The Annapurna Circuit Trek takes around 16 days and is considered as medium - hard trekking. This trekking route is known as most popular and classical trek in the Annapurna region.
This trekking trail is also recommended as one of the twenty best trekking trails all over the world. This trekking trail will take you to the villages with great mountain views, different castes people like Gurungs, Magars, Brahmins, Chhetris, Newars . You will start your trek from Besi Sahar. This trail (Ngadi)can also be seen in The National Geographic but the road has been drstroyed by the landslide. Throughout this trekking trail you will share the way with small caravan who transport supplies to the remote village of this area. There will be a small fields of millet and wheat, small flock of sheeps and goats. Thakalis and tribes controls the trading and pilgrimage trails. You will trek through different small villages like Khudi, Bhulbule, Ngadi, Lampata, Bahundanda, Jagat, Khorte, Dharapani etc.
Itinerary:
Day 1 - Besi Sahar to Bahundanda
Day 2 - Bahundanda to Chamje
Day 3 - Chamje to Bagarchhap
Day 4 - Bagarchhap to Chame
Day 5 - Chame to Pisang
Day 6 - Pisang to Manang
Day 7 - Acclimatisation Day in Manang
Day 8 - Manang to Letdar
Day 9 - Letdar to Thorung Phedi
Day 10 - Thorung Phedi to Muktinath
Day 11 - 16 - Muktinath to Pokhara
Best time
October - November and March - April are the best months for this trek.
Positively reviewed trekking agencies for the Annapurna Circuit Trek are EncountersNepal.com in Kathmandu and Asian Heritage Treks & Expeditions in Kathmandu as well.
Location
28° 32' 19.2732" N, 84° 7' 40.1088" E
trekking features
- teahouse / lodge trek
- Length >14 days and < 21 days
- Maximum Altitude >5000m
- Difficulty - Hard
Annapurna Circuit Trekking, Nepal details
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