--- title: "Deurali: Complete Annapurna Trail Guide" description: "Deurali marks the final high-valley build-up before Machhapuchhre Base Camp, with Hinku Cave memorials, moraine scenery and simple lodges shaped by the altitude" canonical: "https://www.nepaltibetbhutan.com/annapurna-base-camp/deurali" last-updated: "2026-08-21T00:00:00+05:45" image: "https://www.nepaltibetbhutan.com/_next/static/images/annapurna-base-camp-hero-1280.webp" --- Route and destination # Deurali: Complete Annapurna Trail Guide Deurali sits at about 3,200 m, upper Modi Khola valley below the sanctuary. Reached from Himalaya past Hinku Cave, with 2–3 hr to Machhapuchhre Base Camp. Conditions and timings vary with weather, pace and acclimatization. **about 3,200 m**Altitude **2–3 hr to Machhapuchhre Base Camp**Next stage **Teahouse route**Travel style **Check locally**Conditions DB **By [Dinesh Bhusal](/author-dinesh-bhusal)**7 min read **✓ Reviewed 21 Aug 2026** Information checked against current official and local sources. Fees, access, permits and transport can change. [Sources & methodology →](/data-methodology) On this page ## Location, altitude and approach Deurali is located in the upper Modi Khola valley below the sanctuary. Reached from Himalaya past Hinku Cave. Walking times are planning estimates and include normal rest stops, not delays caused by weather or health. Altitude should shape the pace. Eat, drink and report symptoms honestly even when the day’s distance looks short. Swipe to view table → | Planning point | What to know | | --- | --- | | Altitude | about 3,200 m | | Approach | Reached from Himalaya past Hinku Cave | | Typical onward walk | 2–3 hr to Machhapuchhre Base Camp | ## Facilities and accommodation Basic lodges, meals and limited charging. Simple high-altitude teahouses. Services become more limited and expensive as supplies are carried higher; cash and backup power are useful. ## Highlights and photography locations - Hinku Cave - Valley opening toward MBC - Snowy cliffs - Photography: Upper valley. - Photography: Machhapuchhre approach. Local Planning Note · Amigo Treks Team **Field advice** Photograph people, homes, ceremonies and working animals respectfully. Ask before taking close portraits and follow monastery or park restrictions. ## Risks and practical advice For Deurali, start early, keep insulating and waterproof layers accessible, and let health—not a fixed schedule—decide whether to continue. - Avalanche-prone sections after heavy snow - Rapid altitude gain - Cold and changing weather ## Arrival and the next morning Deurali sits in the upper Modi Khola approach below Machhapuchhre Base Camp. Groups commonly arrive from Himalaya after a day that includes the Hinku Cave area and a noticeable rise in elevation. Once there, the useful task is simple: settle into the lodge, eat, drink, check for symptoms and keep the evening calm rather than adding an unnecessary side walk. The next stage toward MBC and Annapurna Base Camp is short on a map but serious because the air is thin, the weather can change quickly and the valley walls concentrate cold and wind. Start early enough to preserve daylight and keep a lower turnaround available if anyone is not responding well. - Keep warm layers, water treatment and medication accessible on arrival. - Ask the guide to confirm the next safe stopping point before leaving Deurali. - Do not let a short distance persuade the group to ignore symptoms. ## What the facilities mean here Upper-valley lodges provide a bed and basic meals, but choice and reliability are narrower than in lower villages. Charging may be limited, hot water may cost extra and a busy night can affect room availability. Carry a power bank, cash, a sleeping bag suitable for cold nights and a snack that you will actually eat when appetite is low. Heavy snow, rain or a route issue can change the overnight plan. The operator should explain whether the group waits at Deurali, returns to Himalaya or changes the sanctuary stage when the next section is not safe. - Confirm whether lodge, meal, charging and hot-water costs are included. - Keep the evening schedule light and protect sleep. - Ask where the group descends if the upper sanctuary route closes. ## Make the safety decision early Before you book or set out for deurali, keep these details visible in the plan: Altitude: about 3,200 