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Manaslu Circuit with Tsum Valley - 24 days

Best Season: March to May, September to December

Starting From ~~USD 2200~~ USD 1905

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Trip Overview

The Tsum Valley is located on the north of the Manaslu trail. It was firstly opened in 2008 for the trekker. Entire Manaslu Region is rich in culturally and naturally. People from this region speak an individual dialect originated from Tibet. The trek starts with a bus drive from Kathmandu to Soti Khola. Then follow the trail through middle hills that go beyond Soti Khola. You are supposed to pass numerous villages and cross bridges as we walk up to higher and higher. The intriguing aspects of this trek are stone houses, slate roofs, Milarepa’s cave and the Chhekampur village. The monastery situated at Mu Gompa and Rachen Gompa to its south make our trek mesmerizing. Gumba Lungdang is another inescapable beauty of this trek. The views of Ngadi Chuli, Himal Chuli, Manaslu and many other peaks provide you great pleasure during the trek.

Your route rejoins the Manaslu Circuit Trek at Lokpa and ascends through the Kutang – Nupri valley inhabited by Tibetan origin people with its own particular custom and dialect. A explore and rest day is set for Samagaon to visit the substantial Kargyu-Pemba Chholing Gompa of the Nyingma-Pa Buddhism. The Pungyen Nunnery is based on an edge, south of the town, with sublime perspectives of Manaslu. A walk to the Manaslu BC would be another choice for the day and the mountain was first summited by a Japanese team in 1959. The essence of the Manaslu Circuit Trek is the two-day walk through tundra and scour juniper from Samagaon to the Larkya Phedi (Dharmasala Lodge) and afterward to the Larkya La summit (5,160m/16,930ft). The view en-route, and especially from the summit, is breathtaking.

The descent across scree slopes is steep at first, becoming more gentle. Then, the trail slips into the thick woods of the Marsyangdi River, crossing onto the Annapurna Circuit Trail that prompts Dharapani for the jeep/bus back to Kathmandu.

Amazing Nepal Trek & Expedition offers 24 days package of Manaslu Circuit with Tsum Valley Trek. Our company ensures this trek is moderate to fairly challenging trek. So, it is not quite appropriate for all sorts of trekkers. Your positivity, enthusiasms, and strong determination are mandatory to complete your trek successfully. In this package, our company guarantees foods, lodges, and accommodation, security and transportation costs. It provides special discounts if you come along with group members. Although this trek is pretty good during the whole year, the most suitable time is from March to May and September to December. Enjoy your trip!

Trip Highlights

Sightseeing UNESCO World Heritages in Kathmandu Valley
Traditional Tibetan culture and its inhabitants’ lifestyles
Ancient Monasteries, Caves, and Gompas
Green forest fancied by terraced farmlands
Stupendous views of snow-capped peaks in Manaslu region

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If the suggested itineraries are not up to the mark, we can even customize your trip as per your need with a special group discount. Kindly contact us at [email protected] for detail information. You can also contact us by calling at +977-9851116042 for 24/7 support. We speak English, Hindi, and Nepali.

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Itinerary

Day 01: Arrive Kathmandu (1,300m/4,264ft)

Upon our arrival at the Tribhuwan International Airport (TIA) in Kathmandu, we will be greeted by a representative, who will drop you off at our hotel. After checking in, we take a rest or visit Amazing Nepal's office. We may also stroll in the streets of Thamel, a tourist hub in Kathmandu for some souvenir shopping. In the evening, there will be a welcome dinner hosted by Amazing Nepal. For dinner, you will be served excellent Nepalese cuisine which will introduce you to the country's authentic food culture. Overnight in Kathmandu.

Day 02:Full day Kathmandu City excursion

After breakfast, you will set out for sightseeing of the culturally and architecturally rich heritage sites of the Valley. Places such as the Pashupatinath, the world-famous temple precinct of the Hindus, the Boudhnath and Swaymbhunath, the world-famous Buddhist stupa precinct, and Kathmandu Durbar Square will open up completely a new cultural world of Nepali art and architecture to you. You will also be taken to the Kumari Ghar, where resides the Virgin Goddess. We will also discuss the trip, and you will be introduced to your fellow trekkers and our crews.

