The short version: three of the most asked questions, answered in a line each. The rest of the page goes into detail.
- What paperwork does the Annapurna Circuit need? The Annapurna Circuit requires a licensed guide and an agency-issued TIMS card.
- What are the lodges at Phedi and High Camp like? Both have simple lodges with shared rooms, basic bathrooms and a dining room heated by a stove in the evening.
- What should I eat and drink on pass day? Eat a proper breakfast even without appetite, carry warm tea in a flask and take snacks that do not freeze.
What paperwork does the Annapurna Circuit need?
The Annapurna Circuit requires a licensed guide and an agency-issued TIMS card. Your operator arranges both of these as part of the booking. Rules and fees can change over time, so ask for the current requirements in writing when you book your trek.
What are the lodges at Phedi and High Camp like?
Both have simple lodges with shared rooms, basic bathrooms and a dining room heated by a stove in the evening. Rooms are cold, sometimes below freezing, and sleep is often poor. Food is basic, usually dal bhat, noodles, soup and tea.
What should I carry in my daypack on pass day?
Carry at least two litres of water or tea, snacks, a small lunch, a down jacket, windproof shell, spare gloves and hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, lip balm, a headlamp with spare batteries, a camera or phone kept warm, a small first-aid kit and your medicines.
What should I eat and drink on pass day?
Eat a proper breakfast even without appetite, carry warm tea in a flask and take snacks that do not freeze. Sip water regularly. A hot drink at the pass is possible if the tea shop is open, but do not rely on it.
Where do I sleep after crossing, and when do I visit the temples?
Most groups sleep in Ranipauwa, the village near the temple complex. Rest, eat a proper meal and rehydrate first, because the day is long and tiring. The temple visit can wait until the next morning, when you will have more energy and better light.
How do I get from Muktinath to Jomsom afterwards?
Jeeps from Muktinath to Jomsom are common if you want to rest your knees after the long descent. Ask your guide or lodge about timings and price, and consider arranging a seat the evening before so you are not rushing on a tired morning.
What should I wear on pass day?
Wear a base layer, fleece, down jacket and windproof shell, with a warm hat, gloves with liners and a buff. Add sunglasses and sunscreen, and take poles for the descent. Layers let you adjust as the sun rises.
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