Manaslu Tsum valley Trekking - 22 Days

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22 Days

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Cost per Person
US$ 1430

Discounted Price for Group
  • No. Of Person Per Person
  • 1 $1490
  • 2 - 5 $1470
  • 6-10 $1450
  • 10 & Above $1430

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Trip Facts

  • Destination : Nepal
  • Activity : Manaslu Region Trekking
  • Duration : 22 Days
  • Trip Difficulty : Challenging
  • Group size : 2-30 Pax
  • Accommodation : Hotel/Lodge/Tea House
  • Meals included : Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Transportation : Bus/Car/Taxi
  • Trip starting point : Sotikhola
  • Trip Ending point : Besishar
  • Trip Altitude : 5106 Metres

Best season : March, April and May & September, October and November

Highlights

  • Scenic drive from Kathmandu to Sotikhola.
  • Delightful Himalayan views, waterfall, and landscape.
  • Ethnic Gurung and Tibetan Villages.
  • Hike to Manaslu Base Camp 4,400 meters.
  • Manaslu Larke La Pass 5,106 meters pass.
  • Explore the very Ancients Buddhist Gompa at Tsum Valley and Manaslu.
  • An Amazing typical Local Houses and Traditional Hospitality.
  • Beautiful mountain views like Ganesh Himal range, Shiringi Himal, Buddha Himal, Manasalu range, etc.

Benefits

  • Airport transportation on arrival and departure days (our staff will do pick you up and drop you off).
  • Arrangement Trekking equipment such as the Sleeping bags and down jackets (if you do not have own) its rental included if needs.
  • First Aid Kit Medical.
  • Trip Route Map, Outline itinerary and printed (Himalayan Local Guide Pvt. Ltd) Hiking T-shirt.
  • We provide an Oximeter to measure your Oxygen and Pulse at high altitude sickness to find out the accurate your health Condition when you are in the Himalaya.

Trip Overview

The “Manaslu via Tsum Valley Trekking" is also known as the hidden valley trekking land of Living Museum with mainly Gurungs and Tibetan inhabitants. Tsum Valley is situated in the Northern parts of the Gorkha District of the Manaslu region and used to be a control area until 2008.

 

The Manaslu via Tsum Valley trekking offers a pleasant trip during the Manaslu area to the good-looking Tsum Valley. Deceitful under the charming views of Ganesh Himal and Sringi Himal, antique Tibetan cultural, traditional, typical villages within Nepal, Buddhism influences Tsum valley with Manaslu region. Chum Valley still has fewer tourist trails. The Tsum Valley is a new trekking route in the Nepal Himalayan region. Tsum Valley is one of the famous (Local Houses) Homestay treks for the Tsumba Group of people, one of the Minority Ethnic Groups of Nepal Himalayan regions.

 

Manaslu Tsum Valley trekking Itinerary takes you into the glorious environment of the Boudha Himal ranges, Ganesh Himal ranges, Sringi Himal, Manaslu Himal, Samdo Peak, and many more, etc. the main trekking route starts from Arughat Bazaar or Soti Khola village. We follow the Budhi Gandaki River valley's dense forest, terraced fields, and hill settlements past the stunning villages of Soti Khola, Machhi Khola, Tatopani, Jagat, and Philim village. As we leave the central Manaslu trail from Lokpa for Tsum Valley. Suddenly, we get a feeling of entering the main truly into the hidden and gem valley on the trek. We also pass through the pine forests and chilly rivers. We also explore the several ancient Buddhist Gompas of the region including the Milerapas cave, Rachen Gompa, and Mu Gompa surrounded by others. After the Tsum Valley Trek, we have to come back on the same path down a hill and cross the bright join path of the Manaslu trek with Manaslu base cam camp Manaslu circuit Larke la pass trek and end at Dharapani Annapurna Himalayan region.

 

What kinds of permits are required for the Manaslu Tsum Valley trek?

 

You need four kinds of permits for the Manaslu Tsum Valley trek.

  1. Tsum Valley Special Permit.
  2. Manaslu Special Permit.
  3. Manaslu Conservation Area Permit.
  4. Annapurna Conservation Area Permit.

