Manaslu Tsum Valley Trek

Detail Itinerary

• Day 01:Arrival at Kathmandu airport and transfer to hotel. A representative of Roar Himalaya Adventure heartily welcomes you at Tribhuvan International Airport and takes you to your hotel. Take a rest or wander around the winding streets of Kathmandu. In the evening, we give you the lowdown on your upcoming trek. Overnight at hotel on B&B basis.
  
• Day 02:Take care of permit formalities.We spend today acquiring the necessary permits for the Manaslu Tsum Valley Trek. We need to get a restricted area permit, ACAP permit, MCAP permit, and the TIMS Card. Today also allows you to get more used to the time difference. Overnight in hotel on B&B basis.
  
• Day 03:Drive to Arughat (570m), 7 hours. We head off early today for Arughat. During the drive, soak in the views and become introduced to the rural way of life with mountain views in the distance. The road from Kathmandu to Dhading Besi is paved. Dhading Besi is the district headquarters of Dhading (1050m), and we can stop for a break here before driving on a bumpy road from Dhading Besi to Arughat. Overnight in teahouse lodge.
  
  
• Day 04:Trek to Lapubesi (882m), 5-6 hours.Begin the day hiking through friendly Gurung and Magar villages on the left bank of the Budhi Gandaki. The climate is often hot and humid which makes a great environment for rice, maize and millet. The valley becomes more untamed, dramatic and narrower as we descend to Soti Khola (710m). There’s a swimming hole in the Soti Khola that you can take a dip in. Continue hiking through cool forests as the trail ascends briefly and gives awesome views of the rapids down below. Soon, we reach Lapubesi. Overnight in teahouse lodge.
  
• Day 05:Trek to Dovan (890m), 7-8 hours.After leaving Lapubesi, the trail plunges into a steep valley, passing through a number of steep villages along the way. The valley widens and flattens out, showing the miraculous blue waters of the Budhi Gandaki river system. Keep trekking through small settlements and their terraced fields. One last climb up the steep valley-side wall takes us to Dovan, a scenic spot to spend the night. Overnight in teahouse lodge.
  
• Day 06:Trek to Philim (1350m), 6-7 hours.Soon after leaving Dovan, we cross the bridge over the Yaru Khola. Just past Yaru, cross the river again and stroll through some easy ups and downs to Jagat (1410m). We stop at the MCAP checkpoint to show our permits and then we keep going. The fields of potato, maize and beans are a pleasant sight. Walk along the riverbed and then follow the trail over a rocky ridge to Salleri (1440m) with glimpses of Sringi Himal (7187m), then descend to Sirdibas. Continue up-stream on the left bank before crossing Nepal’s longest suspension bridge to the east bank. Now, we have one last climb up to Philim, surrounded by fertile fields of maize, potato and millet. Overnight in teahouse lodge.
  
• Day 07:Trek to Lokpa (2240m), 3 hours.Begin this wonderful day after breakfast. It’s a short day, so no need to rush. Leaving Philim we climb a continuous, moderate uphill all the way to Lokpa. Midway, we stop for lunch at Ekle Bhatti. Lokpa is the first village as you enter the Tsum Valley, and it is a great welcome.
  
• Day 08:Trek to Rainjam (2600m), 6 hours.After breakfast, continue the gradual ascent. We stop in Chumling, which looks at the south face of the Shringi Himal. Re-energize with some dal bhat before carrying on. Take some moments to explore the wonderful gompas along the way. It is a strenuous day, but we take our time. Overnight in teahouse lodge.
  
• Day 09:Trek to Rachen Gompa (3300m), 5 hours.This is a long and tough day of walking, but walking through the valley compensates for the strain and pain. We stop in Chokang Paro, which is situated on the flat land and consists of two nearby settlements, Chokang and Paro. From here, we can view the Ganesh Himal range. This area has strong roots in Tibetan Buddhism. Overnight in teahouse lodge.
  
• Day 10:Trek to Mu Gompa (3700m), 5 hours.After breakfast, we trek up and onward towards the border of Tibet. Our final destination in Tsum Valley, we arrive to Mu Gompa, next to the Shiar Khola River in the early afternoon. Look up at the mountain scenery throughout the day. Spend the rest of the day relaxing and resting your legs. Overnight in teahouse lodge at Mu Gompa.
  
• Day 11:Explore day.Spend the day in the village of Mu Gompa. Take a look inside the monastery, have some tea, walk around, and just enjoy the beautiful day. There are some day hikes in the area to take advantage of as well. Overnight in teahouse lodge.
  
• Day 12:Trek down to Chokang Paro (3030m), 7 hours.Today, we retrace our steps back to Chokang Paro from Mu Gompa, enjoying the splendid scenery a second time. Overnight in teahouse lodge.
  
