Manaslu and Tsum Valley Trek

Name: Manaslu and Tsum Valley Trek
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Tsum Valley and Manaslu Trek is a breathtaking journey through hidden valleys, majestic peaks, and rich Tibetan-influenced culture. Beginning at Baseri and following the Budhi-Gandaki Valley, the trail winds through ancient forests, charming villages, and awe-inspiring landscapes. Highlights include views of Mt. Manaslu, Himal Chuli, and Ganesh Himal, crossing the high Larkya-La Pass, and visiting ancient monasteries. With cozy tea houses and occasional tented camps, the trek offers both rustic charm and touches of comfort. Best enjoyed in spring or autumn, this over-three-week adventure is as culturally enriching as it is visually stunning—a truly unforgettable experience.

Duration

26 Days

Trip Grade

Moderate

Country

Nepal

Maximum Altitude

5,160m/16, 924 ft

Group Size

2-17

Starts

Kathmandu

Ends

Besishar

Activities

Trekking

Best Time

Autumn and Spring

Highlights

Exploration of a hidden valley in the Nepalese Himalayas
Picturesque vistas of the world’s 8th highest peak, Mt. Manaslu (8,156m) and other snow-clad mountains
Experience of crossing Larkya La (5,160m), a high Himalayan pass
The Budhi Gandaki River Valley and the Marsyangdi River Valley
Hindu and Tibetan Buddhist Cultural Villages
Natural hot waterfalls, beautiful landscapes, Gurung and Sherpa ethnic people including ancient monasteries
Unspoiled culture and tradition Tsum Valley due to no connection with modernity
Visiting ancient Buddhist monasteries like Rachen Gompa, Milarepa’s Cave in Nile Village
Witnessing Pungyen Gompa, Tibetan Plateaus and rhododendron forests
Side trip to Naguala Doyang Pass for the best sightseeing of Manaslu region

A collective journey through Tsum Valley and Manaslu Trek offers a whole engagement in natural beauty. You will see the slopes of Manaslu Region Trek, the world’s 8th uppermost peak, and see the Tsum Valley, a newly open hidden gem known for its striking scenes.

We start our trip with a drive to Baseri, the initial point of the trek. Following the beautiful Budhi-Gandaki Valley, we will make our way to Tsum Valley. The path is decorated with ancient forests, meadows, and charming villages. You will be stunned by the natural beauty as you come face to face with royal mountains and the tranquil atmosphere. The Manaslu Circuit Trek stands out as a preferred choice among trekkers sightseeing the Manaslu region trek. Famous peaks noticeable along the way contain Himal Chuli, Mt. Manaslu, and Ganesh Himal . You will also cross Larkya-La pass, one of numerous tall passes. The close come across with local people and their customs might come as a cultural shock and leave you with deep replications.

Manaslu Trek

The valley's remoteness and centuries of seclusion have nurtured an exceptional culture. One legend from the part is that of the Yeti, supposed to have instigated here. The Tibetan impact is obvious, as locals still trade with Tibet. It might even feel like you are in Tibet due to the solid cultural bonds. The region claims some of the finest views of mountains in the Manaslu area, enhanced with natural beauty. The path takes through waterfalls, ancient monasteries, and scenic sites, all set against a backdrop of grand elevations. A distinct permit is required to pass in this place, which Orbit Alpine Adventure will organize for you.

Lodging during the journey will mostly be in small tea houses that provide meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Amazingly, a few modern lodges are opening along the path, offering a touch of luxury among the rocky journey. On some days, you will also stay at tented camps.

If you plan in November through the Dhajyang festival, you will observe people celebrating the yearly harvest. The best times to visit are in spring and autumn. A good walking habit and a certain level of physical strength are essential to complete this walk. Since the trek lasts over 3 weeks, there are many options for modification. Please contact Orbit Alpine Adventure to set your likings. It is an exciting trek, but the rewards are enormous. The beauty is appealing, and the experience is truly precious.

Manaslu and Tsum Valley Trek Itinerary

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Day 01:

Arrival in Kathmandu [1,300m/4,264 ft].

As soon as you arrive at Kathmandu, you will be met by our representative and will take you to your hotel. After check in, you can enjoy the free time relaxing or stroll around tourist hub Thamel area until end of the day.

Max Altitude: 1300m/4264ft Meals: BreakfastAccommodation: Three Star Hotel

Day 02:

Kathmandu sightseeing and trek preparation.

We have our breakfast and start our day. After being introduced with our team including tour guide, trekking leader and director of operations, we head for necessary trekking preparations, getting needed equipments with initiation of Kathmandu sightseeing around world heritage sites. Stay overnight stay at hotel in Kathmandu.

