21 Days - Manaslu & Tsum Valley Trek

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TsumValley, also known as the hidden valley, is on elf the fascinating and isolated destinations in Nepal to look out for. The valley was restricted until the year 2008 and is basically a trekking route that follows the classical Manaslu trekking route. The Tsum Valley and Manaslu area are full of mountains, passes, deep gorges, hamlets, gompas, chortens and ...
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Basic - 2 star
Physical level
Strenuous
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Visit secrate land of buddhist kingdom (Tsum valley)
    • Views of ganesh himal & Manaslu
    • Buddhist gumba visit including Rachhen Gumba, Mu Gumb
    • Sunrise & Sunset views
    • Walking through off the beatan path of manaslu region.

What's this trip about?

    TsumValley, also known as the hidden valley, is on elf the fascinating and isolated destinations in Nepal to look out for. The valley was restricted until the year 2008 and is basically a trekking route that follows the classical Manaslu trekking route. The Tsum Valley and Manaslu area are full of mountains, passes, deep gorges, hamlets, gompas, chortens and mani walls. Most of the population around this region is Tibetan on the northern part and follows the Buddhist religion. These people have their own unique cultural beliefs and traditions. During the journey to Tsum valley, you will be welcomed by the mountain ranges such as Ganesh Himal, SringiHimal, Manaslu, Boudha Himal and so on.

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Details

Itinerary focusOff the Beaten Path
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityKathmandu
End CityKathmandu

Travel Themes

  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Family Friendly
  • National Parks
  • High Adventure
  • Religious

Destinations

Activities

  • Caving
  • Culture
  • Hiking
  • Homestays & Cultural Immersion
  • Nature
  • Photography
  • Trekking

Trip includes

    • All land transportation by private vehicle.
    • 1 night Accommodation at 4* Hotel Yatri Suites & Spa in Kathmandu including breakfast.
    • Teahouse/lodge accommodation on a room only basis throughout the trek.
    • An experienced, English-speaking and government-licensed holder trekking
    • Porter service (2 trekkers: 1 porter)
    • Staff costs including their salary, insurance, equipment, food, and accommodation.
    • Manaslu restricted trekking permit, MCAP, ACAP, TIMS & other necessary permits
    • Government Tax charge
    • Medical kit (carried by your trek leader)

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Itinerary

Day 1: Kathmandu to Arughat (710 m), Driving duration: 5 to 6 hours

We begin our epic journey to the hidden valley by taking a direct bus to Arughat from Kathmandu. Arughat is a pleasant market along the BudhiGandaki river. On reaching Arughat, check-in to the lodge and have some rest for tomorrow.

Accommodation: Overnight in best available local lodge.

Day 2: Arughat to Lapubesi (1008 m), Hiking duration: 4 to 5 hours

From Arughat, the road has less traffic so we can either take a jeep to SotiKhola or hike through the Magar and Gurung villages which is a more scenic opportunity. Since the climate is hot in this area, you'll see a lot of rice, maize, and millet growing in the fields...

Day 3: Lapubesi to Tatopani (930 m), Hiking duration: 5 to 6 hours

Continuing our walk along the river, we pass through the Machhakhola. As we move forward, we will encounter frequent ups and downs ahead. Be careful as the monkeys and langurs are sometimes spotted to throw rocks. Along the path, we encounter a Gurung village and a bo...

Day 4: Tatopnai to Philim (1590 m), Hiking duration: 6 to 7 hours

Today we start our journey by climbing over a ridge and cross over a suspension bridge. After crossing a landslide area, we cross the bridge over the YaruKhola to reach YaruPhant. Afterwards, we walk up the riverbed, climb over a rocky ridge to Salleri, descend to Siidibas and pass through Ghatekhola to finally reach Philim Gaun.

Accommodation: Overnight in best available local lodge.

Day 5: Philip to Chumling (2360 m), Hiking duration: 5 to 6 hours

From here on, we have a wonderful trekking route. After breakfast, we trek north out of Philim over a track that signposted to the Larkya La while passing through a dense pine forest with views up the narrowing valley. Afterwards, we descend to a junction going left t...

Day 6: Chumling to Chhokang-Paro (3010 m), Hiking duration: 4 to 5 hours

We start our day by crossing a suspension drive and cross a slip, then we ascend along the valley to the east, which offers a splendid view of Ganesh Himal before we reach Rainjam village. Later on, we cross the SerpuKhola and join the trail leading to the upper Tsum ...

Day 7: Chhokang-Paro to Nile (3361 m), Hiking duration: 4 to 5 hours

Early in the morning, use your time to explore the village and you might encounter a That (wild goat). Afterwards, we travel in the east direction through some villages before we climb over a ridge to visit Milarepa's cave, a sacred cave for meditation for Buddhists. ...

Day 8: Nile to Mu Gompa (3700 m) & explore Mu Gompa, Hiking duration: 1 to 2 hours

Today you'll be exploring the Mu Gompa. After breakfast, we head up on the west bank through a narrow valley. The final climb is through the dry Tibetan countryside with rows of Chotens to each Mu Gompa. At Mu Gompa, you can explore the monastery, an ancient gompa, an...