 

Special Manaslu Tsum Valley Trek Permit Cost:

 

  • Special Tsum Valley Permit Cost: September – November (U$D: 40 per person) week. (U$D: 7 per person) / Day (beyond 1 week). From December – to August (U$D: 30 per person) week. (U$D 7 per person/Day (beyond 1 week).
  • Special Manaslu Permit Cost: September – November (U$D: 100 per person) week. (U$D: 15 per person) / Day (beyond 1 week). From December – to August (U$D: 75 per person) week. (U$D: 10 per person/day (beyond 1 week).
  • Manaslu Conservation Area permits (MCAP) U$D: 30 Per Person.
  • Annapurna Conservation Area Permit (ACAP) U$D: 30 per person.

 

Why I should take a guide for the Manaslu Tsum Valley Trek?

 

If you are planning the Tsum Valley Manaslu trek, you should take a guide because it is a restricted area not allowed to trek without a Government-registered License holder trekking guide. You must take a guide for the Manaslu region and issue a special permit.

 

The main reason for the trip to the Manaslu region with a local guide is that it falls under a forbidden area in Nepal. It is a risk to travel in those areas because of the undeveloped routes and unequipped accommodation services. Because of this reason, The Nepal Government has decided it must be mandatory to take a guide when trekking in restricted areas. Also, this trek required a Minimum of two trekkers needs. 

 

Is Manaslu Tsum Valley Trekking a Difficult Route in the Manaslu Region?

 

Manaslu Tsum Valley journey is Nepal’s preferred trekking destination in the Himalayas. It is a moderately difficult trek. Most travelers/trekkers need good health and logical physical fitness will be capable of completing this circuit without concern, and no previous trekking experience is necessary. However, this trip does reach elevations higher than 5,000 meters, and it’s important to drink much water and get plenty of rest to let your body adjust naturally to the increased altitude. As always, your local trekking guide will take care of your adjustment and make sure that you take Pleasure in safe and rewarding during the trekking to in Nepal Himalayas.

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As we are offering, if you are looking for a superior challenge or if you would like to spend a few additional days in the Nepal Himalayas, Himalayan Local Guide Pvt. Ltd is proud to present a mass of alternative routes for you to think about. Travelers/Trekkers extra time to additional will find our Trip packages to Manaslu Circuit TrekManaslu, and Annapurna Circuit TrekTsum Valley Trek - 12 DaysManaslu Base Camp Larke La Pass Trek

Trip Itinerary

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  • 20 Minute
  • Breakfast
  • Hotel
  • Car/Van
  • 1350 m

Our company staff will come to pick up you at Tribhuvan international airport, our guide will be stand up your name on with paper it will be easy to know each other,  at the airport terminal gate. He will take you at your hotel by car or van depends on the group size.

  • 3/4 Hours
  • Breakfast
  • Hotel
  • Car/van
  • 1350 m

Our local tour Guide and car driver will come to pick up you at your hotel to Boudhanath Stupa to explore the ancient Buddhist Stupa situated in Budhanath. Our local tour guide will explain about history of Stupa and local culture of Buddhism. After visited this place then probably you will drive to Monkey Temple (Sowyambunath Temple) this place has also chance to explore the ancient Stupa and many more god in there, then after drive to pashupatinath Temple. This temple is holiest temple of all Hindu culture and Hindus people from all over the world come to pray for the gods here. Drive to Kathmandu Durbar Square you will go to visit this place and visit to kumara House and Durbar Square; our local tour guide know the all history of this place, if you would like to know about the history of Durbar Square and Kumari House . Then our Guide will be explaining everything’s of history of Nepal.

  • 7/8 Hours
  • Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Hotel/Lodge/Tea House
  • Bus
  • 730 m

An early morning breakfast, we will start our journey with along the Prithivi highway west from Capital city of Kathmandu, through an amazing river view cross the trishuli River and join to Dhading Besi. We will stop along on the way for Lunch break. After then we drive continue to passing through the Arughat Bazzar along with scenic drive to  following the Budi Gandaki River side to Arkhet and reach to Soti khola overnight at Lodge.

  • 5/6 Hours
  • Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Hotel/Lodge/Tea House
  • walking
  • 869 m

After an early morning breakfast, we trek continue to following the low valley to the north, also chance to the majestic Himalayas views from the low place and take a time to picture of the Himalayas and local lifestyle houses, landscape, waterfalls etc. we passing the dense forest, Buddhi Gandaki valley,  and hillside. We walk a series of ascent and descent leads to the typical small and beautiful village of Lapubesi. From this place our trekking trails goes to descending to the wide, sandy and river side which is the beautiful place and reach to Machha Khola overnight at Lodge.

