The Annapurna Circuit trek is the ‘mother’ of trekking routes in Nepal. With excellent lodges, tea houses and tourist infrastructure it is well established to cater for all types of trekker. The high point of the trek is definitely the crossing of the 5414m high Thorong Pass, a crossing into the arid valley of the Upper Manang, home of Tibeto- Buddhists, descending to the Hindu and Buddhist pilgrimage site of Muktinath, and the Kali Gandaki valley, the world’s deepest river gorge, before heading down to Pokhara. Besides the mountain views, the trek passes through a variety of geographical zones with their mountain communities of Gurung, Manangi and Thakali people.
The trek starts right from Syange and follows along the Marshyangdi River, with terrific views of Manaslu and Himal Chuli to the east. As the trek continues to the north of the main Himalayan range and onto the high and dry Tibetan Plateau, the scenery is equally breath taking. This trek certainly provides all those who travel these trails a deep insight into all aspects of Nepali life and culture.