Mountain from Annapurna Circuit Trek in Nepal

25 May, 2020  |   By Trekking Trail Nepal

12 days moderately difficult Annapurna Circuit Trek is one incredible hike around the beautiful trekking trail of Annapurna Massif. No limits to this; the surprising views of mountains from the Annapurna Circuit Trek in Nepal make this one of the best treks in the world, the alternative best of the Manaslu Circuit Trek.

Deep river valley and gorge, isolated hamlets, Himalayan villages, alpine forest with rhododendron, and living Tibetan Buddhism religion and culture mark Annapurna Circuit Trek the best one. Muktinath Temple of Mustang takes this Circuit Trekking in Nepal to the next level. The temple in which the gods of Hinduism and Buddhism live together and Hindu priests and Buddhist monks take of for the Muktinath Temple Complex. This is the best example of harmony between these religions and cultures. Similarly, Throng-La Pass, the highest point of the Annapurna Circuit Trek, is another attraction. 5,416 m of sky-touching high passes inject adventure into this Round Annapurna Trekking in Nepal.

The trekking trail, which goes around the Annapurna Himalayas Range, also includes the 2 Destinies town of Nepal. These are Manang and Mustang, which are the only two districts of Nepal beyond the Himalayas. Most of these areas come under the rain shadow of the Himalayas, which makes it also best for monsoon trekking in Nepal.

The original Annapurna Circuit Trekking Trail is about 230 km long and needs about 17 days for its completion. With the new construction of road 14-16 days, the Annapurna Circuit Trek itinerary is more popular nowadays. Even with a 10-day Annapurna Circuit Trek you will not miss any major attractions and mountains.

Mountains are the best attraction for all Trekking in Nepal. You will see over 43 Mountains from Annapurna Circuit Trek, which are belongs to Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, and Manaslu. The Most popular circuit trek of the world offers the sunning views of 43 mountains form Annapurna, Dhaulagiri and Manaslu Himalayas Range in 14 Days Itinerary of Annapurna Circuit Trekking in Nepal.

short annapurna circuit trekking

How many mountains can we see from the Annapurna Circuit Trek?

Hundreds of trekking companies in Nepal offer 1000s of Round Annapurna Treks. Every trekking agency said you will see beautiful and amazing views of mountain peaks from the Himalayas. How they will not be able to tell exactly how many mountains you can see from the Annapurna Circuit Trek. This happens because they don’t have any trekking experience; they are businessmen. But here Trekking Trail Nepal comes with a solution for your Annapurna Circuit Trek. With our local, experienced trekking guide, you will get more than you expected. No limits to the name of all mountains of the Annapurna Circuit, but also with culture, tradition, lifestyle, attraction, as well as religion and history. Trekking Trail Nepal also has an exact answer to the numbers of mountains, which you can see from the Annapurna Circuit Trek. In short, you will see 43 different mountain peaks with this 14-day Annapurna Circuit Trek in Nepal. These mountain peaks belong to 3 different Himalayan ranges, which are Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, and Manaslu. We named below each range with height and global position too.

Mountains from Annapurna, Dhaulagiri and Manaslu Himalayas Range

Annapurna Himalayas Range is the biggest attraction of this circuit trekking in Nepal. You will make a full circle around the Annapurna Himalayas range after you complete the itinerary. Mountains from the Annapurna Himalayas range holds a majority in the list of mountains you can see in the Annapurna Circuit Trek. Let's divide the highest mountain of Nepal into 3 ranges: Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, and Manaslu, and count.

