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Manaslu and Tsum Valley Trek
Journey Through Nepal's Hidden Himalayas
Starting from
USD 1,960
(THB 64,680)
Duration
23 Days
Difficult
Difficult
Max Altitude
5,160 m (Larkya La Pass)
Best Season
March-May,
October-November
Overview
The Manaslu Circuit & Tsum Valley Trek is a remarkable Himalayan journey that combines two of Nepal's most rewarding trekking destinations. Explore the secluded Tsum Valley, famous for its Tibetan Buddhist culture and ancient monasteries, before continuing around Mount Manaslu and crossing the spectacular Larkya La Pass (5,160 m). With stunning mountain scenery, authentic local villages, and fewer crowds than Everest or Annapurna, this trek offers a truly unforgettable adventure.
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Trip Highlights
Explore the remote and sacred Tsum Valley, known as the "Hidden Valley of Happiness."
Trek around the world's eighth-highest mountain, Mt. Manaslu (8,163 m).
Cross the spectacular Larkya La Pass (5,160 m).
Visit ancient Buddhist monasteries including Mu Gompa and Rachen Gompa.
Experience authentic Tibetan-influenced culture and traditional mountain villages.
Walk through lush forests, deep river gorges, alpine meadows, and glacial landscapes.
Enjoy panoramic views of Manaslu, Himalchuli, Ngadi Chuli, Cheo Himal, Himlung Himal, Kang Guru, Ganesh Himal, and Annapurna II.
Discover one of Nepal's least-crowded and most rewarding trekking regions.
Stay in traditional mountain teahouses throughout the journey.
Trek with experienced local guides from Thai Nepal Travels & Treks.
Itinerary Day By Day
Day 1
Arrival to Kathmandu then check in hotel
Meals: Breakfast
Activities:
Arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport.
Meet our representative from Thai Nepal Travels & Treks.
Transfer to your hotel and check in.
Enjoy free time to relax or explore the local markets around Thamel.
Driving Time: 25-30 minutes.
Accommodation:
Altitude: 1,400 m
Day 2
Drive from Kathmandu to Machha Khola
Meals: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Activities:
Depart Kathmandu by private jeep after breakfast and begin your scenic journey toward the Manaslu region.
Drive along winding mountain roads following the Trishuli and Budhi Gandaki Rivers, passing terraced farmland, waterfalls, and traditional hillside villages.
Enjoy spectacular views of the surrounding hills and rural landscapes as you travel deeper into western Nepal.
Arrive at Machha Khola, a small riverside village that marks the starting point of your trekking adventure.
Transportation: Private jeep 6–7 hours
Accommodation: Tea-House
Altitude: 900 m.
Day 3
Machha Khola to Jagat
Meals: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Activities:
Begin your first trekking day by following the Budhi Gandaki River through beautiful forests and small villages.
Cross several suspension bridges and walk along narrow trails carved into the hillside.
Pass natural hot springs at Tatopani before continuing through Dobhan and Yaruphant.
Reach the traditional stone village of Jagat, where permits are checked before entering the Manaslu Conservation Area.
Driving Time: 6 - 7 hours..
Accommodation: Tea-House
Altitude: 1,410 m
Day 4
Jagat to Lokpa
Meals: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Activities:
Continue trekking through charming Gurung villages and cultivated terraces overlooking the Budhi Gandaki Valley.
Pass Philim, one of the largest villages in the region, known for its traditional houses and Buddhist culture.
Leave the main Manaslu Circuit trail and enter the peaceful Tsum Valley route.
Walk through pine forests and quiet mountain trails before arriving at Lokpa, the first village in the hidden Tsum Valley.
Walking Time: 6-7 hours
Accommodation: Tea-House
Altitude: 2,040 m
Day 5
Lokpa to Chumling
Meals: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Activities:
Descend through dense forests before crossing the Siyar Khola on a suspension bridge.
