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Manaslu Circuit Trekking With Tsum Valley

  • Duration 21
  • Destination Nepal
  • Trip Grade Moderate
  • Starts at Kathmandu
  • Ends at kathmandu
  • Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner during the trek
  • Accommodation in city 3 Star Hotel During trek Tea House Or Lodge
  • Max. Altitude 5106 m
  • Activity Trekking
  • Group Type Trekking
  • Group Size 01-10
  • Best Season Autumn and Spring
Highlights
  • Trek through diverse landscapes with breathtaking views of Himalchuli (7,893m), Manaslu (8,163m), and Ngadi Chuli (7,879m).
  • Discover the culturally rich Tsum Valley known for its Tibetan origin villages and diverse flora and fauna.
  • Conquer the challenging Larkya La Pass (5,123m) for panoramic mountain views.
  • Experience a pristine eco-system and explore the remote beauty of the Manaslu region.
  • Interact with local communities including Gurung and Tamang peoples, and explore legends of the elusive yeti.
  • Start with a 24-day journey from Kathmandu, including visits to UNESCO World Heritage sites before tackling the remote trails of Manaslu and Tsum Valley.

Manaslu Circuit Trekking With Tsum Valley Overview

Manaslu Circuit Trek with Tsum Valley is a hidden treasure destination in Nepal. On the Manaslu Circuit Trek with Tsum Valley, you will experience culturally rich and incredibly beautiful Himalayan scenery, natural landscapes, high-altitude romantic glacier lakes, and fascinating flora and fauna. This trek follows the Buri Gandaki River and is surrounded by Siddhartha Himal and Himal Chuli to the west, Ganesh Himal to the south, and Sringi Himal to the north.

This trek can also be combined with the Larkya La Pass (5123m). On the Manaslu Circuit with Tsum Valley, you will be treated to stunning views of Himalchuli (7893m), Manaslu (8163m), Ngadi Chuli (7879m), and other mountains, along with a beautiful and varied landscape. The region is inhabited by people of Tibetan origin in several villages, with other groups such as the Gurung and Tamang also present. In the Manaslu Circuit with Tsum Valley, you will find mountains and valleys covered with a diverse and pristine ecosystem. The area is also considered home to the legendary and elusive yetis.

We begin our 24-day tour in Kathmandu with visits to UNESCO World Heritage sites before heading to one of the untouched trekking trails in Nepal: the Manaslu Circuit Trek with Tsum Valley.

We welcomes you to join our group trek and make your trip wonderful and memorable with your friends or family.

Day to Day Itinerary
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Upon your arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, we offer you pick up facility from the airport and manage your stay at the most comfortable hotel in the city. You get to meet the team of trekkers and together we prepare for the trek.

  • 3 Star Hotel
  • Breakfast

Today would be the most exhilarating day where you will be introduced to the most pious Hindu and Buddhist religious places that are listed in the UNESCO World Heritage sites and elucidates you to the entire mysticism over its existence Pashupatinath temple, Boudhanath stupa, Patan Durbar Square, and Swayambhunath stupa

  • 3 Star Hotel
  • Breakfast

Early in the morning, we will depart from Kathmandu and follow the Prithvi Highway along the scenic Trishuli River. As we drive, you will be surrounded by lush green hills, waterfalls, and terraced fields. Toward the end of the journey, you will catch glimpses of the majestic Himalayan Mountains, including Manaslu, Annapurna, Ganesh Himal, and Langtang Himal. The road becomes a bit bumpy from Arughat to Machha Khola. Overnight stay at a tea house in Machha Khola.

  • Tea House or Lodge
  • Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

The trek makes some minor ups and downs and eventually crosses the Tharo Khola, reaching Khorlabesi. After a few more ups and downs, we come across a small hotspring in Tatopani. From the hot spring, we climb over another ridge, then cross the Budhi Gandaki on a suspension bridge. Upon crossing a few more ridges and bridges, we reach the village of Jagat. Overnight stay in Jagat.

 

 

Note: Make sure to stand at the hillside whenever you pass by mules or yaks.

