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<p>The Annapurna Circuit trek in Nepal continues to be a magnet for adventure travelers, with a record-breaking 177,182 foreign tourists visiting the…
By Travel Himalaya Nepal · May 31, 2026
When 177,182 foreign trekkers walked into the Annapurna region in the first ten months of 2024, it felt like a record that would stand for years. It didn't. By October 2025 the Annapurna Conservation Area had logged 246,575 foreign visitors in just ten months…
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The 177,000 figure from 2024 was a strong post-pandemic rebound. The 2025 numbers are something else entirely — a region that has decisively returned to growth. Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP) data shows just 18,836 foreign visitors in 2020…
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The classic Annapurna Circuit is a circular route of roughly 160—230km depending on how much of the lower road sections you walk or jeep, traversing the Annapurna massif in central Nepal. Most trekkers take 10—18 days, with the high point being the crossing…
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The biggest change since this trail's earlier boom years is regulatory, and it directly shaped how today's record numbers are guided onto the trail. Since 1 April 2023, foreign trekkers must be accompanied by a government-licensed guide in Nepal's…
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On a guided trip your agency arranges the ACAP for you, so the only out-of-pocket admin you typically handle yourself is your Nepal tourist visa . See our ACAP & TIMS deep guide for the current process, and read up on the prevention of altitude sickness…
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Best seasons: spring (March—May) and autumn (September—November) for clear skies, stable weather and open passes. April brings rhododendron bloom; October is the autumn classic. Fitness: you need solid aerobic endurance for long days and the climb to 5,416m —…
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