Upper Pisang to Yak Kharka on the Annapurna Circuit covers 2 stages, via Manang. It goes from about 3,300 m to about 4,018 m, a net gain of roughly 720 m. Total walking time is about 8 to 11 hours.
Quick facts
- Start: Upper Pisang, about 3,300 m
- End: Yak Kharka, about 4,018 m
- Change: a net gain of roughly 720 m
- Stages: 2
- Total time: about 8 to 11 hours of walking
- Hardest stage: moderate
Stage by stage
- Upper Pisang to Manang: 5 to 7 hours (moderate)
- Manang to Yak Kharka: 3 to 4 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 Manang. Lodge availability changes by season, so confirm night stops with your operator.
Altitude and health
This route reaches about 4,018 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 Yak Kharka to Upper Pisang 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 Upper Pisang to Yak Kharka? Total walking time is about 8 to 11 hours, depending on pace and stops.
- Which places are on the way from Upper Pisang to Yak Kharka? The route passes Manang.
Plan it
Back to all route information or see the Annapurna Circuit guides.
