Jagat to Samagaun on the Manaslu Circuit covers 4 stages, via Deng, Namrung and Lho. It goes from about 1,340 m to about 3,520 m, a net gain of roughly 2,180 m. Total walking time is about 17 to 23 hours.
Quick facts
- Start: Jagat, about 1,340 m
- End: Samagaun, about 3,520 m
- Change: a net gain of roughly 2,180 m
- Stages: 4
- Total time: about 17 to 23 hours of walking
- Hardest stage: moderate to hard
Stage by stage
- Jagat to Deng: 5 to 7 hours (moderate)
- Deng to Namrung: 6 to 8 hours (moderate to hard)
- Namrung to Lho: 3 to 4 hours (moderate)
- Lho to Samagaun: 3 to 4 hours (moderate)
How to split it
This is more than a day of walking, so trekkers usually break it into stages and sleep along the way. The route passes through Deng, Namrung and Lho. Lodge availability changes by season, so confirm night stops with your operator.
Altitude and health
This route reaches about 3,520 m. Altitude sickness is possible above 3,000 m, so walk slowly, drink water and tell your guide about headaches, nausea or poor sleep. Altitudes vary by a few tens of metres between maps and guidebooks.
Reverse direction
Walking Samagaun to Jagat is the same route in reverse. It is mostly downhill and usually quicker, but a long descent is hard on the knees, so poles help.
Common questions
- How long is Jagat to Samagaun? Total walking time is about 17 to 23 hours, depending on pace and stops.
- Which places are on the way from Jagat to Samagaun? The route passes Deng, Namrung and Lho.
Plan it
Back to all route information or see the Manaslu Circuit guides.
