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This article keeps the decision near the top, separates planning guidance from changing conditions and points you back to the complete internal library.
Browse the full Manaslu Circuit library →The route rises from about 930 m at Machha Khola to 5,106 m at Larkya La, with key sleeping stops at Samagaun 3,530 m, Samdo 3,860 m and Dharamsala about 4,460 m before descending to Bimthang.
Critical sleeping elevations
- Namrung 2,630 m; Lho 3,180 m; Samagaun 3,530 m.
- Samdo 3,860 m; Dharamsala about 4,460 m.
- Bimthang about 3,590 m after the pass.
Published height variation
Map editions and GPS records vary. This site uses 5,106 m for Larkya La consistently and labels alternative figures as mapping variation rather than changing the number page by page.
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Frequently asked questions
Should I confirm this before departure?
Yes. Road, trail, lodge, permit and weather conditions can change; confirm the current situation with the guide.
Is flexibility necessary?
Yes. Keep a buffer for weather, health and road disruption rather than forcing a fixed schedule.
Sources and fact-checking
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