The Manaslu Circuit Tsum Valley Trek wander Larkya – La Pass is a magnificent thrilling adventure journey in the remote area of Nepal that leads to the isolated pristine region of Tsum Valley and Manaslu territory which has newly opened trekking routes in comparison with other hiking trails. The Tsum Valley offers the traditional Tibetan Buddhism cultural vibes that broaden your knowledge towards spirituality in the high Himalayas of Nepal witnessed by the majestic mountains such as the Ganesh Himal Range, Sringi Himla allows trekking in the mighty Manaslu (8,163m) which is the eighth highest peak in the world. This trek is mostly a remote and challenging trekking trip in Nepal, so fewer people make plans to trek which is why the trail is fully peaceful and fantastic.
Similarly, The Manaslu Circuit Tsum Valley Trek is possibly the most unforgettable immersive typical cultural experience that let you an opportunity to study living Buddhist traditions that are protected from the wrecked of the outsider world for a century-long in its hidden and well prevented beautiful valley.
Likewise, the most scenically stunning and diverse wilderness adventure available as per your demand complete with the silver snowcapped towering mountain Mt. Manaslu erecting in the serene splendor on the horizon. In other words, it is the two that comprise the most apparently complete and awarding ordeal walking which is currently accessible in the section of the trekking community offered in Nepal.
Manaslu Circut Tsum Valley Trek is the exploration of a hidden gem of Nepal that occupies the crown jewels of cultural taste, a venerated sanctuary of Buddhist monasteries, nunneries, spinning prayer wheels, and deep-throated sounded Tibetan horns rumbling over the far interspace. Furthermore, the place is glory in the glow of patchwork peaceful settlement and locals’ abiding belief in the saintliness of all living creatures, outstanding mountain landscapes of wonderful verdant terraced fields closest to Ganesh Himal adding the spectacular Himalayan sceneries.
Manaslu Circuit Tsum Valley Trek is fast obtaining in popularity that is the area of main choice for all trekkers who are seeking adventure trekking in the blissful Himalayas filled with challenging journeys of fabulous tor that encompasses the heavenly province of Gorkha district. The trip filled up courageous walking activities through the semi-tropical alpine woods, perpendicular track binding in the myriad mind-blowing waterfalls, dense rhododendron jungle, and pine along the thread-hanging suspension bridges impossibly hanging over the higher thundering turquoise whitewater rapids in the surroundings of mighty mountains panorama under the gorgeous pinnacled Himalayan vistas that combined by the classic culmination of a mesmerizing flag festooned high passes round the travel tune over high mountains.
Other unique phenomena of the expedition trip to Manaslu Tsum Valley Circuit present the mule and yak herds used for delivering the basic essential of living life through the valley, bountiful flora and fauna waiting to spellbind at every turn of the trail that the resilient with the ceaselessly optimistic colonize in their welcoming manner which has the one of true most amazing experience in Nepal.
Moreover, The Manaslu Circuit Tsum Valley Trek is the long tea house hike leading the trekkers close to the highest Mount Manaslu through the hidden Tsum valley which was only disclosed in the early 1990s (the trekking section of Tsum was opened much later) that discover the secrets of far off beaten trail out of crowded with the average hiking day of 7 – 8 hours per day is a physically demanding trek of higher fitness level to enjoy a full adventure.
On the other hand, the Tsum Valley trekking territory obtain an elevation of over 3,000 meters explorers have to pass through the 5,106m Larkya La Pass often through snow and Icy trails and require fixed ropes sometimes.
Highlights of Manaslu Circuit Tsum Valley Trek
- Stunning views of Buddha Himal, Ganesh Himal, Sringi Himal, Himalchuli
- Holy spiritual region where Padmasambhava (Guru Rimpochhe) and Milaropa visited for meditations in several dens
- Virgin trail has wonderful mountain views including the world’s eighth highest mountain Mt. Manaslu (8,516m)
- High long pass in the world Larkya La Pass (5,106m)
- Spectacular mountain vistas, geo tropically unique, culturally prosperous the habitants of the upper Budi Gandaki valley called Nupri (the western mountains) dominated by Tibetan culture-related speech, dress, customs
- Get the Buddhist Vibes passing through the Mani walls, ancient Buddhist monasteries, beautiful typical villages including traditional houses
- The courageous challenge off the beaten trekking trails onward to Ganesh Himal Base Camp and Manaslu Base Camp
- The pristine deep green glacial Birendra Lake and Ponkar Tal.
