Is the Annapurna Circuit still worth doing now that jeep roads run through parts of it? Short answer: yes — and the way you get the version of the trek that still feels like the legendary Annapurna Circuit is by knowing which trail to take. Roads have crept into the Marshyangdi valley over the past two decades, and a fair…
Nepal isn’t just home to the world’s tallest peaks it’s also home to some of the highest walkable passes on Earth. These high mountain passes connect valleys, link major trekking routes, and often mark the toughest, most rewarding day of any trek. Some, like Thorong La, see thousands of trekkers a year. Others, like Phyajang La, see almost none. This…
The Annapurna Conservation Area Tourism sector continues to thrive as Nepal establishes itself as a global trekking hub. In Kartik (mid-October to mid-November) 2026, a total of 35,952 foreign tourists explored the diverse landscapes and cultural treasures of ACAP, marking an eight percent increase compared to the same period last year. Autumn months, particularly Asoj and Kartik, remain the most…