Tukuche to Ghorepani on the Annapurna Circuit covers 2 stages, via Tatopani. It goes from about 2,590 m to about 2,860 m, a net gain of roughly 270 m. Timing depends on road and multi-day sections, so use the stage list.
Quick facts
- Start: Tukuche, about 2,590 m
- End: Ghorepani, about 2,860 m
- Change: a net gain of roughly 270 m
- Stages: 2
- Total time: varies, see the stage list
- Hardest stage: hard
Stage by stage
- 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 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 Tukuche 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 Tukuche to Ghorepani? The time depends on road and multi-day sections, so check the stage list.
- Which places are on the way from Tukuche to Ghorepani? The route passes Tatopani.
Plan it
Back to all route information or see the Annapurna Circuit guides.
