Chhomrong to Bamboo on the Annapurna Base Camp trek covers 2 stages, via Sinuwa. It goes from about 2,170 m to about 2,310 m, a net gain of roughly 140 m. Total walking time is about 3.5 to 5.5 hours.
Quick facts
- Start: Chhomrong, about 2,170 m
- End: Bamboo, about 2,310 m
- Change: a net gain of roughly 140 m
- Stages: 2
- Total time: about 3.5 to 5.5 hours of walking
- Hardest stage: moderate
Stage by stage
- Chhomrong to Sinuwa: 2 to 3 hours (moderate)
- Sinuwa to Bamboo: 1.5 to 2.5 hours (moderate)
How to split it
A fit walker could cover it in one long day, but most trekkers split it across stages. The route passes through Sinuwa. 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 Bamboo to Chhomrong 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 Chhomrong to Bamboo? Total walking time is about 3.5 to 5.5 hours, depending on pace and stops.
- Which places are on the way from Chhomrong to Bamboo? The route passes Sinuwa.
Plan it
Back to all route information or see the Annapurna Base Camp trek guides.
