Annapurna Circuit Trek in Nepal - THE HIGH PASS
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- Опубліковано 15 кві 2015
- Annapurna Circuit trek in central Nepal climbs to an altitude of 5,400m through Thorung La pass, one of the highest trekking passes in the world, below peaks that rise 6000-8000m in elevation from the Annapurna Range. We attempted to complete the trek in about 15 days starting mid-December of 2013, when the shoulder season promised much smaller crowds but with it a risk of deep snow that early winter can bring to the Pass.
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When Wil u back to Nepal again
Grea5 video bro
top, parabens pela publicação
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I did this Trek 47 years ago.... one may imagine how much different it was then, no signs, no maps, no google maps, no lonely planet, very few lodges, often only some shack, just trekking by instinct and the occasional help from locals....what an experience!!!!
I couldn’t imagine how different of an experience that would have been! Sadly, there aren’t many opportunities left like the one you had.
@@JeffPelletier So true, same with Goa and much of SEA, which in fact is sad, very sad!
U sir has my respect........Nepal is forever in debt with tourists coming from all around the world...... mostly German British and American do Annapurna circuit ❤️❤️❤️
Respect to you
What a great memory! A lot of the people who trekked over 50 years ago their memory has a purple haze over it.
I walked the Annapurna circuit about 25 years ago. It was one of the best things I have ever done in my life. At that time there were no roads at either end of the circuit and no one except the very rich flew out of Jomson as seems to be commonly the case now. You walked to Pokhara which adds considerably to the trek. I think it took us 21 days. The best parts were prior to Jomson though so it makes sense if you can't afford the time and are prepared to fly (it is not the safest flying - there was a plane that had run off the runway at Jomson when we were there) . Of course there was no internet, mobile phones, go pros or gps then and no electricity for most of the trek. However, the real beauty of the Himalayas are the people and the mountains and it looks like that hasn't changed. Watching these videos has encouraged me to train up my old bones and do it again with my son. I would encourage anyone to do this treck.
Michael Wade welcome nepal again sir/mam
1990's? I was fortunate to trek it in 1973. Much has changed, but you are right: people and mountains!
Yes I trekked this as well in late 80's with the love of my life and it was a true experience of a lifetime
I agree, I did the circuit back in 2008 and it was 21 days with a side trip to Tilicho. The route at the time was Besisahar to Jomsom, a bus to Marpha, and then Tatopani to Ghorepani before hiking down to Nayapul to leave.
wow that's great to hear !!!
We (People from Kingdom of Nepal) would like to thank each and every Individual Foreign Tourists who has visited our Country and has shown such a plenty of love towards us. And want to thanks form the bottom of heart for promoting thru your's great V'logs. we really appreciate for your great effort that you have given for us. Will even appreciate indeed in future if you want to come back again. We will be ready to welcome you warm again anytime and anywhere. Thank you again !!!
-Love from Kingdom of Nepal
Thanks for the kind words. I can't wait to return to your amazing country :)
Rather it should be other way round people should thank ppl of nepal
I was blessed to do the Annapurna Trek back in 1986 when I was 42, It will always be a life changing experience. I was fortunate to be in Bragha during a ceremonial Tibetan celebration. Thanks for letting me relive it, and realize how blessed we were to do it before roads.
I did this trek last December at the end of my travels through Nepal. Watching this video and recognizing all the gorgeous views and villages is amazing! Makes me want to go there again. Big recommendation to anyone who likes a good hike! Go visit Nepal, the people need you now more than ever. :)
Did you have a similar experience when you did it in December as well, with the trails being practically deserted?
Definitely! I had a really similar experience. I remember being told at the checkpoint in Manang that it was extremely empty everywhere, with only a small part of the usual amount of trekkers present in the Annapurna range. Both due to off-season and possibly the eartquake of april '15. It definitely looks like time stood still at some of those places.
Thanks for sharing your experience, would definitely hike this pass soon.
