Tsum Valley Trek with Manaslu Circuit Tour

Package Overview

Rawest form of Himalayas, Tibetan culture in the oldest from possible, rich wildlife, beautifully located sacred monasteries and the extremely peaceful surroundings- Tsum Valley Trek

Until 2008, Tsum Valley was not open for foreign trekkers. The Vivid Valley, the direct translation of Tsum in English, Tsum Valley is a revered Pilgrimage destination that nestles in the northern part of Gorkha, Nepal. Since the Ganesh Himal and Sringi Himal, and Boudha Ranges are backdrop beauties of this serene valley, Tsum Valley caters world’s one of the few untouched and isolated natural beauties. The Himalayan Valley is also equally opulent for its ancient art, culture and religion. Natives of Tibetan origin practice authentic Tibetan lifestyle and speak unique language. The Tsum Trek that traverses the through Manaslu Region has rock-strewn trails with artistic chortens and the long line of mani walls carved with paintings of deities and inscribed with prayers in their myriads of stone slabs.

The natives living in the valley believe the highly revered monk Milarewa meditated in the caves of these mountains. In the ancient days 13 provinces of Tsum Kingdom was ruled as one territory and the remains of the kingdom are still visible in the valley. Extremely tough geographical conditions had restricted the development in the region and hence centuries old unique culture here has remained intact.

Shear Khola (River) fed by the glaciers of Ganesh Himal cuts the valley, which later meets with Budi Gandaki at Nyak. The Tsum Valley Trek also caters the sights of herds of wild animals, which include Himalayan Thar and Blue Sheep. In brief, Tsum Valley Trek with Access Nepal is an opportunity to experience extremely raw alpine nature, unique Tibetan culture in the oldest from possible and the highland monasteries including Rachen Gompa and Mu Gompa, which lie on a pretty plateau nestled in the lap of the valley.Nepal Visa
International flight to Kathmandu and return ticket to your Home country
Entrance and monument fees during sightseeing
Your meals at Kathmandu, except welcome dinner, farewell dinner and breakfast
Entire cost of beverages, mineral water and beer etc. while on trek
Travel insurance (Must include Helicopter evacuation and Trip Cancellation charges)
Tipping to the guide and porter
Any other expenses not stated in the "What is Included" list are your personal expenses

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Day wise Itinerary

• Day 1 : Arrival in Kathmandu; Transfer to Hotel, Evening a Welcome Dinner

  Welcome to the Land of Himalayas! On your arrival, Access Nepal representative would pick up you from airport and transfer to your hotel in Kathmandu. After check in to hotel, time for refreshment.
  Evening, we will have a group meeting and introduction at 5:30 at our Office (Your Access Nepal Guest relation officer pick up you from your hotel at 5:00 PM). In the office we will have a trek briefing session, introduction to your trek leader and trip discussion. Then, you would be transferred to one of the typical Nepalese Restaurant (Nepali Chulo) for the welcome Dinner (We eat Dal Bhat- Typical Nepalese Food), enjoy eating local food with cultural and ethnical dance. O/N at Kathmandu.

• Day 2 : Sightseeing Tour of Kathmandu

  Kathmandu is the historical and cultural heart of Nepal and has been a popular destination for tourists ever since Nepal opened its doors to visitors. The city presents a wonderful mix of Hinduism, Tibetan Buddhism and Western influences in the Valley. Our guided tour comprises of memorable attractions such as the biggest Hindu shrine of Pashupatinath, the largest Buddhist stupa in Nepal - Boudhanath, Kathmandu Durbar Square, and famous Monkey Temple in Swayambhunath. After the day sightseeing tour, we drive back to the hotel to pack our equipment and amenities for the trek. With the remaining spare time, you may explore the Thamel Market and nearby shops for last minute shopping of trekking supplies. Stay overnight at a Kathmandu hotel.