  • 6/7 Hours
  • Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Hotel/Lodge/Tea House
  • walking
  • 1310 m

Today will be more an exciting, first we will cross the suspension bridge and our trail leads to Kholabesi, the trekking route has chance to explore the beautiful landscape, waterfalls, and hills. After then again crossing the suspension bridge at kholabesi our trek will be continue to join the natural hot spring at the Tatopani. From the Tatopani village we cross the again bridge and walking through the passing the delightful village of Dovan, thulo Dunga and trek continue to reach Jagat Village overnight at Lodge.

  • 5/6 Hours
  • Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Hotel/Lodge/Tea House
  • walking
  • 2040 m

Jagat Village has an entry check point of Manaslu and Tsum valley by registering the special permit of Manaslu regions. After finished we checked our permit then we trek continue to climb over a ridge to salleri village. We walk along the river side and cross the Budhi Gandaki River on a long suspension bridge. Also we trek continue to Phlim village, Ekle Bhatti. The trekking trail you will get separated towards to manaslu and tsum valley, where you will see the trekking trail map on the board and hike up to Lokpa.  The tsum valley trek is one of the hidden and few trekkers’ goes to hiking in this area.

  • 3/4 Hours
  • Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Hotel/Lodge/Tea House
  • walking
  • 2385 m

After the breakfast, we start our journey to the wild route to tsum valley region. From the Lokpa to Chumling, if the sky is clear day, the spectacular views of Siring himal, Buddha Himal and Ganesh Himal. And the trail continue to walking on the jungle side, we cross the suspension bridge then, trail leads ascending to reach the Chumling village, this village has ancient Buddhist monastery when we reach on time we can go to explore it and back to room overnight at Lodge. 

  • 5/6 Hours
  • Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Hotel/Lodge/Tea House
  • Walking
  • 3032 m

Today will be great day because we’ll enter the upper valley part of the inside Himalayas. Our trekking trail continue to along the Syar River down to domje and rises over 500 meters to the biggest village in the Tsum valley. An attractive village of Gho has atypical Monastery.  From there we will be continue our ascending and then trek to reach at Chhekampar. If the blue sky on the day you will be able to see the delightful views of Ganesh Himal and Himalchuli from this village where we will have the chances to have the hospitality of local peoples “Tibetan Group” welcoming with typical “Tibetan tea” and local foods. We stay at overnight Lodge.

  • 5/6 Hours
  • Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Hotel/Lodge/Tea House
  • walking
  • 3362 m

Today we walk pretty shorter than preceding days. The Nile on the western side of the Shikhar khola it takes about 15minutes to 25 minutes walk and cross from chhule is the last village direction north in the  upper valley. As we go up hill, the valley comes lush, narrow, and we will see the popular hard working of farming. After we passing the beautiful lamagaon, there is pire phu cave of Milarepa where will see the his footprint is still potted and noticeable in the rock. Pigeon cave is one of the sacred caves in the Tsum and Valley on the side of a rocky cliff mountain with beautiful views of the valley from the cave and monastery near the village of Burji. There are 2 separate monasteries attached to the stony cave. 

  • 5/6 Hours
  • Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Hotel/Lodge/Tea House
  • walking
  • 3700 m

Today we will be short walk from the Nile along the west bank of the valley close to the Tibetan border reach easily to Mu Gompa, this place is highest point of the Tsum valley trekking, we will be hik uo through yak pastures through typical dry and arid trans Himalayas. The Buddhist monery has rows of beautiful chortens with an amazing mountains view from tea houses. The historical Monastery associated with the dawn of Buddhism sprint by Monks, on the lap of the Rocky Mountains is one of the ancient monasteries in the Tsum valley region.   

  • 5/6 Hours
  • Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Hotel/Lodge/Tea House
  • walking
  • 3240 m

We trek back down the valley through Chhule and trek continue to down as Phurba, walking on the east following the bank of the Siyar Khola and Crossing flat rock  covered plains following the power lines to Rachen Gompa, where we look over the old Monastery talk to very friendly with monks about the history of the monks and Monastery.

