Tsum Valley Combine Manaslu Round Trekking
Duration | Attitude | Start at | End at | Grade | Group Size | Accommodation | Meal | Transport |
26 days | 4480 m | Kathmandu | Kathmandu | Moderate | Min 2 pax | Hotel and Tea house | Breakfast at hotel in Kathmandu and all meal during Trek | Local Bus and Private vehicle |
TRIP HIGHLIGHTS
- Trek to the remote region of Nepal with its cultural and natural beauty.
- Beautiful landscapes, waterfalls, flora and fauna
- Explore Tibetan culture and traditions
- Visit most sacred places such as Mu gumpa, Rachhen Gompa, Melaripa cave,
- Picturesque mountain views of Mt Sringi, Himalchuli, Ganesh Himal & Manaslu
- Larkya La (5,160m) pass which is the challenging pass of Manaslu region.
- Visit cultural world heritage sites in Kathmandu city.
TRIP OVERVIEW
Tsum Valley Combine Manaslu Round Trekking is a famous trekking route to enjoy the beauty of Manaslu region and finally up to Tsum valley. Tsum valley is known as the hidden valley of Nepal and was restricted from visiting up to 2008. Since it has only been few years, most of the regions of this valley are still virgin and unbeaten and only about 200 trekkers are recorded to visit this valley. The people of this valley belongs to Tibetan origin, hence this region is highly influenced by Tibetan culture. Therefore this valley gives you the different feelings as you are in Tibet. Enriched with natural beauties and cultural norms, Tsum valley provided you probably best moments of trekking in remote Nepal. On the other hand, walk on the Mansalu region provides you the finest view of mountains of Manaslu range. The popular and most famous Dhajyang festival- festival of harvesting, which usually falls in the month of November can be a great attraction and a new experience to the visitors who visit this region.
The beauty of Tsum valley combine Manaslu round trekking route can be felt from the very day we start our trek. The trial takes you through the beauty of natural Nepal. It goes through numerous of waterfalls, beautiful forests , dozens of monasteries, many attractive and hospitable villages, ups and downs of Nepalese topography with the view of impressive mountain peaks on your background. You can witness the stunning view of Boudha Himal (6,672m) and Himalchuli (7,893m) to the west, Ganesh Himal (7,422m) to the south and Sringi Himal(7,187m).This region not only offers you natural beauty but also the cultural beauty. You can visit many monasteries, Chortens and Mani walls. A complete package of natural and cultural beauties, we need special permit to enter in this region.
The favorable season for this trek are spring and Autumn season. Check out our fixed itinerary for Tsum Valley combine Manaslu round trekking or just send us an email and we’ll design an itinerary based on your requirements.
ITINERARY
Day 1 : Arrival Kathmandu (1,360m) Namaste & welcome to Nepal. Upon your arrival, you will be greeted by a representative from Adventure Specialist Travel. After completing your custom formalities (Visa, etc) pick up your luggage and look for our representative with your or Group leader's name display board at the arrival gate. You will be then transferred to Hotel. After check in, if time allows, you will visit Adventure Specialist Travel office to meet your trekking leader as well as other participants and for final preparation for the trip. It all depends upon your arrival time. (Overnight at deluxe hotel on BB basis)
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Day2 : Sightseeing in Kathmandu Valley The day after breakfast we will start sightseeing tour with our professional tour guide to the several of most historical and spiritual Place in Kathmandu. Some of these landmarks are considered the World Heritage historic Sites such as Durbar Square, the sacred Hindu temple of Pashupati Nath, the famous 'Monkey Temple' (Swayambunath) and Buddhists shrine (Buddha Nath) which is one of the largest Stupas in the world. After come back from the tour there will be a pre-trip discussion with our trek leader and other team members and will brief you regarding your trek as well as we may have an opportunity to discuss any difficulties regarding our upcoming adventure. Rest of the time you could use for travelling around the Thamel and shopping of needed equipment and other necessaries. (Overnight at deluxe hotel on BB basis)
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Day3 : Drive to Arughat (5,35m) - 7 hrs Drive After our breakfast, we will leave for Aarughat via Dhading Bensi. Dhading Bensi is about 3 hours bus ride. Arughat is more 3 hours journey from Dhading Bensi. The road is well pitched up to Dhading Bensi whereas the road is little rough after you cross Dhading Bensi. The journey to Aarughat goes though scenic villages, rivers and even the sight of Ganesh Himal & Manaslu is visible. Overnight at lodge on full board meals.
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Day4 : Trek to Labubesi (880m) - 6hrs Trek It is first day of our trek and we follow the bank Budi Gandaki river through classic Gurung villages & farming field. It could be a hot day because of low elevation. Trails lead gradually ascending, Trek via Arkhet, Sotikhola , Khursani then cliff some part of at the last hour. Overnight camp on full board meals.
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Day 5 : Trek to Dovan - (1,000m) - 6 hrs Trek Following the same river we will head towards Dovan following the same Budi Gandaki River passing some gorges and comparatively lesser cultivated land. On the way we pass through hot spring (Tatopani) where you can take a bath if you want to. After then, we need to cross the river by suspension bridge. Walking for about 6 hours, we will be at Dovan. Overnight at camp on full board meals.