• Day 3 : Drive from Kathmandu to Soti Khola Via Arughat

  The drive from Kathmandu to Soti Khola is a seven-hour ride in a bus or a jeep. The first part of the ride that winds along the black pitched road brings you to Gorkha in four hours. Another few hours of drive from Gorkha to Arughat, which cross passes beautiful mid-hill regions with the view of Ganesh Himal in the horizon is so far the day's highlight. The bumpy ride for another 1 ½ hours from Arughat eventually arrives at Soti Khola. Soti Khola is a small village, where we will be accommodating ourselves for the night.

• Day 4 : Trek to Machha Khola 730m 7hrs Trek

  After the breakfast, as we begin the trek the trail stretches along the Budhi Gandaki River with the excellent landscapes in the vicinity. During this part of the trek, the trail sandwiches between piles of rocks on both sides compelling a gradual ascend. Sooner the trail now chases steep descending through shady sal woods. We can enjoy the views of waterfalls in this part of trek. After three hours of trekking, we halt at Lapubesi, a Gurung Village for the lunch. Post trek, the trek continues to gain elevation traversing through frequent settlements and crossing the tributaries of Budi Gnadaki River on the narrow suspension bridges. During this part of the trek, Sringi Himal (7187 m) begins to reveal its beauty in the horizon. After three hours of trek from Lapubesi we arrive to Machha Khola. Overnight at Machha Khola.

• Day 5 : Trek to Jagat 1370m 7hrs Trek

  Today the trek begins with the trail that drops down steeply along the stony staircases to Budhi Gandaki River. At the point a small stream confluence with Budi Gandaki. We trek upstream along the bank of this small stream, cross the suspension bridge and begin to trek downstream to get to the other side of Budi Gandaki River. Now we trek through the tropical lush vegetation and cross pass a small waterfall. Now the effort put during the trek begins to reward us- the first and enchanting view of the Northeast face of Ganesh Himal (7422 m) comes within our sight. Two hours of trek will bring us to Khorlabeshi and one more hour trek will take us to Tatopani. We will enjoy our lunch at Dobhan, which is an hour trek from Tatopani and we savor the beautifully cascading waterfalls on this part of the trek. Beyond Dobhan, we cross a suspension bridge over a stream and enter the landslide zone where we get to see huge landslides. After Yaru Bagar (1256 m) we cross a few small wooden bridges, and then a suspension bridge over the Budhi Gandaki, to enter the Manaslu Conservation Area. After crossing the bridge half an hour trek will bring us to the entrance of Jagat. The trail to main village is surprisingly awesome along the slate paved trails. Produce the MCAP Entry Ticket at MCAP Office in Jagat. Welcome to Manaslu. Overnight at Jagat.

• Day 6 : Trek to Lokpa 2240m 6-7 Hrs Trek

  After the breakfast today, we begin the trek along the slate paved trail and drop down to a tributary of the Budhi Gandaki, and cross it on a suspension bridge. From here, 20 minutes trek would bring us to Salleri. Now, the trail climbs gently high above the Budhi Gandaki River. We cross pass Sirdibas (1420m), a wonderful Gurung village which demonstrates the first sign of Buddhist Culture with a stupa at its entrance and eventually arrive at Philim. Walking almost two hours beyond Philim, the road branches into two at Lokpa- the trail on the right stretches to Tsum Valley and the straight one goes to Manaslu. However, today pick to stay at Lokpa.

• Day 7 : Trek to Chumling 2386m 6 Hrs Trek

  Exitting out of Lokpa, we cross the bridge over Lungwa Khola and then chase the trail high above Siyar Khola. Trekking almost along the leveled trail we cross the deep Sarti Gorge. Beyond the Gorge we begin to trek along the Rock Fall Region to Gumlung. At Gumlung the trail branches into two- Trail on the left stretches towards Ganes Himal but we continue along the trail on the left to Chumling. Crossing the suspension bridge over Siyar Khola we enter the wonderful highland village Chumling. Overnight at Chumling.

