10 Classic Photos of Annapurna Circuit Trek

Annapurna Circuit is one of the best trekking trails in the world. Opened to foreigners since 1977, far more trekkers walk this classic route every year than they trek to Everest Base Camp.

Why does it attract trekkers from all around the world?

This trekking circuit, which is hiked around the Annapurna massif in anti-clockwise direction for safety and ease, provides people a good amount of time away from city life and work and an opportunity to spend it in a wide range of landscapes from picturesque Himalayan foothills to magnificent Himalayas to moon-like dry lands.

Here a few highlights of Annapurna Circuit Trek:

– Rhododendron Forest

– Crossing Thorong La Pass (5,416 m), the highest point along the circuit

– Poon Hill, the best place to view Annapurna and Dhaulagiri peaks

– Pilgrimage town of Muktinath

– Kali Gandaki Gorge, the world’s deepest gorge

– Hot springs at a village of Tatopani

– Viewing sunrise from Poon Hill

– Experiencing both Nepalese and Tibetan cultures and Hindu and Buddhist religions

– Stay at quaint villages and towns of ethic people

– Views of three of the highest mountains in the world

Annapurna Circuit can be trekked in about 3 weeks. But the construction of road up to Manang district has decreased the length of time. And it has ruined the charm of this classic circuit a bit. Nowadays lots of trekkers ride up to Chame and begin their trek.

But there are still many hikers who start from Besisahar, walk less-traveled paths, and enjoy trekking in Annapurna region despite facing disturbance from road transports. And it is still one of the best in the world.

Without further delay, we present you the ten classic photos of Annapurna Circuit Trek.

1. House of Annapurna

The picture shows a less-trekked trail somewhere between Chamje and Tal. Those who take road miss captivating scenery of Annapurna Circuit like this one.

2. Village of Tal

This is Tal, the first village trekkers come across in Manang district.

3. River Valley

It is Marshyangdi River Valley near the village of Pisang. One of the two river valleys that trekkers have to cross during the entire trek.

4. Break from Trek

Trekkers take a break at Upper Pisang Monastery while looking at Annapurna II (7, 937 m) and IV (7, 525 m).

5. Town of Annapurna

It is Manang, a town behind which rise Annapurna III (7, 555 m) and Gangapurna (7, 455 m).

6. To Thorong La Pass

Trekkers make their way to Thorong La Pass (5,416 m). It is the highest point along Annapurna Circuit.

7. Dry Land Descent



Crossing Thorong La Pass, trekkers head down to Muktinath. It’s a pilgrims’ town.

8. Pilgrims’ Town

The holy town of Muktinath with Himalayan peaks on the background.

9. Amidst Rhododendrons

This is Ghorepani, surrounded by rhododendron forest. Trekkers spend a night here and hike up to Poon Hill in the morning for spectacular sunrise views.

10. When the Sun Touches the Annapurnas

Annapurna peaks during sunrise. The photo was captured from Poon Hill, which is the best place to view Annapurna and Dhaulagiri mountains and sunrise and sunset.

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