Annapurna Circuit Trekking – Nepal

This classic trek along the Marshyangdi Valley, the Thorung La (5416m) and the Kali Gandaki River valley is considered to be the best trekking trail in the world.

The Annapurna Circuit is the popular name for a 300 km trek in the Annapurna mountain range. The trek reaches an altitude of 5,300m on the Thorung La pass, touching the edge of the fabled Tibetan plateau. The trek is a magnificent plan, covering two different river valleys. It encircles the Annapurna Massif, crossing Thorung La [5416m], the highest pass on this trek.

The magnificent mountain scenery seen at close quarters includes Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, Machhapuchhare, Manaslu, Gangapurna [7455m] and Tilicho Peak [7134m]. En route, you pass along paddy fields and subtropical forests, view the beautiful mountain scenery, several waterfalls and gigantic cliffs, and experience fascinating village life. The entire trip is so exhilarating that you will be kept enthralled, day after day. A moderate to challenging trek that sometime requires climbing up and down steep mountain paths, this trek can be done anytime of the year except during monsoon and winter.