Intensive tour through breathtakingly beautiful landscapes
The classic Annapurna Circuit Trek in Nepal is considered to be one of the best and most special treks for experienced hikers. During the intensive journey on foot you will pass a breathtakingly beautiful landscape of mountains and valleys and the panoramic views along the way of the Annapurna Massif and its snow-capped peaks are unparalleled in beauty. Along the way, two rivers and several mountain passes are crossed, culminating in the 5,416 meter high Thorong La mountain pass . The view from this point is one to be framed. Where the world can't find you...
Tips & Tops of Annapurna Circuit Trek:
- Nepal is home to eight of the highest mountains in the world, including the world-famous Mount Everest
- Extend the trip with a visit to Chitwan National Park where rhinoceroses live and the rare Bengal tiger
- Mount Annapurna is named after the Hindu goddess of food and prosperity. She is said to live on the mountain...
- In 1950 the French Maurice Herzog and Louis Lachenal were the first mountaineers to reach the summit (8,000 m) of Annapurna I
- Stay an extra day in cozy Pokhara located on Lake Phewa to relax after the intensive trekking
- The Annapurna Massif has one peak above 8,000 meters, thirteen peaks above 7,000 meters and sixteen peaks above 6,000 meters
- The best time to walk the Annapurna Circuit are the months of March, April, October and November
- Overnight stays during the trekking are in Nepalese hikers' huts, lodges and tea houses and during the trekking there is guidance by a guide and porter(s)
- The Swayambunath temple in Kathmandu is also called 'Monkey temple' due to the presence of the many monkeys on the temple complex
- In Manang follows a day of acclimatization to prevent altitude sickness that can manifest itself from an altitude of 3500 meters
- The beautiful city of Bhaktapur with its many ancient buildings is one of the three ancient royal cities in Nepal, next to Kathmandu and Patan
- During the trekking, enjoy a visit to the interesting monastery of Bryaga
- Excellent fitness and health are required to complete the Annapurna Circuit Trek; less intensive and short treks are possible in large parts of Nepal. There is a suitable walk for every type of traveler!
