Manaslu Circuit Trek and Tsum Valley

After breakfast, your cultural tour begins where our Guide will brief to you about whole Nepal including history, culture, people, religion, geography and living standard of People. You will visit popular world Heritage sites of Nepal such as Swyambhunath (Monkey Temple) - Hindu and Buddhist pilgrimage site, Patan Durbar Square – Old King Palace with Beautiful Temples and Houses, Pashupatinath Temple - popular Hindu temple of South Asia and Boudhanath Stupa – biggest Buddhist stupa with monastery around. It is full day guided city tour where you will learn most important historical and cultural things of Nepal. After you will return back to Hotel from sightseeing, meet with your Trekking Guide and brief about trekking program.

After breakfast, we drive along with Kathmandu- Pokhara Highway (Prithivi highway) till Malekhu. From here, we leave this highway and turn right to Dhading Besi and again drive to Soti Khola via Salyantar, Arughat and Arkhet village having scenic view of hill life with their lifestyle. From Arughat, we drive near the bank of Budi Gandki River that comes from the base of Manaslu Himalaya. Soti Khola is small local settlement with few lodges where we spend our night.

Today, we start our first day trekking in Manaslu region with our Guide and porters, the trekking trail begins by crossing suspension bridge of Soti Khoa and further walk ahead through Sal forest. We reach in Khursane and our trekking trail goes through waterfalls and reach to beautiful Gurung settlement of Lapu Besi. From here, we follow the rocky trail along with river bank of and again cross suspension bridge to reach Machha Khola.

After breakfast, we continue our adventure hike to Jagat from Machha Khola, following narrow valley to Tharo Khola and reach to Khorlabesi. We have some up and down trail till Tatopani where you can have break to wash your hand face in hot spring. And again we climb another ridge and cross the Budi Gandaki suspension bridge, cross landslide area to reach Dhovan village. From here we walk to Tharo Bharyang crossing bridge over Yarkhu Khola and steep crafted trails. Then we cross the west bank of Budi Gandaki River, ascend to ridge walking alone with Budi Gandaki River to reach in Jagat village.

We check our permits of Manaslu and Tsum valley at the Manaslu Conversation Area Project office and climb a ridge to Salleri along with Budhi Gandaki River bank, crossing suspension bridge. The trekking trail goes narrow valley and greenery to Philim which is a beautiful village settlement inhabited by Gurung ethnicity. Then, we move ahead to Ekle Bhatti from where we leave the main trail of Manaslu Circuit trek and enter by following the path of Tsum valley. We have peaceful trek to Lokpa via pine and rhododendron forest with beautiful waterfall in the route.

Today, we begin our hike from Lokpa to Chumling which is situated at the south face of Shringhi Himal. Most of the trekking route goes uphill to Chumling. Beginning of the trail goes down to Lungwa Khola and again climb ZigZag trail through pine and rhododendrons forest until we reach Gumlung. We reach at chumling village after crossing the Siyar Hola River. From here we can have eye catching view of Shringi Himal and historical Chumling Compa, Mani Wall and chorten with Stone Street.

Our destination today is from Chumling to Chokhangparo. It is beautiful village situated on flat land having two settlements Cheekam and Paro. We can having amazing view of Ganesh Himal, and Himal Chuli peak from here. During hiking, we cross the land of maize and potatoes with classical Tibetan barricades of firewood on the roof. It is very peaceful and silent nature walk having less crowded people on the way. After we reach in Chokhangparo, we meet the hospitable local friendly people who provide us Tibetan tea with local foods. This is amazing place to spend time with local people.

The trekking trail today ascends to Lama Gaon through Tibetan Buddhist Monastries, Gompa and Chortes. We explore Milarepa Cave here which is located 45 minutes hike from Lama Gaon. Milarepa, a Buddhist Guru came here from Tibet and mediated in this cave having his footprint inside cave. You feel more classical today due to having excursion of historical Gompas and monasteries. Then, we have beautiful walk passing through green meadows with fertile narrow valley. We can also see the local farmers working in the field harvesting potatoes and barley. We will continue our hike and reach to Nile, crossing suspension bridge over Shair Khola River.

