Bamboo to Himalaya on the Annapurna Base Camp trek covers 2 stages, via Dovan. It goes from about 2,310 m to about 2,900 m, a net gain of roughly 590 m. Total walking time is about 3.5 to 5 hours.
Quick facts
- Start: Bamboo, about 2,310 m
- End: Himalaya, about 2,900 m
- Change: a net gain of roughly 590 m
- Stages: 2
- Total time: about 3.5 to 5 hours of walking
- Hardest stage: moderate
Stage by stage
- Bamboo to Dovan: 1.5 to 2 hours (moderate)
- Dovan to Himalaya: 2 to 3 hours (moderate)
How to split it
A fit walker could cover it in one long day, but most trekkers split it across stages. The route passes through Dovan. Lodge availability changes by season, so confirm night stops with your operator.
Altitude and health
This route 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.
Reverse direction
Walking Himalaya to Bamboo is the same route in reverse. It is mostly downhill and usually quicker, but a long descent is hard on the knees, so poles help.
Common questions
- How long is Bamboo to Himalaya? Total walking time is about 3.5 to 5 hours, depending on pace and stops.
- Which places are on the way from Bamboo to Himalaya? The route passes Dovan.
Plan it
Back to all route information or see the Annapurna Base Camp trek guides.
