Manaslu Tsum Valley Trek – 14 Days

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  • Accommodation Hotel(4-star) in Kathmandu/Tea House during Trek
  • Duration 14
  • Trip Difficulty Easy
  • Activities Trekking
  • Best Time Spring and Autumn
  • Max. Elevation Mu Gompa(3700m/12174ft)
  • Group Size Min-02 pax
  • Transportation Car/Jeep
  • Meals B L D During Trek
  • Start/End Machhakhola/Machhakhola

Overview

The 14-Day Manaslu Tsum Valley Trek with Snow Bank Adventure strikes a flawless balance between pristine wilderness and historical discovery. Besides the main Manaslu Circuit line at Philim, this itinerary takes you deep into the inner valley towards the Tibetan border before tracing your way back out along the cascading rivers.

Because of its sensitive proximity to the international border, the government of Nepal designates Tsum Valley as a restricted area. Solo exploration is strictly prohibited. To access this sacred trail, hikers must travel in a group of at least two people, accompanied by a registered, professional guide.

Our team manages all of your restricted area permits, arranges reliable off-road transport, coordinates cozy tea house stays, and pairs you with local experts so you can leave the logistics to us and fully absorb the spiritual tranquility of the trail.

Your adventure begins with an off-road jeep drive from Kathmandu to Machha Khola. Moving on foot, you will follow the thundering Budi Gandaki River gorge, cutting through pine, bamboo, and blooming rhododendron forests. As you cross the threshold into Tsum Valley, the landscape opens up into sweeping, stone-walled fields populated by yaks, blue sheep, and traditional stone villages. You will stand beneath the towering ice walls of Ganesh Himal (7,422m), Boudha Himal, and Sringi Himal, creating a jaw-dropping backdrop for every single step of your journey.

Why Choose the Manaslu Tsum Valley Trek?

The Tsum Valley Trek is a profound journey into one of the most secluded and culturally preserved valleys in the world. Known classically as Tsumbo (meaning vivid or bright), this region was historically opened to trekkers only in 2008. If you want to experience authentic Himalayan life completely untouched by modernization, this is the ultimate itinerary.

  • The Sacred “Kyimolung” (Valley of Happiness): Tsum Valley is a recognized Beyul—a sacred hidden valley blessed by Padmasambhava (Guru Rinpoche) as a sanctuary of peace, spirituality, and refuge.
  • A Living Museum of Tibetan Culture: Due to centuries of geopolitical isolation, the Tsumba people preserve their ancient dialect, unique dress, and pure Buddhist traditions completely intact.
  • The Law of Non-Violence (Shagya): In 1920, the spiritual leaders of Tsum Valley declared it a completely non-killing zone. Hunting, fishing, slaughtering animals, and burning forests are strictly forbidden, creating an incredibly peaceful paradise where mountain wildlife roams without fear.
  • Historic High-Altitude Monasteries: Walk to centuries-old spiritual institutions like Mu Gompa (3,700m), Rachen Gompa, and Milarepa’s Cave, where great yogis meditated nearly a thousand years ago.

Outline Itinerary

Day 01: Arrival at TIA Kathmandu (1,300 m/2,464 ft)

Day 02: Kathmandu Sightseeing

Day 03: Kathmandu – Arughat (670/2,198 ft) – Soti Khola (710 m/2,330 ft) – Machha Khola (890 m/2,920 ft) 9-10 hrs

Day 04: Machha Khola – Jagat (1,340 m / 4,395 ft) 6-7 hrs trek

Day 05: Jagat – Chisopani (1,600 m / 5,248 ft) 4-5 hrs trek

Day 06: Chisopani – Chumling (2,386 m / 7,827 ft) 6-7 hrs trek

Day 07: Chumling – Chokhangparo (3,010 m / 9,903 ft) 4-5 hrs trek

Day 08: Chokhangparo – Nile (3,361 m / 11,058 ft) 5-6 hrs trek

Day 09: Nile – Mu Gompa (3,700m/12,174ft) – Burgi Village (3,245m/10,644ft) 6-7 hrs trek

