Himalaya to Machhapuchhre Base Camp on the Annapurna Base Camp trek covers 2 stages, via Deurali. It goes from about 2,900 m to about 3,700 m, a net gain of roughly 800 m. Total walking time is about 4 to 6 hours.
Quick facts
- Start: Himalaya, about 2,900 m
- End: Machhapuchhre Base Camp, about 3,700 m
- Change: a net gain of roughly 800 m
- Stages: 2
- Total time: about 4 to 6 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)
How to split it
A fit walker could cover it in one long day, but most trekkers split it across stages. The route passes through Deurali. Lodge availability changes by season, so confirm night stops with your operator.
Altitude and health
This route reaches about 3,700 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 Machhapuchhre 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 Machhapuchhre Base Camp? Total walking time is about 4 to 6 hours, depending on pace and stops.
- Which places are on the way from Himalaya to Machhapuchhre Base Camp? The route passes Deurali.
Plan it
Back to all route information or see the Annapurna Base Camp trek guides.
