Your Manaslu and Tsum Valley journey will begin with a private Jeep from Kathmandu to Machha Khola via Arughat and Soti Khola after an early breakfast. You will get a peek of Annapurna, Manaslu, Ganesh Himal, and Langtang Himal’s breathtaking vistas, terraces, and green slopes. You will be at Machha Khola, after passing through Gurung and Magar villages, farmland, and flowing waterfalls.

By crossing a stunning suspension bridge, you will reach the Sal Forest. You will ascend a difficult hill over the Budhi Gandaki River after passing through the jungle. Before reaching Labubesi village, you may see lovely rice fields along these routes. Finally, you will reach Machha Khola village, where you will rest and get prepared for the next day.

The Manaslu with Tsum Valley Trekking route from Machha Khola to Jagat includes various ups and downs, making it quite difficult. You will go from Machha Khola to Khorlabesi through the Tharo Khola. Another small yet picturesque Gurung village is Khorlabesi. You will arrive at Tatopani, a hot-springs location where you will spend some time relaxing in the natural sauna, after another short hard climb. Then, after crossing the Budhi Gandaki River through the suspension bridge and ascending the stairwell, you will arrive at Doban.
The Yaru River is crossed after passing through Yaruphant. In Yaru Bagar, you’ll cross the Cantilever bridge, which was built with Swiss technology in 2016 following an earthquake. Then, to reach Jagat village, you will cross the Budhi Gandaki River on the west side, climb over the mountain, and stroll down the river. You will register your permits at a police checkpoint in Jagat, which is the access point to the Manaslu Conservation Area.

Jagat is a large Gurung community located on a flat plain. After passing through this agro-based village, you will ascend a rocky ridge to Salleri, where you will be rewarded with spectacular views of Mount Sringi. After descending to Sirdibas, a traditional Buddhist settlement, you will traverse Nepal’s longest suspension bridge and rise to Lokpa, which is located in the north part of Philim.

After roughly an hour of climbing, you will arrive at Ekle Bhatti via woodland regions. As your Manaslu and Tsum Valley Trek route ascends through the pine trees, you will come to a magnificent canyon and a crossroads. Take the right-hand path to Tsum Valley, where you will spend the night on Lokpa. From Lokpa village, you will have spectacular views of Himalchuli and Boudha Himal.

The trail runs through a tropical rhododendron and pine forest, which is entirely silent. Several ups and downs await you until you reach a small suspension bridge. This bridge leads to Ripchet and Chumling, where the Manaslu with Tsum Valley Trekking trail is rerouted. You will stroll across the bridge and down the route, passing past a tiny stone wall. At the Chumling village’s top end, there is a monastery where you can see Ganesh Himal. Panago Gumba, Mani Dhungyur, and Gurwa Gumba are three of Chumling’s monasteries. The view of the little valley is enhanced by the presence of a large Chorten in the field’s center.

The day starts with a crossing of a suspension bridge to the opposite bank from Chumling. Down to Domje, the Manaslu Tsum Valley Trek route follows the Syar River. To go to Chhokang Paro, you will have to continue ascending upwards from Domje. After passing through Rainjam and over another bridge, you will come to Gho Village, which has a local teashop. The picturesque traditional town of Chhokang Paro is reached after another 2-hour hike to Tsum.

From Chhokang Paro, you can see Himalchuli and Ganesh Himal in the distance on a clear day. After passing through Chhokang Paro, you will reach Lamagaon and then Rachen Gompa, which will be your today’s destination.

Mu Gumpa (3700m)

After breakfast, amazing scenic walks from Rachen Gompa to the Nile begin. Lunch will be served at the Nile, after which you will leave your bulky luggage at the tea house and go on a day tour to the Mu Gompa. Your Manaslu with Tsum Valley Treks route will climb wonderful paths to Mu Gompa, the region’s largest monastery and Tsum Valley’s highest point. Mu Gompa, a flat bowl-like valley encircled by mountains, will astonish you with its own universe.

There is no tea house or lodging amenities in Mu Gompa. Those who wish to stay in Mu Gompa must do so in the Monastery, which does not have a lot of room. So, after visiting Mu Gompa, you will return to the Nile.

Your Manaslu and Tsum Valley Trekking Trail will take you to Chhule and then to Phurbe, where you can stay in a Sherpa home. To reach Rachen Gompa, a nunnery, the journey continues along the Siyar River’s banks, passing through flat meadows and power lines. If the weather is clear, Rachen Gompa provides an excellent view of Kipu Himal. You will pass via Chhokang Paro, Domje, Kowo, and Tanju on your way to Chumling through this route. Chumling will be your destination for today’s night stay.

After crossing the suspension bridge, you will face a long downward hike from Chumling to Lokpa village. The Manaslu Tsum Trek begins on a rocky hill with a glimpse of Sringi Himal in the distance. You will be walking along the Shair Khola’s bank. The trail offers breathtaking views of the Ganesh Himal, Manaslu, and other snow-capped peaks in the area. You will proceed past Ghatta Khola and on to farms where maize, millet, potatoes, and vegetables are grown. You will cross bamboo trees to reach the Deng River after passing through an empty canyon and trekking on the paths along the Budhi Gandaki’s bank.

On this day, you will begin your Manaslu Tsum hike from Deng to Namrung. Climb from Deng to Rana Village and continue on to Bhiphedi. The trek offers spectacular views of Sringi Himal and multiple crossings of the Budi Gandaki River. Before reaching Ghap, the trail meanders in and out of valley canyons, passing the Serang Khola. As you leave Ghap, the valley steepens as you ascend past bamboo and rhododendron groves.

