Embark on the mesmerizing walking holiday inside the most serene and spiritual place of western Nepal. Relish the Himalayan moments in an abode of the world’s 8th tallest mountain Mt. Manaslu (8163 m). The travel planners of Hikers Himalaya Pvt. Ltd. are from the Manaslu region. They are from Gorkha and Dhading districts of Nepal. Therefore, itineraries and travel plans prepared by these local travel planners are authentic and updated. Book the Manaslu Circuit Tsum Valley Trek in Nepal with us and experience local culture like locals.
Trekking is always into the remote regions. In addition, if you can walk the trail with the locals, then you can surely knit mesmerizingly authentic Himalayan holiday. Therefore, we are the leading trekking company for any kinds of trekking or tour activities inside the Manaslu region. Doing the Manaslu Circuit Tsum Valley Trek with us can bring lots of happiness and efficiency.
Please note that you can do either Manaslu Circuit Trek or Tsum Valley Trek separately. However, the package is created to those who wish to do both trekking trips in one single trek. It is possible to do these two treks as one trekking trip. We have tried our level best to reduce the number of days and keep the authenticity of the trekking trail. Therefore, without any hesitation book the Manaslu Circuit Tsum Valley Trek and travel with the locals to every nook and corner of the region.
The most spiritual trekking trip to do in Nepal is the Tsum Valley Trek. The journey is also regarded as the cultural trekking trip to know about the traditions, culture, and lifestyle of Tsombos or Nubri People high up in the mountains. Interestingly, trekkers will be fascinated by the monasteries built 500 to 700 years ago in such geographical terrain. If you are looking for a cultural and short trekking trip in the Manaslu region of Nepal, then the Tsum Valley Trek is an ideal choice. Explore villages of Tsum and Nubri People by booking the Manaslu Circuit Tsum Valley Trek in Nepal.
The trekking trail of the Manaslu Circuit Trek is one of the restricted trails of Nepal. However, it is becoming the commercial trekking route on par with the Everest Base Camp Trek and the Annapurna Base Camp Trek in terms of popularity. Therefore, the number of trekkers trekking in the route is on a rise. Since 2022, there is an astronomical rise in the number of trekkers on this trekking route. The trail that encompasses the Manaslu Base Camp, Larke La Pass, and authentic Tsombos Villages is worth walking for the momentous and diverse Himalayan trekking holidays.
These two trekking routes – Manaslu Circuit Trek and Tsum Valley Trek are the major trekking trails of the region. We present you the combined itinerary of the Manaslu Circuit Tsum Valley Trek. Explore the majestic places of Gorkha district and relish the chance to immerse into the cultures of multi – ethnic people living in the diverse landscapes. In one single trip, travelers can comprehend natural and cultural sides of the Manaslu region.
The journey of the Manaslu Circuit Tsum Valley Trek traverses through multi – ethnic villages. In the lower regions, travelers can get chance to understand people from Gurung, Tamang, Magar, Brahmins, Chhetris, and Dalits communities whereas the upper region is the home of Nubri People. The Nubri People are believed to have been migrated from Tibet and settled in the upper Manaslu region bordering Tibet. They have their own language, culture, and traditions. Major monasteries of the region are Pungen, Shyala, Mu Gompa, Rachen Gompa, Serang Gompa, etc.
Interestingly, there are some places which has history and legends. Near the Nile Village on the way to the Mu Gompa Monastery, you can also visit the Milarepa Caves where 8th eons once meditated. It is believed that Guru Padmasambha and Rimpoche built various monasteries and chortens in the region. Therefore, the place is darling and heart of the people who follow Tibetan Buddhism to its core. Hikers Himalaya presents you the best detour trekking package in the form of the Manaslu Circuit Tsum Valley Trek in Nepal where you trek to understand people and nature.
