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Annapurna Circuit Trek (ACT)

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217 km Length
approx. 11 days Duration
8.500 m Elevation gain
8.240 m Elevation loss
5.416 m Highest point
Mar–Apr · Sep–Nov Best time to go

Overview of the Annapurna Circuit Trek

Difficulty
Length 217 km
Elevation gain 8.500 m
Elevation loss 8.240 m
Highest Point 5.416 m · Thorung La Pass
Lowest Point 760 m · Besisahar
Round Trip No
Walk in both directions Yes

Elevation at a glance

Highest and lowest point, ascent and descent

217 km
8.500 m
8.240 m
Thorung La Pass
5.416 m
Besisahar
760 m

Best time to go

March – April, September – November
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About the trail

The Annapurna Circuit Trek runs for a length of 217 kilometers through Nepal.

The difficulty of the trail is rated as hard and demanding and it usually takes 11 days to walk the Annapurna Circuit Trek.
Of course, how long it really takes for the trail depends on the experience and fitness of the hikers.

The drinking water supply is on the way no problem, since there are numerous possibilities to fill up the water supplies.
This can be done, for example, at streams, springs, but also at wells or public facilities. However, the water may have to be filtered before drinking!

On the trail food supply is less of an issue. As a rule, you can either buy groceries every day or eat in a hut or restaurant.
Nevertheless, it is important to carry an appropriate supply with you.

You can stay overnight in homestays and in a tent/tarp.

Wild camping is allowed As always, leave behind no traces . Rubbish has to be taken away and nature has to be respected and protected!

Campfires are currently prohibited. However, this can change at any time.
Therefore, please be sure to pay attention to public notices and a possible risk of forest fires..
In addition, new fireplaces should never be built, but existing ones should be used.

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Good to know about the Annapurna Circuit Trek

Dogs are allowed!
Food can be bought daily on the trail
Water is sufficiently available everywhere and does not need to be filtered
Only partly recommended for people with a fear of heights
Also accessible in winter
Campfires are not allowed
The path is sufficiently marked
Wild camping is allowed
Power supply is not ensured
Mobile Internet is not available all over the trail
Fishing not possible
There are bathing opportunities along the way
There is no river to be crossed
You shouldn't meet any bears here
No sections accessible

Getting there & route: Annapurna Circuit Trek

Arrival

You will arrive to Annapurna Circuit Trek via Tribhuvan International Airport.

You can get to Starting point via Bus. Duration approx. 7 hours.

Departure

Departure from Annapurna Circuit Trek is via Tribhuvan International Airport.

You can get to the airport per Bus. Takes about 7 hours.

Accommodation

  • in homestays
  • in a tent/tarp

Loneliness

You come to villages several times a day and often meet people

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