Trekking · Besisahar
Bhulbhule & Khudi
The first villages on the Annapurna Circuit above Besisahar — riverside Marsyangdi stops with lodges and bridges.
Khudi and Bhulbhule are the first villages on the Annapurna Circuit above Besisahar, small riverside settlements in the lower Marsyangdi valley where the green-hill trek truly begins. Khudi comes first, then Bhulbhule a little further on, across a suspension bridge over the river — both are classic first-day stops, lined with trekking lodges, teahouses and the steady traffic of porters and walkers heading up the valley.
What to expect
This is gentle, beautiful country: terraced fields, subtropical greenery, the rushing Marsyangdi, and the first hints of the high peaks ahead. The villages are simple and trek-focused, geared to walkers organising an easy first night out of Besisahar. Staying low here is also the smart way to start a high trek, easing the body into the route before the trail climbs into the bigger mountains toward Chame and Manang.
Good to know
- From Besisahar: A few hours on foot or a quick jeep ride from the Annapurna Circuit trailhead.
- First night: Bhulbhule, across the river, is a popular first overnight on the circuit.
- Road or trail: The rough jeep road to Chame and Manang reaches here, but walking the lower valley aids acclimatization.
- Rafting: The upper-valley rafting put-in for the Marsyangdi River is near here.
- Plan it: Read the national guides to the Annapurna Circuit trek and the Nepal trekking guide, and return to the Besisahar travel hub.
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Frequently asked questions
What are Bhulbhule and Khudi?+
Khudi and Bhulbhule are small Marsyangdi-valley villages just above Besisahar, the traditional first stops on the Annapurna Circuit. They sit beside the river with trekking lodges, teahouses and suspension bridges, and mark the point where the green-hill trek really begins.
How far are Bhulbhule and Khudi from Besisahar?+
Both lie a short distance up the Marsyangdi valley from Besisahar — Khudi first, then Bhulbhule a little further on. Trekkers reach them in a few hours on foot, or quickly by jeep along the rough valley road, on the first day out of Besisahar.
Why do trekkers stop at Bhulbhule?+
Bhulbhule, just across a suspension bridge over the Marsyangdi, is a classic first overnight on the circuit. Staying low here eases trekkers into the route and aids gradual acclimatization before the trail climbs into bigger mountain country toward Chame and Manang.
Can you drive to Bhulbhule and Khudi?+
Yes — the rough jeep road up the Marsyangdi valley reaches Khudi, Bhulbhule and beyond, so some trekkers ride this lower section. Walking it, however, gives a gentler start and better acclimatization than jumping straight to higher villages by vehicle.