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Day 6 : Trek to Philim (1,590m) - 5 hrs Trek After having our hot breakfast, we will start our journey to Philim which is about 5 hours walking from Dovan. Today also we will follow the same Budi Gandaki River and pass some gorgers of the river. Going ahead we will cross the river twice. The trail then gradually goes upwards. From today we enter to the restricted area. Overnight at camp on full board meal.
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Day 7 : Trek to Chumling (2,390m) - 6 hrs Trek Commencing our journey and walking mostly through forest for about 2 hours, we will reach at a point where out path separates in two directions: one toward Manaslu circuit and another towards Tsum valley. We will follow the way towards Tsum Valley. We want to inform you that we won't get any lodges on except on Lokpa. So if you are doing lodge trekking then you need to have lunch at Lokpa. And also you need to carry necessary materials which can resist up to three hours as we won't get any lodges ahead. The trial then goes ups and downs through forest and high cliffs, and then we reach to Chumling. Overnight at camp on full board meals.
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Day 8 : Trek to Chhekampar (3,010m) - 4 hrs Trek After having our breakfast, we will start our journey. The trial goes normally flat and gentle through Alder & pine forest up to one and half hours. Then the trial gradually climbs across mane walls to Chhekampar. The trial then goes between the ranges of Ganesh Himal. This region is distinct regarding biological aspect and is strictly prohibits any kind of pollution. Overnight at camp on full board meals.
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Day 9 : Trek to Nile (3,361m) - 4 hrs Trek Today is a short and gentle walking of about 4 hours up to Nile. The trial starts with little climbing of hill passing some beautiful mane walls for about first twenty minutes. Then onward, the trial goes flat villages and wider cultivated land and some little junipers forests. You can even visit Milarepa Cave on the way to Nile. Furthermore about one and half an hour walk, we will reach our campsite. Overnight at camp on full board of meals.
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Day 10 : Trek to Mu Gumpa (3,700m) then back to Rachen Gumpa (3,240m) - 5 hrs Trek Today we will head to explore the Mu Gumpa at the height of 3,700 meters. After having our breakfast, we will leave Nile and head to Mu Gompa. Mu Gompa is the last settlement of Tsum valley and the trees are found lesser due to height. We will have some good time at Mu Gompa, have some visits around it and then come back to Ranchen Gompa as there are no any lodges or hotels at Mu Gompa. Overnight at camp on full board meals.
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Day 11 : Trek to Lundang Gompa (3,200m) - 3 hrs Trek Today also we will visit another ancient Gompa of Tsum valley. After having our hot breakfast, we will leave for Lundang Gompa which is about 6 hours walking from Ranchen Gompa. The trekking goes towards the Ganesh Himal. We have to cross Siyar Khola on the way and then we will be at Domje. And then the trial goes ascending through forest till we reach Lundang Gompa. Overnight at camp on full board meals.
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Day 12 : Side trip to Ganesh Himal Base Camp (4,200m) - 8 hrs Trek Today the trek may be little exhausted as we have to walk for about 8 hours- 4 hours to reach and 4 hours to return. We will have our breakfast; take some rest and move towards Ganesh Himal Base camp which takes about 4 hours to reach there. Since we won't get any lodges on the way, we suggest you to carry enough water and lunches. The trial goes through mostly goes through forest where you can enjoy the wildness of Nepalese forest. After we reach Ganesh Himal Base Camp, you can have the finest view of many mountain peaks of Ganesh Himal range-, mostly of 7,000 and above. After spending some amazing moments and having some photo clicks, we have to walk more 4 hours back to Lundang Gompa. Overnight at camp on full board meals.
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Day 13 : Trek to Lokpa (2,240m) - 7 hrs Trek Next 7 hours journey to reach to our next campsite i.e. Lokpa. As we have to walk mostly downhill, we have to start our journey early in the morning if possible so that we can cover most of the path before it's too hot. After we reach Domje, we need to turn left after we cross suspension bridge which takes us to to Lokpa via Ripchet. The trial goes through some cultivated land and mostly pine forest along steep slopes. Overnight at camp on full board meals.
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Day 14 : Trek to Ghap (2,160m) - 7 hrs Trek The trial today goes down to the bank of Budi Gandaki River for about an hour in the beginning. The trial will be familiar to you as we had gone through the same route in our starting days. The elevation gradually goes on decreasing. We have to pass Deng, Rana and Bhi Phedi villages, inhabited by Gurungs to reach Ghap. Overnight at camp on full board meals.
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Day 15 : Trek to Lho (3,180m) 5-6 hrs Trek On the early morning we will start our journey enjoying the fresh environment through beautiful forest of Rhododendron and Fir, listening to the songs of birds. The trial offers you the striking view of Mt. Manaslu and North Manaslu if the weather favors us. With a walk of about 5-6 hours, we will be at Lho. Overnight at camp on full board meals.
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Day 16 : Trek to Samagaon (3,530m) 2-3 hrs Trek Today our journey goes untiring, unexhausted and gentle as we have to walk for only about 2-3 hours. You can enjoy the beauty of pine and rhododendron, and the 360 degree view of Mt. Manaslu. You can even take some rest on the way and enjoy the beauty fullest. Overnight at camp at Samagaon on full board meals.
