Ghandruk to Sinuwa on the Annapurna Base Camp trek covers 2 stages, via Chhomrong. It goes from about 1,940 m to about 2,360 m, a net gain of roughly 420 m. Total walking time is about 7 to 9 hours.
Quick facts
- Start: Ghandruk, about 1,940 m
- End: Sinuwa, about 2,360 m
- Change: a net gain of roughly 420 m
- Stages: 2
- Total time: about 7 to 9 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)
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. 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 Sinuwa 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 Sinuwa? Total walking time is about 7 to 9 hours, depending on pace and stops.
- Which places are on the way from Ghandruk to Sinuwa? The route passes Chhomrong.
Plan it
Back to all route information or see the Annapurna Base Camp trek guides.
