The complete guidebook.
Route guides, planning guides, and practical resources for trekking in the Annapurna region. Everything we publish lives here.
Detailed guides for each major Annapurna trek: duration, difficulty, scenery, and who each route suits best.
- Annapurna Base Camp
The classic sanctuary trek through rhododendron forest to the Annapurna amphitheatre.
- Mardi HimalComing soon
A quieter ridge walk with intimate views of Machhapuchhre and the Annapurna range.
View preview → - Ghorepani / Poon HillComing soon
A foothill circuit famous for sunrise panoramas over the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges.
View preview → - PanchaseComing soon
A short hill walk from Pokhara, with forest, village stays, and a wide sunrise view.
View preview → - Khopra DandaComing soon
A quieter ridge above the Ghorepani foothills, with close views of Dhaulagiri and Annapurna.
View preview → - Annapurna CircuitComing soon
The full circumnavigation of the Annapurna massif: diverse terrain, culture, and altitude.
View preview → - Tilicho LakeComing soon
A high glacial lake above Manang, usually added as a side trip on the Annapurna Circuit.
View preview → - Nar Phu ValleyComing soon
A restricted valley of Nar and Phu villages, usually linked to the Annapurna Circuit over Kang La.
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Practical answers before you go: costs, timing, permits, packing, altitude, and guide considerations.
- Which Annapurna trek is right for you?
Compare ABC, Mardi Himal, Poon Hill, Panchase, Khopra Danda, the Circuit, Tilicho Lake, and Nar Phu by time, fitness, and what you want from the trek.
- All Annapurna trek guides
Detailed route guides for each major Annapurna trek.
- Best time to trek AnnapurnaComing soon
Spring, monsoon, autumn, and winter, the real trade-offs between seasons.
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- How much does an Annapurna trek cost?
Guide fees, porters, teahouses, permits, transport, and where your money goes.
- Annapurna trekking permitsComing soon
Current permit requirements, costs, and where to obtain them.
View preview → - Do you need a guide?
Where a licensed guide is required in the Annapurna Conservation Area, and the short trips that are exempt.
- Annapurna packing listComing soon
What to bring for a teahouse trek in the Annapurna region.
View preview → - Altitude and acclimatizationComing soon
Understanding altitude risk and acclimatization on Annapurna treks.
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- How to choose a trekking guideComing soon
What to look for in experience, communication, safety, and pricing.
View preview → - Local expertise
Narayan, our local expert for Annapurna treks, and how to enquire.
Our local expert for Annapurna treks: route knowledge and on-the-ground experience beyond what a written guide can cover.
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