Manaslu and Tsum Valley Trek – 18 Days

Manaslu and Tsum Valley Trek takes you across the remote Himalayan Mountains north of Nepal. One of the most isolated regions of the country clinging to the mountainside, in the frozen peaks of the Himalayas. The Manaslu and Tsum Valley Trek is a complete classic trekking destination in Nepal.

Secluded, raw, and true here discover magnificent scenery, hidden wonders, and different faces of the place. A chance to miss if you do not explore the back roads are the authentic people. In a world where traditions and cultures are vanishing so quickly here witness communities of rare beauty, great strength, and extreme fragility. A trek where you will sense the entirety of landscapes and then complement that with the people living there.

Trek Overview:

The Tsum Valley is one of the Himalayas’ most secluded and hidden valleys. A secret Tibetan Buddhist land only opened for visitors since 2008 yet still remains untouched. Here people of Tibetan origin still practice ancient forms of dialogue, art, culture, and religion. Where nomadic souls are surrounded by nature, in the middle of wild and unspoiled landscapes.

On Manaslu and Tsum Valley Trek explore hidden valleys, traverse lush woodlands, high alpine grounds, sheer cliffs, and cross high mountains pass on the foothills of the Himalayas.

Heaven in its own term remained unseen by most people. Realms lost to the world except perhaps to the monks and the gods. The Manaslu and Tsum Valley Trek take you across some of the most beautiful locations on earth.

Starting of our trek from Kathmandu

The Manaslu and Tsum Valley Trek starts from Kathmandu and takes you to the small town of Machha Khola located in Gorkha. Machha Khola is the starting point of the trek. From here traversing across the central hills of the country move towards Dobhan. Next following the rapids of the Budi Gandaki river head towards the village of Philim. Then the following day the trail takes you to the Lower Tsum Valley. Traversing across the extraordinary Tsum Valley reach Chhokang Paro a village located in Upper Tsum Valley.

The following day heads deeper into the valley and reaches the village of Chhule. Here explore various monasteries and the Milarepa Cave. The Buddhist saint and philosopher are said to have meditated in these caves in the 11th century. Then head closer to the Tibetan border and reach the Mu Gompa nestled on a glacier. Here learn about the rich history and culture of the mountain people.

Trial of the Manaslu Circuit

After unraveling, the hidden secrets of the Tsum Valley retrace your steps back down towards Ripchet. From Ripchet head towards Pewa which brings you to the trial of the Manaslu Circuit. After that following the Budi Gandaki River north traversing across wide valleys and a few landslides reach the village of Ghap. From Ghap proceed towards Lho. On the way witness the grand views of the greater Himalayan range and the lush networks of hills. Also, pass by several Gompas and lush agricultural farms of barley and potatoes.

Then further the trails gain altitude and take you traversing along the wide valley and eventually to Samagaun. The following day moves towards Samdo passing through Yak grazing lands. From Samdo witness grand panoramic views of several mountains and peaks of the mighty Manaslu. After exploring around Samdo the following day proceed towards Dharamsala, the last settlement before crossing the pass.

The most awaited day of the trek finally has come. Today you will be crossing one of the highest passes of the Himalayas. Wake up before dawn and start walking with the views of the sky full of stars and the silhouette of mountains. Gradually gaining altitude reach the summit of the pass and witness extraordinary views and continue down to the other side. Descending across snow and loose rocks you will cross the Manaslu Conservation Area and traverse across the trails of the Annapurna region and to the village of Bimtang. The following day descends down several more villages and reaches Dharapani where the Manaslu circuit connects with Annapurna Circuit.