21 Days Manaslu Circuit and Tsum Valley Trek

FromUS$ 2400 per person

Trip Details

Duration: 21 Days
Destination: Nepal
Grade: Strenous

Altituade : 5000m

Best Season : Feb - May, Sep - Nov

Per day walking : 5 - 6 hours

21 Days Manaslu Circuit and Tsum Valley Trek Itinerary & Price

21 Days Manaslu Circuit and Tsum Valley Trek is one of the most popular restricted trekking trails within the Manaslu Region trekking routes. The trekking follows the Budigandaki River originated from Mt. Manaslu (8th tallest mountain of the world) and revolves around the Ganesh Himal, Buddha Himal, Sringi Himal and other mountain vistas. Trekking to Tsum Valley is blissful act to do as this place is considered as the most sacred place where during 8th century Padmasambhava created tranquil place for people affected by war, famine and religious persecution to get shelter. Let’s trek to this newly opened trekking route which was opened for all just in 2002.

21 Days Manaslu Circuit and Tsum Valley Trek has become one of the most popular trekking routes of Nepal. Known famously among Buddhists followers as Himalayan pilgrimage destination located at Trans-Himalayan region Tsum is definitely a place to be up in the Himalayas. Tsum is Tibetan word which means Tsombo as vivid. As the name Tsum implies the place is equally alluring, Tibetan origin people’s culture and various stoned slabs written inscriptions. Moreover, the place identifies itself with Chortens and Mani Walls. Though Manaslu region was opened in 2002 Tsum Valley was opened in 2008. The place is rich in green lush vegetations and wildlife. Ancient monasteries like Rachen Gumba which is located on plateau of the valley. The place is very effervescent because it is located opposite to the slope of Mt. Ganesh. As the place is still not explored by many trekkers you can experience tranquility and untainted beauty of nature. Experience the virgin beauty of the majestic Budigandaki and Shear Khola civilization.

Book the 21 Days Manaslu Circuit and Tsum Valley Trek with team of Welcome Nepal Treks & Tours. Exploring around this recently opened off the beaten trekking paths will endow remarkable memory tale. The tale will comprise of numerous rivers, forests, mountain vistas, caves, monasteries and multiethnic villages you can share it for generations to come.

Outline Itinerary

Day 01: Arrive at Kathmandu Arrival.
Day 02: Kathmandu City Tour & Trek Preparation
Day 03: Drive to Arughat (530m - 6hrs).
Day 04: Trek to Sotikhola (730m - 5hrs).
Day 05: Trek to Machhakhola (825m - 5hrs).
Day 06: Trek to Jagat (13330m - 6 hrs).
Day 07: Trek to Lokpa (2240m - 6hrs).
Day 08: Trek to Chumling (2600m - 4 hrs).
Day 09: Trek to Chhokangparo (3010m - 6 hrs).
Day 10: Trek to Rachen Gompa.(3300m - 6hrs).
Day 11: Rachen Gompa through Nile (3361m.) to Mu Gompa (3700m - 6hrs)
Day 12: Mu Gompa.
Day 13: Trek from Mu Gumpa to Rainjam (2600m.) Via Chhule (3347m - 6hrs).
Day 14: Trek to Gomba Lungdang (3200m. - 5hrs)
Day 15: Trek to through Rainjam(2600m) to Ripchet(2470m - 6hrs).
Day 16: Trek to Philim via Lokpa (1700m - 6hrs).
Day 17: Trek to Khorlabeshi (930m - 6hrs).
Day 18: Trek to Soti Khola (730m - 6hrs).
Day 19: Trek to Arughat (570m - 5hrs)
Day 20: Drive to Kathmandu
Day 21: Departure

What’s Included

Airport Transfer by Private Vehicle as itinerary
Twin/ Double Sharing Basis 3* Standard Category Accommodations in Kathmandu
Daily Breakfast in Kathmandu
Guided City Tour in Kathmandu
Heritage and Monuments Entrance Fees
All the Ground Transportation by Private Vehicles/ Tourist Bus/ Public bus/ Jeep as per the Guest Require
Three meals (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner) during Treks
Tea Houses accommodation during the treks
Government licensed English speaking Guide and Porters to carry your luggage during the trek (1 porter Between 2 Person basis), their food, accommodation, salary, insurance, equipments, and medicine.
Travel & Rescue arrangement.
Special Permit for manaslu region
Annapurna Conversation Area Project (ACAP) permits.
Trekker's Information Management System (TIMS) card fees.
First aid medical kit.
Duffle bag, down jacket, sleeping bag and walking pole if necessary.
Farewell dinner in typical Nepali Restaurant with cultural dance show
All our government taxes, vat, official expenses & service charges