Day 03:Drive to Soti Khola (710m/2,330ft) via Arughat (670m/2198ft), 135km, 8-9 hrs

A scenic drive west through the middle hills to Malekhu, then a secondary road to Dhading Besi and a 35km dirt road to Arughat on the Budhi Gandaki River. This is a large Newar and Gurung village with many mango orchards. Then another 2 hrs drive upstream to Soti Khola.

Day 07:Trek to Chumling (2,360m/7,750ft) 6-7 hrs

Traverse north of Philim, through lush grasses and scrub up the exquisite narrowing valley to the village of Chisopani and then the millet fields of Ekle Bhatti (one house, 1 600m/5,250ft). The trail then gradually descends, beneath a spectacular waterfall, into the gorge below and a junction before “New Bridge” which leads to the Larkya La. To the right (east) a well-graded, exposed, zigzag track rises up through blue pines and rhododendrons, to Lokpa and the narrow Lower Tsum Valley. The Tsum region is home to 4 000 people in 18 villages.

Day 09:Trek to Nile (3,480m/11,415ft) 4-5 hrs

A shorter and easier route today: with much to explore on the wide flat valley floor on either side of the river. Visiting the sights can be divided over two days.

Day 10:Exploration day: Nile – Mu Gompa (3,709m/12,169ft) – Chhekampar (3,010m/9,870ft) 6-7 hrs

Make an early start for the 2hr walk up to the 77-year-old Mu Gompa with another ¾ hr stiff hike up to the small 856-year-old Dephyu Doma Nunnery (place of the birth of light) which is superbly situated at 4,000m/13,100ft on a small promontory; with Ganesh II as its primary view. Views of the western Ganesh Himal are visible to the left of an intervening peak. Mu only has the latter view (including Ganesh I) and a view back down the valley. Mu is the highest permanent settlement in the Tsum Valley. To the north are seasonal Kharkas and passes to Tibet. Return to Nile for lunch, then trek back to Chhekampar.

Day 13:Trek to Bihi Phedi (1,990m/6,530ft) 6-7 hrs

Follow the trail down to the junction with the Manaslu trail up from Philim. Cross the Budhi Gandaki (below its confluence with the Siyar Khola) and enter its narrow gorge on an up-and-down trail with river crossings. After a suspension bridge, the trail enters the bamboo forest and rises to the village of Deng (1,800m/5,906ft).

Day 14:Trek to Namrung (2,660m/8,727ft) 4-5 hrs

The trail undulates above the river, drops to cross the Serang Khola and later enters an impressive S bend between sheer basalt walls. To the right, huge rocky crags appear – with a spectacular waterfall above fields of maize and wheat. Beyond the valley broadens and turns northeast; the trail crosses a bridge before a well-preserved entrance Kani and walls of carved mani stones that lead to the attractive village of Ghap (2,250m/7,382ft) on the south bank.

Day 15:Trek to Lho (3,180m/10,430ft) 3-4hrs

Namrung is the entrance to Upper Nupri (the western mountains) a region of purely Tibetan inhabitants who speak a (different) dialect of western Tibet and continue to trade across the passes; chubas are the common dress.

Day 16:Trek to Sama Gaon (3,530m/11,578ft) 5-6 hrs

The Budi Gandaki now flows far below in the valley north of the trail which passes the long mani wall out of Lho, before dropping steeply to cross the Damonan Khola tributary. It then follows a gentle stream upwards through an exquisite mixed forest. Then a short climb to a plateau: and the badly deforested village of Shyala (3,520m/11,549ft). Huge mountains surround it: Himal Chuli (7,893m/25,897ft) and Peak 29 (Ngadi Chuli, 7,873m/25,831ft) to the south; Manaslu (8,156m/26,760ft) and large glaciers ahead; more snow-capped peaks to the west and north.

