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Best time to visit Annapurna Circuit

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The best months to visit Annapurna Circuit are Oct – Nov, Mar – Apr. Comfortable temperatures, lower crowds.

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🕐 Timezone NPT (UTC+5:45) No DST
☀️ Best Months Oct – Nov, Mar – Apr Comfortable temperatures, lower crowds

When to go

Because Oct – Nov, Mar – Apr is the most popular window to visit Annapurna Circuit, accommodation and flights fill up fastest then — book a few weeks ahead to lock in better rates and availability. If you prefer fewer crowds, the shoulder weeks on either side of this window are often quieter while staying pleasant. Check the full Annapurna Circuit guide for packing tips and month-by-month detail before you travel.

Timezone: NPT (UTC+5:45) (No DST)

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Annapurna Circuit?

The best months to visit Annapurna Circuit are Oct – Nov, Mar – Apr — Comfortable temperatures, lower crowds, which makes for the most comfortable conditions for sightseeing and getting around. For what a trip costs day to day, see the Annapurna Circuit budget breakdown.

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