Circuit · Nepal
Pokhara & Annapurna
Pokhara's lake, then Poon Hill, Mardi Himal, ABC or the full Annapurna Circuit.
- Places
- 7
- Altitude
- 820–5,416 m
- Fly / train to
- Pokhara; Pokhara / Kathmandu
- Daily spend
- about ₹3,300
When to go
- ❄︎Jan
- ❄︎Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- ❄︎Dec
Best for most places here: Mar, Apr, Oct, Nov. Each place here needs 4–14 days on the ground; places in one circuit share travel days, so pair two or three.
Places in this circuit
Annapurna Base Camp
A teahouse trek into the Annapurna Sanctuary, surrounded by 7,000–8,000 m peaks.
Annapurna Circuit
The original teahouse circuit — sub-tropical valley to the arid rain-shadow over Thorong La (5,416 m).
Ghandruk Loop
A short, low-altitude teahouse loop through Gurung villages below the Annapurna South face.
Ghorepani Poon Hill
A short teahouse trek to a famous sunrise over Dhaulagiri and Annapurna South.
Mardi Himal
A ridge trek straight at the face of Machhapuchhre (Fishtail), quieter than ABC.
Nar Phu Valley
A restricted side-valley off the Annapurna Circuit, with medieval villages and the Kang La pass.
Pokhara
Lakeside town under the Annapurnas — boating, paragliding, cafes and sunrise at Sarangkot.
What to pack for Pokhara & Annapurna
Everything the places in this circuit call for, most widely needed first. Each place's page has its full list with reasons.
- Fleece or light sweater
- Rain jacket or poncho
- Sunscreen, SPF 50
- Small first-aid kit and your own medicines
- Power bank
- Universal travel adapter
- Thermal inner wear (top and bottom)
- Down or padded jacket
- Woollen cap that covers the ears
- Woollen socks, 2–3 pairs
- Waterproof gloves
- Neck gaiter or balaclava
- Hand warmers
- Quick-dry trekking pants, 2 pairs
- Quick-dry T-shirts, 2–3
- Trekking shoes with ankle support
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Pokhara & Annapurna: questions people ask
Which places are in the Pokhara & Annapurna circuit?
The Pokhara & Annapurna circuit in Nepal covers Annapurna Base Camp, Annapurna Circuit, Ghandruk Loop, Ghorepani Poon Hill, Mardi Himal, Nar Phu Valley and Pokhara. They share a gateway, so two or three are usually combined in one trip.
What is the best time to visit Pokhara & Annapurna?
March and April and October and November suit most places in Pokhara & Annapurna. Individual places differ, so check each one.
How do you reach Pokhara & Annapurna?
Travel to Pokhara or Pokhara / Kathmandu or Kathmandu / Pokhara, then continue by road.
How much does a Pokhara & Annapurna trip cost per day?
About ₹3,300 per person per day on the ground for a mid-range trip, averaged across the places in this circuit.
Which is the easiest place in Pokhara & Annapurna, and which is the highest?
Pokhara is the easiest (easy). Annapurna Circuit is the highest at 5,416 m.