Soti Khola to Jagat on the Manaslu Circuit covers 2 stages, via Machha Khola. It goes from about 700 m to about 1,340 m, a net gain of roughly 640 m. Total walking time is about 10 to 14 hours.
Quick facts
- Start: Soti Khola, about 700 m
- End: Jagat, about 1,340 m
- Change: a net gain of roughly 640 m
- Stages: 2
- Total time: about 10 to 14 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)
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. 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 Jagat 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 Jagat? Total walking time is about 10 to 14 hours, depending on pace and stops.
- Which places are on the way from Soti Khola to Jagat? The route passes Machha Khola.
Plan it
Back to all route information or see the Manaslu Circuit guides.
