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Annapurna Region, Nepal

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The Annapurna Region is a mountainous area in north-central Nepal, home to the Annapurna massif — including Annapurna I, one of the world's 14 eight-thousanders. It is most famous for the Annapurna Circuit and Annapurna Base Camp treks, two of the most celebrated long-distance hiking routes on the planet, drawing trekkers with landscapes that shift from subtropical valleys to high-altitude passes like Thorong La at 5,416 metres. The region's hub, Pokhara, serves as a gateway city and base for adventure activities including paragliding, kayaking, and zip-lining. Diverse ethnic cultures, traditional teahouse hospitality, and dramatic Himalayan scenery make the Annapurna Region a top destination for independent trekkers and group expeditions alike.

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Annapurna Region, Nepal · 19 days

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Annapurna Circuit & Tilicho Lake Trek — Self-Launched

A self-launched version of the classic 19-day Annapurna Circuit with the Tilicho Lake detour, starting and ending in Kathmandu. Instead of a fully guided group tour, you'll travel independently using local buses and jeeps, sleep in teahouses along the trail, and arrange your own permits (ACAP + TIMS) in Kathmandu. The route crosses the legendary Thorong La Pass (5,416m), detours to the turquoise Tilicho Lake, and finishes with the Poon Hill sunrise before returning to Kathmandu. All costs are approximate per-person estimates in GBP — you can save significantly more by trekking without a porter and choosing basic teahouse rooms.

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