Tsum Valley and Manaslu Trek (27 days)

Manaslu and Tsum Valley Trekking, around mighty 8163 meter high Mt. Manaslu and hidden Shangri-La of Tsum Valley are extraordinarily well-liked among wilderness explorers today. Manaslu region was opened for the trekkers only in 1995 and Tsum was also just opened in 2008. Manaslu and Tsum Valley Trek in this geographically extra spectacular and culturally most fascinating area, offers the trekkers to explore ultimate nature and cultural heritage and experience the mountain life style Tsum and Manaslu. The inhabitants of upper Bhudi Gandaki, a region known as ‘Nup Ri’ meaning Western Mountain are direct descendants of Tibetan immigrants and they settled here during early 16th century consequently their speech, dress and customs are exclusively similar to Tibetans in the North of Nepal. The Mountain Views in Nup ri are sensational and iconic that you can’t find anywhere in the world. The dramatic Larke Pass after visiting Tsum Valley is thrilling life that experience.

Tsum valley is yet being explored and right place to trek for the travelling passionate. The valley is a blessed Himalayan Buddhist pilgrimage site located in northern part of Gorkha district, Nepal. ‘Tsum’ meaning vivid against the majestic backdrop of the Ganesh Himal, Sringi Himal and Boudha Ranges, this serene Himalayan valley is rich in ancient art, culture and religion. It is said that the Buddhist saint Milarepa is believed to be meditated in the caves of these mountains.The valley is home of some unique and historic monasteries, including Rachen Gompa and Mu Gompa, mani and prayer walls which lie on a pretty highland nestled in the lap of the valley and Gompa Lungdang, situated at the base of a conical hill against the main slope of Ganesh Himal. The tribes here celebrate many Buddhist festivals, perfume ritual burning of juniper sense to purifier the air, place prayer flags for happiness of all the sentient living beings install Mani Walls. The area is left behind so their culture remained as it is as it was centuries ago. The palace is really alluring for the trekkers. Here we have designed two itineraries for this Manaslu and Tsum Valley Trek and we Guide in Himalaya operate perfect and ideal mountain holiday in budget cost. 

Day 01: Kathmandu – Arughat 600m, 7/8 hours by bus or jeep

Day 02: Arughat – Lapubesi 882m. Approx. 4-6 hours walk.

Day 03: Lapubesi – Tatopani 990m, 6-7 hours walk

Day 04: Tatopani – Philim 1570m, 5-6 hours walk.

Day 05: Philim – Chhumling 2386m, 6-7 hours walk

Day 06: Chhumling – Chhekampar 3011m, 6-7 hours walk

Day 07: Chhekampar – Mu Gompa 3700, 7-8 hours walk.

Day 08: Mugompa – Chhekampar via Rachen Goma, 6-7 hours walk

Day 09: Chhekampar – Lokpa 2240m, approx. 5-7 hours walk.

Day 10: Lokpa – Bhi Phedi 1990m, approx. 5-6 hours.

Day 11: Bhi Phedi – Lhi 2920m, approx. 5-6 hours.

Day 12: Lhi – Sama Gaun, 3520m, approx. 6 hours walk.

Day 13: Rest day, Hike to Birebdra Tal/Pungyen Gompa/ Manaslu Base camp

Day 14: Sama Gaun – Samdo 3780m, 3 hours walk

Day 15: Samdo – Larke Rest home/Dharmasaala 4460m 3-4 hours hike

Day 16: Larke Rest Homes – Bimtang 3750m, via Larkey Pass/5100m, 8-9 hours.

Day 17: Bimtang – Dharapani 1963, 6-7 hours walk

Day 18: Dharapani – Jagat 1300, 6-7 hours walk

Day 19: Jagat – drive to Besisahar- drive to Kathmandu

Trip Cost Includes

• Airport-hotel-airport pick and drop by private car/van
• 2 nights room in peace, clean and standard hotels in Kathmandu, B&B service.
• Well experienced, government registered, fluent English speaking and friendly guide.
• All meals: lunch, breakfast and dinner during the trek.
• Tea, coffee, cookies and fresh fruits during the trek.
• Group first aid kit and water purifiers.
• Lodge and home stay during the trek and all ground transportation
• Food, accommodation salary of the guide & porters.
• Manaslu special Trekking permit and MCAP permit.
• All transportation, ACAP permit and Tsum Valley special permit
• Office service charge, government tax and vat etc.
• Insurance and trekking gear for guide and porter.

