Manasluनाम्रुङ
The first village of Nubri on the Manaslu Circuit, among barley fields and forest.
Higher seasonal exposure: landslides (Jun-Sep), river crossings (Jun-Sep).
Namrung is a stone village at about 2,630 m where the Manaslu Circuit climbs out of the forest into the Nubri valley. It has several lodges and is the usual fourth night on the circuit, after a sustained climb from Ghap through pine, oak and rhododendron.
From here the valley opens and the high peaks of the Manaslu range begin to appear. The next day passes the villages of Lho and Shyala, with views of Manaslu itself, on the way to Samagaun.
Nubri, the upper Budhi Gandaki valley, is home to people of Tibetan culture and Buddhist faith, with gompas, chortens and long mani walls. NTNC describes the north-western Manaslu Conservation Area, covering the Prok, Lho and Samagaun wards, as the Nubri valley. Namrung is close to Prok, from which a side trail leads to Kal Tal lake.
Walk to Samagaun
Via Lho and Shyala, about 6-7 hours, with views of Manaslu.
Side trip from Prok
A trail from Prok leads to Kal Tal (Kalchhuman Lake); allow an extra day and ask your guide.
Forecast for 2,630 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 Deng in about 6-7 hours via Ghap.
Nearest hub: Machha Khola
Nearest hub: Machha Khola. Times are typical ranges, not schedules, and vary with roadworks, weather and the season.
On footfrom Dengabout 6-7 h6-7 h and about 19 km from Deng via Rana, Bihi Phedi and Ghap, climbing roughly 800 m
On foot only. Above Namrung the valley opens into the Tibetan-influenced Nubri villages.
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.
Coldmoderate in a typical yearDec-Feb
Nights are freezing in midwinter and some lodges above here shut for the season.
Snowlow in a typical yearDec-Feb
At about 2,630 m Namrung sees occasional snow in midwinter; it rarely stops the trail, but the stages above are a different matter.
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 2,630 m.
About 6-7 hours via Lho and Shyala.
The upper Budhi Gandaki valley, home to Tibetan Buddhist communities, from around Namrung to Samdo.
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.
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 · 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.