Kanchenjunga Base Camp vs Annapurna Circuit
Pick Kanchenjunga Base Camp for
peace and quiet, fewer people
Pick Annapurna Circuit for
photography, road trips, fewer days
| Kanchenjunga Base Camp | Annapurna Circuit | |
|---|---|---|
| Region | Nepal, Taplejung, Koshi | Nepal, Lamjung–Manang–Mustang, Gandaki |
| Highest point | 5,140 m | 5,416 m |
| Difficulty | Difficult | Difficult |
| Trek distance | about 180 km | about 160 km |
| Days on the ground | 14–16 | 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 | Quiet | Busy |
| Daily spend | about ₹4,000 | about ₹3,500 |
| Gateway | Kathmandu (Bhadrapur / Suketar) | Pokhara / Kathmandu |
| With kids | Not advised | Not advised |
| With seniors | Not advised | Not advised |
| Permits | Kanchenjunga Restricted Area Permit + KCA permit. Registered agency required. | ACAP + TIMS. Check current guide rules for your nationality. |
Kanchenjunga Base Camp: when to go
- ❄︎Jan
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- Apr
- May
- Jun
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- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- ❄︎Dec
BestPossibleNot recommended❄︎Snow likely
Annapurna Circuit: when to go
- ❄︎Jan
- ❄︎Feb
- ❄︎Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- ❄︎Dec
BestPossibleNot recommended❄︎Snow likely