Day 9: Mu Gompa to Rachen Gombe (3240 m), Hiking duration: 5 to 6 hours

Advancing our journey, we retrace our way back to as far as Phurbe. Staying on the east bank of the Sitar Khola, we cross the flat boulders leading the path to RachenGompa. Here, you can visit the ancient gompa and explore the village of gompa families. It's a family that has at least one monk or nun.

Accommodation: Overnight in best available local lodge.

Day 10: Rachen Gompa to Gumba Lungdang (3200 m), Hiking duration: 5 to 6 hours

After breakfast, we cross a bridge to the west bank to make our way back to ChhokangParo and drop below towards Chumling. It takes about two horus to reach Gho Village, from where we will descend down the trail passing the old gompa. Later on, we cross a wooden bridge...

Day 11: Trip to Ganesh Himal Base Camp (4200 m), Hiking duration: 7 to 8 hours

After breakfast, we go around the gompa through a white gateway and below the nuns' house, we walk along a zigzag track through a forest en then cross the LaudungKhola. Now, we climb steeply for 30 minutes before we walk through the pristine pines and rhododendrons ov...

Day 12: Gumba Lungdang to Lokpa (2240 m), Hiking duration: 7 to 8 hours

We now descend to Domje. On crossing the LaudungKhola via a new swing bridge, we pass through a lovely forest and choose the lower trail to follow. After descending on steep, loose stairs for some time, we reach Ghumlong on the river and climb again through a pristine forest to reach Lokpa. 

Accommodation: Overnight in best available local lodge.

Day 13: Lokpa to Ghap (2160 m), Hiking duration: 4 to 5 hours

Continuing the journey, we follow a track until it diverges at Philim, where we turn right to cross the Budi Gandaki and reach a teashop. Here, you get the last glimpse of Tsum valley. then, we enter a narrow gorge with many ups and downs and cross the west bank to re...

Day 14: Ghap to Lho (3180 m), Hiking duration: 5 to 6 hours

While staying on the south bank, we enter a beautiful forest of fir and rhododendron with many birds and grey langurs watching. After crossing the river, we take a highly recommended narrow shortcut to the right and walk along the riverbank through a superb pine fores...

Day 15: Lho to Samagaon (3520 m), Hiking duration: 2 to 3 hours

Today is a very easy and short day. From Lho, it is an easy walk to Shyala through a pine and rhododendron forest with the view of Manaslu mountain keeping us company. After walking for an hour, we reach Samagaon. With reaching Samagaon we lose the splendid views of M...

Day 16: Rest day & explore Manaslu Base Camp (4900 m)

Today, we will spend the day at Samagaon village for acclimatization. Although this is a rest day, we will go and visit Manaslu Base Camp which will take about 5 to 6 hours. Along the path, you can visit an old Gompa near Samagaon. You can also visit the BirendraTac if you have more time.

Accommodation: Overnight in best available local lodge.

Day 17: Samagaon to Samdo (3860 m), Hiking duration: 4 to 5 hours

After breakfast, we descend and take the Larkya La trail passing through Mani walls and the juniper/birch forest of Karma Kharka. After trekking for some time, we cross a river and reach Samdo.

Accommodation: Overnight in best available local lodge.

Day 18: Samdo to Dharmasala (4460 m), Hiking duration: 5 to 6 hours

Today, we descend down, cross a wooden bridge and ascend while crossing two streams witnessing the colossal Larkya Glacier. After climbing for some time, we arrive at the stone guest house (4450 m). The stone house is a kind of shelter called Dharmashala, also known as Large Phedi.

Accommodation: Overnight in best available local lodge.

Day 19: Dharmasala to Bimthang (3729 m) via Parke pass (5160 m), Hikinf duration: 8 to 9 hours

Today is a strenuous day as we leave Dharmasala and head towards Bhimtang. After crossing some moraines, we drop past frozen lakes and reach Parke pass. From here, one can witness the Himlung Himal (7126 m) and other mountains including Gyaji Kung, Annapurna II, Cho H...

Day 20: Bhimtang to Dharapani (1860 m), Hiking duration: 4 to 5 hours

We begin today's trek by walking south beneath Bhimtang and cross the Bhimtang glacier. For safety reasons, we will move up the far moraine divider to be safe from stone-fall and enter a beautiful forest. Continuing our trail along the river to Karche (2700 m), we wil...

Day 21: Dharapani to Kathmandu, Driving duration: 8 to 9 hours

After breakfast, you will drive back to Kathmandu. The route is along the side of the Marsyangdi and Trishuli river over the Prithvi Highway. The road is located high above the rivers in gentle slopes and offers a scenic drive to Kathmandu with vegetation, rice fields...

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • Food and Drinks / Beverages bills not included in the cost.
    • Travel Insurance.
    • International flight.
    • Tippings
    • Extra cost for up-grading rooms at hotels if/when applicable.
    • Donations
    • Emergency Rescue evacuation Insurance of any kind.
    • Personal Hiking Gear.
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Accommodation

  • 1 night at 4* Hotel Yatri Suites & Spa in Kathmandu including breakfast.
  • Teahouse/lodge accommodation on a room only basis throughout the trek.
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Meals Included
  • Breakfast in Kathmandu
Age Requirements
No age restrictions
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