A New Annapurna Circuit? {Gadling}

Apr 18th 2009 8:56AM Most locals seem to want the road or are resigned to it. Local economic access and provisions and emergency egress are precieved on the balance as positive. The esthethics of noise and dust the road causes are mainly bidesi concerns. The alternative walking route is an excellent idea! Will local enterprise spring-up along the new trail? Who has an interest in building new lodge/resturants in the most favourable stops?