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Top Places to Stay in Annapurna Circuit - Annapurna Circuit

Top Places to Stay in Annapurna Circuit

Where to stay in Annapurna Circuit, Nepal — the best hotels, lodges, and guesthouses for every budget, with price ranges and highlights.

Chhomrong tea-house lodges - place to stay in Annapurna Circuit
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Chhomrong tea-house lodges

Budget tea-house rates; verify current rates

The gateway village to the ABC sanctuary, perched on a steep ridge with sweeping Annapurna South and Machhapuchhre views. Lodges here are among the most comfortable on the trail, with hearty kitchens and warm dining rooms.

Highlights

  • Last well-stocked stop before ABC
  • Famous chocolate cake at local bakeries
  • Big mountain views from the terraces
  • Hot showers available, verify current
Manang village lodges - place to stay in Annapurna Circuit
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Manang village lodges

Budget to mid tea-house; verify current rates

A high Tibetan-style village at 3,540m that doubles as the Circuit's main acclimatisation hub. Lodges range from basic to surprisingly cosy, with bakeries and even a cinema-style movie room in season.

Highlights

  • Best acclimatisation base on the Circuit
  • Day hikes to Ice Lake and Gangapurna
  • Bakeries and apple products
  • Daily altitude-sickness briefing nearby
Ghorepani lodges - place to stay in Annapurna Circuit
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Ghorepani lodges

Budget tea-house rates; verify current rates

The launch point for Poon Hill sunrise, set among rhododendron forest at 2,870m. Larger lodges offer warm communal stoves perfect after the day's climb.

Highlights

  • Five-minute access to Poon Hill trail
  • Cosy stove-heated dining rooms
  • Rhododendron blooms in spring
  • Good food variety for a high village
Ghandruk Gurung guesthouses - place to stay in Annapurna Circuit
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Ghandruk Gurung guesthouses

Budget tea-house rates; verify current rates

Family-run stone houses in a culturally rich Gurung village with grandstand peak views. Many have flower-filled courtyards and home-cooked meals.

Highlights

  • Authentic Gurung village stay
  • Sunrise views over Annapurna South
  • Jeep-accessible for non-trekkers
  • Cultural museum a short walk away
Jhinu Danda riverside lodges - place to stay in Annapurna Circuit
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Jhinu Danda riverside lodges

Budget tea-house rates; verify current rates

Low-altitude lodges beside the Modi Khola river, prized for the natural hot springs a short walk below. A relaxed final or recovery night on the ABC route.

Highlights

  • Natural hot springs nearby
  • Warmer, lower-elevation comfort
  • Riverside setting
  • Good last-night recovery stop
Thorong High Camp / Phedi lodges - place to stay in Annapurna Circuit
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Thorong High Camp / Phedi lodges

Budget tea-house, higher at altitude; verify current rates

Spartan, high-altitude lodges at 4,500-4,900m positioned for an early Thorong La start. Basic and cold, but their location is unbeatable for crossing the pass.

Highlights

  • Closest beds to Thorong La
  • Early breakfast for the pre-dawn push
  • Bring your own warm sleeping bag
  • Rooms fill fast in peak season
Muktinath / Ranipauwa guesthouses - place to stay in Annapurna Circuit
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Muktinath / Ranipauwa guesthouses

Budget to mid tea-house; verify current rates

Lodges clustered near the sacred temple at 3,710m, serving both pilgrims and trekkers descending from the pass. More amenities than the high camps thanks to road access.

Highlights

  • Walking distance to Muktinath Temple
  • Road access for onward jeeps
  • Wider food and shop choice
  • Warm rooms after the pass
Tilicho Base Camp lodge - place to stay in Annapurna Circuit
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Tilicho Base Camp lodge

Budget tea-house, limited supply; verify current rates

A remote cluster of basic lodges below the high lake, the only realistic overnight before the Tilicho day hike. Simple and rustic, with a true wilderness feel.

Highlights

  • Only base for the Tilicho day trip
  • Remote high-mountain atmosphere
  • Limited beds, arrive early
  • Stark glacial scenery at the door
Bamboo and Dovan trail lodges - place to stay in Annapurna Circuit
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Bamboo and Dovan trail lodges

Budget tea-house rates; verify current rates

Forest-shrouded lodges in the humid gorge between Chhomrong and Deurali on the ABC route. Atmospheric and damp, they are practical staging stops rather than scenic ones.

Highlights

  • Useful staging point toward ABC
  • Lush forest and waterfall surroundings
  • Simple but reliable kitchens
  • Cooler, shaded walking nearby
Pokhara Lakeside hotels (trailhead base) - place to stay in Annapurna Circuit
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Pokhara Lakeside hotels (trailhead base)

Budget to upscale; verify current rates

Not on the trail itself but the natural start and finish point, with everything from budget guesthouses to lakeside boutique hotels by Phewa Lake. The place to rest, resupply and arrange permits.

Highlights

  • Best base before and after the trek
  • Gear shops and trekking agencies
  • Lakeside dining and cafes
  • Easy transport to trailheads