Manaslu Circuit and Tsum Valley Trek

Duration

27 days

Group Size

02 Minimum

Manaslu Circuit and Tsum Valley Trek Brief Insight

Trip Overview

Manaslu Circuit and Tsum Valley trek is about a 23 days trek which will take you to laps of the Eight Highest mountain in the world and through the incredible valley of Tsum. The trek will take you through the off-beaten route to the isolated villages which are near the Nepal and Tibet border, which also offers the opportunity to explore Tibetan culture. You can also get the opportunity to witness the unique and typical rural life of Nepal. Since the trek to Tsum has opened after the ’90s the trek provides the off beaten trail with very few trekkers, which provides the diversity of nature, landscape, terrain, biodiversity, birds, and wildlife.

This trek is more remote than most of the trek in Nepal with rough steep tracks and fewer accommodation facilities but incredible views and mesmerizing glaciers. Though, you can find some homestays in the route to Manaslu trek as well as in Tsum with locals cuisine and toilet facilities. Similarly, you can have a phone network in some places on the route.

On the route of the trek, you can find many antique monasteries, chortens, gompas, and mani. In this trek, you can learn about the Nepalese and Tibetan blended cultures. You will trek through various villages which have different ethnicities and cultures. The people in the region have unique and different cultures and lifestyles. Since the Tsum valley has been isolated from the world for many years, western culture could affect the region’s culture and values.

Difficulties During Manaslu Tsum Valley

The trekkers of the Manaslu circuit and Tsum valley feel the trek a bit difficult and challenging. Though the difficulty level mostly depends on various factors including the total day of the trek, walking hours a day, physical fitness, determination, season, and many more. To complete the trek in time we must walk for 6 to 7 hours every day which makes you footslog. Since we are doing a high altitude trek it is obvious that you will be susceptible to Altitude sickness and other altitude problems but you need to take a doctor’s permission so that we would have a severe problem during and after the trek. You will be trekking in the remote area and woods therefore you need to be careful of the wild animals like snow leopards. It is better to trek with a group and not go out at night alone.

The trek is a remote trek which adds a more difficult level since there is not good accommodation and flooding in the trek. Similarly, the trail is not well developed and well facilitated. In the trek, you will be walking through Larkya La Pass which is dangerous and challenging and also many other parts of the trek. Trek in the seasons of spring and autumn for less difficulty. Be well prepared with the proper equipment and strong determination in the seasons like summer and winter.

Food and Accommodation during  Manaslu Circuit and Tsum Valley Trek

In the city areas, you will get luxurious facilities in the hotels. You can also stay in a star hotel if you want to. But on trekking routes(tea houses trek), you won’t have a luxurious hotel and facilities, though you will have comfort and safety. We will be staying in the local tea houses /homestay/ lodge which will provide safe and hygienic accommodation.

If you prefer a camping trek, we will be staying at the right campsite which will be arranged in advance and all food and accommodation will be taken care of by the travel agencies. In this trek, you will need a porter, Sardar, cook, kitchen helper and tent manager. Compared to a tea house trek, this trek is a bit expensive.

Permit for Manaslu and Tsum Valley Trek

The foreign trekker want to trek the Manaslu circuit and Tsum valley must obtain the following permits:

  1. Annapurna Conservation Area Entry Permit: ACAP costs Rs 2000 per person.
  2. Manaslu Conservation Area Entry Permit: MCAP also costs Rs 2000 per person.
  3. Manaslu Restricted permit: It costs from $50 to $70 for the first week and $7 to $10 will be added per day afterward.
  4. Tsum valley restricted permit: It costs from $25 to $35 for the first week.

If you are trekking through any travel agency you don’t have to worry about this permit, as they will arrange all of these for you. And if you are trekking independently you can get all of these permits from Kathmandu in the same place. For the permit you need the following things:

  1. Photocopy of your passport one for each permit so total 4 photocopies.
  2. Passport size photographs, two for each permit so total 8 photographs.
  3. Nepali currency to pay as dollar transaction is not done here in Nepal.
  4. Form that you need to fill.