Trip Cost Excludes

• Hard drinks, beverages such as coke, fanta, mineral water
• Laundry service, toiletries and personal nature expenses.  
• Hot shower and hot water, internet and phone calls
• Personal insurance, Nepal visa fee, international air ticket.
• Rescue operation charge in case of emergency and laundry services.
• Gratitude and tips for your guide, porter and driver.

Note: This trip can be personalized as per your requirements that meet your time frame. The trip price will be according to Deluxe, Standard, Budget and group size so please kindly provide us your details for tailor made program. 

Stay Safe

• Altitude Sickness: The main and common risk while trekking above about 2500m is Altitude sickness. Altitude sickness is caused by acute exposure to low partial pressure of oxygen at high altitude. The available amount of oxygen to sustain mental and physical alertness decreases with altitude. Available oxygen drops as the air density itself, the number of molecules (of both oxygen and nitrogen) per given volume, drops as altitude increases. So don’t ignore, if you have any symptoms then descending to a lower altitude is the only option.
• Water: Have some means to purify water, iodine or a fine ceramic filter are the best options. The streams should be considered polluted and whilst bottled water is often available, the disposal of plastic bottles is a problem.

Electricity in Nepal

Nepal is a developing country, Outside of major cities area electricity on trekking can be scares. You should have to pay 100-800 NRs per hour to charge goods on many lodges and also many tea-house treks, including in Annapurna base camp trek, Everest Base camp trek and many others treks also. Chargers often won't work on low power solar systems you find right up in the mountains so u can buy alternative bayonet light to electricity power plug converter, which will only works in low voltage is high\low. The standard Nepalese electrical outlet is a three-pronged triangle so bring three-pronged triangle chargers.

Nepal Climate information

Nepal is a landlocked country which lies in Hindu Kush Himalayan region. Nepal has monsoonal climate having four main seasons: spring, summer, monsoon, autumn and winter.

Below is a general guide to conditions at different seasons:
January to March (winter): In this season temperature will decrease at often 0°C (32°F) at night, with extreme cold at high elevations. It is possible to trek in places like the Everest region during the winter but due to extreme cold weather and heavy snow fall it may be quite difficult than as usual.
April to June (summer): In these months it is quite warm and dry weather. There is an abundance of blooming flowers in the Himalayas at this time, with rhododendrons, in particular, adding a splash of color to the landscape. This season is the best time to undertake mountain expeditions.
June to September (Monsoon): There will be heavy monsoonal rainfall in this season. Rains are generally lighter in high Himalayan reasons. In this season the mountain ranges are not often visible due to the clouds.
October to December (autumn): These months are cool and clear which is due to the end of monsoon, there is little dust in the air so this is the best season to visit the hilly and mountainous regions.

Nepal Visas information

Visa in Nepal can be acquired on arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport, Kathmandu and also at the border entry points in Kakadvitta, Birgunj, Bhairahawa, Nepalgunj, Gaddachowki border of Nepal - India and Kodari on Nepal-China border. Visa can also acquire at the nearest Nepal Embassy. For visa renewal purpose you can contact at Department of Immigration, Kalikasthan at Kathmandu. A valid passport and one passport -size photo with a light background is required. Visa can be obtained only through payment of cash in the following currency: Euro, Swiss Franc, Pound Sterling, US Dollar, Australian Dollar, Canadian Dollar, Hong Kong Dollar, Singapore Dollar and Japanese Yen. Credit card, Indian currency and Nepali currency are not accepted as payment of visa fee.

Visa Facility         Duration       Fee
Multiple entry       15 days          US$ 25 or equivalent convertible currency
Multiple entry       30 days          US$ 40 or equivalent convertible currency
Multiple entry       90 days          US$ 100 or equivalent convertible currency

Respect to Local Peoples

In Nepal, “Namaste” or “Namaskar” is said to an older or high-status person with palms together, figure up. It is used to greet a person in place of goodbye or hello. There is no limitation how many times you say “Namaste” but, it is better if you say once per person, per day. If You want to say “Thank You” then you can say “Dhanyabaad /'ðɅnjɅbɑ:d/ (Dhan-ya-baad)”