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The Classic Annapurna Circuit Trek
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The Annapurna Circuit trek is a dramatic trek around the mighty Annapurna range, a journey that is regarded as one of the top ten walks in the world. The 220-kilometre Annapurna Circuit trek of the Annapurna range offers a unique insight into the physical and cultural diversity of Nepal. This lodged-based trek is certainly a 'classic' and is enjoyed by trekkers from all round the world.
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From Kathmandu we travel to the road-head at Besishahar and then start the Annapurna Circuit trek.The trek follows the Marsyangdi River through rice paddies, terraced fields and Hindu villages under the shadow of the Annapurna and Manaslu ranges. As we ascend, the valley becomes narrower, waterfalls plummet from high above, and the scenery gains a rugged alpine appearance. The trail soon bears west behind the Annapurnas, to enter a Trans-Himalayan region populated by people of Tibetan origin whose prayer flags, mani walls and monasteries are constant reminders of their Buddhist culture. From Manang we undertake the challenging crossing of the Thorong La (5416m) this is the crux of the Annapurna Circuit trek and links the Marsyangdi and Kali Gandaki Valleys.
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At the top of the pass we savour majestic mountain views and then descend to the holy temples at Muktinath, before dropping to the valley floor at Jomsom. .The Annapurna Circuit then descends to the airport,where our plane awaits to take us to the beautiful lakeside resort of Pokhara to complete this memorable trek.
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The Annapurna Circuit is one of the world's
classic treks - one that no serious trekker can afford to
miss. Experienced mountain walkers will relish the annapurna
circuit trek. This adventure that reveals the best of Nepal's
mountain scenery, which includes superb views of ice-clad
giants such as all four Annapurna peaks, Lamjung, Tilicho,
Chulu East, Pisang Peak, Dhaulagiri and Machhapuchhare. On
the Annapurna circuit trek we stay in local teahouses along
the entire route makes for a comfortable trip and enables
you to see something of traditional Nepalese life. The Annapurna
circuit treks starts in the lowlands of Besisahar you climb
steadily higher, passing first through the predominately Hindu
villages of the Gurung, Khudi and Chhetri people until you
reach the arid highlands around Manang where many Tibetans
live, having made the incredible journey across the mountains
further north. The Annapurna circuit requires careful acclimatisation
to allow you to cross the literal highpoint of the trek, the
5416m Thorung La pass, before you descend to holy Muktinath
and the Kali Gandaki river valley. The Annapurna circuit trek
is still one of the most beautiful treks in the world.
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