Highlights
- Walking into high and scenic Tsum valley within towering Ganesh and Manaslu peaks In the heart of Mid Western Himalaya north of Gorkha district on old route of Tibet border On and off the beaten trail least explored and trekked by other main flow of visitors Around remote and isolated villages enriched with old culture, traditions of great interest From cool alpine forest of rhododendron-magnolia-oaks-pine trees within rolling green hills Walking past low warm paddy fields to alpine hills and towards arctic zone of ice and glaciers .
Overview
Manaslu and Tsum Valley Trekking, leads you to hidden pockets of Mid Western Himalayan between giant and massive mountains of Manaslu (Kutung) and Ganesh (Yangri), where beautiful and scenic located away from mainstream trekking trails on an isolated and remote areas.
Travelers bored with main flow of popular walking on Himalaya region, Tsum valley trekking will be a pure delight of great interest, as this is a virgin country seldom ventured by explorer and trekkers beyond Ganesh and Manaslu Himal.
The areas regarded as one of the last Shangri-la due to its hidden land as its its located North Mid West of Nepal one of the highest and remote areas of Gorkha district.
Tsum Valley Manaslu Trekking leads on the same trail of Manaslu for some days and then parting away from main the route heading towards complete wilderness in the harmony of mountains and local immense culture around villages of Tsum Valley.
Starting from Kathmandu with exciting and interesting overland drive towards rolling hills of Dhading and Gorkha areas to reach a warm valley at Arughat village and then beyond towards cooler zone of alpine terrain, walking into farm villages laden with rich forested areas, and then as walk progress heading into dry and barren country at Tsum Valley.
Tsum Valley in local languages translates as valley of happiness of Tibetan origin, truly a scenic and tranquil areas where villagers seldom sees foreign tourist passing through their villages, so this will be one of the highlight of the adventure trekking into pristine wilderness on and off the beaten tracks.
On reaching Tsum valley past Chumlung and Nele village towards high Mu Gompa with enough time to marvel the surrounding beautiful scenery of mountains and hills including a visit to its interesting old monasteries of Mu and Rachen then our return route leads on the same scenic trail to reach at lower warm areas for drive back to Kathmandu.
Day 01
Arrival in Kathmandu and transfer to the hotel.
On arrival at Kathmandu Tribhuwan International airport, received by our guide and staff for transfer to your hotel in the heart of Kathmandu city around Thamel, an exciting and interesting place to be in Kathmandu.
After checking into your hotel rooms then meet our guide / leader and other members of the group for briefing regarding trekking and related information required in Nepal with Trail Himalaya.
Max Altitude: 1300m
Breakfast
3 star hotel in Kathmandu
Day 02
Free day in Kathmandu with half day sightseeing tour and trek preparation.
Allowing you a day in Kathmandu with tour of Kathmandu city where our city guide will show you the wonders of past history of Nepal visiting world heritage sites of great importance and interest, afternoon at leisure preparation for Around Manaslu Trekking.
Max Altitude: 1300m
Breakfast
3 star hotel in Kathmandu
Day 03
Drive to Mache-Khola 730 m via Gorkha-Dhading and Arughat - 06 hrs.
Morning an interesting drive from Kathmandu towards Nepal Mid West to reach at Arughat and Soti-Khola villages to start our treks, as drive leads through Himalayan foothills to reach high hills and valley of Gorkha district within warm sub-tropical area.
Our journey continues following raging Bhuri-Gandaki River upstream to reach small farm villages at Soti-Khola where our walk begins next morning.
Max Altitude: 900m
Breakfast/lunch/Dinner
Tea house
Day 04
Trek to Jagat
Max Altitude: 1400m
Breakfast/lunch/Dinner
Tea house
Day 05
Trek to Lakuwa 2,240m - 05 hrs.
From Jagat, morning walk leads to higher areas passing scattered farm villages with short climb and downhill to cross over a bridge to reach at Nagjet and Philim, a large village with spread-out farm houses. After Philim walk through farm terraces of golden fields of wheat’s and barley, then a climb on rocky ridge top into bamboo forest area to our overnight stop at Lakuwa on leaving the main trail of Manaslu trekking route.
Max Altitude: 2240m
Breakfast/lunch/Dinner
Tea house
Day 06
Trek to Chumling 2,300 m - 06 hours.
After Lakuwa village and leaving Buri-Gandkai River for a week, our walk heads towards Tsum valley into the valley of happiness, as our route enters narrow gorge then with short descend and uphill climb into rhododendron and pine tree forest walking past small farm villages then climbing above Lungwa Khola to reach at Chumling village for first overnight in Tsum Valley.
Max Altitude: 2300m
Breakfast/lunch/Dinner
Tea house
Day 07
Trek to Chokhan-paro 3,000 m - 05 hours.
