About Annapurna Circuit Trek
Annapurna Circuit trekking is one of the most prominent trekking journeys highly desire by enthusiastic trekker looking for a long challenging trekking adventure in Annapurna Region. This trek is a circular path and tents to circumvent the Annapurna massif in an anticlockwise direction covering most of Annapurna region leaving Annapurna base camp trek. You will make your way through the foothills of the Himalayas across terraced farmlands, barren and rocky landscapes all the way touching the edges of Tibetan plateau.
Annapurna circuit trek is often regarded as the best long-distance trek in the world. This trek is enriched with diverse culture, tropical forests to alpine grassland, incredible flawless rivers and waterfall, vibrant valley, gorge, and varieties of flora and fauna. The Annapurna Circuit trek begins from the long 8 hours drive from Kathmandu to Jagat. The trails run through some of the most admired Himalayan valleys of Nepal which includes Ghorepani, Poon Hill, Pisang, Manang, Muktinath, Marpha and Jomsom. The main highlight of this trek is the sunrise view from the Poonhill over Annapurna Mountain Range, standing in a popular Muktinath temple admiring the eternal flame burning in the temple, walking around apple farm and enjoy apple product in Marpha, exploring the historical monasteries and settlement in Manang, natural hot water bath in the hot spring of Tadapani will make your journey in infamous Annapurna region adventurous and rejoicing.
Crossing Thorang La pass, the highest pass in the world, is the most challenging pass you will encounter during your trek which will check your endurance as it will absorb the most energy yet the pleasing view from the top will surely energize you in no time. The picturesque view of the Himalayas like Annapurna I, Annapurna II, Annapurna III, Annapurna IV, Annapurna South, Gangapurna, Nilgiri, Machhapuchhre, Dhaulagiri and other neighbouring peaks from the pass is utterly resplendent.
Annapurna Circuit trek organised by Lapha Holidays is the best way to explore Annapurna Region.