Dharapani to Yak Kharka on the Annapurna Circuit covers 4 stages, via Chame, Upper Pisang and Manang. It goes from about 1,860 m to about 4,018 m, a net gain of roughly 2,160 m. Total walking time is about 18 to 23 hours.
Quick facts
- Start: Dharapani, about 1,860 m
- End: Yak Kharka, about 4,018 m
- Change: a net gain of roughly 2,160 m
- Stages: 4
- Total time: about 18 to 23 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)
- Upper Pisang to Manang: 5 to 7 hours (moderate)
- Manang to Yak Kharka: 3 to 4 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, Upper Pisang and Manang. Lodge availability changes by season, so confirm night stops with your operator.
Altitude and health
This route reaches about 4,018 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 Yak Kharka 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 Yak Kharka? Total walking time is about 18 to 23 hours, depending on pace and stops.
- Which places are on the way from Dharapani to Yak Kharka? The route passes Chame, Upper Pisang and Manang.
Plan it
Back to all route information or see the Annapurna Circuit guides.
