15 Days Nepal Annapurna Circuit (Express)
This circuit of Annapurna – rightly known as Nepal’s classic trek – offers more variety than any other walks of equivalent length and takes you through virtually every type of scenery that Nepal has to offer. There are superb views of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri, and the constant variety of landscapes ranges from sub-tropical through alpine to an arid semi-desert similar to Tibet; at the climax of the trek there’s a formidable 5416m pass, the Thorong La, to cross.
Though it is certainly demanding enough for the seasoned trekker, the Annapurna Circuit is still an excellent introduction to walking in Nepal for those who are confident of their fitness. This is a lodge-based trek, so you spend time in villages inhabited by many of Nepal’s different tribes, both Buddhist and Hindu. Every day brings opportunities to gain an insight into the local culture and interact with the local communities whose land you are walking through, whether by bartering for souvenirs, talking to the inquisitive children or relaxing at a tea house during a well-earned break.