Silent trek to the Annapurna Circuit: My Solo Journey Through the Heart of Nepal
Annapurna Circuit: Listening to the Mountains Annapurna circuit; The sound of my boots crunching against gravel, the fluttering of prayer flags, and the soft whisper of the wind — that’s how my story begins on 10th August, 2025. I am Deep Rai, and this is the story of my silent solo trek on the Annapurna Circuit — a journey not just across Nepal’s most iconic trail, but deep into my own thoughts and silence. Silent hiking is not about the absence of sound; it’s about rediscovering the presence of everything around you. The Call of the Annapurna Circuit The Annapurna Circuit, stretching through central Nepal, is one of the world’s most breathtaking and culturally rich trekking routes. It leads from the lush greenery of Besisahar to the arid highlands near Muktinath, crossing villages where ancient traditions still breathe in rhythm with the mountains. But my purpose wasn’t only to reach Thorong La Pass (5,416 m) — it was to listen to the stories the trail whispers, and to hear my ...