m; Next stage: 2–3 hr to Machhapuchhre Base Camp; Travel style: Teahouse route; Conditions: Check locally Agree on the point at which the plan changes. For Deurali, a lower route, a rest day, a different transfer or an early return is a normal planning option when symptoms, weather or conditions change. - Ask what the guide or operator will do if the main plan cannot continue. - Keep medication, documents, communication and warm layers accessible. - Check the current source and insurance wording before relying on a safety claim. ## What changes the plan For deurali, agree the change point before departure. For Deurali, a lower route, rest day, different transfer or early return is a normal option when symptoms, weather or access change. The operator should explain who makes that decision and how the group stays together. For Deurali, keep the safety plan practical: name the next lower sleeping point, local contact, transport option and insurer process. Do not rely on a helicopter, phone signal or fixed schedule as the only response to a problem. - Save emergency contacts, insurance details and medication information offline. - Tell the guide early when health, weather or footing changes. - Treat a safe change of plan as part of the itinerary, not as a failure. Continue planning ## Related planning guides [Related guide ### Himalaya Follow the route in walking order.](/annapurna-base-camp/himalaya)[Related guide ### Machhapuchhre Base Camp Follow the route in walking order.](/annapurna-base-camp/machhapuchhre-base-camp)[Related guide ### Deurali to Machhapuchhre Base Camp Plan the Deurali to Machhapuchhre Base Camp stage with approximate distance, walking time, terrain, highlights, risks and practical advice.](/annapurna-base-camp/deurali-to-machhapuchhre-base-camp) Useful answers ## Frequently asked questions How high is Deurali?+ Deurali is approximately 3,200 m. Published figures can vary slightly by map and measurement point. Is Deurali a difficult overnight stop?+ It is a demanding stop because of elevation, cold and the effort already spent climbing through the Modi Khola valley. The distance from the previous village is only part of the challenge; sleep, symptoms, weather and the next morning’s plan also matter. Can I skip Deurali and go straight to ABC?+ That depends on the itinerary, lodge availability, weather and how the group is responding to altitude. Skipping a staged night can create a faster gain and a longer day, so it should be a guide-led decision rather than a way to force the schedule. What should I carry for the Deurali to MBC stage?+ Carry water, warm layers, rain protection, snacks, medication, a headlamp and essentials for a day in exposed upper-valley conditions. Keep valuables and safety items with you even when a porter carries the main bag. ## Sources & methodology Use the dated sources below for the claims they support. Recheck time-sensitive permits, fees, transport and border procedures before booking. [**National Trust for Nature Conservation — ACAP** ↗](https://www.ntnc.org.np/project/annapurna-conservation-area-project-acap)National Trust for Nature ConservationSupports: Annapurna Conservation Area management and conservation context [**Nepal Tourism Board — TIMS and trekking information** ↗](https://ntb.gov.np/en/plan-your-trip/before-you-come/tims-card)Nepal Tourism BoardSupports: Official Nepal trekking-document and visitor-planning context [**CDC Yellow Book — high-altitude travel** ↗](https://www.cdc.gov/yellow-book/hcp/environmental-hazards-risks/high-altitude-travel-and-altitude-illness.html)Centers for Disease Control and PreventionSupports: Altitude-illness prevention, symptoms and descent-oriented medical guidance Continue planning ## Related Annapurna Base Camp guides [Route and destination ### Nayapul Read the Nayapul guide →](/annapurna-base-camp/nayapul)[Route and destination ### Tikhedhunga Read the Tikhedhunga guide →](/annapurna-base-camp/tikhedhunga)[Route and destination ### Ghorepani Read the Ghorepani guide →](/annapurna-base-camp/ghorepani)[Route and destination ### Chhomrong Read the Chhomrong guide →](/annapurna-base-camp/chhomrong) Personalised planning ## Plan Your Annapurna Base Camp Journey Tell our Kathmandu-based planning team your travel dates, group size and preferred pace. 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