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Words like “breathtaking,” “exquisite,” and “pristine” are insufficient to describe the marvels of the Annapurna circuit. Located in Nepal, this trek through the soaring Himalayas attracts adventurers from all over the world. A dizzying assortment of flora and fauna, exciting range of climate zones, and glittering, ice-ringed snow peaks entice the eye, and a pleasantly-strenuously physical challenge beckons thrill-seekers. With a highest point of 5,416m, you’ll breathe thin air and take in views that will make you feel like you have the whole world at your feet. Spy glistening glaciers, fiery sunrises, and deep, mysterious forests! A full trek of the circuit generally lasts between seventeen and twenty-one days, although partial treks as short as a week are available. You’ll wend up fearsome passages, stop in on quaint villages (the people are mostly Tibetian Buddhist here), and bask in the camaraderie of others making the trip at the same time as you. October and November are the busiest time to make the circuit, with the “shoulder” seasons of September and November coming up right behind in popularity. The summer monsoon season and the howling winds of winter both make for a significantly less-pleasant journey, which explains why crowd levels are […]