Dharapani – Chame

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Today, we’re starting to gain altitude and the 8,000-metre peaks are coming into view… in the distance.

This walk is part of a multi-day hike: Annapurna Circuit

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    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 8.64 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 7h 05 
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    Difficulty: Difficult
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    Back to start: No
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    Ascent: + 3,570 ft
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    Descent: - 1,050 ft
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    Highest point: 8,944 ft
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    Lowest point: 6,270 ft
  • ⚐ Country: Nepal
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    Start: N 28.523573° / E 84.354413°
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    End: N 28.549926° / E 84.244249°
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Description of the walk

Leaving the lodge (S), continue along the right bank of the Marsyanghi River until you reach the village of Bagarchap.

(1) Turn westwards and head for the village of Danagyu.

(2) Leave the river behind and begin a long but easy climb up to the village of Kurung.

(3) Continue westwards, almost on a level course, passing through Koto Qupar to reach the plain at Chame (E).

Waypoints

  1. S : mi 0 - alt. 6,293 ft - Dharapani Lodge
  2. 1 : mi 1.11 - alt. 6,772 ft - Leaving Dharapani
  3. 2 : mi 2.31 - alt. 7,162 ft - Danyagu
  4. 3 : mi 5.16 - alt. 8,737 ft - Kurung
  5. E : mi 8.64 - alt. 8,812 ft - Chame Lodge

Notes

Here, it’s a complete change: the high mountains look very close, but it will still take a great deal of effort to reach them. However, they are clearly visible: Manaslu to the east and Annapurna II (A2) directly opposite to the west. It is worth noting that here, in Dharapani, two routes converge: the Manaslu Route, which heads north-east, and the Annapurna Route, which heads north-west and then due west.

Worth a visit

The two peaks already mentioned: Manaslu and A2.

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