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One of the world's greatest trekking routes, circumnavigating the entire Annapurna massif. The circuit crosses the Thorong La pass at 5,416m — one of the world's highest motorable passes — and traverses dramatically diverse landscapes from subtropical lowlands through pine forests, alpine meadows, and the high-altitude Mustang desert.
◈Thorong La Pass at 5,416m
◈Muktinath Temple — sacred Hindu and Buddhist site
◈Tilicho Lake side trip
◈Pisang and Braga villages
◈Kali Gandaki gorge — world's deepest
◈Poon Hill sunrise (optional extension)
Route Map
Tap any waypoint for elevation and day info. 10 stops along the route.
Elevation Profile
Packing List
✓ Altitude medication
✓ Trekking poles (mandatory for Thorong La)
✓ Crampons if crossing Thorong La in early morning ice
✓ Waterproof jacket
✓ Warm sleeping bag
✓ Offline Annapurna Circuit map
⚠ Emergency Contacts
ACAP Office Chame
+977-64-440047
rescue
Manang Hospital
+977-66-400014
hospital
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The Traveler's Notebook
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