Manaslu Circuit with Tsum Valley Trek

The Manaslu Circuit with Tsum Valley Trek starts with a scenic drive from Kathmandu to Machhakhola, the starting point of the trek. We'll begin our journey with a hearty breakfast to fuel us for the long day ahead. Our team in Kathmandu will pick you up and then take you on a private vehicle to the destination point.

The journey continues to Dhading Besi, where we will get treated to the breathtaking views of green hills with terrace farms, waterfalls, and rivers. The trail then leads us to Arughat, with some more challenging roads. After a 2-3 hour drive from Arughat, we'll reach to Soti Khola.

Our drive from Soti Khola to Macha Khola would officially end on this day. This journey takes about 2 to 3 hours, traversing some of the region's rugged terrain. Before you get to the area of Sal forests, you must cross a lovely suspension bridge.

We will traverse these woodlands before attempting a ridge over the Budhi Gandaki River. The easy trail becomes challenging after you reach Khursani due to the numerous rocky cliffs and waterfalls. Before going to Labubesi village, you can enjoy lovely rice fields along these pathways.

The valley begins to widen progressively when we arrive at the rocky ridge. Trekkers will traverse through the beautiful rivers along the trails to arrive at their destination. We will then rest at the teahouse in Machhakhola.

We'll spend the evening at the Machhakhola Lodge to rest and prepare for the trek that begins the next day.

The trail will continue our trek from Macha Khola to Jagat the following day. After that, we'll trek while navigating the treacherous Tharo Khola. We will cross past the Khola Besi, a small community, and continue climbing for a few hours before reaching Tatopani.

We will then use a suspension bridge to cross the Budhi Gandaki river. To get to Doban, we traverse a ridge, a landslide region, and an upward stretch of a stony route. We will descend further after passing a suspension bridge, travel along the riverside road, and then return to the Thado Bharyang.

The trail will then take you to the west bank of the Budhi Gandaki, which will be our travel route. After that, we'll ascend the ridge to settle Jagat teahouse for the night.

Today, we will continue trekking from Jagat through the rugged terrain to reach the Lokpha. We'll ascend the routes that wind across rocky terrain and gorges. Along these pathways, you'll get mesmerized by the magnificent vistas of the breathtaking Sringeri Himal. After a 6-7 hour trek, we will eventually reach Lokpha, where we will spend the night in lodges.

The trail on this section of the Manaslu Circuit with Tsum Valley Trek will lead you to the settlement of Domje. The course will then leave the settlement of Lokpha climbing the ridge in a scenic route from where you can observe the picturesque landscapes. The trails will allow you to reach Ganesh Himal Base Camp.

We will then pass through Chumling after exploring the Ganesh Himal Base Camp area. You will observe the majestic vista of Shangri Himal, located near the village settlement. After trekking for some time, you will arrive at the village of Domje, where you can stop at the Domje teahouse.

On this day, you will continue your trek to Nile Chule, passing through the serene terrains of the region. The beautiful trail will take you around 5-6 hours. You will continue trekking in the Upper Tsum Valley. You will then travel northwards then you arrive at the settlement of the region to arrive at the Shi'ar Kohl's west bank.

The settlement takes around 20 minutes from the accommodation. From there, you will continue the trail to the Tsum Valley region. You will then stop at the Piren Phu cave and pass through the Burji Village. You can observe beautiful landmarks there, including Shiar Khola, the Rachen Gompa, and others. After arriving at Nile/Chule, you will acclimatize and rest at the lodge nearby.

The trail to the Mu Gompa area from Nile Chule is the highlight of this trek. The beautiful course takes you to the uphill terrains providing you with a great adventure. You will trek for the high altitude terrains with very challenging routes you must traverse along the trail. You can acclimatize and explore the Mu Gompa area before resting. In the Mu Gompa area, you will find many tea houses to spend the night in.

This day gets reserved for exploration and acclimatization. Hence, you will travel through Mu Gompa's stunning landscapes today. You'll fall in love with the area because of its beauty. The vicinity has main walls, small chortens, and other Buddhist landmarks.

Trekkers can also take a short hike around the region's beautiful cliffs. We can also hike to the Pika Himal's base camp. From this vantage point, we can enjoy breathtaking views of the snow-capped mountains and other landscapes across the border in Tibet.

From this vantage point, the Ganesh Himal appears to be stunning. After getting used to the area through exploration and acclimatization, we will return to Mu gompa and spend the night there.

You will trek through the descending trail before climbing in the region. The beautiful path will lead you through the Buddhist landmarks of the area alongside the Phurba trail. The course will also be a tremendous spiritual experience in the region. You will head towards the Burji village and Milarepa's Cave passing through the Buddhist-themed prayer flags and wheels. From there, you will descend downhill to the Rachen Gompa area, where you will rest.