After the delicious breakfast, we start trek to the south until a bridge crosses to the west bank and pass again through Chhekampar then below on the preceding path towards Chumling. After then we can go to explore the small Gompa on the left at Gho and back descending on a narrow trail passing the Monastery on your left and cross the wooden bridge over the Siyar Khola. Cross the bridge to Domje has Tibetan herbal medicine clinic and school, then we will be climb steeply through pines and rhododendrons forest until the trail starts travelling at a mani walls with Buddhist prayer flags. Then after we ramble on the pine and take a prayer flag noticeable ascending path and make a wind climb through vast silver pines to reach Gumba Lundgang. This small Gompa with 40 religious has intense and interesting local peoples called puja starts from 6:00 pm to 7:00pm every night unless the nuns are on holidays.

This day will be more exciting, after the breakfast we will hike to Ganesh Himal Base Camp, we will walk on the forest wilderness and views make it delightful trek even through altitude gain can cause difficulty in climbing. We pass through down and uphill through hidden valley, and then take us right on muddy zigzags on a shortcut get back the lower trail and continue up the valley through the dense forest. After passing through small clear territory, while we reach to Base Camp we will take some nice picture and enjoyed with nature then back to same place overnight at Lodge.

  • 4/5 Hours
  • Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Hotel/Lodge/Tea House
  • walking
  • 2240 m

After visit to Tsum and Hidden Valley region, we trek to down chhekampar to the monastery at Gho Continue on the narrow trekking trail through the village to cross the shiar khola and we head to nearby Dumje. Then trail climb ascending through ramble on pine and rhododendron forest reach to mani wall with delightful prayer flags, we passing the Gomba Lungdang, Domje and get back to Lokpa.

  • 5/6 Hours
  • Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Hotel/Lodge/Tea House
  • walking
  • 2385 m

We trek descending through the exposed trekking route, we cross the Budi Ghandaki River on a beautiful bridge then we walking on the narrow trekking trail ascending and descending when gradually climbing through the hidden valley. Crossing the river and ramble on pine, rhododendrons and bamboo forest reach to Deng, inhabited by Gurungs Villages, again cross the suspension bridge then climb uphill to Rana, and Bhimphedi. We wander in and out of the valley to cross the serang khola before the finally we reach to Ghap overnight at Lodge.

  • 5/6 Hours
  • Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Hotel/Lodge/Tea House
  • walking
  • 3180 m

Today we will head to Lho village; the valley becomes steeper and long walking on through bamboo, rhododendron and pine forest, crossing the wild river a couple of times to reach to Namrung village has police check point for trekker’s we will go to check our manaslu and Nar phu valley special permit to there and we trek continue to walking on the delightful village with chance to see the magnificent mountains peak Buddha Himal and Manaslu and reach to Lho village overnight at Lodge.

  • 3/4 Hours
  • Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Hotel/Lodge/Tea House
  • walking
  • 3525 m

Today will be shorter and an exciting day, we follow the bank of the river with views of many more peak ahead. A couple of hours we will climb uphill through the forest brings us to the village of shyala, offering the Delightful views of Phungi, Manaslu, and Buddha Himal and much more, the village are really beautiful and we trek continue to walking on the flat and reach to sama Gaon overnight at Lodge.

After an early morning breakfast, we will hike up to Manaslu Base Camp, 1st we walking on the pine forest to reach the Birendra Lake, is one of the beautiful and we can spend few hours on there, we will take a picture, after then we trek continue to ascending to Manaslu Base Camp it takes around ¾ hours to climb uphill. When we reach to Base Camp we will do really enjoy with nature and taking picture with white snow-capped mountains, we will spend few hours on there and we trek back down to Sama Gaon Overnight at Lodge.

  • 5/6 Hours
  • Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Hotel/Lodge/Tea House
  • walking
  • 4460 m

We’ll star an early in the morning to head towards Samdo Village, which is takes around 2 hours from Sama Gaon, after then we trek continue to cross the wooden bridge over the Budi Ghandaki and ascending gradually up the valley. Another Buddhist mani walls marks the beginning of the ascent to the pass and cross two streams and witness the larke la Glacier. We trek continue to ascending and reach to Dharamshala overnight at Lodge.

  • 7/8 Hours
  • Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Hotel/Lodge/Tea House
  • walking
  • 3590 m

Today we will star very early in the morning. We will walk slowly gradual uphill to Larkya La Pass (5,106meters/16,751feet) from the sea level, from the dharamshala to Larke la top it will be takes around 4/5 hours. From the top if the blue sky then we will be able to see the magical panoramic mountains view of Himlung Himal, Cheo Himal, Samdo Peak, Larkya La Peak, Kanguru and Annapurna II on the possibility. We will be spend few hours on the top for enjoy and take the Group Picture with board of Larke la pass and beautiful mountains, then after we trek descending to reach the Bimtang village, overnight at Lodge.

