Lho to Dharamsala on the Manaslu Circuit covers 3 stages, via Samagaun and Samdo. It goes from about 3,180 m to about 4,460 m, a net gain of roughly 1,280 m. Total walking time is about 9 to 12 hours.
Quick facts
- Start: Lho, about 3,180 m
- End: Dharamsala, about 4,460 m
- Change: a net gain of roughly 1,280 m
- Stages: 3
- Total time: about 9 to 12 hours of walking
- Hardest stage: hard
Stage by stage
- Lho to Samagaun: 3 to 4 hours (moderate)
- Samagaun to Samdo: 3 to 4 hours (moderate)
- Samdo to Dharamsala: 3 to 4 hours (hard)
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 Samagaun and Samdo. Lodge availability changes by season, so confirm night stops with your operator.
Altitude and health
This route reaches about 4,460 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 Dharamsala to Lho 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 Lho to Dharamsala? Total walking time is about 9 to 12 hours, depending on pace and stops.
- Which places are on the way from Lho to Dharamsala? The route passes Samagaun and Samdo.
Plan it
Back to all route information or see the Manaslu Circuit guides.
