Annapurna Circuit trek is one of the important trekking destination in Nepal. It has been voted as the best long distance trekking route several times. This trek got its name as it literally circuits the Annapurna massif .This trek starts from Besisahar following the Marsyangdi River valley and concludes in the Kaligandaki gorge.
For the benefit of the trekkers, the Annapurna Circuit trek is normally conducted anti clockwise as the altitude gain is slower. The highest point of the trek is Thorang La Pass 5416m and is one of the windiest places in Nepal therefore requiring to be crossed as early as possible. The trek is a complete package of the beauty of Nepal in a nutshell, one can witness nearly everything that is to witness in Nepal .
From the paddy fields, streams, rivers , lakes, vegetation , wildlife, hills , passes , mountains , cultural diversity , and many more. The major Peaks are Dhawalagiri, Annapurna , Machhapuchree, Ganga purna , Tilicho, Nilgiri and some more. This trek was opened for tourists in 1977 making the Annapurna Circuit trek one of the oldest trekking routes in the world.
Initially this trek took upto 22 days to complete but thanks to the transportation facilities this can be shortened up to 8 to 10 days. The trek is one of the versatile treks as different side treks can be conducted including the Tilicho lake situated on 4919masl. One can even make it to Nar Phu , Poonhill Ghandruk , Annapurna Base Camp , Khopra , Mohare Dada and many other smaller side treks.
Due to the rapid development of the roadways, the Annapurna Circuit trek route is being popular as the mountain biking trail . Every year during March/April the Yak Attack which is a high altitude Mountain Bike race is conducted and people from different parts of the world come take part in this race.
