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Trekking around the Himalayas of Nepal - Annapurna Region

The Annapurna Circuit Trek is one of the most popular trekking experiences that you will endure. It is the longest trek and ranked as one of the top ten. The beautiful sights that you will pass through include farms, foothills, alpine meadows, and the famous Thorung La pass (5416m). 

The trek starts at Besisahar, continuing along the Valley of Marsyangdi River through picturesque hill villages and lush green forests. After several days, you reach the Manang village at 3500 m, which offers one of the most beautiful views in the Himalayas. You will also encounter the rich Buddhist culture on the way as you will pass by numerous monasteries. Soon, you cross the Thorung La pass at 5400m. Later on, around day 10 and reach Muktinath, a popular Hindu, and Buddhist pilgrimage site. The next day we descend through Jharkot and the ancient Tibetan town of Kagbeni before reaching the dramatic Kali Gandaki gorge, the deepest gorge in the world. The way leads you through the beautiful hill villages of Marpha and Tukche, watched over by the Dhaulagiri and Annapurna mountains.  Descending down along an ancient trade route to Tibet, you can enjoy hot springs and a massage in Tatopani and climb Poon Hill for an astonishing 360-degree Himalayan sunrise view. Through this trek, you will cross a surplus amount of rivers and streams. You will pass through waterfalls and hot springs. One of the deepest in the world, Kali Gandaki Gorge, on this trek. You do not want to miss this experience.