Pokhara to Chhomrong on the Annapurna Base Camp trek covers 3 stages, via Nayapul and Ghandruk. It goes from about 820 m to about 2,170 m, a net gain of roughly 1,350 m. Timing depends on road and multi-day sections, so use the stage list.
Quick facts
- Start: Pokhara, about 820 m
- End: Chhomrong, about 2,170 m
- Change: a net gain of roughly 1,350 m
- Stages: 3
- Total time: varies, see the stage list
- Hardest stage: moderate to hard
Stage by stage
- Pokhara to Nayapul: 1.5 to 2 hours by road (easy)
- Nayapul to Ghandruk: 5 to 6.5 hours on foot, or 1.5 to 2 hours by jeep (moderate)
- Ghandruk to Chhomrong: 5 to 6 hours (moderate to 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 Nayapul and Ghandruk. 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 Chhomrong to Pokhara 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 Pokhara to Chhomrong? The time depends on road and multi-day sections, so check the stage list.
- Which places are on the way from Pokhara to Chhomrong? The route passes Nayapul and Ghandruk.
Plan it
Back to all route information or see the Annapurna Base Camp trek guides.