What’s not Included

Travel insurance
International airfare
Nepal entry visa charge.
All beverages and others personal expenses
Snacks and other personal expenses
Hot shower-WiFi during the trek
Tips for guide, porter and driver

Day 01Arrive at Kathmandu Arrival. Meet by our representative in airport and transfer to the hotel. Our representative assists to check in hotel process and give short brief about program. You can take rest and fresh. You can walk in evening in Thamel (tourist hub of Kathmandu). Overnight at 3 star hotel (Thamel Eco Resort or The address Kathmandu Hotel)
Day 02Kathmandu City Tour & Trek Preparation Trek preparation and Half day sightseeing in Kathmandu. In the morning after breakfast, we introduced your trek guide / leader. It will provide an opportunity to know your guide/leader and can ask questions about treks. After discussing with trek guide/leader, we start sightseeing tour. We provide private vehicle and guide for city sightseeing tour, you have time to shopping for trekking gear. Kathmandu Durbar Square The Kathmandu Durbar Square is listed UNESCO and this complex of palaces, courtyards and temples, built between 12th and 18th Centuries, used to be the seat of ancient Malla Kings of Kathmandu. It is the place where kings of Nepal are crowned and their coronations solemnized. An intriguing piece here is the 17th century stone inscription set into the wall of the palace with writings in 15 languages. Kumari Temple: Kumari temple is the residence of the living Goddess. Kumari, known as Virgin Goddess has got some specialties, she must be chosen from a typical Newari cast with nobody marks and injuries and will be replaced by another Kumari after puberty. Kasthamandap: Kasthamandap is believed to be constructed from the wood of a single tree in the sixteenth century. Kasthamandap is situated near to the Kumari Temple. The name Kathmandu was named after this temple. Patan Durbar Square: The Patan Durbar Square is made in 1600s by Mall Dynasty and the royal palace of Malla kings. It is situated in the heart of Patan City, also listed in UNESCO heritage sites.The square, consists of enchanting mélange of palace buildings, artistic courtyards and graceful pagoda temples. The former royal palace complex is the center of Patan's religious and social life and houses a museum containing an array of bronze statues and religious objects. There are three main courtyards or chowks, so named central MulChowk, SundariChowk and Keshav Narayan Chowk in the square. The SundariChowk holds in its center a masterpiece of stone architecture, the Royal bath called Tushahity.The Square also holds old Newari residential houses. There are various other temples and structures in and around Patan Durbar Square build by the Newar Community. Overnight at 3 star hotel (Thamel Eco Resort or The address Kathmandu Hotel)
Day 03Drive to Arughat (530m - 6hrs). In morning, after taking breakfast at hotel, your guide come to pick up . This will take 6 hours along with Kathmandu –Pokhara highway (Prithivi Highway) till Dumre and right turn from there and reach Arughat. Overnight in Arughat at tea house lodge. Meal: breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Day 04Trek to Sotikhola (730m - 5hrs). You trek over a flat leveled path along the bank of Budhi Gandaki River through mostly terraces, numerous villages, green hills, some pretty waterfalls and lush green forest. To reach Liding, the trail fluctuates uphill and downhill through forest of Sal, Chilaune and other local vegetation. Liding is a village that lies on the banks of the Budhi Gandaki. Overnight in Sotikhola at tea house lodge. Meal: breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Day 05Trek to Machhakhola (825m - 5hrs). We reckon this takes about six hours. The meandering path passes through forest, villages, streams, pretty waterfalls and green valley’s until you reach Lapu Besi. This is a village mainly occupied by Mongolian inhabitants. Now you again traverse the zigzag path to reach Machha Khola and on to Khorlabeshi. There is a small market hereabouts with a few shops and lodges. Overnight in Machhakhola at tea house lodge. Meal: breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Day 06Trek to Jagat (13330m - 6 hrs). You cross the Machha Khola [Fish Stream] and head upstream to the tiny village of Khola Bensi and the hot springs at Tatopani. The trail is quite exposed and challenging in places. After a short section of forest path you reach the single teahouse at Doban. At Lauri, you cross the river on a suspension bridge, and then climb on a high path to the fields of Jagat, where you camp. Overnight in Jagat at tea house lodge. Meal: breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Day 07Trek to Lokpa (2240m - 6hrs). The early part of trek moves gently uphill and then follows a flat leveled path. You cross a suspension bridge over Budhi Gandaki before you enter Philim. Philim is a big village mainly inhabited by the Gurungs. From Philim you climb a gradual uphill stopping for lunch at Ekle Bhatti. Lokpa is the first village as you enter the Tsum valley. Overnight in Lokpa at tea house lodge. Meal: breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Day 08Trek to Chumling (2600m - 4 hrs). You take an ascending route to reach Chumling stopping for lunch along the way. Chumling is located on the south face of the Shingri Himal. This day you enjoy a pleasant visit to the Gombas of Chumling. This day is challenging as it is an ascending path that stretches on almost the entire route. Overnight in Chumling at tea house lodge. Meal: breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Day 09Trek to Chhokangparo (3010m - 6 hrs).This is a tough and long day of walking but the scenic views of the valley amply compensates for the long walk. Chhokangparo is situated on a flat land and consists of 2 settlements, Chhokang and Paro. From here you can get superb views of the Ganesh Himal range. Some households practice polyandry down here. This area is prominent for its Tibetan Buddhist heritage. Overnight in Chhokangparo at tea house lodge. Meal: breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Day 10Trek to Rachen Gompa.