Annapurna Circuit Trek is one of the mainstream trekking routes in Nepal for beginners that has been open for foreign trekkers since 1977. This stunning trek rewards you with the best of everything- mesmerising snow-capped mountain views, the thrill of ascending a formidable pass, the beauty of varied terrain, and cultural and spiritual richness.

These 15 days of the  Annapurna Circuit Trek will take you through the highest of highs and the lowest of lows, where the mighty mountains will kiss the sky and the low gorge will carve the mother earth. You will begin your journey with a scenic drive passing the terraced fields towards Chame. Here, the adventure actually begins.

You will walk on the trails deep into the  Annapurna Conservation Area, shaded with dense oak and rhododendron forests. As you progress with the trek, the lush forest slowly changes to rocky ridgelines and alpine meadows in Pisang. The more you incline, the more you will see the striking contrast of the landscapes turning into a dry, arid desert in Manang. The picturesque backdrop of Annapurna II and Gangapurna in this beautiful valley amidst the wind-swept terrain spreads its own charm.

Beyond Manang, you will pass the high-altitude pasturelands at Yak Kharka that lead the way towards the ultimate challenge of passing Thorong La Pass. The expansive views of the mountains around you and the contrast of two different worlds, lush Annapurna and arid Mustang, beneath you from the top of Thorong La Pass will definitely make your trek worth every effort.

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