Before booking the trekking package of the Manaslu Circuit Trek with Tsum Valley, let’s know about various things to know before the Manaslu Circuit Trek with Tsum Valley:
You must obtain the special restricted area permit for trekking in Manaslu. The cost of the RAP is 100 $ for autumn season for 7 days with 15 $ per day for additional days. However, the cost of the special restricted area permit for spring, monsoon, and winter season is 75 $ for 7 days with 10 $ per day for additional days.
Besides the special restricted area permit, trekkers have to obtain the local rural municipality, Manaslu Conservation Area Project (MCAP), and Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP). The cost of the Tsum Nubri Rural Municipality is NRs. 1000 and the ACAP/MCAP permit cost is NRs. 3000 for foreigners and NRs. 1500 for SAARC nationals. In terms of permit, it is same whether you do individual trail trek or the combined Manaslu Circuit Tsum Valley Trek.
Travelers can’t do the trek without collaborating with the Nepal Government registered trekking company. Therefore, associate with the registered company and obtain the special restricted area permit. If you book the trekking package with the agency then you don’t have to worry about hiring a guide or any kinds of logistical management. The Manaslu Circuit Tsum Valley Trek with the registered trekking agency means that you are trekking safely and soundly. Moreover, you get to experience authentic travel experiences without any hassles.
Don’t trek in the Manaslu Circuit Trek with Tsum Valley without the assistance of a trekking guide. Hire a trekking guide for this trek to ensure safety and authentic information. Normally, the trekking guide costs around 30 $ to 50 $ per day. The salary of the guide depends upon the language proficiency and experience of a guide.
You are not allowed to do trekking in the Manaslu region (restricted areas of Nepal) independently or solo. Therefore, form a group of at least two trekkers to do the trek. If you don’t have another trekker to trek with you, then contact the travel planners of the Hikers Himalaya. The company will help you to manage your trekking trip on a group join travel.
Choose the right season to experience best moments. For this, you need to choose the best season to do the trek. Spring (March – May) and autumn (September – November) are the best times to do the Manaslu Circuit Trek with Tsum Valley. Monsoon (June – August) and winter (December – February) season are not suitable for trekking trips.
Before 2015, there were basic lodging and meals facilities in the Manaslu region’s trekking trail. However, after the devastating earthquake people started to rebuild the area in an expert way. Therefore, you don’t have to worry about lodging and meals facilities.
There are different styles of tea houses and eateries in the area. Nowadays, you can find luxury mountain lodges in some overnight places. You can enjoy the meals from different parts of the world ranging from Indian, Chinese, Oriental, and Continental to Local Nepalese dishes. Almost all tea houses offer similar menu but the price differs as you trek higher. The level of the Manaslu Circuit Tsum Valley Trek in Nepal in terms of lodging and meals is very high.
Build up good physical fitness level for this trek as there are many uphill and downhill sections. The trek traverses to places above 4500 m. Therefore, you need proper cardio – vascular abilities. In terms of the trekking difficulty, the Manaslu Circuit Trek with Tsum Valley is moderately challenging trekking course. So, prepare well both physically and mentally before the trek.
Relish diverse landscape and vegetation while trekking in the trail of the Manaslu Circuit Trek with Tsum Valley. The trek starts in the sub – tropical vegetation zone and enters the tundra vegetation zone via alpine vegetation. Therefore, some call it heaven to research about various vegetation. The river valleys, terraced farmlands, gigantic hills, mountains, glaciers, moraines, and glacial lakes are on this trekking route. In one single trekking trip, travelers can experience different landscapes ranging from lowland flats to the high – altitude mountain passes.
The total trekking distance of the Manaslu Circuit Tsum Valley Trek is about 250 to 270 kilometers. However, the distance of the Manaslu Circuit Trek only is lesser than this total exploration of the Manaslu region. It takes about 20 to 22 days to complete the entire trekking trip in this trail. Please allocate at least 3 weeks of holiday to do amazing trekking trips in the Manaslu region of Nepal.