(3300m - 6hrs). This is a tough and long day of walking but the scenic views of the valley amply compensates for the long walk. Chhokangparo is situated on a flat land and consists of 2 settlements, Chhokang and Paro. From here you can get superb views of the Ganesh Himal range. Some households practice polyandry down here. This area is prominent for its Tibetan Buddhist heritage. Overnight in Rachen Gumpa at tea house lodge. Meal: breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Day 11Rachen Gompa through Nile (3361m.) to Mu Gompa (3700m - 6hrs) Nile is the last village heading north in the upper Tsum valley. This village is situated on the banks of the Shiar Khola and it consists of large number of households. Mu Gompa is home to a very old monastery and there are no village establishments here. It is located at the highest and farthest point in the Tsum valley. This trail is used to import and export things to and from Tibet. You may come across several yak trains supplying goods to local villages. Overnight in Mu Gompa at tea house lodge. Meal: breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Day 12Mu Gompa. Today we can take excursions to the many snow covered peaks in the area for the most spectacular views of this trek. Take a Half day walk to the Nunnery and to a small pond a big further up to Nunnery. Or day a full day trek to Vajyo with your packed lunch as there are no places to buy our lunch. Overnight in Mu. Gumpa at tea house lodge. Meal: breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Day 13Trek from Mu Gumpa to Rainjam (2600m.) Via Chhule (3347m - 6hrs). On an entirely descending path. This day you can enjoy glimpses of the Punchen Himal that is unique in shape. This day you continue your descent by retracing the path from your ascent. Overnight in Rainjam at tea house lodge. Meal: breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Day 14Trek to Gomba Lungdang (3200m. - 5hrs) On the way you can enjoy views of Manaslu and Ganesh Himal. Gomba Lungdang is home to a beautiful and large monastery that houses monks (all females). Men are not permitted in some areas of this monastery. The most spectacular sunrise through Ganesh Himal range is a magic moment. Overnight in Gomba Lungdang at tea house lodge. Meal: breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Day 15Trek to through Rainjam(2600m) to Ripchet(2470m - 6hrs). After Breakfast at Gumpa, we take downhill keep our unforgettable and very close views of Ganesh Himal range to Rainjam and then gradual up and down hill to Ripchet, Ripchet is a big village where there are about 70 families living, it’s one of the most laid back village in this region, You can find very simple home stays. Overnight at Ripchet at tea house lodge. Meal: breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Day 16Trek to Philim via Lokpa (1700m - 6hrs). As you follow the descending route you will pass by fairly dense pine forest where many species of birds inhabit the forest. May see some Musk dears on the other side of the river on sunny days. Philim offers you excellent landscape and the village itself is live and some nice lodges . Overnight in Philim at tea house lodge. Meal: breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Day 17Trek to Khorlabeshi (930m - 6hrs). On a completely descending path. You leave the cultivated region around Philim as you descend along the path that follows the banks of the Budhi Gandaki River. At Tatopani (Natural Hot spring) you can relax in the warm and revitalize waters of the hot spring. Overnight in Khorlabeshi at tea house lodge. Meal: breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Day 18Trek to Soti Khola (730m - 6hrs). Today you pass through some mice villages as you observe the villagers absorbed in their daily chores. You can enjoy the pristine beauty of the waterfalls on both sides of the river. Khorlabesi is a split point to take another trail to Gorkha if you like. Overnight in Sotikhola at tea house lodge. Meal: breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Day 19Trek to Arughat (570m - 5hrs) you cross over the bridges and cultivated areas and villages before you finally reach Arughat from where it started. Overnight in Arughat at tea house lodge. Meal: breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Day 20Drive to Kathmandu Drive to Kathmandu and dinner with cultural program. This is a picturesque journey. While driving, you head up to Dhading Besi and Malekhu which is famous for delicious fish. En route, you can enjoy the mountain views, green sceneries, rice terrace fields, vegetable fields and people engaged happily in their daily life activities. From Naubishe you climb up to Thankot, the gateway to the capital city of Kathmandu; and this concludes our Tsum Valley trek. Nepali cultural dinner. Overnight at 3 star hotel (Thamel Eco Resort or The address Kathmandu Hotel) Meal: breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Day 21Departure After taking breakfast, our representative come in hotel and transfers to airport. Meal: breakfast.

