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Annapurna Region

Annapurna Region,  Nepal

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Walkopedia rating93
Beauty
36
Natural interest
 17
Human interest
 10
Charisma
 37
Negative points
 (7)
Total rating
 93
Note: Negs: altitude; popularity.

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Length:
Variable
Maximum Altitude: Up to 5,416m
Level of Difficulty: Difficult

Key information: Annapurna Region

  • Some of the best trekking in the world is concentrated around the vast Anapurna massif in the high Himalayas.
  • See the Nepalese way of life - albeit inevitably affected by a high traffic of foreigners.
  • Trek round the massif in around 20 days on the marvellous Annapurna Circuit, of which the easier and shorter Muktinath/Jomsom Trek is the final third or so.
  • Or hike into the heart of the mountains for some of the world?s best views at the Annapurna Sanctuary (10 days or so).
  • Or walk the gentler Annapurna Panorama trek in the (relative) foothills but with amazing views, in 6 days or so.
  • Or walk the easier Royal Trek, which follows a lower ridge with strong local culture and Annapurna views galore, usually in the mornings.
  • To the north is Mustang, ethnic and physical Tibet: amazing desert - gorge scenery and unspoilt villages in this remote, remarkable region.
  • Their fame has resulted in some of these walks being popular, even crowded in peak season, to the detriment of the environment and the integrity of the local cultures.
  • You can "tea house trek" most these routes, greatly reducing the cost and the weight-carrying involved in these routes.
  • These are tough walks in high mountains, on which you will have to be self-sufficient and where altitude can cause real problems. Come prepared.
  • Cicerone's "Annapurna: A Trekker's Guide?" is the best book.


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Name: hikingsolon
Posted on: 10/01/2011
The most organized long trek in the world. The seclusion you may lose on the Annapurna Circuit is more than made up for by the fact that you can stay at small hotels every night. The possibility of a warm bed, a cold beer, and a freshly made hot meal gives you every incentive you need to keep on trucking. One of the only 20 day treks in the world that any solo hiker can do without support or carrying a 40 kg pack. Amazing vista's the entire trek as well.

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