Everything you need before you go.
Practical Annapurna planning: route choice, costs, timing, permits, preparation, and guide considerations. This is the contents page of the field guide.
- 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.
Need help choosing a route or guide?
Tell us about your dates, experience, and what you want from the trek: we can help you narrow the choice.
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