Day 17:Sama: Rest and exploration day: Birendra Tal / Pungyen Gompa / Manaslu Base Camp

Sama is the regional center of Nupri. Explore the village architecture and customs: only potatoes and barley flourish in the short summers at this altitude. Cloth weaving for chubas (from local goat and sheep wool or Tibetan imported wool) and the manufacture of hooked rugs are important occupations for trade with Tibet. Yak and Dzopkyo herds and horses are kept and traded.

Day 18:Trek to Samdo (3,860m/12,660ft) 3-4 hrs

Descend towards the Budhi Gandaki, that has turned north, and pass the lake and Base Camp trail as well as several mani walls as the valley begins to widen. This is an easy trail along a shelf above the river past juniper and birch forests that surround Kermo Kharka. A stone wall divides the region into two with a stile and animal gate that separates the Sama and Samdo herds. Further on, the trail drops to cross the Budhi Gandaki on a wooden bridge before climbing steeply onto a promontory above the confluence of the river with the Mayol Khola from the Samdo Glacier to the northeast.

Day 19:Trek to Larkya Phedi/Dharamsala (4,460m/14,628ft) 3-5 hrs

Descend past the northern village fields to cross the Budhi Gandaki for the last time at the remains of the Larkya Bazaar site. The river turns north up the Pana Danda Valley. Follow the westward trail on grassy slopes with scrub juniper, rhododendron and lichen-covered granite above the Syacha Khola Valley. The source of the Syacha Glacier that descends from the Manaslu North ridge comes into sight. The trail works its way gradually up the valley towards the Larkya Glacier beyond the Larkya La Phedi, called Dharamsala. The guest house is a simple stone structure: with a kitchen and dining room, two separate buildings with 15 small double rooms, two tunnel-tents each with 8 cramped beds and a third for trekking staff. Short walks can lead to better views of the Larke (6,249m/20,503ft) and Naike (6,291m/20,641ft) peaks.

Day 20:Trek to Bimthang (3,720m/12,201ft) via Larkya La (5160m/16930ft) 8-9 hrs

Today’s pass needs, if snow-free, 3-5 hours to ascend the 800m/2,600ft to the summit and 3-4 hours to descend the 1,500m/4,900ft to Bimthang. It can be very cold, especially if windy. Snow and ice conditions demand more care and time.

Day 21:Trek to Gho (2,515m/8,250ft) 5-6 hrs

A further 1,200m/3,900ft descent begins with a walk across the Bimthang Plain, a drop to cross the stony glacier then up and over the far moraine to enter magnificent pristine rhododendron and pine forest. Views back towards the Larke, Manaslu, Nadi and Chuli Himals are excellent all along this route. The trail descends along the west bank of the Dudh (milk) Khola past Hompuk (3,430m/11,254ft, a rock shelter near the bridge) and attractive Sangura Kharka (3,020m/9,909ft) before descending steeply to the highest cultivated land at Karche (2,700m/8,860ft). Beyond is a flood-related landslide, more terraced fields and a steep ridge climb before dropping to the substantial (Gurung) village of Gho.

Day 22:Trek to Dharapani (1,920m/6,300ft) 3-4 hrs

After breakfast, trek through farmlands to the old paved village of Tilje (2,300m/7,546ft), then cross to the east bank of the river before descending rapidly towards the Marsyangdi Valley through the scrub forest. Cross back to the west bank just before Thonje (1,965m/6,447ft) and then, in Thonje, cross the Marsyangdi Khola (from Manang) just above the confluence before joining the new road along the main Annapurna Circuit route in Dharpani at the perfect lunchtime and end of the trek. Afternoon enjoys a hot shower and wonder around this Tibetan village.

Day 24:Final departure

After breakfast, transfer to Tribhuvan International Airport for your onward flight to your next destination.

