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A 16-day loop around the Annapurna massif that includes Tilicho Lake and the Thorong La pass—expect high alpine terrain, Buddhist villages, and dramatic views. This guide covers what you’ll see, the permits you’ll need, and how to prepare for the altitude and changing weather.
A 16-day loop around the Annapurna massif that includes Tilicho Lake and the Thorong La pass—expect high alpine terrain, Buddhist villages, and dramatic views. This guide covers what you’ll see, the permits you’ll need, and how to prepare for the altitude and changing weather.
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Operated by Discovery World Trekking · Manang, Gandaki Province
The day begins before dawn on a winding mountain road: a slow, rickety bus slides out of Kathmandu and climbs through terraced villages until the Himalaya appears—raw, vertical, unblinking. On trail, suspension bridges sway underfoot, the pine-scented air thins, and each ridge reveals a new face of Annapurna, from glittering cornices to bare rock walls.
challenging.
14–16 days (itinerary commonly 16 days).
Good aerobic fitness and multi-day trekking endurance; able to carry a daypack and manage long ascents.
Yes—Annapurna Conservation Area Permit (ACAP) and a TIMS card are required; your operator typically arranges these.
Spring (Apr–May) and fall (Sept–Nov) offer the most stable weather and clear mountain views; monsoon and deep winter are less suitable.
Yes—local agencies provide guides and porters; hiring a guide is strongly recommended for navigation, acclimatization advice and logistics.
Early signs include headache, nausea, dizziness and poor sleep—descend immediately if symptoms worsen or breathing becomes difficult.
The Annapurna region is part of the Annapurna Conservation Area (est. 1986) and has long been a crossroads of Hindu pilgrimage and Tibetan Buddhist culture—Muktinath is sacred to both faiths.
This is a fragile alpine environment—follow Leave No Trace, pay ACAP fees, support local lodges and avoid single-use plastics to reduce impact.
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