Manaslu-Tsum Valley trek
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- No booking fees
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- duration 21 days
- tour type Private
- tour_type Private tour
- minimum participants 2
- age requirement 5+ years old
- age_requirement 5+ years old
- Spectacular views of Ganesh and Mt Manaslu, the world's eight highest mountain
- Refreshing bath in a natural hot spring.
- Local life and Culture, 1905m in Lhokpa to over 5093m at Ngula Dhojhyang pass.
- The day of crossing the Larke pass with its 5100 meters
The trek will start in Kathmandu early morning at 06:30 am where we will take a 6 hours bus drive to Arughat where the trekking will start. Arughat lies at an altitude of 700 meters.
The highest and hardest day of the trek is the day of crossing the Larke pass at 5100 meters. The fact that the trek has such a high variation in altitude also means that you will be passing through a great deal of varying landscapes and climatic zones.
The ‘Abominable Snowman‘ or ‘Yeti’ has reportedly been seen in this remote land, the Tsum Valley is also home to a pilgrimage route as it is believed that the great Buddhist Guru Milarepa once meditated in a mountain cave of this valley. On this trek you will also get to see the natural hot springs in Tatopani. It is believed that the hot water of this spring cure any kind of skin infection.
During this trek you will get spectacular views of Ganesh Himal and Mt. Manaslu, the world's 8th highest mountain. The word 'Tsum' stems from the Tibetan word 'Tsombo', which means vivid. The remote and vivid Tsum Valley is an attraction in itself. In comparison to all trips to Nepal this is the absolute highlight, with strong, friendly, hospitable people, a living Buddhist culture and untouched wildlife because of Buddhist prohibitions on hunting.
Tsum Valley is a very sacred place for Buddhists, and Tsum valley holds important old monasteries. For centuries, people here have been dependent on subsistence agriculture, grazing herds of yak, and small trade too.
As an added feature to this trek you will be visiting Buddhist Lama who will teach us about the basics of Buddhism and help coordinate a special blessing ceremony at one of the area monasteries. Buddhist Lama is also willing to lead optional brief meditation sessions for interested clients. The altitude of Tsum Valley Trekking varies from 1905m in Lhokpa to over 5093m at Ngula Dhojhyang pass on the Tibetan border.
The Manaslu -Tsum trek is a restricted trekking area and can only be done by 2 people or more.
If you have any questions to this trek, please do not hesitate to contact us via the chat.
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Day 1: Drive from KTM to Arughat (640m) & trek to Soti Khola
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Day 2: Trek from Soti Khola (710m) to Khorlabesi (970m)
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Day 3: Trek from Khorlabesi to Jagat (1,350m)
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Day 4: Trek from Jagat to Lokpa (2,240m)
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Day 5: Trek from Jagat to Chumling (2,385m)
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Day 6: Trek from Chumling to Chhokangparo (3,031m)
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Day 7: Trek from Chhokangparo to Nile - Chhule (3,361m)
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Day 8: Trek to Nile - Chhule to Mu Gompa (3,710m)
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Day 9: Exploration day in Mu Gompa
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Day 10: Trek down to Chhokam Paro (2,460m)
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Day 11: Trek to Lokpa (2,240m)
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Day 12: Trek from Lokpa to Bihi phedi (2,130m)
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Day 13: Trek from Bihi phedi to Namrung (2,630m)
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Day 14: Trek from Namrung to Lho (3,180m)
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Day 15: Trek from Lho to Samagaun (3,500m)
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Day 16: Trek from Samagaun to Samdo (3,860m)
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Day 17: Trek from Samdo to Dharamasala (4,480m)
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Day 18: Cross the Larke pass (5,100m) and trek down to Bimtang
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Day 19: Trek from Bimtang (3,270m) to Tilije (2,300m)
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Day 20: Trek to Dharapani and drive to Besishar (760m)
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Day 21: Drive from Besishar and back to Kathmandu
- Three meals a day (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) during the trek.
- Tea house (Lodge) accommodation during the trek.
- 1 mountain guide.
- ACAP, MCAPand Manaslu and Tusm valley restricted area permit.
- Bus to Arughat bazar and again back to Kathmandu from Besisharr.
- First aid kit.
- Use of Sleeping bag, down jacket, Duffel bag and walking poles (if you don't have your own, To be return after trip completed))
- Government taxes and official expenses.
- Worst case, arrangement of Emergency Helicopter service, if needed (paid by your Travel insurance).
- Nepal Eco Adventure T-shirt and cap.
- Oxymeter to check your pulse and oxygen saturation and heart rate twice daily (Very useful to check Altitude Mountain Sickness(AMS) symptoms).
- Assistant guide group size above 4+ person.
- Manaslu- Tusm valley trekking map.
- Porter
- Nepal visa fees.
- Meal and accommodation in Kathmandu.
- Your Travel and medical insurance.
- International airfare.
- Your personal expenses.
- Drinks and beverages
- All desserts, sweet things like chocolate, cake, pie, pudding
- Tips for the guide, porter and driver (Tipping is expected).
- Earn US$ 51+ in travel credits.
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How much money do I need to bring with me?
Your personal budget obviously depends on your spending habits and what is included in your trip cost. If accommodation is included, but meals are not, we would suggest that you bring around 30 USD per day per person for meals. Having a hot shower or charging your device sometimes costs extra. There are also sometimes small crafts/souvenirs to buy along the trekking route which you may want to bring extra money for. Also, consider whether you would be staying in Kathmandu or Pokhara before or after your trek.
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How much should my backpack weigh?
A properly packed backpack (not including your day pack) should ideally not weigh more than 13 kg. It is also important to note that if you are taking a flight to the start of your trek, many smaller aircraft have weight restrictions. For example, if you are flying from Kathmandu to Lukla, you are only allowed 10kg of checked luggage, and 5 kg of hand baggage. Thus, in case of a small flight, you should ideally pack a 10 kg backpack for checked luggage, and then add 5 kg in your hand baggage. You can then re-shuffel the weigt once you start your trek at the trailhead.
- Do I need a porter?
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Do I require a porter for carrying water?
On most popular treks you can expect plenty of places where you can refill your water bottle, meaning you don’t need to carry a huge water supply with you. Bring an extra bottle of water if you are concerned. If you already have a porter, you can ask him/her to carry water as long as it is within the weight limit. Another option is to carry water purification tablets or LifeStraw, both of which can be found in Kathmandu.
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When should I arrive in Kathmandu before the tour?
We suggest that you arrive at least one day prior to the start day of the trek because the tour operators usually require one working day to arrange trekking permits. Arrive earlier if you want to explore Kathmandu on your own or acclimate to any time differences.