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The Manaslu & Tsum Valley Trek is a remote and culturally rich journey in Nepal’s Himalayas, combining dramatic mountain scenery with ancient Tibetan-influenced villages. Circling Mount Manaslu (8,163 m), the world’s eighth-highest peak, the trek offers stunning views of snow-capped mountains, deep gorges, and pristine forests. The hidden Tsum Valley, known as the “Valley of Happiness,” is famous for its Buddhist monasteries, mani walls, and traditional lifestyle that has remained largely unchanged for centuries. Less crowded than the Annapurna or Everest regions, this trek is ideal for adventurers seeking natural beauty, spiritual heritage, and an authentic Himalayan experience.
Short Manaslu & Tsum Valley (18-Day Trek) This longer, more culturally immersive itinerary includes the sacred Tsum Valley.
Pre-Trek: Arrival in Kathmandu (1,400m / 4,593ft).
Activity: Arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM). Transfer to the hotel.
Key Tasks:
Get a good night’s sleep.
Double-check your gear. You can buy or rent anything you’ve forgotten in Thamel (the tourist hub district).
Meeting & greeting at the hotel Lobby followed by a trek briefing by our Trek Leader/Guide.
Accommodation: Hotel (1 Night), Kathmandu.
Drive: 7- 8 hours by private jeep.
Elevation: 920 m ( 3,018 ft )
Distance: 162 K’s ( 100 Miles )
Coordinates: 27.8960° N, 84.8763° E
Accommodation: Teahouse, (1Night), Macchi Khola
Highlight: Scenic drive along the Budhi Gandaki river, transitioning from city to countryside.
Meals: No meals included
Trek: Machha Khola – Jagat (1,410m (4,626ft)
Travel time: 6-7 hours.
Distance: 22 K’s (14 Miles)
Coordinates: 28.3791° N, 84.8342° E
Accommodation: Teahouse. (1Night), Jagat
Highlight: Enter the Manaslu Restricted Area. Checkpoint for permits.
Meals: No Meals Included
Trek: Jagat – Deng 1,804m (5,919ft)
Travel time: 6-7 hours.
Distance: 24K’s (15Miles)
Coordinates: 28.5929° N, 84.8793° E
Accommodation: Teahouse, (1Night), Deng
Highlight: Landscape and architecture begin to show strong Tibetan influence.
Note: Permit checking point, at Phillim Hamlet.
Distance: 20K’s (12 Miles)
Coordinates: 28.6781° N, 84.9488° E
Accommodation: Teahouse, (1Night), Nile
Meals: No meals included
Highlight: First spectacular views of Shringi Himal. Possibly animal sightings. Nice Teahouses.
Travel time: 7-8 hours.
Distance: 20K’s (12 Miles)
Coordinates: 28.6781° N, 84.9488° E
Accommodation: Teahouse, (1Night), Nile
Meals: No meals included
Highlight: First spectacular views of Shringi Himal. Possibly animal sightings. Nice Teahouses.
Travel time: 7-8 hours.
Distance: 20K’s (12 Miles)
Coordinates: 28.6781° N, 84.9488° E
Accommodation: Teahouse, (1Night), Dumje
Meals: No meals included
Highlight: First spectacular views of Shringi Himal. Possibly animal sightings. Nice Teahouses.
Trek: Dumje – Namrung (rejoins main trail)
Travel time: 7-8 hours.
Distance: 20K’s (12 Miles)
Coordinates: 28.6781° N, 84.9488° E
Accommodation: Teahouse, (1Night), Namrung
Meals: No meals included
Highlight: First spectacular views of Shringi Himal. Possibly animal sightings. Nice Teahouses.
Trek: Namrung – Shyala 3,575m (11,731ft)
Travel time: 5-6 hours.
Distance: 10 K’s (6 Miles)
Coordinates: 28.6459° N, 84.6380° E
Accommodation: Teahouse, (1Night), Shyala
Highlight: Stunning first views of Mt. Manaslu; visit the ancient Samagaon Monastery.
Trek: Shyala – Samagaon 3,530 m (11,581 ft)
Travel time: 3 – 4 hours.
Distance: 9 K (5 Miles)
Coordinates: 28.6459° N, 84.6380° E
Accommodation: Teahouse, (1Night), Samagaon
Highlight: Beautiful remote town, Grand Gompa, yak pastures & traditional village.
Activities: Hike to Manaslu Base Camp (4,400m / 14,436ft) or Pungyen Gompa. ·
Highlight: Close-up views of glaciers and practice for higher altitudes. ·
Accommodation: Lodge.
Activities: (Day Hike to Manaslu Basecamp 4800m 15748 ft or Pungyen Gompa 4,660 m)
Optional: ‘Birendra Tal’ Short walk from Sama Gaun for those who want to preserve, recover & regain their energy and strength.
Travel time: 6-7 hours.
Distance: 11K’s (6.7 Miles)
Coordinates: 28.6533° N, 84.5794° E
Accommodation: Teahouse, (1Night), Samagaon
Highlight: Manaslu Basecamp is the launching point for climbers attempting to summit Mount Manaslu.
Trek: Sama Goan – Samdo 3,860m (12,664ft)
Travel time: 2 – 3 hours.
Distance: 12 K (7.5 Miles)
Coordinates: 28.6533° N, 84.5794° E
Accommodation: Teahouse, (1Night), Samdo
Highlight: Yaks, Mani Walls, Aves, cross treelines, cross river Budi Gandaki. Short trek to aid acclimatization; Samdo is a traditional Tibetan refugee village.
Further acclimatization with incredible high-altitude desert views. Accommodation: Lodge.
Activities: (Hike to the Tibetan Border {4,850m} or explore the valley.)
Travel time: 7-8 hours.
Distance: 15K’s (11 Miles)
Coordinates: 28.6410° N, 84.5088° E
Accommodation: Teahouse, (1Night), Samdo
Activities: Hike to the Tibetan Border (4,850m) or explore the valley.
Highlight: Nepal Tibet Border, exotic animals like bluesheep, Pikas etc.
Trek: Samdo to Dharmasala, 4,450m (14,613ft)
Travel time: 3.4 – 4 hours.
Coordinates: 28.6410° N, 84.5088° E
Accommodation: Teahouse, (1Night), Dharmasala
Highlight: Spectacular view of the Himalayas
Trek: Dharmasala to Larkya La Pass, 5,106m (16,752ft) to Bimthang
Travel time: 8-10 hours (challenging day).
Distance: 18K’s (11 Miles)
Coordinates (Pass): 28.6167° N, 84.4333° E
Descent to Bimthang: 3,720m (12,205ft)
Coordinates (Bimthang): 28.5833° N, 84.4000° E
Highlight: The climax of the trek – crossing the high pass with panoramic Himalayan views.
Trek: Bimthang to Dharapani, 1,860m (6,102ft)
Travel time: 7-8 hours.
Distance: 21K’s (13 Miles)
Coordinates: 28.5392° N, 84.3878° E
Accommodation: Teahouse, (1Night), Dharapani
Highlight: Exit the restricted area and join the Annapurna Circuit trail.
Drive: 8-9 hours by private jeep. (Dharapani to Beshishar Jeep ride & Catch a Bus to Kathmandu from B.S)
Distance: 243K’s (143 Miles)
Days 9-16: Same as Classic Itinerary (Namrung to Dharapani).
Day 17: Drive from Dharapani to Kathmandu Key Addition (Tsum Valley):
Mu Gompa Elevation: 3,709m (12,169ft)
Coordinates: 28.7833° N, 85.0000° E
Highlight: Ancient Buddhist monasteries, unique culture, and remote valleys