Continue climbing into the heart of the secluded Tsum Valley.
Enjoy magnificent views of Ganesh Himal while walking through peaceful forests and traditional farming villages.
Arrive at Chumling, a beautiful Tibetan-influenced village surrounded by stone walls, prayer flags, and ancient monasteries.
Walking Time: 4-5 hours
Accommodation: Tea-House
Altitude: 2,360 m:
Day 6
Chumling to Chhokangparo
Meals: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Activities:
Cross the suspension bridge over the Shiar Khola and continue ascending through picturesque villages.
Walk past traditional mani walls, prayer wheels, and Buddhist chortens that reflect the region's deep spiritual heritage.
Enjoy increasingly spectacular views of Ganesh Himal and Himalchuli as the valley opens up.
Arrive at Chhokangparo, one of the largest villages in Tsum Valley, where you'll experience authentic Tibetan culture and warm local hospitality.
Walking Time: 5-6 hours
Accommodation: Tea-House
Altitude: 3,010 m (Tserko Ri 5,000 m)
Day 7
Chhokangparo to Nile via Milarepa Piren Phu Cave
Meals: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Activities:
Continue trekking through the upper Tsum Valley, passing remote villages, ancient monasteries, and expansive barley fields.
Visit the sacred Milarepa Piren Phu Cave, where the famous Tibetan Buddhist saint Milarepa is believed to have meditated centuries ago.
Explore the cave's ancient murals, prayer flags, and spiritual atmosphere while enjoying magnificent mountain views.
Continue through the villages of Lamagaon and Burji before reaching Nile, one of the highest permanent settlements in the Tsum Valley near the Tibetan border.
Walking Time: 5-6 hours
Accommodation: Tea-House
Altitude: 3,361 m
Day 8
Excursion to Mu Gompa and Return to Nile
Meals: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Activities:
Start the day with a gradual ascent through the upper Tsum Valley toward the historic Mu Gompa.
Visit Mu Gompa, the largest and most important monastery in the Tsum Valley, located close to the Tibetan border.
Explore the monastery, meet resident monks, and learn about the region's centuries-old Tibetan Buddhist traditions.
Enjoy breathtaking views of the surrounding Himalayan peaks and the remote alpine landscape before returning to Nile for the night..
Walking Time: 4-5 hours
Accommodation: Tea-House
Altitude: 3,700 m
Day 9
Nile to Chhokangparo
Meals: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Activities:
Retrace your steps through the peaceful villages of the upper Tsum Valley.
Pass ancient monasteries, mani walls, and cultivated barley fields while enjoying panoramic mountain scenery.
Experience the quiet atmosphere of this remote Himalayan region as you descend gradually.
Arrive back at Chhokangparo for an overnight stay.
Walking Time: 3-4 hours
Accommodation: Tea-House
Altitude: 3,361 m
Day 10
Chhokangparo to Chumling
Meals: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Activities:
Descend through beautiful Tibetan villages surrounded by traditional stone houses and prayer flags.
Cross suspension bridges over the Shiar Khola and continue through forests and terraced farmland.
Enjoy excellent views of Ganesh Himal and the surrounding mountain landscape.
Arrive in the peaceful village of Chumling, where you'll spend the night.
Walking Time: 5-6 hours
Accommodation: Tea-House
Altitude: 2,386 m
Day 11
Chumling to Deng
Meals: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Activities:
Leave the Tsum Valley and rejoin the main Manaslu Circuit trail near Philim.
Walk through pine forests and traditional villages while following the Budhi Gandaki River.
Cross several suspension bridges and enjoy impressive views of waterfalls and deep river gorges.
Continue through bamboo forests before arriving at the small village of Deng, where Tibetan culture becomes increasingly evident.
Walking Time: 6-7 hours
Accommodation: Tea-House
Altitude: 1,860 m
Day 12
Deng to Namrung
Meals: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Activities:
Follow the Budhi Gandaki River through dense forests and picturesque mountain trails.
