Both routes are world-class — your calendar, budget, and appetite for flying to Lukla usually decide.
Logistics
EBC hinges on Kathmandu–Lukla flights (weather delays common). Annapurna often starts with a long jeep ride — more flexible if monsoon lingers.
High point
Thorong La on the full circuit reaches 5,416m — higher than EBC — but you can shorten Annapurna with exits to Jomsom.
Vibe
EBC feels Sherpa-centric with iconic peak views; Annapurna shifts from subtropical gorges to Mustang-style dryness.
