| Page Views: 5,713 Last Visit to Annapurna Himal: September, 2004 | Annapurna Conservation Area - a Trekking Guide by darthmilmo - last update: Jul 15, 2005 |
| Picture of the Annapurna Base Camp |
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| Rice padies between Ngadi to Syanjapgaon |
|  | The Annapurna Conservation Area boasts some of the best treks in the planet. You can choose between a few days to a few months of rewarding trails. I had the pleasure of trekking thru this region with Kristof, a friend from Belgium. We managed to hike thru the Annapurna Circuit and the Annapurna Sanctuary trails. They are spectacular!
This page in particular is designed as a guide to would be hikers in the region. Please keep in mind that nothing is set in stone in remote areas of the Himalayas so do expect things to change by the time you make it over there. Also, do take weather into account as it’s subject to change. You may get stranded for a few days waiting for a snow storm or rain to pass. |
| Desert Scenery found in Mustang |
| | As for times given on the “Things to do” tips, all I ask is for you to please take it as an estimate. The times given in the tips do not (DO NOT) include brakes such as the ones you’ll need to eat lunch, drink tea, enjoy the scenery, or to simply take pictures. If you are a gun-ho hiker then you will find the times given to be too long for you. If you prefer to take it easy and go slowly, then you will find you will be rushing to complete the trek with the times given. I guess the best thing is for you to take things at your own pace. We met this couple from California who where doing the Jomosom trail (typically 7-11 days) in a leisurely 5 weeks! It allowed them time to stay more then a few days in their favorite villages doing side-treks and the like. Personally, I would rather have more time to burn, then being rushed to the end. After all, we all travel to enjoy ourselves, no???
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| Pros: | "Mesmerizing sceneries, Snowy Mountains, Friendly and diverse people, and more" | | Cons: | "At times it may seem like it's too much of an effort to hike over there" | | In A Nutshell: | "One of the best treking regions in the planet." |
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TomRead Wed Oct 28, 2009 15:54 UTC
I found out I had 94 % artery blockage in my heart after climbing over Thorong La! It wasn't so bad, though. Actually, the hike down the other side I remember most, because of the wind, driven sand, and shaky thighs from constant downhill. | Trekki Sat Dec 8, 2007 17:17 UTC
Wow, Fernando, what a fantastic read !! Haha, how good do I know these mental cycles :-) You were really lucky to see the mountains surrounding ABC. And did you hear that the Maoists did actually hurt a Swedish guy recently ? | SabrinaSummerville Thu Jul 5, 2007 12:54 UTC
Stunning pic of your climb to Thurong La. Excellent tip, too. | VeronicaG Mon May 7, 2007 19:57 UTC
I've returned to continue the trek to Annapurna Himal--great commentary and wondrous pictures! You'll not top this experience anytime soon!! Regards from Texas... |
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