Jagat to Chame on the Annapurna Circuit covers 2 stages, via Dharapani. It goes from about 1,300 m to about 2,670 m, a net gain of roughly 1,370 m. Total walking time is about 11 to 13 hours.
Quick facts
- Start: Jagat, about 1,300 m
- End: Chame, about 2,670 m
- Change: a net gain of roughly 1,370 m
- Stages: 2
- Total time: about 11 to 13 hours of walking
- Hardest stage: moderate
Stage by stage
- Jagat to Dharapani: 6 to 7 hours (moderate)
- Dharapani to Chame: 5 to 6 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 Dharapani. 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 Chame to Jagat 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 Jagat to Chame? Total walking time is about 11 to 13 hours, depending on pace and stops.
- Which places are on the way from Jagat to Chame? The route passes Dharapani.
Plan it
Back to all route information or see the Annapurna Circuit guides.
