Trip Facts
Duration
22 Days
Max. Altitude:
5106 m
Group size
2 to 15
Best Time for Visit
Spring, Summer & Autumn
Activity
Trekking/Hiking
Meals
Breakfast,Lunch ,Dinner
DIFFICULTY
Easy to moderate
LOCATION
gorkha,manaslu region
Trip Ends
Kathmandu,Nepal
Manaslu Tsum Valley Trek Overview
The Manaslu Tsum Valley Trek is a peaceful and less crowded trekking route in Nepal. This trek not only takes you through remote villages and beautiful landscapes but also leads you to sacred Buddhist monasteries. It seamlessly combines the majestic Manaslu region with the culturally rich Tsum Valley, thus offering a perfect mix of adventure and spiritual experience.
Moreover, this trek is ideal for those who wish to explore the untouched beauty of Nepal. Unlike the busy Everest or Annapurna regions, the Manaslu Tsum Valley Trek offers a quiet and natural environment. As you move forward, the trail winds through lush forests, deep gorges, and snow-capped mountains. In addition, you will pass through charming Tibetan-influenced villages and ancient Buddhist gompas (monasteries), making the journey both scenic and culturally enriching.
Cultural and Natural Beauty
Tsum Valley is known as the “Hidden Valley of Happiness.” It is home to people of Tibetan origin who follow Buddhism. You will see prayer flags, chortens, mani walls, and traditional lifestyles that are untouched by modern life. The region is rich in cultural heritage and offers a unique spiritual vibe.
As you trek further, you will enter the Manaslu Conservation Area, which is rich in flora and fauna. You may spot animals like Himalayan Thar, blue sheep, and even snow leopards if lucky. The trail also offers stunning views of Mount Manaslu (8,163m), the eighth-highest peak in the world.
Best Time for Manaslu Tsum Valley Trek
The best time to do this is during the spring (March to May) and autumn (September to November). These months offer clear skies, mild weather, and the best mountain views. During winter, heavy snowfall can block the trail, while summer brings monsoon rains and landslides.
Conclusion
The Manaslu Tsum Valley Trek is a great option for trekkers looking for a peaceful and culturally rich trekking experience in Nepal. With breathtaking scenery, unique culture, and spiritual touch, it is a journey you will never forget. If you want to explore a less-traveled path with deep meaning and natural beauty, this trek is perfect for you.
Itinerary
Altitude
1310 m
Accommodation
at hotel
A representative from Always himalaya Treks with the company’s display board will greet you outside the arrival terminal and transfer you to your hotel.
Meal
Breakfast
Accommodation
at hotel
A half day guided tour to several of historical and spiritual attractions enlisted under the World Heritage Sites. The trek leader will meet the group for a meeting and provide a detailed briefing on the trek. All the required information regarding the trek would be provided.
Meal
Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation
at lodge
We leave early in the morning for Sotikhola via Arughat. We stay on a highway in the morning but most part of the driving is done on the dusty newly built roads. We camp at Sotikhola then The trek heads north and follows the Budhi Gandaki River for the whole day. The trek stays close and follows the Budhi Gandaki River all way up to the base of the Larkya pass, and crosses and re-crosses the river several times through suspension bridges. The trail undulates through Lapu Beshi, then continues on the sandy banks of the river, and finally reaches Machha Khola. buy bus 8/9 hours
Accommodation
at lodge
The trail stays relatively easy in the morning and goes through Khorlabesi. A brief stop at Tatopani, to check out the hot spring is followed by a steep climb through Dobhan. The trail drops down into the banks of the Yaru Khola at Yaru Beshi, campsite for the day and is followed by couple of good climbs until Jagat, a small village by the banks of Budhi Gandaki River. (5-6 hours)
Accommodation
at lodge
The trail once again enters the sandy banks for a brief period. The path gets steep near Sirdibas and after crossing a dramatic suspension bridge, another good climb leads to a beautiful village of Phillim, the biggest village until the pass. The trail steadily loses height and enters Tsum valley. A relatively comfortable path follows and a final brief climb ends at Lhokpa. Ganesh Himal (7422 meters) and Shringi Himal (7161 meters) appears on opposite directions at Lhokpa. (5-6 hours)
Accommodation
at lodge
After three suspension bridges in the morning, a steep ascent follows for the rest of the day. At the end of the day, the ascent starts to turn into a gradual nice walk and reaches Chumling. It is a short day as the trek enters into higher elevations. (4 hours)
Accommodation
at lodge
The day’s trek is relatively on an easy terrain as the trek heads higher into Tsum Valley. The trail follows one of the tributaries of the Budhi Gandaki River and follows it for most part of the day. After passing a small monastery, the trail crosses another tributary and slowly starts to ascent. The climb ends at Chhokangparo, the biggest settlement of Tsum Valley. Several mountains can be viewed from this village. (6 hours)
