Manaslu Circuit with Tsum Valley - 24 days

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

Additional Information

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.

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

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.

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