ANNAPURNA CIRCUIT TREKKING

ANNAPURNA CIRCUIT TREKKING
"adventure around north and southern side of massive Annapurna Himalaya"
Highlights: 
"Annapurna Circuit, picturesque and scenic trek listed as world top ten adventure destinations.
Grand views on daily walks from warm semi tropic to cooler alpine climate into arctic zone 
From low warm paddy fields to alpine green forest towards windswept dry and arid country
Picturesque scenery from start to an end with exceptional views within high Manang valley 
Crossing over high and scenic Thorang-La Pass towards world deepest gorge of Kaligandaki"

Introduction:
Annapurna Circuit a remarkable and mesmerizing adventure which leads you from warm semi-tropical temperature of rice and paddy fields towards cooler green hills covered with alpine woodland of rhododendron-pines-oaks-magnolia-spruce and fir tree lines with daily views of snow capped peaks.
Annapurna Circuit trekking considered as world top ten adventure destination by several international leading travel guide books and magazines due to its varied scenery on daily walks with exceptional views from snow capped mountains to dramatic landscapes of green hills dotted with farm village and terraces.
Certainly an adventure of a life time experience with breathtaking views and climbing on top Thorang-La pass at above 5,416 m / 17,872 ft high offering glorious scenery of both Damodar Himal, Annapurna Himalaya with Dhaulagiri range of peaks and as far towards Mustang Himal.
Besides it mountain views culturally this trek is interesting where walk leads you into charming and wonderful villages of Dharapani-Chame-Pisang and Manang enclosed within high peaks where houses resembles touch of Tibetan heritage and culture and as well traditional way of life of the high land people of Manang with Buddhist religion.
A fascinating walk exploring its interesting villages and old monasteries enriched with ancient religious artifacts in the shade of high and giant peaks of Gangapurna-Annapurna IV –A III and A II with Pisang and Chulu peaks.

Starting this wonderful adventure with a long overland drive from Kathmandu to reach around Lamjung areas at Besisar town or further to start this fabulous walks following the raging Marsyangdi River right up to its glacial source near Manang village.
Walk leads towards green forest with constant views of northern Annapurna with Lamjung and Manaslu Himal then proceeding towards high and scenic Manang valley within dry and arid country where tree lines disappears for short juniper and rhododendron bushes.
With acclimatization days with hike around Manang village at the height of 3,500 m high before heading towards high Thorang-la pass, slowly walk leads higher up over Thorang-La pass and with long descend to reach Kaligandaki River valley after walking past holy Muktinath temple areas, a holy spot for both Hindu and Buddhist followers.
Around Kaligandaki following the river downstream leading into nice and lovely villages of Marpha after Jomsom town, then heading towards warmer areas back into tree lines at Kalapani-Ghasa villages home of Thakali people.

Walk enters world deepest gorge of Kaligandaki River on route Tatopani in between towering high peaks of Dhaulagiri and Annapurna, at Tatopani village enjoy the refreshing hot spring and then heading towards scenic Pokhara after a climb into cooler areas at Ghorepani with short hike to Poon Hill for grand views of sunrise over array of peaks.
Finally walk descends to warmer areas on the outskirt of Pokhara where a short drive brings you at famous touristic spot at Pokhara, a picturesque city in the shade of Annapurna Himalaya and Machhapuchare Himal 'Fish Tail' and by the serene Phewa Lake for last overnight stop in the comfort of nice hotels and resorts after an overwhelming adventure on Annapurna Circuit Trekking .