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Service Included:

All airport transfers
Tourist Standard Hotel in Kathmandu for 3 nights with breakfast
Welcome and Farewell dinner
Guided city tour in Kathmandu covering 4 UNESCO heritage sites
Private Jeep transport Kathmandu to Soti Khola (trail foot)
Sharing jeep transport Dharapani to Besishar and private transport to Kathmandu
All necessary paperwork and trekking permits (Restricted Area permit, Conservation area Permit, and TIMS)
An experienced English-speaking Govt. registered trekking guide and local porters to carry luggage (2 trekkers: 1 porter)
Full meals (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner) followed by a cup of Tea/Coffee during the trek
Iodine/Chlorine treated Safe Drinking water
All mountain accommodation (2 nights private room with independent bathroom/hot showers and remaining Soft, comfortable, twin sharing room with shared toilet)
A comprehensive medical kit
All government and local taxes
Trekking equipment such as down-filled sleeping bag and duffel bag
Souvenir: Manaslu Route map and Amazing Nepal T-Shirt

Service not Included:

Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu except for welcome and farewell dinner
Monument entrance fees
Deserts (cakes, bakes, and pies)s
Additional Hot Drinks
Bottled drinks
Boiled/mineral water
Electronic device re-charge
Hot shower
Wi-Fi
Personal expenses
Travel insurance and evacuation insurance (strongly recommended)
Tipping to driver and trekking crew

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Accommodations and Meals:

You will be provided a room in a tourist standard hotel, while you are in Kathmandu. During your trekking, you will be provided room in teahouses. Please be informed that you will be sharing the room at teahouses. Please also note that the Manaslu region is located at far from the maddening crowd, therefore, teahouses may not be as much sophisticated as one finds them in town.

We will provide only breakfast while you are in Kathmandu and three-course meals while you are on trek. This means you will be taking breakfast and dinner at teahouse you stay and lunch in the mid of your trekking. Since the Manaslu region is geographically a remote place, you will be provided only selected but hygienic and organic local foods such as Nepali dal bhat, Tibetan soup, and bread, porridge etc.

Is this trek appropriate for me?

Our company ensures Manaslu Circuit with Tsum Valley is moderate to fairly challenging trek. So, we confidently announce that it is not appropriate for all trekkers. Trekkers might suffer from high altitude and thin air. But, it requires inspiration and passion which makes your trek successful. Although you have an average health condition, your positive attitude and strong determination can help to accomplish this trek. For making comfortable walking, adjusting to changing climate, our package manages the facility of acclimatization in needed place as well as 5-6 hours walking per day. If you have already accumulated hiking and jugging experiences that will be beneficial to adjust to the situation; although if you do not have that is not a big problem. However, Amazing Nepal Trek & Expedition cordially request to have medical checking before you plan to start any trekking and hiking.

Briefing of the Tour:

You will be briefed about the trek, you will be given information file, and importantly introduced with your guide.

Trekking Crews:

We will provide government registered, well-trained English Speaking guide, who holds enough knowledge about responsible tourism and eco-friendly tourism

We will also provide an assistant guide who is ready to help you with every situation.

We will provide a porter is provided to every two of you, and he will be carrying not more than 25kg.

We get our crews’ life get insured.

Certificate:

After the trek is over, you will be provided with ANTE adventure certificate.

Size of Group:

Trekking Group Size of our group can range from two people to ten people. In case you want to travel alone, do not hesitate to write to us. We will plan accordingly. In case, you more than ten people, please do let us know so that we can develop and improvise plans and itinerary.

Acclimatization:

Trekking to the Manaslu Circuit is as much difficult as it is technical. We give special priority to its technical sides as well. For this, we have designed an itinerary to allow you get acclimatize naturally. We know the particular location you need to stay for rest, and the particular distance you need to walk slowly and so on. In case you get high altitude sickness, we have crews who know how to deal it effectively and smartly.

How to respond to Altitude Sickness?

Please do carry first aid box
Please consult your physician
Please do keep on informing our crews if you feel uneasy
Please do walk in the group so that you can help each other

Travel Insurance:

We would like to recommend you to get your trekking insured. Since you are trekking in probably one of the wildest and challenging routes, you need to be cautious of anything inevitable. You may need helicopter evacuation and get your trip canceled. You may get injured and get your baggage theft and so on.