Max Altitude: 1300m/4264ft Meals: BreakfastAccommodation: Three Star HotelDuration: 1 day

Day 03:

Drive from Kathmandu to Arughat (700m/2,297ft) 8 Hrs

After having your breakfast, you begin your journey to Arughat, the starting point of Manaslu and Tsum Valley trek. The roadway journey moves further by giving you wonderful vistas of the snowcapped peaks of Langtang and Manaslu region. The trade centers and motels on the Prithvi Highway are the memorable aspects of this driving. Following the banks of the Trishuli River until Motel du Mungling and then the Marsyangdi River, you reach Arughat in about 8 hours.

Max Altitude: 700m/2297ft Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerAccommodation: Tea-HouseDuration: 7 Hour

Day 04:

Baseri to Maccha Khola [900m/2,952 ft]: 6 – 7 hours.

Our trek continues as we cross a bridge above Budhi Gandaki River and proceeds towards Khorsanee. It will be kind of more strenuous while ascending over a large rocky trails crossing river stream and finally getting down to Budhi-Gandaki riverbank. We reach at Dobhan, we witness the strikingly beautiful waterfall and with several ups and downs, we finally arrive at Macha Khola. Overnight stay at local teahouse.

Max Altitude: 900m/2952ft Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerAccommodation: Tea-houseDuration: 6 Hours

Day 05:

Machha Khola to Jagat [1,410m/ 4,625 ft]: 6 – 7 hrs.

We will go for a steep ascent towards a ridge down to hotspring at Tatopani. We cross suspension bridge followed by stone stairs to Dovan. We will cross a landslide area, enter a large flatter ground, beautiful river valleys. Do several ups and downs to Thado Bharyang and finally arrive at Jagat for overnight stay. We stay overnight at lodge.

Max Altitude: 1410m/4625ft Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerAccommodation: Tea-houseDuration: 6-7 Hours

Day 06:

Jagat to Philim (1,590m/ 5,215 ft): 5hrs.

Today after having our early meal, we head towards rock trails to Salleri followed by downhill trek to Setibas. Our Manaslu Tsum Valley Trek continues after crossing a suspension bridge and enter large Gurung village towards Philim. We stay overnight at teahouse in Philim.

Max Altitude: 1590m/5215ft Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerAccommodation: Tea-houseDuration: 5 Hours

Day 07:

Philim to Chumling (2,363m/7,775 ft):6/7 hours.

Leaving behind Philim, we move ahead through a beautiful forest that offers great views of nearby valley. We cross the beautiful gorge that finally takes us at Tsum valley along with picturesque views of snow capped mountains. In the similar way, we follow quite a few ups and downs towards Ripchet, cross the river and finally arrive at Chumling monastery. Overnight stay at Chumling.

Max Altitude: 2363m/7775ft Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerAccommodation: Tea-houseDuration: 6/7 Hours

Day 08:

Chumling to Chokhangparo (3,010m/9,903ft): 5/6 hours.

Further we cross the suspension bridge with excellent views of Ganesh Himal. And we finally enter Chokkhangparo. During the clear weather conditions, excellent views of Himalchuli is being offered. Overnight stay at Chokhangparo.

Max Altitude: 3010m/9903ft Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerAccommodation: Tea-houseDuration: 5/6 Hours

Day 09:

Chokhangparo to Nile (3,361m/11,058ft), via Milarepa cave: 5 hours

While following the trails of Manaslu Tsum Valley trek; above Chokhangparo, we leave behind Lamagaon and arrive at Rachen Gompa. We climb up towards Milarepa’s cave crossing Shar Khola through culturally rich villages of Pangdun and Phurbe. In this way, we climb upstream, cross the bridge and eventually reach at Nile for overnight stay.

Max Altitude: 3361m/11058ft Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerAccommodation: Tea-houseDuration: 5 Hours

Day 10:

Nile to Bhajyo (Chhekya) (4,030m/13,218ft): 4 hours.

Now as we are close to Tibetan border, we trek enjoying the fantastic views of Tibetan landscapes, climb up towards Mu Gompa and ascend further towards Bhajyo. We get to explore spectacular sceneries of Ganesh Himal Range while walking along this off the beaten isolated areas while walking to Bhajyo or Chhekya. Overnight stay at Bhajyo.

Max Altitude: 4030m/13218ft Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerAccommodation: Tea-houseDuration: 4/5 Hours

Day 11:

Rest at Bhajyo (Cheekya).

