Manaslu Circuit Trek
A journey shaped by the landscapes, people and experiences of Nepal.
Offered by Nepal Myth & Mountain Trails Pvt. Ltd.
NEPAL · TRAVEL EXPERIENCES
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Tsum Valley, a remote and untouched region, was recently opened in 2007 with initiative from Trekking Agents Association of Nepal (TAAN). This scenic region with panoramic landscape is in Gorkha district. Tsum, means vivid. Passes over 5,000m stretches into northern territory of Nepal bordering with Tibet. Trails wind through beautiful villages leading you to the heart of ancient cultural and traditional hubs Chumche and Chhekampar, which are one of the most remote villages in whole of Nepal. The altitude varies from 1,900 to 5,090m at Ngula Dhojyang pass. This hidden valley is simply surrounded by mountains. There are rumours that Yeti, the abominable snowman once roamed around this area. NOTE: This is a fully organized camping trek.
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 10Trek from Nile to Chhokangparo (10,027 feet / 3,361 m) via Mu Gompa — After breakfast in Nile, you'll leave your pack behind and get an early start up the valley as you make your way to Tsum’s highest and last permanent settlement. The climb up to Mu Gompa is through Tibetan countryside, with rows of chortens and widening mountain vistas, until you reach this large monastery with over 100 monks. (If time permits you can also visit Dhephyudoma Gompa further west on an obvious track.)
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Day 11Trek from Chhokangparo to Gumba Lungdang (10,499 feet / 3200 m) — After breakfast in Chhokangparo, you'll head down below the village on the previous trail for about two hours until a small gompa is reached at Gho. Descend on a narrow trail to the left through the village and drop to a wooden bridge over the Shiar Khola. This is a good place to wash some clothes (and yourself!) after the lack of water further up the Tsum Valley.
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Day 12Trek from Gumba Lungdang to Lokpa (7,349 feet / 2,240 m) — Enjoy another great sunrise and breakfast from Gumba Lundang before you descend on the trail. When you get to Dumje, you'll cross the Laudang Khola and stay on the south bank of the Shiar Khola.
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Day 13Trek from Lokpa to Ghap (7,087 feet / 2,160 m) — After breakfast in Lokpa, you'll start another big day. First, head downhill from Lokpa until Philim comes into view from the left. From here, you'll turn right and cross the Buri Gandaki on a solid bridge and traverse to a welcome bhatti just around the corner for tea and one last view of the Tsum Valley.
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Day 14Trek from Ghap to Lho (10,433 feet / 3,180 m) — After breakfast in Ghap, you'll follow the trail upstream along the river through a dense forest with a few houses and even an animal shelter. After crossing the river at an impressive spot where the view turns toward a narrow gorge, the forest becomes less dense.
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Day 15Trek from Lho to Samagaon (11,745 feet / 3,580 m) — After breakfast in Lho, the trail continues over the Damonan Khola where you'll follow a small tributary and walk in a shady pine forest. This pleasant walk leads to a short climb to a plateau village where you can gaze upon big snow-capped mountains all around you: Himal Chuli and Peak 29 to the left, Manaslu and large glaciers straight ahead, and Ganesh Himal at the far end of the valley.
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Day 16Acclimatization day in Samagaon (Optional Day Hike) — Today is an acclimatization day, so sleep in and relax. Enjoy a refreshing breakfast and then spend the day at Samagaon getting some rest.
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Day 17Trek from Samagaon to Samdo (12,713 feet / 3,875 m) — After breakfast in Samagaon, you'll descend to the Budhi Gandaki River and follow it to a bridge over a side stream. You'll pass several mani walls as the valley begins to widen. The mountain views along this route are amazing and get you close to the Tibetan border.
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Day 18Trek from Samdo to Dharamsala (14,633 feet / 4,460 m) — After breakfast in Samdo, you'll pass a seasonal Tibetan market called Larke Bazaar and descend to the Budi Gandaki River. Cross the wooden bridge and begin walking upward, crossing two streams while witnessing the Larkya Glacier. You'll head around the valley of the Salka Khola and climb up again to Dharamsala, also known as Larke Phedi. Along the route, you'll see many traditional monasteries.
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Day 19Trek from Dharamsala to Bimthang (11,778 feet / 3590 m) via Larkya La Pass (5,160 m) — Today you'll set out on a longer hike so eat a hearty breakfast in Dharamsala. Thought it's a more challenging trail, you'll encounter a number of rustic villages, clear glacier lakes, beautiful valleys, and a wide range of flora and fauna, not to mention some notable snowcapped peaks.
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Day 20Trek from Bimtang to Dharapani (1860 m) — Bimtang is frigid in the morning, so getting up for a cup of warming tea is a good idea! To get warm, we move down the valley into the sun, through forested hillsides to Tilje, at the end of our lost world. Here the inhabitants are a mix of Manangis (of Tibetan descent) and Chettris (Hindus), so they eat a mix of dal bhat, buckwheat dhido, tsampa and Tibetan tea.
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Day 21Drive from Dharapani to Kathmandu — In the morning, you'll say goodbye to the crew and pack up the jeep for the drive back to Kathmandu, stopping for lunch in Kurintar. Expect to be back in Kathmandu by mid-afternoon.
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Day 22Depart Kathmandu — It's time to say farewell to Nepal. Enjoy your last moments in Kathmandu with breakfast in a café, a final stroll through the narrow alleys and temples, and some final souvenir shopping. A driver will be waiting for you at your hotel to take you to the airport for your return flight home. It's best to be at the airport at least two hours prior to departure.
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What's included in your experience
Included
- — International arrival and departure transfer in a private vehicle.
- — Drive from Kathmandu to Soti Khola in a private vehicle.
- — Drive from Dharapani to Kathmandu in a private vehicle.
- — All required trek permit, fees, ACAP and MCAP
- —18 nights accommodation in tea houses during the trek.
- — Meals on a full board basis during the trek (breakfast, lunch, and dinner)
- — English speaking guide and porter during the trek
- — Equipment, Salary, and Insurance for staff
- — Kitbags (Duffle bag)
- — All Governmental taxes.
Not included
- — International flights and Nepal entry visa fee
- — Accommodation, Lunches, and Dinners in Kathmandu
- — Soft drinks, alcoholic beverages like Coke, Beer, Mineral water
- — Personal Trekking gear and equipment
- — Travel insurance and emergency rescues
- — Personal expenses like Phone calls, Wi-Fi, gadget charging, laundry, Shower, Gratitude
- — Other items not mentioned in the price includes
Essential trip information
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Meeting point
Kathmandu
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