Besisahar to Jagat on the Annapurna Circuit covers 2 stages, via Bhulbhule. It goes from about 760 m to about 1,300 m, a net gain of roughly 540 m. Timing depends on road and multi-day sections, so use the stage list.
Quick facts
- Start: Besisahar, about 760 m
- End: Jagat, about 1,300 m
- Change: a net gain of roughly 540 m
- Stages: 2
- Total time: varies, see the stage list
- Hardest stage: moderate
Stage by stage
- Besisahar to Bhulbhule: 1 to 1.5 hours on foot, or 20 to 30 minutes by jeep (easy)
- Bhulbhule to Jagat: 6 to 8 hours (moderate)
How to split it
Some stages are road journeys or multi-day, so treat the stage list below as the guide. The route passes through Bhulbhule. 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 Jagat to Besisahar 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 Besisahar to Jagat? The time depends on road and multi-day sections, so check the stage list.
- Which places are on the way from Besisahar to Jagat? The route passes Bhulbhule.
Plan it
Back to all route information or see the Annapurna Circuit guides.
