The final stretch of the Annapurna Circuit took me from Larjung to Ghorepani, where I considered quitting the trek entirely
Category: Annapurna Circuit
Annapurna Circuit: Kagbeni to Larjung
From Kagbeni I trekked south to Larjung, as the Annapurna Circuit threw more surprises my way
Annapurna Circuit: Muktinath to Kagbeni
After crossing the Thorung La, I walked to Kagbeni, a medieval village that was the most atmospheric of the Annapurna Circuit
Annapurna Circuit: Crossing the Thorung La
The climax of the Annapurna Circuit awaited — crossing the 5,416 metre high Thorung La. But the place I discovered after this was even more memorable
Annapurna Circuit: Shree Kharka to Thorung Phedi
After Tilicho Lake I linked back up with the Annapurna Circuit trail — my objective was Thorung Phedi, the final settlement before the intimidating Thorung La
Annapurna Circuit: Trek to Tilicho Lake
On the trek to Tilicho Lake, I thought I was going to die. Here's what happened
Annapurna Circuit: Manang to Tilicho Base Camp
I took a break from the Annapurna Circuit trail to attempt the side trip to Tilicho Lake. First I had to get to Tilicho Base Camp, which required crossing the most hazardous terrain of the entire trek
Annapurna Circuit: Upper Pisang to Manang
It was the end of my first week on the Annapurna Circuit and the trail took me from Upper Pisang to Manang, a land where gods reigned and nature humbled me
Annapurna Circuit: Bahundanda to Upper Pisang
After a disappointing start, I continued along the Annapurna Circuit. The mountains got closer and I entered the mysterious desert district of Manang
Annapurna Circuit: Besi Sahar to Bahundanda
All good things have humble beginnings and the same could be said about my three-week trek around the Annapurna Circuit. For what started in a dirty valley would take me through some of the highest mountains in the world to places I'd scarcely imagined