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Annapurna Circuit conditions today

Manang · Thorong La · Annapurna, Gandaki Province

Updated 15 Oct 2026, 15:15 UTC
85 out of 100
Excellent
Next 24 h · crossing Thorong La tomorrow from 04:00
✅ Excellent trekking conditions
  • Wind chill -27°C on Thorong La
  • Partly cloudy mornings — views come and go
  • Improving: best day Tue 20 Oct (96)
Open live conditions →
7-day outlook

Best day to go

Today91
Tmrw86
Sat88
Sun93
Mon95
Tue96
Wed96

Best: Tue 20 Oct (96) — 2 mm of rain/snow at Dharapani (07:00–17:00)

Now

What's limiting the score

⛰️ Pass crossing74
Wind chill -27°C on Thorong La
❄️ Snow & pass100
No significant new snow on the high route
🪨 Landslide risk96
Little rain on the gorge sections — low landslide trigger risk
🌦️ Trail weather81
3 mm of rain/snow at Dharapani (07:00–17:00)
🏔️ Mountain views55
Partly cloudy mornings — views come and go
🚙 Road access100
Prithvi Highway (Kathmandu/Pokhara → Dumre): low landslide trigger risk (2 mm / 96 h near Besisahar)
Alerts

Hazards & advisories

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Frostbite risk
Wind chill down to -27°C on Thorong La.
Route

Stages & altitudes

Classic circuit up the Marsyangdi valley to Manang, over the 5,416m Thorong La and down to Muktinath and the Kali Gandaki. The pass is the crux: it is crossed pre-dawn from Thorong Phedi or High Camp and closes after heavy snow.

Besisahar 760 m
Day 1 · trailhead · overnight
19°
low 17°
Jagat 1,300 m
Day 2 · village · overnight
17°
low 15°
Dharapani 1,860 m
Day 3 · village · overnight
13°
low 12°
Chame 2,710 m
Day 4 · village · overnight
6°
low 3°
Pisang 3,200 m
Day 5 · village · overnight
4°
low 1°
Manang 3,519 m
Day 6 · acclimatization · overnight
-1°
low -6°
Yak Kharka 4,018 m
Day 8 · village · overnight
-4°
low -9°
Thorong Phedi 4,450 m
Day 9 · high camp · overnight
-7°
low -11°
Thorong La 5,416 m
Day 10 · pass
-10°
low -15°
Muktinath 3,800 m
Day 10 · village · overnight
-1°
low -5°
Jomsom 2,720 m
Day 11 · trailhead · overnight
9°
low 5°
Plan

Permits, access & safety

ACAP entry permit
Nepal Tourism Board / ACAP (Kathmandu or Pokhara)
TIMS card
Nepal Tourism Board / TAAN
Getting there
Kathmandu → Muglin → Dumre (Prithvi Highway) → Besisahar by road; jeeps continue up the Marsyangdi towards Chame/Manang in dry conditions. From Pokhara, the Prithvi Highway runs east to Dumre. The trek usually ends at Jomsom (road or flight to Pokhara).
HRA aid post, Manang
Himalayan Rescue Association doctors, altitude talk daily in season (spring & autumn).
Tourist Police
Hotline 1144
FAQ

Annapurna Circuit questions

Is the Annapurna Circuit open right now?
No closure is currently reported in the news and official sources we monitor. The live score is 85/100 (Excellent).
When is the best time to trek the Annapurna Circuit?
The most stable seasons are Mid-Oct – Nov and Mar – Apr. Late-monsoon storms (late September to mid-October) can still bring heavy snow high up and landslides lower down.
How high is the Annapurna Circuit?
The highest point is 5,416 m. Above 3,000 m, raise your sleeping altitude by no more than about 500 m a night and add a rest day every 3–4 days.
Which permits do I need for the Annapurna Circuit?
ACAP entry permit; TIMS card. Rules change — confirm with the Nepal Tourism Board.
How is the Annapurna Circuit trek score calculated?
Hourly forecasts for every waypoint, corrected to real altitude, feed six factors: high-point conditions during the pre-dawn window, snow and pass status, landslide risk against the Nepal Himalaya rainfall threshold, trail weather, mountain views and access. Reported closures and severe hazards cap the score.
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Not an official forecast. Model-derived avalanche and landslide indications; always follow DHM, local authorities and your guide.
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