ANNAPURNA SEMI CIRCUIT TREK

"On the most scenic trail from the sub tropic to arctic zone in the midst of high snow capped peaks"

This trip offers you ample time to immerse with the fantastic Himalayan environment. Annapurna region, an excellent trek through the huge Himalayan range with high pass Throngla-la at 5,416m. (17,700ft). Trek begins following the raging Marsyngdi River all the way to its source at near Manang, trek leads through the beautiful valley following well established trails and passing traditional villages , forests, and snow covered passes. The walk continues with constant views of the massive mid Himalayan range along with its rich multi culture, Himalayan wildlife and serene verdant forest of oaks, rhododendron, hemlocks, pines and himalayan maple which makes you feel so much alive being in the midst of this wonderful natural surrounding. Although the Annapurna Circuit is one of the popular not only in Nepal but in the whole Himalayan range, and the Kali Gandaki Valley is renowned as being Nepal's most prosperous regions that's because of the Trans Himalayan & Salt Trade Route passes through this region to Tibet, this section of the area is surprisingly wild and scenically varied. There are many settlements and isolated lodges and tea houses, with open areas with enchanting forest and impressive views. One of the classic and most rewarding treks in Nepal and probable in this planet, offering grand view of the three highest 8000m mountain range Mt.Annapurna, Mt.Dhaulagiri and Mt.Manaslu including arrays of over 6000m snow capped peaks. The trek leads towards glacial lake in Manang, through the rural farm villages and terraced farm fields from the sub-tropic climate to the arctic landscape and through the rain forest to the alpine woodlands. The dramatic deep valleys and mountain scenery is the reason for this trek, and the experience is truly awe-inspiring. Further north lives the Manang people of Tibetan origin. Our trek follows the Yak country and finally over to the Thorung-la, 5,420m pass with amazing views of the surrounding landscapes and magnificent peaks. After the strenuous walk up to the top of Thorang-la we reach the highest point of this trek. The trail descends towards Jomsom passing through the holy site of Muktinath. Muktinath is one of the sources of the Kali Gandaki River. Through the deepest gorge of Kali Gandaki River valley and we end our trek at Jomsom for the flight back to Kathmandu via Pokhara.