Accommodation
at monasteries or back to mu gumba
An easy trek leads through several small villages of Leru, Ngakyu and finally Lamagaun. After a brief visit to the Milarepa Cave, the trail continues on the riverbed and passes villages of Lar, Phurbe, Pangdun and reaches the twin village of Chule and Nile. Still staying with the river, the trail now starts to slowly climb through a narrow valley. A final brief steep climb leads out of the valley and ends the day at Mu Gompa. (6-7 hours)
Accommodation
at Camp
The trek retraces back on the same route until the village of Lar and then takes a different route back to Chhokangparo via Rachen Gompa. However, the terrain is similar to the one taken the day before. (5-6 hours)
Accommodation
at monasteries
The trail now descends down to the village of Dumje and a long steep climb in a different valley follows. The terrain slowly turns easier but still continues to climb and only ends at Gomba Lungdang. Ganesh Himal (7422 meters) stands tall and close to the monastery adding an edge to the already serene environment. (5 hours)
Accommodation
at lodge
The trek once again retraces back on the previously travelled route back to Chumling via Dumje. Still continuing on the same route, the day’s trek finally ends at Lhokpa. (6 hours)
Accommodation
at lodge
After a brief drop back into the narrow valleys, the trek exits the Tsum Valley and again joins the Budhi Gandaki River. After crossing the river, the path gets steeper for a while and then steadies near Pewa. After Pewa, another uphill walk continues for the rest of the day and ends at Deng. The change in culture can be experienced at Deng. The people, culture and the houses in the villages from Deng are heavily influenced by Tibetans and completely differ with the people and their culture from the people lower in the valley. (5 hours)
Accommodation
at lodge
A quick drop down to the river is followed by a steep climb until the village of Rana. The trail yet again drops and gradually ascends to Bihi Phedi and then undulates into the valley and finally reaches Ghap. The trek continues gradually gaining more height through the forest following the now much smaller Budhi Gandaki River. A steep climb through the forest until the village of Namrung ends the day. (7-8 hours)
Accommodation
at lodge
From Namrung onwards, the trek now enters into the higher altitude. After a brief walk on an easy terrain, the trail starts to go uphill until the village of Shyo. View of Manaslu (8156 meters) appears towards west as the path drops into a river and yet again gets uphill until it reaches Lho. (4-5 hours)
Accommodation
at lodge
The trail once again drops into a river and yet again, is followed by a climb. The climb ends at Shyala and the valley starts to open up with the trail turning into an easy walk through the pasture lands. (4-5 hours)
Accommodation
at lodge
The options at Sama Gaon are a short hike to the nearby beautiful lake named Birendra Taal or a full day hike (6 hours) to the Pungyen Gomba and back.
Accommodation
at lodge
The trail gradually climbs through the valley and continue to follow the river. The path then gets steeper at the end of the day and reaches the village of Samdu, with Samdu Peak (6335 meters) towering on the east direction. (3 hours)
Accommodation
at lodge
The trail gradually descends briefly and then starts to ascend afterwards towards the Larkya Glacier. The path becomes easier and ends at the start of the next day’s climb at Dharmasala. (3 hours)
Accommodation
at lodge
An early start and a gradual ascend into the Larkya Glacier only ends at the top of the pass. The top rewards with the views of Himlung (7126 meters), Annapurna II (7937 meters), Kang guru (6981 meters) and several other pinnacles standing above 6000 meters. A steep drop starts on the snow and later on, the glacial moraine continues for the rest of the day. The descent finally ends with the view of Bhimthang located on a huge flat ground. (7-8 hours)
Accommodation
at lodge
The trail quickly drops in and out of a glacier and then starts to drop towards the lower valley through the forest. The path once again follows the river by its banks and finally passes through Surki Khola and Goa while consistently losing more altitude. The path continues to get downhill and finally ends at Tilche. (6-7 hours)The path still continues to go down and joins a newly constructed road near before reaching the busy settlement of Dharapani. The trail here joins with the famed Annapurna Circuit and also the newly constructed road as well. This is also the end of the trek
Meal
Breakfast
Accommodation
at Hotel
We drive back to Kathmandu and enjoy the afternoon with the luxuries of the cities. (9-10 hours drive)
A representative from Always himalaya Treks will check your flight tickets and transfer you to the airport before 3 hours from your flight time with a hope of seeing you again in the future. (Breakfast included)
NOTE: ALL ITINERARIES CAN BE CUSTOMIZED AT YOUR REQUESTS ACCORDING TO YOUR CONVENIENCE.
