The Annapurna Circuit Diary

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December 21st 2009

Published: December 23rd 2009

ANNAPURNA CIRCUIT TREK Duration: 12 to 19 days Maximum elevation: 5416m Length: 259km Best season: October to November DAY ONE - Kathmandu to Bhulbule 7am bus to Besi Sahar where you can take a bus or walk 2 hours to Bhulbule. There’s a couple of small guesthouses and the first tourist checkpoint where we picked up a really cool little map with all the altitudes and durations of travel between... Read Full Entry

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Nepal - Annapurna Circuit Trek - Lady Selling Jewellry

Nepal - Annapurna Circuit Trek - Manang To Phedi

Nepal - Annapurna Circuit Trek - Thorung Phedi

This is the final sleeping stop before the pass. It's at 4540m. Tom was walking like he had a few too many Everest Beers as he came through the gate. It was about -15C. Brrrrrrrrrrrrr....

Nepal - Annapurna Circuit Trek - Night Before Pass

Nepal - Annapurna Circuit Trek - 4:00am..... Time To Wake Up VV

Nepal - Annapurna Circuit Trek - Sunrise Near Highest Part Of Trek

Nepal - Annapurna Circuit Trek - Snow

Nepal - Annapurna Circuit Trek - Slow Walking Up

Nepal - Annapurna Circuit Trek - Amazing Weather

Nepal - Annapurna Circuit Trek - Nearly There

Nepal - Annapurna Circuit Trek - The Thorung La Pass

Slightly disappointing view (The sign with the official height is covered by prayer flags) but this is 5416M above sea level. Big headaches from altitude sickness but worth it.