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Tarakeshwar, Kathmandu, Nepal
Tsum Valley and Manaslu, both of these fascinating high country falls within restricted areas in Nepal. At one time, Tsum Valley and upper Manaslu were forbidden for foreign visitors. Then in 1992, the upper region of Manaslu was open for foreign visitors and trekkers.
Similarly, Tsum Valley flung its door open in 2008, and these marvelous adventure trekkers require a special permit. Includes MCA (Manaslu Conservation Area) entrance tickets, this makes the northern Gorkha district a special area around the Himalayas.
Tsum Valley and Manaslu Circuit Trekking involves drives both ways to start the walk, and after completing the adventurous treks. The walk begins from a lower warm farm village of paddy areas, following the Buddhi-Gandaki River upstream, crossing exciting bridges. The trail leads to climb to reach a cooler hill covered in lovely forests of pines and rhododendrons trees. Walking from one exciting village to another then reach Jagat from here starts the restricted areas of Tsum Valley and Manaslu.
The first part of the adventure leads east toward remote Tsum, known as the Valley of Happiness. As the walk progresses our route diverts from the main Manaslu trail towards Tsum at Lokpa, Chumling, and Chokang-Paro. Then reach the last village at Nile to reach the main high destination of Tsum Valley at Mu Gompa.
The highest point around Tsum Valley at 3,700 m and 12,139 feet, enjoy the dramatic scenery of snow peaks. Located behind the massif Ganesh Himal, explore the monastery interiors of great cultural and religious of Buddhism.
On completing the end of Tsum Valley, after exploring lovely villages steeped with the traditional heritage of farm life. Our next adventure leads towards the main trails of Manaslu Circuit, situated in between the towering Manaslu and Ganesh Himal ranges.
The trail leads through lovely woodland to reach Lo-Gaon, an interesting village within high scenic Manaslu Valley. An exciting, scenic walk takes you to Sama-Gaon, located in the heart of Manaslu Valley. Have time in Sama-Gaon with rest days for acclimatization and exploring its viewpoints, which is en route to Manaslu base camp. From Sama-Gaon towards our final goal of the adventure to cross the high Larke-La Pass at 5,106 m. The walk follows through the last village of Samdo to Dharmasala at the base of Larke Pass.
The next early morning walk follows steep undulating ups to reach the top of Larke-La Pass amidst an incredible panorama of the giant mountain range. Facing the spectacular views of surrounding Himalayan peaks, a long downhill walk brings you to Bhimthang around Manang areas.
From Bhimthang is a lovely walk down to Dharapani village, where our adventurous walks complete with an exciting drive to Kathmandu. On reaching Kathmandu, our adventure concludes after a marvelous experience on Tsum Valley and Manaslu Circuit Trekking.
Tsum Valley & Manaslu Circuit Trekking is an exciting and worth the adventure of a lifetime experience. There are various wonderful things to expect on this adventurous walk around Manaslu, the world’s 8th-highest peak. The first impression of these adventures is the beautiful scenery of landscapes with rolling green hills and Valleys. Walk from the lower warm country of paddy fields to high green hills covered in lovely forests.
Line with tall rhododendrons, oaks, pines, and fir trees as the walk progresses toward higher country. The tree lines fade for short alpine bushes of juniper and azalea (dwarf rhododendrons). An amazing journey where the trails follow the Budi-Gandaki River upstream to its glacial source around scenic high Manaslu Valley. Close en route to Mt. Manaslu base camp on walk offers majestic views of the Mid-West Himalayas. Includes Manaslu, Ganesh, and Sringi Himal and walking through lovely traditional farm villages. Encountering Buddhist prayer monuments and monasteries, the villagers greet you with a cheerful smile.
The route around Tsum Valley and Manaslu is all uphill climbs with short down and gradual winding paths to enjoy. The exciting part of the adventure, apart from the views and the impressive cultures, is crossing a unique bridge. Which is attached to a high rocky wall edge above the Buddhi-Gandaki River. This type of bridge, called a Cantilever, is new in Nepal and around the Himalayas. Interesting to know about Manaslu Circuit High Valley, in the early days it was one of the major Trans Himalayan Caravan and Salt Trade Route of Nepal and Tibet. The trade still exists but in smaller ways than in the past before the 1960’s. The walking trails are a straightforward route through lovely woods and farm areas. After Jagat enters Upper Manaslu and Tsum Valley then reaches Manang, crossing high Larke-La, exploring the highland villages interwoven with Buddhism religion.