Today, you will begin your descent toward Chumling after eating breakfast. You'll continue on the same path you traveled before on the trail. You'll stroll through the area's potato, barley, maize, and buckwheat fields. You will have stunning views of Baudha Peak and the Ganesh Himal along the trail.

You will head towards Daphne Gompa, observing the snow-clad mountains of the region. After crossing a suspension bridge, the trail will arrive at the destination of Chumling.

This section from Chumling to Deng offers breathtaking views of the Ganesh Himal, Manaslu, and other snow-capped mountains. We will cross several gorges in the serene terrains. The descending trails then go through slopes and cross the Budhi Gandaki river.

Along the journey, we must cross various bridges from the west to the east bank of the Budhi Gandaki river. The path leads us through the region's dense forest to reach the Deng Khola, which we cross and rejoin the trail to arrive at Deng village settlement, where we rest at a teahouse.

This section from Deng to Namrung involves climbing uphill on a cliff. Then we will make a short descent to reach the Budhi Gandaki River, which we will cross via a suspension bridge. We'll continue rising in the west direction towards the Budhi Gandaki valley.

The forested trail provides an excellent opportunity to immerse in nature. There are many Mani stones and Buddhist landmarks along the way, where you will get a complete cultural experience. The trek will take us through different sections, including Ghap village, where we'll see stunning views of the Siring Himal.

We will cross the river several times, and then we'll trek through forested trails and pass by various Gompas. The path becomes flatter after crossing the river, and we ascend one last time to Namrung. The viewpoint offers stunning views of the Ganesh Himal, Siring Himal, and Mt. Himal Chuli.

The next day, we start our trek from Namrung to Lho as we navigate challenging terrains, including climbing a steep ridge and a forested trail. The area has Buddhist landmarks, including chortens, prayer flags, main walls, and barley farms.

We'll then trek through the Simnang valley and Sho to arrive at the settlement of Lho. We'll take time to explore the beautiful architecture of the local monastery before resting at a local teahouse.

The trail from Lho to Samagaon takes us through the village of Shyala, offering stunning views of Mount Manaslu and other snow-clad mountains. The trek trails also pass through the scenic terrains of the region. Upon arrival in Samagaon, we'll continue our exploration at Ribung Gompa and observe the breathtaking views of the mountains.

Acclimatization to fast-changing high-altitude conditions is essential. Hence, we will spend the day acclimatizing to the beautiful region of Samagaon. The area also has many other natural sights, like icy glaciers and Buddhist heritage sites like Samagaon. Besides that, you will also hike to the Manaslu Base Camp along the trails. After acclimatizing for some time, you will return to Samagaun.

Our trek starts as we follow the magnificent Budhi Gandaki River. There are different suspension bridges that you need to cross to arrive at the destination. As you progress through prayer flag-covered forested trails of birch and juniper trees, the tracks become relatively easy. After that, we will cross ridges and the Budhi Gandaki River before arriving at Samdo, where we will finally rest.

Our trek from Samdo to Larke Phedi(Dharamsala) will follow you to the Budhi Gandaki River as we begin a hike upward. We will traverse the Larkya glacier after passing through rivers. After that, the trekkers will travel through the valley before reaching Larke Phedi(Dharamshala). We'll look around the Larke Phedi from the viewpoint nearby and rest overnight at the teahouse.

On this section, you will ascend to the north side of the Larkya glacier, where you can admire the Larkya peak. The trail traverses through the glacial path of the Larkya Pass. The best pictures of Kangru, Himlung, Annapurna, and Cheo are available from the Larkya La Pass.

This trek section is challenging. Before reaching your destination, you will need to cross several low pastures. You will finally arrive at the destination at Bimthang, from where you'll get the best views of Mount Manaslu.

The trail from Bimthang to Tilche will take you through the rocky terrain. We will begin our trek by ascending a ridge, from where you can enjoy breathtaking mountain views. After that, we will travel to pastureland and cross a suspension bridge to cross the Dudh Khola.

After passing through extensive farmland and rhododendron forests, the trail reaches the river bank. We will then walk through beautiful scenery to Tilche, where we will spend the night in a teahouse.

After completing the trek, you will drive from Tilche to Dharapani. The day's trail takes you to the region's numerous paths and settlements before you arrive at your destination. After four to five hours of trekking, you will arrive at Dharapani, and we will spend the night at a teahouse.

Finally, you will drive from Dharapani to Kathmandu on this day, passing through the settlement of Besisahar. It takes around 10 hrs to complete the journey.