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Annapurna region trekking

The most-visited trekking region in Nepal — variety from a 5-day sunrise viewpoint to a 14-day high-pass circuit.

The Annapurna Conservation Area covers more elevation diversity than any other Nepal region — from 800 m subtropical valleys to the 5,416 m Thorong La pass. Standard treks include the Annapurna Circuit, Annapurna Base Camp (the sanctuary), the short Poon Hill / Ghorepani-Ghandruk loop, and the ridge-walk Mardi Himal trek. Access is from Pokhara (a 25-minute flight or 6-hour drive from Kathmandu). All routes need the ACAP permit plus a TIMS card; restricted-area permits aren't required (unlike neighbouring Manaslu).

Treks in this region (4)

Annapurna Circuit ★ 4.7
Annapurna · Challenging

Annapurna Circuit

A complete loop crossing Thorong La pass — paddy fields to high desert, pine forests to apple orchards in a single trek.

14 days 5,416 m
From NPR 89,000
Annapurna Base Camp ★ 4.8
Annapurna · Moderate

Annapurna Base Camp

A direct route into the Annapurna Sanctuary, a glacial amphitheatre walled by eight-thousanders.

8 days 4,130 m
From NPR 55,000
Mardi Himal ★ 4.7
Annapurna · Moderate

Mardi Himal

A short, sharp ridge walk with the closest possible view of Machapuchare's fishtail summit.

5 days 4,500 m
From NPR 28,000
Poon Hill / Ghorepani-Ghandruk ★ 4.6
Annapurna · Easy

Poon Hill / Ghorepani-Ghandruk

The classic Annapurna sunrise — 3,210 m Poon Hill viewpoint, rhododendron forest, Gurung villages. The most accessible Nepal trek.

5 days 3,210 m
From NPR 22,000