Manasluजगत
A stone-paved village in the Budhi Gandaki gorge where the Manaslu restricted area begins.
This is Jagat in northern Gorkha on the Manaslu Circuit, not Jagat on the Annapurna Circuit in Lamjung.
Higher seasonal exposure: landslides (Jun-Sep), river crossings (Jun-Sep), road blockages (Jun-Sep).
Jagat is a compact village of stone houses and flagstone lanes on a shelf above the Budhi Gandaki in northern Gorkha. On the Manaslu Circuit and the Tsum Valley trek it is the second night out from the road, and it marks the start of the restricted area: permits are checked here.
The gorge is narrow and steep around Jagat, with waterfalls on the far wall and terraces wherever the slope allows. Above the village the trail climbs over a ridge to Salleri and Sirdibas before reaching Philim, where the Tsum Valley route branches off.
The lower Budhi Gandaki villages are home mainly to Gurung and other hill communities, with Hindu and Buddhist traditions side by side; the Tibetan Buddhist culture of Nubri and Tsum begins further up. The trail was for centuries a trade route between the middle hills and Tibet, used for salt and grain.
Walk to Philim and Deng
On the circuit, continue via Sirdibas and Philim to Deng, about 6-7 hours.
Turn off for Tsum
For the Tsum Valley, walk to Lokpa via Philim and Ekle Bhatti, about 5-6 hours.
Forecast for 1,340 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 Machha Khola up the Budhi Gandaki in about 6-7 hours; road works are extending tracks up the valley, so check current conditions.
Nearest hub: Machha Khola
Nearest hub: Machha Khola. Times are typical ranges, not schedules, and vary with roadworks, weather and the season.
On footfrom Machha Kholaabout 6-7 h6-7 h from Machha Khola via Khorlabesi, Tatopani and Dobhan, with many short climbs and descents and stone steps near Jagat
Walking is still the normal way to Jagat; the restricted-area checkpoint for Manaslu is here.
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, Tsum Valley Trek.
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.
Road blockageshigh in a typical yearJun-Sep
Road building up the Budhi Gandaki has pushed a rough track towards Jagat in stages; any such track in this gorge is prone to monsoon landslide blockages, and how far vehicles reach changes from year to year.
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.
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.
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.
A restricted-area trek from the Budhi Gandaki into the Buddhist Tsum Valley in northern Gorkha, through Chumling, Chhokang Paro and Nile to Mu Gompa (about 3,700 m) near the Tibetan border. Often combined with the Manaslu Circuit.
Around Jagat, where permits are checked.
About 22 km and 6-7 hours on foot.
About 1,340-1,410 m, so altitude is not a concern yet.
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 · 1,860 m
A small village at the head of the lower gorge on the Manaslu Circuit.
Trek stop · 4,460 m
The seasonal stop at the foot of the Larkya La, used the night before the crossing.
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.
