Manaslu Tsum Valley Trek
Trip Details :
Destination :
Nepal
Trip Style :
Trekking
Food :
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Group Size :
1 to 12 people
Destination :
Nepal
Starts in :
Kathmandu
Difficulty :
Moderate
Transport :
Public Bus and Jeep
Accomodation :
Hotel and Tea house
Max Elevation :
5,215m
Highlight
Trek through epic, changing scenery
Glimpse traditional Tibetan homes and livelihoods
Set sight on Manaslu (8163m), the 8th highest peak above sea level
Bag Manaslu Basecamp (4800m)
Cross the bone-chilling Larkya La (5160m)
Become very physically fit
About Manaslu Tsum Valley Trek
The Manaslu Circuit Trek is an epic long-distance walk into a little-visited world of ethnic minorities, big mountain scenery, and world-class trails. This is a walk for those who delight in the wonders of undeveloped Himalayan scenery and long, rewarding days of walking in a Nepal of yesteryear.
From the humid subtropics of Arughat (530m) to the icy winds of the Larkya La (5160m), you will traverse the Manaslu Conservation Area, a restricted area home to 11 different types of forests housing more than 100 species of birds and 33 mammals. You will gaze upon Manaslu (8163m), Earth’s 8th highest mountain above sea level, walk through golden millet fields, and build legs of steel.
Our walk begins in MacchaKhola, following an exciting dirt-road journey that dropped us 1000 meters lower than Kathmandu. As we proceed up the western flanks of the valley, we are quickly introduced to the raging Budhi Gandaki, the aqua-colored glacially-fed river that originates in higher altitudes of the Manaslu region and that accompanies us for much of our walk.
As we continue, we encounter some of the most stunning scenery in Nepal: from deeply cut valleys and a broad, sweeping Budhi Gandaki to golden, swaying millet fields on terraced mountainsides and valley plateaus, from old, traditional homes to incredible old-school trails that offer us an enticing taste of how Nepal was before the 21st century.
In the higher alpine, we discover ancient Tibetan trade centers and Gompas, muse over yaks munching on the hillsides, and challenge ourselves to take one more step. From Sama (3500m) we bag Manaslu Base Camp (4800m) and take in the stunning Birendra Tal. From Dharmasala (4460m), we enjoy a northern view of Manaslu and its northern massif. As we close the circuit, in Bimthang (3700m) we catch staggering amphitheater-esque views of the surrounding peaks, including Manaslu from the west!
Permits Required for Manaslu Tsum Valley Trek
Trekker's Information Management System (TIMS) Permit,
Manaslu Entry Permit
Itenary
Day : 1
Arrive at KathmanduDay : 2
Drive from Kathmandu to Macchakhola (900m/2,952ft), Duration 8-9 hours.Day : 3
Trek from MachhaKholato Jagat (1340 meters / ft),Duration 6-7 hours.Day : 4
Jagat to Chisopani (2215m /), Duration 4-5 hoursDay : 5
Chisopani to Chumling (2386 meters / 6-7 hours)Day : 6
Chumling to Chokhangparo (3,010m / 9,876ft / 4-5 hrs)Day : 7
Trek from Chokangparo to the Nile (3,361m/11,027ft / 5-6 hrs)Day : 8
Trek from the Nile to Mu Gompa (3700 m/12,139 ft. / 3-4 hrs)Day : 9
Mu Gompa sightseeingDay : 10
Trek to Mu Gompa to Burgi Village via Milarepa cave (3240m/10644ft / 5-6 hours)Day : 11
Trek from Burgi Village to Chumling (2,386m/7,769ft / 5-6 hours)Day : 12
Descending Trek from Chumling to Philim (1590 m | 5,217 ft / 6-7 hours)Day : 13
Trek from Philim to KhorlaBesi(971 m | 3184 ft / 5-6 hours)Day : 14
Trek to MachhaKhola from KhorlaBesi(900m/2,952ft)Day : 15
Drive from MachhaKhola to Kathmandu 1400m, 8-9 hrsDay : 16
Final departureManaslu Tsum Valley Trek