If you are an adventure lover or a trekker, Annapurna Circuit Trek may become one of the most incredible journeys of your life. From a very long time, It has been considered the best trek in Nepal and is one of the world's amazing walks. Actually, It is an incredible trek within the Annapurna mountain range of central Nepal. The area around the Annapurnas includes dramatic deep gorges, high mountain, Buddhist temples, and picturesque farming villages. The trek crosses two different river valleys and encircles the Annapurna Massif. The path reaches its highest point at Thorung La pass that has a height of 5416m, touching the edge of the Tibetan plateau. The mountain scenery includes the Annapurna Massif, Dhaulagiri, Machhapuchhre, Manaslu, Gangapurna, Tilicho Peak, Pisang Peak, and Paungda Danda. The trek starts from Besisahar in the Marshyangdi river valley and ends in Kali Gandaki Gorge.
After seven hours of drive from Kathmandu, Besisahar can be reached. The trail passes along paddy fields and into subtropical forests, several waterfalls, and gigantic cliffs. The walk passes through picturesque villages that offers spectacular mountain views of the numerous 7000m plus Annapurna peaks. The trek usually takes about 15-20 days. A great amount of fitness is required because you will spend a long distance every day for two consecutive weeks. The toughest part of the circuit is going from Thorong Phedi to Thorong La pass. A steep 45-minute climb at this altitude will make you feel very tired. There are many tea houses and lodges are available for meals and accommodations along the circuit. Annapurna Circuit has often been voted as the best long-distance trek in the world.
The weather plays a very important role here. June to September is the monsoon period here. October to November is the most popular hiking season in Nepal. Because of the recent monsoons, everything along the circuit seems very refreshed and clean. The views are impressively very clear at this time and even the night views of the sky seem extremely well. December to March is the coldest period on the Annapurna Circuit. Depending on the altitude, day time temperatures will be cold and night time temperatures drop well below freezing. April to May is the second most popular trekking season on the Annapurna Circuit due to the warming weather.
In October 2014, there was a sudden blizzard that killed over 43 people, half of whom were Nepalese. The incident was said to be Nepal's worst trekking disaster. When the search and rescue operations were closed, more than 400 people were rescued from various areas including Thorong La, Manang, and Mustang areas.
After seven hours of drive from Kathmandu, Besisahar can be reached. The trail passes along paddy fields and into subtropical forests, several waterfalls, and gigantic cliffs. The walk passes through picturesque villages that offers spectacular mountain views of the numerous 7000m plus Annapurna peaks. The trek usually takes about 15-20 days. A great amount of fitness is required because you will spend a long distance every day for two consecutive weeks. The toughest part of the circuit is going from Thorong Phedi to Thorong La pass. A steep 45-minute climb at this altitude will make you feel very tired. There are many tea houses and lodges are available for meals and accommodations along the circuit. Annapurna Circuit has often been voted as the best long-distance trek in the world.
The weather plays a very important role here. June to September is the monsoon period here. October to November is the most popular hiking season in Nepal. Because of the recent monsoons, everything along the circuit seems very refreshed and clean. The views are impressively very clear at this time and even the night views of the sky seem extremely well. December to March is the coldest period on the Annapurna Circuit. Depending on the altitude, day time temperatures will be cold and night time temperatures drop well below freezing. April to May is the second most popular trekking season on the Annapurna Circuit due to the warming weather.
In October 2014, there was a sudden blizzard that killed over 43 people, half of whom were Nepalese. The incident was said to be Nepal's worst trekking disaster. When the search and rescue operations were closed, more than 400 people were rescued from various areas including Thorong La, Manang, and Mustang areas.
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