Annapurna Circuit vs Manaslu Circuit
Pick Annapurna Circuit for
road trips
Pick Manaslu Circuit for
peace and quiet, fewer people
| Annapurna Circuit | Manaslu Circuit | |
|---|---|---|
| Region | Nepal, Lamjung–Manang–Mustang, Gandaki | Nepal, Gorkha, Gandaki |
| Highest point | 5,416 m | 5,106 m |
| Difficulty | Difficult | Difficult |
| Trek distance | about 160 km | about 177 km |
| Days on the ground | 12–14 | 12–14 |
| Best months | Mar, Apr, May, Oct, Nov | Mar, Apr, May, Oct, Nov |
| Snow likely | Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar | Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar |
| Crowds in season | Busy | Quiet |
| Daily spend | about ₹3,500 | about ₹4,000 |
| Gateway | Pokhara / Kathmandu | Kathmandu |
| With kids | Not advised | Not advised |
| With seniors | Not advised | Not advised |
| Permits | ACAP + TIMS. Check current guide rules for your nationality. | Restricted Area Permit + MCAP + ACAP + TIMS. Must go through a registered agency. |
Annapurna Circuit: when to go
- ❄︎Jan
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- Apr
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- Aug
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- Oct
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- ❄︎Dec
BestPossibleNot recommended❄︎Snow likely
Manaslu Circuit: when to go
- ❄︎Jan
- ❄︎Feb
- ❄︎Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- ❄︎Dec
BestPossibleNot recommended❄︎Snow likely