Tsum Valley Manaslu Trek

28 days

Duration

Demanding

Trip Level

Group Size

5218 m

Max-altitude

There are three significant valleys between Ganesh Himal and Annapurna Himal in the mid-west of Nepal. Tsum Valley is one of the central valleys. Tsum Valley, Nupri Valley, and Katung Valley are the three significant valleys, although each has unique features and was opened for trekking in 2008. Thus, Manaslu Trek via Tsum Valley offers a wide range of experiences.

It is an unparalleled touristic destination, but it is also a destination that is unique in terms of cultures and monasteries with antique art of treasures. The Manaslu Circuit Trek is also known as the alternative to the Annapurna circuit, which includes the Nupri and Katung valleys.

Manaslu Circuit Trek via Tsum Valley involves religious and cultural aspects and allows one to observe flora and fauna. Despite the beautiful massif Himalayas and the Larkya La Pass, it attracts travelers and inspires them to stop along the Nepal-Tibet border for a while. Here provides you with essential information about some things you need to do in the Tsum Valley and Manaslu trek.

The journey begins in Arughat Bazaar and goes through the Manaslu Conservation Area, passing between subtropical and alpine climates. As a result, it enables exploration from the lowlands to the high alpine meadows. It then takes a different path to the Tsum Valley from Ekle Bhatti. The Tsum Valley is the inhabitant of the Tsumba people, where you will experience the unique culture and religion. After there, retrace the same to rejoin the Manaslu Circuit route.

Manaslu Trek via Tsum Valley: Highlights

Explore unmatched Tsum Valley with Manaslu Circuit

Combintation of cultural and natural diversities

Discover the ancient monasteries and Buddhist Shrines

Trek around Manaslu challenging crossing of the Larkya La

Manaslu Trek with Tsum Valley: Fast Facts

Trek Duration	24 days
Max. Altitude	5218 meters
Trek Difficulty	Strenuous
Accommodation	Basic Tea-houses
Trek Starts/Ends	Arughat/Bansi Shahar

Manaslu Trek via Tsum Valley Route Map

Manaslu Circuit Trek via Tsu Valley Itinerary

Days	Destination	Altitude in Meters	Duration
1.	Drive to Arughat	710	6h00
2.	Lapu Bensi	900	6h00
3.	Dovan	1370	6h00
4.	Philim	2240	5h00
5.	Lokpa	2240	5h00
6.	Tsumling	2390	4h30
7.	Tsekamparo	3010	4h30
8.	Nile	3240	4h00
9.	Mu-gompa	3700	3h00
10.	Lamagoan	3500	4h00
11.	Tsumling		7h00
12.	Deng		6h00
13-21	En route Manaslu Circuit
21-24	Kathmandu via Annapurna Circuit

Getting to the trailhead

The Tsum Valley and Manaslu circuit trailhead is the same place nearest to Katmandu. That said, it’s still an adventurous 126 kilometers, about 6 hours of a jeep (recommended) or 8 hours of public bus driving from Katmandu to Soti-Khola. If the road conditions are complex, you may need to walk in Arughat, which adds another day, often at the tail end of the monsoon in September.

Permits & Regulations

You’ll need a trekking permit to access both Manaslu and Tsum Valley Trek because it’s in a restricted area. In addition, solo trekkers are not permitted, as a minimum group size of two individuals is required.

Customization is normal

Do you have any special requirements for this trek? If there is anything that needs to change, such as the duration of an excursion or services, please, get in touch for the personalized itinerary.

Day 1: Arrival day (1,300 m)

Upon arrival at Kathmandu, you will greet and welcome by our agency’s representative in front of Arrival gate with Display board of Himalayan Exploration Treks then transfer to your Hotel.

Day 2: Free day and trek preparation.

During the free day in Kathmandu, you may have a chance to visit heritage site of Kathmandu valley, followed by pre-trip departure meeting regarding upcoming trekking peak climbing where you meet trek guide and others team members. They will brief you about the team formation, equipment and nature of peak climbing and others necessary information

Day 3: Kathmandu – Arughat (710 m) 8h00 drive.

The day of the departure to the Arughat is by local bus. A regarding drive through the countryside of Nepal will enjoy mountain scenery, forests, beautiful landscapes, and villages and get Arughat in the late afternoon.

Day 4: Arughat – Labubensi (900 m): 6h00 walk.

The First day of the trek, walking through the new construction rough road to Sotikhola. Then we cross a bridge trek through the forests along the Budi Gandaki River passing by several villages, rice fields, and waterfalls and get Labu Bensi.

Day 5: Labu Bensi – Doban (1370 m) 6h00 walk.

After breakfast, we will depart for Doban following the same river passing through the several villages and cross over the bridge several times in the same river along the trail.

Day 6: Doban – Philim (1570 m) 6:00 walk

As we arrive in Jagat stop for checking permit and cross a bridge walk along the bank of the river with an easy trail. Finally, cross a bridge over Budi Gandaki and climbs up to Philim village.

Day 7: Philim – Lhokpa (2240 m) 6h00 walk.

As usual as other days, after breakfast the trail leads an easy trail up to the Ekle Bhatti a junction to go Manaslu circuit trek and Tsum Valley Trek, We catch up right side way to get village of Lokpa which considered as lower Tsum

Day 8: Lokpa – Chumling (2390m) 5h00 walk.

Today, starts the trek with descending to a stream then climbs up into pine and rhododendron forests with zigzag and difficult trails to get another settlement and cross a stream to get Chhumling

Day 9: Chumling – Chhekhangparo (3010m) 4h00 walk.

The trails goes gradually ascends through pine forest and cross suspension bridges over the stream; enjoy with a great view of Ganesh Himal and get Chhekangparo.

