All Nepal Popular Annapurna Trek

Annapurna Trek is one of the best things people love about the Annapurna region. The Annapurna area has lots of trekking opportunities which is the highlight of the Annapurna Region. Trekking destinations Annapurna region in Nepal is one of the most popular trekking destinations in the world. All Nepal Popular Annapurna trek is followed in whole world by many adventure lovers.

Annapurna region is known for its stunning natural beauty, diverse landscapes & rich cultural heritage. Annapurna region is located in the northern part of Nepal. The Annapurna region is named after the Annapurna Himalaya range which is part of the Himalayas.

Annapurna Trekking & Region offers an unforgettable trekking experience with its stunning landscapes. The area is also rich in cultural heritage and the opportunity to connect with local communities.

Annapurna Trek Routes & Durations

The Normal Annapurna trek is of around 10 to 16 days. The Annapurna base camp Trek and Annapurna circuit trek is the main Treks on the Annapurna Himalayan range. The Annapurna trek starts from Mostly the Tourist destination Pokhara. Besides, Pokhara the Annapurna trek also starts in Besisahar. The Famous Annapurna circuit trek & Nar Phu trek starts from Besisahar.

Annapurna treks most parts have Rhododendrons forests. Besisahar, Chame, Manang, Muktinath, Jomsom, Tatopani, Ghorepani, Ghandruk, Chhomrong are some of the Famous Places on the Annapurna part. The region offers a variety of Trekking routes. The area has from short, easy to challenging & long expeditions.

Treks	Duration / Days	Routes	Destinations
Annapurna Base Camp Trek	14	Kathmandu-Pokhara-Nayapul-Tikhadhunga-Ghorepani-tadapani-chhomong-Abc-chhomrong-Nayapul-Pok-Kathmandu	Annapurna base camp, Poon Hill
Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek	10	Kathmandu-Pokhara-Nayapul-Tikhadhunga-Ghorepani-tadapani-Jhinudanda-Nayapul-pokhara-Kathmandu	Poon Hill
Annapurna Circuit Trek	17	Kathmandu-Besisahar-Tal-Bagarchhap-chame-Pising-Manang-leder-Thorang phedi-high camp-Thorangla pass-muktinath-Kagbeni-jomsom-Pokhara-Kathmandu	Poon Hill
Mardi Himal Trek	10	Kathmandu-Pokhara-Phedi-Deurali-forest camp-low camp-Badal danda-High camp-low camp-sidling-Pokhara-Kathmandu	Mardi Himal High Camp, Mardi Himal base camp
Dhampus Sarangkot Trek	7	Kathmandu-Pokhara-phedi-Dhampus-sarangkot-pokara-Kathamandu	Dhampus, Sarangkot
Jomsom Muktinath Trek	13	Kathmandu-Pokhaa-Nayapul-tikhadhunhga-Ghorepani-tatopani-Marpha-Jomsom-Kagbeni-Muktinath-jomsom-Pokhara-kathmandu	Muktinath,Jomsom, Poon Hill
Khopra Danda Trek	14	Kathamndu-Pokhara-Nayapul_syaulibazar-Ghandruk-Tadapani-Dobato-upper Chistbung-Khopra ridge-Swanta-Ghorepani-nayapul-pokhara-kathmandu	Khopra Danda Ridge, Poon Hill
Ghorepani poon Hill Yoga Trek	10	Kathmandu-Pokhara-Nayapul-Tikhadhunga-Ghorepani-tadapani-Jhinudanda-Nayapul-pokhara-Kathmandu	Khopra Danda Ridge, Poon Hill

Annapurna Trek Altitude variations

All Nepal Popular Annapurna trek has altitude variations & many altitude sicknesses on trekking routes can be seen. Altitude sickness for trekkers is a significant concern during the trek. Their trail takes you from the high altitude to the low point.

The Thorangla pass is the highest point of the treks which is standing on an elevation of 5364 meters. Tilicho Lake, Tilicho Pass, and Narphu are some of the places where there are chances of getting High Altitude sickness.

What are the Altitude Sickness Symptoms?

• Headache
• Vomiting
• Fatigue
• Dizziness
• Nausea

During Altitude sickness, the patients either suffer from HAPE or HACE. HAPE means High Altitude Pulmonary Edema and HACE is High Altitude Cerebral Edema. To avoid getting Altitude sickness, we need to do the following Things.