Carlijn Koehorst Better than Everest BC trek do you think?
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This is a NAT GEO standard video. photography, music and narration all looks excellent. well done and thanks !!
Thanks for the kind words!
@@JeffPelletier professional, feel like Nepal documentary or National Geo video. I cycling there 2 months ago
+1 here! Fabulous job!
That's the problem I prefer youtubers who include the sound of life around them as the travel would have been more in detail about the people living there and what the local food joints would be like and lodging as well.
I agree with you.
Nepalese Himalayan > Swiss alps by far
Trust me I visited both of these destination
Love from Great Britain to the land of brave Gurkhas and himalayans ❤🙏
its funny how people complain to spend 30 dollars a day all inclusive here whereas 30 dollars will hardly get you a meal at swiss alps
I can attest to that - we spent a few weeks in the Swiss Alps this fall and it was by far the most expensive place I've been.
Swiss nature is modern n modified n only white ice everywhere but Himalayan range is mostly green n filled with all types of species of animals n trees n natural habitants everywhere.🙏🙏🇮🇳💌💐🏵️❇️🔭
@Teringventje Switzerland is basically a manicured museum. Nepalese Himalayas are authentic and beautiful.
There is a difference between being unproductive and being objective. Objectivity obviously requires clearly defined objectives, which are dependent on what one is looking for, as you said. If what you are looking for is natural, stark, uninhibited mountains, the Himalayas beat the Swiss alps hands down. This would be a bit more of a discussion if we were considering the Andes or Atlas or Rockies.
No surprise that this film has over 2 million hits.
It really captures the beauty of this region.
I did the Pokhara-Jomson -Kagbeni-Annapurna base camp -Pokhara trail. The memories are undiminished and always give me pleasure to recall. Incredible place and wonderful people. A friendship formed from that time still remains close
Anyone planning to visit should should definitely go!
❤
Excellent video. You watch it (almost) accidentally for a few seconds, Booom. You're catched for 27min. Next morning you find yourself checking for flight prices. Good job.
Thanks +Laurent Jongbeys, that's very high praise!
yes you are right nice video you can check thisua-cam.com/channels/fL02HhJUmTXHX7OV8qT0oA.htmlvideos
Momondo... OMG I am on there several times a week now... scoping flights back there for next year lol
From someone who did this trek 31 years ago this magnificent video bought back so many memories. I instantly recognised so many of the scenes, mountains and villages. The villages look much the same and I think I almost recognised some of the villagers and their animals, although of course that would be impossible. Some things have changed such as the accomodation after Manang and before the Thorong La pass. 31 years ago there was nothing but a few stone buildings after Manang from memory. Our final camp before crossing the pass was on a flat hill with one stone shack and we slept in tents. We did that walk to the pass beginning in the dark at 2am the reach the top at sunrise. That was an experience etched into my memory with a glow worm torch to see by and slippery icy paths to navigate. But to see the sunrise from Thorong La was worth every torturous step to the top. I sat on the top of the pass for as long as I could taking in the view before the cold got too much and I had to continue on to Muktinath which looked a million miles away. But with each step down the mountain it became so much easier to breath and about 7 hours later we reached the village. So saddened to hear the roads have now reach Muktinath, we had to walk the Kali Gandaki valley all the way back to Pokhara which was where the roads ended back then. Great job with the video, it made me want to go back and do it all over again, but alas that will not happen.
So glad to hear it! It must have been such a different experience back then. I can only hope to go back myself one day - a decade on and I’ve yet to be able to make that happen.
Saddened??
Saddened because you couldn't go there by walking, remember that it is one of the most important Hindu temples and people from all over the world come to visit it . Specially older people as the belief is as you visit muktinath you get rid of all the wrongdoings in your life and go to heaven.
