Manaslu and Tsum Valley Trek

Itinerary Details of Manaslu and Tsum Valley Trek

Day 01: Arrive Kathmandu and transfer to hotel It's a panoramic thrill flying into Kathmandu on a clear day. The views of snow-capped mountain peaks sprawling down below you are almost ecstatic, beginning a whole chain of memorable experiences that stay with you for a long, long time. And as your plane hits the tarmac, our waiting support team will meet and greet you at the airport and escort you to your hotel. Welcome drinks will be served and over night at your hotel.

 

Day 02:Permit preparations and shopping day for the trek. Overnight at hotel in Kathmandu

 

Day 3:From Kathmandu drive to Arughat Bazaar (8-9 hours) We take an 8-9 hrs bus ride to Arughat Bazaar in Gorkha district. The village of Arughat is in two parts, on opposite sides of the Buri Gandaki. Arughat Bazaar is large, clean and prosperous with hotels and shops selling cloth, food and hardware.

 

Day 4:Arughat to Soti Khola (6-7 hours) (730m, Approx. 4hrs trek). From Arughat Bazar we trek to Soti Khola (It means river in Nepali). Along the way we enjoy splendid views of Shringri Himal. We trek through Gurung and Magar villages, past fields and cascading waterfalls, till we reach Soti Khola. Overnight at lodge

 

Day 5:Soti Khola to Machha Khola (930m, Trek 4 - 5hrs) We trek from Soti Khola to Machha khola (Fish river). Machha khola is a village situated above a stream with the same name. Overnight at lodge

 

Day 6: Machha Khola to Jagat (1,410m, Trek 7 - 8hrs). The trail from Macha Khola to Jagat involves some steep ascents and descents. We climb a well – crafted staircase over a ridge to Jagat. Overnight at lodge

 

Day 7: Jagat to Lokpa (1,835m, Trek 6 - 7hrs). The route climbs on a rugged rocky trail. We climb up and down ravines and notched trees. We get good views of Sringri himal as we continue up to the village of Lokpa. This is a small village with fields of corn and millet and surrounded by alder, blue pine and poplar trees.

 

Day 8: Lokpa to Chumling (Lower Tsum) (2,285m, Trek 4 - 5hrs). We take the trail up through Lokpa and head up over a ridge that leads to Ganesh Himal Base camp and Chumling( Lower Tsum). We camp for the night at Chumling. There are several good campsites at Chumling.

 

Day 9: Chumling to Chhokangparo (Upper Tsum) 3010m)(6-7 hours) From Chumling we trek to Chhokangparo. Upper Tsum valley (part of the Inner Himalaya) open from Chhokangparo.Chhekamparo is a village situated on flat land and made up of two settlements Chhekam and Paro. From the valley, the Ganesh Himal range can be seen directly to the south where it provides spectacular views of the Baudha and Himal chuli peaks to the south-west. Some households in this village practice polyandry.

 

Day 10: Chhokangparo to Nile/Chhule (3347m), visit Milarepa Piren Phu Cave on the way (5-6 hours) From Chhokangparo we trek to Nile/ Chulle. This is the last village heading north in the upper Tsum Valley. Nile is on the western, sun-side of the Shiar Khola, about 20 minutes walk across from Chhule. On the way we pass the Piren Phu cave. Piren Phu (pigeon cave) is one of the most sacred caves in the Tsum valley. It is located at the foot of a rugged cliff near the village of Burji. Milarepa, the famous Tibetan saint, was believed to have meditated here. There are two separate gumbas attached to the rocky cave. Richly painted Buddhist murals, excellent artistic scripts carved on stones, long prayer flags and significant Buddhists paper scripts make this cave one of the most important socio-cultural asset in the valley. Beautiful views can be had of the Shiar Khola, Rachen Gumba, the mountains and settlements amidst vast agricultural land.

 

Day 11: Nile/Chhule to Mu Gompa (3700 m), visit Dhephyudonma Gompa (4060 m) (5 hours) From Nile the trail gradually ascends to Mu gumba, the largest monastery in the region. Mu Gumba is located at the highest and farthest point in the Tsum valley. Mu Gumba was established in 1895 AD and is situated at an altitude of 3510m.The monastery houses religious books, including Kangyur, a life sized statue of Avalokiteshwara, and images of Guru Padmasambhava and Tara. Dephyudonma Gumba is one of the oldest monasteries in the Tsum Valley and is situated in the rugged mountains, a 2 hr walk from the village of Chhule and Nile. The history of this monastery is directly associated with the dawn of Buddhism in the valley. The monastery is run by Lama Serap of Nile Ladrang from the Kangin sect. There are a few campsites and dinking water facilities.

 

Day 12: Extra day for excursion at Mu Gompa We take a hike up Mu Gumba and reach the base of Pika Himal (4865m).We are quite close to Tibet and get a good view of the Tibetan peaks as well as the Ganesh Himal range. After the day's excursion we return to our camp at Mu gumba.

 

Day 13: Mu Gompa to Rachen Gompa (3240m, 5 hours) From Mu Gumba we take the trail to Rachen Gumba, a nunnery. The nunnery is situated in the Shiar Khola Valley in the foothills of the mountains bordering Nepal and Tibet. Rachen Gumba was established in the year 1905 AD and is one of the largest nunneries in the Tsum valley. It houses nuns belonging to the Ngak-pa sect, which does not allow animal slaughter. The nunnery houses one thousand clay, moulded statues of Avalokiteshwara, a brightly colored, carved throne and pillar, and a large prayer wheel. The interior is richly painted with murals about Buddhism and its history.

 

Day 14: Rachen Gompa to Dumje (2,405m,6-7 hours) From Rachen Gompa we proceed towards Dumje, a small village with about eight houses and adjoining cattle shed.

 

Day 15: Dumje to Deng (1,800m, 6-7 hrs) From Dumje we trek to Deng. On the way we pass some waterfalls.

 

Day 16: Trek Deng to Namrung (2,660m, Trek 6 - 7hrs). From Deng we trek to Namrung.

 

Day 17: Trek Namrung to Lho (3,180m, Approx. 4hrs trek), Visit monastery after lunch. From Namrung we trek to Lho. We pass through tropical waterfalls and overnight at the village.

 

Day 18: Trek Lho to Sama Gaon (3,530m, Approx. 3hrs trek) As we make our way from Lho to Sama Gaon.

 

Day 19: Acclimatization day rest and excursion around Birendra Tal (3,450m) and monastery.

 

Day 20: Trek to Samdo (3,690m, Approx. 3hrs).

 

Day 21: Trek to Dharmashala (4,470m Trek 3 - 4hrs).

 

Day 22: Trek to Bimtang (3,720m) via Larke Pass (5,106m) (Approx. 4hrs till Summit & 4hrs descend to Bimtang).

 

Day 23: Trek Bimtang to Tilije (2,300m, Trek 6 - 7hrs)

 

Day 24: Trek Tilije to Chamje (1,430m, Trek 5 - 6hrs)

 

Day 25: Trek Chamje to Besisahar (760m, Trek 6 - 7hrs & 1hr drive to Besisahar from Bulbule)

 

Day 26: Drive　Besisahar to Kathmandu, O/N at Hotel in Kathmandu.

 

Day 27: Free Day in Kathmandu

 

Day 28: Depart Kathmandu