21 Days - Manaslu & Tsum Valley Trek
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Overview
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.
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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
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.
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...
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...
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.
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...
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 ...
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. ...
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...
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.
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...
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...
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.
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...
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...
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...
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.
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.
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.
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...
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...
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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What's excluded
- Food and Drinks / Beverages bills not included in the cost.
- Travel Insurance.
- International flight.
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- Extra cost for up-grading rooms at hotels if/when applicable.
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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.
- Breakfast in Kathmandu
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