Chame to Thorong Phedi on the Annapurna Circuit covers 4 stages, via Upper Pisang, Manang and Yak Kharka. It goes from about 2,670 m to about 4,450 m, a net gain of roughly 1,780 m. Total walking time is about 14.5 to 19.5 hours.
Quick facts
- Start: Chame, about 2,670 m
- End: Thorong Phedi, about 4,450 m
- Change: a net gain of roughly 1,780 m
- Stages: 4
- Total time: about 14.5 to 19.5 hours of walking
- Hardest stage: moderate to hard
Stage by stage
- Chame to Upper Pisang: 5 to 6 hours (moderate)
- Upper Pisang to Manang: 5 to 7 hours (moderate)
- Manang to Yak Kharka: 3 to 4 hours (moderate)
- Yak Kharka to Thorong Phedi: 1.5 to 2.5 hours (moderate to 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 Upper Pisang, Manang and Yak Kharka. Lodge availability changes by season, so confirm night stops with your operator.
Altitude and health
This route reaches about 4,450 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 Thorong Phedi to Chame 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 Chame to Thorong Phedi? Total walking time is about 14.5 to 19.5 hours, depending on pace and stops.
- Which places are on the way from Chame to Thorong Phedi? The route passes Upper Pisang, Manang and Yak Kharka.
Plan it
Back to all route information or see the Annapurna Circuit guides.
