Bhulbhule to Dharapani on the Annapurna Circuit covers 2 stages, via Jagat. It goes from about 840 m to about 1,860 m, a net gain of roughly 1,020 m. Total walking time is about 12 to 15 hours.
Quick facts
- Start: Bhulbhule, about 840 m
- End: Dharapani, about 1,860 m
- Change: a net gain of roughly 1,020 m
- Stages: 2
- Total time: about 12 to 15 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)
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. 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 Dharapani 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 Dharapani? Total walking time is about 12 to 15 hours, depending on pace and stops.
- Which places are on the way from Bhulbhule to Dharapani? The route passes Jagat.
Plan it
Back to all route information or see the Annapurna Circuit guides.
