Manaslu Tsum Valley Trek

Today after having breakfast we will commence our trekking days in the Himalayas to the western belt of Nepal via our private Bus/Jeep/Car or also on Public vehicles as per your preference. While driving you will explore the hills with the best panoramic views and the people rafting on the Trishuli River. 

Although the road is rough and busty with narrow roads to reach Soti Khola. You will see the beautiful forest and the water streams along the way. As we will stop in the small settlement of Soti Khola for our overnight stay. while you may also explore the small town around you.

Today, after having breakfast in Soti Khola, we will commence our trek along the beautiful flora and fauna with the beautiful views of the Himalayas and the Budhi Gandaki Valley. Our trekking trail passes through the many villages as we follow the Budi Gandaki River alongside the Lapubesi. As reaching Lapubesi we descend down to reach the Machha Koha for the overnight stay.

We were waking up in the Himalayas to beautiful scenery and a kind welcome from the locals. After eating breakfast, we will start the traditional Manaslu hike.

We will arrive at the Gurung village after traveling through a thick forest, where you are welcome to explore and take in the customs and way of life of the locals.

We will arrive at the Doban after crossing the suspension bridge over the Budhi Gandaki River. From there, we will climb steeply for three hours while following the routes through the Gurung hamlet.

We reach the settlement of Jagat by following the Yaru River and crossing a wooden bridge. Here, we must present all of our special licenses in order to access the Manaslu region’s restricted area. We will spend the night at the Tea House in Jagat.

Today, we will enter the restricted area of the Manaslu Tsum Valley Trek as ascending from the Salleri. Along with you will hike beside the Budhi Gandaki River and cross the Budhi Gandaki River through the suspension bridge. As we keep hiking forward, we reach the Philim village. After we cross Ekal Bhatii we get a two way one heading to Tsum and another to the Manaslu circuit Trek.

We keep on trekking towards the Lhokpa village which is also the first village of the Tsum Valley Trek. Now the trail becomes narrow and you can witness the beautiful vistas of the Himalayas. Overnight stay in Lhokpa Village.

After having the beautiful breakfast in Lhoka we commence our trekking towards the beautiful trekking trail of the Tsum Valley. The trail offers you the different flowers and the dense forest of the rhododendron and the alpine trees.

In the clear weather, the trail offers beautiful majestic views of the Baudha Himal and Ganesh Himal.

Along the trail to Chumling, the trekkers won’t get any hotels and settlements. The trail takes you as you descend down to the Syara river and again ascend the mountains and you reach the Chumling village for an overnight stay.

After breakfast in the Hotel, we leave Chumling behind and trek towards the Chhokangparo. Today’s trail will take us through the inner valleys of the Tsum Valley with better views of the mountains.

You will be following the Syar River to the end of the Domje village which is also the largest city of the Tsum valley. After passing the Domje village, you will reach Chhokangparo for an overnight stay.

Having breakfast, we will commence our trek towards the Milarepa with the beautiful views of the Himalayas. Hiking beside the Shikar Khola for a few hours you will reach the Nile village which is the last village of the North Tsum Valley Trek.

As you reach the Ngyaku leru, you witness the local people getting busy with farming and fertile land for cultivation.

Though passing through the Lamagaun, you will get to the Milarepa Piren Phu Cave, where the local community believes that his footprint is yet to be preserved on the stone. And for the overnight stay, you will trek to the Nile village by crossing the suspension bridge.

Today, the hike will be in short intervals. You will be hiking near the Nepal and Tibet border with panoramic views of the giant mountains. As a result, the trail leads you to the Mu- Gumpa which is the highest altitude and the point of the Tsum Valley trek. You will be trekking through the yak pastures and the beautiful kharkhas.

The Mu Gumpa welcomes you with good vibes and chortens all around the premises. As reaching you may explore the destination in more depth and know the local community culture.

From Today our descending begins and after breakfast, in Mu Gumpa we bit farewell to all the mountains and the local community. We will pass through the Chule and reach the Phurbe village. After we reach Rachen Gumpa which lies near the Nepal and Tibet border. It offers you beautiful views of the mountains and the terrain.

Along with you will hike through the beautiful dense forest and reach the destination Chhokangparo for an overnight stay.

As our descends resumes, will commence our trek after the breakfast from Chhokanparo. The trail descends downhill as we reach Gho. You will be passing through the big suspension bridge near the Gho and heading towards the Rainjam village. After we again descend to the Tsum Valley and finally we reach the Chumling our last camp.

Today’s trek will be the easier one, as you will be hiking through the sub-tropical forest with the different plants and the wide varieties of animals found within. The trail takes you beside the Sahir Khola to reach the Lhoka village. During the good weather, you will witness the beautiful mountains and the different terrains.

