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Walk the classic Annapurna Circuit from river valleys to Thorong La pass, crossing living villages, high pastures and panoramic Himalayan summits. This 15–16 day trek balances acclimatization with sustained mountain days and lodge-based comforts.
Walk the classic Annapurna Circuit from river valleys to Thorong La pass, crossing living villages, high pastures and panoramic Himalayan summits. This 15–16 day trek balances acclimatization with sustained mountain days and lodge-based comforts.
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Operated by Himalayan Social Journey · Manang, Gandaki Province
Dawn breaks cold on a stony ridge and the first light scrubs the Annapurna summits bright white; prayer flags snap and the valley exhales below. You begin in terraced foothills and walk through rhododendron-scented forest, cross the braided Kali Gandaki and move up into wind-scoured high pastures where yaks graze like punctuation on the landscape.
challenging.
15–16 days.
Good cardiovascular fitness; able to hike 5–7 hours per day with uphill sections and carry a daypack. Prior multi-day hiking experience helps.
Yes—ACAP and TIMS permits are required for this region; operators normally arrange them before you start but keep copies with you.
The highest point is Thorong La at 5,416 m; altitude sickness risk increases above 3,000 m, so acclimatization days and conservative ascent are essential.
Tea-houses offer basic twin rooms and meals; expect simple beds, shared or outdoor toilets in some places, and limited hot-water availability dependent on solar.
Spring (March–May) and autumn (late September–November) offer the most stable weather and clear views; monsoon months are wet and winter can bring deep snow on passes.
The circuit follows old trans-Himalayan trade routes linking Mustang with the lowlands; villages along the route preserve Gurung and Thakali cultural practices and mountain pilgrimage traditions at Muktinath.
Tourism pressures require responsible trekking—use refill stations, pack out waste when possible, and choose lodges that support local communities and waste management.
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