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Manaslu Circuit and Tsum Valley Trek
Buddhists Chortens in Tsum Valley
Start From: US$ 2985
Destination:Nepal
Total Duration:26 Days
Trip Grade:Moderate to Strenuous
Meals:Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Transportation:Private and Local Transportation
Accommodation:Hotel, Home Stay, Community Lodge, Local Lodge
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Manaslu and Tsum Valley used to be a restricted trekking area until December 2007. Now, people can trek in these regions upon obtaining special permits from the immigration office in Kathmandu. The region borders with Tibet, the people are themselves descendants of Tibetans and have active trading with the Tibetans. Their language, clothing and cultures are similar to the Tibetans. This widespread and strenuous trek is predictably rewarded with brilliant mountain views, combination of unique culture heritage, vivid biological diversity and prestine natural beauty as it rotates the entire Manaslu range with a side trip to Tsum Valley.
The Tsum Valley is a sacred Himalayan pilgrimage valley situated in northern Gorkha district of Nepal. The trail that climbs through Philim village and heads up over a ridge leads to Ganesh Himal Base Camp and the Tsum Valley. Starting from the old town of Arughat the trail heads up the valley of the Budhi Gandaki River through wild and unexplored country inhabited mainly by the Gurung ethnic group and entering Trans-Himalayan terrain and to the hidden valley of Tsum and crossing the Larkya La Pass (5106m) and then entering the Marsyandi Valley along the main trail of Annapurna circuit. The trail passes through the age old monasteries, chortens and mani walls, traditional villages and natural diversity. This trek offers a glimpse of preserved authentic villages, rich natural heritage and traditional local culture and their hospitality that are fast disappearing from other major trekking regions of Nepal.
This trek is far less crowdy than Annapurna and Everest Treks and gives you a major diversity in landscape, people and culture. Manaslu Conversation Area covers an area of 1663 sq. km and is a home for almost 33 different species of mammals including the elusive snow leopard, Himalayan thar, blue sheep, musk deer, barking dear, pike, Himalayan marmots etc. with over 110 species of birds including pheasant, raven, chough etc. Visit the age old monasteries and chortens and enjoy the warm hospitality of the local ethnic people. This trip is both a Himalayan trek and a cultural journey to medieval world.
Trip Highlights
• Sightseeing Tour of UNESCO World Heritages Sites in Kathmandu valley
• Trekking through beautiful landscape and traditional villages
• Exploring the local culture, tradition and lifestyle of the Tibetan descendants Tsumbas
• Day hike to Manaslu Base Camp and towards Tibetan boarder
• Trekking over the Larke La at an altitude of 5210m/17089ft and enjoying the pristine mountain views
• Learning the Buddhist religion and exploring many interesting age old monasteries and nunneries
Day to Day Itinerary
Day 01:Pick up from the Airport and transfer to the Hotel
Day 02:Kathmandu Valley Excursion - UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Day 03:Drive from Kathmandu to Soti Khoa (700m/2300ft) 7-8 hours’ drive
Day 04:Trek from Soti Khoa to Machha Khola (880m/2886ft) 5-6 hours’ trek
Day 05:Machha Khola to Jagat (1340m/4395ft) 6-7 hours
Day 06:Jagat to Phillim (1590m/5215ft) 4-5 hours
Day 07:Philim to Chumling (2380m/7806ft) 5-6 hours
Day 08:Chumling to Chhekangpar (3030m/9938ft) 5-6 hours
Day 09:Chhekangpar to Nile (3360m/11021ft) 5-6 hours
Day 10:Nile to Mu Gompa (3700m/12136ft) 3-4 hours
Day 11:Exploration around Mu Gompa/ Day hike towards the Tibetan Boarder
Day 12:Mu Gompa to Rachen Gompa (3240m/10627ft)/ 5-6 hours
Day 13:Rachen Gompa to Chumling (2380m/7806ft) 5-6 hours
Day 14:Chumling to Deng (1800m/5904ft) 6-7hours
Day 15:Deng to Namrung (2660m/8725ft) 6-7 hours
Day 16:Namrung to Lho (3180m/10430ft) 4-5 hours
Day 17:Lho to Samagaun (3530m/11578ft) via Pungyen Gompa 6-7 hours
Day 18:Acclimatization day - Day hike to Manaslu Base Camp (4895m/16055ft) 7-8 hours
Day 19:Samagaun to Samdo (3860m/12661ft) via Birendra Lake 5-6 hours
Day 20:Samdo to Dharamshala (4480m/14694ft) 4-5 hours
Day 21:Dharmashala to Bhimthang (3720m/12202ft) over Larkey La (5100m/16728ft) 7-9 hours
Day 22:Bhimathang to Tilje (2300m/7544ft) 6-7 hours
Day 23:Tilje to Jagat (1300m/4265ft)/ 6-7 hours
Day 24:Drive back from Jagat to Kathmandu (1335m/4379ft) 8-9 hours’ drive
Day 25:Kathmandu Excursion: UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Day 26:Drop to the airport for farewell and departure
Cost Include
- All necessary ground transportation and airport transfers
- Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu with breakfast (04 Nights)
- Kathmandu valley sightseeing including all entry fees, tour guide and private transportation
- Lodge/ Teahouse accommodation during the trek
- All meals during the trek - breakfast, lunch and dinner with hot drinks and dessert
- Welcome and farewell dinners in Traditional Nepalese restaurant with cultural program
- All ground transportation on a comfortable private vehicle and/or local transportation as per the itinerary
- Experienced, English-speaking and government-licensed Trekking Guide
- Experienced and friendly Trekking Porters
- Staff costs including their salary, insurance, equipment, transportation, meals and accommodation
- Necessary trekking equipment including down jacket, sleeping bag, trek poles, gaiters, water bottles, emergency blanket, duffel bag, waterproof bag covers, micro spikes etc. (to be returned after the trek completion)
- Authentic Adventures stickers, trekking map and Trip Achievement Certificate
