Annapurna Circuit trek completely around the famed Annapurna Massif offers the most diversity of any trek in Nepal: fascinating ethnic groups each with their own language, incredible views of many of the Himalaya's most famous high peaks, and constantly changing panoramas - from lush, tropical rice paddies and moss-laden rhododendron forests to Tibetan fortresses clinging to rocky cliffs.

Starting from Besisar after about 9 Hrs drivind from kathmandu,we ascend along the Marsyangdi river valley. We pass snow-capped Annapurnas II, III and IV and a range of 6,000m/20,000ft peaks stretching north to Tibet. Crossing Thorung La pass (5418m/17,770ft) to reach the holy shrine of Muktinath. We then descend into the mighty Kali Gandaki Valley - the deepest river valley on the face of the earth - 7000m/23,000ft deep between Dhaulagiri and Annapurna. At the end we trek through a wonderful rhododendron forest on the Gorepani Ridge and the picturesque Gurung villages before finishing back in the Pokhara Valley.

Instead of our 21-day Annapurna Circuit trek also spends a few days exploring the Tilicho Lake area in the upper Manang valley. Even though this high altitude Tilicho lake is only 2 days away from the main trail. Very few trekkers use trek here. We will spend a whole day exploring the lake which is the headwaters of the Marsyangdi river which you have been following since the beginning of this trek. There are some opportunities of meeting the variety of ethnic peoples like Newars, Chettris, Gurungs, Manangeys and Thakalis.

Moderate to strenuous trekking between 2,000m (8,000ft) and 4,400m (14,500ft) with one pass crossing of 5,418m (17,700ft). Accommodation in comfortable lodges.