• Day 8 : Trek to Chhokang Paro 3013m 5-6 Hrs Trek

  After the breakfast our Tsum Valley Trek begins once again. We cross the suspension bridge over Samalikring Khola and gradually climb up to Tanju. We explore a monastery at Tanju and continue the trek. Along the gentle uphill trail we arrive at Kowo. Beyond Kowo we climb steeply uphill to Chhukung Paro. Chhukung Paro is beautiful Tibetan Village of the region, which caters refereshing bathe in a hot spring. It is a kind of small highland trading point with post-office, Medical Care Center and a Monastery. Overnight at Chhukung Paro.

• Day 9 : Trek to Nile 3361m Via Chhule 3347m 5-6 Hrs Trek

  Today we begin the trek along the gentle uphill climb that brings us to a Primary School of the region. Trekking further we arrive to Ngakyu Leru, a small village with a Monastery. We explore the Monastery and chase the trail that leads us to Lama Gaon. Trekking on a hill high above Siyar Khola, we gently begin to slide down to the bank of Siyar Khola. Crossing the suspension bridge over Siyar Khola, we arrive at Phurbe. A gentle push would bring us to Pangdun where we can witness the traditional wind power mill. Savoring the panoramic views of Langju Himal cascading Chhuyang Chhemo Fall we arrive to Chhule. The final push after crossing the bridge over Siyar Khola once again we arrive to Nile. Overnight at Nile.

• Day 10 : Trek to Mu Gompa 3700m 4 hrs Trek

  Our trek today begins with the steep uphill climb to chho Syong. Chho Syong holds Dhephu Doma nunnery Gompa. Beyond Chho Syang we slide down to Mu Gompa. Throughout the trail we savor the alpine beauty that include the views of Chhyosing Himal, Tabsar Peak, Chhoyosing Galcier and Chamari Himal among others. Mu Gompa is the largest monastery in the region and is the school for young monks and nuns who learn there the principles of Buddhism preached by the learned monks. We shall accommodate ourselves in the monastery.

• Day 11 : Excursion Around Mu Gompa

  For a change and acclimatization purpose we will have a rest day to explore around Mu Gompa. We will hike to Rikang Gompa and explore around. Then we will also vist Dhoomra Tuwa Cave where the monks in the ancients days brought their disciples for months long meditation. The total of 4-5 hrs hike to and fro will be day's hiking activity.

• Day 12 : Trek to Rachen Gompa 3245m 5 Hrs Trek

  As we begin the trek initially we retrace the trail down to Phurbe. At Phurbe we leave the trail we trekked earlier and chase the trail towards Rachen Gompa. Cross passing Lar we arrive to Rachen Gompa. Rachen Gompa, which was established in 1936 by Drukpa Rinpoche is in fact a Nunnery. Almost 80 nuns learning Buddhism from thier wise masters live in the monastery. We explore the monastery, attend the monastery daily activity and enjoy the serenity and peacefulness in the monastery. Overnight at Rachen Gompa.

• Day 13 : Trek to Domje 2460m 6-7 Hrs Trek

  Exitting out of Rachen Gompa we cross a bridge over small glacial fed stream and trek back to Ngakyu Leru. Beyond Ngakyu Leru we retrace th trail back to Kowo via Chhokong Paro. Crossing the bridge over Siyar Khola beyond Kowo we arrive to Domje. Overnight at Domje

• Day 14 : Trek to Deng 1830m 7hrs Trek

  Today we trek along secondary trekking route via Ripchet to Ghumlung. Beyond Ghumlung we begin to trek along the retracing trail that all the way goes down to Lokpa. At Lokpa we cross the strong metal bridge over Budi Gnadaki and trek west of the river. Now we begin to slide up and down through beautiful tropical forest dominated by bamboos, cross the bridge over Budi Gandaki once again and arrive to Pewa (1730 m). Thirty minutes of uphill walk brings us to fascinating Nubri Valley where we can see plenty of symbols of Tibetan Buddhism. Another thrity minutes walk finally brings us to Deng. Overnight in a teahouse at Deng.