  • Tea House or Lodge
  • Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Today we trek for 6 hours from Jagat to Lokpa. We will pass through the rocky ridge to Salleri and descend to Sirdibas. We continue up to Ghatta Khola and hike upstream to a simple pulley bridge and climb up to Philim, a large Gurung village. From Philim, we head north across woodland with beautiful views and reach Lokpa. Overnight stay at Lokpa.

  • Tea House or Lodge
  • Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Descend through forest, crossing streams, before tackling a long and steep climb up the south side of the Siyar Khola gorge that drains the Tsum Valley. The high point is marked by flags at a turn in the valley with views across to the Shringi Himal above colorful grain, potato, and bean fields. Descend to Gumlung and the Siyar Khola. Cross the suspension bridge and finally ascend the gentler narrow trail to Chumling. The houses are classic Tibetan but built with sloping roofs to cope with the abundant rain and snow. Overnight stay at Chumling.

  • Tea House or Lodge
  • Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Cross the suspension bridge onto the opposite bank. We enjoy the great views of Ganesh Himal. Walking by Rainjam to Serpu Khola and crossing another bridge, we arrive at the Gho Village. After continuing a 2-hour climb to Tsum, we reach the village of Chhokangparo. If weather permits, we can enjoy the beautiful views of Himalchuli at 7,893 meters and Ganesh Himal at 7,140m. Overnight stay at Chhokanparo.

  • Tea House or Lodge
  • Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Today we will trek for around 4-5 hours to reach the Nile, which is 3,361m high from sea level. We can cross the last village Shiar Khola. On the way, we will trek through rocky cliffs near the village of Burji and visit Piren Phu cave, which is one of the holiest caves with murals painted and carved on stones. The cave offers a magnificent view of Shiar Khola, Rachen Gompa, and beautiful settlements surrounded by agricultural land. Overnight stay at the Nile.

  • Tea House or Lodge
  • Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Today we will hike to Mu-Gompa, which takes around 4 hours to reach, and then back. It takes 2-3 hours to return from Mu Gompa to Nile. We trek through mountain views and Chortens. Mu Gompa is the highest and most remote part of the Tsum Valley. We observe the daily routine of monks and enjoy breathtaking views of the Tibet border. After visiting Mu-Gompa, we will return to the Nile. Overnight stay at the Nile.

  • Tea House or Lodge
  • Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

oday we trek for 5 to 6 hours from the Nile to Chumling. After breakfast, we trek down the descent trail. We will explore different pine and fir forests and encounter much wildlife. Overnight stay at Chumling.

  • Tea House or Lodge
  • Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Today we trek for around 6 hours. We follow a mostly downhill and slightly uphill trail to reach Deng. On the way, we cross bridges and the Budhi Gandaki river through forests. The trail is a combination of up and down until we reach Deng. Overnight stay at Deng.

  • Tea House or Lodge
  • Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

After an extensive walk beyond Deng, we cross the Budhi Gandaki and climb to Rana at 1,910m. From the bridge, we climb a bit to join a trail from Bhi, then head west up the Budhi Gandaki valley. The trail also passes through woods and mani walls as we turn towards a corner that contours to Ghap. Even though there is another path, we take the route through Prok village. Prok village has a viewpoint for a mesmerizing sight of Siring Himal. After that, we cross the Budhi Gandaki many times today and come across several gompas on our way. The trail follows the river upstream through a dense forest. After crossing the river at an impressive spot where it thunders down a narrow gorge, the forest becomes less dense, and the trail is fine again. The pleasing walk continues and after a last steep climb, we reach Namrung.

  • Tea House or Lodge
  • Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Namrung village is a wonderful viewpoint for Siring and Ganesh Himal, and from the village, one can also see Mt. Himal Chuli in the south. We climb steadily and pass through forests, reaching Lihi, a fine village with many Chortens and barley terraces. The trail drops and crosses the side valley of Simnang Himal with Ganesh Himal always close by. After that, we go through Sho, Lho, and Shyala villages before reaching Sama Village. We enjoy the extraordinary views of Mt. Manaslu from Lho village and also explore the famous Ribung Gompa. In Shyala village, we will be surrounded by high mountains like Himal Chuli and Peak 29 (Ngadi Chuli) to the left, Manaslu and vast glaciers straight ahead, and other snow peaks to the right, with Ganesh Himal standing at the far end. Overnight stay at Samagaon.