  • 5/6 Hours
  • Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Hotel/Lodge/Tea House
  • walking
  • 2536 m

We will walk down hill through the river side. Along the way we will see the an amazing  view of mountains and ramble on the pine and rhododendron forest it will be more interesting while we on the jungle, and we can see the wild animals of Monkeys, musk deer, leopard, jackal, mountains goats and much more. We will stop for lunch break at the Surki Khola after then we trek continue to downhill to reach the Dharapani village overnight at Lodge.

  • 10/11 Hours
  • Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Hotel
  • Jeep/Bus
  • 1350 m

After the breakfast, we leave Dharapani from Besishar by local jeep or Bus. It will takes arounds 4/5 hours drive, we passing the beautiful marshyandi rive and the place of Chamje, Jagat, Shyange, Bhulbule, Khudi and reach to Besishar. If we reach the besishar on before the 4:00 pm then we will catch the micro or bus to Kathmandu. On the journey to Kathmandu, the road follows along the scenic Marsyangdi River valley and then meets the Trishuli River as we leads west along the Prithivi Highway. During the drive we will have good views of lush scenery and terraced farmland.    

Cost Includes

  • International Airport to Hotel and Airport Pick up and drop by private car / van / Jeep / Hiace depend on the Group Size.
  • Transportation service from Kathmandu – Soti Khola by Bus.
  • Dharapani - Besishar by sharing jeep.
  • Besishar – Kathmandu by Bus.
  • All Meals on full Board basis BLD (Italian, Chinese, Indian, Nepali and many European delicious food lunches, dinner and breakfast) Choose by menu.
  • Special Manaslu Permit.
  • MCAP ( Manaslu Conservation Area Project) Permit.
  • ACAP (Annapurna Conservation Area Projet) Permit.
  • Himalayan Local Guide team, Professional Honest, strong and Government trained English speaking Guide, His salary, three times the meals, Insurance and equipments, etc.
  • Himalayan experienced strong and honest porters during the trek (2 Clients for 1 Porter).
  • Trekking Lodges (Tea House or Home Stay) During the Trek.
  • Assistant Guide for the group 5 or above.
  • Approval of Certificate after the successful trekking.
  • Supplementary energy bar, crackers, Cookies and Halls etc.
  • Seasonal fruits likes; Apple, Oranges, pomegran and Blackberry etc.
  • First Aid kit box (Guide will Carry it during the trekking).

Cost Excludes

  • Cold drinks, such as beer, mineral water, cock, Fanta and Whisky, etc.
  • Tea and Coffee.
  • Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone, WIFI, Hot Shower, Shopping, etc.
  • Your International airfare.
  • Nepal visa fee. (15 Days -25 U$D, 30 Days — 40U$D, and 90 Days — 100 U$D.
  • Hotel in Kathmandu with Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.
  • Trekking Equipment.
  • Travel insurance is just in case.
  • Tips for Guide and porters.

Fixed Departure Dates

23 Mar, 2024 from Sotikhola 13 Apr, 2024 to Besishar Duration 22 Days From US$ 1430/pers Availability
25 Mar, 2024 from Sotikhola 15 Apr, 2024 to Besishar Duration 22 Days From US$ 1430/pers Availability
27 Mar, 2024 from Sotikhola 17 Apr, 2024 to Besishar Duration 22 Days From US$ 1430/pers Availability
29 Mar, 2024 from Sotikhola 19 Apr, 2024 to Besishar Duration 22 Days From US$ 1430/pers Availability
31 Mar, 2024 from Sotikhola 21 Apr, 2024 to Besishar Duration 22 Days From US$ 1430/pers Availability
02 Apr, 2024 from Sotikhola 23 Apr, 2024 to Besishar Duration 22 Days From US$ 1430/pers Availability
04 Apr, 2024 from Sotikhola 25 Apr, 2024 to Besishar Duration 22 Days From US$ 1430/pers Availability
06 Apr, 2024 from Sotikhola 27 Apr, 2024 to Besishar Duration 22 Days From US$ 1430/pers Availability
08 Apr, 2024 from Sotikhola 29 Apr, 2024 to Besishar Duration 22 Days From US$ 1430/pers Availability
10 Apr, 2024 from Sotikhola 01 May, 2024 to Besishar Duration 22 Days From US$ 1430/pers Availability
12 Apr, 2024 from Sotikhola 03 May, 2024 to Besishar Duration 22 Days From US$ 1430/pers Availability
14 Apr, 2024 from Sotikhola 05 May, 2024 to Besishar Duration 22 Days From US$ 1430/pers Availability
16 Apr, 2024 from Sotikhola 07 May, 2024 to Besishar Duration 22 Days From US$ 1430/pers Availability
18 Apr, 2024 from Sotikhola 09 May, 2024 to Besishar Duration 22 Days From US$ 1430/pers Availability
20 Apr, 2024 from Sotikhola 11 May, 2024 to Besishar Duration 22 Days From US$ 1430/pers Availability

