Manaslu Circuit with Tsum Valley

Manaslu Circuit with Tsum Valley

Manaslu Circuit with Tsum Valley Trek


The Manaslu Circuit trek takes you around Mt. Manaslu, the world's eighth highest mountain, rising at a staggering height of 8,163 meters (26,781 ft) above sea level. It offers all the great aspects of a classic trek in Nepal: magnificent scenery, cultural heritage experience and some adrenaline-pumping suspension bridge crossings. Considered a remote and off-the-beaten destination in Nepal, the Manaslu region promises a peaceful and tranquil experience perfect for those trying to run away from the hustle and bustle of the city life. Though wild and secluded, this area has various teahouses at every portion of the trail, making this trek a comfortable yet more affordable alternative to the Annapurna and Everest region treks.

Comparing with the Manaslu Circuit you will see more tibitian lifestyle, culture, many of monestry's in remote mountain what gives you the feeling how tibitian Nepali locals living there life. 

Trip Summary

  • Trekking Duration: 19 days
  • Difficulty Level: Difficult
  • Trekking Season: March to May, September to December
  • Accommodation Type: Lodge / Tea Houses
  • Maximum Elevation: 5160m

Highlights

  • Have a scenic drive to Arughat and Beshisahar to Kathmandu
  • Walk up through the Budi Gandaki valley
  • You start in a tropical climate, with farmer landscapes, rice landscapes and slowly you climb up
  • Have a magnificent views of Mt. Manaslu 8,163 metres,( "mountain of the spirit") Annapurna Massifs, Dhaulagiri peaks and surrounding Himalayan range
  • Walk to Tibetean boarder from Samdo village
  • Get an up close and personal experience of the tibetean traditional village lifestyle and culture
  • Cross the Larke la (5106m), considered one of the most dramatic passes crossing the Himalaya
  • Visit Mu Gumba in Tsum Valley 
  • Stay together with tibitian local family in Tsum Valley 

Itinerary

Day 01 – Arrival in Kathmandu, hotel transfer and trip briefing

Day 02 – Rest day in Kathmandu and permit processing

Day 03 – Drive from Kathmandu to Arughat (600m) and Soti Khola (710m)

Day 04 – Trek to Machha Khola (930m)

Day 05 – Trek to Jagat (1410m)

Day 06 – Trek to Eklebhatti (1600m)

Day 07 – Trek to Chumling (2700m)

Day 08 – Trek to Chhekampar (2960m)

Day 09 – Trek to Mugomba (3800 m)

Day 10 – Trek back to Chhekampar (2960 m)

Day 11 – Trek to Lokpa (2240m)

Day 12 – Trek to Deng (1800m)

Day 13 – Trek to Ghap (2160m)

Day 14 – Trek to Lho Gaun (3180m)

Day 15 – Trek to Sama Gaun / Sama Gompa (3530m)

Day 16 – Hike to Manaslu Base Camp 

Day 17 – Trek to Samdo (3690m)

Day 18 – Trek to Dharamsala (4470m)

Day 19 – Trek to Bimtang (3720m) via Larke Pass (5200m)

Day 20 – Trek to Dharepani from Bhimtang

Day 21 – Drive  to Besisahar by private jeep

Day 22 - Drive to Kathmandu by private car

Day 23 - Drop to airport for your international flight

Price and Cost Details

Ask for price per person

Minimum 2 person in a group

Cost Inclusions:

  • Airport pickup and drop off
  • Three nights tourist accommodation in Kathmandu on bed and breakfast basis
  • Manaslu conservation area entry ticket &  Annapurna conservation Area entry ticket fees and all government taxes
  • All required trekking permits (Trekkers' Information Management System card)
  • Manaslu Restricted area trekking permit issued by deparment of immigration
  • Transportation Costs: Bus (Kathmandu-Arughat by  local bus),  (Sotikhola by shared Jeep), (Dharapani- Besishar by shared jeer) & Available bus services Besisahar to kathmandu. (Tourist bus/ local bus)
  • All accommodations during the trek (twin sharing basis with common toilet)
  • All meals during trek  ( Breakfast, lunch nd Dinner) Menu available 
  • Government-licensed and experienced English-speaking trekking guide
  • Porters to carry luggage on 1:2 ratio (max. of 20 kg)

Cost Exclusions:

  • International airfare and travel taxes
  • Nepal entry visa fee (tourist visas are issued upon arrival at the Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu. Fee is 40 USD for 30 days stay)
  • Entrance fees for private museums, monasteries, sideshows etc.
  • Personal donations for schools, monasteries, churches, etc.
  • Medical/personal travel insurance (must cover emergency evacuation cost)
  • Medical first aid kit
  • Personal trekking gear
  • All meals and beverages in KathmanduAll beverages during trek (mineral water, tea, coffee, soft drinks, etc.)
  • Dessert, snacks and dry food during trek
  • Personal expenses such as hot shower, telephone calls, laundry, wifi and battery charging
  • Tips for guide and porter (expected by staff)

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Trip Map

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Manaslu Circuit with Tsum Valley Map