From here altitude slowly gains with the mountain views of Ganesh Himal peaks, as the villages and landscapes looks similar to Tibetan windswept plateau. Morning walks with downhill to cross a bridge over Smatiking Khola, with views of Ganesh Himal also known as Yangra at 7,422 m high, walk slowly leads at Chokhan-paro village for overnight stop.
Max Altitude: 3000m
Breakfast/lunch/Dinner
Tea house
Day 08
Trek to Nele 3,300m after a visiting Milarepa cave - 06 hours.
After Chokan-paro heading closer towards upper Tsum area to Nele (Ne-lay) starting with a climb onto open valley within windswept country exists only few small trees that survives around this arid terrain.
Walk continues uphill with views of Ganesh and Manaslu Himal, after a pleasant walk reach at Nele on the way with visit to an old cave of 11th Centaury Saint Milarepa famous and popular Buddhist poet, singer, tantric guru his folk-tales and songs still remembered by Tibetans and Buddhist alike.
Max Altitude: 3300m
Breakfast/lunch/Dinner
Tea house
Day 09
Trek to Mu Gompa 3,800 m - 04 hours.
Morning walk starts on reaching our highest point at Mu Gompa of the adventure, as walk continues with a climb on high arid terrain offering views of high peaks on the way to Mu Gompa for overnight stop.
Max Altitude: 3800m
Breakfast/lunch/Dinner
Tea house
Day 10
Rest day at Mu Gompa to explore the local village and monastery.
Rest and free day at Mu Gompa to explore the village with visit of old Mu Gompa enriched with ancient antique scrolls, statue and relics this is one of the most important monastery of Tsum and Manaslu area.
Max Altitude: 3800m
Breakfast/lunch/Dinner
Tea house
Day 11
Trek back to Chumling 2,350 m - 06 hours.
Today our last day around Tsum valley, as morning leads to long descend to reach Chumling village pastg farm areas and then back into tree lines, after a long downhill walks reaching at Chumling village for last overnight stop within Tsum areas.
Max Altitude: 2350m
Breakfast/lunch/Dinner
Tea house
Day 12
Trek to Philim 1,600 m - 07 hrs
From Chumling village, morning walk downhill following river downstream with views of waterfalls then reaching villages of Samba, Tingding Chhupyang till our walk ends at Philim village for overnight stop.This is a nice farm village with school supported by Japanese (as Mt. Manaslu was first climbed by Japanese so this area is a favorite among Japanese)
Max Altitude: 1600m
Breakfast/lunch/Dinner
Tea house
Day 13
Trek to Mache-Khola
From here onwards into warmer area of paddy fields, after a breakfast walk leads to Tatopani following Buri Gandaki River past small villages of Nagjet, Sidibas Bazaar and Jagat.
Walk further descends to Yaruphant, then he towards lower area with dramatic change in vegetation, finally ending our long day walk at Tatopani for overnight stop, a small farm village with hot spring as Tatopani in Nepali means 'hot water', afternoon enjoy in the hot springs and relax. The local believes warm spring water have a natural power to cure various diseases.
Max Altitude: 900m
Breakfast/lunch/Dinner
Tea house
Day 14
Drive to Kathmandu and transfer to the hotels.
From Soti-Khola village with amazing time on high hills and ridges of Tsum Valley within Ganesh and Manaslu Himalaya, morning an exciting drive of more than six hours leading past beautiful scenery with farm villages and towns and finally reaching at Kathmandu, with afternoon free at leisure for individual activities.
Max Altitude: 1300m
Breakfast
3 star hotel in Kathmandu
Day 15
Final departure.
Last day in Nepal and with Trail Himalaya, with your time for international flight back to your respective countries, our staff and guide transfers you to airport after a great experience on Tsum Valley Trekking.
Max Altitude: 1300m
Breakfast/lunch/Dinner
What's included
- Airport pick-up and transfer to hotel by private vehicle
- A 13 Nights / 14 Days Adventure Trip
- Welcome dinner
- 2 Nights 3* (or similar category) hotel in Kathmandu
- Breakfast for 2 Days in Kathmandu Hotel
- 11 Nights Tea House Accommodation while trekking with 3 meals (Breakfast, lunch, dinner) per day during the trek
- Kathmandu – Lukla round-trip airfare (with airport tax, if any)
- Trekking permit
- TIMS (Trekkers’ Information Management System) Card
- Government Taxes, local taxes (if any)
- 1 English Speaking Guide (Government licensed, trained)
- 1 Porter per two trekkers (if needed)
- 1 Taril Himalaya's T-shirt
- Trekking route map
- Trip Accomplishment Certificate
- First Aid Kit
- Farewell dinner
- Airport Drop for your departure
What's not included
- International Airfare
- Your Travel Insurance
- Rescue & Evacuation.
- Nepal Visa fee (mostly on arrival)
- Lunch and Dinner in Kathmandu
- Tips for Guide and/or Porter
- Drinks and beverage – tea / coffee / bottled water / hot water / alcohol
- Chocolates and sweets
- Hot shower