The Nile village is the last Tibetan settlement located northern part of Tsum Valley. Today, we explore around Mu Gompa which is the largest and historical monastery of this remote part of Tsum valley. The monastery was established in the 1895 and having many religious books inside monastery with a huge status of Avalokiteshwara, Padmasambhava and Tara. We can also visit Dhephu Doma Gompa which is 600 years old Buddhist monastery. The trekking trail goes through Yak pastures through dry and Trans Himalayan Terrain. We will have beautiful scenery of mountain views, historical chortens and local houses. After exploring Mu Gumpa we return back to Nile and sleep in local Lodge.

After exploring historical Tibetan Buddhist Monastery of Mu Gompa, we trek down to Rachen Gompa; a nunnery following the trails. Rachen Gompa is situated in the foot valley of mountain borders between Nepal and Tibet. Finally, we reach to Rachen Gompa crossing the Tibetan platinum and beautiful mountain valley. Rachen Gompa is one of the largest nunneries in the Tsum valley.

Today, we trek from Rachen Gompa to Gompa Lungdang passing through Chhokangparo. We trek down through old trail toward Chumling and again descend down a narrow trail that passes through a Gompa by crossing bridge over Siyar Khola. We explore classical Tibetan culture walking through zigzag route and reach to Gompa Lungdang. The Gompa has fourty nuns and can see the ritual of Puja inside monastery. We will also enjoy the beautiful images of Himalayan sights.

The trekking destination today goes to Ganesh Himal Base Camp from Gompa Lungdang. We cross two beautiful valleys and continue climb through dense forest, seeing pasture and descend to the River side. We reach to Laudang Khola and climb steep pine and rhododendron forests before reaching to Kharha having large stone. From here, we will enjoy the beautiful greenery image with Torogumba Glacier and again continue climb up to Ganesh Himal Base Camp. After exploring Base Camp, we return back to Gompa Lungdang.

We will return down to Lokpa from Gompa Lungdang; it is all the way down via Laudang Khola River, Domje, Siyar Khola, dense forest of pine and rhododendron, Ripchet village and finally reach to Lokpa. It is quite lond day descend from Gompa Lungdang.

Again, we will hike all the way down to Ekale Bhatti from Lokpa, following Budhi Gandaki River having beautiful mountain and forest scenery. We cross suspension bridges and also meet the main trail of Manaslu Cirucuit Trek and hike to Bihi Phedi.

Our adventure journey goes to Namrung from Bihi Phedi today. We pass colorful forests, lush vegetation painted Tibetan Mani wall and chortes till Ghap and further go ahead to Prok village from where can view amazing Sringi Himal. Then, we cross Budi Gandaki River many times having numerous Gompas and follow the upstream path through a dense forest leads a narrow gorge. We will have very peaceful and silent walk until we reach Namrung. Namrung is the best place to see Sringi Himal, Ganesh Himal, and Mt. Himal Chuli.

In the morning, we can enjoy amazing view of Sringi Himal, Ganesh Himal and Mt. Himal Chuli, then our trekking trail goes steadily up and pass through forest of Lihi. Lihi is a beautiful Tibetan village with many stuaps and chortens and even this village is equally popular for barley terraces. We can have Ganesh Himal view in very short distance. After having classical cultural experience of Lihi village, we trek to Lho from where we can explore first view of Mt. Manaslu. We will have enough time here and also encounter the historical Rebung Gompa of Lho.

After breakfast in local lodge of Lho, we hike to beautiful village of Shyala from where can have stunning view of Mt. Manaslu, Himal Chuli, Nadi, Kutang Himal and more silver Himalayan peaks. The trail goes further ahead climb steadily via Yak pasture to Samagaon. Samagaon is a very beautiful settlement of Tibetan village having full of traditional houses, chortens, Mani wall, stupas and praying flags. It will be great opportunity to explore Tibetan culture and tradition here. We can see village women who are weaving wool, wearing traditional clothes and ornaments, men working in the field and children wandering around.