On arrival in Kathmandu at Nepal International Airport received by Himalayan Friendly staff and a guide. A short drive to your hotel in the heart of Kathmandu city. At the hotel check into your lovely rooms with refreshing rest after a jet-leg. Our guide and leader will provide useful information regarding the trek, local lodge, food, etc.
Free day in Kathmandu for optional tour of Kathmandu city world heritage sites of few hours. Rest of the day preparation for the wonderful Tsum Valley Manaslu Circuit Trek.
Depart for Tsum Valley & Manaslu Circuit, taking a private car, comfortable tourist standard bus, or coach. As per the size of the group, a long drive beyond Kathmandu Valley to reach Gorkha district. Located in Nepal’s Mid-West around Gandaki Zone, a country of mid-hills and heavily cultivated farm areas. After Arughat town a few hours’ drive on a dirt road to Soti-Khola the drive ends reaching Machha Khola. A moderate size farm village with several simple and basic lodges for an overnight stop. The name Machha Khola means a Fishing stream.
From Machha Khola, after a pleasant overnight stop, the first day walks head to cooler hills. Leaving the low sub-tropical farmed areas, the trail follows short ups and downs. Walking through the forest to reach Tatopani, a place with a natural hot spring, time permitting enjoy the refreshing bath. The walk continues to Khola Besi and Dovan, a nice farm village. The climb starts for a few hours to reach Jagat, a moderate-sized hill village for an overnight stop. Explore the nice village and its culture, a blend of Hindu and Buddhist religions.
After Jagat, enter the Restricted Area of Tsum Valley & Upper Manaslu. From Jagat, foreign visitors need a special permit to enter Tsum Valley & Upper Manaslu till Dharapani village at Manang. The trail climbs to cross a bridge to Nagjet and Philim villages. The walk continues through well-tended farm terraces then into a cool forest to Deng. From here onwards within Buddhist culture, a walk follows a higher area. Slowly the long day walk ends reaching Pewa and Lokpa for overnight stop.
From Lokpa enters the Tsum Valley, and morning walks lead to a narrow river gorge. A short descent, and then a steep up reaching a forested path, lined with rhododendron and pine trees. The walk continues past smaller farm villages with a gradual climb to reach above the stream. The day finally ends on reaching the first village of Tsum at Chumling overnight halt.
After a first overnight in the Tsum areas, and having breakfast morning walk heads further east. The route follows through cultivated farm terraces and villages with views of Ganesh, Sringi, and Manaslu Himal. A short downhill to cross a bridge above Smirking Khola/stream to reach Chokanparo for an overnight stop. A nice moderate traditional farm village with lovely views of the snow-capped peaks. Enjoy the afternoon, exploring the village of strong Buddhist culture and customs adorned with prayer monuments.
Start the morning with grand scenery of beautiful landscapes, from Chokanparo, the walk leads closer towards our first main highlight. Enjoy the scenic walk with a side trip to an interesting cave of 11 saints, and Tibetan Guru Milarepa, who stayed here in mediation. From this tranquil spot, follow the trail on a windswept terrain, to reach an open scenic valley. As walk continues with views of Ganesh and Manaslu Himal. Finally, the day completes reaching the Nile for an overnight stop in a nice simple lodge. Probably the best overnight accommodation and food around Tsum Valley.
Staying another night in the Nile, as Mu Gompa, does not have good lodge accommodations with only simple food. From the Nile, after breakfast the morning hike with a climb towards the dry windswept country. Walk within dramatic scenery of surrounding beautiful landscapes with views of snow peaks. After a few hours of a steady walk reaching Mu Gompa, having a refreshing rest visit the largest monastery of Tsum. Treasures ancient relics with idols of Lord Buddha, and famous saints and Gurus. Explore Mu Gompa the highest and remote part of Tsum Valley. Interested people can enjoy a short visit to Dhephu Doma Gompa, a nunnery. After an interesting time at Mu Gompa, then walk back to the Nile for an overnight stop, to achieve the first highlight of the adventure.
After an exciting visit to Mu Gompa, from Nile Walk to Chumling, the return journey leads south to cross a bridge on the west bank. The trek continues past Chokanparo, with a downhill to reach Chumling for the last overnight stop around Tsum Valley.
