Machha Khola to Lho on the Manaslu Circuit covers 4 stages, via Jagat, Deng and Namrung. It goes from about 900 m to about 3,180 m, a net gain of roughly 2,280 m. Total walking time is about 19 to 26 hours.
Quick facts
- Start: Machha Khola, about 900 m
- End: Lho, about 3,180 m
- Change: a net gain of roughly 2,280 m
- Stages: 4
- Total time: about 19 to 26 hours of walking
- Hardest stage: moderate to hard
Stage by stage
- Machha Khola to Jagat: 5 to 7 hours (moderate)
- 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)
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, Deng and Namrung. Lodge availability changes by season, so confirm night stops with your operator.
Altitude and health
This route reaches about 3,180 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 Lho 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 Lho? Total walking time is about 19 to 26 hours, depending on pace and stops.
- Which places are on the way from Machha Khola to Lho? The route passes Jagat, Deng and Namrung.
Plan it
Back to all route information or see the Manaslu Circuit guides.
