Annapurna Circuit Trek, also popular as Round Annapurna Trek, is a beautiful trekking around the Annapurna massif. Whatever the name is, the trip brings you an incredible opportunity to trek around the majestic mountains in the Annapurna range of the Himalayas. This trekking adventure is a beautiful and popular trip in the Annapurna region.
The trek starts lower from cultural villages and traverses higher and different landscapes, cultures, and lifestyles, eventually reaching over the Thorong La pass to cross it and descend towards Jomsom along the Kali Gandaki River. Astounding views of the snow-capped mountains throughout the trekking adventure and experiencing the mountain's cultural wonders make this trip completely overwhelming. You can explore the cultural wonders of the Manang region and lower Mustang region when you reach Muktinath and then to Jomsom.
This amazing adventure has some of the most awesome views on the earth to blow your mind away. A wonderful mixture of adventure, culture, and nature, Annapurna Circuit Trekking adventure gives you an incredible experience of trekking in the high-altitude Himalayan region.
Before you read the rest about the trek, please be informed that this trek does not take you to the Annapurna Base Camp. Many people think that the Annapurna Circuit Trek goes to the base camp but it's a different trek.
Annapurna Circuit Trek: A Trekking Adventure around the Annapurna Massif
Annapurna Circuit Trek is such a high-altitude trekking adventure in the Himalayas that takes you around the whole Annapurna range. You will complete the trek going around the gigantic mountains in the Annapurna.
The trek starts in the Marshyangdi River Valley and ends in the Kali Gandaki River Valley. You will traverse a beautiful trail with breathtaking surroundings in between. The adventure brings you some incredible experiences of trekking through the wilderness of mountains.
While you are trekking around the Annapurna massif, you will also need to cross a high mountain pass. Thorong La is the pass that stands at 5,416 meters above sea level along the Annapurna circuit trekking route.
If you want to continue on another trek when you reach Muktinath, you can check our Upper Mustang Trek here.
Annapurna Circuit Trekking Difficulty
Annapurna circuit trekking difficulty level is a moderately challenging one. Like other high-altitude trekking adventures, the Annapurna circuit trek also starts at low elevation and takes you to the higher elevation of the mountains.
Apart from trekking in the higher altitudes and crossing the Thorong La pass, the rest of the trek has a moderate difficulty level. It can sometimes feel tiring because of the high altitude and multiple days of trekking. Other than that, the trek is quite doable for everyone who has a good level of fitness.
Annapurna Circuit Trek Itinerary
Our Annapurna Circuit Trek Itinerary is 15 days in total. The trip starts once you land in Kathmandu and the final day is the departure day.
Of these 15 days of the trip, you will spend 10 days trekking and going around the Annapurna massif. You have a full day of sightseeing tour in Kathmandu and a day to enjoy the beauty of Pokhara after the trek.
Our Annapurna circuit trek itinerary is flexible and customizable to suit your requirements. If you want us to address your specific needs in the itinerary, we will happily do it. You simply need to tell us what you want and we will get the plan ready for you.
If you want to combine another trek with this adventure, you can also check Manaslu Circuit Trek here.
Annapurna Circuit Trek Highlights
- Cultural sightseeing of Kathmandu
- Trekking along the Marsyangdi River valley
- Cultural exploration of Manang region
- Incredible experience of trekking around Annapurna massif
- Crossing over the Thorong La pass at the elevation of 5,416m
- Exploration of Muktinath and Jomsom region
- Pokhara exploration
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