Manaslu region
features quiet trails and unique villages, together with spectacular
scenery and remarkably rich bio diversity.
The mix of traditional culture, views of the majestic
Himalayan ranges, glaciers, lakes, fascinating flora and fauna combine to make
it an increasingly popular trekking destination.
Tsum Valley is a sacred Himalayan valley
situated in northern Gorkha district. 'Tsum' comes from the Tibetan word
'Tsombo', and translates roughly to “vivid colors”. This refers to the colorful
geology of the encircling mountains. The Tsum valley is a distinct geographical
area whose full name is 'Tsum Tso Chucksums', which means thirteen provinces
ruled as a single territory. The majestic backdrop of the Ganesh Himal, Sringi
Himal, Boudha Himal ranges makes for wonderful hiking every day. This peaceful
Himalayan valley is rich in ancient art, culture and religion. Hundreds of old
Mani walls and Stupas make the area so auspicious and dozens of great
monasteries including Mu Gompa, Rachen Gompa, Dephu Doma Nannery Gompa and
Millarepa Gompa.
The trails are strewn with artistic
Stupas and lined with Mani walls made of thousands of stone slabs carved with
drawings of deities and inscribed with prayers.
The local people are mostly of Tibetan
origin & speak their own dialect. They
still practice polyandry system and they have their own unique culture and
traditions. They celebrate festivals like Lhosar, Dhacyhang and Saka Dawa.
The trek begins from Soti Khola after
7-8 hour bus/Jeep ride or somewhat less with private transportation. The trail
follows the Budigandaki river valley and passes through several Chhetri, Braman
and Gurung villages and their steep, cultivated farmland. The first three days
you will be deep in the valley made by Budigadaki river. After reaching Jagat
the view slowly opens up and from Salleri you will see spectacular views of the
Sringi Himal. From Nyak Phedi you leave main trail that follows Budigadaki
river valley toward to Manaslu-Larke Pass trek. Trail goes north-east following
Siyar river valley, from where actual Tsum valley trek begins. The trail
continues to Mu Gompa (one of famous monasteries in the area). The hidden valley is surrounded by the Boudha
Himal and Himal Chuli to the west, the Ganesh Himal to the south, and the
Sringi Himal to North. Basically the trail on the way back to Nyak Phedi, where
we re-connect the main Manaslu Larke Pass trail.
Beyond the village of Ghap the valley starts to open
out, offering panoramic views of snow-capped mountains. You will
have the feeling you are entering a secret Buddhist world. There are old
monasteries, mani walls, stupas and prayer flags.
As we go higher the scenery becomes even more
impressive. Approaching Larkya La(5160m), snowy peaks are all around
us. On the western side of Larkya La the trail descends into the heavily
forested valley of the Marsyangdi River, whose course we follow, in the shadows
of the giant mountains of the Annapurna and Manaslu ranges until we meet the
road.
Itinerary
Trekking Grade: Moderate to Strenuous
Maximum elevation: 5170m.
Starting point: Soti Khola
Ending point: Dharapani
Duration of Trip: 25 days
Duration Trek: 19 days
Group Size Maximum: 10
Trekking mode: Tea House
Season:
Late September to Early December and March to May
Days
|
Program
|
Altitude
|
Durations of walk
|
1
|
16-Nov-2019 Arriving in
KTM and transfer to hotel
|
1300m
|
|
2
|
17-Nov-2019 Kathmandu
Valley sightseeing: Swayambhunath
(Monkey Temple), Patan Darbar Square, Pashupatinath Temple and Boddhanath
Stupa. Time 6-7 hours
|
||
3
|
18-Nov-2019 Drive to Soti
Khola by Bus or Jeep
|
700m.
|
7-8 hours
|
4
|
19-Nov-2019 Trek to
Machhakhola
|
870m.
|
5-6 hours
|
5
|
20-Nov-2019 Trek to Jagat
|
1340m.
|
7-8 hours
|
6
|
21-Nov-2019 Trek to Lokpa
|
2240m.
|
6-7 hours
|
7
|
22-Nov-2019 Trek to
Chumling
|
2385m.
|
4-5 hours
|
8
|
23-Nov-2019 Trek to
Chhekhampar
|
3030m.
|
5-6 hours
|
9
|
24-Nov-2019 Trek to Nile
|
3360m.
|
5-6 hours
|
10
|
25-Nov-2019 Trek to Mu
Gompa
|
3700m.
|
3-4 hours
|
11
|
26-Nov-2019 Exploration
day
|
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12
|
27-Nov-2019 Trek to
Rachen Gompa
|
3240m.
|
4-5 hours
|
13
|
28-Nov-2019 Trek to Lokpa
|
2240m.
|
7-8 hours
|
14
|
29-Nov-2019 Trek to Deng
|
1860m.
|
7-8 hours
|
15
|
30-Nov-2019 Trek to Namrung
|
2630m.
|
6-7 hours
|
16
|
01-Dec-2019 Trek to Lho
|
3180m.
|
4-5 hours
|
17
|
02-Dec-2019 Trek to Sama
gaon
|
3520m.
|
3-4 hours
|
18
|
03-Dec-2019 Trek to Samdo
|
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19
|
04-Dec-2019 Trek to
Dharamsala
|
4460m.
|
3-4 hours
|
20
|
05-Dec-2019 Trek to
Bhimthang via Larke Pass (5170m)
|
3800m.
|
6-7 hours
|
21
|
06-Dec-2019 Trek to
Tilije
|
2300m
|
6-7 hours
|
22
|
07-Dec-2019 Trek to
Dharapani drive to Besisahar
|
760m.
|
7-8 hours
|
23
|
08-Dec-2019 Drive to
Kathmandu
|
1300m.
|
5-7 hours
|
24
|
09-Dec-2019 Free Day
|
||
25
|
10-Dec-2019 Departure to
Home
|
Highlights
- Beautiful Mountain river Valleys
- Spectacular Landscapes
- Lush green forest
- High passes
- Waterfalls, Rivers, Lakes & Glaciers
- Picturesque Gurung and Tibetan villages
- Buddhist/Bon/hindu culture
- Ancient Buddhist Monasteries, Stupas
- Colorful pray Flags
- Stunning Mountain views
- Alpine meadows
Trip Cost (single person)
- Trip
Cost per person U.S.
$2295
- Single
Supplement (optional
single accommodation in KTM) U.S. $100
- Trip
Deposit U.S.
$500
The
cost include
- 4 night
Accommodations in Kathmandu including Breakfast
- Three time
food (breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) with Tea or Coffee during the Trekking
- Accommodation
during the trip on sharing basis
- Guide and
porter’s wages, food, accommodation and insurance on Trekking.
- Transfer by reserved four wheel drive from KTM To
Sotikhola, Local Jeep from Dharapani to Besisahar and Reserved Car to KTM
- Conservation and TIMS cards Fee
- Manaslu
restricted area permit
- Airport
Transfer
- Transfer and Guide for Kathmandu sightseeing for a day
Cost
exclude
- Cold and
hard drink and water
- Food in KTM
- Travel
insurance emergency evacuation and personal medical expenses.
- Any
donation along the trail and anything that not mentioned above
- Entrance
fee for city sight seeing
For
more detail Please contact us
P.O.
Box No. 21101
Kapan-12,
KTM, Nepal
Tel.
977-1-4810388
Viber.
977-9841454462
