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Manaslu circuit with tsum valley trek

  • Duration: 21 Days
  • Trip Grade: Moderate
  • Max. Altitude: 5167m
  • Group Size: 1-16 Persons
  • Activity: Trekking and Hike
  • Best Season: March-May and September-November
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Highlights

  • Trek in the restricted area within the Manaslu Conservation Area
  • The trail is not crowded and offers diverse mountain landscapes
  • Off-the-beaten, adventurous trekking through fine mountain villages, dense forests, and moraines
  • Hike to Ganesh Himal base camp and Manaslu base camp
  • Visit ancient monasteries and stupas on the way, including the Pungyen Gompa
  • Pass by frozen lakes and cross the Larkya La pass

About Manaslu circuit with tsum valley trek

Manaslu Circuit with Tsum Valley Trek 21 days is a restricted area trekking within the Manaslu Conservation Area. The itinerary ascends to hidden and undiscovered Tsum valley. This 21-day trekking is one of the most adventurous treks in Nepal that boasts an off-the-beaten route and mountain panorama, unlike any other trekking route. You will get to first-hand experience Tibetan Buddhism cultural heritage along the trail.

Protected for a long time from the outside world, the locals still follow their old living style and practices. The trail ascends through the rhododendron and pine forests, following a winding route that crosses many suspension bridges. You walk along the banks of Budhi Gandaki river, enjoying excellent views of Ganesh Himal and Siringi Himal.

During the acclimatization days, we'll go on a side excursion to Ganesh Himal base camp, Manaslu base camp, and the ancient Pungyen Gompa. The trek further crosses the challenging Larkya La pass, passing by frozen lakes, and descends via green meadows. Throughout the Manaslu Circuit with Tsum Valley trekking, you'll enjoy the tranquility and diverse mountain landscapes.

Itinerary

Our team will pick you up from the Tribhuvan International Airport and transfer you to the hotel. The rest of the day is free. In the evening, we’ll meet you for a welcome dinner.

  • Accommodation:Hotel
  • Meals:Dinner

We explore Kathmandu in the first half of the day and spend the remaining day preparing for the trek. Our tour guide will assist you during the visit to the monuments, and in the late afternoon, you'll meet with the mountain guide.

  • Accommodation:Hotel
  • Meals:Breakfast

Following the Prithvi highway, we drive west, enjoying a picturesque ride to Malekhu. We then drive past Dhading Besi and follow a winding road uphill to Gola Bhanjyang. We can see stunning mountain views on the way. Passing by Arughat, we reach Maccha Khola and walk to Tatopani via Khorla Besi.

  • Accommodation:Teahouse
  • Meals:Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

The trail goes to Dobhan. We then pass by Yaruphant. Following a rocky trail and stone-paved way, we reach Jagat. The trail ascends to Salleri and continues to Sirdibas. Crossing a suspension bridge, we walk up to Philim.

  • Accommodation:Teahouse
  • Meals:Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
  • Altitude/Time:1000m/5-6 hrs

The trail ascends to Ekle Bhatti. We then cross three suspension bridges and walk by a rock fall area to Chumling. It is a lower Tsum area.

  • Accommodation:Teahouse
  • Meals:Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
  • Altitude/Time:1,540m/6-7hrs

The trail enters the upper valley today. We trek along the Syar river and descend to Domje. From here, we'll ascend to Chhokangparo. The views of Himalchuli and Ganesh Himal are stunning from this village.

  • Accommodation:Teahouse
  • Meals:Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
  • Altitude/Time:2,600m/6-7 hrs

We’ll walk following an uphill river to Rachen gompa. It is a nunnery. From here, we walk and reach Milarepa cave. It is a holy cave. The trail then ascends to Nile and Chule villages before leading us to Mu Gompa.

  • Accommodation:Teahouse
  • Meals:Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
  • Altitude/Time:3,010m/5-6 hrs

We retrace our path back to Rachen gompa via villages like the Nile, Chule, Pangdun, and Phurbe. We'll spend the day visiting gompa and exploring the village.

  • Accommodation:Teahouse
  • Meals:Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
  • Altitude/Time:3,140m/4-5 hrs

We walk south and further cross a bridge on the west bank. We’ll walk past Chhokang Paro. The trail then descends and crosses a wooden bridge on Siyar Khola. From here, we'll walk to Domje and ascend via rhododendron & pine forests to Gumba Lungdang.

  • Accommodation:Teahouse
  • Meals:Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
  • Altitude/Time:3,300m/5-6 hrs

Today, we take a rest day. We'll hike to Ganesh Himal base camp. The trail is adventurous and offers stunning mountain landscapes. We'll walk on glaciers too.

  • Accommodation:Teahouse
  • Meals:Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

The trail goes back to Domje. Crossing the Lungdang Khola, we'll walk along the south bank of Siya Khola. Further, ascend via deep gorges and cross a bridge before reaching Ripchet. The trail then steeply descends to Ekle Bhatti and ascends via lush forests to Lokpa.