Start Date	End Date	Cost	Status
21 August, 2022	10 September, 2022	US $2400	Available
28 August, 2022	17 September, 2022	US $2400	Available
07 September, 2022	27 September, 2022	US $2400	Available
14 September, 2022	04 October, 2022	US $2400	Available
21 September, 2022	11 October, 2022	US $2400	Available
28 September, 2022	18 October, 2022	US $2400	Available
07 October, 2022	27 October, 2022	US $2400	Available
14 October, 2022	03 November, 2022	US $2400	Available
21 October, 2022	10 November, 2022	US $2400	Available
28 October, 2022	17 November, 2022	US $2400	Available
07 November, 2022	27 November, 2022	US $2400	Available
14 November, 2022	04 December, 2022	US $2400	Available
21 November, 2022	11 December, 2022	US $2400	Available
28 November, 2022	18 December, 2022	US $2400	Available
07 December, 2022	27 December, 2022	US $2400	Available
14 December, 2022	03 January, 2023	US $2400	Available
21 December, 2022	10 January, 2023	US $2400	Available
28 December, 2022	17 January, 2023	US $2400	Available
14 February, 2023	06 March, 2023	US $2400	Available
28 February, 2023	20 March, 2023	US $2400	Available
07 March, 2023	27 March, 2023	US $2400	Available
14 March, 2023	03 April, 2023	US $2400	Available
21 March, 2023	10 April, 2023	US $2400	Available
28 March, 2023	17 April, 2023	US $2400	Available
07 April, 2023	27 April, 2023	US $2400	Available
14 April, 2023	04 May, 2023	US $2400	Available
21 April, 2023	11 May, 2023	US $2400	Available
28 April, 2023	18 May, 2023	US $2400	Available
07 May, 2023	27 May, 2023	US $2400	Available
14 May, 2023	03 June, 2023	US $2400	Available
21 May, 2023	10 June, 2023	US $2400	Available
28 May, 2023	17 June, 2023	US $2400	Available
07 June, 2023	27 June, 2023	US $2400	Available
14 June, 2023	04 July, 2023	US $2400	Available
21 June, 2023	11 July, 2023	US $2400	Available
28 June, 2023	18 July, 2023	US $2400	Available