About this trip
Fifteen days on foot through the Annapurna region, from forested valleys up to high alpine passes with the Himalayas on every side. You'll pass through small mountain villages, isolated monasteries and communities that still follow traditions shaped by centuries of life at altitude.
This is a proper physical challenge — you'll climb above 5000 metres and spend consecutive days walking at height, so a reasonable level of fitness and some mental grit are needed. The reward is genuine wilderness and a real sense of having earned the views.
You sleep in simple teahouses along the route rather than hotels, which means basic rooms but also real contact with local Nepalese hospitality.
What you'll do
- Cross the Thorong La Pass at over 5000 metres
- Walk through Annapurna's forested valleys and mist-covered ridgelines
- Stay in village teahouses run by local families
- Visit remote monasteries along the circuit
- Take in close-up views of the Annapurna massif
- This trip spends extended time at altitude — read up on the health risks before you go
- Weather on the pass is increasingly unpredictable, and heavy snow can close Thorong La even outside the usual season, in which case your leader may switch the group to the Annapurna Base Camp route instead
- Teahouse accommodation is simple, and you can hire or buy trekking gear in Kathmandu rather than carrying it all from home
Worth it if you're fit enough for high altitude and flexible with weather changes. Think twice if you need creature comforts or prefer less dusty terrain.
- Guides and porters build genuine friendships; their responsiveness to itinerary changes transforms the experience beyond the scenery alone.
- Winter trekking brings frozen toilets, no running water near the pass, and the first section is genuinely dusty and unpleasant.
- Weather can force you off Thorong La Pass; physical fitness must match high-altitude demands or you'll struggle badly.
- Trip is well-organised and feels safe throughout, but success depends heavily on group leader and porter quality, which varies.
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Departing in Sep is cheapest — from £896, about 37% below the priciest month (Oct).
Getting there
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Where to stay
A night before your tour in Kathmandu · 19 Sept – 20 Sept
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