I walked the circuit with a group of friends from Malaysia, in 1987. It was an incredibly memorable 18 days. We walked the traditional route all the way to Pokhara and I took a short side hike to the Tibetan border. We used tents as there were far fewer lodgings then. The film of your trip brings it back. Many thanks 😊
Bringing back some very happy memories of trekking in that area back in 2003. Happy times and now dreaming of heading back. Beautiful country with beautiful people.
I wish i can do this trek do... Hoping to visit nepal soon
Beautiful beautiful place mountains seems like a home to me
Nepal is such a lovely country!❤️
ONE OF MOST BEAUTIFUL DOCUMENTARIES MADE ON HIMALAYAS...THANKS FOR SHARING THIS MASTERPIECE.
Thanks so much!
I can't imagine how difficult it must have been to plan and execute this trek, and with cameras, you deserve a well done.
I was trekking in late 95 or something like that. Between 95 and 96 anyway. We went some other circuit but also started from Jomson. I think we went to muktinath and some place that was 4200-4300m high. I am now saving money to visit Nepal again but I think no money for trekking but there are many many other places to see those mountains which are breath taking! I love Nepal forever! Most beautiful country in the world.
I realize this video is now 6 years old, but I just want to tell you how much I enjoyed it! The footage, the information - all awesome.
Thank you so much! Oldie but goodie, I suppose? 😉
I trekked the Annapurna circuit around the same time of year in 2015. One of the most amazing experiences of my life! You really captured the essence of the area and the impact of the increased tourism. Thanks for the video and the reminders of that beautiful place!
so you pased my village too😆near manang..
Thanks for the kind words!
On the trail of the lake at Manang I got engaged with the most beautiful being in the world. It's so nice to see it in this video. That makes me feel lucky and happy.
9:17 when there was no technologies in the past this was the villagers alarm clock. 😍
thought I have missed something like a sundial in this video and to find a roaster, was funny :-)
Well done! I only watched a couple minutes in because I'm about to do the trek myself and realized I didn't want to see what things look like before I see it for myself. But great production, if this hasn't been shown on TV then it should be.
Gabriel, your TREK brought me to this video! :)
Argent Tex
Cool. :)
Thanks for the kind words. Have you already done the trek? How was your experience?
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It's so great made documentry movie. One of the best I've seen on YT! There's no influencers silly faces show, disco music or appeals for subscribsion... Perfect pictures, proper narration from time to time, clear map directions and smile from beautiful woman from the roof of the world. Congratulations! You are professional movie maker, Mr Jeff.
I did this trek with big group, people from all over the world, was friendly and strong team. Guides were leading us with patience and hard work. Food in every village was unique, simple and amazing. Thank you Nepal for your hospitality ! My heart with you always 💚
I did the Annapurna Circuit in Oct-Nov 1989, and it remains an indelible memory - from Bhote Oder to Suikhet (the ends of the road at that time) in 18 days. It was with some trepidation that I opened this video, knowing how much change has been triggered by the new roads. I had seen dramatic change even from my first visit to Pokhara in 1986. I was glad to see, however, that the essence of the trek remains intact, and of course the mountains and scenery are timeless. It was great to revisit the circuit by video; I hope to return soon.
Nearly cried... I missed those pieces of Heaven .
Awesome +Rabins XP, so glad to hear it.
***** Thanks
This is so good, i have watched it more than 15 times in 3 months. The place is so peaceful, and your narration is damn too good. GREAT JOB.
I did this trail back in 2014 a few weeks after the freak blizzard. Thanks for allowing me to re visit my memories through your awesome videography!
When memories come alive. Did this trek entirely on foot in 2005 in 11 days to Tatopani along with a trek to Annapurna basecamp and back to Pokhara in 4 days. A day rest/acclimatisation in Manang and a day washing and drying rags along with enjoying the Tatopani pools by the river. The weather was great for 12 days, but the last 2 days the clouds rolled in. Bottom line, it was divinely beautiful. Muktinath and Bob Marley lodge and the fun and ... disconnection.
Thank you for bringing back memories.