Permits and fees:

The government local body charges some small amount of fee for every you make to the World Heritage sites, National Park, restricted areas along climbing. The price we charge includes all the fees.

Equipments

If you want to book a trekking package with Amazing Nepal Trek and Expedition and still wondering about the essential equipment for your trekking journey, here we are more than happy to offer our checklist for your references. Please make necessary amendments to our checklist as per your need and convenience. For some case, if you couldn’t get any of these listed equipment/gears in your hometown or you’re in a rush before you fly to Kathmandu, don’t worry! The listed necessary items mentioned below can be easily purchased here.
Except for your day pack, all luggage will be carried by porters. A porter is available for two people who will carry maximum up to 25 kg. So, you have to be careful while packing your bag or luggage.

Moreover, there is an allowance of 15kg per person on domestic flights. Additional personal items are not needed for the trekking portion of the trip which can be kept in the hotel’s storage room without extra cost.

Below is the checklist of equipment that is required for the trek:

HEAD

Buff headwear /neckwear
Sun hat or scarf
Light balaclava or warm fleece hat
Sunglasses
Head Torch

UPPER BODY

Cotton T-shirts or Thermals
Fleece jacket
Waterproof/windproof jacket
Down-filled jacket (Your own Down Jacket is strongly recommended, but Amazing Nepal Trek also supply complimentary down jacket which is needed to be returned after the completion of the trek)

LOWER BODY

Lightweight cotton pants (long)
Waterproof Pants
Thermal underwear

FEET

Thin inner socks
Thick and warm wool hiking socks
Comfortable Hiking boots
Sneakers /slippers

HANDS

Gore-tex gloves

ACCESSORIES

Sleeping bag rated to - 20°C (Your own sleeping bag strongly is recommended, but Amazing Nepal Trek also supply complimentary sleeping bags which is needed to be returned after the completion of the trek)
Trekking bags/duffel bag (Amazing Nepal Trek will supply complimentary water and windproof duffel/kit bag, but one extra big duffel bag/suitcase is necessary for items that are left at the hotel in Kathmandu)
Large plastic bags (For keeping items dry inside trek bag)
Trekking poles (Optional, Recommended)
Water bottle or camel bag
Toiletries
Towel
Sewing Kit
Insect repellent, sunscreen, and lip balm
The First-aid kit; should contain lip salve, Aspirin, Band-Aids, anti-histamine, Imodium or similar tablets for mild cases of diarrhea
Re-hydration powder, extra prescription drugs you may be taking if any particular
Wet wipes
Reading or writing material

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Manaslu Circuit Trek with wonderful guide Lakpa

We went with the 2 of us end of April until half May.
We had a great trekking with guide Lakpa and porter Sonam. The scenery is just stunning! Also, teahouses and food is pretty good up there.

We originally booked Manaslu circuit with tsum valley (around 21 days). But as time went we decided to not go to Tsum valley. They told us there was a dangerous part at that time in Tsum valley, so we didn't feel confident enough. (just know that the paths in Tsum valley are not as developed as the paths around Manaslu as we were told be other tourists). It would be nice if we would have known that beforehand. Since we didn't have a lot of experience. We even would say some parts of Manaslu can be 'adventurous!! But this is where you need your guide for :):):)

After we decided not to do tsum valley we took it slowly and had some easy days of walking. Lakpa was really flexible so I think we changed our itinerary daily;).

We had an amazing experience and got more confident every day as Lakpa and Sonam were helping us at the difficult moments.
Definitely would recommend this agency! Just let you inform wel about tsum valley. The mountains change all the time.

