Overview

Trip Highlights

• Being in the remote and least trekking trial in the high and mysterious valley was an important trade link with Tibet.
• Visit the famous Rachen Gumba (Nunnery), Lungdang Gumba, and Mu Gumba 3510m.
• Magnificent views of Manaslu, Ngadi Chuli, Mount Himalchuli, and Ganesh Himal.
• The beautiful, varied landscape, different flora and fauna, mountain ridges, and valley glaciers.
• Amazing blend of the unique culture of Tibetan Nupri and Gurung inhabitants with the typical local village, traditions, and hospitality.

About The Trek

Manaslu and Tsum Valley Trek take you to the remote and hidden valley of Nepal. This trek takes you to the land of monasteries and hamlets, which lies in the northern part of the Nepal-Tibet border. The trial to Manaslu Tsum Valley is less crowded, unspoiled, and used to be restricted until 2008. Epic view, cozy experience with antiquated culture, and crossing high altitude trekking pass make this trek memorable. During the trek, you will get to explore a panoramic view of Mt. Manaslu (8,156 m), Ganesh Himal (7,422 m), Boudha Himal (6,692 m), Mt. Hiunchuli (6,441 m), Cheo Himal (6,820 m), etc.

Overview

Seeking to explore the sacred Himalayan pilgrimage valley to immerse into the cultural and natural experience? Then Manalsu Tsum Valley Trekking will be the best one for you. These remotest Himalayan valleys with untouched beauty make your trek enjoyable and pleasant. On one hand, you will be able to immerse cultural experience, breathtaking Buddhist cultures that are protected from the ravages of the outside world for centuries. Local people here speak their own dialects and rich in ancient religion, culture, and are.
On the other hand, you will enjoy the most scenically and diverse wilderness trek available. There is no doubt to experience the wilderness as you have to cross Manaslu and Annapurna Conservation on the way. In combination with these two, you will have the perfect and fulfilling experience currently available to the trekking community.

Tsum Valley and Manaslu Traveling is a fascination by socially entrancing, geologically fantastic, dramatic scenes, gorges, great mountain vistas, and high pass, which is an astonishing journeying trail in Nepal. This area is totally prohibited for creature chasing, where can will see the Blue Sheep and look at Himalayan Thar. Tsum Valley and Manaslu Trek Itinerary offer to explore hilltop monasteries, unique rich cultural heritage, happy celebrations, traditional settlements, mysterious mani walls, chortens, and fluttering prayer flags, which will be a priceless journey in our lives. Tsum Valley Manaslu Trip will also offer a rich social legacy and old religious communities and visit many petition wheels, stupas, and gompas. The whole district is intensely affected by Tibetans and their standards. Moreover, while remaining with local people, you will see their one-of-a-kind way of life and custom. On Tsum Valley and Manaslu Journey route, you cross the difficult Larkya La Pass (5,160m) and many exciting landscapes.

Manaslu Tsum Valley: Trek is also wonderful to explore and enjoy the diverse culture on the highland settlements full of artistic monasteries and gompas built in the most beautiful and scenic landscapes. We visit Mu Gompa, Rachen Gompa, and nunnery temple on our way to our destination. With prayer flags all around, we get a beautiful glimpse of these architectures. Moreover, we get to explore and experience the Tibetan culture throughout the valley. We will surely be amazed by the unique mountain lifestyles and their cultures, untouched and uninfluenced by the outer world.

Tsum Valley And Manaslu Trek is overall a wonderful journey to the whole new world, passing in-between the Nepal and Tibet border exploring the undiscovered areas, and experiencing the true Tibetan Buddhist culture. Going through the beautifully lush and wild landscapes with dense forests full of difficult terrain will reward you with wonderful lifelong memories.

