Marpha to Ghorepani on the Annapurna Circuit covers 3 stages, via Tukuche and Tatopani. It goes from about 2,670 m to about 2,860 m, a net gain of roughly 190 m. Timing depends on road and multi-day sections, so use the stage list.
Quick facts
- Start: Marpha, about 2,670 m
- End: Ghorepani, about 2,860 m
- Change: a net gain of roughly 190 m
- Stages: 3
- Total time: varies, see the stage list
- Hardest stage: hard
Stage by stage
- Marpha to Tukuche: 1.5 to 2.5 hours (easy)
- Tukuche to Tatopani: About 2 days on foot, or 4 to 5 hours by road (moderate)
- Tatopani to Ghorepani: 7 to 8 hours (hard)
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 Tukuche and Tatopani. 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 Ghorepani to Marpha 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 Marpha to Ghorepani? The time depends on road and multi-day sections, so check the stage list.
- Which places are on the way from Marpha to Ghorepani? The route passes Tukuche and Tatopani.
Plan it
Back to all route information or see the Annapurna Circuit guides.