The morning walk leads back to Lokpa, following a gradual ups and downs trail, then heading further down past Domje. Then end the day walks reaching Lokpa village for an overnight stop.
From Lokpa, back into the forest, lined with tall rhododendrons, pine, and fir trees. A slow and steady walk leads downhill to Bhi Bazaar, situated near the riverside, having a shortstop. The walk continues towards farm areas with nice cultivated terraces of millets and barley, then reaching Namrung. A lovely village for an overnight stop with grand views of Mt. Manaslu North Face, with an array of peaks.
Adventure today leads towards high Manaslu Valley around the lovely village of Lho Gaon. Having a good breakfast, then set off for an enjoyable scenic trek to Lo-Gaon. The walk follows with a gradual climb, within the cool shade of a forest of pine and rhododendron trees. Trek leads high above the Buri Gandaki River and then winds up through summer settlements of cattle herders. Finally, the walk completes reaching Lho-Gaon, one of the best and largest villages around Upper Manaslu. Located beneath the North Face of Mt. Manaslu, have time to visit the Ribung monastery of Lho-Gaon.
The adventure follows on gradual uphill trail around Upper Manaslu walking past several farm villages and Yak herder camps. An interesting walk on the high Manaslu valley, enclosed by high rocky cliffs and snow peaks. The view of Mt. Manaslu and Sringi Himal remains constant throughout the walks till the day ends reaching Sama-Gaon. The main village of Upper Manaslu Valley is well one of the highlights of the adventure. Check into a nice lodge, with time to explore the village to observe the local impressive Buddhist culture.
Day Hike either near Manaslu Base Camp, Birendra Tal, or Pungyen Gompa. A rest day for acclimatization, before heading towards high Larke-La Pass. At Sama-Gaon, several best places to enjoy a long and short day hike, like a walk en route near Manaslu Base Camp. The best moderate hike of a few hours is visiting the Birendra Tal. A glacial pond en route to Manaslu base camp. One can enjoy the rest day with a leisure walk exploring the village and visiting an old Pungyen Gompa.
Adventure gets more exciting on reaching high and scenic Manaslu Valley, from Sama-Gaon, morning walk follows around the windswept terrains. The tree lines drop for high-altitude shrubs and bushes, as the valley becomes narrower. The trail leads towards wonderful landscapes to reach Samdo after a few hours walks but gets slower, due to altitude. After a pleasant trek of a few hours with a short steep up to reach Samdo for lunch and an overnight halt. Samdo is the last village before reaching the other side of Larke-La Pass at Manang areas. The village with more than forty houses with typical Tibetan style for more than two hundred inhabitants. Rest of the afternoon explore this last village of Samdo located en route to Larke-La Pass and the Tibet border.
Walk today is short and pleasant to the highest overnight stop at Dharmasala. The walk leads at the end of Manaslu Valley and Gorkha district to the base of Larke-La pass. The walk follows around the river bed, crossing a few streams to reach Dharmasala for lunch and an overnight stop. It is also called Larke Phedi, the bottom of Larke-La Pass which forms the boundary of Gorkha and Manang districts. Dharmasala, is a place with few lodges and a guest-house, during the high times of the trekking season. This place gets crowded with trekkers, and some groups have to spend on tented camps. In the early days, it was known as Larke Bazaar, busy market was held with buyers and sellers. Merchants, and traders from across the country as far from Tibet and Manang region used to visit to sell and exchange their products. Rest of the afternoon relax and prepare for the adventure to cross Larke-La Pass, early the next morning.
Today towards the final highlight of the adventure, after an early breakfast, and carrying pack lunch for the long day. Start the climb before dawn, heading up towards a high slope on a rocky gravel path above, the lodge of Dharmasala.
Climb contours on a winding steep uphill path, after hours of strenuous walking reaching Larke-La Pass. The top was adorned with prayer flags and a board with the name of Pass and the exact altitude. The hard effort was rewarded with a grand panorama of the Manaslu and Annapurna Himalayan peaks. Includes views of Himlung, Cheo Himal, and Kang Guru, as far as Ganesh Himal in the Far East direction. After a tough climb, a long downhill to reach the western side of Phedi at Bhimthang for an overnight stop. A long descent leads through the moraine with Larcia glacier to Tambuche, the base of Larke-La Pass on the Manang side. From the bottom walk to Bhimthang overnight after a long, hard day, a lovely spot amidst green forest surroundings.