Acclimatization is the major part of our Manaslu Tsum Valley Trek and we will be properly acclimatizing at Bhajyo while going for short hike and sightseeing around Naguala Doyang pass. Our second night at Bhajyo.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerAccommodation: Tea-houseDuration: 1 day

Day 12:

Bhajyo to Rachen Gompa: (3,240m/10,627ft): 6 hrs.

Leaving behind Bhajyo, we go for a downhill trek towards Rachen Gompa or monastery built more than a century ago that holds great religious importance for Buddhist followers. It is a largest nunnery in the region that offers spectacular insights into art, culture and architecture.

Max Altitude: 3240m/10627ft Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerAccommodation: Tea-houseDuration: 5 Hours

Day 13:

Rachen Gompa to Chumje (3,230m/10,595ft): 5/6hrs.

Today after having our early meal, we head towards south of the trail crossing a bridge, descend towards Chokhand paro, visit another monastery along the way and cros yaju before arriving at Chumje.

Max Altitude: 3230m/10595ft Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerAccommodation: Tea-houseDuration: 5 Hours

Day 14:

Chumje for Bihi Phedi (1985m/6512ft): 4/5hrs

Further, continuing our Manaslu Tsum Valley trekking journey, we head north through beautiful village of Dorje Kharka, a pasture land, arrive Rana, cross a large suspension bridge above Budhi-Gandaki river and finally trek to small Bihi village for overnight stay.

Max Altitude: 1985m/6512ft Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerAccommodation: Tea-houseDuration: 5 Hours

Day 15:

Bihi Phedi to Namrung (2630m/8628ft): 6 hrs.

We start our day walking along the flat terrain followed by few uphill trails along the forest walk. In this way, at the end of the day, we finally arrive at Namrung village for overnight stay.

Max Altitude: 2630m/8628ft Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerAccommodation: Tea-houseDuration: 6 Hours

Day 16:

Namrung to Lho (3,180m/10,430 ft): 4 hrs.

Upon arrival at Namrung, we step into the local Buddhist village and soon we ascend through forested lands enjoying the views of Ganesh Himal and descend to Sho. Later, a steep climb takes us at Lho.

Max Altitude: 3180m/10430ft Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerAccommodation: Tea-houseDuration: 4 Hours

Day 17:

Lho to Samagaon (3,530m/11,578 ft): 5/6 hrs.

Today we enjoy a walk through forests, beautiful village of Shyala from where great views of snow-capped mountains. From Manaslu to Himal Chuli, Ngadi Chuli, and other glacier lands, we enjoy the view and make our way towards monastery at village of Samagaon. Overnight stay at Samagaon.

Max Altitude: 3530m/11578ft Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerAccommodation: Tea-houseDuration: 5/6 Hours

Day 18:

A day of rest and hike to Pungyen Gompa (4700m/15420ft).

Today will be our acclimatization and rest day at Samagaon. But it won’t be a complete rest day, as we go for a hike towards Pungyen Gompa. Another ancient monastery with lots of cultural exploration opportunity.

Max Altitude: 4700m/15420ft Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerAccommodation: Tea-houseDuration: 1 day

Day 19:

Samagaon to Samdo [3,860m/12,660 ft]: 4 – 5 hours.

We will trek downhill today towards Budi-Gandaki following the river stream. There will be forest walk, the valley starts to widen and trail will become easy as we cross the river on suspension bridge and finally arrive at Samdo at the end of the day.

Max Altitude: 3860m/12660ft Meals: Breakfast, Lunch,DinnerAccommodation: Tea-houseDuration: 4/5 Hours

Day 20:

Samdo to Dharamsala [4,460m/14, 628 ft]: 4 – 5 hours.

We will be leaving Samdo today and continue our trek towards bridge, cross two river streams, view Larkya Glacier, and arrive at Dharmasala which is not exactly a tea house or lodge but a common shelter which is also commonly known as Phedi in Larkya. We stay overnight at Dharmasala and prepare for tomorrow’s Larkya-La pass crossing.

Max Altitude: 4460m/14628ft Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerAccommodation: Tea-houseDuration: 5 Hours

Day 21:

Dharamsala to Larkya la Pass [5,160m/16, 924 ft] to Bimthang [3,720m/12, 201 ft]: 8 – 9 hours.

Today will be a challenging day for us as we will be crossing moraines of glacier, steeper only in the Larkya-La Pass. Therefore upon arrival at Larkya-La pass, excellent views of snow-capped peaks is being offered from Annapurna range to Manaslu. Later we descend towards Bimthang and stay overnight passing through low pasture lands.

Max Altitude: 5160m/16924ft And 3720m/12201ft Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerAccommodation: Tea-houseDuration: 8/9 Hours

Day 22:

Bimthang to Tilije [2,300m/7,544ft]: 6-7 hours.

