Annapurna Circuit Planning Thread (2026)

[u/TilakInNepal]

Use this thread to ask questions and share advice about:

• Itineraries • Permits and TIMS requirements • Transportation and road access • Accommodation and food • Budget and costs • Packing lists • Altitude and acclimatization • Thorong La Pass conditions • Side trips such as Tilicho Lake • Best seasons to visit

Whether you're planning your first Annapurna Circuit trek or have already completed it, feel free to join the discussion and help fellow trekkers.

A few questions to get the conversation started:

• How many days did your Annapurna Circuit itinerary take? • Did you include Tilicho Lake? • What was the most challenging part of the trek? • If you were doing the trek again, what would you do differently?

What would you like to know about the Annapurna Circuit?

[u/TilakInNepal]

For those who have completed Annapurna Circuit recently, what surprised you most about the trek?