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Annapurna Circuit
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a legendary 16-day loop around the Annapurna massif
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Annapurna Circuit Trek
Best time to trek.
The Annapurna Circuit climbs from green river valleys to the 5,416 m Thorong La — pick your months and see what to expect for trails, views and the pass crossing. Temperatures shown are approximate for Manang (3,540 m).
- Stable weather and clear skies, with the best views of Annapurna, Gangapurna and Dhaulagiri
- Autumn brings dry trails after the monsoon, plus Dashain and Tihar festivals in the lower villages
- Spring brings rhododendron forests in bloom along the Marsyangdi valley, though March can still leave snow near the pass
- Thorong La is most reliably crossable now — still start before dawn to beat the afternoon winds
- The busiest, priciest months — book teahouses and guides well ahead, especially in Manang and Thorong Phedi
- December is crisp and clear, but nights above Manang drop well below freezing and snow on the pass is possible
- May is warm in the lower valleys with hazy views, while the pass is usually open before the monsoon arrives
- September is the tail of the monsoon: the lower trail can be wet and leechy, while the upper valley sits in a rain shadow
- Quieter trails and easier teahouse beds than in peak months
- Pack a down jacket and a warm sleeping bag for December, and a rain jacket with gaiters for September
- January and February bring deep cold and heavy snow; Thorong La is often closed or dangerous, and some upper teahouses shut
- June to August brings monsoon rain, landslides and leeches on the lower trail, with cloud hiding the peaks
- The upper section near Manang sits in a rain shadow, so it stays drier than the valley below
- Trails are lush, green and nearly empty of other trekkers
- The least reliable window for the full circuit — build in spare days and trek with an experienced guide
| Month | Temp (High/Low)Temp °C | Precip. (mm)Rain mm | Weather OpinionWeather |
|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 4°/-9° | 25 | |
| FebruaryFeb | 5°/-8° | 40 | |
| MarchMar | 9°/-4° | 55 | |
| AprilApr | 13°/0° | 60 | |
| MayMay | 16°/4° | 70 | |
| JuneJun | 18°/8° | 90 | |
| JulyJul | 18°/9° | 110 | |
| AugustAug | 18°/9° | 110 | |
| SeptemberSep | 16°/6° | 80 | |
| OctoberOct | 15°/2° | 25 | |
| NovemberNov | 10°/-3° | 8 | |
| DecemberDec | 6°/-7° | 10 |
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The Annapurna Circuit, Mapped.
From the green river valleys of Besisahar to the high, wind-swept crossing of Thorong La and the apple orchards of Marpha — trace the route around the Annapurna massif, where prayer flags line the ridges, teahouses glow at the end of every day, and each pass and village opens onto a new landscape.
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Annapurna Circuit · 14 Days
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