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Dhaulagiri and Annapurna are the adjoining Himalayan ranges in western Nepal. Dhaulagiri’s name comes from Sanskrit, which means white mountain. Interestingly, Mount Dhaulagiri was considered as the world’s highest mountain until 1852. It is one of the most challenging treks of Nepal and lies in the restricted areas of Nepal. Thus, it is less explored, and very few trekkers opt for Dhaulagiri trekking. The route follows an icy path along...Read More

At Himalayan Circuit we also offer long treks, these trips are designed to last over 10 days allowing you to fully experience everything Annapurna has to offer.Read More

Sherpa’s are traditionally Tibetan Buddhists and their culture is still very much alive within their area. They are very spiritual people who  are extremely knowledgeable to their area and profession.  They originated from Tibet to the Nepalese Mountains and act as a guide and/or porter in the Everest Area.  They  are highly skilled and experienced climbers paid to prepare routes and fix ropes whilst carrying necessary climbing kit up the...Read More

Whether you are actively religious or spiritual in your day-to-day life or not, the spiritual trips in Nepal are not to be missed! Nepal is predominantly a Hindu country boasting beautiful temples all over the country incorporating neighbouring cultures into localised religious beliefs.  In all of our Tours | Treks at Himalayan Circuit, you will visit temples and have the chance to speak with natives and learn about their heritage...Read More

Ghandruk Village is a mountain village nestled in the Annapurna region of the Himalayas, located 2,000 m above sea level. Filled with shops and tea houses and surrounded by stunning mountain views, Ghandruk is a trekkers dream. Here are 5 reasons why you should make a trip up there: –          Resting in the foothills, Ghandruk is known as the gateway to the Annapurna. The village often...Read More

Located in north-central Nepal, the Annapurna range makes up part of the Himalayas. It is 34 miles in length and includes 1 peak above 8,000m, 13 over 7,000m and 16 peaks over 6,000m. The range is also part of the Annapurna Conservation Area, which is the largest of its kind in Nepal, not only does it protect the mountains but also the surrounding villages, flora and fauna! Annapurna I –...Read More

In 2018 Nepal’s first accessible trekking trail opened in Pokhara. The 1.3km trail complete with accessible bathrooms, regular signage and handrails has been praised by disability activists as the beginning of a more inclusive Nepal, especially with regards to tourism. The opening of the trail has raised some questions regarding accessibility in Nepal, what the issues are and what other provisions need to be made to make the country a...Read More

Nepal, home to the Himalayas and the great Mount Everest. However, did you know that Nepal has so much more to offer? Here we discuss 10 reasons to visit Nepal.  Wildlife If you are an animal lover, Nepal is the place for you! Home to the elusive Snow Leopard, in Nepal you have the chance to see one of these beautiful creatures in the wild. They are critically endangered according...Read More

With the global pandemic in full swing and countries imposing lockdowns to prevent the spread of the Covid-19 virus, a lot of travel plans this year have been hit. What started as a promising year has now morphed into a situation of total and utter unpredictability. When will this come to an end? And when it  does, will it be safe to travel? Several destinations have been rendered incapable of hosting...Read More

Not too long ago, UNESCO declared Lumbini a world heritage site, effectively making it the tenth UNESCO heritage site in Nepal. This marked yet another milestone for the Nepalese people after a slew of cultural wonders like the Sagarmatha National Park, the Chitwan National Park, and those in the Kathmandu Valley became internationally acclaimed. What is even more spectacular is that seven of these sites lie in the Kathmandu Valley...Read More