  • Tea House or Lodge
  • Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Today is a rest day in Samagaon. Our guide will bring you to explore around Birendra Lake or the nearest viewpoint, or you can take a day trip to Manaslu Base Camp. Overnight stay at Samagaon.

  • Tea House or Lodge
  • Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Today, we move downwards to the Budhi Gandaki River, which has turned north, and follow it to a bridge over a side stream. The trail to the left leads to the Manaslu Base Camp. The Larkya La trail passes many mani walls as the valley begins to widen. It is an easy trail on a shelf above the river, passing the juniper and birch forests of Kermo Kharka. We drop off the shelf, cross the Budhi Gandaki on a wooden bridge, and climb steeply onto a promontory between two forks of the river. From a stone arch, we can view a large white Kani. Finally, passing through the Kani, we find Samdo. Overnight stay at Samdo.

  • Tea House or Lodge
  • Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

As always, we continue our walk down the edge, cross the wooden bridge over Budhi Gandaki, and move upward. While crossing two streams and observing the Larkya Glacier, we go around the valley of the Salka Khola and climb up again to the stone guest house (4,450m), which is not a lodge but a kind of shelter called Dharmshala, also known as Larkya Phedi. Overnight stay at Phedi.

  • Tea House or Lodge
  • Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

After a short climb, we reach a valley on the north side of the Larkya Glaciers from where we can enjoy amazing views of Cho Danda and Larkya Peak. Finally, we walk across moraines of the glacier, making a gradual ascent which becomes harder only in the last section of the pass. From the pass, there are overwhelming views of Himlung Himal, Cheo Himal, Kangguru, and the vast Annapurna II. It is a longer day than usual to reach Bimtang, but walking into these low pastures with the evening mist coming in and Mt. Manaslu looming close by is a great experience. Overnight stay at Bimthang.

  • Tea House or Lodge
  • Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

From a ridge at Bimthang, we can enjoy outstanding views of Mt. Manaslu, Lamjung Himal, Himlung Himal, and Cheo Himal. We move downwards again and cross a high pasture (Sangure Kharka) followed by a bridge over Dudh Khola. We go through the rhododendron forest and follow a stream through a small valley until we reach the highest cultivated land of the valley at Karche (2,785m). We pass across fields before making a difficult climb over a ridge. The trail then descends to the river bank at 2,580m. A short distance beyond is the village of Gho. Then we reach Tilije. Overnight stay at Tilije.

  • Tea House or Lodge
  • Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

After enjoying a warm breakfast in Tilje, we begin our trek through vibrant forests and terraced landscapes. Our path includes crossing suspension bridges and encountering charming waterfalls. The trail gently descends through quaint villages, offering breathtaking mountain vistas. Our hiking adventure concludes at Dharapani, where we transition to a vehicle for the remainder of the journey to Besisahar. Overnight stay in Besisahar.

  • Tea House or Lodge
  • Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

We depart from Besisahar early in the morning and begin our drive back to Kathmandu. The journey, though long, is accompanied by scenic views of lush hills, flowing rivers, and cascading waterfalls. We expect to arrive in Kathmandu by late afternoon. Once there, you’ll have some free time to freshen up and perhaps explore the shops in Thamel. Overnight stay in Kathmandu.

 

 

In the evening, We will host a special farewell dinner for you and the team. We look forward to celebrating with you then.

  • Tea House or Lodge
  • Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Your wonderful adventure in Nepal comes to an end today. We wish you all the best. A representative from us will take you to the airport approximately 3 hours before your scheduled flight.

Our team guides, porters and accompanying staff are locals with a broad knowledge about each and every location that we travel through.

