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Thorong La Pass: A Guide to the Big Day on the Annapurna Circuit
Thorong La at 5,416m is the highest point of the Annapurna Circuit. Here’s what crossing day is really like, from the 4am…
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Everything we have written on the Annapurna region. Base Camp, the Circuit, Poon Hill and Mardi Himal, with costs, food prices, permits and side by side comparisons to help you pick the right trek.
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Annapurna Circuit Without the Road: How to Avoid the Jeep Track
Roads now reach Manang and Muktinath, but you can still trek the Annapurna Circuit while avoiding most of the jeep tracks. Here’s…
Travel
Langtang Valley Trek Difficulty: How Hard Is It Really?
Langtang is close to Kathmandu and has no high pass, but it still climbs fast. Here’s what makes it hard, which days…
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Annapurna Base Camp Food Prices: What You Actually Pay
We photographed the menus on the ABC trail. Here’s what tea, dal bhat, noodles and drinks really cost, how prices rise as…
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Annapurna Base Camp Trek Difficulty: How Hard Is It Really?
ABC tops out lower than Everest, but the stone steps and steep ups and downs catch a lot of people out. Here’s…
Travel
Tilicho Lake Trek: Altitude, Route, Difficulty and Best Time
One of the highest lakes of its size in the world, three days off the Annapurna Circuit. Here’s how to get there,…
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Poon Hill vs Mardi Himal vs Annapurna Base Camp: Which Annapurna Trek Should You Choose?
Three of the most popular treks from Pokhara, but they ask very different things of you. Here's how Poon Hill, Mardi Himal…
Everest Region
Everest Base Camp vs Annapurna Base Camp: Which Trek Should You Choose?
Both take about two weeks, but they suit very different trekkers. Here's how to decide.
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Dhampus Trek and Village: Altitude, Route and How to Get There
Dhampus is a traditional Gurung village at 1,650m near Pokhara, known for Annapurna views, sunrise and easy access from Phedi and Australian…
Remote Trek
Nar Phu Valley Trek Cost: What It Adds to Your Annapurna Circuit
How much does Nar Phu add to an Annapurna Circuit trek? Compare MountainKick's current package prices, restricted-area permit costs, extra days, food…
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Travel Best Time to Trek Langtang Valley: Month by Month
Langtang is close to Kathmandu and good for much of the year, but the season changes everything from the views…
Annapurna Region Thorong La Pass: A Guide to the Big Day on the Annapurna Circuit
Thorong La at 5,416m is the highest point of the Annapurna Circuit. Here’s what crossing day is really like, from…
Everest Region Annapurna Circuit Teahouses: What the Rooms Are Really Like
Teahouses on the Annapurna Circuit range from comfortable lodges in Manang to bare rooms at Thorong Phedi. Here’s what to…