Annapurna Circuit — Stages 7–10: Manang to Muktinath landscape

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Annapurna Circuit — Stages 7–10: Manang to Muktinath

~4 days · 18.7 mi · hard · Point-to-point

Quick facts

Distance18.7 mi
Days out4
Elevation gain10,879 ft
Gain / mile582 ft
High point17,762 ft
Difficulty index43/100

What the Annapurna Circuit — Stages 7–10: Manang to Muktinath is known for

Stages 7–10 of Annapurna Circuit is an official 33 km point-to-point section from Manang (OSM node 293620183) to Muktinath (OSM node 1431996477).

Route map & campsites

Route map of the Annapurna Circuit — Stages 7–10: Manang to Muktinath on OpenStreetMap terrain Open in Planner →

Route shape from OpenStreetMap geometry. Start · End · Camp

Elevation profile

Elevation ranges from 38,169 ft to 57,953 ft over 18.7 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).

  • Uphill 12.8 mi · 69%
  • Downhill 5.8 mi · 31%
  • Flat 0.0 mi · 0%

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 7–10: Manang to Muktinath?

43 / 100

On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Annapurna Circuit — Stages 7–10: Manang to Muktinath scores 43/100, 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 7–10: Manang to Muktinath take?

Most backpackers hike the Annapurna Circuit — Stages 7–10: Manang to Muktinath in about 4 days (3 nights out) over its 18.7 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.

How high does the Annapurna Circuit — Stages 7–10: Manang to Muktinath go?

The Annapurna Circuit — Stages 7–10: Manang to Muktinath tops out near 17,762 ft over its 18.7 miles.

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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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