Samagaun to Dharamsala on the Manaslu Circuit covers 2 stages, via Samdo. It goes from about 3,520 m to about 4,460 m, a net gain of roughly 940 m. Total walking time is about 6 to 8 hours.
Quick facts
- Start: Samagaun, about 3,520 m
- End: Dharamsala, about 4,460 m
- Change: a net gain of roughly 940 m
- Stages: 2
- Total time: about 6 to 8 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)
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 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 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 Dharamsala? Total walking time is about 6 to 8 hours, depending on pace and stops.
- Which places are on the way from Samagaun to Dharamsala? The route passes Samdo.
Plan it
Back to all route information or see the Manaslu Circuit guides.