Today is acclimatization day in Samagaon, to make physical body balance and avoid altitude sickness. Our guide takes you to explore around such as Birendra Lake and Anie Gompa. The main interesting part of Samagaon is to encounter Pungyn Gompa with amazing view of Himalayan glacier. Today, you have many choices to explore around, the highly rewarding hike to Manaslu Base Camp or hike to historical Pungen Gompa. But Birendra Lake is located nearby Samagaon village. During your stay in Samagaon, you feel as if you are hiking in 17th century and have unforgettable experience of Hidden Tibetan Buddhism.

After exploring beautiful Samagaon village, we hike to next classical settlement of Samdo village. We walk along with Budhi Gandaki River, cross suspension bridge and catch the main trekking route of Larkya La. The trekking trail is short but very gradual climb crossing Mani wall, juniper, and birch forests of Kermo Kharka and reach to Samdo. Samdo is popular for traditional Yak herding and it portray the classical Tibetan lifestyle who are rearing sheep and goats, exercise horses and cropping barley.

First of all, we have descending path toward wooden bridge over Budhi Gandaki River via seasonal Tibetan Market called Larke Bazaar and start climb to Dharmasala. After having some brooks, we go across the Larkya glacier having scenery of dramatic gorge. From here, all the way climb to Dharmasala, located with an elevation of 4460m. Along the way, traditional monasteries makes your trip classical.

Today is your main highlight of whole trip to Nepal due to adventure and exciting Himalayan cross of Larya La with breathtaking view of silver Mountain Peaks, Valleys and glaciers. Early morning our guide lead the way having short climb and reach on north side of Larkya glacier with amazing view of Larkya Peak. Before crossing the pass, we ascend the moraines of a glacier which is steep and vertical. Climbing up from Dharmasla is easier than hiking down from top of Larkya La to Bhimtang due to steep and sharp trekking route. From top of Larya La, we can have amazing picture of Himlung Himal(7,126m), Cheo Himal(6,820m) and massive Annapurna II(7,937m). Later, we will have all the way down to Bhimtang.

After breakfast, we hike to Tilje from Bhimtang with morning view of Mt. Manaslu, Lamjung Himal, Himlung Himal and Cheo Himal. Today, we walk through rhododendron forest and narrow valley by crossing the bridge over Dudh Khola River and follow trail until reach the highest cultivated land of the valley at Karche. We climb along with river bank that leads the trail to Gho village with short walk to Tilije from Gho.

From Tilije, we have short and comfortable walk to Dharapani through beautiful local villages and cross again bridge over Dhudh Khola and reach to Thonje village. We pass the police checkpoint and continue walk to Dharpani village which is the trail to Annapurna circuit trek. We take lunch here and drive to Besisahar by Private jeep having off road.

After breakfast, we drive to Kathmandu via Pokhara- Kathmandu hightway by private transport. It takes 6 hour drive having scenic view of Marsayngdi and Trishuli River with typical local villages and town. In the evening our director will invite to you having typical Nepali food with cultural local dance in Thamel. Enjoy your Nepali meal with folk song and dance with our director and also discuss about your trekking experience

After completing, Gokyo Lake Trekking, you are free in Kathmandu or you can have shopping as gift of Nepal to your family and friends. You must be very tired after trekking, can also have good body massage in Spa center. You will feel free and explore local markets and also enjoy your time in good restaurant in Thamel.

Our staff help your departure to Tribhuvan International Airport for your respective destination. Hopefully, we will wait your recommendation and suggestion and also review about your trek to Everest Base Camp. Our Guide and Porters can wait for your next adventure journey to Nepal Himalaya. See you again and good bye.