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Annapurna view range

From the lakeside resort town of Pokhara, a great wall of white fills the northern horizon. This is the Annapurna range, which tops out with the 8,091m Annapurna I.

There’s a huge variety of Annapurna trekking routes, from simple walks in the flowery foothills, to legendary hidden valleys that feel like Tibet and require special permits to visit.

But whatever trek you choose, one thing is for sure: the mountain scenery will blow you away. Standing in the heart of the cirque at the end of the Annapurna Sanctuary trek could move you to tears, and the wilderness around Tilicho Lake will probably be the best mountain scenery you’ll ever lay eyes on.

And then there’s the Annapurna Circuit, the classic walk of Nepal, and one that for many years was hyped as the single best trek on the planet.

The scenery here is second to none, and there’s the added advantage that most treks are simple to organise, trailheads easy to reach on public transport, and accommodation and facilities abundant and of a very high quality. So forget the glory of Everest, Annapurna is where it’s at!

Trekking in Nepal

Everything you need to know about Nepal trekking

The Nepal trekking industry is plagued with an oversupply problem – there seem to be more trekking operators than actual trekkers, which puts immense downward pressure on prices. This might seem like a good thing for you, but when you see a 12 day EBC trek for $800 it means corners are being cut somewhere, usually in the pay and quality (and therefore safety and wellbeing) of ground staff. Personally I always recommend booking with a Nepal based and owned operator, but do plenty of homework first...read more

14 days

Annapurna & Poon Hill Sunrise Trek

A customisable trek to the Annapurna Sanctuary and Poon Hill
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15 days

Road-free Annapurna Circuit itinerary

A new alternative to the classic route
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  • Dharapani

    Dharapani

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  • Chame

    Chame

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  • Upper Pisang

    Upper Pisang

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  • Manang

    Manang

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  • Yak Kharka

    Yak Kharka

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  • Thorung Phedi

    Thorung Phedi

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  • Thorung La

    Thorung La

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  • Muktinath

    Muktinath

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  • Jomsom

    Jomsom

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  • Jomsom

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  • Marpha

    Marpha

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  • Larjung

    Larjung

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  • Ghasa

    Ghasa

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  • Tatopani

    Tatopani

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  • Tatopani

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  • Ghorepani

    Ghorepani

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  • Naya Pul

    Naya Pul

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  • Pokhara

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Annapurna Region Tours

Kathmandu, Poon Hill, Machhapuchhare Base Camp

Annapurna & Poon Hill Sunrise Trek

A customisable trek to the Annapurna Sanctuary and Poon Hill

14 daysFrom $1,350
Annapurna Region, Thasang, Galeshwor

Mustang Multisport Adventure

Epic bike, hike and rafting adventure

12 daysFrom $2,890
Annapurna Region

Mohare Danda Trek

Eco community lodge trek

10 daysFrom $1,600
Annapurna Region

Annapurna Luxury Lodge Trek

Experience this diverse trip in luxury

13 daysFrom $3,650
Annapurna Region, Poon Hill

Annapurna Sanctuary Trek

Moderate trekking route in the Annapurna range

13 daysFrom $1,979
Annapurna Region, Poon Hill

Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek

Easy-going trek to Poon Hill

7 daysFrom $1,370

Annapurna Region Travel Companies

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Travel Max Guide

Day tours and treks in the Himalayas
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Alpine Ramble Treks

Leading Kathmandu-based trekking agency
South Asia, Southeast Asia

Red Lantern Journeys

Culture, culinary, and adventure tours in Asia
Nepal

Amigo Treks & Expeditions

Leading Kathmandu-based trekking agency
South Asia, East Asia

Nepal Footprint Holiday

Locally-owned Kathmandu trekking company
South Asia

Apex Asia Holidays

Adventures to Nepal & Bhutan
Nepal

Green Society Adventure

Nepal

Nepal Vision Treks & Expeditions

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