Annapurna Circuit Trek

The Annapurna Circuit is a long-distance trekking route that circles the Annapurna mountains. Depending on what route you choose, it can take anywhere from 12-22 days, and span from 160km-230km.

On foot, the Annapurna Circuit trek takes around 14 to 21 days to complete (around 2 to 3 weeks) which might seem okay at a cursory glance, but it is an extremely challenging adventure. The trek requires you to walk for 5 to 6 hours every day on average to cover anywhere between 8 to 15 kilometers.

Annapurna Circuit Trek is also suitable for beginners as well as first-timer hikers. The route of Annapurna Circuit Trek opened for foreign nationals in 1977 AD. This trail starts from less than 1000 meters and goes up to a height of 5,416 m.

A good level of fitness is required for the Annapurna Circuit Trek. To complete the trek successfully, you must be able to hike for 6-8 hours per day, often over steep and uneven terrain, while carrying a medium-sized backpack.

Both Everest and Annapurna are challenging. But because of the rough terrain, weather, and the lack of technical and local support, and with a fatality rate of 29%. Annapurna is way too arduous, dangerous, and harder to climb than Mount Everest.

Annapurna 1 Death Rate

Due to unpredictable weather conditions, disasters, regular avalanches, and difficult climbing terrain, the mountain is viewed as dangerous. Since the first successful attempt in 1950, over 70 climbers have lost their lives attempting to reach the summit of Annapurna I.

Due to fewer days on the Annapurna circuit, hiking for 10 days is quite challenging due to the less timing. However, you can do Round Annapurna trek. Hikers can enjoy the spectacular scenery of the mountain ranges, glacial lakes, glaciers, yak pastures, mountain terrains and many others.

However, the road access all the way to Manang and even to Muktinath has made every trekker question if Annapurna Circuit Trek is still worth it, and the answer is yes!

Mount Annapurna (8,091 m), as mentioned, is very dangerous. The mountain has the highest fatality rate of all the 14 mountains that rise above 8,000 m. It has a ratio of 34 deaths to every 100 successful climbs.

Which is better Annapurna base camp trek or Annapurna Circuit? If you are short on time or a beginner in trekking, Nepal Annapurna base camp trek is the more suitable one for you. However, if you prefer a more detailed experience full of exposure then the Annapurna Circuit trek has an upper hand in terms of suitability. The journey in between these two places must be covered on foot. Here read our Annapurna base camp trek blog.

It is suitable for all kinds of hikers or trekkers to do short lower mustang trek. Although the best time to visit mustang is during spring and autumn, it is possible to do trek even in the monsoon season because of the rain shadow area.

The Manaslu Circuit Trek difficulty is considered to be moderately challenging, with the highlight of the trek being Larke La Pass. Ascending the Larke La pass with an altitude of 5100 m marks the highest altitude in your whole Manaslu circuit Trek.

The Poon Hill trek 4 days from Pokhara typically begins from Nayapul, which is a small town about 1.5 hours of drive from Pokhara. From there, trekkers pass through lush forests, charming villages, and terraced farmland before reaching Poon Hill summit, the 4 days trek highest point is at 3,210 meters (10,531 feet).

Trek in the Himalayas is never easy, particularly if it’s gigantic like Everest Three Passes trek. The hike is one of the toughest and also exhausting with steep inclines and foothills. Walking the trail takes a little over 2 weeks with a trek duration of 6-7 hours every day.

Everest Base Camp Heli trek with landing takes you from Kathmandu to Lukla in just 45 minutes and then the Everest Base Camp or Kala Patthar in 25 minutes. You are provided with almost 5 minutes of ground time at the base camp of the highest peak in the world. After that, he scenic flight back to Kathmandu.

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The name Kanchenjunga means ‘Five Treasures of the Great Snow’ which is in reference to the five summits that make up Kanchenjunga. The 21-day Kanchenjunga circuit trek begins after we fly to Bhadrapur from Kathmandu.