This is a gem. By far the most precious video that I ever found on UA-cam
Easily the best video presentation I've seen on the Himalayan - wow! Thank you
Amazing coverage. Did this trek back in autumn 2012..these routes, trails, villages and the magnificent mountains still gives a great thrill!
Good trek for the Bucket List. A very memorable trek for the stunning scenery, the thousands of stone steps, the distant high peaks and the cool nights in my tent. I led a group of teenagers over this trek 2004 - all so trusting, never had a problem. A good trek over 19 days finishing in Pokara, where I met an old Sergeant Major from my Gurkha service as an officer - we enjoyed a beer or two talking over our Hong Kong days.
My country Nepal such a beautiful country 🇳🇵🇳🇵🏔️✅ I walked the Annapurna circuit Traking manang to Mustang about 35 days ago. This is the best video... The part where you show the breathtaking of the manang vally . Please visit again my country Nepal 🏔️🇳🇵🇳🇵
One of the most wonderful experience of my life 20 years ago with a friend who I now have no contact with. This brings back so many fond memories I wish those day's could be relieved, sad to know people can come and go in one's life.
Beautiful video.
Nepal is my favourite place of all time. Had so much fun exploring the beautiful mountains when I went for Pool Hill trek. My dream is to return and complete Everest Base Camp trek and see Everest with my own eyes.
This was the video that inspired me to do the circuit. ❤️ I come back and watch it.
Wow, that’s great! How was your experience?
@@JeffPelletier It was a very humbling experience. My most memorable moment was reaching Thorang la. Being the first to reach there in the morning, the silence there was something I had never experienced before. 👍
Amazing. Glad you were able to experience that!
Terrific video. Great images, editing and narration. Really informative since I'll be doing it in October.
First class job.
I'm really happy to be reminded of my one in a lifetime experience trekking the annapurna circuit right after the snowstorm in 2014. I really enjoyed the video although I hope for you that you know by know how to carry your backpack ;)
Thanks for the effort and giving me some nice memories!
I don’t know why but this is the most classical video of yours. Kudos.
3 years ago I walked the Annapurna Base Camp and it was fantastic. Next time it might be Annapurna Circuit. And you visited Bandipur - nice and relaxing spot. I loved it.
This is so far the most inspiring youtube video of Annapurna.
Thank you for sharing this, sir.
excellent video (y) .simply it inspires,
motivates ,build-up my confidence,encourage me to travel.thank you so much Jeff .
Oh what a solid video, all round excellence. Thanks for all the efforts you put in.
Jeff, beautiful trip documented! I can’t wait to go to Nepal! Thank you 🙏🏼
I really like your video 👍
I found this video and started reading all the comments on it. Thanks all of you for visiting our Nation and promoting tourism. You all are welcome again.
I can't get enough of this video, background sound, the way you narrate , even I'm from east Nepal.
Especially video quality is spectacular.
Just finished this trek last week, i was inspired by your vlog since 2019 and had been planning for this trip ever since. The annapurna circuit is overwhelmingly beautiful and i had such good memories during the trip , definitely memories of a lifetime❤
Hi @katiekatlovesu, did you do the trek this 2023? I'm wondering if it's still possible to do it without a guide...
@@AgustiPorta I encountered very few people that came without guides in april this year. But there were some checkpoints where they make sure every foreign trekker is accompanied. Guess those people might have walked together with groups that came with guides or sth. The trail is quite doable on your own if you’re experienced.
thankyou everyone for loving and thankyou very much for visiting my country and my hometown we are here to welcome you all again and again love u all
sushil thapa we them. This is great job.
Bro I need help
i felt in love with that country, i love going back some day and retire there!
Loved ur quotes!@!@
Most welcome @@@@
Best Video! Thank you for sharing. Welcoming you all to Nepal!
Amazingly filmed and edited. Your voice (so soothing and didnt talk too much) and the music were perfect too. This was so relaxing, thank you
This was one of the best videos I've watched in a long time.
