Annapurna Circuit Trek

Annapurna Circuit Trek: Best Time

The naturally gifted seasons with cool weather and pleasing views of Autumn/ Fall (September, October, November) and the blossoming Spring (March, April, May) will be very ideal for walking the path of the Annapurna Circuit trek.

Winter of December, January, and February will engulf the Thorong La Pass route with deep snow while the summer heat and heavy monsoon rain fill the Annapurna Circuit trek route with mud and leeches.

Annapurna Circuit Trek 14 Days Adventure: Difficulty Grade

The Annapurna circuit trek 14 days adventure is a level III upper intermediate journey that stretches about 220 km with a maximum height of 5416 m.

The route to the Pass is certainly not technical but long and exhausting. The route around the tenth tallest peak features diverse terrain including deep dark jungles to alpine lands.

The walking duration of each day will be generally below 6 hours but on the pass day can reach up to 9 hours. However, with adequate physical training, even the trekking novices can attempt this journey with ease.

Acute Mountain Sickness/AMS and Prevention

The Annapurna Circuit trek has an altitude challenge and so there is a major concern of AMS. However, a rest and acclimating plan in Manang that we have placed for you will help you well adapt before attempting the Pass.

If you feel headaches, sleep issues, swollen limbs, exhaustion, and nausea, rehydrate as much as you can with lemon and honey water. Rest and sleep where you are and use a Diamox tablet (you shouldn’t have any kidney conditions).

Training Needed for the Annapurna Circuit Trek Itinerary

We suggest you improve your physical capability for long day treks and pass crossing with gradual aerobic workouts such as walking, swimming, cycling, running, sports like basketball and football, squats, pull-ups, push-ups, stair climbs, and squats.

Sleeping, Food and Travel Arrangements

A double bedroom of elite three-star hotels of Pokhara and Kathmandu will be your sleeping establishment during our Annapurna circuit trek 14 days trip. You will get early morning breakfasts on your stay.

On the trek, you will sleep in a homely mountain tea house’s double room where you will also get your daily lunches, breakfasts, and dinners.

A bus or public transport will be used for the Kathmandu Besisahar and Jomsom-Pokhara transfers while a tourist bus will ride you back to Kathmandu.

For a tiny added amount, we can also upgrade your travel via private transport and via short flights.

Travel Insurance

Travel insurance for the Annapurna circuit trek is obligatory and should support for your expenses for any helicopter rescues, and medical costs up to 5700 m. The time of your travel insurance should be active for the entire trek.

Mandatory Permits for the Annapurna Circuit Trek

For all the treks in the Annapurna area including the Annapurna circuit trek, the Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP) and the Trekkers’ Information Management System (TIMS) cards are essential which Himalayan Hope Treks team will manage for you.