short annapurna circuit trek

Annapurna circuit trek is presumably one of the most famous and admired or spoken about treks in the world, offers breath-holding mountain views, and opens windows of opportunity to experience the typical Nepali village, local people, and their way of living a traditional life in the Himalayan of Nepal. The Annapurna circuit trek route passes through eye-catching and pleasant terrain, charming villages of Magar and Gurung, dense green rhododendrons, and alpine and bamboo forests to the trip's last and final destination Thorung La pass (5416 m).

The Annapurna circuit trek covers an area of 230 km. It takes us to the highest point at Thorung La Pass touching the Tibetan Plateau for the amazing views of Annapurna (8091 m), Dhaulagiri (8167 m), and Manaslu (8153 m) Himalayas. This is just a 4-5 day hike into the highest Annapurna region, starting from Chame and ending in Jomsom.

The best time to visit

All seasons are equally suitable for Annapurna circuit trekking, but the spring season of March to May when days are longer with much sunlight hours from early 6 am to till 6 pm helps to cover much more distance each day to designated overnight stops. Annapurna circuit trekking allows you to explore incredible wildflowers in season especially rhododendron plants (known as Azalea), the view of colorful hills, fresh and pleasant environment.

People and Culture

Nepal is a multi-cultural country where people with different cultures and traditions live together. So in this region mostly Magar and Gurung people live, famous for the Gurkha regiment. Additionally, you can also observe chhatris in the lower elevations and mongoloid Himalayan people in Himalayan. If you want to experience more cultural diversity in heritages in the Himalayan then Nepal Holiday Treks and Tours Pvt. Ltd. recommends you to Lantang, Manaslu, and Everest region. But no doubt that the Annapurna circuit trek is the best scenery as numerous people trek there every year.