- All necessary paperwork and trekking permits (MCAP, Manaslu Special Permit, Tsum Valley Special Permit, ACAP Permit, TIMS Card, Local Rural Municipality Permit and monastery/ museum entry tickets)
- Basic First-Aid Medical kit and Oxymeter to check the oxygen level and pulse rate on a regular basis
- Portable supplemental oxygen for emergency
- Organizing emergency medical evacuation in case of sickness or injury
- Government taxes and office service charge
Cost Exclude
- Nepalese visa fee
- International and excess baggage charge
- Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu because of early arrival, late departure, early return from mountain (due to any reason) other than the scheduled itinerary
- Lunch and diners in Kathmandu besides welcome and farewell dinner
- Expenses of personal nature like communication bills, laundry bills, spa, bar bills, cold drinks, mineral and boiled water, extra snacks, special coffee drinks (espresso, latte, mocha, cappuccino, americano etc.) during the trek
- Personal trekking equipment and clothing
- Extra expenses due to unexpected and unavoidable circumstances
- Any extra services, activities or tours besides scheduled itinerary
- Any other expenses not mentioned in ‘Cost Includes’ section
- Heli flights
- Tips and gratuities to the staffs
Detail Itinerary
Day 01Pick up from the Airport and transfer to the HotelThe trek/tour guide or/and our airport representative holding AUTHENTIC ADVENTURES sign-board and group name-list will greet you at the Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu and transfer you to the Hotel on our private vehicle which takes about 30 minutes from the airport. After refreshments, s/he will take you to our office based in downtown Thamel for some welcome drinks, paper works and introduction with the crew. The leader/guide will brief about the trip/ trek.
Day 02Kathmandu Valley Excursion - UNESCO World Heritage SitesPrepare Permits and gear for the trek Welcome dinner at a typical Nepalese restaurant; meet with the crew & briefing about the trip
Day 25Kathmandu Excursion: UNESCO World Heritage Sites Farewell dinner at a Typical Nepalese restaurant with cultural program and debriefing about the trip
Day 26Drop to the airport for farewell and departure Get to the airport three hours prior to the actual flight time for farewell and departure
Trip Map
Useful Info
Accommodations
You will be accommodated in a 3-4 star hotel in Kathmandu and mountain lodge/tea-houses during the trek. All accommodations are on twin-sharing basis. Single supplement will be served on request and will cost an additional US$ 175. Authentic Adventures will arrange rooms with attached washrooms when possible; however, mountail lodges/teahouses in some places only have shared washing and toilet facilities. Also note that single rooms are readily available in Kathmandu and the trekking regions at lower elevation but it might be difficult to find them at higher elevations during peak trekking season.
Meals
During our trek, we can enjoy authentic Nepalese food as well the more common international cuisine (Tibetan, Continental, Italian, Indian etc.). Breakfast and dinner will be served in the lodge/teahouse where we spend the night whereas lunch will be served on the way around mid-day. All meals will be provided during trekking while only breakfast will be provided in Kathmandu. However, there will be fabolous welcome and farewell dinners for the group before and after the trek.
Physical Condition & Experience Requirements
Everest Base Camp Trek is a moderate to strenous trek suitable for passionate walkers who have the ability to walk at least 5 to 7 hours a day with a light rucksack. In some days we might even need to walk for 7 to 8 hours. Walking in higher altitude is more physically demanding than walking in the lower altitudes; however, if we are in excellent health with average physical fitness, have a positive attitude and strong determination, we can accomplish the trek successfully. Exercising and jogging regularly is good idea to enhance our strength and stability. Past hiking experience would be an asset but no technical skill is required for this trip. Participants with pre-existing medical conditions such as heart, lung and blood diseases should inform Authentic Adventures before booking the trek. We also recommend that you consult your doctor before the trip.
Best Months to Travel
Spring (March to May) and Autumn (October and November) are the best months for this trip. Although this trip can be done throughout the year. However, during winter, the cold temperature might not be suitable for everyone and during monsoon, the trails are a bit wet and the views are not always clear.
Safely Request
Your satisfaction and safety is of paramount concern while traveling with us. Please note that your leader/guide has the authority to amend or cancel any part of the itinerary if it is deemed necessary due to safety concerns. Every effort will be made to keep to the original itinerary; however, since this adventure entails travelling in remote mountainous regions, we are exposed to weather conditions, health condition of the crew, unexpected natural disasters etc. The leader/guide will try to ensure that the trip runs according to plan, but please be prepared to be flexible if required.
Any Additional Information
Our website contains as much information as possible about this trip. However, if you wish to discuss any aspect of this trip or your suitability for it please contact us by phone or email. If you want to talk to us directly feel free to call us at: 00977 98511 11907 (WhatsApp and Viber) and/or 00977 98066 00888 or email us on [email protected]. You can also video chat with us on Skype. Our Skype id is bhuwan.stha
Client Reviews
We had an amazing trip to the Tsum Valley + Manaslu Circuit. We are so happy to have spent time with Bijan + Suku our amazing guide + porter! Thank you Bhuwan for your…continue
Rachael Mae Park and Andreas Schuler, United States