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Tsum Valley and Manaslu Circuit Trekking
— Benjamin Disraeli
Trip Facts
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Trip Code AN-M046
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Trip Length 21 Days
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Route Difficulty Level D
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Group Size Min 2 to 12
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Min Altitude 608m / 1995 ft.
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Max Altitude 5160m / 16929 ft
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Route Style Teahouse
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Mode Drive In Drive Out
About Trip
Tsum Valley and Manaslu Larkya La Pass Trekking is one of the fantastic journeys to the cultural villages through varied landscapes and valleys dominated by the snow capped mountains. It is a wonderful opportunity to learn about the typical lifestyle of people living in remote areas and their cultural practice while enjoying a beautiful walk through lush vegetation, ancient monasteries, arid valleys and gorgeous mountain sights.
Manaslu region was opened for travelers in 1992 and Tsum Valley was recently opened in 2008. And since then, trekking to Manaslu Larkya Pass and Tsum Valley has been the favorite route for travelers and reviewed as one of the satisfying journeys of a lifetime.
The major attractions of trekking to Tsum Valley and Larkya Pass is the perfect blend of culture and adventure, as much as there are monasteries and remote social life of people to understand, there are tiring walk and long hour adventure walk in high elevation too. It is an ideal route to witness the beauty of diverse nature, varied landscapes, mixed ethnic people and their typical cultural practice.
Trekking to Tsum Valley and Manaslu Larkya La Pass starts with 7-8 hours drive from Kathmandu to Arughat Bazaar, where we stay overnight and enter Budi Gandaki Valley through colorful villages, beautiful waterfalls, lush vegetation, long mani walls, chortens and monasteries and natural hot-spring. After Jagat, we start ascending to reach the junction near Lokpa, from where we take our first course to enter Tsum Valley. We hike until Mu Gompa passing through several ancient Buddhist monasteries and small settlements encountering with local people and Buddhist monks learning about the socio-economic aspects of the area.
From Mu Gompa, we retrace our path back to Chonkang Paro and soon join to Larkya La Pass trekking route at Bhi Phedi. We continue through Buddhist villages and more monasteries along the way and reach Sama Gaon for a day rest and acclimatization. We will visit Manaslu Base Camp for acclimatization. From Sama Gaon, we slowly ascend towards Dharmasala and stay overnight before crossing the Larky La Pass (5160m). We start slowly in the very early morning for the pass and then descend towards Bhimtang village and later to Dharapani to meet the Annapurna Circuit Trails. We will try to enjoy the local jeep in uneven roads from Dharapani to Bhulbhule and next day drive to Kathmandu.
Highlights
- Yet unspoiled beautiful villages and walking trail
- Adventurous Larkya La pass (5135m)
- Several old authentic Buddhist monasteries
- Beautiful Pine and Rhododendron Forest
- Mixed landscapes and vegetation on trails
- Distinct lifestyle of typical high elevation local people
- Awesome view of world 8th highest – Manaslu (8163m)
- Jeep drive in uneven roads in mountains
Outline Itinerary
- Day 01:Arrival in Kathmandu and transfer to Hotel
- Day 02:Kathmandu Valley Sightseeing and Preparation Day for Trekking
- Day 03:Drive from Kathmandu to Arughat (600m / 1995 ft)
- Day 04:Trek from Arughat to Lapubesi (884m / 2900 ft)
- Day 05:Trek from Lapubesi to Doban (1070m / 3510 ft)
- Day 06:Trek from Dobhan to Philim (1570m / 5151 ft)
- Day 07:Trek from Philim to Chumling (2386m / 7828 ft)
- Day 08:Trek from Chumling to Chokang Paro (3030m / 9941 ft)
- Day 09:Trek from Chokang Paro to Nile (3361m / 11027 ft)
- Day 10:Trek from Nile to Mu Gompa (3700m / 12139 ft)
- Day 11:Trek from Mu Gompa to Chokang Paro (3030m / 9941 ft)
- Day 12:Trek from Chokang Paro to Ghap (2400m / 7874 ft)
- Day 13:Trek from Ghap to Lho Gaon (3180m / 10433 ft)
- Day 14:Trek from Lho Gaon to Sama Gaon (3530m / 11581 ft)
- Day 15:Rest and Excursion day at Sama Gaon
- Day 16:Trek from Sama Gaon to Samdo (3875m / 12713 ft)
- Day 17:Trek from Samdo to Dharmasala (4460m / 14633 ft)
- Day 18:Cross Larkya la pass (5160m / 16929 ft) and descend to Bhimtang (3590m / 11778 ft)
- Day 19:Trek from Bhimtang to Dharapani (1963m / 6440 ft)
- Day 20:Drive from Dharapani to Bhulbhule (840m / 2756 ft)
- Day 21:Drive from Bhulbhule to Kathmandu and transfer to Hotel
- Day 22:Final Departure | Rest Day at Kathmandu Valley | Other Travel Plan
Included in the Cost
- Airport Transfer
- Arrival Pick Up: Welcomed by our representative on arrival at Kathmandu Airport and transfer to the accommodation facility accordingly.
