Manaslu/Tsum Valley Trekking
Manaslu/Tsum valley trek is one of the most beautiful trekking holidays in Nepal which introduces you to the antique monasteries, chortens, and gompas in the region. You can also have a lookout for the National bird of Nepal “The Himalayan monal (Lophophorus impejanus)” also known as the impeyan monal, impeyan pheasant or danphe and other beautiful mountain birds. This trek takes you into the splendid surroundings of Sringi Himal, Boudha Himal, Ngadi, Ganesh Himal and Larkya peak. The Mount Manaslu trek over Larkya La displays fabulous views of snowfalls and frozen lakes, Himlung Himal, Cheo Himal, Kangguru and the massive Annapurna II and also Tibetan border on the northern side of the Manaslu region. People, culture, and landscape of the Tsum Valley is closely related to that of Tibet and you can meet Buddhist monks and nuns and visit Milarepa’s Cave, one of the major highlights of the trip.
Day 1 Arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) Kathmandu Arrive in Kathmandu at any time.
Day 2 Preparation for trek and Kathmandu valley sightseeing tour
Day 3 Kathmandu to Soti Khola (710m/2328ft) via Arughat, duration: 8-9 hrs.
Day 4 Soli Khola to Machha Khola (900m/2952ft) Duration: 5-6 hrs.
Day 5 Machha Khola to Philim (1590m/5215ft) Duration: 6 hrs.
Day 6 Ripche to Nile/Chhule (3360m/11020ft), visit Milarepa Piren Phu Cave, 8-9 hrs.
Day 7 Nile/Chhule to Mu Gompa (3700m/12136ft), visit Dephyudonma Gompa, 5 hrs
Day 8 Dephyudonma Gumba 2hrs and Mu Gompa to Rachen Gompa (3240m/10630ft) Duration: 05 hrs
Day 9T rek to Deng (1860m) Duration: 7 - 8 hours walking.
Day 10 Trek to Namrung (2900m/9512ft) Duration: 5 hrs.
Day 11 Namrung to Lho Gham (3180m/10430ft) Duration: 3-4 hrs.
Day 12 Trek to Samagaon (3500m/11480ft) Duration: 6 hrs.
Day 13 Acclimatization day at Samagaon
Day 14 Trek to Dharmashala (4450m/14596ft) Duration: 6-7 hrs.
Day 15 Trek to Bhimphedi (3590m/11775ft) via Cross Larkya La pass (5220m/17121ft) Duration: 8 hrs.
Day 16 Trek to Tilje to Chamje (2300m/7544ft) Duration: 5 hrs.
Day 17 Drive Back to Kathmandu (1337m) During 8 hrs.
WHAT’S INCLUDED IN THIS TOUR?
Items that are included in the cost of tour price.
All airport/hotel transfers.
Two nights’ accommodation with breakfast at a 3-star category hotel in Kathmandu.
Trek with Bed & Breakfast
Best available twin sharing lodge to lodge accommodation during the trek.
One highly experienced, helpful and friendly guide, porter (1 porter for 2 people) and their food, accommodation, salary, equipment, and accidental insurance for all staff.
Surface transfer from Kathmandu – Arughat by private jeep and Arughat to Soti Khola by local jeep.
Similarly transport from Dharapani – Beshisahar by public jeep and Beshisahar – Kathmandu by private car.
All necessary permits including Annapurna and Manaslu conservation, and TIMS card fees.
First aid medical kit.
Government taxes and office service charge.
WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED IN THIS TOUR?
Items that are not included in the cost of tour price.
Lunch & Dinner
Travel insurance.
International airfare.
Nepal entry visa: you can obtain a visa easily upon your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport in Kathmandu (a multiple-entry tourist visa good for 30 days can be obtained by paying the US $ 40 or equivalent foreign currency. Similarly, multiple-entry tourist visas for 90 days can be obtained by paying the US $ 100. Please bring 2 copies of passport-size photos.)
Cold drinks, bottled or boiled water, snacks, and other personal expenses.
Hot shower during the trek.
Personal trekking equipment.
Tips and gratuities for trekking staff and drivers.