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Annapurna Region


From Pokhara's foothills to the high passes of the Annapurna Circuit, Nepal's classic trekking country.

Peak
Annapurna I, 8,091 m
High pass
Thorong La, 5,416 m
Communities
Gurung & Thakali
Known for
Annapurna Circuit, Base Camp trek
Geography

Getting to know Annapurna Region

The Annapurna region centres on the Annapurna massif in west-central Nepal, ranging from subtropical foothills near Pokhara to the high, arid trans-Himalayan terrain around Thorong La pass. It is home to Gurung and Thakali communities and to two of the world's best-known trekking routes: the Annapurna Circuit and the Annapurna Base Camp trek.

Peak
Annapurna I, 8,091 m
High pass
Thorong La, 5,416 m
Communities
Gurung & Thakali
Known for
Annapurna Circuit, Base Camp trek
Best Time to Visit

Annapurna Region, month by month

Hover any month for details. Colour reflects the general climate — plan around the peak window below.

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Cool Pleasant Hot Monsoon

Mar – May & Sep – Nov · Best time

Stable weather, spring rhododendron blooms or clear autumn skies.

Jun – Aug · Avoid

Monsoon brings landslide and leech risk on lower trails.

Dec – Feb · Good option

Cold, with high passes such as Thorong La potentially snowbound.

Sample Itineraries

Ready-to-quote Annapurna Region itineraries

Starting points for your clients — every route can be tailored on length, pace and hotel category.

Annapurna Base Camp (Short)

Time-limited trekkers
7Days
Pokhara
Ghandruk
ABC

A compact route to Annapurna Base Camp and back.

Annapurna Circuit

Experienced trekkers
12Days
Besisahar
Manang
Thorong La
Muktinath

The classic circuit crossing the high Thorong La pass.

Poon Hill Trek

First-time & family trekkers
4Days
Pokhara
Ghorepani
Poon Hill

A shorter, family-friendly trek to the famous sunrise viewpoint.

Ghandruk Village Trek

First-time trekkers
3Days
Pokhara
Ghandruk

Gentle village-to-village walking through Gurung settlements.

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