Dive into the rich shade of Buddhist culture and fine natural beauty with the 26-day Manaslu Tsum Valley Trek, clearly crafted by Alliance Treks. This Manaslu Tsum Valley trek vows a deep cultural experience as well as a lovely exploration of the Himalayan wilderness.
Cultural Marvels in Tsum Valley
1. Buddhist Areas: Encounter the peace of Buddhist monasteries, the smooth turning of prayer wheels, and also the loud sounds of Tibetan horns. Those horns create a truly spiritual mood without a doubt.
2. Safe Valley Vibes: Tsum Valley offers safety, peace, and quiet. It offers a haven for those seeking a true Buddhist way of life. Engage with the local community and also witness their peaceful existence among the glory of nature.
3. Scenic Landscapes: The Tsum Valley Manaslu 26-day trek takes you through charming fields, hill side fields, and the grand Ganesh Himal mountains. This will further enhance the visual glory of your whole trip.
4. Diverse Landscapes: Experience the full range of Himalayan landscapes, from warmer regions to high alpine lands. Cross steep paths, and dense rhododendron forests, and also cross the cable bridge lying across roaring rivers.
5. Himalayan Adventure: The 26-day Manaslu Tsum Valley Trek has gained popularity for its full Himalayan adventure. It offers a variety of parts that challenge and also attract the people who love to trek.
High Pass and Himalayan Peaks
1. High Pass Experience: Finish up your 26-day Manaslu Tsum Valley trek at a high mountain pass carved with prayer flags. The trek also provides a calm setting with wide views of grand Himalayan peaks.
2. Unique Encounters: Encounter mules, yaks, and locals living in this challenging yet worthy environment. Those encounters will certainly add depth to your trek experience in Nepal.
Transportation
Alliance Treks offers transportation from Kathmandu to Machhakhola via bus. This is built into the 26-day Manaslu Tsum Valley trek package. However, if you prefer private transportation for a more custom made experience, then you can request it, but please note that there will be an additional cost.
Meals
During the 26-day Manaslu Tsum Valley trek in the remote regions, tea houses along the route provide a variety of meals. The menu typically includes local Nepalese dishes such as Dal Bhat, fried rice, dumplings, and Thukpa. Additionally, you’ll find Western options like pasta and pizza.
This presents a wonderful opportunity to immerse yourself in the rich tasty culture of Nepal and also taste the pure beauty of Nepalese food. The tea houses aim to cater to different tastes. They also make sure that you have a satisfying dining experience in the great landscapes of the 26-day Manaslu Tsum Valley trek.
Accommodation
Similarly, the places to stay along the 26-day Manaslu Tsum Valley Trek are basic yet cozy, as the route goes through remote areas. Tea houses serve as the primary lodging option. Thus, offering simple rooms with shared facilities. It’s common for travelers to share rooms, and toilet and bathroom facilities are typically common.
Other trek options
Besides the 26-day Manaslu Tsum Valley trek we have other trek options which are listed down below:
Please check our trek equipment list. This list will be a guide for you if you plan to trek in Nepal. Similarly, you can check our AMC (Acute Mountain Sickness) which can be a good guide for you to learn more about getting ill at high heights in Nepal. Also, if you want to do a Peak climb in Nepal then please check the climbing equipment list that is a must while going on the Peak climb. Likewise, we suggest you check the updated TIMS card rule as there have been some new changes in Nepal.
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Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive in Kathmandu
You will arrive at Kathmandu airport. Upon arrival meet your airport officer who will be holding a placard (sign board) with your name outside the Arrival Hall at the International airport. You will get transferred to your hotel located in the city center. The rest of the day will be free on your own to stroll around the local area.
Overnight at Hotel in Kathmandu
Day 2: Full-day Sightseeing Tour
Your sightseeing tours begin after breakfast. Your guide will come to your hotel and meet you at the hotel lobby at 0930 am. You will proceed with a sightseeing tour of Pashupatinath temple located on the bank of the Bagmati River. This temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is often known as the “abode of Shiva”. Only Hindus are permitted to enter the temple complex for worship however others can go other side of the temple to see the rituals of Hindu people and morning activities. You will also witness the rare ceremonies of funerals as per Hindu traditions at cremation Ghats on the bank of the holy river Bagmati.
