Annapurna vs Everest
Comparing Annapurna vs Everest region trekking where both areas located within dramatic landscapes of mountains with rolling green hills that covers most of the country mid and southern hills with snow capped peaks in the north direction.
where both areas located within dramatic landscapes of mountains with rolling green hills that covers most of the country mid and southern hills with snow capped peaks in the north direction.
Annapurna Himalaya one of the most desired adventure destinations due to its easy assists to reach the start and ending point of the trekking and other various adventures.
As Annapurna Himalaya is within close reach from the capital Kathmandu and a commercial hub of Nepal, where one reach via short air journey or taking a drive of 5-6 hrs to reach the start of trekking and for other adventure.
While to reach Everest region takes more time with drive and walk to high Khumbu valley within Everest, where the short easy means of transportation is flying in and out from a short airstrip of Lukla Airport.
Where most of trekking and other adventure begins and concludes, as Everest region located within Nepal Far North East while Annapurna Himalaya which is on the Mid-West of the country that makes traveling much easier than to reach around Everest region.
Annapurna Region
Annapurna Himalaya a massive mountain range where northern area covered with windswept high altitude terrain enclosed by series of other northern peaks of Chulus with Annapurna peaks.
The southern sides of Annapurna Himalaya are much greener with heavy monsoon rains adding much moisture to its beautiful green surrounding where one can walk for sub-tropical temperatures to cooler alpine hills as far towards remorseless fields of ice and zone at arctic zone climate at higher side of Annapurna Himalaya.
Annapurna Himalaya with wide variation of landscapes from the low warm paddy fields with cooler hills covered with dense coniferous forest of tall rhododendron-oaks, blue pines, magnolia, hemlocks and birch with fir tree lines.
In spring time the hills and valley are lively with wild-flowers in season that makes area around Annapurna more picturesque especially the rhododendron flowers of various species.
Annapurna Himalaya offers more trekking and adventure destinations than any other Himalayan region of the country including Everest area, due to its massive range of peaks that includes Annapurna I, A-II, A-III and A IV with Annapurna South includes Annapurna Fang or Vara-Shikar with many smaller peaks and famous Machhapuchare Himal the ‘Fish Tail’.
The best reason travelling for adventure around Annapurna Himalaya is that trekkers can choose wide range of trekking areas from less than week to more to three week or extend to a month, without using the same trail where one can trek back with great alternate possibilities facing ever present views of Annapurna range.
Around Annapurna Himalaya where one can choose from main popular trekking routes to hidden area away from mainstream trekking trails and beyond villages within complete wilderness of high mountains and dense woodland.
Annapurna Himalaya offers from leisure hike, moderate walks to adventurous and challenging trekking all in the comfort of nice mountain lodges with warm hospitality of local villagers.
Annapurna Himalaya an amazing country where walk leads you with varied temperatures and landscapes that makes the region around Annapurna more interesting and fascinating with daily change of climate, views, various cultures and vegetation.
Probably no country on this world can offer a wide range of variation than Annapurna Himalaya where dense green rain forest meets the snow-line and glaciers and the only place in Himalaya where can find comfort of a cozy nice lodges at the base of towering Annapurna – I within its base camp located within scenic sanctuary.
Annapurna – I at the height of above 8,091 m and 26, 545 ft high listed as world Tenth highest peaks, amazing to know that Annapurna – I the first 8,000 meter mountain first ever climbed in 1950 by French Expedition led by late legendry mountaineer Maurice Herzog even before Mt. Everest was conquered in 1953.
Everset Region
Everest Region the highest Himalaya place on earth with many giant peaks that surrounds Mt. Everest located Far North Mid-Eastern Nepal one of the most popular adventure destinations for wide-world travelers.
Mt. Everest first conquest in May 29th 1953 by legendry Tenzing Norgay Sherpa and Sir Edmund Hillary with British Expedition led by late Sir John Hunt which was climbed three years after Mt. Annapurna – I was summated.
Everest region with few variations of landscapes and temperature wise as Everest region falls with cooler alpine mid hills to high and arid mountainscapes with windswept terrain.
Reaching around high Khumbu valley within Everest region where most of the trek and adventure takes place, around Everest with limited routes to reach from Kathmandu, the easiest and fastest taking a swift flight to reach Lukla a gateway town to high Everest region.
The other mode of transportation where one can take is from Jiri town east of Kathmandu of more than 5 hrs drive then following the classic route to Everest base camp and within high Khumbu area.
Everest region begins from cooler hills and within beautiful landscapes covered with alpine forest of tall rhododendron, pines and oaks with fir tree lines overlooking views of high peaks.
Starts with moderate then leads to adventurous walks with much climb with few gradual sections than reaching high altitude area of more than 3,000 meters offers wide range of excellent lodge around villages on route.
Walking from Lukla an interesting trail within cultural villages of Sherpa the tribe of Everest and Mid Eastern Himalaya, leading you to visit one scenic place to another in the harmony of local culture all the way to reach at Everest Base Camp within arctic zone right beneath towering Mt. Everest that rises high above 8,848 m and 29, 028 ft.
Culture, people and landscapes differences in Annapurna vs Everest region
Around Annapurna where one can encounter various types of mix Nepalese hill people of different cultures and heritage life of both Hindu and Buddhism religion people changes as walk takes you from low hill to high hills.
Around higher within southern side of Annapurna populated much with Gurung people interwoven with Buddhism and ancient worship of Bon sect a pre Buddhism practice of ancestors and natural spirits.