The Manaslu Circuit Tsum Valley Trek starts along the banks of the Budhi Gandaki River through breathtaking fashion via several suspension bridges to the threshold of Tsum Valley. The Himalayan ranges of Ganesh Himal and Srigi Himal unfold the way towards Lopka Enjoy walking through Chhokoang, Paro, in the lush green mountain landscapes of alpine woods and the cultural aspects that locally represent the local Tibetan community by numerous Buddhist profiles, monuments, and the special spirituality that rumble the entire atmosphere as a night spent at one of the monasteries combine even further to the sense of wonder and antique.
In return journey, the trail lets you visit the awesome Ganesh Himal Base Camp which is ornamented by the glory of the natural beauty that trail heads back to Budi Gandaki River.
The trekking route goes up and down towards giant Manaslu through the dense forest touching the vibes of ancient Mani walls until it is not able to break semi – the tropical environment on the way to enter the cooler climate of the mid–valley including acclimatization in Samagaun and less challenging roaming to Pungen Gompa with its scenic verities.
The trekking journey leads in the thundering current waterfalls falling from the mountains, rivers, and challenging rugged trails to incline up to the cliff in the settlement of ethnic Gurung inhabitants stepping by the millet and rice terrain observing the Chortens, mani stones, and other Buddhist shrines in the particular place of Tsum Valley province.
Furthermore, the hidden valley of Tsum represents the different living styles of local people, cultures, and Himalayan vistas closely related to the Tibetan tradition. In reality that the trek passes through the closest spot to the Tibetan border and in that part of the trek might get the occasion to meet Buddhist monks and nuns. So, this is the adventure trek for those who like to experience transpose Himalayan vistas and various cultures on the course of beautiful mountain travel that required higher stamina but you will get the magical sceneries of glistering towering snowcapped higher mountains.
Comprehensive Guide for Manaslu Circuit Tsum Valley Trek
The Manaslu Circuit Tsum Valley Trekking trail specializes in the spectacular geography and culturally attractive area in the Manaslu region and unexplored Tsum Valley. The trekking is known for the astounding mountain views, magical landscapes, unique terrain, hidden canyons, Tibetan culture, and the custom of a higher long pass in the world Larkya La Pass.
You will touch the Budi Gandaki River upstream territory arriving as far as the Mu Gumba (3,700m) for catching up on the super view of Ganesh Himal, Sringi Himal, and Buddha Himal that you are walking passes through the Larkya La Pass (5,106m/16751ft), is the highest elevation of the trekking trip. The hiking after Larkya La Pass will be there on the bank of the Marsyandi River where you will obtain a semi–circular round trip of 3 Manaslu peaks.
The Manaslu circuit trek needs a special permit to enter the region means, it is Nepal’s Himalayan Hidden gem which is still virgin and undiscovered that needs to be explored. In other words, Tsum Valley featured rich cultural heritage sites, secretive traditional monasteries, ancient villages friendly people, Himalayan Yaks, mani stones, Chortens, lively festivals, and ancient treasures are the Shangri – La of the holy Himalayas.
The trek normally resumes from Machha Khola walking along the bank of the Budi Gandaki River through the alpine woods and dense rhododendron forest that leads up to Lokpa, which is the entry point of Tsum Valley. However, it will take us two days to arrive at Lokpa from Machha Khola, we continue ascending and overnight stay in Jagat then finally we get to Lokpa.
Similarly, our other day’s destination is Chumling and we will go forward with that this place is well–known for three monasteries such as Pango Gumba, Mani Dhungyar, and, Gurwa Gumba.
After a night’s stay after Chumling we proceed to the next point Chhokangparo via Domje which is the largest village of Tsum Valley. From Chhokangparo we can behold the superb views of Mout Himalchuli and, Ganesh Himal.
The challenging journey is regularly steady to the upper inner mountain valley from Chhokangparo via refreshing bamboo and exciting rhododendron woods in the lower regions. The walking path passes through peaceful alpine glades and trodden higher mountain desert visiting the Piren Phu cave the holy cave in the province on the way to the Nile from Chhokangparo. The way from Nile the route ascends further to Mu Gumba is the highest point of the Tsum Valley Trek after that we return from Mu Gumba to Lokpa and after that regularly to the Manaslu Circuit Trek.
The next day trekking takes us in the west direction towards Deng, passing through several traditional villages like Ghap, Rana Gaun, and Bhiphedi villages and overnight stay at the tea house in Deng. Similarly, after spending our night there, the next day we set our trek to Namrung village with local Tibetan descent inhabitants.
In the morning after our delicious breakfast, we head towards another stop to Samagaun. On the way, our footprints will be left over Lho while there are many mani walls and several Buddhist Gumbas welcome us with the Buddhist spirituality then we go through Shyala village to Samagaun, well–a known for Samagaun Monastery.