Cross several suspension bridges and pass traditional villages decorated with colorful prayer flags and mani walls.
Gradually climb into the upper Manaslu region as the scenery becomes increasingly alpine.
Arrive at Namrung, a beautiful village known for its rich Tibetan culture and magnificent mountain views.
Walking Time: 6-7 hours
Accommodation: Tea-House
Altitude: 2,900 m
Day 13
Namrung to Lho
Meals: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Activities:
Continue trekking through forests of pine and fir while passing traditional Tibetan-style villages.
Enjoy your first spectacular close-up views of Mount Manaslu (8,163 m) as the valley opens.
Visit the impressive Ribung Monastery, an important Buddhist monastery overlooking the village.
Arrive in Lho, one of the most scenic villages on the Manaslu Circuit, surrounded by snow-capped Himalayan peaks.
Walking Time: 5-6 hours
Accommodation: Tea-House
Altitude: 3,180 m
Day 14
Lho to Samagaon
Meals: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Activities:
Leave Lho and continue trekking through alpine forests with spectacular views of Mount Manaslu.
Pass the peaceful village of Shyala, surrounded by towering Himalayan peaks including Himal Chuli, Ngadi Chuli, and Manaslu.
Walk across open yak pastures and glacial valleys as the landscape becomes increasingly dramatic.
Arrive at Samagaon, the largest village in the upper Manaslu region and an important stop for acclimatization before higher elevations.
Walking Time: 4-5 hours
Accommodation: Tea-House
Altitude: 3,580 m
Day 15
Acclimatization Day – Hike to Manaslu Base Camp
Meals: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Activities:
Spend the day acclimatizing to the higher altitude with a rewarding hike toward Manaslu Base Camp.
Climb gradually through alpine terrain while enjoying increasingly impressive views of Mount Manaslu and the surrounding glaciers.
Reach Manaslu Base Camp (4,400 m), where you'll be rewarded with breathtaking panoramic views of the world's eighth-highest mountain and the surrounding Himalayan range.
Return to Samagaon for a well-earned rest and prepare for the next stage of the trek.
Walking Time: 6-7 hours
Accommodation: Tea-House
Altitude: 4,400 m
Day 16
Samagaon to Samdo
Meals: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Activities:
Continue your journey into the high alpine region following the Budhi Gandaki River.
Walk across wide grazing pastures where local yak herders can often be seen tending their animals.
Enjoy magnificent views of Manaslu, Samdo Peak, and surrounding snow-covered mountains.
Arrive at the traditional Tibetan village of Samdo, located just a few kilometers from the Tibetan border.
Walking Time: 4-5 hours
Accommodation: Tea-House
Altitude: 3,875 m
Day 17
Acclimatization Day – Hike to Samdo Ri or the Tibetan Border
Meals: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Activities:
Spend another important acclimatization day before crossing Larkya La Pass.
Choose between hiking to Samdo Ri, one of the best viewpoints in the region, or taking a scenic walk toward the historic Tibetan border trading route.
Enjoy spectacular panoramic views of Mount Manaslu, Samdo Glacier, Larkya Peak, Himlung Himal, Kang Guru, and the Tibetan Plateau.
Return to Samdo for the night after an unforgettable day exploring this remote Himalayan landscape.
Walking Time: 7-8 hours
Accommodation: Tea-House
Altitude: 3,875 m
Day 18
Samdo to Dharamsala (Larkya Phedi)
Meals: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Activities:
Leave Samdo and continue climbing toward the base of the famous Larkya La Pass.
Cross wooden bridges and follow glacial streams through a rugged alpine landscape.
Enjoy incredible views of the Larkya Glacier, surrounding cliffs, and snow-covered Himalayan peaks.
Arrive at Dharamsala (Larkya Phedi), the final stop before tomorrow's challenging crossing of Larkya La Pass. Spend the evening resting and preparing for one of the trek's most exciting days.
