Machha Khola to Deng on the Manaslu Circuit covers 2 stages, via Jagat. It goes from about 900 m to about 1,860 m, a net gain of roughly 960 m. Total walking time is about 10 to 14 hours.
Quick facts
- Start: Machha Khola, about 900 m
- End: Deng, about 1,860 m
- Change: a net gain of roughly 960 m
- Stages: 2
- Total time: about 10 to 14 hours of walking
- Hardest stage: moderate
Stage by stage
- Machha Khola to Jagat: 5 to 7 hours (moderate)
- Jagat to Deng: 5 to 7 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 Jagat. Lodge availability changes by season, so confirm night stops with your operator.
Altitude and health
This route stays below about 3,000 m, so altitude sickness is unlikely, though heat, humidity and fatigue still matter. Altitudes vary by a few tens of metres between maps and guidebooks.
Reverse direction
Walking Deng to Machha Khola 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 Machha Khola to Deng? Total walking time is about 10 to 14 hours, depending on pace and stops.
- Which places are on the way from Machha Khola to Deng? The route passes Jagat.
Plan it
Back to all route information or see the Manaslu Circuit guides.