• Day 15 : Trek to Namrung (2540 M) 7 Hrs Trek

  Today we chase the trail that stretches upstream on the banks of Deng River. We would follow the taril along the tunnel and arrive at Ghap. Ghap is a traditional Buddhist hamlet with myriads of Mani stones and Chortens that manifest the influence of Tibetan Culture in the region.Beyond Ghap we cross the wooden bridge over Budi Gandaki River and walk along the cultivated fields and the final push of the day's trek climbs up through the beautiful low alpine forest all the way to Namrung.Namrung is a beautiful highland hamlet with abundant traces of Buddhism. Overnight at a teahouse in Namrung

• Day 16 : Trek to Lho (3180m) 4 to 5 Hrs Trek

  After the breakfast we resume our trek. Today we begin to trek along the trails through the inner Himalayan range. We cross the Hinan River that originates from Linda Glacier as we head towards Lho. Throughout the trail the eye feasting views of peaks including Mt. Manaslu, Gorkha Himal, Dwijen Himal, Saula Himal, Lajing and peak, among others continously reward us. As the trek gains elevation the landscapes in the neighborhood now begins to change- low vegetation and barren lands dominate the vicinity. At the end of day's trek we come across mani walls, chortens, prayer flags and monasteries- eventually the fascinating highland vilage of Lho. Stay overnight in a teahouse at Lho.

• Day 17 : Trek to Sama Gaon(3390m) 4 Hrs Trek

  After the breakfast we resume the Manaslu Circuit Trek.Today we begin the trek cross passing the stone gate with series of colorful mani walls with the striking view of Peak Twenty Nine right ahead of us. We trek up to Pungen Glacier from where we can savor the close- up view of majestic Manaslu. Finally, we chase the trail along the lateral moraine of Pungen Glacier and arrive to Sama Gaon. Overnight stay in basic teahouse at Sama Gaon.

• Day 18 : Day Exploration in Sama Gaun

  We have trekked for more than a week so to acclimatize well before heading towards higher elevation that include Larkya La Pass 5100m we take a day rest to explore around Sama Gaon. The day includes walking around Samagaon and visiting Manaslu Base Camp. The Manaslu Base Camp has picturesque glaciers and also offers view of Naike Peak. We will also walk to Birendra Lake which is spectacularly crystal blue during summer and glistening ice during winter.

• Day 19 : Trek to Samdo (3800mm) 3-4 Hrs Trek

  Today we have a comfortable day. We gradually climb uphill all the way to Samdo along the deserted trails of windy valley. After 3-4 hours of pleasant walk we arrive to Samdo. 4 kilometers north lies Tibetan border- Samdo is a small settlement in the closet proximity of Tibet and hence we can observe plenty of Tibetan traces at Samdo. Besides, we also can savor the mesmerizing views of Mt. Manaslu, Samdo (Pang phuchuli), Nagdi Chuli, Simnang Himal, Manaslu Glacier, Manaslu ice fall and several other majestic peaks from Samdo.

• Day 20 : Trek to Larkya La Phedi 4460m 4-5 Hrs Trek

  We will continue ascending further today and the highest point we will reach today will be 4,460m. While we proceed with the day's walk, we will leave behind the Budi Gandaki River and walk through the trails that take us up the acclivity of high hills. We will call it a day after we reach Larka la Phedi and spend the night in a tea house..

• Day 21 : Trek to To Larkya Pass (5100m) and to Bhimtang (3720 M) 8-9 Hrs Trek

  There are a lot of reasons to be excited today. Among others, we will be reaching the highest altitude of our entire trek today. From Larkya La Phedi we will start by doing a short hike which will bring us to Larkya Glacier. The area around the glacier offers beautiful vista of the Cho Danda as well as Larkya Peak. As we walk further the pass will keep on getting steeper and steeper until we reach the summit of the Larka La Pass which is at an altitude of 5,106m. As you would expect, the summit of the Larka La Pass will offer us a unique platform to enjoy the Himalayan terrain from a magnificent height. From here mountain peaks such as Cheo Himal, Annapurna II, Kangguru HImal and Himlung Himal can be seen. We will take our time and enjoy the view of Larka La Pass and then descend to Tanbuche to eventually reach Bimthang where we will spend the night in a tea house.

