Overview
Manaslu and Tsum Valley is a hidden treasure trekking destination, you walk along the Nepal-Tibet (China) border enjoying the culturally divine highlands settlements and appreciating the artistic monasteries built in those serene and quaint environments.
Highlights
- Jaw-dropping Mountain Beauty.
- Inhabited by a variety of ethnic Nepali & Tibetan.
- Ancient trading route with Tibet.
- Varieties of flora and fauna.
- Hidden valley of Manaslu Larke La Pass (5135 M.)
Itinerary
Day 1: Pokhara/ Kathmandu to Machha Khola.
Day 2: Machha Khola to Jagat.
Day 3: Jagat to Lhokpa.
Day 4: Lhokpa to Chumling.
Day 5: Chumling to Chhokang Paro
Day 6: Chhokang Paro to the Nile
Day 7: Nile to Mu Gompa
Day 8: Mu Gompa to Rachen
Day 9: Rachen to Gomba Lungdang
Day 10: Rest day or Ganesh Himal Base Camp
Day 11: Gomba Lungdang to Lokpa
Day 12: Lokpa to Ghap
Day 13: Ghap to Lho
Day 14: Lho to Sama Gaun
Day 15: Explore around Sama Gaun
Day 16: Sama Gaun to Samdo
Day 17: Samdo to Dharamsala
Day 18: Dharamsala to Bhimthang
Day 19: Bhimthang to Tiliche
Day 20: Tiliche to Tal, and drive to Pokhara/ Kathmandu.
Itinerary
Day 1 :
Drive from Pokhara/ Kathmandu to Machha Khola (930m.) 6 Hrs.
Depart from Pokhara/ Kathmandu on an overland drive as you travel to Macha Khola, Gorkha district. Today's journey will take you to Arughat, a trading center in Gorkha, located near the raging Budhi Gandaki River. From there you will take a dirt road to Soti Khola, and Macha Khola is your final destination of the day.
Day 2 :
Trek from Machha Khola to Jagat (1410m) 6 Hrs.
The vegetation changes as you pick altitude. Travel past Tatopani, Dovan, and Yaruphant villages to reach Jagat. Overnight stay at Jagat.
Day 3 :
Trek from Jagat to Lhokpa (2240m) 7 Hrs.
Today will take you past scattered villages before you reach Philim, from where the trail passes through fields and terraces to reach Lhokpa. Overnight stay at Lhokpa.
Day 4 :
Trek from Lhokpa to Chumling (2386m.) 5 Hrs.
The trek through a narrow gorge before it climbs uphill through rhododendron and pine forests, past small farming villages to reach Chumling, your first stop in the Tsum Valley. Overnight stay at Chumling.
Day 5 :
Trek from Chumling to Chhokang Paro (3010m.) 6 Hrs.
Enjoy gorgeous mountain sceneries as you trek through the valley with Ganesh Himal and Mount Manaslu in front of your eyes. Notice the change in the landscape as it turns more into the windswept Tibetan plateau. Overnight stay at Chhokang Paro.
Day 6 :
Trek from Chhokang Paro to Nile (3360m.) 6 Hrs.
Today our route leads toward the upper Tsum area to the Nile wide via an open valley with windswept terrain all around and only a few small trees that survive in this kind of terrain. Visit the holy cave where Milarepa, the 11th-century Buddhist saint, and tantric guru is said to have meditated.
Day 7 :
Trek from Nile to Mu Gompa (3700m.) 5-6 Hrs.
Today's walk leads to the highest point of the adventure, Mu Gompa, Overnight stay at Mu Gompa.
Day 8 :
Trek from Mu Gompa to Rachen (3240m.) 3-4Hrs.
Explore the unexplored with your trekking guide. After exploration around Mu Gompa, we trek down to Rachen Gompa. The trail leads the same route to Phurbe and then crosses the Bridge and comes down via Bursi( Melerepa Footprint), Lama Gaon, and Nakyu village. It takes 6 hours to walk downhill and overnight stay at the Rachen.
Day 9 :
Trek from Rachen to Gomba Lungdang (2386m.) 5-6Hrs.
Your return journey starts today. Visit another important monastery en route, Rachen Gompa, Stay there overnight.
Day 10 :
Rest of day or Ganesh Himal Base Camp (4200m.7-8 Hrs.
