Bamboo to Machhapuchhre Base Camp on the Annapurna Base Camp trek covers 4 stages, via Dovan, Himalaya and Deurali. It goes from about 2,310 m to about 3,700 m, a net gain of roughly 1,390 m. Total walking time is about 7.5 to 11 hours.
Quick facts
- Start: Bamboo, about 2,310 m
- End: Machhapuchhre Base Camp, about 3,700 m
- Change: a net gain of roughly 1,390 m
- Stages: 4
- Total time: about 7.5 to 11 hours of walking
- Hardest stage: hard
Stage by stage
- Bamboo to Dovan: 1.5 to 2 hours (moderate)
- Dovan to Himalaya: 2 to 3 hours (moderate)
- Himalaya to Deurali: 2 to 3 hours (moderate)
- Deurali to Machhapuchhre Base Camp: 2 to 3 hours (hard)
How to split it
This is more than a day of walking, so trekkers usually break it into stages and sleep along the way. The route passes through Dovan, Himalaya and Deurali. Lodge availability changes by season, so confirm night stops with your operator.
Altitude and health
This route reaches about 3,700 m. Altitude sickness is possible above 3,000 m, so walk slowly, drink water and tell your guide about headaches, nausea or poor sleep. Altitudes vary by a few tens of metres between maps and guidebooks.
Reverse direction
Walking Machhapuchhre Base Camp 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 Machhapuchhre Base Camp? Total walking time is about 7.5 to 11 hours, depending on pace and stops.
- Which places are on the way from Bamboo to Machhapuchhre Base Camp? The route passes Dovan, Himalaya and Deurali.
Plan it
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