Tsum Valley with Manaslu Trek
Get set for an amazing journey to the Manaslu region and endeavor the beauty that lies in the hidden valleys of the region. The wilderness of Tsum valley nestled in the backdrop of Ganesh, Sringeri and Boudha Himal is beyond any words of description. So are the views of Mt. Manaslu – the eighth highest mountain in the world. Tsum valley with Manaslu trek is all about walking along a rough and steep path in a remote and seclude landscape applauding the beauty of towering peaks in Manaslu region. You will find yourself in the culturally divine highlands that preserve some ancient artistic monasteries within.
Tsum valley with Manaslu Trek takes you to the Nepal Tibet border area which is exquisite; full of mountainous views. It leads you to a land that was once abandoned and has been recently opened for the fellow travelers. As the region lies near Tibet, we can see the influence of Tibetan Buddhist culture here. The path decorated beautifully with colorful prayer flags, mani walls, chortens and stupas depict the Tibetan Buddhist culture that is dominantly prevalent here.
The trek offers an opportunity to visit and explore some ancient monasteries namely Mu Gompa, Rachen Gompa and Nunnery temple. The history of these monasteries dates back to century. The monasteries are a home to many monks who live here preserving their culture, custom, and teachings of Buddhism. Similarly, the people inhabited in Tsum and Manaslu region have their own unique culture, custom, tradition and practices, therefore, Tsum valley with Manaslu Trek can also be a wonderful opportunity to get acquainted with people and their lifestyle.
Tsum valley with Manaslu Trek lets you walk inside the Manaslu Conservation area which is a home for many rare species of birds and animals. As the region is completely prohibited for any kind of harm to natural being, you may be a lucky one to get a glance of Blue sheep of Himalayan Thar. Your climb up to the Larkya La pass can be considered as one of the amazing moments of the trek as you will be rewarded with some stunning views of Kang Guru, Cheo Himal, Himlung Himal and some peaks in Annapurna massif.
So, stroll along the beautiful rivers like Budhi Gandaki river, Maccha Khola, and Soti Khola to make your way up to Larkya La via a magnificent valley of Tsum. Nepal Intrepid Treks escorts you all the way to Larkya La for astonishing views of Mt. Manaslu and gets you familiar with the mystic and seclude natural glory of Tsum.
Outline Itinerary
- Day 01: Arrival at Kathmandu airport
- Day 02: Kathmandu Sightseeing and trek preparation
- Day 03: Drive to Arughat and trek to SotiKhola
- Day 04: Soti Khola to Machha Khola
- Day 05: Machha Khola to Jagat
- Day 06 Jagat to Philim
- Day 07 Philim to Ripche
- Day 08: Ripche to Nile/Chhule
- Day 09: Nile/Chhule to Mu Gompa
- Day 10: Mu Gompa to Rachen Gompa
- Day 11: Trek to Deng
- Day 12:Deng to Namrung
- Day 13:Namrung to Lho Gaun
- Day 14: Trek to Samagaun
- Day 15: Acclimatization in Samagaun
- Day 16: Trek to Dharmashala
- Day 17: Trek to Bhimphedi
- Day 18: Trek to Tilije
- Day 19: Trek to Chamje
- Day 20: Drive to Kathmandu
- Day 21: Farewell