Thanks so much for sharing your adventure with all of us. What a beautiful and enchanted place!
Thanks for the kind words Josh, it means a lot!
thank you very much for sharing Jeff.
wonderful video and Sound....
Wow! I am so impressed with this video! Excellent presentation! Beautiful and a gem of an adventure! TY for sharing!
One of the greatest videos on the treck. Music and fine editing has raised it to the level of an artistic display. The mesmerising scenes of the big birds playing over the valleys and mountains made me truely spellbound. Thanks a lot.
ohh nepal i miss u.thank u soo much jeff for making this video.
Thanks Jeff for capturing such glimpses... even we're unable to continue such a long trek being a Nepali...we return back from the pun hill.... Hats up myan
I did the little POON HILL trek in last october in Nepal and it was so beautiful, I never expected. I met a couple on their way to Annapurna circuit and now I saw this perfect video, well done, good job! Now I am infected with Nepal virus. Landscape, my guide, all the friendly people I met, I will go again and again.
WOW real great video with all the little nice things from Nepal. I have done the trail 1991 and 2011 an experience i never will forget my whole life. Things have changed but the people still remain the same.
I did this in 2007, nice to be reminded of parts of the trek, there is so much more to it
Fantastic film and narration! I hope to do this trek about the same time you did next year. Thanks for the insight and wonderful camerawork!
I did this trek in 2020 mid February to mid March. After passing Thorong La I continued to go on foot down to Marpha, Tatopani and Gandhruk. Definitely worth it. The pass was all in snow. I'd love to do go back to Nepal and do it again, although the pass wasn't easy to go through.
Thanks for the beautiful video. Brought tears to my eyes as it brought some of the most beautiful memories of my life.
Love nepal.
Dal bhat power 24 hour
Bonjour. Je serai sur ce circuit dans 1 mois et cette vidéo me donne encore plus hâte d'y être. Un GRAND merci
De rien. Comment était le trek?
The most incredible and astonishing video across youtube..great shots and great editing...i didn't even blink my eyes while watching the video! There is no any words in the dictionary to describe this incredible vlog/documentary!👏👏
Thanks very much for the kind words :)
What a great film! It brought back lots of memories. The Annapurna circuit is great in the way it takes you through a wholr range of different landscapes. You start in almost tropical rain forests and at the other extreme you have the wild-west surroundings of Mucktinath. Doing it out of season is definately a good idea. Sure you may get hampered by snow but the trails are completely empty and the lodges are really happy to see guests.
I did it first in 1990, obviously from Besi-Sahar, and then again in 2003. The roads hadn't cut into the route at all at that stage. In 2003 a professional runner friend and i, already acclimatised from a month near everest, did it with just day-bags in 4 1/2 days. But that included going down to Tatopani and over Poon hill to reach the road at Naya Pul. You can borrow blankets in the lodges if you ask so it was great to be travelling so light. It is quite sad to see how far the road has now pushed into the area, especially the parts below Jomson. I guess slowly the lower parts will become like Jiri, with most people bypassing them and getting a jeep out. It's a shame because Tatopani (literally, "Hot-water!) has great hot springs/baths which are fantastic, especially if you,ve had a hard (or fast) trek!
Anyway, thanks for posting the video. Good work.
one of the finest video on Annapurna circuit, even almost after a decade.
Thanks for this beautiful video and once again heartly welcome in our country Nepal
This is beautiful, thank you for posting this! I'm seventeen and not allowed to travel alone yet, but this one and the trek to Mt Kailash are the first on my bucketlist once I become an adult😁
Thank you so much for sharing the beauty of Nepal with the World. Without youtube & your channel I would never have known the beauty of this part of the world. God bless you on your adventures!
Beautiful video and thanks for taking us along on this splendid journey... I'm adding this to my must travel list. 🙏🏼 💜✨
Wonderful piece of film work......this guy really knows what he is doing with a camera.
