Samdo to Bimthang on the Manaslu Circuit covers 3 stages, via Dharamsala and Larkya La Pass. It goes from about 3,860 m to about 3,590 m, a net descent of roughly 270 m. Total walking time is about 10 to 13 hours.
Quick facts
- Start: Samdo, about 3,860 m
- End: Bimthang, about 3,590 m
- Change: a net descent of roughly 270 m
- Stages: 3
- Total time: about 10 to 13 hours of walking
- Hardest stage: hard
Stage by stage
- 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 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 Samdo is the same route in reverse and means a net climb, so allow more time than the walk down.
Common questions
- How long is Samdo to Bimthang? Total walking time is about 10 to 13 hours, depending on pace and stops.
- Which places are on the way from Samdo to Bimthang? The route passes Dharamsala and Larkya La Pass.
Plan it
Back to all route information or see the Manaslu Circuit guides.
