Annapurna Guides

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.

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  • Ghorepani / Poon HillComing soon

    A foothill circuit famous for sunrise panoramas over the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges.

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  • PanchaseComing soon

    A short hill walk from Pokhara, with forest, village stays, and a wide sunrise view.

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  • Khopra DandaComing soon

    A quieter ridge above the Ghorepani foothills, with close views of Dhaulagiri and Annapurna.

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  • Annapurna CircuitComing soon

    The full circumnavigation of the Annapurna massif: diverse terrain, culture, and altitude.

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  • Tilicho LakeComing soon

    A high glacial lake above Manang, usually added as a side trip on the Annapurna Circuit.

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  • 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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Planning guidesPlan your trek hub →

Practical answers before you go: costs, timing, permits, packing, altitude, and guide considerations.

Choose Your Trek
Timing
  • Best time to trek AnnapurnaComing soon

    Spring, monsoon, autumn, and winter, the real trade-offs between seasons.

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Budget
Rules & Permits
  • Annapurna trekking permitsComing soon

    Current permit requirements, costs, and where to obtain them.

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  • Do you need a guide?

    Where a licensed guide is required in the Annapurna Conservation Area, and the short trips that are exempt.

Prepare
  • Annapurna packing listComing soon

    What to bring for a teahouse trek in the Annapurna region.

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  • Altitude and acclimatizationComing soon

    Understanding altitude risk and acclimatization on Annapurna treks.

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Guides & Porters
  • How to choose a trekking guideComing soon

    What to look for in experience, communication, safety, and pricing.

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  • Local expertise

    Narayan, our local expert for Annapurna treks, and how to enquire.

Local expertise
Meet Narayan

Our local expert for Annapurna treks: route knowledge and on-the-ground experience beyond what a written guide can cover.

Local expertise

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