Samagaun to Bimthang on the Manaslu Circuit covers 4 stages, via Samdo, Dharamsala and Larkya La Pass. It goes from about 3,520 m to about 3,590 m, a net gain of roughly 70 m. Total walking time is about 13 to 17 hours.
Quick facts
- Start: Samagaun, about 3,520 m
- End: Bimthang, about 3,590 m
- Change: a net gain of roughly 70 m
- Stages: 4
- Total time: about 13 to 17 hours of walking
- Hardest stage: hard
Stage by stage
- Samagaun to Samdo: 3 to 4 hours (moderate)
- Samdo to Dharamsala: 3 to 4 hours (hard)
- Dharamsala to Larkya La Pass: 3 to 4 hours up (hard)
- Larkya La Pass to Bimthang: 4 to 5 hours down (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 Samdo, Dharamsala and Larkya La Pass. Lodge availability changes by season, so confirm night stops with your operator.
Altitude and health
This route reaches about 5,106 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 Bimthang to Samagaun 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 Samagaun to Bimthang? Total walking time is about 13 to 17 hours, depending on pace and stops.
- Which places are on the way from Samagaun to Bimthang? The route passes Samdo, Dharamsala and Larkya La Pass.
Plan it
Back to all route information or see the Manaslu Circuit guides.
