Namrung to Samagaun on the Manaslu Circuit covers 2 stages, via Lho. It goes from about 2,630 m to about 3,520 m, a net gain of roughly 890 m. Total walking time is about 6 to 8 hours.
Quick facts
- Start: Namrung, about 2,630 m
- End: Samagaun, about 3,520 m
- Change: a net gain of roughly 890 m
- Stages: 2
- Total time: about 6 to 8 hours of walking
- Hardest stage: moderate
Stage by stage
- Namrung to Lho: 3 to 4 hours (moderate)
- Lho to Samagaun: 3 to 4 hours (moderate)
How to split it
A fit walker could cover it in one long day, but most trekkers split it across stages. The route passes through 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 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 Samagaun? Total walking time is about 6 to 8 hours, depending on pace and stops.
- Which places are on the way from Namrung to Samagaun? The route passes Lho.
Plan it
Back to all route information or see the Manaslu Circuit guides.
