Annapurna Region Treks

Okay so you want to trek in the Annapurna region. You have probably been looking at photos for weeks now, maybe months. The snow-covered ridges, green valleys dropping away below you, that sunrise everyone posts from Poon Hill.

Great. But actually booking one? Totally different story. There are a ridiculous number of routes in this region and most websites just throw them all at you without explaining which one makes sense for YOUR situation. How fit do you need to be? What’s a normal price? Is five days enough or do you need two weeks?

At Nepal Holiday Trip we get these questions on WhatsApp almost daily. Someone sends a screenshot of three different treks and asks “which one should I pick?” This page is our attempt to properly answer that. Every trek we run in the Annapurna region. We show real prices, real difficulty levels, and honest recommendations to our clients.

Reach out to our team anytime for a free custom itinerary based on your dates and fitness level.

So Why Does Everyone Go to the Annapurna Region?

Roughly two out of three trekkers who visit Nepal end up in Annapurna. ACAP (the conservation authority managing this 7,600 sq. km protected area since 1986) tracks these numbers.

When you actually look at it, the reason is pretty obvious.

Pokhara is where most treks start, and getting there from Kathmandu takes either a short flight or about six hours by road. Compare that to something like Kanchenjunga, Everest takes more interms of cost, and distance as well.
And then the teahouses. In the Annapurna region, teahouses are genuinely decent. Warm dal bhat, a foam mattress, sometimes even a hot shower in washroom at lower elevations. You finish walking for six hours, sit down to a cup of milk tea, and the whole day suddenly feels worth it. That matters more than you’d think.

What We Actually Run: 18 Treks in Annapurna

Nepal Holiday Trip currently operates 18 routes in the Annapurna region. The shortest is 5 days. The longest is 16. The cheapest package comes out to $265 per person, and the most expensive is $2,259 for Upper Mustang (that restricted area permit alone is $50/per day, so the cost isn’t really surprising).

All packages cover your guide, ACAP permits, TIMS card, meals on the trail, teahouse accommodation, and transport between Kathmandu/Pokhara and the trailhead. Logistics are on us, basically.

Quick overview by category:

Right. So which group do you fall into?

Short Treks in the Annapurna Region (4 to 7 Days)

First time trekking? Limited holiday days? This is your section. These short trek trails are at lower altitudes and are well marked. Previous trekking experience isn’t needed. Being able to walk five or six hours a day on rocky, uneven paths, that’s the real requirement. Nothing more.

The Ones Worth Knowing About

Poon Hill Trek at $265 for 8 days. Our cheapest Annapurna trek is probably the most popular one globally. You set an alarm for about 4 am, wake up, and hike for one hour towards poon hill viewpoint for a sunrise view with Dhaulagiri, Annapurna South, Machhapuchhre, and other Annapurna mountain range. It feels completely different, astounding, when you’re actually standing there at 3,210m.

Mardi Himal is only 5 days at $490. Costs more per day than Poon Hill but the trail is way quieter. For families, Dhampus Sarangkot Hiking at $290 for 7 days works well.

Ghandruk Jhinu Trek (6 days, $285) has one thing the others don’t. Natural hot springs at Jhinu Danda.

Medium Length Annapurna Treks (8 to 12 Days)

In this kind of trek at annapurna region, you need to be physically fit, and this trek is particularly longer than the short Annapurna treks. You’ll gain altitude, have to take altitude sickness very seriously, and when you reach the base camp, you’ll be surrounded by Annapurna I at 8,091m, Machhapuchhre, and other annapurna range . In ten days & with $625, you can reach the Annapurna base camp.

Long Annapurna Region Treks (13 to 16 Days)

These treks are a commitment. Two weeks minimum. Higher passes. Villages where tourism hasn’t really changed daily life yet. If you want to feel like you actually went somewhere remote, not just a well-organized holiday, then you must go with longer annapurna region treks.

Annapurna Circuit Trek

Fifteen days, $699. Full loop around the entire Annapurna massif. The defining moment is Thorong La, a pass at 5,416m. On the day you cross it, your lungs work at maybe half capacity. Wind comes at you sideways.

Everything above your waist is cold no matter how many layers you’ve put on.
But that’s also sort of the point? You’re crossing the highest pass on one of the most famous treks in the world. The trail changes completely on the other side. Lush green valleys give way to dry, rocky terrain that looks almost Tibetan. Hindu temples one day, Buddhist monasteries the next. Where else do you get that kind of shift in a single walk?

We carry supplementary oxygen on every Circuit departure and build two acclimatization days into the schedule before the pass. It is tough. It is also very doable with the right preparation. Hundreds of people cross Thorong La every season.

Upper Mustang Trek

Sixteen days. $2,259. Our most expensive option by a wide margin. About $500 of that is just the restricted area permit, which is a government fee we have no control over.

But here’s the thing. Upper Mustang was closed to foreigners until 1992. Twenty years ago this place was basically unknown outside Nepal. The landscape doesn’t look like anything else in the country, red and ochre cliffs, caves that people lived in centuries ago, a walled capital city called Lo Manthang where the buildings are whitewashed and the monasteries predate most European cathedrals.

If you have already done the classic Annapurna routes and you want something that feels genuinely different, Upper Mustang is probably it.
Every Annapurna Trek We Offer, Sorted by Price

Prices are per person, standard package. Group discounts available. Custom itineraries too, just ask.

Best Months for Trekking in the Annapurna Region

October and November. Monsoon has cleared out, skies are sharp and blue, trails are dry and firm under your boots. This is when you get the best mountain visibility and the most comfortable walking conditions.

March and April are the second-best time. Fewer trekkers on the trails and the rhododendron forests at middle altitudes go absolutely wild with color. Reds and pinks and whites everywhere. It’s something else.

Winter (December through February) works for lower routes. Poon Hill, Ghandruk, that sort of thing. Higher routes like the Circuit? Snow on the passes becomes a real issue. We do run winter treks with proper cold weather gear, but you need to be honest with yourself about whether you can handle seriously cold nights at altitude.

What’s in Every Nepal Holiday Annapurna Trip Package

• Airport pickup and drop in Kathmandu
• All ground transport (Kathmandu to Pokhara, trailhead transfers, everything)
• ACAP permits and TIMS card sorted for you
• English-speaking local guide who actually grew up near these mountains
• Three meals a day on the trek
• Teahouse accommodation the whole way
• First aid kit and emergency support
• Personal expenses are on you. That means snacks, drinks, hot showers at higher elevations (they charge per shower up there, usually a couple of dollars), and tips for your guide and porter.

Common Questions About Annapurna Region Treks

I have zero trekking experience. Is that a problem?

Not at all. Most of our clients are first-timers in routes like Poon Hill, Ghandruk, and Mardi Himal. If you can walk 5 to 6 hours, you can do these treks. Our guides helps you to adjust and trek accoridng to your pace.

What permits do I need and do I sort them out myself?

You need an ACAP permit and a TIMS card. Upper Mustang requires one more on top. We handle all the permits as part of your package. Bring your passport and pp size photo.

Should I worry about altitude sickness?

Our itineraries already have acclimatization days built in. Guides carry Diamox and oxygen on every high-altitude trip. If you ever has headache, nausea, or bad sleep, just tell your guide.

Can I change the itinerary, or is it fixed?

The itinerary are 100% flexible. You can add rest days, swap routes, combine treks, and shorten the schedule as well. We will help you to do those as well.

How do I actually book?

WhatsApp us at +977-9851132138 or email info@nepalholidaytrip.com. You get a custom plan and quote within 24 hours.