Nowadays, the trekking distance has curtailed drastically. Some trekkers have started to start the trek from Jagat village instead of Machha Khola. Similarly, people have also started to book the jeep after walking for about 3 to 4 hours from Bimthang Village. Therefore, you can’t get the actual trekking distance of the Manaslu Circuit Tsum Valley Trek.
Experience authenticity and travel like locals! Yes, it is possible to do trekking in the Manaslu region with the local if you book the trekking package with the Hikers Himalaya Pvt. Ltd. Please note that the founders of the company are also from the Manaslu Region. Book the Manaslu Circuit Tsum Valley Trek package at 1350 $ per person for wholesome trekking adventure in Nepal.
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The main trekking trail of the Manaslu region of Nepal is the Manaslu Circuit Trek route. The trail is slowly becoming commercial and popular like the famous trails of the Everest, Annapurna, and Langtang regions of Nepal. However, one should remember that the trek originally means to provide tranquility, rawness, authenticity, and serene vibes. If you are looking for an odyssey to higher elevation places in the Himalayan region of Nepal, then the Manaslu Circuit Tsum Valley Trek in Nepal is an ideal choice. The trek is an ideal amalgamation of culture, ancient Tibetan Buddhist traditions, untouched geographical terrain, diverse landscapes, diverse vegetation, and spiritual Himalayan experiences. It is the combination of the famous Manaslu Circuit Trek and the Tsum Valley Trek in one single trekking itinerary.
Honestly, the difficulty level of the Manaslu Tsum Valley Trek in Nepal is challenging! Don’t listen to those fluffy words! You need considerable amount of physical fitness and cardio – vascular ability to complete the Manaslu Circuit Tsum Valley Trek in Nepal. There are many steep uphill and downhill sections in the trekking route. Furthermore, the trail traverses through higher elevation places above 3000 m in majority of times. Higher elevation places are prone to risks of altitude sickness. It requires stamina that allows you to comfortably walk for about 6 to 7 hours in an average everyday for weeks!
Major natural attractions of the Manaslu Circuit Tsum Valley Trek in Nepal are surely the jewels of the region! Rivers, waterfalls, glaciers, valleys, forests, cascading hills, moraines, high – mountain passes, natural hot water springs, mountains, etc. are the natural attractions of the trail. Famous attractions are Budi Gandaki River, Nyauli Waterfall, Lokpa Waterfall, Birendra Lake, Manaslu Base Camp, Samdo Ri Peak, Larke La Pass, etc.
The trail of the Manaslu Circuit Tsum Valley Trek traverses through entire regions of Manaslu! Therefore, you can’t talk about few people only. In fact, the trail encompasses villages of multi – ethnic people from Brahmins – Chhetris to Indigenous – Dalits. In the higher elevation places, Tsum and Nubri are dominant. These people follow Bonpo and traditional Tibetan Buddhism. They are believed to be the people migrated about thousands of years before from Tibet. From language to rituals and from cultures to traditions, these people are unique!
Our trekking itinerary of the Manaslu Circuit Tsum Valley Trek in Nepal traverses through all areas of the region. Therefore, choose this trek to explore all cultural and natural attractions of the region. Major monasteries of the Manaslu region of Nepal are as follows:
Besides these monasteries, there are countless chortens, stupas, prayer wheels, and mani walls in the Manaslu Circuit Tsum Valley Trek route.
Yes, it is possible to include the Ganesh Himal Base Camp hike from the Manaslu Circuit Tsum Valley Trek in Nepal! On the day you go to Mu Gompa Monastery from Nile Village, you can include the Ganesh Himal Base Camp hike. Note down that this route can be done from Langtang region too! If you wish to do the hike, then you can consult our travel planners to book the journey of Ganesh Himal Base Camp Trek or the Ruby Valley Trek in Nepal.
