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In a slow-building climb, we made our way on foot towards Thorong La pass along millennia-old foot-worn trading paths where nature’s kindness doesn’t extend to motorized transport. You can trust that anything resembling civilization (housing, food, drink) has found itself there on the backs of mules, human porters, or both.

The landscape progressed from lush valleys and verdant terraced hills to the contrasting and iconic severity of the towering Annapurna sub-range of the Himalayas. After the 10-day climb and summit, we made our descent through the whistling Kali Gandaki river valley back to “civilization” again.

These dramatic surroundings, however, served as a backdrop for the real story: the people. The various ethnic groups that live, move, and carve out their lives in this environment are what lend this trek its cultural heft.

Read more about our Annapurna Circuit trek.

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