Highlights
- Follow the footsteps of salt merchants to Tibet, passing through untamed mountains and vast open vistas.
- Overlooking Mt Manaslu's sunrise - the world's eight highest peak
- Discover the mysterious Tibetan communities in Tsum Valley, where Milarepa and Guru Rinpoche are said to have stayed.
- Experience one of the most dramatic high-pass crossings the Larkya La
- Follow a challenging trek from rice terraces fields to lush forests with stunning views of Manaslu Himal, Ganesh Himal, and other snow-capped peaks.
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Itinerary
Day 1: Kathmandu Arrival
Day 2: Sightseeing the living cultural museum of Kathmandu – Trip preparation, (B)
Day 3: Drive from Kathmandu to Soti Khola (700m/2,296ft), 10 hours, (B)
Day 4: Trek from Soti Khola to Machha Khola (930m/3,051ft), 6 hours, (B/L/D)
Day 5: Trek From Machha Khola to Jagat (1,340m/4,396ft),7 hours (B/L/D)
Day 6: Trek From Jagat to Lokpa (2,240m/7,349ft), 5-6 hours (B/L/D)
Day 7: Trek Form Lokpa to Chumling (2,386m/7,828ft), 6-7 hours (B/L/D)
Day 8: Trek From Chumling to Chekampar (3,031m/9,944ft), 5 – 6 hours (B/L/D)
Day 8: Trek From Chekampar to Nile (3,361m/11,026ft), 5 – 6 hours (B/L/D)
Day 10: Day Trip to Mu Gompa (3,761m/12,339ft), 5 – 6 hours (B/L/D)
Day 11: Trek From Nile to Chekampar (3,031m/9,944ft), 6 hr (B/L/D)
Day 12: Trek From Chekampar to Chumling (2,386m/7,828ft), 6 – 7 hours (B/L/D)
Day 13: Trek From Chumling to Deng (1,860m/6,102ft), 7 hours (B/L/D)
Day 14: Trek From Deng to Namrung(2,630m/8,628ft) 8 – 9 hours (B/L/D)
Day 15: Trek From Namrung to Lho (3,157m/10,357ft) 4 hours (B/L/D)
Day 16: Trek From Lho to Samagauon (3,530m/11,581ft), 4 hours (B/L/D)
Day 17: Acclimatization Day in Samagauon (3,530m/11,581ft) (B/L/D)
Day 18: Trek From Sama Gaun to Samdo (3,865m/12,680ft) 4 hours (B/L/D)
Day 19: Samdo to Dharmasala (4,460m/14,632ft)4 hours (B/L/D)
Day 20: Trek From Dharmasala to Bimthang (3,590m/11,778ft), via larkya la (5,160m/16,929ft), 9 – 10 hours (B/L/D)
Day 21: Trek From Bimthang to Tilije (2,300m/7,545ft), 6 hours (B/L/D)
Day 22: Trek from Tilije to Dharapani (1,860m/6,102ft), 4 hours, then drive to Besishar 3 hours (760m/2,493ft), 4 hours (B/L/D)
Day 23: Drive to Kathmandu, 9 hours, (B)
Day 24: Reserve day
Day 25: Kathmandu Departure
Note:B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner
Payment conditions
Inclusion
- Private meet & transfer as per itinerary
- 4x Accommodation (comfort) with Daily Breakfast in Kathmandu
- Private Jeep start/end point Soti Khola/Dharapani
- Accommodation (basic) on the mountain with full board meal
- Professional English-speaking trekking guide, as per itinerary
- Porters carrying a maximum of 25kg (Two guests share a porter)
- TIMS & Manaslu & Tsum Valley Restricted Permit
- Taxes & service fees
Not include
- Flights to/from Nepal
Meals & drinks (unless otherwise stated) - Personal travel insurance
- Any services not listed above as “Included”
Top1Trekking charges a non-refundable deposit at the time of booking. The remaining amount you will pay on arrival.
Currency rate
All bookings are charged in US DOLLAR (USD)
After booking with Top1Trekking
After booking your tour with Top1Trekking, you will be contacted within two working days by one of our travel consultants, who will be your main contact point for all of your travel information before, during and even after your trip.
Your travel consultant will provide you with details about your booking and your remaining payment (if not paid in full). You will also receive more information about what to expect during your holiday.
Trip Information
ROUTE
The Buri Gandaki river originates in the Himalayan glaciers at the border with Tibet and flows south, cutting off the Manaslu Himal from the Ganesh Himal to the east, creating a deep light-excluding canyon that makes trekking around Manaslu more difficult than most in Nepal.
The journey is made up of a lot of climbing and descending, with frequent ascents and descents over ridges and down difficult pathways on cliffs face.
The Tsum Valley section of the trek is located at elevations above 3,000m, which was formerly off-limits until 2008. This place is a genuine hidden gem in this area, with century-old Tibetan customs prevailing in the basin and spectacular mountain views of the Ganesh Himal from the valley’s holy Buddhist pilgrimage sites. The Milarepa’s cave, which features magnificent mountain views of the Ganesh Himal, is located near the base of this peak.
The higher section heads north-northwest to Larkya La (5,125 meters), giving a close-up look at the world’s eight tallest peaks: Manaslu Himal, which has a steep climb that frequently passes through snow and ice and reaches the top is considered one of the most dramatic pass crossings in the Himalayas.
FAQ
After getting to Besishar, you may reach Pokhara in 5 hours Pokhara, a lovely city with magnificent lake views is a fantastic location to unwind your legs after the long trek. There are many things to do here to keep you occupied.
Kathmandu is a cultural center, therefore if you like visiting religious monuments, you may extend your visit by a few more days to see some of UNESCO’s heritage in the valley, such as Pashupatinath, Nepal’s sacred Hindu temple, and Bouddhanath, Nepal’s largest Buddhist stupa.
Basic tea house trekking is a Manaslu and Tsum Valley Trek that may be done in the spring (Mar-May) when rhododendron blooms in many regions add to the attractiveness, and in the fall (Sep-Dec) when the sky is usually clear with spectacular views.
You should be in excellent shape for this trek, as it is more difficult than most other treks in Nepal. We will be traveling 4–10 hours each day and experiencing ascents/descents on steep mountainous terrain at elevations ranging from 1,070m/3,510ft to a maximum of 5,160m/16,929ft at Larkya la On occasion, you will have to take a day off. Optional treks to properly acclimate are offered on these days.
We will be staying in tea houses. You do not need to carry camping gear with you for this trek.
Breakfast and Dinner – Usually at the teahouse/guest house where we stay.
Lunch – Tea house along the trail, usually after several hours of trekking.
You can purify all of your own water while trekking on this Manaslu And Tsum Valley Trek, or purchase it from the teahouse.