Overview of Manaslu Tsum Valley Trek
Manaslu Tsum Valley Trek is a beautiful combination trekking route in Nepal because of wilderness beauty, Authentic Adventure, and exploring Local people’s lifestyle as Lamaism Bhotea their Cultural & Religion. There are many monasteries and white snow peaks such as Mt Manaslu 8163m, Mt Ganesh Himal 7422m many more. First, visit Tsum valley as remoteness settled close to Tibet border. Then trekking continues towards the Manalsu circuit, High pass of Larkya Pass 5160m end in part of Annapurna circuit Dharapani Besisahar. The trail continues along Budhigandaki River till the high pass of Larkya then follows Marshayangdi River. It is such a beautiful trekking route in Nepal. We can organize three treks here Manaslu Trek or Tsum Valley Trek or same time Manaslu Tsum Valley Trek.
Manaslu Tsum Valley Trekking is exploring typical lifestyles and hidden culture, very religious places like Buddhist monuments Monasteries, Tsorten, Prayer Wheels, Mani Walls, Stupa, etc. There are male and female monasteries such as Rachen Gompa, Mu Gompa, Lho Gompa, etc. Glorious view of the World’s 8th highest Mountain Mt. Manaslu 8167m and many more peaks. It is an authentic adventure and wilderness beauty.
Manaslu Tsum Valley Trekking commences Kathmandu to Arughat or Soti Khola by vehicle then, start trekking along Budi Gandaki River. It will be 3 weeks perfect itinerary at regional cost. We provide first-class services in a full board package. There are fully tea house facilities. The major things are to observe geographical diversity, people, culture, religious customs, etc. Most of the places they have huge male & female monasteries as Rachen Gompa Female Monastery and Mu Gompa, Gumbalumda Monastery in Tsum Valley, and Manaslu region has Lho Monastery and Samagaun. There are lots of popular caves like Mila Ripa caves in Tsum valley and many other caves. You can explore the exotic area, wilderness landscapes, and they grow some crops and vegetables as wheat, buckwheat, barley and potatoes some vegetables. They have Yaks, Goats, Sheep and Cows. You will see those attractions mountains Mt Manaslu the world’s 8th highest peak 8163m and many glorious peaks such as Mt. Ganesh Himal many more. Manaslu Tsum Valley trekking is easily accessed by vehicle and after ending also catch a vehicle to return to Kathmandu.
Manaslu Tsum Valley Trekking trail required specail permits as seperately. You need to issue 4 permits as Tsum Valley Special permit, Manaslu Special Permit, Manaslu Conservation (MCAP) and Annapurna Conservation (ACAP) and they required you need minimum of two person. We need your passport photo copy, passport size photos to issue it. We Unique Nepal Advetnrue Treks will issue it. It is wonderufl trekking very combination because you are walking from low level and farming terraces to middle hill and Mountains people lifestyle and thier cultures, customes and lifestyle. We organize nicely and our staffs will take care so much and they provide excellent services and make successful your trip.
The lifestyle and culture, tradition, and religion in Manaslu Tsum Valley Trek
Most of the people are living mixes such as Lama, Gurung, and others. They have their own culture, traditions, customs, language, dress up, and they have their own festivals. The mountain area people are very religious, they are Buddhist and every village has Buddhist monasteries. They are farmers, they grow lots of crops and vegetables.
How about Lodging Fooding in Manaslu Tsum Valley Circuit Trekking?
They have well-managed lodges and neat and clean rooms with beds. They are farmers and grow so many crops and vegetables. Furthermore, they provide local organic, hygienic meals with warm hospitality.
Route of Manaslu Tsum Trekking
First visit to Tsum Valley Route
First visiting to Tsum Valley route is aong, Arughat Bazaar 600m, Sotikhola 700m, Machhikhola 870m, Jagat1340m, Philim 1570m, Chumling 2385m, Chhokangparo 3030m, Rachen Gompa 3250m, Nile 3360m, Mu Gompa 3700m.
Route of Manalsu Trek
Second Part Manaslu Route is along Deng 1860m, Namrung 2630m, Lho Monastery 3180m, Samagaon 3520m, Samdo 3875m, Dharamshala 4460m, Larkya Pass 5160m, Bimtang 3590m, Goa 2515m, Tilje 2300m, Dharapani 1963m, Besisahar 760m, Kathmandu.
How about Transportations in Manaslu Trek?
