Manaslu Tsum Valley Trek (24 Days)

Manaslu Tsum Valley Trek, along the border with Tibet, east of the Manaslu Trail was opened in 2008. Its people are of Tibetan origin, speak a unique dialect and still trade to the north. The valley is rich in ancient

art, culture and religion. It adds a richly rewarding extension to the Manaslu trek.

A scenic drive through the Middle Hills leads to the trailhead at Arughat to Soti Khola. The Manaslu Tsum

valley trekking trail crosses numerous ridges and villages as it rises to Philim. Here it turns east into the

lower then broader upper Tsum Valley Trek. Crops include barley, maize, buckwheat and potatoes. Wild life, includes Himalayan Tahrs and Jharal (blue sheep) played on by snow leopards.

Highlights along the Tsum valley Trek include the village of Chhekampar with its stone houses, slate roofs and Milarepa’s cave. The monastery at Mu Gompa and Rachen Gompa to the south has nuns of the Ngak-pa.

Gumba Lungdang is another important nunnery where trekkers are welcomed at the evening puja. Their 360o views are amongst the best on the Tsum valley trek. A forest trail leads to Ganesh Himal Base Camp.

At Lokpa, the trail rejoins the Manaslu circuit Trek through the valleys of Kutang and Nupri “the western

mountains.” The route is forested and gradually presents views of Himal Chuli, Ngadi Chuli and Manaslu with the glaciers that flow from their flanks.

In Samagaon, visit the Kargyu Chholing Monastery and Pungyen Nunnery. A high trail leads to the Manaslu

Base Camp Trek : the mountain was first conquered by a Japanese team in 1959.

Then, for two days, the trail climbs gradually toward the Larkya La (5100m) – and great vistas. The downward trek drops into the forested Marsyangdi Valley and joins the Annapurna Circuit Trail for the downstream walk to Tal and Jeep/ bus to Kathmandu.

Sturdy boots, warm waterproof clothing, a good sleeping bag, day pack, camera, sunscreen and hat are

essential trekking accessories. We offer both Manaslu tea house trekking package in this newly opened trekking route. Spring (March - May) and autumn (September - November) are the best months to trek.

Outline Itinerary

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

Day 02: Kathmandu valley sightseeing and trek preparation

OR A day at leisure for your own interests

Day 03: Drive Kathmandu to Arughat (670m/2,198ft) - Soti Khola (710m/2,330ft), 8-9 hrs drive

Day 04: Soti Khola - Machha Khola (890m/2,920ft), 6-7 hrs

Day 5: Machha Khola – Dobhan (1,000m/3,280ft), 6-7 hrs

Day 06: Dobhan – Philim (1,590m/5,216ft), 6-7 hrs

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

Day 08: Chumling - Chhekampar (3,010m/9,850ft), 5-6 hrs

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

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

Day 11: Chhekampar - Gumba Lungdang (3,200m/10,496ft), 5-6 hrs

Day 12: Exploration day: Gumba Lungdang – Ganesh Himal BC (4,200m/13,780ft) – return, 7-8 hrs

Day 13: Gumba Lungdang – Ripchet (2,470m/8,100ft) – Lokpa (2,240m/7,348ft), 7-8 hrs

Day 14: Lokpa – Bihi Phedi (1,990m/6,530ft), 6-7 hrs

Day 15: Bihi Phedi – Lho (3,180m/10,430ft), 6-7 hrs

Day 16: Lho - Samagaon (3,530m/11,578ft), 5-6 hrs

Day 17: Rest and Exploration day: Samagaon - Pungyen Gompa / Manaslu Base Camp

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

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

Day 20: Dharamsala – Larkya La (5,100m/16,728ft) - Bimthang (3,720m/12,201ft), 8-9 hrs

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

Day 22: Gho – Tal (1,700m/5,580ft), 5-6 hrs

Day 23: Tal - Besi Sahar (760m/2,495ft) - Kathmandu (1,300m/4,264ft), 8-9 hrs drive

Day 24: Kathmandu Departure: Transfer to International Airport and fly to onward destination.

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