• Drinking lots of fluids (water or Juice)
• Do not drink any Alcoholic drinks such as wine, Beer, Rum, or any cocktails.
• Always follow the experienced guide and staff.
• Avoid trekking further after having Altitude symptoms (If Bad)
• Do not hide the sickness from the guide or any other team members.

Places with Altitude in meters and Feet

Annapurna Circuit Trek

Annapurna Circuit Trek is one of the best Trekking destinations in the world. The Annapurna circuit trek is one of the most loved trekking in Nepal. We can have different climates, Cultures, and Traditions every day on a trek. The Annapurna circuit trek from Besisahar and crossing the Thorangla with wonderful side trips

Altitude Chart of Different Places in Annapurna Circle

N.O	Places	Altitude meters	Altitude in feet	Altitude Advice from Expert
1	Besishara	760	2493 F	No, Symptoms
2	Jagat	1300	4265 F	There are no symptoms
3	Dharapani	1860	6,102 F	There are no symptoms
4	Chame	2670 m	8760 F	There are no symptoms
5	Dhikur Pokhari	3060 m	10,039 F	starting point of altitude sickness
6	Bhraka (Braga)	3360 m	11,023 F	Few people might have a headache
7	Manang	3540 m	11,614 F	Chances of having altitude sickness
8	Ghunsang	3900 m	12,795 F	Fewer chances
9	Yak Kharka	4018 m	13,182 F	People need to be careful
10	Ledar	4200 m	13,779 F	be careful and consult with a guide if you have sickness symptoms.
11	Throng Phedi	4450	14,600 F	Turn back if you got altitude sickness
12	High camp	4925 m	16158 F	Turn back be heli or horse
13	Thorangla pass	5416 m	17,769 F	Do not stay long on top
14	Muktinath	3760 m	12336 F	If altitude sickness then drive down Pokhara
15	Jharkot	3550 m	11,647 F	chances of altitude
16	Kagbeni	2800 m	9186 F	Chances of altitude
17	Ekle Bhatti	2740 m	8989 F	Fewer chances
18	Jomsom	2720 m	8924 F	Less chances
19	Marpha	2670 m	8760 F	Fewer chances
20	Ghasa	2010 m	6594 F	Few chances
21	Rupsa Chhahara	1615 m	5298 F	Few chances
22	Dana	1440 m	4724 F	Few chances
23	Tatopani	1190 m	3904 F	No symptoms
24	Gharkhola	1170 m	3839 F	No Symptoms
25	Beni	830 m	2657 F	No Symptoms

Nar And Phu Trek

`Nar Phu is a less-traveled trekking route in Nepal. This trek is known for its less touristy nature and provides the opportunity to explore hidden valleys. Nar Phu is situated on the northern part of the Annapurna conservation area

To visit Nar Phu we need special permits along with Annapurna conservation area permits. Springs and Autumn is the best time to Visit The Nar Phue area. The Narphu trek is comparatively more difficult trek than any other Trek in Annapurna.

Altitude chart of Nar phu Area

N.O	Places	Altitude in Meters	Altitude In Feets	Altitude Advice from Experts
1	Besi Shahar	760 m	2493 F	No risk of altitude
2	Nadi Bazar	930 m	3051 F	No risk of altitude
3	Jagat	1300 m	4265 F	No risk of altitude
4	Tal	1700 m	5577 F	No risk of altitude
5	Karte	1850 m	6069 F	People can get sickness here
6	Dharapani	1860 m	6102 F	People can get sickness here
7	Bagarchhap	2160 m	7087 F	People can get sickness here
8	Koto	2600 m	8530 F	People can get sickness here
9	Nar Phu Khola Campsite	2930 m	9613 F	Altitude sickness starts here
10	Singenge Dharamshala	3230 m	10,597 F	chances of getting high altitude sickness
11	Meta	3560 m	11,680 F	People can suffer from altitude
12	Kyang	3820 m	12,533 F	chances of getting sick and headache
13	Nar Phedi	3490 m	11450 F	Need to be careful while going up
14	Nar	4110 m	13484 F	People will get headaches and other sicknesses
15	Kangla Phedi	4530 m	14862 F	JHigh chances of getting High sickness
16	Kangla Bhanjyang	5306 m	17408 F	people definitely suffer here
17	Nawal	3660 m	12008 F	People can suffer from a crossing pass
18	Mugje	3330 m	10925 F	low chances after a pass
19	Bhrakha	3360 m	11023 F	Low chances after a pass
20	Manang	3540 m	11614 F	Altitude can attack here too
21	Khudi	790 m	2592 F	No risk of altitude
22	Syange	1100 m	3609 F	No risk of altitude

