Higher seasonal exposure: landslides (Jun-Sep), river crossings (Jun-Sep).
Deng is a small settlement of lodges and farms where the Budhi Gandaki gorge begins to open, about a day's walk above Jagat. It is the third night of most Manaslu Circuit itineraries, reached after crossing the river several times through bamboo and rhododendron forest.
Around Deng the culture starts to change: beyond it the trail climbs towards Rana and Bihi Phedi, and mani walls, chortens and prayer flags become frequent as the route enters the Buddhist villages of Kutang and Nubri.
Deng lies in Chumnubri Rural Municipality in the lower part of the Kutang area. Small communities here farm maize, potatoes and barley. The trail beyond follows the old route to the Tibetan border used by traders before the modern border closures.
Walk to Namrung
Via Rana, Bihi Phedi and Ghap, about 6-7 hours and close to 800 m of ascent.
Visit Bihi village
A short detour from Bihi Phedi leads up to Bihi and its gompa; ask your guide.
Forecast for 1,860 m. Conditions change fast in the mountains.
Weather data: MET Norway, licensed CC BY 4.0. A forecast, not a guarantee.
Mar-May, Oct-Nov
On foot from Jagat in about 6-7 hours via Philim.
Nearest hub: Machha Khola
Nearest hub: Machha Khola. Times are typical ranges, not schedules, and vary with roadworks, weather and the season.
On footfrom Jagat (Gorkha)about 6-7 h6-7 h and about 19 km from Jagat via Philim and Ekle Bhatti, climbing roughly 500 m with several river crossings
On foot only; the stage includes repeated crossings of the Budhi Gandaki on suspension bridges.
Restricted-area permit
This stop is on the Manaslu restricted-area route. Permits are issued only through a registered trekking agency, for trekkers with a licensed guide; a minimum group of two has long been required, so confirm the current rule.
Verify before travel: permit rules and fees change. Checked 2026-10-06 against Department of Immigration: Trekking route and permit fee.
On the Manaslu Circuit.
What this place is typically exposed to, and when. These are seasonal patterns, not a report on conditions now.
Landslideshigh in a typical yearJun-Sep
The Budhi Gandaki gorge is one of the more landslide-prone trekking corridors in Nepal and the monsoon months of June to September are generally avoided because of rain-slicked trails and slope failures.
River crossingshigh in a typical yearJun-Sep
The route crosses the Budhi Gandaki repeatedly on suspension bridges, and near Yaru a cantilever walkway carries the trail along the gorge wall. These are the most exposed sections when the river runs high in the monsoon.
Othermoderate in a typical yearJun-Aug
Leeches are common on the forested lower trail through the monsoon, which is one reason most trekkers avoid these months.
Floodingmoderate in a typical yearJul-Sep
Riverside settlements and trail sections beside the Budhi Gandaki sit close to the water, and monsoon rain raises the river and its side streams quickly.
Check current conditions before you travel
Roads, trails, passes and flights change with the weather and with roadworks, and nothing on this page describes conditions today. Before you set off, check the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology for weather and flood warnings, the Nepal Disaster Risk Reduction Portal for incidents, and the local authority, police or your licensed operator for road, trail and flight status.
A restricted-area teahouse trek around Manaslu (8,163 m), up the Budhi Gandaki gorge through Gurung and Nubri villages, over the Larkya La (about 5,106 m) and down to Dharapani on the Annapurna Circuit.
About 19 km and 6-7 hours via Philim.
About 1,860 m.
The trail climbs via Bihi Phedi and Ghap to Namrung, about 6-7 hours.
Valley or region
A restricted Buddhist side valley of the Manaslu region, with monasteries, Milarepa's cave and villages near the Tibetan border.
Trek stop · 3,590 m
A meadow settlement below the Larkya La, the first stop after the crossing.
Trek stop · 4,460 m
The seasonal stop at the foot of the Larkya La, used the night before the crossing.
Trek stop · 1,340 m
A stone-paved village in the Budhi Gandaki gorge where the Manaslu restricted area begins.
Mountain pass · 5,106 m
The high pass of the Manaslu Circuit, a long glacial crossing from the Budhi Gandaki to the Marsyangdi side.
Trek stop · 900 m
A riverside village of lodges at the mouth of a side stream, the first night's stop for most Manaslu Circuit trekkers.
Trek stop · 2,630 m
The first village of Nubri on the Manaslu Circuit, among barley fields and forest.
Trek stop · 1,570 m
A large Gurung village on the lower Manaslu Circuit, near the turn-off for the Tsum Valley.
Valley or region
A restricted trekking region around the world's eighth-highest mountain, from the Budhi Gandaki gorge to Tibetan-Buddhist villages and the Larkya La.