Customize Trip

Cost Includes

  • Pick up and drop off from and to International airport.
  • 3 nights hotel in Kathmandu (first two nights and last one night).
  • One porter for each two people.
  • Annapurna Conservation Area Permit.
  • Manaslu Conservation Area Permit.
  • Manaslu Special Permit.
  • Accommodation in tea houses twin sharing (private room/ Shared bathroom).
  • Farewell dinner at Nepalese cultural restaurant after the trek in Kathmandu.
  • All taxes and Company service charges.

Cost Excludes

  • Nepal Visa fee (bring accurate USD cash and two passport size photographs).
  • International airfare to and from Kathmandu.
  • Lunch and Dinner in Kathmandu.
  • Monument sites entrance fees while sightseeing in Kathmandu.
  • Excess baggage charges.
  • Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu because of early arrival, late departure, and earlier return from the mountain (due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary.
  • Travel and rescue insurance.
  • Personal expenses (phone calls, internet / Wi-Fi, laundry, bar bills – tea/coffee, hot chocolate, juice, beer, battery recharge, extra porters, bottled or boiled water, shower etc.).
  • Tips for guides and porters (Tipping is expected, but not compulsory).
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Useful Info

Manaslu Circuit Trekking With Tsum Valley Packing Lists

Clothing
the climate in the Annapurna region is unpredictable, so it’s essential to pack adaptable and durable clothing layers.

Base Layers
• 2-3 thermal tops (moisture-wicking)
• 2 thermal leggings for layering

Insulating Layers
• Fleece jacket or pullover
• Down jacket (essential for cold nights; 600-800 fill power recommended)

Outer Layers
• Waterproof and windproof jacket (Gore-Tex or similar)
• Waterproof trekking pants

Trekking Clothes
• 3-4 moisture-wicking t-shirts (long and short sleeves)
• 2-3 pairs of trekking pants (lightweight and comfortable)
• Lightweight gloves (for mild conditions)
• Insulated gloves (for cold weather)
• Warm hat/beanie (covers ears)
• Sun hat or cap (for UV protection)
• Neck gaiter or buff (protection from wind and dust)

Footwear
Since your feet will handle most of the effort, it’s wise to invest in high-quality footwear.
• Waterproof trekking boots (well broken-in)
• 3-4 pairs of trekking socks (moisture-wicking)
• Camp shoes or sandals (for use at teahouses)
• Gaiters (optional but useful in snow or muddy conditions)

Gear and Equipment
The right equipment will enhance both the safety and comfort of your trek
• Backpack (30-40 liters if you have a porter; 60-70 liters if self-carrying)
• Rain cover for backpack
• Sleeping bag (rated to at least -10°C; can be rented in Kathmandu)
• Sleeping bag liner (for added warmth and hygiene)
• Trekking poles (collapsible and lightweight)
• Headlamp (with extra batteries)
• Water bottles (2 liters total capacity)
• Water purification tablets or filtration system
• Sunglasses (UV protection)
• Microspikes (if trekking in winter/snowy conditions)

Toiletries and Personal Items
Maintaining personal hygiene is essential, particularly in remote regions
• Quick-drying towel
• Toothbrush, toothpaste, floss
• Biodegradable soap and shampoo
• Sunscreen (SPF 50+)
• Lip balm with SPF
• Wet wipes and hand sanitizer
• Toilet paper (carry your own)
• First aid kit (include altitude sickness medication like Diamox)
• Feminine hygiene products (if applicable)

Reminder: Guides carry medications and first aid kits during the trip, but bringing a personal kit and any necessary medications is highly recommended for your convenience and specific needs.

Snacks and Extras
• Energy bars, chocolates, and nuts
• Electrolyte powder
• Pocket knife or multi-tool
• Camera or smartphone with extra batteries
• Power bank (solar-powered options are great)
• Notebook and pen (optional, for journaling)

Pro Tips for Packing
• Pack light, as your porter can carry a maximum of 10-15 kg.
• Organize and protect your belongings using waterproof packing cubes or ziplock bags.
• Review the weather forecast before your trek and adjust your packing accordingly.

 

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