Annapurna Circuit: Road, Guide Rules & Real Costs — Worth It?

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Annapurna Circuit 2026/27: a jeep road now reaches Manang and a guide is mandatory — here's the real cost from $35 permits to $95/day, and whether it's still worth it.

🌍 What This Episode CoversWe audit the Annapurna Circuit as it actually is in 2026/27 — a teahouse trek reshaped by a jeep road up to Manang and down the whole western valley, plus a mandatory licensed-guide rule enforced with QR-code checkpoints. We cover routing onto the road-free NATT trails, the Thorong La crossing at 5,416m, acclimatisation, and exactly who should book, wait, or skip.

💰 Real 2026/2027 CostsBackpacker…