Annapurna trek is well-known trekking routes in the world. Annapurna Trek consists of famous trek routes such as an Annapurna base camp, Annapurna circuit trek, Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek, Mardi Himal, Khopra and so on. On this Annapurna trek, we have given the Annapurna base camp itinerary. The massif Annapurna Himalayan range is located in the north-central Nepal which includes one peak over 8,000 meters (26,000 ft), thirteen peaks over 7,000 meters (23,000 ft), and sixteen more over 6,000 meters (20,000 ft). All this mountain range are inside the Annapurna Conservation Area project. The Annapurna massif is around 34 miles long and lies in the Middle of Kali Gandaki River and Marshyandri River. At the western end, the massif encloses a high basin called the Annapurna Sanctuary.
Annapurna Trek a paradise for the adventure lover.
Looking for hiking in Nepal? Or getting confusion regarding what trek you really want to do on your limited time frame and budget. If that then you should consider the Annapurna Trek. Annapurna trek has multiple trek trails with different time durations. It has from Day Hike to Multiple passes which can be more than 3 weeks too. The Annapurna Trek is a paradise for the trekkers because you will explore one of the biggest mountain ranges and the villages of the Mountains regions of Nepal. Trekkers can choose the multiple trek trails when they want to trek in the Annapurna regions. Trekkers can explore here where there are very few trekkers to the trek routes which are extremely busy. The varieties of the Landscapes make the Annapurna trek so vivid and special.
Annapurna trek has multiple trekking trails.
Annapurna is a big region and protected area of Nepal which is expanded into the multiple districts. The gigantic Annapurna Mountain Range can be observed through the multiple trekking trails. Here on this table we have discussed and mentioned what trek routes are very famous and what to see on that trek.
| Trek Routes | Things to see | Altitude | Time durations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annapurna circuit trek | Circles the Whole Annapurna. You can see Annapurna peaks, Annapurna I, II, III, IV, Gangapurna, Dhulagiri and many mountains. Lower Mustang dry lands and upper Mnag Desert land can explore on this trek. Thorong la pass is the ultimate achivements for the trekkers to arrive in to the Holy Hindu Temples. | 5416 Meters | 10-21 Days |
| Annapurna base camp trek | Trek to Base of the Mt Annapurna. Trekkers can see the Annapurna I, Annapurna South, Tent Peak, Annapurna III, Gangapurna, Himchuli and Many other mountains. If you go through the Poon Hill then you can also see the Dhaulagiri range mountains. Local gurung cultures and gurung people lifestyle can be explored. | 4130 Meters | 7-13 Days |
| Poon Hill Trek | Explore rich cultural tradition of Gurung and Magar people. Trekkers can see Dhaulagiri 8167m, Annapurna South 7219m, Machhapuchhre(Fish-Tail) 6997m, Tukuche Peak 6920m, Hiunchuli 6441m and other snow-capped mountains in the Annapurna region.
Enjoy relatively short and easy trekking which is risk-free and suitable for every level of trekkers. | 3210 Meters | 3-8 Days |
| Khopra Trek | Explore the unexplored trekking trails to see the Dhaulagiri Range, It is less visited by the trekkers but in terms of the beauty this is very unique and best trek routes who like peace. | 4500 Meters | 7-11 Days |
| Mardi Himal Trek | It is very busy trek routes which offers the spectacular view of the Annapurna Mountains range plus the most iconic view of the Holy Mountain fishtail. The trails goes through the forest to the Base of the Mardi Himal. | 4500 Meters | 7- 11 Days |
| Nar Phu Valley Trek | The control regions trek in Annapurna. Trekkers can see the stunning view of the Himlung Himal and Annapurna Range. This is very popular for cultural activities. Kang la pass 5310 is ultimate goal of this trek. | 5310 Meters | 12- 15 Days |
| Tilicho Lake Trek | Trek to reach the World’s Highest Elevated Lake 4980 Meters via crossing the Gigantic Annapurna Mountain range. You can see Annapurna II, Annapurna III, Annapurna IV and many other mountains. The Tilicho Lake is just infront of the Tilicho Peak 7,100 Meters. | 5416 Meters | 19-22 Days |
All Annapurna trekking is inside Annapurna Conservation Area, which is Nepal’s largest protected area and has a area of 7,629 km2 (2,946 sq mi) in the center Nepal. The Annapurna has altitude from 790 Meters (2,590 ft) to the peak of Annapurna I at 8,091 Meters (26,545 ft). The conservation area lies on Manang, Mustang, Kaski, Lamjung and Myagdi Districts. All types of hikers can do Annapurna trek to see Mt.Annapurna fist (8,091m), Annapurna South (7,219m), Nilgiri (7,061 m), Machhapuchchhre (6,993 m) and Dhaulagiri I (8,167 m) and many other mountains and incredible culture of local in this region, Specially Gurung, Magar, Manage and Mustang people. With a very short period of time to up to a month, you can trek continuously in this region, The shortest one is Poon hill trek and longest one is Around Annapurna trek . Depends upon your time and preference you can choose any trek as you like.
Annapurna trek season
There are four season to trek in Annapurna and whole Nepal, Unlike other routes of Nepal Annapurna routes are also similar, we have highlighted the months and how weather looks like
| Months | Weathers conditions |
|---|---|
| December, January, February | The weather is colder time but generally clear skies. But very a beautiful time to discover annapurna region trekking. Less trekkers along the trek routes. Winter storms sometimes in high passes through January and February but changing weather patterns. there might be trail block as well due to the snowfall |
| March, April, May | Weather in spring is clear skies and sunny, the temperature is warm to trek in Annapurna. Best time to explore, not very cold high up, not too warm down below. Wonderful weather to trek, you can see colorful Rhododendron (Rhododendrons is the national flower of Nepal) and there are more than 30 species of rhododendron in Nepal) flowers in trek routes, the skies are blue and clear, all views of Himalayan peaks can be seen clearly. |
| June, July and August | This is rainy season in Nepal. Trekking in Annapurna in rainy season is quite difficult. Annapurna is the most rainy place of Nepal. Due to so much rain, there might be problem of leeches and floods. The views are not visible in rainy season. |
| September, October and November | The best season of Tourism in Nepal. There is no problem of rainfall in this months. The temperatures in Nepal is neither hot nor cold. The green area and the planted rice of the fields increases the beauty of landscapes while the white snow capped mountain are always visible. You can do all the trekking in this time with the astonishing view. |
Annapurna Trek highlights
- Magnificent Annapurna peaks such as an Annapurna I, II, III, IV, Gangapurna, Tilicho, Fishtail and many other high mountains
- Beautiful lakes such as a Tilicho, Ice Lake and many other small and big peaks around the Annapurna Region
- Dense alpine forest, where you find Rhododendron, magnolia, pine, oak and many types of tree
- In Annapurna Region, there is 2 Government control region one is an upper mustang and another is Narphu Valley trek
- Annapurna region has the world best trekking trail such as Annapurna circuit trek, Annapurna base camp trek, Poon Hill Trek, Narphu Valley Trek, Mardi Himal trek and many other routes.
- The Highest passes for the trekkers such as Throng la pass, Kang la pass, Mesokonta la pass for an adventure achievement
- Annapurna Region has accessed within any period of time from the beautiful city Pokhara