Enjoying the natural views along with cultural exploration, we cross through wooden bridge, pass through rhododendron forests and slowly descend and ascend to arrive at river bank at Gho. Then we proceed towards fields and finally reach Tilije at the end of the day.

Max Altitude: 2300m/7544ft Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerAccommodation: Tea-houseDuration: 6/7 Hours

Day 23:

Tilije – Tal [1,700m/5,576 ft]: 5 – 6 hours.

Today we will be heading towards Tal making our way through stone-paved trekking trails, crossing the bridge over Dudh Khola. From there, we enter the Annapurna Circuit trekking trail, further descend towards Marchyandi khola and finally arrive at Tal. Overnight stay at Tal.

Max Altitude: 1700m/5576ft Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerAccommodation: Tea-houseDuration: 5/6 Hours

Day 24:

Tal – Syange [1,080m/3,542 ft]: 6 – 7 hours.

After having our early meal, we cross Marshyandi river passing large settlements at Chamje and Jagat that offers great local cultural insights with natural landscape views, terraced farmlands, walking through rhododendron forests. Today would be last day of our trek and we will make the most out of it. Overnight stay at teahouse in Syange.

Max Altitude: 1080m/3542ft Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerAccommodation: Tea-houseDuration: 6 Hours

Day 25:

Syange – Kathmandu: 8-9 hours.

Today we drive back to Kathmandu from Syange after the completion of our Manaslu & Tsum Valley trek. Upon arrival at Kathmandu, you will go to your hotel. In the evening, you are invited for a farewell dinner hosted for you.

Max Altitude: 1300m/4264ft Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerAccommodation: Three Star HotelDuration: 8 Hours

Day 26:

Departure transfer.

We will take you to the Airport for your scheduled flight ahead.

Meals: Breakfast

Cost Details

Includes

Pick up/drop from/to the Kathmandu Airport and hotel.
Two nights’ accommodation at 3 Star hotel in Kathmandu including breakfast (arrival and night before departure)
All the three permits (Manaslu Restricted Area, Manaslu Conservation Area and Annapurna Conservation Area) plus TIMS Card
Map of Manaslu Region
Ground transportation facilities
Welcome and farewell dinner at a cultural restro
Trekking information as listed in the itinerary
Full board (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) during the trek
A registered trekking guide
A trekking porterfor a group of two trekkers at the least
First Aid Tools Box
Food items, accommodation and local taxes for the guide and the porter(s)
Hiring down jacket, sleeping bag and other trekking gears which must be returned after the completion of the trek

Excludes

Travel and rescue insurance (which is a must for doing an adventurous journey) covering both medical and emergency evacuation charge
On-Arrival Visa fees in Nepal
Gratuity (tips) for guide, porters and driver
Additional night accommodation and meals in Kathmandu due to early Nepal arrival, late departure and return without completing the trekking itinerary (your own reasons)
Altitude chamber or oxygen
Personal expenditure like phone calls, bar bills, battery recharging, extra porter, mineral and boiled water, shower, heater, laundry, etc.
Additional side trips or sightseeing tour
Air ticket fare to and from Nepal

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Manaslu and Tsum Valley Trek FAQs

Q1What is the Manaslu and Tsum Valley Trek about?

The Manaslu and Tsum Valley Trek is a united trek that takes you through the remote Tsum Valley and around Manaslu, the world’s 8th uppermost peak. It offers an exceptional combination of natural beauty and cultural engagement.

Q2How long does the trek take?

The trek usually lasts over three weeks, but the duration can be modified based on your likings and timetable.

Q3What is the best time to trek in the Manaslu and Tsum Valley region?

The ideal time to walk are in spring (March to May) and autumn (September to November). These seasons offer the most auspicious climate conditions and superb sights.

Q4Do I need a permit for the trek?

Yes, you need a distinct permit like Manaslu Restricted Area Permit (RAP), Tsum Valley Restricted Area Permit, Manaslu Conservation Area Permit (MCAP) and Annapurna Conservation Area Permit (ACAP) to walk in the Manaslu and Tsum Valley region.

Q5What kind of accommodation is available during the trek?

Accommodation is mainly in small tea houses that provide elementary meals. There are also a rare modern lodge offering more deluxe stays. On some days, you will stay in tented camps.

Q6What level of physical fitness is required?

A moderate to high level of physical fitness is mandatory for the Manaslu and Tsum Valley Trek. A decent walking habit and a convincing level of physical strength are required.

Q7What can I expect in terms of cultural experiences?

The journey offers rich cultural experiences, together with interactions with local people inclined by Tibetan culture. You may eyewitness festivals such as the Dhajyang festival in November, and have a good time during the yearly harvest.