Trip Highlights
- Trek around Mt Manaslu (8,163 m) – the worlds eighth tallest mountain
- Milarepa Piren Phu Cave (pigeon cave), the most sacred cave in the Tsum Valley
- Majestic views of glaciers, lakes, rocks, and mountains – Manasalu, Himchuli, Ganesh, and many more on Nepal- Tibet border
- Cross Larkya La Pass ( 5,106m) – one of the longest passes in the Himalayas
- Ancient Buddhist stupas, monasteries, and Tibetan lifestyle
Manaslu & Tsum Valley Trek starts from Sotikhola, climbs up the Budhi Gandaki Valley through pine and rhododendron forest, and heads up over a ridge that leads to Lokpa, the entrance to Tsum Valley. However, it will take us three days to reach Lokpa. From Soti Khola, we begin ascending – the first day, we will stop at Machha Khola, followed by Jagat, and finally at Lokpa. From Lokpa, you hike to Chumling, known for its three monasteries – Pango Gumba, Mani Dhungyr, and Gurwa Gumba. After a night at Chumling, you will head to Chhokangparo via Domje (the largest village in Tsum Valley). Chhokangparo is famous for its magnificent views of Himalchuli and Ganesh Himal. As you hike from Chhokangparo into the upper inner Himalayan valley through refreshing bamboo and exotic rhododendron forests in lower regions. Higher trials pass through silent alpine glades and rugged high mountain deserts. You will also be visiting Piren Phu cave- the most sacred cave in the region on your way to Nile from Chhokangparo. From Nile, you will ascend further to Mu Gompa – the highest point of the Tsum Valley Trek. Then we descend back from Mu Gompa back to Lokpa and then continue in Manaslu Circuit Trek.
From Lokpa, you will trek west and reach Deng for the night. On the way, you will pass through Ghap, Rana, and Bhiphedi villages. The next destination in this trek is Namrung village – the locals at Namrung are Tibetan descendants. The next day, we leave Namrung and head to Sama Gaun. On the way lies Lho – which is full of mani wall entrance gates and several Buddhist Gompas. After Lho, we trek via Shyala Village to Sama Gaon, known for Sama Gaon Monastery. We will stop for a day at Sama Gaon for acclimatization. During this day, you can choose to visit Manaslu Base Camp, Birendra Lake, or Pungyen Gompa.
Larkya La Pass is not far from Sama Gaon. You just need to trek for a day to Dharmasala. The following day early in the morning, you will hike from Dharmasala to Bhimtang – on the way lies Larkya La Pass (5,160m). The pass is famous for stunning views of Cheo Himal, Kanguru, Himlung Himal, and Annapurna II. It is one of the longest passes in the Himalayas. By reaching Bhimtang, you are near the end of this trek. From Bhimtang one can walk to Gho then Dharapani. You will catch a jeep to Besisahar at the end of the trek.
Trip Itinerary
Day 1: Drive to Soti Khola (730m) from Kathmandu via Arughat
Day 2: Trek to Machha Khola (890m) from Soti Khola
Day 3: Trek to Jagat (1400m) from Machha Khola
Day 4: Trek to Lokpa (2,040m) from Jagat
Day 5: Lokpa (2,040m) to Chumling (2,386m)
Day 6: Trek to Chhokangparo (3,010m) from Chumling
Day 7: Trek to Nile (3,361m) from Chhokangparo via Milarepa Piren Phu Cave
Day 8: Trek to Mu Gompa (3,700m) from Nile
Day 9: Mu Gompa (3,240m) to Chhokangparo (3,010m)
Day 10: Trek to Chumling (2,386m) from Chhokangparo
day 11: Trek to Deng (1860m) from Chumling
Day 12: Trek to Namrung (2,900m) from Deng
Day 13: Trek to Sama Gaon (3,530m) from Namrung
Day 14: Rest day in Sama Gaon (3,530m)
Day 15: Trek to Dharamsala (4,460m) from Sama Gaon
Day 16: Trek to Bhimtang (3,720m) by crossing Larkya la Pass (5,160m), 7-8 hours
Day 17: Trek to Gho (2,550m) from Bhimtang
Day 18: Trek to Dharapani (1,860m) and drive to Bensisahar
Day 19: Drive back to Kathmandu (1,350m) from Bensisahar.
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