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The Annapurna Circuit is a trek within the Annapurna mountain range of central Nepal.The total length of the route varies between 160–230 km (100-145 mi), depending on where motor transportation is used and where the trek is endedThis trek crosses two different river valleys and encircles the Annapurna massifThe path reaches its highest point at Thorung La pass (5416m/17769 ft), touching the edge of the Tibetan plateau.

Practically all trekkers hike the route anticlockwise, as this way the daily altitude gain is slower, and crossing the high Thorong La pass is easier and saferThe mountain scenery, seen at close quarters includes the Annapurna Massif (Annapurna I-IV), Dhaulagiri, Machhapuchhre, Manaslu, Gangapurna, Tilicho Peak, Pisang Peak, and Paungda DandaNumerous other peaks of 6000-8000m in elevation rise from the Annapurna rangeThe trek begins at Besisahar or Bhulbhule in the Marshyangdi river valley and concludes in the Kali Gandaki GorgeBesisahar can be reached after a seven-hour drive from Kathmandu.

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Travel is the movement of people between relatively distant geographical locations, and can involve travel by foot, bicycle, automobile, train, boat, bus, airplane, or other means, with or without luggage, and can be one way or round tripTravel can also include relatively short stays between successive movements.

The origin of the word "travel" is most likely lost to historyThe term "travel" may originate from the Old French word travail, which means ‘work’According to the Merriam Webster dictionary, the first known use of the word travel was in the 14th century.

It also states that the word comes from Middle English travailen, travelen (which means to torment, labor, strive, journey) and earlier from Old French travailler (which means to work strenuously, toil)In English we still occasionally use the words "travail", which means struggleAccording to Simon Winchester in his book The Best Travelers’ Tales (2004), the words "travel" and "travail" both share an even more ancient root: a Roman instrument of torture called the tripalium (in Latin it means "three stakes", as in to impale).

Day 1 :

Kathmandu to Pokhara (By flight or Bus)

Arrive at Tribhuwan International Airport, Kathmandu, you are welcomed by the team and then you will be transferred to your hotelThis trail goes through Ghorepani Poon HillNormally, the trek starts like Phokhara to Nayapul and ends like Phedi to Pokhara.

Day 2 :

Drive to Nayapul and trek to Ulleri

While early travel tended to be slower, more dangerous, and more dominated by trade and migration, cultural and technological advances over many years have tended to mean that travel has become easier and more accessibleThe evolution of technology in such diverse fields as horse tack and bullet trains has contributed to this trend.

Day 3 :

Trek to Ghorepani

The Palace of Fifty five Windows: This magnificent palace was built during the reign of King Yakshya Malla in A.D1427 and was subsequently remodeled by King Bhupatindra Malla in the seventeenth centuryAmong the brick walls with their gracious setting and sculptural design, is a balcony with Fifty five Windows, considered to be a unique masterpiece of woodcarving.

Day 4 :

Early trek to Poon Hill for Sunrise, Back to Ghorepani and Trek to Tadapani

Far far away, behind the word mountains, far from the countries Vokalia and Consonantia, there live the blind texts. Separated they live in Bookmarksgrove right at the coast of the Semantics, a large language oceanA small river named Duden flows by their place and supplies it with the necessary regelialia.

Day 5 :

Tadapani to Chomrong

Even the all-powerful Pointing has no control about the blind texts it is an almost unorthographic life One day however a small line of blind text by the name of Lorem Ipsum decided to leave for the far World of Grammar.

Day 6 :

Chomrong to Dobhan (Dovan)

The Big Oxmox advised her not to do so, because there were thousands of bad Commas, wild Question Marks and devious Semikoli, but the Little Blind Text didn’t listen.

Day 7 :

Dovan to Deurali

When she reached the first hills of the Italic Mountains, she had a last view back on the skyline of her hometown Bookmarksgrove, the headline of Alphabet Village and the subline of her own road, the Line LanePityful a rethoric question ran over her cheek.

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How fit do I need to be to do this trek?

Annapurna Base Camp is a Grade B or a moderately difficult trekking routeSo any fit person can do this trek, even if you do not have any previous experienceYou should be aware of what to expect and mentally prepare for itThen, as long as you will to, you can.

How long do we walk every day when doing Annapurna Base Camp trekking?

On average, you walk about 4 to 6 hours per dayOne or two days can be as less as 3hrs and one or two days can be as long as 7hrs.

What is the highest altitude reached in this trek?

The highest altitude reached is 4190mThis is the elevation of Annapurna Base CampABC is the highest we will climb in this trek.

What about battery charging and hot shower facilities?

Yes, you can charge batteries en routeCharger should be broughtThere are hot shower facilities as wellYou may have to pay certain amount for both ($1-$2)NegotiateAlso, hot water facility could be free at lower elevation.

Are there ATMs on the way to Annapurna Base Camp?

NoThere are no ATMs on this trek routeYou will have to draw enough cash in Pokhara or KathmanduThere are a number of ATMs in these citiesEverything is paid in Nepali rupeesSo money should be exchanged before the start of the trek.

What about internet access?

YesInternet can be accessed in most placesSometimes, there might be some technical problemsInternet in Nepal is not as fast as you are used to and at times you can just lose connection.

Is it necessary to hire Guides/trekking agency for Annapurna Base Camp trekking?

Not reallyIt depends on youIf you want, ABC trekking can be done independentlyYou could hire a guide and a porter by yourself instead of going through an agency or not hire a guide at allAlthough, not having a guide can be a little problematic during off season.

It really depends on youIs it your first time in Nepal? How confident are you of being able to find your way around? How pressed on time are you? If you go through an agency, it will be costlier but everything will be plannedYou will only have to come, trek and return.

How much do guides and porters cost?

For Annapurna region, pay for guides range from $20 to $30 per day and porters take $15 to $25 per day.