Highlights of Manaslu Circuit and Tsum Valley Trek

  1. Antique monasteries, gompas, and chortens,
  2. Spectacular views of mountains like Mount Manaslu, Hiunchuli, Ganesh Himal, Simrang, Ngadi, and many others,
  3. Famous Larke pass,
  4.  Visit Ganesh Base Camp,
  5. Trekking in the unique and typical Tsum valley,
  6. Exploring the amazing hidden valleys of the Manaslu region,
  7. Enjoy the diverse terrain, landscape, and nature of the alpine region,
  8. Learn and explore the diverse cultural and ethnic groups of the region.

Outline Itinerary

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu

Upon arrival in Kathmandu, you will be picked up from the airport and transferred to your hotel. Spend the rest of the day exploring the city and preparing for the trek.

Day 2: Sightseeing in Kathmandu and trek preparation

Take a guided tour of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Kathmandu, including the sacred Hindu temple of Pashupatinath, the ancient Buddhist stupa of Swayambhunath (also known as the Monkey Temple), and the historic Kathmandu Durbar Square. In the afternoon, meet with your trekking guide and prepare for the trek.

Day 3: Drive to Soti Khola via Arughat (710m)

After breakfast, take a scenic drive from Kathmandu to Soti Khola via Arughat. The drive takes approximately 8-9 hours, passing through beautiful countryside and small villages.

Day 4: Trek to Machha Khola (900m)

The trek starts from Soti Khola and follows the Budhi Gandaki River, passing through beautiful forests, rice paddies, and small villages. The trail includes several steep ascents and descents before reaching Machha Khola.

Day 5: Trek to Jagat (1410m)

The trail follows the Budhi Gandaki River upstream, passing through several small villages and terraced fields. The trek includes a few suspension bridges and steep climbs before reaching Jagat.

Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu Upon arrival in Kathmandu, you will be picked up from the airport and transferred to your hotel. Spend the rest of the day exploring the city and preparing for the trek. Day 2: Sightseeing in Kathmandu and trek preparation Take a guided tour of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Kathmandu, including the sacred Hindu temple of Pashupatinath, the ancient Buddhist stupa of Swayambhunath (also known as the Monkey Temple), and the historic Kathmandu Durbar Square. In the afternoon, meet with your trekking guide and prepare for the trek. Day 3: Drive to Soti Khola via Arughat (710m) After breakfast, take a scenic drive from Kathmandu to Soti Khola via Arughat. The drive takes approximately 8-9 hours, passing through beautiful countryside and small villages. Day 4: Trek to Machha Khola (900m) The trek starts from Soti Khola and follows the Budhi Gandaki River, passing through beautiful forests, rice paddies, and small villages. The trail includes several steep ascents and descents before reaching Machha Khola. Day 5: Trek to Jagat (1410m) The trail follows the Budhi Gandaki River upstream, passing through several small villages and terraced fields. The trek includes a few suspension bridges and steep climbs before reaching Jagat. Day 6: Trek to Deng (1800m)

The trail continues through the Budhi Gandaki valley, passing through beautiful forests and several Gurung villages. The trek includes a steep climb to reach the village of Philim before descending to Deng.

Day 7: Trek to Namrung (2630m)

The trail gradually ascends through beautiful forests and small villages, offering stunning views of the surrounding mountains. The trek passes through several Buddhist chortens and mani walls before reaching Namrung.

Day 8: Trek to Samagaon (3530m)

The trek continues through the Budhi Gandaki valley, passing through several small villages and beautiful forests. The trail offers stunning views of the Manaslu range and passes through the village of Shyala before reaching Samagaon.

Day 9: Rest day in Samagaon for acclimatization

Spend the day resting and exploring the village of Samagaon. You can visit the nearby Birendra Lake or hike to the Manaslu Base Camp for acclimatization.

Day 10: Trek to Samdo (3860m)

The trail gradually ascends through beautiful forests and small villages before reaching the Tibetan refugee village of Samdo. The trek offers stunning views of the Manaslu range and crosses several streams and suspension bridges.

Day 11: Trek to Dharamsala/Larkya Phedi (4460m)

The trail continues to ascend through beautiful alpine landscapes, passing through several streams and moraines. The trek includes a steep climb to reach Dharamsala/Larkya Phedi, which is the base camp for crossing the Larkya La Pass.

Day 12: Cross the Larkya La Pass (5160m) and trek to Bimthang (3720m)

Start the day early and cross the challenging Larkya La Pass, which offers stunning views of the Manaslu range and the surrounding peaks. The trek includes steep climbs and descents before reaching the beautiful village of Bimthang.