We have acclimatization day in Samagaun and during this day we can choose the hiking route either Manaslu Base Camp via Birendra Lake or Pungyen Gumba. The day after acclimatization we continue our adventure towards Samdo as Larkya La Pass is not the farthest, after our night stay in Samdo we proceed to the Dharmasala walking through the trodden paths of Larkya Glacier moraine and reach Dharmasala and overnight stay in the tea house.
Finally, the following day wakes early in the morning and eat breakfast then hike to Bhimthang via Larkya La Pass this is the tougher day of the trip but the gorgeous Larkya La Pass will offer outstanding views of Cheo Himal, Kanguru, Himlung Himal, and, Annapurna II. You can spend your time in the past and then descend towards Bhimthang walking through the rugged trails of looser stones and sheep grazing pasturelands will make your pain relief and arrive at Bhimthang.
From Bhimthang after your breakfast, you will go further next destination to Goa, and then continue your travel to Tal which is located on the bank of the Marsyangdi River. When you stay in Tal, your trekking journey almost ends and the next day you will take a jeep and proceed towards Besisahar and eat lunch there. From Besisahar another vehicle will pick up you and take you back to Kathmandu. We guaranteed, your adventure journey to Manaslu Circuit and Tsum Valley Trek is the most memorable journey in your life.
Trekking Permit for Manaslu Circuit Trek and Tsum Valley
The Manaslu region is restricted are so this trek requires a special permit from a government–registered trekking company and a government-authorized licensed holder guide for leading the trip. There must be at least two trekkers to obtain the trekking permit from the immigration office in Nepal. The Special permit costs are about USD 100 from September to November and for the first seven days, an additional $15 each day and 75$ from December to August for the first seven days need to add 10$ per extra day per person.
On the other hand, Tsum Valley special permit costs 40$ from September to November and for the first seven days needs to add an extra 7$ for every additional day, and from December to August requires $30 for the first seven days and then needs to add 10$ per extra days per person. Likewise, visitors are also required to get the permit for Annapurna Conservation and Manaslu Conservation Area permit from the Nepal Tourism Board and for further details, please feel free to contact us.
Manaslu Circuit Tsum Valley Trek, Transportation
There are two options for transportation to Manaslu Circuit Tsum Valley Trek, either you can use a private jeep or public bus but normally Himalayan Vista Treks provide the private jeep for your convenience from Kathmandu to Machha Khola (8 hours) and by Tal to Besisahar by local jeep (4/5 hours), then after your lunch in Besisahar our private vehicle will pick up and drive back to Kathmandu (6 hours) because public buses are so congested and stop for the passenger in many places for drop and pick up and will take much longer time.
Meals During Trekking
Similarly, you have to always keep in mind one thing you are doing a challenging adventure trip in the remote areas of Nepal through the unexplored and unspoiled trekking trails. There is less availability of cuisine the menus available in each tea house are the same in comparison with Mnaslu Circuit Tsum Valley is more remote so, normally you can choose the Dalbhat mixture of rice, vegetable curry, lentil soup, pickle that can provide the refill options (Nepali traditional food). Some other recipes are dumplings (Momo Tibetan food item), Thukpa, spring rolls, and some western food items like Pizza, pasta, noodles, egg items, porridge, muesli, chapati, and Tibetan bread.
Accommodations in Mnaslu Circuit Tsum Valley Trek
If you aspect luxurious accommodations in this trekking then you may get upset because the accommodations in this adventure trip are normal tea houses as the Manaslu region is the more isolated, less advertised, less chosen trek in Nepal by the explorers. The Tsum Valley area is even more remote than the Manaslu province though the tea house trek is connected with both regions, Tsum and Manaslu as can be done in the same trek. For the hot shower, electronic device charging, and hot water, you have to pay extra and also need to share the restroom and most rooms are small with cozy twin beds.
Communication systems like the Internet, Mobile Phones and Electricity
Nowadays, Nepal has been upgraded in communications and most of the villages in the Tsum and Manaslu areas have provided phone services and mobile reception. There are two telecommunications company Nepal Telecom and Ncell have provided their communication services over the regions. The facility of electricity is available there even if it is a remote area but you have to pay for your electronic device charging and backup is the most useful for charging your mobile phone and other electric accessories internet access in Tsum Valley is unexpected as it is extremely Limited.
Difficulty of the Manaslu Circuit Tsum Valley Trek
The Manaslu Tsum Valley Trek is a challenging adventure exploration that is not obtained by easy stamina, while the trail is rugged involving numerous landslide areas and walking through uneven ascends, and descends that encounter tougher for a few days. Despite the difficulty of the hiking path we have managed smooth itineraries to make the adventure easy which helps to build muscles and stamina in your body to adjust to the terrain and confidently enjoy the lures of natural beauty.