  • Accommodation:Teahouse
  • Meals:Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
  • Altitude/Time:3,200m/7-8 hrs

Continue walking down to Philim. We then cross a bridge over the Budhi Gandaki river. Trekking via Sirdibas, we ascend and descend. The trail passes by many villages. Before reaching Ghap, we'll cross the Serung Khola and ascend.

  • Accommodation:Teahouse
  • Meals:Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
  • Altitude/Time:2,470m/4-5 hrs

The trail goes by fir and rhododendron forests. We keep walking along the south bank and cross a river. The trail further goes through pine forests and descends to Lho village.

  • Accommodation:Teahouse
  • Meals:Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
  • Altitude/Time:2,210m/6-7 hrs

After having breakfast, we'll walk toward Sela. The trail ascends and descends following a rugged path. We enjoy beautiful mountain views on the way.

  • Accommodation:Teahouse
  • Meals:Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
  • Altitude/Time:3,400m/3-4 hrs

The trail drops down to Budhi Gandaki river. Cross a bridge over the river and pass by many mani walls. The valley slowly begins to open up, and the views get stunning. Further, you will trek through the forest of birch and juniper to Kermo Kharka. Descend and cross the Budhi Gandaki river one more time on a wooden bridge and ascend steeply towards Samdo.

  • Accommodation:Teahouse
  • Meals:Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
  • Altitude/Time:3,860m/2-3 hrs

The trail descends and crosses a wooden bridge over the Budhi Gandaki River. Then cross two streams and trek towards Salkha Khola. You will see superb views of Larkya Glacier. Further, the trail ascends towards Dharamsala, which is also known as Larkya La Phedi. The view from this place is phenomenal.

  • Accommodation:Teahouse
  • Meals:Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
  • Altitude/Time:4000m/2-3 hrs

You will begin ascending early in the morning to avoid bad weather. Crossing a moraine, you drop down to a small lake. The trail gradually becomes rough and steep. You will then cross a grassy slope and trek towards a frozen lake. You will get to see tempting views of snow-capped mountains. The trail from here onwards descends to a small meadow and continues towards Bimthang.

  • Accommodation:Teahouse
  • Meals:Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
  • Altitude/Time:4,480m/5-6 hrs

From Bimthang, you will begin descending, enjoying surreal views of Mt. Manaslu, Himlung Himal, and Lamjung Himal. The trail crosses a high pasture and a bridge over the Dudh Khola River. Further, you will trek through a lovely forest of rhododendrons and continue walking along a narrow valley. You will pass by Karche and Gho villages before reaching Tilije.

  • Accommodation:Teahouse
  • Meals:Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
  • Altitude/Time:5,106m/6-7 hrs

After having a warm breakfast, you will begin trekking towards Dharapani. The trail slowly descends along with small villages and lush forests. You can see wonderful mountain views along the route. From Dharapani, we drive to Besisahar.

  • Accommodation:Teahouse
  • Meals:Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

In the morning, we take a local Jeep or bus from Dharapani to Besisahar. It is an approximately 4 to 5 hrs drive that passes through several villages, the towns of Bhulbhule and Khudi to Beshishar. 

  • Accommodation:Hotel
  • Meals:Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Today, we’ll drive back to Kathmandu. The team will drop you at the hotel. The remaining day is free. In the late evening, there will be a farewell dinner.

    Fly back to your home today. You will be escorted to the airport according to your flight takeoff time.

      Cost Details

      Includes

      • All ground transports as per itinerary
      • Three-star twin sharing hotel in Kathmandu and lodge/guesthouse during the trek
      • Breakfast in Kathmandu and all meals during the trek
      • Welcome and farewell dinner
      • Guided city tour in Kathmandu by private vehicle
      • Entrance fees for monument visits as per the itinerary
      • Domestic flights and airport departure taxes (carry a maximum of 15 kg luggage including both a backpack and day bag)
      • Professional English-speaking mountain guide and porters to carry luggage (2 trekkers:1 porter) 
      • Expenses of guide and porters including their salary, insurance, equipment, flight, food, and lodging
      • Down jacket, sleeping bag, and trekking map will be provided by the company (to be returned after the accomplishment of trek)
      • All necessary paper works such as National park permit, TIMS
      • A Medical kit with all necessary medications and  supply
      • All government and local taxes

      Excludes

      • Nepalese visa fee 
      • Excess baggage charge(s)
      • Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu (due to early arrival, late departure, early return from mountain than the scheduled itinerary)
      • Lunch and evening meals in Kathmandu
      • International flights
      • Travel and rescue insurance
      • Personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, extra porters, bottle or boiled water, shower)
      • Tips for guide(s), porter(s), and driver(s)
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