Best season: Spring (March to May) and Autumn (September to November)
Accommodation: Tea houses during the trek
Transportation: Kathmandu to Arughat and Beisshahar to Kathmandu by local bus
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner with a 3 cup of tea/ coffee during the trek
Starting Point: Kathmandu
Ending Point: Kathmandu
Group Style: Group and Private
Trip Highlights
Eye- catching views of Manaslu (8163 m), the 8th highest mountain in the world as well as Himlung Himal, Ganesh Himal & the Annapurna range
Tsum valley untouched by modernization, known for its ancient monasteries, chortens, Tibetan- influenced culture, & traditional villages
Manaslu Conservation Area, home to a wide variety of wildlife (snow leopards, red pandas)
Experience the tranquility of remote villages & its rich biodiversity, with a range of plant species, forests, & rivers & waterfalls
Larkey La Pass (5160 m), challenging high Mountain Pass but provides breathtaking views
Enjoy local Tibetan and Nepali cuisine (yak- based dishes, dumplings, thukpa)
Visiting ancient monasteries & Buddhist gompas such as Rachen Gompa & Mu Gompa
Interact with the local communities and learn about their way of life, customs, and traditions
Tour Description
The Manaslu Tsum valley trek is one of the rarely known trekking routes in Nepal. The Trek takes to one of the sacred pilgrimage valleys of Tsum which is located in the western part of Nepal called Gorkha. This trek is as similar to the Manaslu Circuit Trek and it can be taken as the mixture of both treks as Manaslu Tsum Valley Trek. The Valley is famous for ancient art, culture and religion.
The Manaslu Tsum Valley starts in Aarughat and even ends in Aarughat. We take a scenic drive through the hills that lead to the trail beyond Aarughat and Soti Khola nearly 7 hours drive away from Kathmandu. The first half of the trek ascends the Buddhi Gandaki Valley on the paths through a combination of dense forests, terraced fields and hilly villages.
As we leave the Main Manaslu Trail for the Tsum Valley, we suddenly feel like entering into the hidden valley. On the way, we also, pass through the alpine forests, glacial rivers, and enjoy the warm welcome of the ethnic people, pass by the lower Budhi Gandaki regions,Machhakholam Jagat and Phulim. The trekkers will get an opportunity to learn the local culture and religion of the people. We will be trekking through the last village in the Tsum Valley named as the Nile at 3361 m till Mu Gompaat 3700m of an attitude. The trail to Mu Gompa is used as the trail for import and export from Tibet with the support of yak of local villagers. Along the whole trek, we will get to know that the entire region is influenced by the Buddhist religion. You will also be observing the scene of the sunrise of Ganesh Himal.
We then go down from Gompa Lungdang until we reach to Soti Khola. We will end our trek by reaching Arughat via Soti Khola and from there we drive back to Kathmandu. Manaslu and Tsum Valley Trek is geographically most spectacular and culturally mesmerizing. The trekkers discover the ultimate nature and cultural heritage and experience the mountain lifestyle of the people in Tsum Valley and Manaslu.
Itinerary Detail
From Kathmandu to Arughat we will go by local bus We may either take a private jeep or local bus (6 - 7hrs). If you take jeep it will take 5 hours to reach Arughat.
Our first day of trekking leads us to the north along Budhi Gandaki River and we pass the villages of Santi Bazar, Arukhet and ascend towards Kyoropani near the confluence of Soti River- an ideal place to take a fresh water bath.
An hour walk from Soti Khola we pass through springs and small water fall where we can easily fool around for a while. And we shall encounter the first suspension bridge for the first time, and a beautiful Gurung village.
The trekking trail will be filled up with small to humongous water fall passing beside the Budhi Gandaki in between mighty mountains.
On the fifth day we will be crossing the longest suspension bridge again and enter the beautiful village called “Phillim” after Acap Checkpost.
On this day we will have a steep hair-raising walk by the cliffs with the Budhi Gandaki river deep down with a good walk through the jungles full of black faced monkeys and beautiful green lush path ways.
On the seventh day, heading towards Rachen Gompa we will view a breath taking views of Ganesh and Manaslu mountains.
On the eight day our trekking trail leads us through the views of the borders with Tibet and mountains all around are astounding.
On this day, we will be taking rest and exploring the surrounding of Gompas, where we can view various artistic crafts and the living styles of the people around there.
On tenth day, heading towards Chokhang Paro we will view the breath taking views of Ganesh and Manaslu mountains.
On the eleventh day we turn back making way to Pewa enjoying the trail as usual.
A last look up to Tsum Valley, we will trek through bamboo forests, and continue in and out of the continuous wild canyons, many Mani walls, intricate quality carvings of various Buddha in meditation incised in hard local stones are the main attraction here.
Entering to a beautiful forest, the trail leads us through rhododendron, many birds singing a melodious songs, the climbs on stairs and different kind of housing with beautiful architectures, Tibetan tradition and so on.
This trek will take us to the mountains to acclimatize and enjoy the views of the Manaslu. Here we enter the world of yaks, pastures, and houses which seem to have grown from the stones.
We can spend the day exploring the surroundings like Birendra taal(lake), Buddhist monasteries, Samagaun, a big Tibetan cultured community and a site trip to Pun Gyen Gomba or Manaslu Base Camp and Day Hike.
A trek to Dharamsala with a picturesque village devoted to yak herding and hills covered with blue sheep with an entrancing views.
The views on the way are marvelous. A large herd of blue sheep called Tussock covers the hills and sometimes if we are lucky we get to see the amazing snow leopard too.
We will encounter few lakes marked with prayer flags, and we catch the track running through beautiful valleys very scenic and mountains in all directions, also few medial glacial lakes.
The trail crosses glacial stream and rhododendron forests on the way to Hampuk, Yak Kharka, Surti Khola and drop down to Goa(Gho) the first village since Samdo. And crossing Tiliche we go down to Dharapani.
Making through Kharte Khotro we take to Tal, ACAP check post and to our stop as well.
On this day we will pass through many small villages and their way of living.
Making few hours of walk we reached to Besi Sahar where we will take our vehicle back to Kathmandu .
Equipment Needed
Waterproof daypack
Flash or torch light
Trekking poles
Sleeping bag
Water bottles
Sunglasses and sun hat
Warm down jacket
Woolen hat and scarf
Windproof and waterproof jacket and pants
Trekking shoes and socks
Toiletries and mouth wash
Antibacterial hand wash
Travel towel and sun lotion
Tooth brush and tooth paste
Small personal power bank
Camera and batteries
Full-sleeves shirt and T- shirts
Trekking pants and shorts
Other required equipment’s
Cost Includes
Kathmandu to Arughat and Besisahar to Kathmandu by local bus
Three times meals a day- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and accommodation in teahouse/ lodge during the trek
Tsum valley special permit
Manslu special permit
Manaslu Conservation area permit
Annapurna Conservation area permit and TIMS card
One experienced (government licensed) and qualified English speaking guide
Personal expenses of bar and beverage bills, wifi, hot shower, bottle of water, extra porters, laundry or any other things which are not mentioned by the company
Your trekking gears and extra nights in a certain destination
Your travel insurance which should include the emergency rescue
Tips for your guide and porters
Entrance fees during the sightseeing
Extra expenses due to any event such as strikes, weather conditions, or flight delays
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