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FAQ's Before Travel

What is the highest point of Manaslu Tsum Valley Trek?

The main highest point of this Trek is 5106meters.

Is it possible to do a private trek?

Yes, you can do it privately trek with our local trekking guide and Porters.

When is the best season for Trek?

The best time to do this trek from (September – October – November - December), February – March – April – May).

What types of permits are needed?

TIMS Card (Trekking Information Management System), Special Manaslu Permit, MCAP (Manaslu Conservation Area Permit), and ACAP (Annapurna Conservation Area permit), 

How to avoid altitude mountain sickness?

  • Do not drink alcohol & smoke
  • Walk slowly while you climb uphill
  • Take a garlic soup and ginger tea
  • Drink water 3 to 4 liters per day
  • Do acclimatization and rest
  • Take a Diamox as per instructors if you got AMS symptoms

Can I change my currency in Nepal?

Yes, you can change your currency in Nepal; we will help you to exchange your currency

What is the booking & payment system?

The trekkers need to be paid 13% of the full trip cost in advance and remaining of the funds for trekking can be made on arrival in Kathmandu. For the booking of your trek please kindly you may go through the system of “BOOKING” form, click on there, and make your reservation.

Can I get the internet on this journey?

Yes, you can get the internet; most of the tea house has Wi-Fi.

Can I charge my camera battery and cell Phone along the Trek?

Yes, you can charge your camera battery and phone; they have electricity and Solar Panel.

Is it difficult to do Trek?

It is a moderate trek and normally, we have to walk for 20 to 22 days.

Is it safe for a solo female traveler?

Yes, it is safe for a solo female to travel, our teams are responsible, and are leading the solo travel through the Nepal Himalayas regions.

Is it possible to get ATM and Bank on the way?

No, it is not possible to get ATM and Bank on the way, so you must to takes Nepali currency from Kathmandu.

Do I need to take a sleeping bag on the trek?

Yes, you need to take a sleeping bag during the trek; it is difficult to get a blanket on the lodges because so many Guides and porters do not have the blanket.

Could I get a professional local trekking Guide and Porters team?

Yes, of course, we will provide you professional local trekking guide and porter’s team, who are from the same place or Himalayas region, our guide has detailed knowledge of the Himalayas and is government license holder trained, speak very well English. Our porters are fully helpful and friendly.

Useful Information

Best time to discover the Tsum Valley and Manaslu trek:

The Best time to visit Tsum Valley with the Manaslu trek is from March – April – May to September – October – November.

Spring (March – April and May):

This time is the impeccable season for the Tsum Valley and Manaslu trek. During this period, a chance to see the Spectacular Views of Mat. manaslu, Ganesh Himal, Buddha Himal, Siringi Himal, and more peak etc.

The middle of March. The temperature will start increasing with blue skies and the white snowcap peaks appearing at them. However, along the trekking trails, you will see the Nepalese National flower of rhododendron blooming in a variety of colors. Also, this time, snow will melt away by the end of February and it may be easy to cross the high pass of Larke La. The temperature during the day in low lands from (Machhikhola to Namrung) can reach up to 20°c to 25°c, High route from Sama Gaun to Bimtang) 15°c to 18°c . The night and morning time will be cold temperatures will reach around 0°c to -5°c.

Autumn (September- October and November):

Autumn season is also the best time to explore the Tsum Valley Manaslu trek. It's a high tourist season due to good weather. From mid-September, the weather is favorable and the skies become clear, letting enjoy the stunning Himalayas views.