After visiting Pashupatinath temple, you will proceed to Boudhanath stupa located 3 Kilometers away from the temple. Boudhanath stupa is also known as “Mini Tibet” and is one of the largest Buddhist stupas in Nepal. This stupa is surrounded by Tibetan settlements and monasteries. You will witness Buddhist rituals and traditions at the Boudhanath area which is En-circle by Buddhist prayer flags and mane.
Afternoon, you will enjoy a guided sightseeing tour of Patan Durbar Square UNESCO site located in Kathmandu. Patan is known as the “City of Beauty” and a visit to Patan Durbar Square offers an excellent opportunity to see local Newari people, ancient Royal complexes, and architecture of the medieval era. Stroll narrow lanes of Patan visiting Patan Durbar Square, Krishna temple, Mahaboudha stupa, and Golden temple. Patan is also famous for metal works and wood carvings.
Meals Included: Breakfast & Overnight at Hotel in Kathmandu
Day 3: Drive from Kathmandu to Sotikhola (710m/ 9 hours)
You will get transferred to Kathmandu bus station to board the scheduled public bus to Arughat. Your guide will escort you from the hotel. From Arughat, board a local jeep on a sharing basis to reach Soti Khola.
Meals Included: Packed breakfast from Hotel, Lunch, and Dinner & Overnight at Local Lodge
Day 4: Trek Soti Khola – Maccha Khola (900m / 7 hours walk)
Morning start your trekking from Soti Kola. You will cross the Budi Gandaki River and start climbing uphill rocky terrain to reach Khursane Bari Village. Enjoy waterfall and water streams along the trekking route carved inside the forest area. A slight downhill walk leads us to Labubesi which is typical of Gurung village. Again uphill walk for a couple of hours reach you to Machha Khola.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner & Overnight at Local Lodge
Day 5: Trek Maccha Khola -Jagat (1410m/6 hours walk)
Today you will walk through the narrow trekking trail by passing villages like Khorlabesi and Tatopani. From Tatopani (hot spring) you will climb on the ridge crossing the Budi Gandaki River with a suspension bridge. After 6 hours walking uphill and downhill will lead you to the small settlement of Jagat.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner & Overnight at Local Lodge
Day 6: Trek to Philim (1590m/3 hours walk)
Climb over a rocky ridge to Salleri, and then descend to Setibas. The valley widens a bit as the trail continues up to Ghatta Khola. Continue upstream to a long suspension bridge. Climb up to Philim, a large Gurung village.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner & Overnight at Local Lodge
Day 7: Trek Chumling (2363m/6 hours walk)
Start trekking in the morning from Philim to Ekle Bhatti. Cross the river gorge and enter inside area of Tsum Valley. You will accompanied by the view of Himchuli Mountain. Evening stroll around the village and visit the old Gompa in the village.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner & Overnight at Local Lodge
Day 8: Trek Chumling to Chokhangparo (3010m/6 hours walk)
By crossing the suspension bridge on the river flowing near the village, you will reach the trekking trail leading to the hidden valley of Tsum. Enjoy the close view of Ganesh Himal. A slight uphill will reach us to Chokhangparo village.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner & Overnight at Local Lodge
Day 9: Trek to the Nile (3361m), via Milarepa cave: 6/7 hours
Walk past Lamagaon to the Rachen Gompa. Climb up to the Milarepa Cave. Then we cross the Shiar Khola. Continue walking through the villages of Phurbe and Pangdun. After crossing the village of Chhule, climb upstream and cross the bridge to finally arrive at the Nile.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner & Overnight at Local Lodge
Day 10: Nile to Bhajyo (Chhekya) (4030m/4 hours walk)
Climb up to the Mu Gompa. From Mu Gompa, climb further up to Bhajyo We are quite close to Tibet and get a good view of the Tibetan peaks as well as the Ganesh Himal range.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner & Overnight at Local Lodge
Day 11: Rest Day
Rest day at Bhajyo.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner & Overnight at Local Lodge
Day 12: Bhajyo to Rachen Gompa: (3240m/6 hours walk)
From Bhajyo, we descend to Rachen Gumba. Established in 1905 AD, the Rachen Gumba is a nunnery in the Shiar Khola Valley. The nunnery is one of the largest in the region and is of great importance. The interior of the Gumba is splendidly painted with Buddhist mural paintings.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner & Overnight at Local Lodge