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Day 17 : Excursion day To get rid of walking and walking all the time, today we will have rest day at Samagaon and have some excursion in and around the village. After having our breakfast, we can head towards Manaslu Base Camp to have the closer view of mountain peaks. Similarly, hike to Birendra Lake can also be included in the routine. After having visiting, we will return to Samagaun. Overnight at camp on full board meals.
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Day 18 : Trek to Samdo (3,860m) - 2/3 hrs Trek Today is also a short walk about 203 hours to reach to Samdo. The trial goes higher with yak grazing Kharkha. We can have short walking around the villages as well have a quick visit to the Tibetan border. We can find many things kept for selling which are brought from Tibet in Samdo. Overnight at camp on full board meals.
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Day 19 : Trek to Dharmashala (4,480m) - 2/3 hrs Trek Today is the last camping for this site, and the trial still touches Budi Gandaki River. The path goes ascending little by little to Dharmashala. You can have the marvelous view on the way, and blue sheep can be the major attraction. Overnight at camp on full board meals.
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Day 20 : Trek to Bhimtang (3,720m) vai Larkya La pass (5,160m) - 7/9 hrs Trek The longest and most tiring trek goes for about 7 to 9 hours through Larkya La Pass (5160 m). Though tiring, but the trek offers you the beautiful sceneries on the way and even the real experience on walking on the snow. After having our breakfast, we will set off early in the morning. At the beginning, the trial goes upwards along the ridge of Dharmasala, and then through large moraine of the Larkya Glacier. We need to follow the steel polls if the way is covered with snow, hence this can be the toughest trek of the day. Finally after we reach at the height of 5160 meters, we can have the closer view of snow massifs. After then the trial drops down to Bhimtang. Overnight at camp on full board meals.
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Day 21 : Trek to Tilche (2,300m)- 5/6 hrs Trek We still have some moraines left to cover, and for this we need to walk off early in the morning because there may be stone falls on the way. After then, the trial goes through beautiful forest of fig and rhododendron with superb view back of Mt Manaslu, and more views of Himling Himal, Cheo Himal and Annapurna II. You can see the paddy planted one the way. Overnight at camp on full board meals.
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Day 22 : Trek to Dharapani (1,860m) - 1/2 hrs Trek Probably the shortest trek, we need to walk only for 1-2 hours. The trial meets with the junction for the Annapurna Circuit at Dharapani. You can even stay here or follow down to Marshyangdi River and have drive back to Kathmandu. Overnight at camp on full board of meals.
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Day 23 : Trek to Ngadi (930m) - 7 hrs Trek After having our breakfast, we will march towards Ngadi. It is worth trekking than driving over rough roads. After we reach to Syange we have to cross the swing bridge where road is not built then trek via Bahundanda to Ngadi, it is nice place to have rest and celebrate with ending trek. Overnight camp on full board meals.
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Day 24 : Trek to Beshishahar (760m) - 4 hrs Trek The last day of our trekking, it is next 4 hours trek to Beshisahar. We will walk towards Beshisahar after having our breakfast. After Reaching at Beshisahar check in to local lodge and take some rest. After refreshment take a visit around Beshishahar and in the evening back to lodge. Overnight at lodge in Besishahar. |
Day 25: Drive to Kathmandu - 5 hrs Early morning pack your bag, have morning breakfast and ready to back in Kathmandu by drive takes 5 hrs to reach in Kathmandu. After arrival check in to hotel in Kathmandu and give some rest to your tired body. At the leisure time you can visit around the place near your hotel or go for required shopping and back to Hotel at the evening. (Overnight at deluxe hotel on BB basis) |
Day 26 : Departure to your home Today is last day in Nepal for this trip; you are saying good bye to the mountains as journey in Nepal comes to an end today! There is nothing to do but trade emails with travel companions and organize the photos. If you have more time you can do some shopping or sightseeing. Approximately 3 hours before the scheduled flight a representative from Adventure Specialist Travel will take you to the airport. |
INCLUDES AND EXCLUDES
Includes
- All the airport and hotel transfer as per the itinerary.
- 3 star Kathmandu hotel accommodation as per itinerary inclusive bed and breakfast.
- All the required special trekking permits of Manaslu region and other official paper works.
- All the essential surface transportation.
- An experienced trekking guide and supporting porters.
- Full board meals per day during the trek. (breakfast/lunch/dinner).
- Lodges twin sharing accommodation during the trek.
- A Comprehensive medical kit box.
- All the long and short surface transportation by private jeep.
- Farewell dinner program in Kathmandu at local Nepali restaurant.
Exclude
- Nepal visa which obtained at the airport on arrival {bring 4 copies passport size picture too}
- Restaurant food bills, if the client decide to go other restaurant during the trek
- Extra porter for the personal day bag pack
- Any personal medical or evacuation expenses incur and strongly recommend international Travel insurance which included rescue
- Alcoholic beverages, bottle mineral water, soft drinks and snack foods
- Tips to trip supporters