Annapurna Circuit
A route-by-route breakdown of the classic Annapurna Circuit as a bookable alternative to the crowded Everest Base Camp trail, with teahouse logistics and altitude strategy.
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quick guide
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.
trip report
My Winter in Annapurna Circuit: A Travel Story
A first-person winter trek up the Annapurna Circuit to Manang and Khangsar, where fresh snow on Thorong La forced a turnaround — and left villages, and dal bhat, all to myself.
best of list
The Best Things to Do in Annapurna Circuit
Poon Hill at dawn, Muktinath's eternal flame, Marpha's apple brandy: a ranked, winter-honest guide to the Annapurna Circuit's best stops and which ones to save for spring.
destination guide
The Annapurna Circuit: A Trekker's Guide to Nepal's Ultimate Himalayan Adventure
From subtropical rice terraces to the 5,416m Thorong La pass, the Annapurna Circuit delivers Nepal's most varied teahouse trek. Here's how to plan the crossing right, season by season.