Manasluफिलिम
A large Gurung village on the lower Manaslu Circuit, near the turn-off for the Tsum Valley.
Higher seasonal exposure: landslides (Jun-Sep), river crossings (Jun-Sep).
Philim is one of the larger villages of the lower Budhi Gandaki, spread across terraced fields of millet and maize above the river. It lies a few hours above Jagat on the Manaslu Circuit, and the Tsum Valley trail leaves the main route a little further north, via Ekle Bhatti to Lokpa.
Trekkers usually pass through on the way up, but Philim is also a common overnight on the way out of Tsum, as it breaks the long walk back down the gorge. Above the village the valley narrows into a steep, little-inhabited gorge on the way to Deng.
Philim is a Gurung village with a school and a small bazaar of shops and lodges. It lies in Chumnubri Rural Municipality, which covers both the Nubri and Tsum areas of northern Gorkha. The Department of Immigration lists Sirdibas, just below Philim, within the Tsum Valley restricted-permit area.
Head for Tsum
Walk via Ekle Bhatti to Lokpa, about 3-4 hours, where the Tsum trail turns east.
Continue on the circuit
North through the gorge to Deng, about 4-5 hours.
Forecast for 1,570 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
Several lodges in the village.
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On foot from Jagat in about 2-3 hours.
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 2-3 h2-3 h from Jagat via Salleri and Sirdibas, about 200 m of ascent
A short stage usually walked through as part of a longer day towards Deng or Lokpa.
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.
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 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.
At Lokpa, reached from Philim via Ekle Bhatti in about 3-4 hours.
About 2-3 hours on foot.
The Tsum permit area as listed by the Department of Immigration includes Sirdibas and Lokpa; the agency arranges the right permits for your route.
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 · 2,630 m
The first village of Nubri on the Manaslu Circuit, among barley fields and forest.