Saskia, Nederlands

12 Sep 2019

Larkya Pass Trek - 19 days - Amazing Nepal

We had a great experience! The Amazing Nepal team was very professional, from Nirmal and his office staff, to our guide and porter. At every moment, if we had doubts or questions, they were there, ready to assist. The Manaslu trek was tremendous. Everywhere we turned, it was another postcard view! I'd like to give a special shout out to our guide, Ram Chhettri, who made the experience better at every opportunity, from his extensive knowledge of the trails and the names of all the mountains, to his willingness to answer any silly question we came up with. He made sure that we remained on track, ate well and stayed healthy, acclimatized and hydrated, and in general had a smooth and enjoyable experience, despite the rigorous trekking schedule. He also interfaced very well with our porter, Dipesh, who carried twice as much as us and always arrived at our destination before us, so our extra equipment and sleeping materials were there waiting when we arrived. We will definitely be using Amazing Nepal again for future trips!

Jenna Barker, Australia

12 Sep 2019

Manaslu Great Experience!!

Couldn't recommend this company highly enough. At every stage we were looked after from airport transfers and accommodation to the trek itself. We were fortunate to have most wonderful guide Ram who was very friendly, informative and well experienced. If you find yourself if his group you're in for a great time! Thank you Amazing Nepal!!

Anna Ye, HK

12 Sep 2019

Great hike up Larkya-La

I choose Amazing Nepal Trek because they had by far the best customer service. Nirmal, the man you will message with from abroad, was super organised and replied within a day. I hiked around Manaslu, and it was a great, tough hike. My guide, Ram, was super professional and knew everything about the local Manaslu restricted area. I was travelling as a girl solo, but on the way, I met plenty on other travelers and it was always a good time.

I met other travelers from Amazing Nepal while I entered in the Anapurna trails, and they also loved it and were super satisfied. This is a great company and I would definitely use them again if i ever go back hiking in Nepal :)

Desislava Miteva, Ukreine

12 Sep 2019

Tsum Valley and Manaslu Circle- Awesome!

I have just returned from completing the Tsum Valley trek in Manaslu region. Actually this was my second trip I have completed EBC with amazing nepal and once again it was a great success. Amazing Nepal trek and Expedition is a local company with local knowledge using local guides which means you are always seeing the best of Nepal regardless of the adventure you are joining them on. My trip to Manaslu Tsum Valley was a big one for me and was quite challenging due to the extreme cold (-20) and the mild effects of altitude sickness. My guide Raju was nothing short of outstanding ensuring that I understood everything regarding our trek and what to expect, ensuring my welfare was priority at all times.

The trek was breathtaking not only for the views but also because of the inclines! Nepal has definitely captured my heart and I will be back a third time, with ANTE for another adventure soon.

Lisa Potter, Ireland

12 Sep 2019

Amazing experience, company you can trust!

Amazing Nepal is an amazing company as their name. I went on their Manaslu Circuit with Tsum Valley trek with two others friends. During the trek we were treated extremely well and our guide always made sure we were comfortable. I highly recommend Raju, our guide. He went above and beyond when after the trip was over I got food sickness and he came to the hospital to help take care of me. As I stated, at this point the trip was over and yet he still came to help me. I should also note that I never got sick on trip. I got sick afterwards from food in Thamel. Book with Amazing Nepal Trek and Expedition, you won't regret it.

Ele Petti, Italy

12 Sep 2019

Manaslu and Tsum Valley Trek - Life Changing!

Amazing Nepal was the best! This is a bit of an extreme kind of vacation and from their multi-page list of things to bring to their communication and guidance along the trek, their personalized care and customer service is just truly exceptional. I traveled alone and joined a group of seven others and at no time during the trip did I ever feel unsafe or out of my element-they were wonderful and run an exceptional program. I highly recommend this team if you're contemplating going to Nepal for this or any of their other treks. Truly a wonderful, life changing experience J

Gustaf Arfors, Sweden

12 Sep 2019

Super fantastic crew!

Raju, my guide, was incredibly kind and knowledgeable about the entire trek. Always happy to answer all the questions that I had. A great, hardworking, and trustworthy guide who helped me achieve the trip of a lifetime. We had a best trek ever, making it all the way over Larkya-La. I highly recommend Amazing Nepal Trek and Expedition for your trekking in Nepal. They are professional, respectful, and really good at what they do.

They also do a fantastic job at making you think that the days won't be as absurdly difficult as they are, which helps morale, especially at 17,000 feet!