Day 13: Trek from Samdo to Gho (2515m)

Leaving Samdo, the trail descends towards the Budhi Gandaki River and then follows a gradual ascent through beautiful forests and small villages. You will pass through several streams and suspension bridges before reaching the village of Gho. Along the way, you will enjoy stunning views of the surrounding mountains, including Manaslu and Himal Chuli. You will spend the night in a basic teahouse in Gho.

Day 14: Trek to Tilije (2300m)

The trail descends through beautiful forests and small villages, passing through several streams and suspension bridges before reaching Tilije.

Day 15: Trek to Dharapani (1960m)

The trek continues through beautiful landscapes and small villages before reaching Dharapani, where you will rejoin the Annapurna Circuit trekking route.

Day 16: Trek to Jagat (1300m)

The trail continues through beautiful forests and small villages, passing through several suspension bridges before reaching Jagat.

Day 17: Trek to Lokpa (2240m)

From Jagat, take a side trip to the remote Tsum Valley, passing through beautiful forests and small villages before reaching Lokpa.

Day 18: Trek to Chumling (2386m)

The trek continues through the beautiful Tsum Valley, passing through several small villages and monasteries before reaching Chumling.

Day 19: Trek to Chhokangparo (3031m)

The trail gradually ascends through beautiful landscapes and small villages before reaching Chhokangparo.

Day 20: Trek to Nile (3361m) and visit Mu Gompa (3700m)

The trek continues to ascend through beautiful landscapes and small villages before reaching Nile, where you will visit the historic Mu Gompa monastery.

Day 21: Trek back to Chhokangparo (3031m)

The trail descends through beautiful landscapes and small villages before reaching Chhokangparo.

Day 22: Trek back to Lokpa (2240m)

The trek retraces the route through the Tsum Valley, passing through several small villages and forests before reaching Lokpa.

Day 23: Trek to Philim (1590m)

From Lokpa, rejoin the Manaslu Circuit trekking route and trek to Philim, passing through several beautiful landscapes and small villages.

Day 24: Trek to Tatopani (990m)

The trail descends through beautiful forests and small villages before reaching the natural hot springs of Tatopani.

Day 25: Trek to Soti Khola (710m)

The trek continues through beautiful landscapes and small villages before reaching Soti Khola.

Day 26: Drive back to Kathmandu

From Soti Khola, take a scenic drive back to Kathmandu, passing through beautiful countryside and small villages.

Day 27: Departure from Kathmandu

Transfer to the airport for your departure flight.

What is included in Manaslu Circuit and Tsum Valley Trek

  • All Airports/Hotel transfers by private vehicle.
  • Accommodation in 3 stars category Hotels in Kathmandu and in other available places with Breakfast.
  • Kathmandu to Arughat Bazar and when we return back from Arughat bazar to Kathmandu, we provide transportation.
  • Accommodation in Tea Houses or Local Lodges or Local Hotels on twin sharing basis during your trekking days.
  • Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner) during your trekking days.
  • Permit fees for National Parks and Conservation Area entry as well as Trekkers Management Information Service (TIMS) Permit. Visit: http://www.nepalimmigration.gov.np/page/about-trekking-permit
  • All government officials and authorization necessary fees for your travel purpose.
  • Local tourist guide (according to your need) and Local Porter during your treks: – 1 Porter for 2 Tourists.
  • All your travel and rescue arrangements. (during any emergencies)
  • First Aid Kits and Medical supplies.
  • Welcome or Farewell dinner programs.

What is Excluded

  • Nepal entry Visa fee and charges in Tribhuwan International Airport (TIA), Kathmandu. Visit http://www.nepalimmigration.gov.np/page/tourist-visa
  • International Air Fare to and from Kathmandu, Nepal.
  • Extra Night accommodation and meals during your early arrival, late departure as well as any domestic flight delays (due to any specified reasons) especially in Everest Region than the scheduled itinerary.
  • Extra luggage charges.
  • Other any your personal expenses like phone calls, laundry, alcoholic or non-alcoholic drinks, extra porters, bottled/boiled waters, hot shower, etc.
  • Other food items than normal meals as specified.
  • All your travel and rescue insurance in emergency situations.
  • Personal buying and souvenirs.
  • Tips during your hotels and restaurant visit.
  • To purchase or rent any type of equipment or gears for personal use.
  • To purchase special medicines and kits.
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