Is it possible to be a Solo traveler for the Manaslu Tsum Valley Trek?

Manaslu and Tsum Valley trek is a restricted trekking route in Nepal, so this trip requires a minimum of two packs of trekkers need to issue the special Manaslu Tsum trek Permit. If you are a single person, do not worry, The Himalayan Local Guide team will handle the Group sizes or we will make a permit with another Join Group after I arrange the guide then you can start your trek.

Is Tsum Valley and Manaslu Trek Safety?

Himalayan Local Guide P. Ltd 99% guarantees Guests safety, security, and satisfaction. Safety is our primary concern. We are continually ready to face any condition and carry all necessary trekking equipment and first aid kit boxes. Our trekking leader and Guides have trained the general first-aid training.

If our clients get high altitude sickness or any bad situation, the guide will decide whether to continue or descend rapidly. Also, we arrange a rescue by helicopter to bring you back from High elevations (insurance) in case of emergency.

Camera Battery and Cell Phone charge:

Along the teahouses or Home stay at the Manaslu Tsum Valley trek regions, you get the electricity or slower power available for charging. However, you have to pay the extra cost.

Mineral or Boiled Water:

During the trip, you can buy mineral water if possible, but the cost will be high Because water comes from the city. Also, you can use boiled water. However, they will charge some extra cost. We want to suggest you use the Water Purification pills. You take a purification tablet from Kathmandu.

Note:

Local people drink the water from the Taps and rivers without filtering, for local people no problem, because they always use the same water, if you drink the water from the rivers or taps, you might get sick, we suggest you should not drink water from the Rivers or Taps, because the water might be not drinkable.  

Necessary documents For Tsum Valley Manaslu Trek:

  • Insurance paper.
  • Passport.
  • Passport-size Photos.
  • Special Tsum Valley Permit.
  • Special Manaslu Permit.
  • MCAP Permit.
  • ACAP Permit.

The Main Symptoms of altitude sickness:

  • Headache
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Fatigue
  • Difficulty sleeping
  • Dizziness
  • Lightheadedness
  • Loss of appetite
  • Difficult to breath

Preventive measures:

  • Do not drink alcoholic beverages in the high an elevation
  • Keep yourself hydrated
  • Do the Acclimatize from low altitude to high altitude and back to sleep on the low altitude.
  • Do not achieve more than 500 meters in a day
  • Do not walk very fast at high altitudes.
  • Walk slowly at the high elevations and keep walking.
  • Do not walk alone on the way.
  • Inform your guide as soon as if got any high altitude sickness.
  • Drink very much boiled water and hot tea.
  • Take a garlic soup and Ginger tea; it is high altitude sickness medicine

TREKKING EQUIPMENT LIST:

Body Clothing:

  • Sleeping Bag
  • Down Jacket
  • Three pairs of trekking t-shirts
  • Long-sleeved shirts
  • Thermal Shirt for Colder place
  • Fleece Jacket
  • Warm wool Sweaters
  • Waterproof and windproof Jacket
  • Cotton Trekking pants with folding
  • Waterproof and windproof pants

Head and Face:

  • Sun Hat
  • Wool or fleece hat
  • Headlight
  • Sunglass
  • Sunscreen 50
  • Face wipes and towel

List of Foot Wears:

  • Trekking Boats
  • ¾ Paris Preferably Cotton Socks
  • Crampon
  • One Pairs extra Sport Shoes

Necessary Gears: 

  • Gaiters just in case if snow
  • Gloves and Thick Gloves
  • Big rucksack above the 40 L
  • Waterproof Bag Cover
  • Rain Coat
  • Trekking Pole (if you needed)
  • Laundry Soap
  • Shampoo
  • Toothbrush
  • Toilet papers
  • Water peals
  • Bottle for drinking water
  • Pen and Notebook
  • Copy and Tourist Guide Book
  • Camera
  • Battery charger
  • Memory card
  • Cell Phone and Charger
  • Money Wallet
  • Altimeters and Playing card

First aid Kid:

  • Diamox
  • Cotton bandages
  • Paracetamol
  • Painkillers
  • Loperamide to Control diarrhea (just in case).
  • Water purified tablets
  • Lozenges
  • Elastic bandages
  • Thermometer
  • Moleskin and sling.
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