--- title: "Tikhedhunga: Complete Annapurna Trail Guide" description: "Tikhedhunga is the gentler first overnight below Nayapul, where riverside lodges, suspension bridges and a slower start help travellers settle into the trail." canonical: "https://www.nepaltibetbhutan.com/annapurna-base-camp/tikhedhunga" 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 # Tikhedhunga: Complete Annapurna Trail Guide Tikhedhunga sits at about 1,540 m, lower Bhurungdi Khola valley. Reached on foot from Nayapul or a higher road-access point, with 5–7 hr to Ghorepani. Conditions and timings vary with weather, pace and acclimatization. **about 1,540 m**Altitude **5–7 hr to Ghorepani**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 Tikhedhunga is located in the lower Bhurungdi Khola valley. Reached on foot from Nayapul or a higher road-access point. 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 1,540 m | | Approach | Reached on foot from Nayapul or a higher road-access point | | Typical onward walk | 5–7 hr to Ghorepani | ## Facilities and accommodation Teahouses, meals, charging and basic supplies. Simple trekking lodges. Services become more limited and expensive as supplies are carried higher; cash and backup power are useful. ## Highlights and photography locations - Waterfalls and bridges - Terraced farmland - Gateway to the Ulleri steps - Photography: Stone steps. - Photography: Village roofs. 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 Tikhedhunga, start early, keep insulating and waterproof layers accessible, and let health—not a fixed schedule—decide whether to continue. - Wet stone - Mule traffic - Heat lower in the valley ## The first walking day After the road from Pokhara or Nayapul, Tikhedhunga makes a useful first walking stop before the climb toward Ulleri and Ghorepani. The lower valley is warmer and more humid than the upper route, so start with water, sun protection and a pace that leaves energy for the stone steps. Bridges, waterfalls, terraces and mule traffic can all slow the day. Arrive early enough to check the room, dry wet layers and order food before the lodge becomes busy. If the vehicle reaches a higher roadhead, the stage may be shorter, but the operator should state exactly where the walk begins and how that changes the next morning. - Use a day bag for water, rain gear, medication and valuables. - Keep footwear secure on wet stone and crowded steps. - Treat the roadhead and walking time as changeable in the booking plan. ## Tikhedhunga versus Ulleri Tikhedhunga offers a gentler first overnight and a traditional lower-valley approach. Ulleri can shorten the following day if the road is usable, but the route still includes steep steps and the vehicle track can be rough or disrupted. Neither option removes the need for a steady climb to Ghorepani. Choose the overnight based on daylight, weather, road condition and the group’s legs. A later drop-off is not automatically better if it produces a rushed arrival or leaves no time to respond to a transport problem. - Ask whether the package includes a Nayapul, Tikhedhunga or Ulleri drop-off. - Confirm the next day’s distance from the actual overnight stop. - Keep a spare layer and dry socks available after the lower-valley walk. ## Choose the route that fits the day you have Before you book or set out for tikhedhunga, keep these details visible in the plan: Altitude: about 1,540 m; Next stage: 5–7 hr to Ghorepani; Travel style: Teahouse route; Conditions: Check locally For this tikhedhunga guide, the right choice depends on the hardest stage, the highest sleeping point, transport exposure and the time left after a delay. Read the route as a sequence of decisions rather than as a list of attractions. - Write down the start, finish, overnight stops and fallback for the key day. - Protect recovery and departure time before adding another stop. - Ask the operator to explain what changes when weather, health or access disrupts the plan. ## Check the day-to-day fit For this tikhedhunga guide, compare the actual start, finish, overnight stops, longest day, highest sleeping point and transport exposure. For Tikhedhunga, two routes with similar names can feel completely different once stairs, road delays, weather and recovery time are included. Ask what the group does when the main viewpoint, pass, road or lodge is unavailable on this tikhedhunga plan. For Tikhedhunga, a good itinerary shows a lower or slower alternative and protects time before the next flight or international connection. - Choose the route that matches the group's real pace. - Protect a buffer before a critical departure. - Ask how an early finish or changed route affects cost and transport. Continue planning ## Related planning guides [Related guide ### Nayapul Follow the route in walking order.](/annapurna-base-camp/nayapul)[Related guide ### Ghorepani Follow the route in walking order.](/annapurna-base-camp/ghorepani)[Related guide ### Chhomrong Chhomrong is a large Gurung village with an open Machhapuchhre panorama and the main gateway into the Annapurna Sanctuary corridor.](/annapurna-base-camp/chhomrong) Useful answers ## Frequently asked questions How high is Tikhedhunga?+ Tikhedhunga is approximately 1,540 m. Published figures can vary slightly by map and measurement point. What is the usual next stage after Tikhedhunga?+ The route commonly climbs through Ulleri toward Ghorepani, with the exact walking time depending on the roadhead, steps, breaks and group pace. It is a sustained uphill day, so an early start and realistic rhythm help. Are there lodges and meals at Tikhedhunga?+ Tikhedhunga has basic trekking lodges and meal services, but choice and availability vary with the season and group size. Confirm rooming, charging, hot water and meal inclusions instead of assuming every facility is available every night. Is the Tikhedhunga route suitable in the rainy season?+ It can be walked in wet conditions, but slippery stone, muddy sections, landslides and road disruption can change the experience. Use waterproof protection, allow extra time and confirm the current trail and vehicle conditions before departure. ## 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 ### Ghorepani Read the Ghorepani guide →](/annapurna-base-camp/ghorepani)[Route and destination ### Chhomrong Read the Chhomrong guide →](/annapurna-base-camp/chhomrong)[Route and destination ### Himalaya Read the Himalaya guide →](/annapurna-base-camp/himalaya) 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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