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If you do a quick Google search for the best treks in the world, there\u2019s a high likelihood you\u2019ll find the Annapurna Circuit near the top of every list.
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This world famous trek takes you through the Annapurna mountain range of central Nepal, covering a total distance of roughly 230 kilometres, depending on where vehicles are used. You\u2019ll pass through river valleys, breathe in the mountain air, and sleep in the coziest tea houses the remote wilderness has to offer.
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Typically taking anywhere from 15 to 25 days, this trek is not for the faint of heart. It\u2019s a difficult trek, reaching altitudes of 5415 metres above sea level and days that can be over eight hours long. That being said, it\u2019s a challenge that offers beautiful and rewarding payoffs for those who successfully complete the feat.
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If you\u2019re thinking of packing up your hiking boots and setting foot in the Annapurna Circuit, here\u2019s everything you need to know, from what to pack to what time of year you should start your trek.
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Travel to: <\/em>The Annapurna Circuit <\/a><\/strong><\/p>\r\n

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What to expect from the Annapurna Circuit <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As mentioned earlier, the Annapurna Circuit is one of the most popular treks in the world and has been for decades. Ask any generation of avid hiker and they\u2019ll probably refer to the circuit as the holy grail for hikers. But what makes this trek so special? Why is it worth the trip? What can you expect?
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1. It\u2019s different every day<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019ll start in the jungle, then find yourself weaving through narrow canyons. Next, you\u2019re in dense pine tree forests, before even getting a glimpse at the stunning peaks of the mountains. It\u2019s almost every landscape you could possibly imagine, and experiencing all of them is a wonder in its own right.
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2. It\u2019s one big party <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Each year, more than 40,000 people pack their bags and hike the Annapurna Circuit, meaning you\u2019re going to make a lot of friends out on the trails. Whether it\u2019s a young couple from Brazil or a group of retirees from Spain, this trail is filled with people from all different walks of life, all ready to befriend you.
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3. The food is amazing<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Traditional Nepalese food is beyond words. Dal bhat<\/g>, a very simple soup of rice and lentils, will warm every part of you. Wild mushroom polenta, paella, and glasses of raksi will forever be engraved in your memory long after you\u2019ve left the trail. On the other hand, there\u2019s still the classics like pizza and macaroni for those who crave the tastes of home.
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See Also: <\/em>Your Guide to Everest Trekking in Nepal<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\r\n

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4. It\u2019s filled with life <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Annapurna Circuit is trail bursting with life. Unlike many other treks, this trail is still a fully functioning trade route that supplies remote villages with everything from spices to salt to<\/g> livestock. The villages, with the exception of the teahouses, still function as they did decades ago, transporting you back in time to the early days of Nepalese people.
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5. The weather is bizarre<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

There\u2019s a high chance you\u2019ll experience every type of weather humanly possible on the Annapurna Circuit. From hot sunny days that feel like the tropics, to below-freezing temperatures and squalls of snow, you\u2019re definitely going to experience a little bit of everything.
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Guide to the Annapurna Circuit: How to book the trek<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When to go<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

While the trail is open for travel at any time of the year, there are a few months you may want to rule out based on difficult weather conditions:
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