Annapurna Circuit — Stages 11–13: Muktinath to Kalapani landscape

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Annapurna Circuit — Stages 11–13: Muktinath to Kalapani

~3 days · 28.9 mi · strenuous · Point-to-point

Quick facts

Distance28.9 mi
Days out3
Elevation gain10,046 ft
Gain / mile348 ft
High point12,257 ft
Difficulty index34/100

What the Annapurna Circuit — Stages 11–13: Muktinath to Kalapani is known for

Stages 11–13 of Annapurna Circuit is an official 46 km point-to-point section from Muktinath (OSM node 1431996477) to Kalapani (OSM node 5669668337).

Route map & campsites

Route map of the Annapurna Circuit — Stages 11–13: Muktinath to Kalapani on OpenStreetMap terrain Open in Planner →

Route shape from OpenStreetMap geometry. Start · End · Camp

Elevation profile

Elevation ranges from 26,952 ft to 40,213 ft over 28.9 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).

  • Uphill 6.3 mi · 22%
  • Downhill 20.6 mi · 72%
  • Flat 1.5 mi · 5%

Ridgefold breaks every route into uphill, downhill, and flat — see the full per-day breakdown in the app.

How hard is the Annapurna Circuit — Stages 11–13: Muktinath to Kalapani?

34 / 100

On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Annapurna Circuit — Stages 11–13: Muktinath to Kalapani scores 34/100, a relative rating across the 1,243 trails we've mapped, blending distance, elevation gain, and steepness. It is a comparison within our set, not an official rating.

Frequently asked questions

How many days does the Annapurna Circuit — Stages 11–13: Muktinath to Kalapani take?

Most backpackers hike the Annapurna Circuit — Stages 11–13: Muktinath to Kalapani in about 3 days (2 nights out) over its 28.9 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.

How much elevation gain is on the Annapurna Circuit — Stages 11–13: Muktinath to Kalapani?

The Annapurna Circuit — Stages 11–13: Muktinath to Kalapani climbs roughly 10,046 ft total — about 348 ft per mile, topping out near 12,257 ft.

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Sources & attribution

Route geometry from OpenStreetMap, © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0. Stats are approximate and may differ from official surveys; permit rules and conditions change — verify with the managing authority before your trip. Last reviewed July 2026.

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