Annapurna Region • 15 Days
Iconic and diverse trekking route crossing Thorong La and visiting sacred Muktinath.
From lush lowlands to the arid Manang valley and deep Kali Gandaki Gorge.
Optional Tilicho Lake hike with alpine panoramas.
Information is aligned with 2024/2025 permit tables and current route logistics reported by active operators.
Annapurna Circuit Trek difficulty is moderate to strenuous because of distance and high-pass altitude. Thorong La day is the hardest section for most people.
You do not need technical climbing skills, but you should be ready for long days and cold early starts near the pass.
The Annapurna Circuit Trek best time is usually spring and autumn. Those windows usually offer better pass conditions and clearer mountain views.
Deep winter can bring heavy snow and potential pass closure. Monsoon adds rain and landslide risk on lower access roads.
As of 2024/2025, Annapurna Circuit Trek cost often lands around USD 900 to 1,800 for guided teahouse style trips. Trip length and side detours like Tilicho Lake increase the total.
Transport mode at the start and exit points can also change your budget a lot.
Most trekkers arrange ACAP and TIMS permits before heading to the trail. Carry passport copies and permit printouts since checkpoints remain common.
The route is usually approached by road from Kathmandu or Pokhara, with several possible start and end points depending on weather and available days.
Your Annapurna Circuit Trek packing list should include warm layers for pass day plus sun gear for dry high terrain. Temperature swings are large.
Teahouses are broad and varied across this circuit. Lower villages feel greener and more agricultural, while higher villages feel more alpine and sparse.
Menus are practical and repetitive, which is normal for Himalayan trails. The social side is great because many trekkers share pass-condition updates every evening.
Good acclimatization around Manang matters more than trying to move fast.