Annapurna Base Camp Trek

Annapurna base camp Trek is also known as the Annapurna sanctuary trek in the Annapurna region. The base camp treks take you to the base of the 8 thousand meters mountain Annapurna I. Annapurna I is the first ever climbed eight thousand meters mountain.

Annapurna base camp trek is known for its view from a different viewpoint along with a 360-degree mountain view from Annapurna base camp and Machhapuchere base camp. We can see Annapurna I, Hiaunchuli, Annapurna South, Barashikhara, Singachuli, and many more mountains.

Altitude chart of Annapurna base camp Area

N.O	Places	Altitude in Meters	Altitude in feet	Altitude advice from experts
1	Pokhara	820 m	2690 F	No altitude risk
2	Phedi	1130 m	3707 F	No altitude risk
3	Dhampus	1650 m	5413 F	No altitude risk
4	Bhichok Deurali	2080 m	6824 F	No altitude risk
5	Tolka	1700 m	5577 F	No altitude risk
6	Landruk	1565 m	5134 F	No altitude risk
7	New Bridge	1340 m	4396 F	No altitude risk
8	Chhomrong	2170 m	7119 F	No altitude risk
9	Kuldhigar	2540 m	8333 F	A few signs may start
10	Dobhan	2600 m	8530 F	People might get it
11	Hinku cave	3170 m	10400 F	People start feeling different
12	MBC	3700 m	12139 F	People may get sickness
13	Annapurna base camp	4130 m	13550 F	People get it here and if you got any sign then turn back
14	Dobhan	2600 m	8530 F	May get altitude sickness
15	Chhomrong	2170 m	7119 F	No altitude risk
16	Ghandruk	1940 m	6365 F	No altitude risk
17	Syauli Bazar	1220 m	4003 F	No altitude risk
18	Nayapul	1070 m	3510 F	No altitude risk

Annapurna Trek Permits

Annapurna trekking Need three permits to trek different parts of the Annapurna region. The basic Annapurna trek just needs permits from Annapurna Conservation Area and TIMS offices. Here are the permits and papers which we need during the trek in Annapurna Area:

Annapurna Conservation Area Permits (ACAP permits)

The ACAP is an initiative that manages and conserves the cultural as well as natural resources of the Annapurna region. People doing treks on Annapurna need to obtain these ACAP permits. Individuals and both companies can get these permits from Nepal Tourism Board in Kathmandu & Pokhara. The ACAP permits need to show on various check posts on trekking routes.

TIMS Card (Trekkers Information Management System Card)

The Tims Card is Designed to ensure the Safety and Security of trekkers. There we have two kinds of TIMS cards, the first one is Independent Trekkers and the other is Organized Trekkers. The independent Trekkers card is more expensive than the group one. This card is also able to Obtain from Nepal Tourism Board Pokhara and Kathmandu.

Restricted Area Permits

Some Parts of the Annapurna region is also restricted area. Nar Phu is the Upper Mustang area from Kagbeni is also a restricted area. The permits doing trekking in restricted areas is very expensive and time taking for obtaining permits from Nepal Government.

Annapurna Trek Guide

To make a successful trek, the guide also plays an important role. Some part of the Annapurna trek is highly recommended for taking a guide. Now, Nepal is banned from doing solo Treks So taking guides and porters is recommended and compulsory needed. Magic Himalaya Treks is also known for Best Guides who Regularly do Annapurna. Magic Himalaya Treks No 1 Annapurna Specialist is MR Ram Chandra Baniya.

Mr. Ram Chandra Baniya

Mr. Ramchandra Baniya is known as an Annapurna specialist from magic Himalaya Treks and expeditions. He is born in shading districts in Fulkharka Municipality. Fulkharka is the Name of the Village where Mr. Ram Chandra spend His childhood. Mr Baniya studied at Shree Manadali Madhanamik Bidhyaliya in Fulkharaka.

