Soti Khola to Deng on the Manaslu Circuit covers 3 stages, via Machha Khola and Jagat. It goes from about 700 m to about 1,860 m, a net gain of roughly 1,160 m. Total walking time is about 15 to 21 hours.
Quick facts
- Start: Soti Khola, about 700 m
- End: Deng, about 1,860 m
- Change: a net gain of roughly 1,160 m
- Stages: 3
- Total time: about 15 to 21 hours of walking
- Hardest stage: moderate
Stage by stage
- Soti Khola to Machha Khola: 5 to 7 hours (moderate)
- Machha Khola to Jagat: 5 to 7 hours (moderate)
- Jagat to Deng: 5 to 7 hours (moderate)
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 Machha Khola and Jagat. Lodge availability changes by season, so confirm night stops with your operator.
Altitude and health
This route stays below about 3,000 m, so altitude sickness is unlikely, though heat, humidity and fatigue still matter. Altitudes vary by a few tens of metres between maps and guidebooks.
Reverse direction
Walking Deng to Soti Khola 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 Soti Khola to Deng? Total walking time is about 15 to 21 hours, depending on pace and stops.
- Which places are on the way from Soti Khola to Deng? The route passes Machha Khola and Jagat.
Plan it
Back to all route information or see the Manaslu Circuit guides.
