Ghandruk to Dovan on the Annapurna Base Camp trek covers 4 stages, via Chhomrong, Sinuwa and Bamboo. It goes from about 1,940 m to about 2,500 to 2,600 m, a net gain of roughly 560 m. Total walking time is about 10 to 13.5 hours.
Quick facts
- Start: Ghandruk, about 1,940 m
- End: Dovan, about 2,500 to 2,600 m
- Change: a net gain of roughly 560 m
- Stages: 4
- Total time: about 10 to 13.5 hours of walking
- Hardest stage: moderate to hard
Stage by stage
- Ghandruk to Chhomrong: 5 to 6 hours (moderate to hard)
- Chhomrong to Sinuwa: 2 to 3 hours (moderate)
- Sinuwa to Bamboo: 1.5 to 2.5 hours (moderate)
- Bamboo to Dovan: 1.5 to 2 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 Chhomrong, Sinuwa and Bamboo. 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 Dovan to Ghandruk 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 Ghandruk to Dovan? Total walking time is about 10 to 13.5 hours, depending on pace and stops.
- Which places are on the way from Ghandruk to Dovan? The route passes Chhomrong, Sinuwa and Bamboo.
Plan it
Back to all route information or see the Annapurna Base Camp trek guides.
