I’ve twice been on the Annapurna Circuit. It has been degraded by road building. In fact, on the more recent trip I enjoyed mountain biking more than hiking.

Tripple P. Gurung decided to invent an alternative in the region.

The Annapurna Seven Passes … is a 20-day trek that takes a trekker through seven high passes, four of which are above 5,000 meters. In addition to the challenge of the high passes, this trek offers a mix of wilderness and culture that is missing from treks that run through villages. …

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It’s actually a route, not a trail. I would need a guide.

QUICK FACTS

• Difficulty Level
  Hard
• Total Length
  177 Km
• Highest Altitude
  5416 Meters
• Start location
  Tal (1,665m)
• Finish location
  Jomsom (2,740m)
• Permits
  ACAP Permit,TIMS Permit,Naar-Phu Restricted Area Permit
• Best Season
  April-November

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Saving the Annapurna Circuit – The Annapurna Seven Passes Trek