Deurali is a small lodge settlement on the upper route to Annapurna Base Camp, with open views and a colder climate than the forest below. This page covers the Deurali in the Annapurna Base Camp and Poon Hill region, not other places of the same name. It sits between Himalaya and Machhapuchhre Base Camp.
Altitude: about 3,200 m. Heights quoted for villages and camps vary by source, so treat this as a guide.
Where Deurali is and why trekkers stop
Deurali is the stop after Himalaya on the way up the sanctuary valley, and our route pages link it with Machhapuchhre Base Camp, Annapurna Base Camp, Bamboo, Dovan and Ghandruk. Some groups go straight to Deurali, but the day is long. Trekkers stop here to sleep or have lunch before heading deeper into the sanctuary. It is also used on the way down as a point to gauge how the group is feeling.
What to expect at Deurali
Expect a handful of lodges in open, rocky ground where trees thin out and the landscape becomes starker. The climate is colder, winds can rise, and mist often fills the valley in the afternoon. Rooms are basic and dining halls are the warmest spot, so people gather there in the evening. Facilities are limited and everything is carried in, so expect simpler menus and patient service. The upward route from here feels more alpine, and hail or snow is possible.
Altitude and how you may feel
Deurali is at about 3,200 m, noticeably higher than Himalaya and Dovan, so this is where altitude effects become more likely. You may notice a faster pulse, lighter sleep, a mild headache or reduced appetite. Walk slowly, drink often and avoid alcohol. Altitude illness can strike, and if symptoms worsen you should descend rather than continue. Tell your guide at once about severe headache, vomiting, confusion or unsteadiness. Sleeping here before moving higher helps your body adjust.
Lodging, food and practical tips
Pack warm clothing, a hat, gloves and a good sleeping bag, since nights are cold. Eat carbohydrate rich meals and keep snacks handy. Phone signal and charging may be unreliable. Check the weather and avalanche conditions with lodge staff before leaving, especially in winter and early spring, and do not push on in poor visibility. Our guides note that reaching Annapurna Base Camp in one day from Deurali is possible for some but demanding, so many split it.
Stage guides that pass through Deurali
These day-by-day guides start or end at Deurali, with walking times, ascent and where to sleep.
- Deurali to Machhapuchhre Base Camp trek: altitude, time and route
- Deurali to Annapurna Base Camp trek: altitude, time and route
- Deurali to Ghandruk trek: stages, altitude and time
- Ulleri to Deurali trek: stages, altitude and time
- Deurali to Pokhara trek: stages, altitude and time
- Bamboo to Deurali trek: stages, altitude and time
- Ghorepani to Deurali trek: stages, altitude and time
- Deurali to Jhinu Danda trek: stages, altitude and time
Common questions
Is Deurali the same as other places called Deurali?
This page is about the Deurali on the Annapurna Sanctuary route, in the Annapurna Base Camp and Poon Hill region. Other places in Nepal share the name, but they are not covered here.
Can I reach Annapurna Base Camp in one day from Deurali?
Some groups go straight through, but the day is long and tiring. Many trekkers split it with a night at Machhapuchhre Base Camp, which is gentler on the body.
What is Deurali like at night?
Cold, with clear skies on good evenings and mist or wind on others. Lodges have simple rooms, so bring warm layers and a sleeping bag suited to near freezing temperatures.