Some hills inhabited by Poon Magar people of both Hindu and Buddhism similar looks and custom as Gurung tribe and with main farm traditional life.
The hills covered with dense green forest that drops as altitude gains at above 3,000 m to 4, 000 m high within the shadow of massive Annapurna range of mountains.
The northern side of Annapurna massive Himalaya range within high scenic Manang valley inhabited by Manang tribes of strong Tibetan origin interwoven with Buddhism religion, an interesting place with nice villages adorned with religious monuments and symbols that one can notice on walks around Manang area.
Annapurna region and its pristine environment protected by ACAP (Annapurna Conservation Area Project) where local communities and villages are engaged in saving the green and surrounding area from destructions.
For example on Everest region landscapes that one encounters are only high mid-hills but with almost similar alpine types of vegetation throughout the walks till one reaches above 3,000 m high where tree lines and lush vegetation drops for short alpine shrubs and bushes.
Everest region with scenic green hills and valley but with much higher elevation most walk starts from 2,820 m high from Lukla or from Jiri at 1,900 m where’s in Annapurna from less than 1,000 m high.
The cultural side of much richer than Annapurna region as Everest region and the Sherpa people are of strong Buddhism religion practices daily routine of prayer with impressive monasteries to visit on walks around Sherpa village.
Everest region around Khumbu areas protected in connection with Sagarmatha National Park, Sagarmatha a name for Everest in Nepal, while local Sherpa calls as Chomolungma and as well SPCC (Sagarmatha Pollution Control Committee).
Differences in Annapurna vs Everest region climate wise
Around Southern side of Annapurna with mild and pleasant climate from warm sub-tropical temperatures to cooler mid hills and arctic cold above 3,800 m to 4,000 m high, an interesting walks with varied range of climate condition on Annapurna treks specially on Annapurna circuit trekking where trekkers will be walking with range of temperatures from the start to the end of the walks.
Everest region due to its high landscapes and few variation of terrain starts with cooler climate to arctic zone cold and freezing temperatures at above 4, 000 m to high 5,000 m.
Climate also depends upon the season for trekking and other adventure as well for instance March to May trek around Annapurna or Everest region falls in spring times where hills are bright in flowering season, where October to December also a good season around autumn or fall and pre winter times.
A pleasant walk on day on both region with cooler and cold nights and morning includes away from sun light in shady areas.
Trekking and other adventure around Annapurna vs Everest Region differences
Around Annapurna region with wide range of places that one can trek and explore from mainstream trekking trails to far hidden corners within Annapurna.
Annapurna region offers more options from day hike to less than week and continue for more duration without missing ever present views of Annapurna mountain range.
Most treks starts from beautiful Pokhara city a gem blessed with natural beauty of mountains and lakes, where one trek to reach at high Poon Hill above 3,210 m high for spectacular sunrise views over chain of Western Himalaya and then head back to Pokhara after a great time on high hills of Annapurna.
Other place of great interest of week to high Khopra ridge and holy glacial Khair Lake in between Dhaulagiri and Annapurna range of peaks or walk to hidden area of Mardi Himal close to towering Machhapuchare Himal or Fish Tail peak taking less than week duration time frame.
Most popular walk to Annapurna Base Camp and Sanctuary in the heart of Annapurna Mountains taking a week or more, and the famous Annapurna circuit trekking of two week duration or more, where one can make it shorter taking a flight and drive halfway from the treks, that’s the best options and opportunity of Annapurna region.
Besides above area of trekking Annapurna provides more scenic and cultural treks as per trekker interest and time duration.
Within Everest region with less option than Annapurna but leads you to most fascinating destinations like the popular Everest base camp of less than 2 week walks, or take a short trek of week up to Tengboche Monastery.
Other scenic area of a week or more walks to beautiful Gokyo Lake and its nice valley surrounded by high peaks in the shade of mighty Everest or one can take the high route via Cho-la pass to reach Everest base camp.
Great adventures that includes around Everest region like three high passes trekking and much more all walk and climb takes you into mountainous zone of high Khumbu within Everest region.
Popularity within Annapurna vs Everest region
As Everest being the highest place and the roof of the world where most wide-world travelers joins in for trekking and as well mountaineering expeditions to Everest and other high mountains for example like Lhotse, Nuptse, Pumori and Amadablam.
Everest region also offers exciting trekking peaks like most famous and popular Island and Mera peaks with other technical and less technical mountain to climb where trekking is popular for views of Everest and with warm friendly hospitality of local Sherpa and colorful cultures.
Where Annapurna draws more trekkers and adventurer due to varied scenery along with mountain views where visitors can taste different cultures and custom around villages from low warm to high hills and around mountainous area.
Annapurna main flow of visitors for trekking with few interested people for mountaineering climbing to Annapurna – I, Gangapurna Himal or for peak climbing to Tent peak or Tharpu Chuli, where most trekking peaks located northern side of Annapurna massive like Chulus and Pisang peaks.
World Highest mountains views from Annapurna vs Everest region
Different aspects and views for travelers of mountains that can be seen on Annapurna vs Everest region for instance Everest areas presents Three world highest mountains with Everest number one, with fourth highest Lhotse and the sixth highest Cho-Oyu.
From Everest region where one can view world 5th highest Mt. Makalu towards further east direction.
Within Annapurna range mountain views are incredible although smaller and few world highest peaks apart from Annapurna I, world 10th highest peaks stand in-between world 7th highest Dhaulagiri in the far west with world 8th high Mt. Manaslu towards east direction, where from high point trekkers can enjoy all world highest peaks with range of mountains at one single glance.
