Dharapani to Upper Pisang on the Annapurna Circuit covers 2 stages, via Chame. It goes from about 1,860 m to about 3,300 m, a net gain of roughly 1,440 m. Total walking time is about 10 to 12 hours.
Quick facts
- Start: Dharapani, about 1,860 m
- End: Upper Pisang, about 3,300 m
- Change: a net gain of roughly 1,440 m
- Stages: 2
- Total time: about 10 to 12 hours of walking
- Hardest stage: moderate
Stage by stage
- 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 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 Dharapani 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 Dharapani to Upper Pisang? Total walking time is about 10 to 12 hours, depending on pace and stops.
- Which places are on the way from Dharapani to Upper Pisang? The route passes Chame.
Plan it
Back to all route information or see the Annapurna Circuit guides.