Explore around Ganesh Himal Base camp then back to Lungdang for an overnight stay.
Day 11 :
Trek from Gompa Lungdang to Lokpa (2240m) 7-8 Hrs.
Trek Back to Lokpa through the same trail and mostly descending and forest walk. 6/7 hours walking.
Day 12 :
Trek from Lukpa to Ghap (2160m.) 4 Hrs.
Today we will catch the main trail of the Manaslu circuit and follow the same river of Budi Gandaki to Ghap.
Day 13 :
Trek from Ghap to Lho (3500m.) 5 Hrs.
Today we trek to Lho it takes 7 hours to walk via the jungle with a view of Ganesh Himal and other mountains. Overnight in Lho at tea house.
Day 14 :
Trek from Ghap to Sama Gaun (3541m.) 3 Hrs.
Today, we climb through a forest of oaks, fir, and rhododendrons while entering the closely packed houses of Lihi. Further, our trail leaves the Lihi village and enters another village of Sho (2,960 m) where we get some spectacular views of Mount Manaslu North (7,157 m) and Naike Peak (5,515 m). Walking further will bring us to the settlement of Shrip. We then climb through a trail sometime to reach the village of Sama Gaon where we stay overnight.
Day 15 :
Explore the Sama Gaun (3530m.) 5/6 Hrs.
Today we will have many choices for acclimatization; - Visit Birendra Lake, Monastery, and the local village. Hike to Manaslu Base camp full day - Hike to Punggen Gompa 5/6 hours.
Day 16 :
Trek from Samagaun to Samdo (3860m.) 3Hrs.
Our route today passes the juniper and birch forests and the stone hut of Kermo Kharka. Trekking further for some hours, we eventually reach Samdo where we stay overnight.
Day 17 :
Trek from Samdo to Dharamasala (4470m.)
Today, we descend on a comprehensive and gentle trail from Samdo. We pass through a stone archway. We climb gently over the huge Larkya Glacier and get to the ridge where there is a viewpoint on the edge of a huge gorge. We reach Dharmasala after trekking for some hours. We stay overnight at a local guesthouse in Dharmasala.
Day 18 :
Trek from Dharmasala to Bhimthang (3930m) via Larky La Pass (5200m). 8 Hrs.
Today, we leave Dharmasala crossing several moraines. We descend past four frozen lakes and reach Larkya La pass (5,200 m) from where we can witness the tremendous views of Himlung Himal (7,126 m) and others including Annapurna II, Gyaji Kung, Cheo Himal, and Kang Guru. We further descend along the grassy moraine to a small meadow called Bhimtang where we stay overnight.
Day 19 :
Trek from Bhimtang to Tiliche (2320m)
Our trail today drops from Bhimtang and crosses a glacier stream. We then descend into a beautiful forest of pine and rhododendron to Hompuk. After descending further, we reach the fenced field of Karache and the village of Gho. Tilche is nearby, where we spend overnight.
Day 20 :
Trek from Tiliche to Tal, and drive to Pokhara/ Kathmandu 7Hrs.
Today, our trail drops down and passes through several fields, houses, and forests of rhododendron and oak. We descend through a scrub forest and reach Tal.
We drive back to Pokhara/ Kathmandu from Tal. It takes approx. 7 hours to arrive at Pokhara/ Kathmandu. We celebrate the farewell dinner together with Trek and Climb Adventure team.
Cost Includes
- Ground transportation from/ to trekking starting points.
- Accommodation at a Guest House/ Lodge while on the trek.
- Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner) along the trail.
- Well-experienced English-Speaking trekking Guide.
- TIMS (Trekkers Information Management System).
- MCAP, ACAP, Manaslu, and Tusm Valley restricted area permit
- National Park Entry Fee.
- Food, wages, accommodation, equipment, medicine, and insurance coverage for all trekking staff.
- First Aid Kit.
- Purified Drinking Water.
- All Government taxes.
Cost Excludes
- Personal Travel insurance.
- Other expenses include costs incurred due to unforeseen circumstances, Emergency evacuation, and rerouting.
- Personal trekking Equipment.
- Alcoholic, hot and cold beverages, laundry.
- Supporter (Porter) service if needed.
- Tips for trekking staff - Tipping is expected.
