The Chhomrong to Annapurna Base Camp section of the Annapurna Base Camp trek runs from about 2,170 m to about 4,130 m. Typical time is 2 to 3 days, rated hard. That is a net gain of about 1,960 m, normally over 3 days (including a night near Machhapuchhre Base Camp).
Quick facts
- Start: Chhomrong, about 2,170 m
- End: Annapurna Base Camp, about 4,130 m
- Change: a net gain of about 1,960 m, normally over 3 days (including a night near Machhapuchhre Base Camp)
- Typical time: 2 to 3 days
- Difficulty: Hard
- Also spelled: Chomrong
The route
The route runs through Sinuwa, Bamboo, Dovan, Himalaya, Deurali and Machhapuchhre Base Camp before reaching Annapurna Base Camp. It passes from farmland and forest to alpine terrain in a few days.
Altitude and health
Part of this section is at or above 3,000 m, so altitude sickness is possible. Walk slowly, drink water, avoid alcohol and tell your guide about headaches, nausea or poor sleep. Descend if symptoms worsen. Altitudes vary by a few tens of metres between maps and guidebooks.
Tips
Plan at least 3 days up if you can. Sleeping at Dovan or Himalaya, then Machhapuchhre Base Camp, spreads the climb. See the Annapurna Base Camp guides for full itineraries.
Common questions
- How many days from Chhomrong to ABC? Usually 3 days up with stops at Dovan or Himalaya and Deurali or Machhapuchhre Base Camp. Fast groups sometimes do 2.
- Is the walk down quicker? Yes, most trekkers descend from ABC to Bamboo or Chhomrong in one or two days.
Reverse direction
Walking Annapurna Base Camp to Chhomrong is the same trail in reverse. It is usually quicker because it is mostly downhill, but a long descent is hard on the knees, so poles help.
Nearby legs on this route
- Deurali to Machhapuchhre Base Camp
- Machhapuchhre Base Camp to Annapurna Base Camp
- Deurali to Annapurna Base Camp
Plan it
Back to all route information or see the Annapurna Base Camp trek guides.