- Departure See Off: We shall arrange your final departure towards International Airport on private vehicle hoping to see you someday in arrival section again.
- Trip Accommodation
- Standard Hotel in Kathmandu for 3 nights (Twin Shared Basis)
- Best Suited Local Teahouse and Dorm Shelter during trekking
- Trip Meals and Drinks
- Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner with seasonal fruits during trekking
- Breakfast and Dinner in Kathmandu
- Trekking Crew and Staffs
- Experienced and Well Trained Government License Holder Trekking Guide
- Supportive Assistant Guide based on the group size
- Carryin Staffs to support the luggage of trekkers. They are strong to carry for two trekkers’ luggages, which is best-minimized upto 20 kg in total.
- All Nepalese Crew members’ salary, food, accommodation, flights and most importantly, insurance of each are already covered.
- Transportation/ Flight
- Private Vehicle are used for airport transfers
- Local Bus, Jeep and private vehicle drive during trekking
- Private Vehicle are used for Kathmandu Valley Sightseeing
- Permit and Paperworks’
- Necessary Conservation Area Permit Fee
- All required special permit for restricted area trekking
- Trekkers Information Management System (TIMS) Registration Card
- Packing and Equipments
- Seasonal Sleeping Bag and Down Jacket (please care to return after use)
- Trekker’s personal gears and equipments are NOT INCLUDED.
- Others
- Comprehensive First Aid Kit (bring your personal medication, if have any)
- All applicable fees, local taxes and government taxes
- Trekking Map, Trekking Certificate etc
Not Included in the Cost
- Visa and Entrance Fee
- You can also obtain Arrival Visa at Tribhuwan International Airport, Kathmandu.
- Multiple entry visas are USD 25, USD 40 and USD 100 for 15 days, 30 days and 90 days respectively.
- Entrance Fees to Cultural and Heritage Sites during sightseeing
- Meals and Drinks
- Lunch in Kathmandu
- Any Meals than mentioned in itinerary above
- Drinking Water, Soft and Hard Drinks, Tea/Coffee during trip
- Personal Expenses
- Phone Calls, Laundry, Battery Charging, Shopping, Hot Shower, Additional Carryin Staff Support etc
- Trekking gears and equipments
- Personal gears and equipments (See Trip Menu)
- You can also buy both local made and original branded gears in trekking gear stores of Kathmandu
- Travel Insurance
- No travel insurance of any kinds is included for trekkers. You should buy yourself a travel insurance that suit your adventure activities and cover possible expenses (Our Crew are Insured).
- Other Activities
- Any other excursion or adventure plan besides mentioned above is not included however; they can be arranged happily upon your interest on extra cost.
