Jomsom to Tukuche on the Annapurna Circuit covers 2 stages, via Marpha. It goes from about 2,720 m to about 2,590 m, a net descent of roughly 130 m. Total walking time is about 3 to 4.5 hours.
Quick facts
- Start: Jomsom, about 2,720 m
- End: Tukuche, about 2,590 m
- Change: a net descent of roughly 130 m
- Stages: 2
- Total time: about 3 to 4.5 hours of walking
- Hardest stage: easy
Stage by stage
- Jomsom to Marpha: 1.5 to 2 hours (easy)
- Marpha to Tukuche: 1.5 to 2.5 hours (easy)
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 Marpha. 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 Tukuche to Jomsom is the same route in reverse and means a net climb, so allow more time than the walk down.
Common questions
- How long is Jomsom to Tukuche? Total walking time is about 3 to 4.5 hours, depending on pace and stops.
- Which places are on the way from Jomsom to Tukuche? The route passes Marpha.
Plan it
Back to all route information or see the Annapurna Circuit guides.