Mountains from Annapurna Himalayas Range

  1. Kang Guru I 6,981 m
  2. Chulu East ( Mid ) 6,584 m
  3. Chulu Far East 6,059 m
  4. Chulu West 6,419 m
  5. Khatung Kang AKA Throng Peak, 6,144 m
  6. Himlung Himal 7,126 m
  7. Nemjung 7,140 m
  8. Ratna Chuli 7,035 m
  9. Lugula Himal 6,841 m
  10. Khumjungar Himal 6,759 m
  11. Khangsar Kang 7,485
  12. Lamjung 6,983 m
  13. Annapurna First is the 10th highest mountain in the world, with an 8,091 meter height.
  14. Annapurna II 7,927 m
  15. Annapurna III 7,555 m
  16. Annapurna IV 7,525 m
  17. Ganga Purna 7,455 m
  18. Tilicho Peak ( Tilitso Himal): 7,135 m
  19. Muktinath Peak 5,984 m
  20. Nilgiri Mid  6,940 m
  21. Nilgiri South 6,839 m
  22. Nilgiri North 7,061 m
  23. Annapuran South 7,455 m
  24. Himchuli 6,441 m
  25. Machhapuchhre, aka Fishtail 6,997 m, is the most iconic peak of Nepal.
  26. Mardi Himal 5,587 m
  27. Gandharba Chuli 6,248 m
  28. Bhara Shikhar also called Fung 7,647 m

dhaulagiri mountain from muktinath

Mountains from Dhaulagiri Himalayas Range

The Dhaulagiri Himalayas range is the home of the world's seventh-highest mountain in the world. With the 8,167-meter high top of Dhaulagiri I, it has other 9 peaks with different names, which you can see from the Annapurna Circuit Trek. There is the world's deepest gorge (Andha Galchi) in between Annapurna and Dhaulagiri Mountain, which lies in the west of Round Annapurna Trekking and east of Dhaulagiri Mountains. We listed the mountain peaks that you can see from Annapurna Circuit Trek as below:

  1. Dhaulagiri First is the 7th highest mountain of the world, 8,167 m.
  2. Dhaulagiri II 7,751 m
  3. Dhaulagiri III 7,715 m
  4. Dhaulagiri IV 7,661 m Dhaulagiri V 7,618 m
  5. Tukuche Peak 6,920 m
  6. Gurja Peak 7,193 m
  7. Dhorpatan Peak also called Hiunchuli Patan, 5,911 m
  8. Aalu Bari Peak, also Called Mana Pathi Himal and Peak Hawley (6182 m)
  9. Sangdachhe Himal 6,403 m
  10. Jakriojagga Snow Hill, 5,300 m

Mountains from Manaslu Himalayas Range

Another mountain range you will be able to see with the Annapurna Circuit Trek is Manaslu. Although Manaslu Himalayas also has very popular circuit trekking in Nepal, it is not as old as Annapurna Circuit Trek. We called it Short Manaslu Circuit Trek. Only 4 mountains from this range is visible from our trekking trail of Annapurna Circuit, including 1 Eight-Thousanders.

  1. Himal Chuli 7,893 m
  2. Manaslu 8,163 m
  3. Ngadi Chuli 7,871 m
  4. Thulagi Chuli 7,059 m

manaslu from annapurna circuit trek

Notes To See all Mountains from Annapurna Circuit Trek

- To see these all-mountain peaks, you must follow the standard itinerary and enjoy the Himalayan weather. Trekking Trail Nepal is reminding a few points as a note to see all mountains from your Annapurna Circuit Trekking in Nepal.

- You will see most of these mountains form the trekking trail of Annapurna Circuit. However, some come to your sight during flight or even from Pokhara City, where this trek comes to an end.

- From 3 different Himalayan ranges of Manaslu, Dhaulagiri, and Annapurna, you will see 43 Himalayan mountains.

- In fact, you will see 3 eight-thousenders: Dhaulagiri, Manaslu, and Annapurna. These are the 7th, 8th, and 10th highest mountains of the world.

- You will also be able to see Annapurna I (8,091 m) from the Jomsom-Pokhara flight.

mountain from annapurna circuit trekTIPS to see more mountains: Trekking Trail Nepal suggests you board early and take a seat on the left-hand side of the plane. Applicable only if you are finishing the Annapurna circuit trek in Jomsom and taking a flight to Pokhara. By doing this, you will see the southern side mountains of the Annapurna Himalayas Range. Similarly, doing the guided trek with the best trekking company and experienced guide. You can see over 43 mountains from the Annapurna Circuit Trek even with 10-day short trek itinerary.

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