- Miscellaneous
- Tips of Gratitude for Crew Members (Expected)
- Cost arises due obstruction and delay on the programmed itinerary due weather problems, road situation. natural calamities and social & political causes (reason beyond our hands to take control)
- Any other thing besides the Service Include Section
Detail Itinerary
Day 1Arrival in Kathmandu and transfer to Hotel Drive: 30-45 min | Accommodation: Hotel | Meals: Dinner
Day 2Kathmandu Valley Sightseeing and Preparation Day for Trekking Drive: 3-4 hrs | Accommodation: Hotel | Meals: Breakfast
Day 3Drive from Kathmandu to Arughat (600m / 1995 ft) Drive: 6-7 hrs | Accommodation: Local Teahouse | Meals: B, L, D
Day 4Trek from Arughat to Lapubesi (884m / 2900 ft) Walk: 5.5 - 6 hrs | Accommodation: Local Teahouse | Meals: B, L, D
Day 5Trek from Lapubesi to Doban (1070m / 3510 ft) Walk: 5.5 - 6 hrs | Accommodation: Local Teahouse | Meals: B, L, D
Day 6Trek from Dobhan to Philim (1570m / 5151 ft) Walk: 5.5 - 6 hrs | Accommodation: Local Teahouse | Meals: B, L, D
Day 7Trek from Philim to Chumling (2386m / 7828 ft) Walk: 6 – 6.5 hrs | Accommodation: Local Teahouse | Meals: B, L, D
Day 8Trek from Chumling to Chokang Paro (3030m / 9941 ft) Walk: 5.5 – 6 hrs | Accommodation: Local Teahouse | Meals: B, L, D
Day 9Trek from Chokang Paro to Nile (3361m / 11027 ft) Walk: 4 – 4.5 hrs | Accommodation: Local Teahouse | Meals: B, L, D
Day 10Trek from Nile to Mu Gompa (3700m / 12139 ft) Walk: 5.5 –6 hrs | Accommodation: Local Teahouse | Meals: B, L, D
Day 11Trek from Mu Gompa to Chokang Paro (3030m / 9941 ft) Walk: 5 – 5.5 hrs | Accommodation: Local Teahouse | Meals: B, L, D
Day 12Trek from Chokang Paro to Ghap (2400m / 7874 ft) Walk: 6 – 6.5 hrs | Accommodation: Local Teahouse | Meals: B, L, D
Day 13Trek from Ghap to Lho Gaon (3180m / 10433 ft) Walk: 5.5 – 6 hrs | Accommodation: Local Teahouse | Meals: B, L, D
Day 14Trek from Lho Gaon to Sama Gaon (3530m / 11581 ft) Walk: 4 – 4.5 hrs | Accommodation: Local Teahouse | Meals: B, L, D
Day 15Rest and Excursion day at Sama Gaon Walk: 5.5 –6 hrs | Accommodation: Local Teahouse | Meals: B, L, D
Day 16Trek from Sama Gaon to Samdo (3875m / 12713 ft) Walk: 5 – 5.5 hrs | Accommodation: Local Teahouse | Meals: B, L, D
Day 17Trek from Samdo to Dharmasala (4460m / 14633 ft) Walk: 4 – 4.5 hrs | Accommodation: Local Teahouse | Meals: B, L, D
Day 18Cross Larkya la pass (5160m / 16929 ft) and descend to Bhimtang (3590m / 11778 ft) Walk: 8 – 9 hrs | Accommodation: Local Teahouse | Meals: B, L, D
Day 19Trek from Bhimtang to Dharapani (1963m / 6440 ft) Walk: 7 – 8 hrs | Accommodation: Local Teahouse | Meals: B, L, D
Day 20Drive from Dharapani to Bhulbhule (840m / 2756 ft) Drive: 2 – 3 hrs | Accommodation: Local Teahouse | Meals: B, L,D
Day 21Drive from Bhulbhule to Kathmandu and transfer to Hotel Drive: 7-8 hrs | Accommodation: Hotel | Included: Breakfast and Dinner
Day 22Final Departure | Rest Day at Kathmandu Valley | Other Travel Plan
Safety Concern
Your safety is our top concern while organizing outdoor and adventure plans. Our leaders and crew members are experienced professionals who will make sure that trip is safely coursed. We truly understand the essentiality of information flow and risk management to provide the best experience. Our trekking arrangement includes the proper clothing, supplies of equipment and gears, high altitude prevention measures and remedies to provide the carefree adventure in the Himalayas.
Room to Customize
Standard itinerary and route plans are typically designed considering the average level of fitness of travelers and level of altitude gain on the trek (and multiple other factors) which can be modified as per the interest, time and budget plan of travelers. There is always a room for customization of the given standard itinerary if it does not meet your way of interest and then please pass your opinion. You may want to stay in Kathmandu by yourself or maybe do sightseeing around by yourself; we will give you more information to do it by yourself if you ask us.
We always like to hear what you have to say. We are always happy to assist your valuable travel holidays in your manner with the best information that suits your way of traveling. It is your travel plan; you can choose what you want to do, of course with a lot of information first. Feel free to submit and share your travel ideas and we shall get back to you with more thoughts in no time.
Group Size
We, ourselves feel that the group size of maximum 12 pax is an ideal size to run the trip. However, we have also arranged the plan for large students groups, employee groups and able to organize such trip for groups upon request. All of our trekking plans are accompanied by specialized local leaders, guides, porters and assistant guides (as required) who will always ensure your safety and comfort at every part of the journey.
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