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StrenuousAnnapurna, Nepal
Annapurna Circuit Trek
A complete Himalayan experience — trekking through subtropical jungle, alpine meadows, and high-altitude desert around the Annapurna massif with the highest trekking pass in Nepal.
Quick Answer
The Annapurna Circuit trek takes 10–21 days, reaches a maximum altitude of 5,416m, and costs $900–$1800 total (permits included). It is rated strenuous and best done in spring or fall.
Duration
10–21
days
Max Altitude
5,416m
17,769 ft
Total Cost
$900–$1800
USD per person
Best Seasons
spring
fall
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Trek Highlights
- Thorong La Pass 5416m
- Muktinath Temple
- Manang valley
- Diverse landscapes from jungle to desert
- Poon Hill sunrise
Permits & Documents Required
TIMS Card
$20 (individual) / $10 (group)Trekkers' Information Management System card
Nepal Tourism Board, Kathmandu or PokharaProcessing: Same day
Annapurna Conservation Area Permit (ACAP)
$30 (Foreigner) / $10 (SAARC)Required for all trekkers entering the Annapurna Conservation Area
ACAP office in Pokhara or KathmanduProcessing: Same day
Tip: Get your TIMS card and permits from the Nepal Tourism Board office in Kathmandu or Pokhara before starting your trek. Bring passport-sized photos and a copy of your passport.
Complete Equipment Checklist
🧥Clothing(12 items)
- Moisture-wicking base layers
- Fleece mid-layer jacket
- Waterproof shell jacket
- Trekking trousers (zip-off)
- Thermal underwear
- Warm hat & sun hat
- Gloves (liner + insulated)
- Wool/synthetic hiking socks (4+ pairs)
- Gaiters
- Down jacket (-20C)
- Balaclava / neck gaiter
- Insulated trekking boots
🎒Gear(8 items)
- 60–70L trekking backpack
- Sleeping bag (-10C rated)
- Trekking poles (collapsible)
- Headlamp + spare batteries
- Water bottles (2× 1L)
- Waterproof stuff sacks
- Crampons / microspikes
- UV-protection sunglasses (Cat 4)
🩺Essentials(9 items)
- Passport + permit photocopies
- First aid kit
- Diamox (altitude sickness prevention)
- Sunscreen SPF50+ & lip balm
- Water purification tablets
- Snacks (energy bars, trail mix)
- Cash in NPR (ATMs unreliable on trail)
- Oxygen saturation monitor (pulse oximeter)
- Emergency whistle
📷Optional(7 items)
- Kindle / book
- Playing cards
- Binoculars
- Journal & pen
- Portable charger (10000mAh+)
- Camera with extra batteries (cold drains fast)
- Satellite communicator (InReach)
📖 In-depth guide available
Read our complete day-by-day Annapurna Circuit guide with permit costs, teahouse tips, and altitude acclimatization advice.
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