Annapurna Circuit Trekking is classic Trekking in Nepal, it is challenging trek in the world. Starting from Besisahar will follow Kali Gandai River banks with great view of Annapurna Mountains. The main focus on this trekking Thorula-Pass 5416m high. World's big pass.
The fact about Annapurna Circuit Trekking
The classic trek in the Annapurna region is the Annapurna Circuit. The
trek encircles the famous Annapurna massif passing through sub-tropical
plains in the Himalayan foothills, trans-Himalayan Manang and then
entering Mustang Valley crossing the highest elevation Thorang La pass
(5,416m). The trail then joins the Kali Gandaki River that flows through
the deepest gorge on earth.
The trek may take 15 to 22 days starting in Kathmandu and winding up in
Pokhara. An entry permit for ACAP is needed for the trek. Most trekkers
start the trek by taking a bus to Besisahar which is an 6-8 hours drive
from Kathmandu.
The trek from Besisahar follows the partly constructed road as far as
the small market town of Kudhi. The first few days of the trek goes
along the Marsyangdi River. The region has lush green valleys which are
inhabited by Gurungs along with a large number of other ethnic groups.
You encounter countless high waterfalls that cascade down into the main
river while the skyline is dominated by the Annapurna and Manaslu
ranges.
From Manang, the trail goes uphill through high alpine pastures until
the small teahouses at Thorang Phedi. The trek on the following day goes
towards Thorang La pass from where the long descent to Muktinath for a
night halt begins. There are a good number of teahouses at Muktinath as
it is a very popular pilgrimage site for both Hindus and Buddhists.
From Muktinath you can see the skyline to the west dominated by the
Dhaulagiri range while to the north can be seen arid hills of Upper
Mustang. The trail leads down through the villages of Jharkot and
Eklebhati inhabited by the people of Tibetan stock and finally the banks
of the Kali Gandaki River is reached. The Kali Gandaki banks are
inhabited by Thakali people.