Tukuche to Pokhara on the Annapurna Circuit covers 3 stages, via Tatopani and Ghorepani. It goes from about 2,590 m to about 820 m, a net descent of roughly 1,770 m. Timing depends on road and multi-day sections, so use the stage list.
Quick facts
- Start: Tukuche, about 2,590 m
- End: Pokhara, about 820 m
- Change: a net descent of roughly 1,770 m
- Stages: 3
- 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)
- Ghorepani to Pokhara: 6 to 8 hours to Nayapul on foot, then 1.5 to 2 hours by road (moderate)
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 and Ghorepani. 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 Pokhara to Tukuche is the same route in reverse and means a net climb, so allow more time than the walk down.
Common questions
- How long is Tukuche to Pokhara? The time depends on road and multi-day sections, so check the stage list.
- Which places are on the way from Tukuche to Pokhara? The route passes Tatopani and Ghorepani.
Plan it
Back to all route information or see the Annapurna Circuit guides.
