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Annapurna Circuit vs Pokhara

Pick Annapurna Circuit for

nature, adventure, a real challenge

Pick Pokhara for

family trips, couples, workations, an easier walk, fewer days

Annapurna Circuit compared with Pokhara
Annapurna CircuitPokhara
RegionNepal, Lamjung–Manang–Mustang, GandakiNepal, Kaski, Gandaki
Highest point5,416 m1,600 m
DifficultyDifficultEasy
Trek distanceabout 160 kmNo trek needed
Days on the ground12–143–4
Best monthsMar, Apr, May, Oct, NovOct, Nov, Dec, Feb, Mar, Apr
Snow likelyDec, Jan, Feb, MarRarely
Crowds in seasonBusyBusy
Daily spendabout ₹3,500about ₹3,500
GatewayPokhara / KathmanduPokhara
With kidsNot advisedGreat
With seniorsNot advisedGreat
PermitsACAP + TIMS. Check current guide rules for your nationality.Indian citizens: passport or voter ID; no visa needed.

Annapurna Circuit: when to go

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BestPossibleNot recommended❄︎Snow likely

Pokhara: when to go

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BestPossibleNot recommended❄︎Snow likely
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