After traversing a few wild rivers, you will arrive at Namrung Village, which serves as the gateway to Upper Nuri. Tibetans live in Upper Nuri. They communicate in a separate dialect.

Manaslu with Tsum hike path rises steeply uphill from Namrung to Lihi, with spectacular vistas of Himal Chuli and Ganesh Himal. The route descends from Lihi, first to the Simnang side valley, then to the Hinang River. Ngadi Chuli is visible from a chorten along the river. You will go on to Sho after that. The path now ascends to Shrip. On your way to Shrip, you will come across a gigantic prayer wheel. The ridge where Lho village is located is reached after a difficult hike.

Manaslu North and Naike Himal are visible for the first time from the settlement. Ribung monastery, just above Lho hamlet, is a local monastery. A spot near Lho village called Kani is also a great spot to see the sunset or sunrise. In the evening, you may trek to Kani to see the sunset. You may even see the sunrise above Manaslu Himal if you wake up early enough.

Shyala village is on the way from Lho to Samagaon. Your Manaslu Tsum Valley Trekking Route will pass through gompas, Tibetan communities, and alpine splendor as well as slopes with breathtaking views of Mount Manaslu. Apart from that, you will be able to observe the cultural landscapes of the region. Hike up to the gompa and continue your exploration of Ribung Gompa. Visitors will be mesmerized by the spectacular views of the towering glacier mountains.

Birendra Lake, Pungyen Gompa, as well as exploring the nearby glacial moraine, are available. Visit the Pungyen monastery, which is located beneath Manaslu’s east face, if you just want to relax and explore Samagaon. Higher up in the town, the cave Gompa and hot springs are found.

Manaslu Base Camp At 4,800 meters,

We strongly advise spending a day in Samagaon acclimating to the altitude. You can hike close after dropping your luggage off at the teahouse, which aids in acclimatization. The acclimatization days will provide you with several excellent walking choices. First, Birendra Lake is a freshwater lake next to Punhyen Glacier, at a height of 3,450 meters. It’s just a 3-kilometer walk from Samogaon to the lake.
The eighth-tallest mountain base camp in the world, Manaslu Base Camp, is accessible via hiking. At 4,800 meters, it is roughly 6 kilometers away from the village. The third is Pungen Monastery, which is 6-7 kilometers away from the settlement. A monastery, peaks, prayer flags, and mani walls may all be seen from the peaceful and picturesque trek. This is the day to try to visit all three places. You can visit at least two of them if not all of them. Finally, in the evening, the hike will return to Samagoan.

To get to Samdo, you will have to ascend steeply on an isolated trail. Manaslu Circuit Trekking trail will take you along the Budhi Gandaki River and through a lovely woodland with Rhododendron, Juniper, and Birch trees. The valley widens before approaching Kermo Kharka and the white Kani Gateway. The path’s attractiveness is enhanced by the mani walls that border it. As you continue, you will reach Samdo, which is only 4 kilometers from the Tibetan border. Mt. Manaslu, Simnang Himal, Ngadi Chuli, Manaslu glacier, Manaslu icefall, and other Himalayan peaks can all be seen from here, as well as a Tibetan refugee community.

Today’s views of the Larkya Glacier and the majestic Manaslu Mountain are spectacular. At Larkya La Phedi, you will relax and prepare to cross Larkya La Pass the next day. The Manaslu Tsum Valley Trek continues across hills and over wooden bridges across the Budi Gandaki. The Larkya glacier will be reached after crossing two streams, followed by a stunning valley. Then you will traverse the Salka Khola Valley, climb back up, and arrive at Dharmasala, also known as Larkya La Phedi, a stone guest house that isn’t a lodge but rather a type of resting place. The hike is brief, so you will have plenty of time to get used to the altitude.

Larkya La Pass 5160m

To begin trekking over the longest and most difficult stretch, you must leave Dharmasala extremely early in the morning. The Manaslu Tsum Trek begins with a gradual ascent across the moraine. It gradually descends to the lake, then becomes rough and vague as it passes over steep grassy hills. After descending to the four frozen lakes, you will tackle the final difficult ascent to the pass. The Himlung Himal, Cheo Himal, Kanguru, Minjung, and the massive Annapurna II can all be seen from the pass.
The route follows the top of the moraine to the west, crossing it with a series of steep, rugged switchbacks, before descending more gently on loose gravel to another grassy moraine. The route now becomes more straightforward and leads to a little meadow. As the trails descend to a big meadow, passing by a mani wall and a little rest hut that marks Bhimtang, the valley widens.

This is the last day of trekking in the Manaslu region as you can see in the Manaslu Tsum Valley Trek Itinerary. The descent from Bimthang passes through high-grazing grassland, Dudh Khola, and rhododendron woodland, with views of Manaslu, Lamjung Himal, Himlung Himal, and Cheo Himal. First and foremost, after passing Dobhan and Purdi Khola, you will descend from Bimthang to Hampuk hamlet. Then, on your way to Gho Village, you will travel through Yak Kharka and Kharche, as well as the magnificent streams Soti Khola and Kasongto Khola. After crossing Gho village following the bank of the river, you will finally arrive at Tiliche.

Finally, you will say your goodbyes to Tiliche and board a private jeep to Kathmandu. You will take home lifelong memories as well as photographs of some of the world’s most beautiful mountains. You will spend the night in Kathmandu celebrating your successful completion of the Manaslu Tsum Valley Trek with a farewell supper where you may share your experiences.