29/11/2024
What you need to know before Trekking the Annapurna Circuit in Nepal
Smack in the middle of Nepal, the Annapurna massif is an unforgettable wall of ice and rock. The mountain range contains seven peaks above 7,000 meters, the highest being Annapurna I, 8,051 meters high. Circling these impressive peaks are wild and sometimes daunting valleys around Pokhara. Trekkers have been making their way to this part of the country since 1977.
History repeated itself in 1950 when a French expedition, led by the climbers Louis Lachenal and Maurice Herzog, first reached the summit of Annapurna, a fantastic feat at that time! Since then, Annapurna has grown to be one of the most popular destinations for tourists and trekkers from all over the world. The different topography of the region provides a varied trekking experience, starting with lush green rice fields and culminating in surreal, lunar-like passes. Annapurna has several trekking routes, but other than the southern slopes, all require great physical and mental stamina. Annapurna invites the most adventurous!
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Hiking in the Annapurna region is only for some. While the main route is marked and features overnight lodges, plan to spend 14 to 16 days trekking.