Annapurna Circuit Quick Guide: Everything You Need to Know
Winter trekking on the Annapurna Circuit is possible but demands patience: Thorong La pass closes under snow for weeks, and you must time your arrival in Manang with a weather window and the resolve to turn back if it does not come.
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