• Day 13:Trek to Lokpa (2240m), 7 hours.After breakfast, we trek along the same path back to Lokpa, where we stayed on day 7. Lokpa marks the entrance to the Tsum Valley. Take in the amazing views throughout the day. Overnight in teahouse lodge.
  
  
• Day 14:Trek to Deng (1860m), 4 hours.Wake up full of energy and looking forward to the trail ahead. Descend along the Budi Gandaki riverbank and then up to Deng. Here, people follow Tibetan Buddhism, have their own language, and different customs. Admire the awesome mountain views along the way. Overnight in teahouse lodge.
  
• Day 15:Trek to Namrung (2250m), 6-7 hours.After leaving Deng, we cross the Budhi Gandaki again and ascent to Rana (1910m). We go up a bit more to take the trail from Bhi, then head west up the Budhi Gandaki valley. The trail passes through mixed forests. We take the route that goes through Prok village, which has a perfect viewpoint for Siringi Himal. We cross the Budi Gandaki several times today and come across several gompas as well, which we can stop for a visit. The trail follows the river upstream through a dense forest. The forest becomes less dense and the trail is level again. The pleasant walk continues and after one last steep incline we reach Namrung. Overnight in a guest house.
  
  
• Day 16:Trek to Lho (3180m), 4 hours.As we hike up, mountains begin to dominate the landscape. First popping into view are Ganesh Himal (7422m) and Himal Chuli (7893m). Green forests and lush vegetation creates the view ahead of us, while mountains are in the backdrop. When we arrive to Lho, we get a powerful view of Manaslu. Explore Lho the rest of the day. Overnight in teahouse lodge.
  
• Day 17:Trek up to Pungen Gompa, then trek to Samagaon.Leave Lho in the morning and hike up to Pungen Gompa, which lies in a vast grassy meadow at the foot of the pristine mountains. After some time exploring and relaxing, continue the journey to Samagaon. Overnight in teahouse lodge.
  
• Day 18:Hike up to Manaslu Base Camp, trek back to Samagaon.Today is yet another highlight of the Manaslu Tsum Valley Trek. We hike on a ridge high above Samagaon. Enjoy the once in a lifetime views from the base camp of Mount Manaslu, the eighth highest peak in the world. It is one of the grandest sights in the region. Take some photos and enjoy the moment before heading back to Samagaon by the end of the day. Overnight in teahouse lodge.
  
• Day 19:Trek to Samdo (3690m), 2-3 hours.Today is a mellow walk filled with exciting landscape. Also, the biodiversity in this area is incredible. Stop halfway for a delicious lunch. Arrive to Samdo in the early afternoon with plenty of time to discover its beauty. Overnight in teahouse lodge.
  
• Day 20:Trek to Larkye Phedi (Dharamsala) (4480m), 2-3 hours.Begin the day after breakfast. Cross a wooden bridge over Budhi Gandaki and begin walking higher. After crossing a couple of streams and visiting the massive Larkya Glacier, we walk around the valley of the Salka Khola and climb up to Dharamsala, also known as Larkye Phedi. Overnight in teahouselodge.
  
• Day 21:Trek to Bimtang (3720m) via Larkya La Pass (5100m), 7-8 hours.Have breakfast and hit the trail. A quick climb takes us to a valley on the north side of the Larkya Glacier, where we get spectacular views of Cho Danda and Larkya Peak. Finally, we walk across moraines of the glacier, and gradually reach the pass. There are excellent views of Himlung Himal, Cheo Himal, Kangguru and the magnificent Annapurna II peak. It is a long and strenuous day, but being constantly exposed to the amazing scenery distracts us from the difficulty. Overnight in teahouse lodge.
  
• Day 22:Trek to Dharapani (1920m), 7-8 hours.Today, the trail exits the Manang area, where world’s famous Thorong Pass Bridge in between Manang and Mustang lies. Now, we walk through the lush green area all the way down up to Dharapani. Also, the restricted region of Manaslu ends in Dharapani. Most of the trails lies in a jungle area. Pass through the settlement of Gho and Tilje to reach Dharapani, where we begin to see more trekkers and signs of civilization. Overnight in teahouse lodge.
  
• Day 23:Drive back to Kathmandu.The scenic drive back to Kathmandu takes about 7-8 hours by Besi Sahar, though the time flies as we look out at the terraced hills, soaring mountains, and quiant villages along the way. Arrive in Kathmandu and spend the rest of the day as you wish. Overnight in hotel on B&B basis.
  
• Day 24:Relax day in Kathmandu.Today is yours! Spend the day however you want. If you would like us to arrange activities for you, we can do that as well. Enjoy the cultural richness of Nepal’s capital city. Overnight in hotel on B&B basis.
  
• Day 25:Departure from Nepal.Before your flight, we take you to the airport to say farewell. We hope you had a blast with us and we appreciate you choosing Roar Himalaya Adventure as your trekking guide! Looking forward to seeing you again.