Annapurna Circuit trek

Challenge yourself to trek the beautiful, rewarding and mountainous Annapurna Circuit.

Top reads

You can find three of our most popular Annapurna Circuit blog posts below. The first looks at the Annapurna Circuit so you can know what to expect and look forward to! the next offers 10 helpful tips for completely the trek both safely and comfortably. Finally, we compare the Annapurna Circuit with Nepal's other famous multiday trek: the Everest Base Camp trek.

Annapurna Circuit route – a day-by-day itinerary

At Follow Alice we offer an exciting six-day Annapurna Circuit trek which sees you walk the very best section of the famous trail. The overall trip is 13 days as there's some travel involved, and we also give time for enjoying Kathmandu and Pokhara.

10 tips for trekking the Annapurna Circuit

Planning to trek the Annapurna Circuit in Nepal? These 10 tips cover everything from acclimatisation and gear to weather, rest and safety so you can tackle the Thorong La Pass with confidence.

Annapurna Circuit vs Everest Base Camp

So you want to go trekking in Nepal. Wonderful! We want to take you! But do you do the Annapurna Circuit or Everest Base Camp trek? Helping you answer that question is what this post is all about. We talk trek length, difficulty, weather, cost and more!

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Looking to hike the Annapurna Circuit? We've got your back with all of the necessary info to you plan, prepare physically, pack your bags, and more! Take a look at how much the Annapurna Circuit trek costs, when is the best time of year to do it, what the Nar-Phu extension looks like, and much more useful stuff!

Preparation

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General Safety

Must-know Annapurna Circuit safety tips

Visit a doctor before doing the Annapurna Circuit

Do You Need a Guide for Annapurna?

Mountain Crew

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Advice and tips

10 tips for trekking the Annapurna Circuit

Bucket list

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General info

Annapurna Circuit accommodation

Annapurna’s Fishtail Mountain: an untouched jewel

Annapurna circuit length

Altitude Safety

What's the elevation gain on Annapurna Circuit?

Elevation gain on the Nar–Phu & Annapurna Circuit

Get excited

Why the Annapurna Circuit is Nepal's golden child

What’s So Special About Annapurna?

Campsites

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Cost

How much does the Annapurna Circuit cost?

Packing list

Your complete Annapurna Circuit packing list

Best hiking boots for the Annapurna Circuit

Wildlife

Annapurna Circuit wildlife encounters

Trek comparisons

Annapurna Circuit vs Everest Base Camp

How to Book Your Annapurna Circuit Trek

Climate and seasons

Best time to hike the Annapurna Circuit

Best time to trek Nar–Phu and Annapurna Circuit

Weather at Annapurna Base Camp Nepal

Gadgets and power

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Difficulty and training

Is the Annapurna Circuit hard?

How should I train for the Annapurna Circuit?

Route comparisons

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Sustainable travel

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Routes

Annapurna Circuit route – a day-by-day itinerary

Nar–Phu and Annapurna Circuit trek route

Annapurna Circuit trekking map and trail guide

Client stories

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Hygiene

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Ready for an adventure?

From

$

2290

13-day Annapurna Circuit trek with flights

Trek the incomparable Annapurna Circuit while saving time at the end by hopping on two short and incredibly scenic domestic flights.

13

days

5.0

From

$

1590

13-day Annapurna Circuit by road

This Annapurna Circuit trek itinerary is a truly immersive experience suited to budget-conscious folks as you travel to and from Kathmandu by road.

13

days

5.0

From

$

2590

16-day Nar–Phu trek

The Nar–Phu and Annapurna Circuit trek is an extended version of the classic Annapurna Circuit.

16

days

5.0