Day 13: Trek Rachen Gompa to Chumje (3230m/6 hours walk)
Continue south until a bridge crosses to the west bank then descend again to Chokhangparo. Drop below Chokhangparo on the previous trail for about 2hrs, until a small Gompa is reached at Gho (2485m). Then taking the northern route in the lower Tsum Valley, we finally arrive at Chumje via Yaju.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner & Overnight at Local Lodge
Day 14: Trek Chumje for Bihi (3130m/4 hours walk)
From Chumje, we continue on the northern route in the lower Tsum Valley. Pass the village of Dorjon Kharka just before reaching Rana. Cross the large suspension bridge in the main valley of the Manaslu Budhi Gandaki River. If interested, walk further up to the village of Bihi.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner & Overnight at Local Lodge
Day 15: Bihi to Namrung (2540m/6 hours walk)
The initial part of today’s trek is on a relatively flat terrain. Soon, the trail moves uphill through the forest path. Thus we arrive at Namrung while enjoying at the same time the magnificent views of Manaslu, among others.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner & Overnight at Local Lodge
Day 16: Trek from Namrung to Lho (3180m/4 hours walk)
From Namrung, we again enter the Buddhism-influenced region. Climb through the forest to Lihi. Enjoy the spectacular rise of the Ganesh Himal. Descend to Sho. Another steep climb takes us to today’s overnight lodge at Lho.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner & Overnight at Local Lodge
Day 17: Trek Samagaon (3530m/7 hours walk)
We enjoy 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 large glaciers straight ahead, and other snow summits to the right, and at the far end stands Ganesh Himal.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner & Overnight at Local Lodge
Day 18: Trek Samagaon – Samdo (3860m/5 hours walk)
Today, descend 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 several 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.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner & Overnight at Local Lodge
Day 19: Trek Samdo – Dharamsala (4460m/5 hours walk)
Even today, we continue our walk down the edge, cross the wooden bridge over Budi Gandaki, and begin walking upward. Upon crossing two streams and witnessing the Larkya Glacier we go around the valley of the Salka Khola and climb up again to the stone guest house (4450 m), which is not a lodge but a kind of shelter called Dharmashala, also known as Larke Phedi. The short walk today also leaves plenty of time for acclimatization and relaxing in the afternoon.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner & Overnight at Local Lodge
Day 20: Dharamsala – Larkya la [5160m] – Bhimthang (3720m/ 9 hours walk)
After a short climb, we reach a valley on the north side of the Larkya Glaciers from where we can enjoy great views of Cho Danda and Larkya Peak. Finally, we walk across the moraines of the glacier, making a gradual ascent which becomes steeper only in the last section of the pass.
This pass offers a commanding view of Himlung Himal, Cheo Himal, Kangguru, and the huge Annapurna II. Reach to Bhimthang. Bhimthang is probably the best place to see the Manaslu sunset view for this region.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner & Overnight at Local Lodge
Day 21: Trek Bhimthang – Tilije (2300m/5 – 6 hours walk)
Trek from Bhimthang to Tilje following the trekking trail offering view of Manaslu, Lamjung Himal, Himlung Himal and Cheo Himal. Descend further to Karche and follow the Dudh Khola ridge. If you are very tired then you can also stop at Gho village but better to reach Tilje for better accommodation.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner & Overnight at Local Lodge
Day 22: Trek Tilije – Tal (1700m/5 hours walk)
Trek down to Taal crossing Dharapani village.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner & Overnight at Local Lodge
Day 23: Trek to Bulbulle (5 Hours walk)
Trek to Bulbulle.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner & Overnight at Local Lodge
Day 24: Trek to Besishahar
Trek down to Besishahar.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner & Overnight at Local Lodge
Day 25: Drive Kathmandu
Morning board public bus to reach Kathmandu. Transfer to your hotel.