The walking activities begin from Machha Khola at an altitude of 930m and gradually obtain the elevation gradually that demands acclimatization. The normal walking on the trip will be 6 to 7 hours every day which cannot be thought by novices or beginners in the uneven route possibly for three weeks and pass the 5,106 meters Larkya La Pass.
So, everybody must be trained physically by trekking, hiking, jogging, and cardio for fewer months before visiting Nepal. Your age factor also matters and you may need more days sometimes than you expected and needs to customize the trip as per your needs. But never be upset this is not a climbing activity and this trekking trip will not offer a special technical course or prior experience we already have organized a successful trek for all age groups and this trip is suitable for adults, young, beginners, and family.
Best Season to Visit Manaslu Region and Tsum Valley
Normally, for trekking in Nepal there are best two seasons spring (March, April, and May) and, autumn (September, October, and November) because in those seasons climate remains stable like neither cold nor hot so, so these are the most recommended time for trekking around Tsum Valley and Manaslu Circuit. However, other seasons are also suited for trekking but it will be just complicated because in winter it will be heavy snowfall, and in summer there will be rain that is why the trekking trail might be slippery and in winter track gets full of snow and ice.
Below we have mentioned a brief explanation of all seasons that helps you to plan your best trekking trip in Nepal:
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Spring (March, April, and May): Spring season is the best time to trek all over Nepal including Manaslu Circuit and Tsum Valley because of the pleasant weather, as well as all the forests, are ornamented by blooming rhododendron flowers and you will see the remaining Ice on the route attract by the beautiful white snowcapped mountains in the horizon.
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Summer (June, July, and August): In this season there will be raining all day and night so it will be tougher to walk on the trail because of the slippery track the mountains are also covered by clouds so, there will be fewer chances to see the mountain sceneries.
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Autumn (September, October, and November): Autumn is the best time to trek over Manaslu Circuit and Tsum Valley. The weather is full of excitement with the combination of greenery in the terrace fields and silver snowcapped glistering giant mountains in the zenith including a clear blue sky.
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Essential Documents for the Tsum Valley Manaslu Circuit Restricted Area Trekking Permits
- Apply from the government–authorized company
- A of the passport and valid visa for the entire trek from the trekkers
- Serial day-to-day trekking schedule
- A guarantee letter from Trekking Agency for the Nepal government, home affairs department of immigration
- Name lists of clients, guides, and other supportive fellows
- Tax clearance certificate of applied trekking agency
- The license issued by the ministry of tourism, culture, and civil aviation for operating the tourism business
- A license issued by Nepal Rastra Bank permitted for exchange of foreign currencies
- Registration certificate of the permanent account number (PAN) or certificate of Value – Added Tax (Vat)
- Legal documents of the company
- Payment voucher of bank payment (fees must be in USD) for permits
- Vaccination card of Covid – 19 of every trekker
- You have to provide your original passport while applying for Manaslu Restricted Area Trekking Permit
Packing Lists for Manaslu Circuit Tsum Valley Trek
The right choice of trekking gear is the backbone of your adventure journey which play the role to save your life and make your trip comfortable. Here we have mentioned the lists of trekking gear for the Manaslu Tsum Valley Trek.
Clothing
- Trekking hat
- scarf
- warm cap
- Nice warm down jacket
- Windcheater
- Raincoat or rain jacket
- Gloves
- Thermal wear
- Sports bra for her
- Trekking pants
- Trekking shoes
- Gaiters
- Trekking socks
- Under Garments
- Safety Pads for her in the case of mensuration on the trek
Trekking Equipment and Accessories
- Sunglass
- Hiking poles
- Headlights
- Sleeping bags
- Proper backpack
- Crampons
- Water bottles
Other Trekking Items
- Water filter or water purify leaser light
- Power bank/portable charger
- USB Type C adopter
- Multi-tool
- Portable solar charger
- Hand sanitizer
- Camera
- For entertainment can take poker and chess
- Dry foods to eat on the way
- First aid kits
- Medications
Toiletries
- Toothbrush and toothpaste
- Toilet paper
- Soap and Shampoo
- Detergent
- Suntan lotion
- Towel
- Nail cutter
Above mentions equipment are basic but you can prepare more as per your needs for your memorable trekking trip in Nepal.
At last but not least, Manaslu Circuit Tsum Valley Trek let you an opportunity to observe the pristine trail around the 8th highest mountain along with the magnificent hidden Tsum Valley. This is the most adventurous journey which leave you the unforgettable memory in your life that you should choose for your lifetime experience.
Moreover, without good preparation, the courageous journey will be bitter and that will ruin your expectation. We are hoping that you will let us the chance to make your safe and successful journey over the Manaslu region and Tsum Valley.
Namaste