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Nepal &
the Annapurna

The trek that changed how I travel. The Annapurna Circuit remains the most formative route I’ve done — 200km, 5,416m at Thorong La, and one of the most dramatic mountain landscapes on Earth.

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5,416m
Thorong La Pass
200+km
Circuit distance
14–21
Days typical
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Annapurna Circuit Essential read
Complete Destination Guide
Annapurna Circuit Trek: Everything You Need for an Epic Adventure
The definitive guide — logistics, gear, acclimatisation, Thorong La, Poon Hill sunrise, and every detail that generic guides miss. Start here before everything else.
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Annapurna Circuit Trek Story
Nepal · Personal
Annapurna Circuit: The Trip That Changed My Life
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Thorong La Pass Route guide
Nepal · 5,416m
Thorong La: The World’s Most Famous High Trekking Pass
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Poon Hill Sunrise Day hike
Nepal · Ghorepani
Poon Hill: The Best Himalayan Mountain Sunrise Hike
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