Annapurna is just on another level. Absolutely stunning!
In the years 95-97 I trekked west USA Argentina and Chile, and Nepal. Back then the way started at besi sahar. From Manang took side trip to Tilicho lake, which was one of the most memorable treks there. The flight from Jomson cost 55usd to phokara, and another 50 to Kathmandu. After mukthinath there was a strech of trail that went through a desert scenery complete with deep sand and wind that creates little storms. As an avid trekker all places names and natural features are engraved in memory and will not be forgotten.
I was in Nepal for the Everest base camp trek in Nov. 2018....unfortunatley I had a very bad fall and injured my right Wrist, arm and shoulder. I had to be helicoptered out of Namche back to the Kathmandu hospital. Im still paying for that fall...wrist/thumb are just not the same. Watching your videos makes me want to go back and complete the trek.... sad to say the money cost is prohibitive to me now. Being retired I no longer have the income that I use to...BUT you never know. Loving your videos....
Sorry to hear about your injury! Maybe one day, you never know..
thnx for showin how gorgeous my country is! respect!!
So good Jeff. Again, this is a solid Gold Standard film. You never disappoint.
Yeti Adventure Films Thanks so much.
+Jeff Pelletier very good film..we are going this route 21 october..looking forward
Hey +Thomas Hetland, how was the trek?
Great video well done, really loved this hike when i was there in 09, done ten to 12 hour hikes daily and loved every moment of it but what i still think about most is the amazing food in the mountain air more than any place i ve ever been
The memories you have just made me re live have made my day. Great videography and narration. Dhanyabād 🙏
One of the best Annapurna docs I ever watched! Well made >3 Thanxs
Thanks +Navibom!
Thanks for this awesome video. Its like watching a continuous stream of majestic landscape pictures. Each with its own narration. I am trekking ABC this November and planning for ACT next year. This is definitely inspiring :)
Thanks Helme, and good luck with your trek next month!
Amazing Video.
I watched this a few times in the lead up to my Everest Base camp trek in 2018.
Rewatched it during the pandemic, hopefully I'll get back to Nepal again soon.
Great job on producing the video. Refreshing to watch a video without all the glam and glitter. Informative, great cinematography and very well done.
Loved this video and cannot wait to share on the facebook wall. thank you for the video.
@Dilip Gurung how are you mr dilip gurung?
long time no see.
The video looks simply amazing, well-done team! we hope to welcome more people from globally to serve and guide to this wonderland :) Namaste!
i glad to see this kind of video of my country and i thank you very much.
After watching this, I really feel like going... one more to the crowd.
Luckily i was there 25 years ago. This movie was like walking it again.
Thanx!
Thanks for the great memories. I did the trek in 1989, and loved every minute of it. Watching your video brought so much back. Watching the griffins circling beneath you, that when you know your high. Did you experience the Jomson wind? It's said to pick up every day at 11am. I checked my watch, it was two minutes to. Great memories, thanks again..
this video it's perfect,
to understand my next travel in Nepal
thank you so much
Very nice video, high quality, good narration and background music! I love it!
What a fantastic video and great narration!! Thank You.
Looks incredible! This is on my bucket list.
Welcome! may I assist you?
Fantastic video! Thanks for sharing!
Wow. You must have had hours upon hours of phenomenal photography to create this. Glad I was not having to decide what to use! Thank you for sharing your beautiful trek.
This nice video reminds me the impressive ABC & MBC trekking 5 and 7years ago. Thx.
thanks for sharing this beautiful experience with the world.
thanks for raising awareness about the coming constructions of roads, encourages me to not postpone going there any further- sad to know that the pure natural beauty and ancient heritage of such treks are being threatened by such modern developments glad for the insight about other side trails, villages tho. nicely captured footage, like the addition of googleearth tracking the trail
THANK YOU. THAT WAS SO BEAUTIFUL. i HAVE NO WORDS.
Loved this, thanks for making! Would love to do that trek one day.