Bhulbhule to Upper Pisang on the Annapurna Circuit covers 4 stages, via Jagat, Dharapani and Chame. It goes from about 840 m to about 3,300 m, a net gain of roughly 2,460 m. Total walking time is about 22 to 27 hours.
Quick facts
- Start: Bhulbhule, about 840 m
- End: Upper Pisang, about 3,300 m
- Change: a net gain of roughly 2,460 m
- Stages: 4
- Total time: about 22 to 27 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)
- Chame to Upper Pisang: 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, Dharapani and Chame. Lodge availability changes by season, so confirm night stops with your operator.
Altitude and health
This route reaches about 3,300 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 Upper Pisang 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 Upper Pisang? Total walking time is about 22 to 27 hours, depending on pace and stops.
- Which places are on the way from Bhulbhule to Upper Pisang? The route passes Jagat, Dharapani and Chame.
Plan it
Back to all route information or see the Annapurna Circuit guides.
