Himalaya to Annapurna Base Camp on the Annapurna Base Camp trek covers 3 stages, via Deurali and Machhapuchhre Base Camp. It goes from about 2,900 m to about 4,130 m, a net gain of roughly 1,230 m. Total walking time is about 5.5 to 8.5 hours.
Quick facts
- Start: Himalaya, about 2,900 m
- End: Annapurna Base Camp, about 4,130 m
- Change: a net gain of roughly 1,230 m
- Stages: 3
- Total time: about 5.5 to 8.5 hours of walking
- Hardest stage: hard
Stage by stage
- Himalaya to Deurali: 2 to 3 hours (moderate)
- Deurali to Machhapuchhre Base Camp: 2 to 3 hours (hard)
- Machhapuchhre Base Camp to Annapurna Base Camp: 1.5 to 2.5 hours (moderate to hard)
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 Deurali and Machhapuchhre Base Camp. Lodge availability changes by season, so confirm night stops with your operator.
Altitude and health
This route reaches about 4,130 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 Annapurna Base Camp to Himalaya 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 Himalaya to Annapurna Base Camp? Total walking time is about 5.5 to 8.5 hours, depending on pace and stops.
- Which places are on the way from Himalaya to Annapurna Base Camp? The route passes Deurali and Machhapuchhre Base Camp.
Plan it
Back to all route information or see the Annapurna Base Camp trek guides.