As the trail descends down to the Budhi Gandaki River you will encounter the narrow bridge where you will find the ascend and descend gradually through the trail. Along with you will cross the suspension bridge to reach the Nurpri and as crossing through the forest of Bambo you reach Deng village -the settlement of the Gurung community.

The trail starts to ascend from Deng to reach the Rana village. Crossing the Rana village we get the Bhiphedi. Usually, the path takes you through in and out of the valley offering you the best possible view of the mountains. Crossing the Serang Khola will head to Ghap village.

After leaving behind the Ghap village, you will be passing through the dense forest of alpine and rhododendron flowers. As you pass the forest you will reach the Namrung village for the overnight stay.

As we commence our trek, today the trail will be welcomes with the carved stone- Mani and the different color of the Tibetan flag anlong the trail. You will be passin via the many monasteries and the small settlement along the trail. The trail takes you through the Sho village which is also known for the best views of the Manaslu Massif.

Today’s trail will bring you more energy as it keeps on offering you beautiful views of the mountains. Along the trek to the Sama Gaun, we will follow the river bank to enjoy the views of the mountain peak 29. While ascending a couple of hours passing through the dense forest we will reach the Shyala village. Which offers the best views of mountains such as Manaslu, Phungi, and the Himals chuli Mountains. The Village mainly grows the Potaoes and Brely along with animal husbandry and tourism as their main occupation.

As you hike up, you will witness the Ganesh Himal along the east and the Manaslu on the south. With the great mountain view, if you look down you will see two rows of houses that form the Sama Gaun. As we reach Sama Gaun we will explore and stay for an overnight stay in a Hotel.

For proper acclimatization in the high mountains, we will spend a day in Sama Gaun. While the Sama Gaun is nearer to the Manaslu Base Camp. The Sama Gaun village is full of stone-carved mani with mantras and sculptures of the Buddhist religion. 

As it is the rest day, you may take an optional hike to the surroundings and also hike to Birendra lake or Pungyen Gomba. Also, you may hike to Manaslu Base Camp which in total requires 8 hours to complete. While all the hike gives you the best mountain views. 

Also, you may explore the Sama Gaun in depth about the local community and the culture. Explore the monastery and enjoy your time.

Today, early in the morning we leave the Sama Gaun and head towards the Samdo village. Our trail takes us through the beautiful terraced fields along with the beautifully carved mani with the Buddhist sculpture and the beautiful different colors of the Tibetan flag on the trail.

As we cross the wooden bridge of the Budhi Gandaki, we will reach the beautiful Samdo Valley. Along the trail, you will witness the Larkya Glacier and trek around the Salka Khola Valley.  We ascend uphill and we reach our destination Dharmsala which is also known as Larkya La Phedi. You will have a good view of the Manaslu massif and we will stay overnight and gain more energy and prepare for the great day tomorrow to cross the Larkya la Pass.

The longest and also known as the toughest day of the Manaslu Tsum Valley trek today. Early in the morning we will leave behind the Dharmasala and head towards the Larke La pass which is at an elevation of 5,160 m. The pass should be crossed before the winds start to blow and before the sun’s rays melt the snow in the high mountains. The trekking trail climbs uphill and passes via the grassland of the sloppy hills. As you reach the Larke La pass, you will witness a number of Tibetan colorful flags with Buddhist mantras and sculptures.

The Larke La Pass offers you beautiful mountain ranges such as Himlung Himal, Cheo Himal, Kanguru, Minjung, and the Annapurna II. The beautiful views of the mountains will take your heart for a while and our descent begins downhill towards the Bhimtang village. During your downhill, you need the trekking pole very well to get down, and make sure you descend down with safety gear and advice from your guide. As you reach the Bhimtang you will witness many mani and tea houses for the overnight stay.

After having breakfast in Bhimtang, we will commence our downhill through the Dudh Khola crossing the wooden bridge. You will also pass through the dense forest

Of the rhododendron and the pine trees along the trail. You will be descending down and witness the beautiful views of the Manaslu, Manaslu North Peak, and Himlung Himal. As you pass through the Sangore Kharka, you will cross the landslide which is decorated with prayer flags, and the trail heads to the Gho village for an overnight stay.

As we are in the tree line zone, you will be pasing through the terraced fields and the beautiful forests. Passing through the dense forest of oak woods, you reach the Tilije community. The trail takes you through the village of Dharapani and reaches Tal. while along the trail you will see the chortend, mani walls, and the ancient Buddhist village. Overnight stay in Tal at Tea house.

On the final day of the trek with the group, this morning we will get the vehicle from Tal to Besisahar. Which is easily available and along the way you will witness the many water streams and the beautiful villages of the local community. As you reach Besisahar you will get the Bus/ vehicle for Kathmandu and be directly transferred to the Hotel in Kathmandu. On the route to Kathmandu, you will be pasing through the white river rafting -Trishuli River and the beautiful destinations.