You need to use vehicle transactions before starting your trek and after ending your trek according to mentioned below.
- Airport picks up and drops off by the private vehicle.
- Kathmandu to Arughat and a bit further till Sotikhola by local bus or private jeep as you wish.
- After ending your trek, Dharapani to Besisahar by local jeep.
- Besisahar to Kathmandu by comfortable bus or private vehicle.
- We arrange according to your required private or public vehicle.
Attractions Mountain View in Manaslu Circuit Trek
There are many crystal-clear white snow peaks in Manaslu circuit trek.
- Mt. Manaslu 8163m / 26782ft.
- Ganesh Himal 7422m / 24350ft.
- Shringi Himal 7161m / 23495ft.
- Himalchuli 7893m / 25895ft.
- Nadichuli (Peak 29) 7871m / 25824ft.
- Buddha Himal 6772m / 22218ft.
- Annapurna-II 7937m / 26040ft.
- Himlung 7126m / 23380ft.
- Larkya Peak 6249m / 20502ft.
- Lamjung Himal 6983m / 22910ft.
How about Lakes and Rivers views in Manaslu Tsum Valley Circuit Trek?
There are two lakes and two rivers in Manaslu trek. Trekking is following first Budi Gandaki River then after Larke La Pass following Marshyangdi river. You will see two beautiful lakes Birendra Lake and Ponkar lake and Manaslu glacier.
Do We Need Any Entry Permits for Manaslu Tsum Valley Trek?
Yes, you should issue some permits to visit the Manaslu and Tsum Valley Special Permits. And, they required a minimum of two people to issue special permits. They required another permit too, like Manaslu and Annapurna Conservation Permits.
We Unique Nepal Adventure Treks will organize all the permits as required. It would be below-mentioned. We need your original passport and passport-size photos. We issue it easily and our guide will carry it during trek. After success in your trek, he gives you a souvenir. He has to report every check post.
- Manaslu Special Permit – US$ 75 to 100 according to trekking season.
- Tsum Valley Special Permit – US$ 50
- MCAP (Manaslu Conservation Area Project) – Nrs. 3000/-
- ACAP (Annapurna Conservation Area Project) – Nrs. 3000/-
- TIMS (Trekking Information Management System) – Nrs. 1000/-
Best Time to Visit in Manaslu Tsum Valley Trekking
Manaslu Tsum Valley Trekking is one of the authentic adventure high passes and exploring the local lifestyle culture, tradition, and religion. We can say the best time is Autumn and Spring is always the best weather and temperature, with crystal clear, open views. Monsoon is mostly cloudy and raining, with no good visibility, but trekking can be possible and sometimes can be open. Winter is too snowy and cold, and most of the mountain people drop. Lodge will be closed, that’s the way we don’t recommend January and February.
- Autumn Season: September, October, November, December.
- Main Winter: January and February – Heavy snow and closed the lodges.
- Spring Season: March, April and May – Always fine weather.
- Monsoon Season: June, July and August – Raining and Cloudy.
Cost of Manaslu Tsum Valley Trek
We provide excellent services full board package cost is US$ 1575 each. It is a two-person price if you are a single visitor, the cost would be a bit more. If group size is increased, the cost will be decreased. For further information, feel free, thank you.
Trekking Gear of Tsum Valley, Manaslu Trek?
Tsum Valley Manaslu Trek is a medium and strenuous high pass adventurous trek and a more than three weeks walking trek. There will be most of the time cooling weather, so you must prepare nice and warm enough clothing a big jacket as a down jacket, warm enough fleece, a warm hat, gloves, warm trousers or trekking pains, some quick-dry trekking t-short, half paint, warm enough negative sleeping bag, comfortable trekking boot, light sandal, headlight, 2-liter water bottle, sun cream, sunglasses, etc. normally these listed trekking gear recommend due to sometimes can be rain and snow over the pass then get cold. Warm enough and good gear are much important for trekking.
Carry your important medicine
Medicine is very important if you have any disease, you must carry the medicine with you. That “prevention is better than cure” mountain region we can’t find any healthcare, clinic, or hospital if there is a clinic you may not get according to your problem medicine. So; I humble request, please prepare if you are continually taking any medicine. It is very important, but our company will provide something first aid kit bag normally for a headache, fever, stomach problem as diarrhea, cough & cold some bandage, tape & Diamox for high altitude sickness, etc.
