NEPAL’S ANNAPURNA REGION
What’s all the fuss about?
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Annapurna Circuit trekking vacation
One of the world's classic treks
Annapurna Circuit & Tilicho Lake trekking vacation
Trek in the beautiful Annapurna massif region
Annapurna Circuit vacation, Nepal
One of the best high altitude adventures in the world.
Classic Annapurna Base Camp Trek
World famous trail of the most stunning views of Annapurna!
Annapurna Sanctuary group trekking tour
Trek to the heart of the Annapurna range
Annapurna Base Camp, 14 days trekking vacation
-Annapurna Base Camp with an international guide and doctor
Annapurna Base Camp 14 day trek
Stay overnight at Annapurna Base Camp.
Annapurna circuit and Nar Phu Valley tour
Unique twist on the classic Annapurna Circuit trek
Annapurna Circuit vacation
Full circuit of the Annapurna range over sixteen days
Annapurna luxury Lodge trek
Short trek through the magnificent Annapurna mountain range
Annapurna Circuit hike to health and happiness, Nepal
Life changing adventure around the Annapurna Circuit
Nepal Annapurna Circuit trekking vacation
Annapurna Circuit is the most rewarding trek in Nepal!
Annapurna circuit trek vacation
National Geographic enlisted trekking destination in Nepal
Annapurna Circuit & Nar Phu Valley trek
Discover Tibetan Culture and Landscapes in Nar Phu Valley
The Annapurna’s and Chitwan vacation in Nepal
A feast of mountain views, walking, and wildlife spotting.
Trekking in the Annapurna region
Pulling on walking boots is the way to enjoy and understand the Annapurna region. If you’re tackling the full circuit you’ll be walking for 18 days solid, but even shorter routes demand five or so days on the trail. With the right boots and a good guide, this is totally achievable. Porters are on hand to carry luggage and the trails are well-established and used by fellow visitors and locals alike, often leading tinkling mule trains up towards the Mustang Valley. Of course, trekking can be strenuous, especially in areas of higher altitude. At 5,400m, the highest point on the Annapurna Circuit, the air holds half the oxygen it does at sea level.Roads now stretch up into the higher reaches of the range, and trips that combine a jeep journey with trekking will relieve tired legs and condense itineraries. Don’t rush through the Annapurna region, though. This is not somewhere to race through, bagging shots of the peaks before heading back down. Instead, relax into the walking and relish the journey. Nothing beats waking up each morning, knowing you don’t have to think about anything at all that day. All you have to do is walk and marvel at the majestic views of the Himalayas.
The full circuit
Shorter routes
Trekking part of the circuit, rather than the full route, still provides a rich taste of this region. Trekking up to Ghorepani to view the sunrise over the mountains at Poon Hill is an accessible route and family adventures often include two days’ hiking from Pokhara, with a night in a teahouse or tent to experience Himalayan life. Another popular route strikes off the main circuit towards Annapurna Base Camp, surrounded by snow-capped peaks including Machhapuchhare, the famous fish-tail mountain. You can also trek half of the circuit, starting either in Pokhara or Besisahar and finishing in Jomsom, before flying back down.Our top Nepal Vacation
Annapurna Circuit trekking vacation
One of the world's classic treks
2021: 2 Oct, 30 Oct, 20 Nov, 12 Dec
2022: 19 Mar, 9 Apr, 24 Sep, 1 Oct, 22 Oct, 12 Nov, 12 Dec
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Teahouses
Pokhara
Most trips to the Annapurna region start in Pokhara. This pretty town on the shores of Lake Phewa caters unashamedly for travelers, its streets buzzing with shops, cafes and guesthouses. There’s a unique atmosphere to the place, too, with both excitement and relief crackling through the air at all times. Visitors are either just about to leave, nervously anticipating weeks on the trails, or gratefully idling here having conquered the Annapurna Circuit, foot-sore but satisfied.Although a jumping off point for hikers, Pokhara boasts enough highlights to make it a destination in its own right. Wander the streets of Old Pokhara, visit the Mountaineering Museum or Gurkha Museum or take a boat trip on the lake. If you have energy to spare, walk to the Japanese Peace Pagoda with great views of the mountains, or hire bikes to explore the surrounding countryside, cruising through villages with a stream of excited local children running along in your wake.