Discovering the Hidden Gems of Tsum Valley and Manaslu Trek

Upon arrival, one of our Airport Representatives will pick you up and transfer you to your hotel, including breakfast.

Preparation of special trek permits; a day tour will be arranged ( sightseeing places will be Pashupatinath temple, Boudhanath, Swoyambhu & Kathmandu Durbar Square). Overnight at hotel with B.B. plan.

Drive to Arughat (550m) by public bus or hire a 4-wheel jeep (it is your choice to travel by public bus or private jeep). We’ll drive through along the Prithivi highway and Kalu Pandey road on the concrete road to Dhading Bensi (a 3-4 hour drive); we may stop for lunch here. The drive starts again with a bumping road until arriving at Arughat (3 hour’s drive) with a scenic view of the landscape, villages, river, Mt Ganesh Himal and Manaslu. This place lies on the Buddhigandaki river’s bank (‘The Old River’).

Our first day trek starts from Arughat to Soti Khola by following the Budhigandaki river. It is a 5 hours easy walk. This day could be hot/warm due to low elevation.

The trek starts by following the Buddhigandaki river (old river), and the trail gradually goes up with the river gorges. It is a 5-6 hours easy walk.

This place is situated at the confluence of 2 rivers, the Shiar Khola and Sarpu Khola. Today’s walking is moderate to strenuous, involving some steep ascents and descents. It is 6-7 hours of walking.

Today we will walk through some hamlets and scattered houses in Gurung villages (Gurung is one of an ethnic group among the many ethnic groups of Nepal). When we approach the village of Philim, we will see a good view of Sringri himal. It is 6 hour’s walking.

Today we walk through crossing a small stream by following an easy path, and the trail gradually ascends to Lokpa. Then finally, we arrive at Chumling with involvement of the ascents and descents trail. It is 6- 7 hours of walking.

This place is situated on flat land. It is like a hidden treasure! This place offers a great view of Ganesh Himal and Boudha himal. It is a 5- 6 hour walk.

After 2 hour’s excursion around the valley, trek back to Lokpa (1800m). 5-6 hours walking.

After easy climbing, we will reach Chautara, from where we can see good views of Shringi Himal to the north. After that, we will cross suspension bridges and walk through the pine forest on the way ahead. It is 6 hour walk.

When we trek ahead westwards, the same local houses seem like dry-stone structures, and Tibet influences the architecture of houses. We will see many Mani walls, chorten, buckwheat and barley fields. It is a 5- 6 hour walk.

Today we will leave Namrung by crossing a small river called Therang Khola. As we walk for a while, we will see a waterfall. Finally, as we arrive at Lho (3180m), we will enjoy the view of Mt. Manaslu and its surroundings. It is 6 hour walk.

Explore the village and gompas or visit Birendra Kund for reflections on Mt. Manaslu and its northern icefall.

Samdo is a Tibetan refugee settlement of about 40-50 houses. Today we walk through the grassy Khakas (yak pasture land) parallel to the Budhi Gandaki river. After about an hour of walking, we will reach the summer herding area of Kermo Kharaka, where we can see an excellent view of Mt. Manaslu. It is a 3-4 hour walk.

The trail descends to a river by crossing a bridge over the Gyala Khola. Today we will see a view of Larkye Peak and the North face of Mt. Manaslu. It is a 3-4 hour walk.

Today is the longest and toughest day of the trek and the day to see the magnificent views of the Himalayas, including Mt. Himlung, Cheo Himal, Gyagi Kang and Annapurna III. It is about 8 hours of walking.

Today we may see a good view of the west face of Mt. Manaslu if the weather is good enough. The trail descends steeply down through rhododendron and pine forest. It is 6- 7 hours of walking.

Drive to Benshisahar (35 km, bumpy road) and another 175 km drive to Kathmandu through the nice highway. Overnight at the hotel, inclusive of breakfast.

Transfer to the airport to board your flight back home.