Is the Annapurna Circuit open right now?

No closure is currently reported in the news and official sources we monitor. The live score is 55/100 (Fair).

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.

🇳🇵 Nepal trek conditions · CoastMetric

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Annapurna Circuit conditions today

Manang · Thorong La · Annapurna, Gandaki Province

Updated 12 Oct 2026, 05:30 UTC

Fair

Next 24 h · crossing Thorong La tomorrow from 04:00

⚠️ Fair — manageable with care

Disruption reported: Tourist arrivals increase on Annapurna Circuit trek
Partly cloudy mornings — views come and go
Improving: best day Sun 18 Oct (94)

Open live conditions →

7-day outlook

Best day to go

Today55

Tmrw55

Wed91

Thu91

Fri90

Sat92

Sun94

Best: Sun 18 Oct (94) — Calm, settled window on Thorong La (-12°C, gusts 27 km/h)

Now

What's limiting the score

⛰️ Pass crossing81

Calm, settled window on Thorong La (-16°C, gusts 25 km/h)

❄️ Snow & pass100

No significant new snow on the high route

🪨 Landslide risk96

Little rain on the gorge sections — low landslide trigger risk

🌦️ Trail weather82

2 mm of rain/snow at Jagat (11:00–17:00)

🏔️ Mountain views73

Partly cloudy mornings — views come and go

🚙 Road access100

Prithvi Highway (Kathmandu/Pokhara → Dumre): low landslide trigger risk (4 mm / 96 h near Besisahar)

Alerts

Hazards & advisories

🥶

Frostbite risk

Wind chill down to -25°C on Thorong La.

📰

Disruption reported

Tourist arrivals increase on Annapurna Circuit trek

Nepalnews · 12 Oct · Read

🏔️

Nearby incident

Himlung Still Open for Tourism Despite Avalanche That Killed 16

ExplorersWeb · 6 Oct · Read

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

26°
low 13°

Jagat 1,300 m

Day 2 · village · overnight

23°
low 9°

Dharapani 1,860 m

Day 3 · village · overnight

20°
low 5°

Chame 2,710 m

Day 4 · village · overnight

10°
low -6°

Pisang 3,200 m

Day 5 · village · overnight

8°
low -10°

Manang 3,519 m

Day 6 · acclimatization · overnight

4°
low -8°

Yak Kharka 4,018 m

Day 8 · village · overnight

1°
low -11°

Thorong Phedi 4,450 m

Day 9 · high camp · overnight

-1°
low -12°

Thorong La 5,416 m

Day 10 · pass

-3°
low -16°

Muktinath 3,800 m

Day 10 · village · overnight

7°
low -6°

Jomsom 2,720 m

Day 11 · trailhead · overnight

16°
low 1°

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 55/100 (Fair).
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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