Annapurna circuit trek is the trekking route within the Annapurna mountain range of central Nepal. The Annapurna area was opened to foreign trekkers in 1977 AD before that there was a restriction by the government of Nepal. The total length of the routes varies between (160-230km), depending upon the motor transportation is used where the track ends. This trek way crosses two different river valleys and encircles the Annapurna massif. This path reaches the highest point at Thorung La pass touching the edge of the Tibetan Plateau. All the trekkers goes through anti-clockwise as traveling this way the daily attitude gain comes slower and slower and crossing the high Thorung La pass will also be easier and safer. The trekking journey begins from Besisahar or Bhulbhule in the Marsyangdi river valley and ends in the kali Gandaki Gorge. In the past days there were not enough facilities for the trekkers but nowadays there are the best facilities for the motor rides of mountain biking and lodges and accommodations, due to these facilities also the popularity of this track is increasing day by day. There are some short and long day’s packages of the trekking on this route. On the way of trekking, there are some motor routes and most of the distance is traveled enjoying by foot. Annapurna circuit trek is also often been voted as the best long-distance trek of the world. This trail passes along paddy fields and sub-tropical forests, several waterfalls and gigantic cliffs along with various villages. Trekkers can find more Tibetan cultural communities, Buddhist praying flags, and peaceful monasteries and Gumba. The normal trekking takes about 15 to 20 days leaving from Kathmandu and return over back to Kathmandu. There trekkers can see and pass through the metal and wooden bridges. Annapurna Conservation area is also well-known trekking region.
On the trekking journey, trekkers can see the close Mountain sceneries Annapurna massif (Annapurna 1-4), Dhaulagiri, Machhapuchhare, Manaslu, Tilicho peak, Ganagapurna, Pisang peak, and Paungda Dada. Numerous of other peaks rise (6,000m to 8,000m) from Annapurna massif. Annapurna 1 to 4 can also be seen from this trekking route on which Annapurna 1 is above 8,000m height and others are also above than 7,000m height. These Mountains are considered as the dangerous mountains among the other mountains. Well, this is one of the best among the views seen while enjoying the trekking journey. Another, Dhaulagiri can also be observed through the pass of this trekking path. Dhaulagiri is well-known in the world because it’s the 7th highest mountain of the world having a height of (8,167m) above the sea level. Many of the tourists and trekkers are attracted to this route of trekking due to the beautiful view of Dhaulagiri Mountain. This mountain can be seen from the way trek of the Annapurna circuit. On the same way Machhapuchhare Mountain is the attractive mountain seen passing through the trek of the Annapurna circuit which is best trekking route of Nepal. This mountain is nearly 25km north of Pokhara main town of the region. The mountain is seen as the fish tail shaped so from the Nepali language it’s named as Machhapuchhare Mountain which refers as a fish tail. It has also above (7,000m) of height seen into the clear blue sky. As, on like that another 8th highest mountain Manaslu Mountain can also be observed while travelling through this route. The mountain is (8,163m) high from the sea level located in Gorkha district east of Annapurna. It’s said that the British always consider Everest as their mountain on the same way this mountain is also considered by Japanese as their mountain. Manaslu refers to the mountain of the Spirit which is kept from Sanskrit word. Being 8th highest peak of the world it’s also better part to see on the way of trekking. Tilicho peak is another Nepalese Himalaya near Annapurna so that’s a chance to see this peak also while trekking to the Annapurna circuit. This peak was discovered lately on 1950 by the team who were attempting to find Annapurna. The first ascent was made in 1978 by French climber. Tilicho Lake is also located on the lap of this Tilicho Mountain. Another Gangapurna Mountain also lies between the Annapurna and Tilicho peak at the height of (7,455m) which can be seen clearly from the trekking journey of Annapurna circuit. This lies in the Northeast part from Annapurna. Gangapurna is one of the beautiful and excellent Mountains in Nepal. This Mountain was first climbed by the Germany team in 1965 which is the most accessible but more challenging line task. And both the Pisang peak and Paungda Dada lies on Manang district. Pisang peak is the peak above the Pisang village which was first climbed by the German people. Paungda Dada is the one of the subsidiary peak to the Southeast of Pisang Peak. It is the western rock face above the Marsyangdi River and both of them can be viewed from the Annapurna circuit trek.
Though there are lots of trekking routes in Nepal but Annapurna circuit trek is the most beautiful and best trekking route of Nepal. On the behalf of these things trekkers can also find a chance to study the traditions, cultures and occupation of the people living on those parts. Trekkers can have a trek on best season as they like. Trekkers can catch up the organizations and agencies for the equipment’s, guide and porters facilities. Important thing to remember in mind is that it’s very important to have a look towards the organization facilities, rates and the experiences of the guides. The agencies of the trekking will provide you all the important information about the trekking journey but you should be able to seek the right one better have a look towards websites and don’t forget to visit the feedback’s and comments that helps you to find the best agency. Have a look and find the best one then you can trek a best memorable and safe trekking with full of joy and entertainment collecting new experiments and clicking lots of best sceneries and best part of your lifetime.
Annapurna circuit distance
While beginning trek from Pokhara, distance is 181 kilometers/ 112.46 miles till Annapurna circuit end point. Eventually, the gross distance is 362 kilometers/ 224.93 miles for both ways.