Home to some of the highest summits in the planet, Nepal is undeniably the finest

mountaineering destination on the globe, since long, people all over the world have been

approaching here to experience sheer adventure. The fame of hiking in the nation has opened

several new routes for adventurous seekers.

Among several treks, Annapurna is another distinguished peak among mountaineers. If you

ask any experienced trekker which one is better Annapurna base camp trek or Annapurna

Circuit trek he will be confused for sure – because both of them has their own different

experience.

The route of Annapurna circuit trek brings varying sights, from about 100 waterfalls to pine

forests. This lush landscape changes to arid slopes with shrubs, scattered here and there, just

as you reach Manang. Now, Manang is an interesting place. From Manang, the terrain

becomes a bit rough as you are required to make a somewhat steep ascent across grasslands

and past juniper trees.

The Annapurna Base Camp trek

route is quite similar if you

consider the varying terrain and

changing views. Its first leg,

which includes a drive, also

takes you past several waterfalls,

and the initial phase of the trek

is uphill through forests. The

hiking trip also involves a sharp

ascent to Poon Hill, about 10530

feet above sea level. Some of the

longest grass in the Himalayas, I

have seen. It is almost like the

African savannah at the top.

The ABC Trek has a maximum elevation of around 13780 feet, whereas the Annapurna

Circuit Trek takes you to over 17770 feet. So, you see that there is a difference of almost

4000 feet in the two hikes, which is quite a lot. You may be able to see some greenery at

13780 feet, but at 17770 feet, it is only barren lands, snowy cliffs and vast glaciers. If you

don’t consider yourself fit enough for harsh weather conditions, then choose the ABC trek,

whereas if you are seeking a challenge and are fit enough to counter the effects of altitude

sickness, then you must go for the ACT.

So, here is the comparison I

made between the

Annapurna Base Camp and

Annapurna Circuit treks.

Even after all this

deliberation, I am not able to

make my mind on which way

to go. So, I think it is better

to go on both as both of them

are amazing in their own

specific way. In every way

Annapurna trekking is

adventurous and beautiful.

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