The highest altitude a trekker reaches during the Manaslu Circuit Tsum Valley Trek in Nepal is 5106 m above sea level! Besides this altitude, you can also reach 4800 m which is the heigh of the Manaslu Base Camp. Similarly, in the section of the Tsum Valley Trek, the maximum altitude is Mu Gompa monastery which is at an altitude of 3700 m above sea level.
Don’t expect best facilities of accommodation and meals like in the Annapurna and Everest region trekking routes in the Manaslu region’s trekking trails. However, the level of the services and amenities is increasing year after year. You can get basic tea house facilities to spend overnight during the Manaslu Circuit Tsum Valley Trek in Nepal. As for food, you can order simple Nepalese local dishes to few international dishes from Chinese, Indian, and Continental cuisines.
Yes, Manaslu region of Nepal is under the restricted areas of Nepal. You must follow certain rules and regulations to visit this place. Trekking without the help of licensed trekking guide is not allowed and you must acquire special restricted area permit from immigration department of Nepal. Besides the Manaslu region, there are few areas that border Tibet (autonomous region of People’s Republic of China) listed under the restricted areas of Nepal. They are Upper Mustang, Nar Phu Valleys, Kanchenjunga, Upper Dolpo, etc.
You need Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP) permit, Manaslu Conservation Area Project (MCAP), Chumnubri Rural Municipality entry permit, and special Restricted area permit (RAP) to do the Manaslu Circuit Tsum Valley Trek in Nepal. The cost of these permits’ ranges from NRs. 3000 to NRs. 1000. For special restricted area permit, the cost differs according to season. 100 $ per week is charged for autumn season with additional 15 $ for each extra day but for other seasons the cost is 75 $ per week and additional 10 $ for each extra day! Note down that the restricted area permit is issued to registerd trekking company only and you can’t get the permit as an individual trekker.
The only way to reach the trail head of the Manaslu Circuit Tsum Valley Trek in Nepal is by roadway. You can either choose to hire a private jeep or local bus to Machha Khola. The cost of a private jeep to Machha Khola from Kathmandu is around 170 $ and a jeep accommodates 4 to 6 travelers. Local bus charges around NRs. 1500 to NRs. 2000 per person. At the end of the trek, you have to use jeep from Tilje to Besisahar that costs around NRs. 6000 to NRs. 8000 depending upon season.
Total trekking distance of the Manaslu Circuit Trek is around 177 kilometers and the Tsum Valley Trek distance is around 120 kilometers. However, the total trekking distance of the Manaslu Circuit Tsum Valley Trek odyssey is around 230 kilometers to 260 kilometers. The distance largely depends upon the side trips that you take during the journey!
Nepal trekking mandatorily requires travel insurance. However, some of the short lower elevation treks don’t require insurance and there are no checkpoints where they ask for valid insurance. Getting the insurance plan is not just to follow the rule but also for safety reasons. Make sure that your insurance plan covers emergency helicopter rescues, accidents, delays, and medical expenses. Get insurance plan from reputed insurance companies only to be safe.
For the Manaslu Circuit Tsum Valley Trek in Nepal, you must present the insurance to get the special restricted area permit. Without a valid insurance, you don’t get permit. Furthermore, your trekking guide and porters must also be insured. The trekking company buys insurance of its staff but your insurance is your responsibility.
Make sure to follow strict guidelines of trekking to avoid altitude sickness risks. Don’t underestimate the threat of altitude sickness in the Manaslu Circuit Tsum Valley Trek in Nepal. Sometimes, the altitude sickness can be brutally fatal. If you get caught with HAPE and HACE, then it is very critical. Therefore, following proper guidelines matters a lot.
Follow these instructions to avoid risks of altitude sickness during high – altitude Manaslu Trek in Nepal.
Book the Manaslu Circuit Tsum Valley Trek in Nepal for the months of spring season (March – May) and for the months of autumn season (September – November). Winter season (December – February) is also okay to trek but Larke La pass may be closed due to heavy snowfall during winter season. We don’t recommend monsoon season but you can plan the trek for early weeks of June and later weeks of August from the monsoon season.