Rachandra worked in different fields before he work as a trekking guide. He serve in Hotel for many years which make an opportunity to visit Malaysia and work there. He learns many things working at Malaysia Hotel. On arrival in Kathmandu, he decide to work on Tourism and started his carrier as a porter and started learning the Mountain.

With lots of pottering and guide com porter, he takes training for the Nepal government and work as a Trekking guide since 2010. Now he is well known as Anapurna Trek Guide and knows Everything in Annapurna Area. He is mostly the first choice for anyone trekking in Annapurna from Magic Himalaya Treks. His favorite trek is the Annapurna Base Camp Trek.

Foods on the Annapurna trek

Annapurna means full of Grains. We can find everything we want in the Annapurna area. There are varieties of food opportunities in the Annapurna Area. Some parts of the Annapurna treks have lots of Varieties of food whereas the Nar Phu area has limited food options due to remote locations.

The Annapurna base camp, Poon Hill, Jomsom, and Most of the part in Annapurna circuit trek has varieties of food options from Dalbhat to Yak steak. We can get macaroni, Pizza, Noodles, burgers, sandwiches, set breakfast and most of the International dishes. There is also a bakery on different parts of Annapurna Trail.

Nar Phu and some parts of Annapurna have limited items. Dalbhat is available in every tea house in Annapurna. All The Nepali staff and locals have two-time Dalbhat at Lunch and Dinner.

Accommodations On the Annapurna Trek

Talking about the Annapurna Accommodations, It is not on Everest Trek Level. All the Annapurna trek has tea houses accommodations. The hotel mostly has toilets outside of the room. Most of the places have lights on the room whereas in some parts you need to have a headlamp. The room mostly has two beds and one table. If you talk about Annapurna base camp Trek they have limited rooms they have 4-5 beds in one room and you need to share a room with another tourist.

Most of the time we can see tourist people sleeping in the dining hall which is always a sleeping area for guides and porters. There are also luxury hotels in some parts f Annapurna where they have showers and toilets inside rooms. Most of Muktinath, Jomsom, Tatopani, poon Hill, Dhampus, and Sarangkot areas have bet rooms with toilets. It is not very luxurious like they have on the Everest trek.

Best time to do Annapurna Trek

There are many treks in Annapurna which are Possible to do for the whole year. The Annapurna area is easily accessible by roads way so there are no flight cancellations problems in the Annapurna area. The Ghorepani poon hill Trek and Jomsom Muktinath Trek can do the whole year.

The best and recommended time for the Annapurna trek is Springs and Autumn Seasons. The months start from April to June and September to November offer clear skies and good weather. We can able to do all possible treks in Annapurna during this period of time.

During the winter the temperature in Annapurna is extremely cold and many tea houses along the way remain closed. The level of snow on the trail is very high which makes the trail and trek hard to complete. The famous Thorangla is full of snow and many people are lost while trekking during winter so only with local Guide will be able to keep safe during this time.

Annapurna Trek Booking Process

Things we do In Annapurna Region Besides Trek

There are many things we can do in Annapurna Regions besides Trekking. A homestay tour is one of the best things we can do in the Annapurna area. Annapurna base camp helicopter tour, Muktinath Helicopter tour, and Mardi Himlay Helicopter tour are a few helicopter tours we can do in the Annapurna regions.

We can also do Honey hunting, meditation camp, cultural tour, and many other things in Annapurna Trek. Annapurna also has a deposit gorge where people do Bungjy jumping, Zip flier, and many other activities.

Frequently Asked Questions on Annapurna Trek

Annapurna trek has lots of people interested in doing and many people have many different things which they are curious about. here are some of the Answers to the Frequently Asked Questions.

Conclusion:

All Nepal Popular Annapurna trek has lots of beauty which is unparalleled to any other treks regions. The Annapurna trek offers lots of things to experience from culture to the lifestyle of locals living in Himalayan regions. The Annapurna trek has everything like Everest Trek which is two popular trek destinations in Nepal.

Magic Himalaya is one of the Best Organizers for any treks in the Annapurna region or any other treks destinations in Nepal. Don’t forget to Contac Magic Himalaya Treks for the Best price and customizable Itinerary and packages.