Cost inculudes
- Accommodation in hotels on a bed and breakfast basis
- Entry fees manaslu special permit,Mcap and Acap all
- climbing permit/if required
- Three night hotel at Kathmandu with BB plan
- All land transportation as detailed
- Qualified and experienced guide
- All accommodation in tea houses and tented camps as per the itinerary
- Three meals a day (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) cup of tea or coffee and you can choose only one item from menu during the trek
- Cook, Sherpa’s and porters services
- Transportation, meals, accommodation, allowance, equipment and insurance for all the staff Trekking camping equipment (tent, mattress, pillow, dining tent, kitchen tent, toilet tent, shower tent, table with chairs, all kitchen gear/utensils when camping
- Fixed rope for climbing / if climbing
- Garbage deposit fee when required
- All official paper work and all applicable government taxes
- Airport transfers
- Sleeping bag, down jacket, rucksack if required
Cost Excludes
- Meals other than breakfast when staying in hotels
- Personal expenses,Tel-phone,hot shower and bar bills,
- Clients’ travel insurance
- Tips and gratuities
- Arrivals fee
- Entrance fees for Kathmandu Valley sightseeing cost , as well as monasteries and monuments during the trek
- Extra night hotel accommodation in Kathmandu and other than itinerary as well as extra trekking days
- If you are single of group, Porter cost will be extra
Equipment
General
- Puffy down jacket (We have rental jackets available for rent
- Four-season (zero degree) sleeping bag (We have rental sleeping bags available form an additional cost
- Daypack (35-45 liters recommended) with rain cover
- Sleeping bag liner
Upper Body
- Sun hat or cap
- Knitted hat/Beanie
- Scarf or neck gaiter
- Headlamp
- Sunglasses
Torso
- Technical fabric base layer (light for warmer months, heavy for colder months)
- Technical fabric short (2) and long sleeve (2) shirts
- Waterproof, windproof shell
- Fleece jacket or pullover
Lower Body
- Technical fabric base layer (light for warmer months, heavy for colder months)
- Hiking pants (2)
- Comfortable pants for inside the teahouses
- Waterproof/windproof outer shell pants
- Hiking shorts
Hands
- Wool or technical fabric liner gloves
- Hard-shell outer gloves (insulated for colder months)
Feet
- Wool or technical fabric warm socks
- Hiking socks
- Liner socks (optional such as silk)
- Trekking/hiking boots (waterproof recommended)
- Ice Cleats /Micro Spikes (For trekking from November to March, it's recommended to include Ice Cleats/ Micro Spikes to prevent slipping on icy or wet surfaces.)
- Casual shoes
- Gaiters (lightweight for dust or heavy for snow in colder months)
Undergarments
- Technical fabric/quick drying is best for underwear (opportunities to launder during the trip)
- Sports bras (women)
- Pajamas or sleeping clothes
Optional
- Power bank or extra batteries
- Cameras and mobile phone
- Cards/book
Peak climbing gear
- Climbing boot
- Crampons and harness
- Hiking boot,slippers
- Carabiners 4 pes (2 lock 2 onlock)
- Ascending device jumar
- Descending device ACT and figure of 8
- Helmet ,ice axe and sleeping bag
- Hiking sucks and warm wool sucks
- Warm expedition gloves and thin treking gloves
- Wind proof pant and jacket
- downsuit,expedition bag 50 ltrs for more then 7000 mt
- expedition down jacket for more then 7000 mt
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