Namrung to Dharamsala on the Manaslu Circuit covers 4 stages, via Lho, Samagaun and Samdo. It goes from about 2,630 m to about 4,460 m, a net gain of roughly 1,830 m. Total walking time is about 12 to 16 hours.
Quick facts
- Start: Namrung, about 2,630 m
- End: Dharamsala, about 4,460 m
- Change: a net gain of roughly 1,830 m
- Stages: 4
- Total time: about 12 to 16 hours of walking
- Hardest stage: hard
Stage by stage
- Namrung to Lho: 3 to 4 hours (moderate)
- 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 Lho, 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 Namrung 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 Namrung to Dharamsala? Total walking time is about 12 to 16 hours, depending on pace and stops.
- Which places are on the way from Namrung to Dharamsala? The route passes Lho, Samagaun and Samdo.
Plan it
Back to all route information or see the Manaslu Circuit guides.
