Sinuwa to Deurali on the Annapurna Base Camp trek covers 4 stages, via Bamboo, Dovan and Himalaya. It goes from about 2,360 m to about 3,200 m, a net gain of roughly 840 m. Total walking time is about 7 to 10.5 hours.
Quick facts
- Start: Sinuwa, about 2,360 m
- End: Deurali, about 3,200 m
- Change: a net gain of roughly 840 m
- Stages: 4
- Total time: about 7 to 10.5 hours of walking
- Hardest stage: moderate
Stage by stage
- Sinuwa to Bamboo: 1.5 to 2.5 hours (moderate)
- Bamboo to Dovan: 1.5 to 2 hours (moderate)
- Dovan to Himalaya: 2 to 3 hours (moderate)
- Himalaya to Deurali: 2 to 3 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 Bamboo, Dovan and Himalaya. Lodge availability changes by season, so confirm night stops with your operator.
Altitude and health
This route reaches about 3,200 m. Altitude sickness is possible above 3,000 m, so walk slowly, drink water and tell your guide about headaches, nausea or poor sleep. Altitudes vary by a few tens of metres between maps and guidebooks.
Reverse direction
Walking Deurali to Sinuwa 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 Sinuwa to Deurali? Total walking time is about 7 to 10.5 hours, depending on pace and stops.
- Which places are on the way from Sinuwa to Deurali? The route passes Bamboo, Dovan and Himalaya.
Plan it
Back to all route information or see the Annapurna Base Camp trek guides.