Manaslu Tsum Valley Trekking:  in Nepal Himalayas is an adventure that takes you to off the beaten route where you will explore the Tibetan culture, nature’s beauty and also give pleasant trek. Those trekkers who have less Time also have the option to break down this package.
Manaslu Ciruit Trek
Tsum Valley Trek

Manaslu Tsum Valley Trek Route:

We drive to Arughat from Kathmandu, where the trip starts. Going through terraced fields and tiny towns, we stroll past Budhi Gandaki arriving at the town of Lapubesi. The stroll to Tatopani crosses woodlands, and little towns offers a natural aquifer shower to unwind in the evening. Perspectives on Sringi Himal goes with us while in transit to Philim. Passing Chumling and we arrive at Chhokangparo in the Upper Tsum Valley with transcending perspectives on Ganesh Himal, Boudha Himal, and Himal Chuli. On the way to Nile/Chhule, we go through Piren Phu (pigeon cavern), a consecrated area that protected Buddhist wall paintings, scripts, and cut stones where we stop for investigation. Our next stop is the Mu Gompa at 3700m from where we move to Rachen Gompa, a religious shelter. The stroll to Gumba Lungdang goes through pine and rhododendron timberlands and crosses the Siyar Khola. We rest here and go on an outing to the Ganesh Himal Base Camp. The course to Lokpa, our next stop has no appropriate housing or offices, so we start early.

From Lokpa to Ghap to Lho, we pass Gurung and Thakali towns. At Samagaon, we take a rest for one more day and investigate the town. We step by step acquire height from here to Samdo, Dharmasala and cross the Larke La pass at 5200m to arrive at Bhimtang. Leaving for Bimthang the other day. Next, we descend to the Dharapani, moving towards the Ghermu before reaching Besisahar. Finally, we drive from there onwards to Kathmandu by bus, concluding our Manaslu Tsum valley trek.

Best Time to trek Manaslu Tsum Valley

Like most treks in Nepal, the Best Time for the Manaslu Tsum Valley Trek is spring (March-May) and autumn (September – November). However, there is no absolute best time for everyone; it depends on how you feel about the crowds and your tolerance for heat, cold, and rain. Each season has its own pros and cons.

Weather in spring (March-May) and august (September – November) remains stable with clear views. But nights get a bit cold at higher elevations, so it is wise to pack some warm clothes.

Summer (June – August) is a monsoon in Nepal and receives heavy rainfall with a threat of floods and landslides. Plus, the rain makes the trail wet, muddy, and slippery. But monsoon is a real boon for keen botanists, as the entire vegetation is at its best.

Winter (December – February) is extremely cold in the Manaslu region (sometimes the temperature even drops to -10 degrees Celsius) and teahouses at higher reaches often remain closed due to heavy snowfall. If you are intending to trek Gokyo Valley in winter, we suggest you check the availability of the teahouse.

Manaslu Tsum Valley Trek Difficulty

The trek commences from sub-tropical to tundra climatic zones, whereas passing six different climatic zones. The trekking altitude is diverse. It reaches from 715 m to 5,218 m and goes through the Budi Gandaki valley, which Mt Manaslu girds. It is challenging due to its gradual altitude and walking into thin air. The Tsum Valley Manaslu Circuit Trek is perfect for people who have the good physical condition and are keen to walk at high altitudes. Trekking in this region is moderate to strenuous.

Tsum Valley Manaslu Trek Permit Cost

Tsum Valley Restricted Permit

Tsum Valley trek permit costs USD 40.00 for the first seven days and USD 7.00 each additional day from September to November.

Tsum Valley trek permit costs USD 30.00 for the first 7 days and USD 7.00 each extra day from December to August.

Manaslu Restricted Permit:

Manaslu trek permit costs USD 70.00 for the first 7 days and USD 10.00 each additional day from September to November.

Manaslu trek permit costs USD 50.00 for the first 7 days and USD7.00 each extra day from December to August.

Manaslu Conservation Area Permit (MCAP)

The entry fee for Nepalese is USD.1 per person, for SAARC USD.10 per person, and for other Nationals USD.30 per person.

Annapurna Conservation Area Permit (ACAP)

The entry fee for Nepalese is USD.1 per person, for SAARC USD.10 per person, and for other Nationals USD.30. per person.