Day 10: Chhekhangparo – Nile (3240m) 4h00 walk.

The trail leads you Lama gaon then cross several suspension bridge along the trail by experiencing the local villages and antic monasteries with their treasure of arts upstream to Nile

Day 11: Nile –Mu Gumpa (3700m) 4h00 walk

The trail goes gradually uphill walk to west bank of the valley in barren landscapes. We are very near to Tibet border while we arrive in Mu Gompa.

Day 12: Exploration day in Mu Gompa

The whole day, we spent to visit Mu Gompa area. There is the largest monastery in the valley. The monastery is situated on the top of the Tsum valley afterward there is no settlement remains only barren Tibetan plateau.

Day 13: Mu Gompa – Rachen Gompa (3500 m) 5h00 walk.

After excursion Mu Gumpa we descend back the same trail following by shiar Khola Phurbe then turn a way to Rachen Gompa just opposite site of Lama Gaon.

Day 14: Rachen Gompa – Chumling 5h00 walk.

The trail comes up to Phurbe then cross a bridge to get Lama Gaon and same way to Chumling.

Day 15: Chumling – Deng (1810 m) 6h00 walk.

The trails descend through the same route till Ekle Bhatti the cross a suspension bridge opposite bank of Tsum valley trek follows to Manaslu Circuit Trek passing through the small settlement of Pewa then get to Deng.

Day 16: Deng – Namrung (2630 m) 6h00 walk.

As usual as other days, we head to Namrung. After a short walk crosses a suspension bridge in Deng crossing over small settlements Rana and Bihi and pleasant walk to Ghap. We further cross Budi Gandaki River several times it comes across many monasteries on the trail. Finally, cross over a bridge a little walk to climb up to get Namrung.

Day 17: Namrung – Samagaon (3530 m) 6h00 walk.

Early morning, after the breakfast, we left the Namrung, an important viewpoint for Ganesh Himal and Siringi Himal in Nubra valley. The trail leads to Samagaon passing by several Tibetan villages with their primitive culture and peoples, Chhortens, monasteries as well as massif views of Manaslu en route.

Day 18: Samagaon – Acclimatization day!

Samagoan is an ancient Tibetan village, where we spend a day for rest and acclimatization. The village is enriched in culture and typical settlements. It is considered first base camp for Manaslu expedition. This day you allow exploring Birendra Lake, Pungen monastery, and village.

Day 19: Samagaon – Samdo (3860 m): 4h00 walk.

Today, we walk along the Budi Gandaki River in Tibetan plateau passing by several mani walls en route. Finally, we get Samdo.

Day 20: Rest Day in Samdo.

Rest day in Samdo set up you proper acclimatization. The day allows you to discover the desert valley in Tibet border and hiking opportunities above the village.

Day 21: Samdo – Dharamsala (4460 m) 4h00 walk.

Exploring the wilderness of Tibet border, we continue to walk to Larkya Base Camp and known as Dharamshala also. Today is a short day trek to Dharmashala enough time for acclimatization. There is the stone made the house not a lodge but kind of shelter called Dharmashala.

Day 22: Dharamsala – Bhimthang (3800 m) 8h00 walk.

A short climb after we enter a valley on the north side of Larkya glacier. Horizontally, walk along the alpine valley leads Larkya – La at 5,218 m reward pristine mountain scenery of Annapurna and Ganesh Himal range then a long descend to Bhimthang.

Day 23: Bimthang – Tilije (2300 m) 6h00 walk.

As usual as other days, we start our trek in the early morning. Once, enjoy with great views of Mt. Manaslu, Lamjung Himal, and Himlung Himal. We descend towards Tilje passing through a high pasture, rivers, and rhododendron forests. Finally get in Tilije.

Day 24: Tilije – Tal (1700 m) 6h00 walk.

After exploring the upper Manang villages that lead you to join to Annapurna Circuit Treks part at Dharapani passing by beautiful villages, stones paved trail, mani walls and Chhortens then take a trail along Marsyangdi River to Taal.

Day 25: Taal – Bahun Danda (1340 m) 6h00 walk.

After crossing a suspension bridge come across Chamje. And the trail goes along the Marsyandi River valley which opens beautiful landscapes, villages and dense forest of pines to Shyange. Then once across a suspension bridge over Marsyangdi river then take a trail in the Marijuana field at Ghermu Phant continues to walk through the small villages, waterfalls, steep climb vertical rock-face getting Bahun-Danda.

Day 26: Bahun-Danda – Bensishahar (900 m) 6h00 walk.

The last day of the walk that leads Bensi Shahar passing by the small village of Ngadi in Marsyangdi valley get to Bulbule and walk along the road to Beshishahar.

Day 27: Bensi Shahar – Kathmandu (1350 m) 6h00 drive

This is scenic drive passing through the several villages, rice fields, vegetation, the river as well as beautiful mountains and gets in Kathmandu in the afternoon.

Day 28: Final Departure

A representative from Himalayan Exploration Treks will escort you to the airport approximately 3 hours before the scheduled flight.

DEPARTURE/RETURN LOCATION

Kathmandu International Airport

DEPARTURE TIME

Please arrive at least 3 hours before the flight.

INCLUDED

Hotel and Airport transfer

Accommodations in Kathmandu with breakfast

All accommodations and all meals during the treks

All necessary documentation and permits

All ground transportation (as per mention in itinerary)

Professional guide and porters

A First Aid Kits

Applicable Government Taxes

NOT INCLUDED

International Airfare

Nepal Visa fee (advice to take accurate amount)

Meals in Kathmandu (except breakfast)

Personal Expenses e.g. phone calls, laundry, bar bills & extra porters

Travel Insurance

Guide and Porter gratuity

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