• Day 22 : Trek to Tilje 2300m 5-6hrs Trek

  After breakfast, we will descend further down through forests of rhododendron, bamboo and pine, something you have seen while ascending as well. However, no matter how many times you see nature in its full swing of beauty; you can never get enough, can you? We will call it a day after we arrive at Tilche.

• Day 23 : Trek to Tal (1700m) 7-8 Hours Trek

  Today is the second last day of the trek. We cross the bridge over Dudh Khola as we exit out of Tilje and arrive at tonje. We can witness the striking view of Mt. Manaslu from Tonje. Overnight at Tal.

• Day 24 : Trek to Syange - 4x4 Drive to Kathmandu (1350m)- 8 Hours’ Drive

  Today is the last day of the trek and we will trek along the lowest points of Annapurna Circuit Trek and arrive to Syange. From Syange we will drive to Kathmandu, which is amost eight hours of road journey along the mishmash and twisted mounatinous highways of Nepal. On your arrival to Kathmandu we transfer you to your hotel. In the evening, we enjoy farewell dinner together in Kathmandu's one of the finest cultural restaurants.

• Day 25 : Free Day; Evening Farewell Dinner

  Today you will have a free day. You can let go the trek exhaustion simply chilling at your hotel or you can wonder in the streets of Thamel hunting souvenirs for your family and friends back home. In the evening we will together enjoy a farewell dinner in Thamel's one of the best cultural restaurants.

• Day 26 : Depart Kathmandu

  This is your last day in Nepal. You can do shopping or buy some souvenirs for your family, friends or relatives until your departure to airport. We will transfer you to the International Airport for your departure to your onward destination.

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Inclusions

• Hotel
• Sightseeing
• Arrival airport pick up
• Welcome dinner with live Nepali cultural program
• 4 Nights at 3 star standard accommodation at ‘Hotel Blue Horizon’ Kathmandu with breakfast
• Day guided tour of Kathmandu Valley
• Trek transfers
• All meals (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) and accommodation during the trekking period
• One Trekking guide (Experienced, Fluent English
• Speaking, Gov. Licensed, first aid and eco trained)and their entire expenses, equipment and insurance
• Entire poterage cost and all the trekking equipments for porters (one porter for each two member in a group)
• Tsum Valley Restricted Region Trekking permit/TIMS Card and MCAP Permit
• All the Gov. and Local taxes as per applicable
• Down Jacket and Sleeping Bags while on trekking (on Request) - rated to -15 Degree Celsius
• One duffle Bag and T- shirt
• Trekking Map and Adventure Certificate
• Group medical Kit Box (Diamox & other first Aid Medicine)
• Arrangement of Emergency Helicopter service which will be paid by your Travel insurance company
• Farewell dinner at one of the finest resturants located at Thamel
• Final departure transfer

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Exclusions

• Nepal Visa
• International flight to Kathmandu and return ticket to your Home country
• Entrance and monument fees during sightseeing
• Your meals at Kathmandu, except welcome dinner, farewell dinner and breakfast
• Entire cost of beverages, mineral water and beer etc. while on trek
• Travel insurance (Must include Helicopter evacuation and Trip Cancellation charges)
• Tipping to the guide and porter
• Any other expenses not stated in the "What is Included" list are your personal expenses

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Price & Rates

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Payment Terms & Methods :
* Some Advance Percentage of total booking amount
* Airfare/Transport fare to be paid full at one time in advance.

Cancellation & Refund Policy :
* Upon cancellation, refund will be made after deducting the Retention Amount.
* Retention Amount varies as per the number of days left before your package start date.

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