Annapurna Circuit — Stages 4–6: Dharapani to Manang landscape

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Annapurna Circuit — Stages 4–6: Dharapani to Manang

~3 days · 31.5 mi · strenuous · Point-to-point

Quick facts

Distance31.5 mi
Days out3
Elevation gain25,623 ft
Gain / mile813 ft
High point12,717 ft
Difficulty index56/100

What the Annapurna Circuit — Stages 4–6: Dharapani to Manang is known for

Stages 4–6 of Annapurna Circuit is an official 45 km point-to-point section from Dharapani (OSM node 295044655) to Manang (OSM node 293620183).

Route map & campsites

Route map of the Annapurna Circuit — Stages 4–6: Dharapani to Manang on OpenStreetMap terrain Open in Planner →

Route shape from OpenStreetMap geometry. Start · End · Camp

Elevation profile

Elevation ranges from 19,580 ft to 40,699 ft over 31.5 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).

  • Uphill 17.7 mi · 57%
  • Downhill 10.3 mi · 33%
  • Flat 3.1 mi · 10%

Ridgefold breaks every route into uphill, downhill, and flat — see the full per-day breakdown in the app.

How hard is the Annapurna Circuit — Stages 4–6: Dharapani to Manang?

56 / 100

On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Annapurna Circuit — Stages 4–6: Dharapani to Manang scores 56/100, a relative rating across the 1,243 trails we've mapped, blending distance, elevation gain, and steepness. It is a comparison within our set, not an official rating.

Frequently asked questions

How many days does the Annapurna Circuit — Stages 4–6: Dharapani to Manang take?

Most backpackers hike the Annapurna Circuit — Stages 4–6: Dharapani to Manang in about 3 days (2 nights out) over its 31.5 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.

How high does the Annapurna Circuit — Stages 4–6: Dharapani to Manang go?

The Annapurna Circuit — Stages 4–6: Dharapani to Manang tops out near 12,717 ft over its 31.5 miles.

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Sources & attribution

Route geometry from OpenStreetMap, © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0. Stats are approximate and may differ from official surveys; permit rules and conditions change — verify with the managing authority before your trip. Last reviewed July 2026.

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