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Annapurna Circuit – Don’t Have to be an Expert Hiker

Posted on July 26, 2011 at 9:50 pm by dana with

The Annapurna Circuit Information Distance: Approximately 300km or 186 miles depending on your route Average Time: 12 to 14 days. Physical Condition: You don't have to be an olympic athlete. Just get out an walk, preferably up hill for a few months before your trek to get in shape for your amazing trek. Most days you will only trek about 6 km or 3 1/2 miles. You will take days off to acclimate before doing any of the strenuous altitude gain days like Throng La pass. Start / Finish: You will be driven to Khudi Khola via Beshi Sahar … Read more

Annapurna Circuit and Dhaulagiri Ice Falls

Posted on July 22, 2011 at 10:31 pm by dana with

While trekking the 23 days of the Annapurna Circuit in Nepal you should really try to make the side hike to the stunning Dhaulagiri icefall. The Dhaulagiri icefall is a glacier on the south slope of the Annapurna Range between the peaks of Dhaulagiri I and Tukuche. This is a hard day hike but is rewarded with an amazing view of the spectacular icefalls. There are no settlements on the trail so make sure to pack a lunch and possibly a sleeping bag. The trail to the icefall begins by crossing a tributary and climbing up through lush forested … Read more

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Photos Annapurna Circuit

Posted on July 22, 2011 at 8:57 pm by dana with

The 23 day Annapurna Circuit Trek is considered one of the classic and most rewarding trips in Nepal. The trek circles the Annapurna mountain range and begins at either the town of Bhote Order or Gorkha, west of Kathmandu and ending at Pokhara. For the majority of the trek there are spectacular views of the peaks of The Annapurna Range, Dhaulagiri Range, and Machhapuchre. The high point of the trek ascends to 17,762 feet or 5414m while traversing Throng La Pass. You beging this ascent from the arid valley of the upper Manang region. This is … Read more