The Tsum Valley with Manaslu Trek takes you close to Manaslu Himal, the world’s eighth-highest peak. Trek through the wonderful valley, Tsum Valley, also called the Hidden Valley of Happiness. Tsum Valley is dominated by Tibetan Buddhist culture, and you can see many old monasteries, chortens, mani walls, and stone houses of villages. As this is pretty far from city crowds, the beauty of this location is pure and spectacular.
Trek through diverse landscapes, explore the raw natural beauty, and pass by several small villages. Observe, the unique culture and practices of the people who inhabit here make more memories in this trekking tour. While on the trek, the mountain surroundings impress you. The trek from Lark La Pass, the highest trekking point of this trek, offers panoramic sights of the high Himalayas.
The 21-day Manaslu Tsum Valley Trek is best for an individual who wants to have an off-the-beaten-path trekking adventure in secluded Nepal. Cultural experiences and high-altitude adventure are offered by the trek. The off-the-beaten-path Himalayan adventure is becoming one of Nepal’s popular yet less crowded trekking destinations.
Route Description
The 21-day Tsum Valley with Manaslu Trek begins when you reach Tribhuwan International Airport, Kathmandu, Nepal. After preparing yourself and completing paperwork formalities, you start your drive to Machha Khola, where you pass some villages, steep hills, and rivers. Then the trek officially starts as you leave Machha Khola, following the Budhi Gandaki River. And start your trek toward Jagat, passing terraced farm fields, green hills, and crossing local settlements. Complete your permit work and start your trek walking through the Manaslu Conservation Area, cross Chisa Pani, and then go into Lokpa, the gateway to Tsum Valley. From here, the landscapes became more remote and pristine.
Leave the Manaslu Circuit Trail and start trekking towards Tsum Valley, a holy and least explored Himalayan village. As you ascend your trail, pass through a rhododendron forest, walk over several wooden bridges, and reach Chumling and then Chokhangparo. You start noticing the dominance of Tibetan culture: there are rock houses, prayer flags fluttering above, and you spot old chortens. Mu Gompa is the most religious and highest monastery in the valley with extended Himalayan views, such as Ganesh Himal and Hiunchuli Himal, and the spiritual environment makes trekkers' bodies and minds relaxed.
Trek down to Chumling after visiting Tsum Valley via the same route, and trek to Deng. Trek via green forest trails and pass through a series of Buddhist villages like Bihi Phedi and Namrung. Namrung provides breathtaking views of Ganesh Himal, Hiunchuli, and Siringi Himal. At higher elevations, you start experiencing the changes in vegetation, and the air thins. You are offered an incredible view of Manaslu Himal (8,163 m) as you continue ahead, going through Lhi, Lho, and Shyala. See the Lho Monastery and enjoy the peaceful vistas of prayer flags fluttering in the air and mani walls.
Rest at Sama Gaon for a day and acclimatize at high altitude by going around the areas, or trek to Manaslu Base Camp or Phungen Monastery. Highly recommended. Be amazed by the glorious views of glaciers, icefalls, and the huge Manaslu Massif. Having had their fill, go ahead and trek to Samdo and then to Dharamsala or Larkya Phedi. A step more to Larkya La Pass, the trekking summit. It is no easy walk over Larkya La Pass, but the view from the summit is well worth the walk. You have the broad Himalayan vistas of the Himlung Himal, Manaslu Himal, Kangguru, and Annapurna II. Feel the inexplicable grandeur of the Himalayas and the surrounding hills, and then descend to Bhimtang and proceed further via the rhododendron forests to Goa and Tilije. Drive back from Tilije to Kathmandu and complete your Manaslu and Tsum Valley Trek.
This Tsum Valley with Manaslu trek not only offers an adventurous trek in remote Nepal, but it also offers you the chance to get closer to the Tibetan-influenced culture and lifestyle of the rural Nepalese people.
Short Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu (1,355 m / 4,445 ft)
Day 02: Kathmandu Valley UNESCO Sites Sightseeing and Preparation Day
Day 03: Drive to Machha Khola (900 m / 2,952 ft) | Distance: 160 km (99.4 miles) | Duration: 5-6 hours
Day 04: Trek from Machha Khola to Jagat (1,340 m / 4,396 ft) | Distance: 20.5 km (12.7 miles) | Duration: 6-7 hours
Day 05: Trek from Jagat to Chiso Pani (1,600 m / 5,249 ft) | Distance: 9 km (5.5 miles) | Duration: 4-5 hours
Day 06: Trek from Chiso Pani to Chumling (2,386 m / 7,828 ft) | Distance: 8 km (4.9 miles) | Duration: 4-5 hours
Day 07: Trek from Chumling to Chokhangparo (3,010 m / 9,875 ft) | Distance: 10 km (6.2 miles) | Duration: 4-5 hours
Day 08: Trek from Chokhangparo to Nile (3,361 m / 11,026 ft) | Distance: 12 km (7.4 miles) | Duration: 5-6 hours
Day 09: Trek from the Nile to Mu Gompa (3,700 m / 12,139 ft) | Distance: 6 km (3.7 miles) | Duration: 3-4 hours
Day 10: Trek from Mu Gompa to Chumling (2,386 m / 7,828 ft) | Distance: 28 km (17.3 miles) | Duration: 7-8 hours
Day 11: Trek from Chumling to Deng (1,860 m / 6,102 ft) | Distance: 17 km (10.5 miles) | Duration: 7-8 hours
Day 12: Trek from Deng to Namrung (2,660 m / 8,727 ft) | Distance: 19.5 km (12.1 miles) | Duration: 6-7 hours
Day 13: Trek from Namrung to Shyala (3,500 m / 11,482 ft) | Distance: 11.4 km (7 miles) | Duration: 5-6 hours
Day 14: Trek from Shyala to Sama Gaon (3,530 m / 11,581 ft) | Distance: 6 km (3.7 miles) | Duration: 3 hours
Day 15: Exploration Day
Day 16: Trek from Sama Gaon to Samdo (3,860 m / 12,664 ft) | Distance: 8.6 km (5.3 miles) | Duration: 4 hours
Day 17: Trek from Samdo to Dharamsala (4,460 m / 14,632 ft) | Distance: 11 km (6.8 miles) | Duration: 5-6 hours
Day 18: Trek from Dharamsala to Bhimtang (3,710 m / 12,171 ft) via Larke-la Pass (5,106 m / 16,752 ft) | Distance: 24.5 km (15.2 miles) | Duration: 7-8 hours
Day 19: Trek from Bhimtang to Goa (2,560 m / 8,398 ft) | Distance: 17 km (10.5 miles) | Duration: 6-7 hours
Day 20: Trek from Goa to Tilije (2,300 m / 7,545 ft) | Distance: 6 km (3.7 miles) | Duration: 3 hours, then drive to Kathmandu (1,355 m / 4,445 ft) | Distance: 230 km (142.9 miles) | Duration: 8-9 hours
Day 21: Farewell









