Annapurna Circuit in December, is it possible?
Hey! Meant to come to Nepal at the end of this week for 2 weeks, was hoping to do the Annapurna circuit but the snow at the pass seems a bit too intense/challenging. Is there a way to do the circuit and circumventing the pass? Or would you recommend a different trek altogether, and if so, which?
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6 replies on “Annapurna Circuit in December, is it possible?”
The intense sun radiation and the pass crossings by groups and others etc generally make snow, unless it is a giant dump, not much of a problem. The trail should be doable. You haven’t even started yet so worrying about wx/snow at a particular location/time that far in the future is really pointless…as above get a pair of micro spikes, I always carry them for any pass crossing, and some poles…btw, 2 weeks is pretty short to do the AC unless it is some jeep truncated version which is becoming all too popular these days. But you miss an awful lot–day hikes/view points, rest/acclimatization days tend to be ignored, people and culture, very interesting side treks for a day or so, etc…IMHO 3 weeks min, better 4 weeks.
There is no easier way to circumvent the pass . But the snows come and go fast, unless more snow falls all there is now will be melted and sublimated in 10 days time.
So the Manaslu Circuit trek!! I just got off that and it’s gorgeous and less touristy.
It’s a bit early to say that. Yes there’s snow. Since the trekkers are still using the route , you won’t find it difficult navigating it . I would recommend to have a pair of crampons and trekking poles though .
You can go around mid Annapurna region where you can explore authentic Village life style and you wouldn’t face any trouble in this route
Hi, we just finished the ABC trek, it was beautiful. The snowy mountain peaks were incredible. We did it without guide, without porter in 6 days