Is the Annapurna Circuit still worth it?
Yes, but go with modern expectations. Roads, route choices and logistics have changed parts of the classic feel, yet the Circuit can still deliver if you give it enough days and do not treat it as a quick greatest-hits walk.
Answer
The Annapurna Circuit is still worth considering because it offers a real sense of movement: valleys changing, villages shifting, altitude building and the route becoming more than a single viewpoint. But the old fantasy of an untouched circuit is not the right promise anymore. Roads, jeeps and route modifications can intrude, and shortcutting too aggressively weakens the reason to do it. The Circuit works best for travellers who want a journey and can give it time. If you only want one dramatic mountain prize, another Annapurna route may suit better. If you want the feeling of crossing through a region, the Circuit can still land.