Meals Included: Breakfast & Overnight at Hotel in Kathmandu
Day 26: Departure Transfer
Transfer to Kathmandu airport in time to board your flight back home.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q1. What is the altitude of the Tsum Valley?
The Tsum Valley is indeed situated in the Gorkha district of western Nepal, at an altitude ranging from 2,000 to 3,500 meters (6,600 to 11,500 feet) above sea level.
Q2. Can you trek Manaslu without a guide?
The Manaslu Trek requires trekkers to be accompanied by a licensed guide. This is due to the restricted access to the region, which is aimed at preserving the natural beauty and cultural heritage of the area. The Manaslu Conservation Area plays a crucial role in safeguarding this pristine region for the present and future generations to enjoy.
Q3. What is the accommodation like in Tsum Valley Manaslu trekking?
Along the trek, you’ll typically find average lodges, but Tsum Valley being remote and newly opened, maintains its pristine nature with limited infrastructure. Expect private rooms with shared bathrooms, while on some nights (around 5-6), you’ll stay in dormitories with other trekkers.
Keep in mind that there’s no heating in the rooms, so it’s essential to bring a -20°C sleeping bag and proper trekking gear. The lodges are mainly constructed with stone, wood, and, in some areas, mud, adding to the unique charm of the surroundings.
Q4. Do I get boiled water for drinking and a hot shower on this trekking?
Indeed, along the trek, you’ll have access to plenty of boiled water for drinking. If you wish to enjoy a hot shower, it’s available too, though at an additional cost. Simply let your guide know, and they will arrange it for you.
While boiled water is safe to drink, carrying water-purifying tablets or liquid can be beneficial for added safety and peace of mind. Maintaining good health during the trek is essential, and these purifying agents can help ensure the water is safe for consumption throughout your journey.
Q5. Will I get electricity and Wi-Fi in Tsum Valley Manaslu trekking?
Yes, along the Tsum and Manaslu treks, you will find electricity and Wi-Fi at most places, but the service may be quite weak due to the remote nature of the region. In bad weather, your phone network may not function, but the locals have local phones for emergency communication, though they might not work during severe weather conditions.
Having a battery backup power (Power bank) is highly recommended. While not mandatory, it is a prudent addition to ensure you stay connected during the trek. If possible, carrying a satellite phone can be extremely useful for emergency purposes.
Q6. How are road conditions in Tsum and Manaslu trekking?
The road condition from Kathmandu to Arughat is relatively good, but beyond that, it becomes rough and challenging. Traveling in local minibusses or jeeps can be uncomfortable due to limited leg space and sharing with others. If you want a more convenient ride, you’ll need to reserve a private vehicle.
The road can get muddy, and slippery, and at times, rock falls can be a concern. While it may seem challenging, your experienced guide will lead the way, and as many others do it, following their lead and being cautious will ensure a safe journey.
Q7. What amount of Nepali rupees should I carry for my extra expenses?
To cover your lunch, dinner, and extra drinks, it is recommended to take Rs. 3500 per person per day. This amount is equivalent to approximately USD 27 based on the exchange rate as of 20th July 2023. However, please note that exchange rates may vary, so it’s essential to manage your expenses accordingly with the most up-to-date rates during your trip.
Q8. Do we have to go to the Immigration office to get a permit for Tsum and Manaslu trekking?
Thank you for the additional information. With Alliance Treks, the permit arrangements will be taken care of. To obtain the permits, you’ll need to provide at least 5 passport-size black and white or color photos, along with your original passport. The documentation process will require a minimum of 1 full day to complete the permit arrangements successfully. Rest assured, we will handle all the necessary paperwork and make the permit process as smooth as possible for you.
