Tour Overview

Manaslu Tsum Valley Trek is a beautiful Himalayan valley situated in northern Gorkha, Nepal. Against the majestic backdrop of the Ganesh Himal and Sringi Himal, and Boudha mountain ranges, this serene Himalayan valley is rich in ancient art, culture, and religion. The Tsum Valley offers three high passes trek called Ngula Dhoj Hyang (5093m) to the west and Yamdro Pass (5326m) to the north. Trekking trails are spread out with beautiful chortens and dotted with mani walls carried with sketches of deities and inscribed with prayers. The local people are immigrated from Tibet long time back and speak unique dialect. They follow Bon religion. The trek starts at Arughat and the trail follows the serpentine Budi Gandaki River until it reaches the plateau-like Tsum Valley with magnificent views of the Ganesh Himal and other mesmerizing peaks.

Trekking to Tsum valley has two routes, passing via Chumchet and another from Lokpa. Both the routes entails steep uphill climb of over 1500m. Due to its remoteness and difficulty for trekking, this sacred valley and its people have been isolated from the mainstream of development for centuries. As a result, the extraordinary culture of this valley has remained intact. The valley is enriched in wildlife, especially the Himalayan Thar and Blue Sheep which flocks in herds of 50 to 200. Hunting, fishing is not prohibited in the Tsum Valley. The valley also brags some ancient and historic monasteries, that includes Rachen Gumba (3360m)  and Mu Gumba, which perch on a small plateau situated in the lap of the valley, and Gumba Lungdang, situated at the elevation of 3370m of a conical hill opposite to the main slope of Ganesh Himal. Also, we can explore woman’s Monastery in Rachen Gompa and in Gumba Lumdang. Besides you will also visit another biggest Monks’ Monastery at  Mu Gompa (3700m) and Milarepa cave where Milarepa is believed to have meditated, situated near the Rachen Gompa.

 

Itinerary

  • Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu and transfer to the hotel
  • Day 02: Kathmandu city tour and trek preparation
  • Day 03: Kathmandu to Arughat (535m) by local bus
  • Day 04: Arughat to Sotikhola (720m)
  • Day 05: Sotikhola to Doban
  • Day 06: Doban to Philim
  • Day 07: Philim to Chumling
  • Day 08: Chumling to Chhokangparo
  • Day 09: Chhokangparo to Chhule-Nile (3361m)
  • Day 10: Chhule to Mugumba (3700m)
  • Day 11: Mugumba to Chhulming
  • Day 12: Chumling to Ghap
  • Day 13: Ghap to Lhogaun
  • Day 14: Lhogaun to Samagaun
  • Day 15: Rest Day at Samagaun, one hour hike to Birendra Lake and return to Samagaun
  • Day 16: Samagaun to Samdo
  • Dau 17: Samdo to Dharmasala
  • Day 18: Dharamsala, pass Larke Pass (5130 m ) and continue to Bhimthang
  • Day 19: Bhimthang to Dharapani
  • Day 20: Dharapani to Jagat
  • Day 21: Jagat to Bahundanda
  • Day 22: Bahundanda to Besisahar, the headquarter of Lamjung District
  • Day 23: Besishar to Kathmandu by local bus
  • Day 24: Final Departure

Includes

  • International airport pick up and drop
  • 3 nights Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu.
  • Kathmandu city tour and trek preparation
  • Land transport as per the itinerary
  • Manaslu Conservation Area permit
  • TIMS (Trekking Information Management System) cards
  • An experienced and first aid trained license holder,  English speaking trekking guide, and porters
  • Transport, Accommodation, Daily Wages, food, insurance of our trekking crew
  • All meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) during the trek
  • Trekking porters ( 1 porter for two trekkers )
  • All entire expenses of our guide and porters( Lodging, food, salary, insurance, transportations)
  • Farewell dinner at last night in Kathmandu
  • Great Vision Treks official T-shirt
  • Teahouse accommodation during the trek

Not Included

  • Nepal entry visa fees. 
  • International airfare and airport tax.
  • Your Travel/Medical insurance
  • Optional trips not specified in the itinerary
  • Tipping to guide and porter
  • Battery Charges (Available during the trek with Extra cost)
  • Personal trekking equipment
  • Drinks (including tea) and Bar Bill (beverage)
  • Laundry service
  • Helicopter evacuation/rescue in case of emergency