After a tough climb crossing Larke-La pass with a long downhill walk of the previous day. From Bhimthang to Gho is a short and pleasant walk for an overnight stop before ending the trek at Dharapani. From Bhimthang the route heads downhill to the valley of Burdin Khola/stream. Which is also the base of the West Flank of Mt. Manaslu. From the high ridge with fabulous views of Mt. Manaslu and Annapurna-II peaks. The walk continues over Dudh Khola, with a downhill to reach a narrow valley, amidst dense forest. After a good day morning walk reaches Gho for an overnight stop. Situated within a forest, a perfect spot for overnight after a long day crossing over Larke-La pass.
After a refreshing morning breakfast, walk downhill through the lovely cool forest to lovely Tilje village. From this nice place a short climb over a bridge above Masrsyangdi River to Dharapani village. Located on a motorable roadhead, at Dharapani our wonderful adventurous walks end. From here take the comfort of a local jeep or four-wheel drive, an interesting drive on a mountainous dirt track.
The journey heads downhill past Tal, Chamje, and Jagat villages winding downhill to Syange. From the drive follows the Masrsyangdi River till a large town Bhesishar is reached for an overnight stop. Bhesishar is the headquarters of the Lamjung district that extends to Tal Besi.
From Bhesishar depart from a nice hotel, then board in a car, or coach as per the size of the group. The drive from here on a good road, to join the main Pokhara and Kathmandu highway at Dumre town. Driving for more than four hours from Dumre town on a winding uphill to the outskirts of Kathmandu valley. Then finally the journey completes on reaching your hotel. Arriving by late afternoon or evening time. After a most mesmerizing adventure of a lifetime experience on Manaslu Circuit Trek.
As the time for your international flight, the Himalayan Friendly staff and guide will transfer you to Kathmandu, Nepal International Airport. Bidding farewell to guide, staff, and Nepal, check into the airport terminal. After a great mesmerizing adventure on Manaslu Circuit with excellent services of Himalayan Friendly.
Tsum Valley and Manaslu Circuit Trek are safe from moderate to adventurous walks. The first part of the adventure begins in low warm farm areas, where elevation gains slowly and gradually. On steep uphill having rest in between, taking care of being breathless. As the altitude rises reaching higher areas to Mu Gompa at 3,700 m, most trekkers will be acclimatized by then. Apart from taking precautionary measures, our guide will be carrying a comprehensive medical kit. Just in case of unfortunate incidents and accidents or being sick from food or tiredness. Our guides are well-trained in First Aid and have gone through basic medical training and workshops.
After visiting Tsum Valley and Mu Gompa, the trek takes you to scenic Manaslu Valley, and at Sama-Gaon. Enjoy the rest day for acclimatization, before the climb to Larke-La Pass the highest point of the adventure. Walking slowly and having good rest will make the treks safe and enjoyable. If having some problems with your health let the guide know, so he can take extra care. Nevertheless, Tsum Valley and Manaslu Circuit Trek are very safe. As long as one is careful with altitude and walking on rough tough sections and narrow trails.
Climbing high and sleeping at low altitudes is the best way to acclimatize at high altitudes, which is the technique most mountaineers use.
This trek to Tsum Valley and Manaslu Circuit involves high-altitude walks with steep climbs some days. Trekkers joining this trek should be physically fit with sound medical health. Beginners trekking around Nepal Himalayas must be aware of much ups and downhill. Where all trekkers need some physical exercise before or after booking the trip. Simple daily exercise like walking for an hour, swimming, aerobics, Zumba, and jogging. As well as walking up and down stairs.
Check with your family doctor and get advice from the medical expert on how to cope with the Himalayan trail. So that one can enjoy the trek without finding it difficult to cover the whole exciting adventure.
Yes. You absolutely can.
Trekking in Kathmandu? No worries! Leave your luggage at the hotel and enjoy a hassle-free adventure. The friendly hotel staff will keep your belongings safe and sound for free. So, say goodbye to heavy loads and hello to carefree trekking!
When you arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport, our Himalayan Friendly crew will be there to greet you with open arms. They’ll make sure your transition from the airport to your hotel is super smooth. We’re all about starting your journey on a positive note, so you can count on our dedicated team to assist you at every step.
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