Since climbing first began in the region in the 1950s, 32 people have been killed on Ama Dablam expedition, mostly in falls and avalanches, and one Russian died three years ago while jumping off from near the top in a wingsuit.

The Gokyo lake trek is a high altitude trek with a high risk of altitude sickness. It is one of the biggest challenges of this trek and must be tackled well as it can turn dangerous. The rapid ascents and maximum altitude gain in a short amount of time can increase the risk of altitude sickness.

This Pikey Peak trek is getting popular for the sunrise, magnificent view of majestic mountains of Nepal including Mount Everest, Buddhist monasteries, Sherpa settlements, and the luring green valley. The name Pikey came from the clan deity of Sherpa which resembles the sky over nature.

The Tilicho Lake Trek is considered moderately difficult due to the highest elevation above 4916 m above sea level, there are high possibilities of getting acute mountain sickness at such altitudes.

The Everest base camp trek with Gokyo Ri involves an elevation gain of approximately 600 meters (about 1,970 feet) from Gokyo (4,800 meters / 15,748 feet) to Gokyo Ri (5,357 meters / 17,575 feet). Duration: On average, it takes about 2 to 4 hours to reach the summit from Gokyo. The descent usually takes about 1.5 to 2 hours.

For the Tsum Valley trek you need the special permit. Tsum Valley Restricted Permit: USD 40 per person for the first eight days, and USD 7 per person per day thereafter. For December to August: USD 30 per person per week and USD 5 per person per day beyond the first week.

Pony trek Nepal is an activity that falls under trekking in Himalayan regions and is different from horse riding.

The Makalu Base Camp Trek is undoubtedly the most physically challenging trek in all of Nepal. It does not involve crossing a high pass of over 5,500 meters.

People often change their plans without knowing “how difficult the Langtang Valley trek” is. Unlike many traditional beliefs, the Langtang Valley Trek in Nepal is indeed one of the easiest treks in the high mountains of Nepal. Professionally, it has been graded as “moderate” and also can be accomplished by any newbie hiker.

There are many mountain cliffs in Nepal where you can see wild honeybees. The Manaslu and Annapurna regions hills near the forest have few of them. Honey hunting in Nepal will mostly go to hunt in the Annapurna and Manaslu regions. It makes hives on the vertical slopes of these cliffs, so it is a dangerous activity.

The Gosaikunda Trek winds to the revered Gosaikunda Lakes in the Langtang region proximate to Kathmandu, Nepal. Spanning approximately 7-10 days, this journey presents a moderate challenge, encompassing numerous steep ascents and descents along the route.

Ruby Valley Cultural trek, Ruby Valley Circuit trek as well as Ganesh Himal trek is the famous one.

Even though it is a less famous trekking route than long treks like Annapurna Circuit Trek and Nepal Annapurna base Camp Trek. The Mardi Himal Trekking offers spectacular views of the Mardi Himal (5,587 m / 18,330 ft) as well as other snow-capped mountains

The Poon Hill trek 4 days from Pokhara typically begins from Nayapul, which is a small town about 1.5 hours of drive from Pokhara. From there, trekkers pass through lush forests, charming villages, and also terraced farmland before reaching Poon Hill summit. The 4 days trek highest point is at 3,210 meters (10,531 feet). You can also do the short Poon hill trek 2 days.

The Short Khopra Danda Trek is spectacular trekking routes in the Annapurna region. The trek offers you great experience of traditional villages, local lifestyle, cultures and also amazing mountain peaks in the Annapurna region. You will also enjoy the great walk through the rhododendron forests exploring amazing wildlife.

The Spring season is also one of the best times to Rara lake trek in this region. The temperature is not too high at the beginning of the summer, and a cool breeze with the hills full of birds and flowers will make the trek fun.

You can go for Upper Mustang trek, Lower Mustang trek as well as Short Lower Mustang trek

The difficulty level of Nar Phu Valley Trek has been graded as moderately difficult. The expedition that starts from Koto at an elevation of 2,600 meters and then reaches its maximum point at 5,240 meters in Kang La Pass.