Bhulbhule to Chame on the Annapurna Circuit covers 3 stages, via Jagat and Dharapani. It goes from about 840 m to about 2,670 m, a net gain of roughly 1,830 m. Total walking time is about 17 to 21 hours.
Quick facts
- Start: Bhulbhule, about 840 m
- End: Chame, about 2,670 m
- Change: a net gain of roughly 1,830 m
- Stages: 3
- Total time: about 17 to 21 hours of walking
- Hardest stage: moderate
Stage by stage
- Bhulbhule to Jagat: 6 to 8 hours (moderate)
- Jagat to Dharapani: 6 to 7 hours (moderate)
- Dharapani to Chame: 5 to 6 hours (moderate)
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 Jagat and Dharapani. 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 Chame to Bhulbhule 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 Bhulbhule to Chame? Total walking time is about 17 to 21 hours, depending on pace and stops.
- Which places are on the way from Bhulbhule to Chame? The route passes Jagat and Dharapani.
Plan it
Back to all route information or see the Annapurna Circuit guides.
