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Annapurna Circuit: Route, Altitude & Permit Guide
Plan the Annapurna Circuit with route, duration, altitude, season, permits, key stops and safety guidance.
The classic trans-Himalayan loop: subtropics to the Tibetan-style desert of Mustang over the highest trekking pass of the big circuits, descending to Muktinath's shrine and the Kali Gandaki.
Route overview
Permits
ACAP entry (NPR 3,000) + TIMS card (NPR 2,000 individual)
Best season
Oct–Nov, Mar–Apr
Safety
Route facts
12–18 days · maximum altitude 5,416 m · Demanding