The Bamboo to Dovan section of the Annapurna Base Camp trek runs from about 2,310 m to about 2,500 to 2,600 m. Typical time is 1.5 to 2 hours, rated moderate. That is a net gain of roughly 200 to 300 m.
Quick facts
- Start: Bamboo, about 2,310 m
- End: Dovan, about 2,500 to 2,600 m
- Change: a net gain of roughly 200 to 300 m
- Typical time: 1.5 to 2 hours
- Difficulty: Moderate
The route
The trail climbs steadily through bamboo and rhododendron forest, with a few stream crossings and stone steps, to the small settlement of Dovan.
Altitude and health
This section stays below about 3,000 m, so altitude sickness is unlikely, though heat, humidity and fatigue still matter. Altitudes vary by a few tens of metres between maps and guidebooks.
Tips
Rain or snow can make the stones slippery. Take it slowly on the steps.
Common questions
- How far is Dovan from Bamboo? Around 1.5 to 2 hours of walking at a normal pace.
- Is Dovan a village? It is a cluster of lodges on the trail.
Reverse direction
Walking Dovan to Bamboo is the same trail in reverse. It is usually quicker because it is mostly downhill, but a long descent is hard on the knees, so poles help.
Nearby legs on this route
- Ghandruk to Chhomrong
- Chhomrong to Sinuwa
- Sinuwa to Bamboo
- Chhomrong to Dovan
- Dovan to Himalaya
- Himalaya to Deurali
Plan it
Back to all route information or see the Annapurna Base Camp trek guides.