Walking Time: 4-5 hours
Accommodation: Tea-House
Altitude: 4,460 m
Day 19
Cross Larkya La Pass and Trek to Bimthang
Meals: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Activities:
Begin the day before sunrise to ensure enough time for crossing the high mountain pass.
Ascend gradually over rocky trails and glacial moraines toward the spectacular Larkya La Pass (5,160 m), the highest point of the trek.
Celebrate your achievement at the summit while enjoying breathtaking panoramic views of Mount Manaslu, Himlung Himal, Cheo Himal, Kang Guru, Annapurna II, and the surrounding snow-covered peaks.
Descend carefully across alpine meadows and glacial valleys before reaching the beautiful village of Bimthang, surrounded by towering Himalayan mountains.
Walking Time: 9-10 hours
Accommodation: Tea-House
Altitude: 5,160 m (Larkya La Pass)
Day 20
Bimthang to Tilije
Meals: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Activities:
Descend through peaceful alpine meadows with magnificent morning views of the surrounding Himalayan peaks.
Walk through beautiful forests of rhododendron, pine, and oak while following mountain streams.
Pass traditional villages, cultivated farmland, and yak grazing pastures as you leave the high alpine region behind.
Arrive at the charming Gurung village of Tilije, where you'll experience the warm hospitality of the local community.
Walking Time: 7-8 hours
Accommodation: Tea-House
Altitude: 2,300 m
Day 21
Trek to Dharapani and Drive to Besisahar
Meals: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Activities:
Enjoy your final morning of trekking through picturesque villages and terraced farmland.
Follow the Marsyangdi River before reaching Dharapani, where the Manaslu Circuit joins the famous Annapurna Circuit trail.
Celebrate the successful completion of your Manaslu trekking adventure.
Continue by jeep to Besisahar, enjoying scenic mountain roads and beautiful countryside along the way.
Walking Time: 6-7 hours
Driving Time: 2-3 hours
Accommodation: Tea-House
Altitude: 780 m (Besisahar)
Day 22
Drive from Besisahar to Kathmandu
Meals: Breakfast
Activities:
After breakfast, depart Besisahar and drive back to Kathmandu by private jeep.
Follow the scenic Prithvi Highway alongside the Marsyangdi and Trishuli Rivers, passing traditional villages, terraced hillsides, and lush countryside.
Stop along the way for refreshments and enjoy the final views of Nepal's beautiful mountain landscapes.
Upon arrival in Kathmandu, transfer to your hotel. Spend the remainder of the day relaxing, exploring Thamel, shopping for souvenirs, or enjoying a farewell dinner to celebrate the completion of your unforgettable Himalayan adventure.
Driving Time: 7-8 hours
Accommodation: Hotel
Altitude: 1,300 m
Day 23
Final departure
Meals: Breakfast
Activities:
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel.
Free time until your airport transfer (depending on your flight schedule).
Transfer to Tribhuvan International Airport approximately 2 hours before departure.
Bid farewell to Nepal and conclude your Everest adventure.
Thank you for traveling with Thai Nepal Travels & Treks. We look forward to welcoming you again on your next Himalayan journey.
Drive Time: 25-30 minutes.
Accommodation:-
Altitude: -
What's Inculded
Airport transfers
Private jeep
Hotel
Tea houses
Licensed English-speaking trekking guide
Porter for every 2 trekkers (carry weight do not over 10 kg/client)
ACAP permit, MCAP permit and Restricted Area, Tsum valley Permit
Meals during trek
Duffel bag and sleeping bag (return after finish trip)
Medicine kit (carry by guide)
Nepal visa 30 days
What's Inculded
International flight
Drinking water during trek and beverage such as tea, coffee, coke, Pepsi, liquor etc.
Excess baggage charges
Insurance
Tips to guide, porter and driver
Personal expenses
Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu and Lukla in case of early arrival, late departure, and early return from the mountain (due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary.
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