Kathmandu to Bhulbhule on the Annapurna Circuit covers 2 stages, via Besisahar. It goes from about 1,400 m to about 840 m, a net descent of roughly 560 m. Timing depends on road and multi-day sections, so use the stage list.
Quick facts
- Start: Kathmandu, about 1,400 m
- End: Bhulbhule, about 840 m
- Change: a net descent of roughly 560 m
- Stages: 2
- Total time: varies, see the stage list
- Hardest stage: easy
Stage by stage
- Kathmandu to Besisahar: 5 to 7 hours by road (easy)
- Besisahar to Bhulbhule: 1 to 1.5 hours on foot, or 20 to 30 minutes by jeep (easy)
How to split it
Some stages are road journeys or multi-day, so treat the stage list below as the guide. The route passes through Besisahar. 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 Bhulbhule to Kathmandu is the same route in reverse and means a net climb, so allow more time than the walk down.
Common questions
- How long is Kathmandu to Bhulbhule? The time depends on road and multi-day sections, so check the stage list.
- Which places are on the way from Kathmandu to Bhulbhule? The route passes Besisahar.
Plan it
Back to all route information or see the Annapurna Circuit guides.
