TREKKING
The top five real facts of Annapurna Circuit trekking, there are more than dozens to highlight. But we would like to mention only the best of the best five amazing realities that Annapurna Circuit Trekking offers.
History and legend of Mt. Annapurna and its massive peaks
The first real facts of Annapurna Circuit Short Trek, one of the largest and massive Himalayan Mountain range. Situated wholly in Nepal around Far North Midwest in between Dhaulagiri and Manaslu Himalayas with Lamjung Himal.
Most people around the world are unaware that Mt. Annapurna, the first 8,000 meters ever conquered. Submitted by French Expedition led by legendary mountaineer Maurice Herzog on June 3rd, 1950.
Although the world’s 10th highest Mt. Annapurna-I, at the height of 8,091 m and 26,545 feet high. The first peak conquered in the history of mountaineering three years before Mt. Everest was climbed by Tenzing and Hillary.
One of the most dangerous and technical mountains to climb is the summit of Mt. Annapurna-I. Where few expeditions in good seasons of the year often venture for the summit of Mt. Annapurna-I.
Annapurna Circuit trekking leads around its massive mountain range, the Annapurna with more than half a dozen satellite peaks. Namely Annapurna-I, A-II, A-III, and IV with Annapurna Fang or Vara Shikhar, including Annapurna South, Hiunchuli, and Gangapurna Himal.
As well with few below 6,000 m peaks like Tent / Tharpu Chuli, Singu Chuli / Fluted peak. Last but not least Mt. Machhapuchhre the famous Fish Tail and Mardi Himal.
Annapurna Circuit of amazing diversity
Annapurna Circuit trekking is listed as the world’s top Ten Adventure destinations by various renowned and leading Travel Magazines and Guide Books.
Due to its dramatic variation and great biodiversity, where views, climate, vegetation, and landscapes change on daily walks. This makes the adventure more exciting and interesting as well the local culture along with scenic scenery is equally fascinating.
The country changes each day of walking from low sub-tropical paddy fields to cooler hills. Then ending at an arctic cold zone of remorseless fields of ice, glaciers, and moraines at the wide scenic Manang Valley. Enclosed by an array of the towering snow mountain range of Chulu’s in the north with Annapurna’s towards the south.
Annapurna Circuit trekking a traverse from one beautiful valley of Manang to another exciting area at Mustang. Where the high pass Thorong-La at 5,416 m forms the boundary between the districts of Manang and Mustang.
Religion & Cultures
Besides scenic views of high snow peaks and beautiful landscapes on everyday walks, the local culture, and religion. Another charm of Annapurna Circuit Trekking is from the first day of the walk, one can notice varied mixed cultures.
The low warm villages with a mixed group of people from Gurung, Magar, and Tamang the hill tribes. Along with Hindu Bharamins, Chettries and Dalits as adventure heads high above coming across villages of strong Buddhism culture.
On walks encountering a series of prayer walls and spinning wheels, with the impressive old Monastery of Braga. The Buddhism culture similar to Tibetan predecessors extends all the way to Mustang around Kaligandaki River valley.
The scenic trail of Annapurna Circuit
Walk from Manang Valley leads to another picturesque area of Lower Mustang through the lovely villages of Marpha, Tukuche. The large town of Jomsom, headquarter town of Mustang district as the country changes to dry and arid terrain. Similar to Manang valley as well on a walk around Mustang areas, where vegetation is sparse. But as trekking progressed on the return journey entering into the dense forest of Ghorepani and Poon Hill. A scenic hill for stunning sunrise views over an array of peaks, with the world’s three highest mountain ranges.
Includes world 7th high Mt. Dhaulagiri, 8th Manaslu, and 10th highest Mt. Annapurna with dramatic landscape scenery of rolling hills.
Finally ending the walk at the beautiful Pokhara city, located in a scenic valley in the shade of Annapurna Himalayas. The snow peaks reflect on the calm waters of Phewa and Begnas Lakes, which makes a lovely mesmerizing picture.
Amazing features of Annapurna Circuit route
Annapurna Circuit Short Trek apart from scenic scenery and impressive cultures also holds the world’s records of the features of its amazing landscape.
Annapurna Circuit Trekking leads to the world’s deepest gorge of Kaligandaki River, sandwiched between two giant mountains Dhaulagiri and Annapurna.
The Ghorepani and Poon areas on Annapurna Circuit are regarded as the world’s largest natural rhododendron garden. In springtime, the hills are alive with the bright flame of rhododendron bloom of various species and colors.
Another interesting fact of Annapurna Circuit after Manang valley, the walk follows downhill on the ancient Trans Himalaya Salt Trade Route trail. That extends towards Upper Mustang and to the border of Nepal and Tibet, where trade still exists.
Annapurna Circuit Trekking is also a route to beautiful Tilicho Lake, located south of Manang village for a few day’s walks. Where one can trek to Jomsom via remote and isolated Mesokanto-La Pass.
Annapurna Circuit Trekking region falls within ACAP (Annapurna Conservation Area Project). The first conservation project in Nepal and probably in the whole Himalayan range.
