Annapurna Circuit Trek in April 2027: find trekking partners

Annapurna Circuit Trek in April: what to expect

April is peak spring and one of the two busiest months of the year. Rhododendron forests flower at mid altitude, days are warm in the valleys, and the trails are dry. Mornings are usually clear, with cloud and haze coming in later. Lodges and flights fill up, so book rooms and transport early, and expect trail traffic at the classic stops. Nights at altitude are still below freezing. With so many trekkers on the same routes, finding a partner with matching dates is easiest in April, but do not leave your own dates open. Share the cost of a guide with your group if you can: in the busiest weeks the best guides are booked first.

Annapurna Circuit in April is peak spring. Dry trails, flowering forests lower down and a mostly open Thorong La at 5,416 m bring many trekkers, so Manang and Thorong Phedi lodges fill. Acclimatise properly and book ahead for the 14-day plan.

General seasonal guidance, not a forecast. Conditions change year to year; confirm weather, flights and trail status with your guide or lodge before you go.