Day 10: Burgi Village – Chumling (2,386 m / 7,827 ft) 5-6 hrs

Day 11: Chumling – Philim (1,570m/5,103ft) 6-7 hrs trek

Day 12: Philim – Machha Khola (890 m / 2,920 ft) 6-7 hrs trek

Day 13: Machha Khola- Soti Khola – Arughat – Kathmandu (1300 m/4264 ft) 7-8 hrs drive

Day 14: Final Departure

Detailed Itinerary

Day 01: Arrival at TIA Kathmandu (1,300m/2,464ft) Subsequent to arriving in Kathmandu, a delegate from Snow Bank Adventure will pick you up and take you to your hotel. At night, there will be an appreciated supper hosted by Snow Bank Adventure.
  • Accommodation: Overnight at Star Hotel
Day 02: Kathmandu Sightseeing After breakfast, we start our voyage through four astonishing UNESCO World Heritage Sites. These incorporate the compositionally rich Durbar Square, the hallowed Hindu sanctuary of Pashupati Nath, the fascinating ‘Monkey Temple’ (Swayambunath), and Bauddha Nath Stupa which is probably the most enthralling stupa on the planet.
  • Accommodation: Overnight at Star hotel
  • Meals: B
Day 03: Kathmandu – Arughat(670m/2,200ft) – Soti Khola(710m/2,330ft) -Machha Khola(890m/2920ft)8-9 hours drive After breakfast, we will take the road trip on the four wheel jeep to Sotikhola. The trip is about 7 hours long depending upon the condition of the road. We will take the Prithvi Highway, Kalupandey Highway, and Benighat Larkey Highway. About 40% of the journey is on the graveled postal road. However, the scenery of the terraced farmlands, villages, and forests seen from the jeep is outstanding. We will spend overnight in Sotikhola on the bank of Budi Gandaki River at the foothill of a gigantic hill.
  • Accommodation: Overnight at tea house
  • Meals: B L D
Day 04: Machha Khola – Jagat(1,340m/4,395ft) 6-7 hours trek The trail starts to get difficult from this day onwards. We will have to walk occasional uphill on this. The crossing of the suspension bridge and sight of the waterfalls along the way will keep us busy and mesmerized. The chill mountain breeze starts to hit you and the Himalayan wilderness feeling will overpower you.
  • Accommodation: Overnight at tea house
  • Meals: B L D
Day 05: Jagat – Chisopani(1,600m/5,248ft) 4-5 hours trek Subsequent to finishing with the ACAP method, we move over a rough edge to Salleri, and after that slip to Sirdibas. The valley augments a bit as the trail proceeds up to Ghatta Khola. Proceed upstream to a long straightforward hanging span. Move up to Philim, an enormous Gurung town. Philim valley is outstanding for Japanese made school and police headquarters. Stroll past Philim toward the north over a woodland with the perspectives on the narrowing valley we reach Chisopani.
  • Accommodation: Overnight at tea house
  • Meals: B L D
Day 06: Chisopani – Chumling (2,386m/7,827ft) 6-7 hours trek After Ekle Bhatti crosses the chasm and thirty minutes stroll in the correct side we get the opportunity to see the huge and excellent cascade and enter the pine tree backwoods. Dive down to the trail setting off to the Tsum Valley. Move through pine and rhododendron backwoods. Appreciate the perspectives on Himalchuli mountain at 7893 meters and Boudha Himal from Lokpa, a little wonderful town. Pass Lokpa, drop 30 minutes towards Lungwa Khola, and climbing jick jack troublesome trail further two hours north through pines and rhododendrons we reach Gumlung. Intersection the Siyar Khola, at long last land at Chumling, from where we can see Shringi Himal. Visit the old Chumling gompa and the stone avenues of the town.
  • Accommodation: Overnight at tea house
  • Meals: B L D
Day 07: Chumling -Chokhang paro (3,010m/9,903ft) 4-5 hours trek Cross the suspension connect onto the contrary bank. Appreciate the extraordinary perspectives on Ganesh Himal. Stroll past Rainjam to Serpu Khola crossing another extension we touch base at the Gho Village. Other proceeds with 2 hours move to Tsum takes us to the town of Chhokangparo. Assuming the rainclouds hold back; appreciate the perspectives on Himalchuli at 7893 meters and Ganesh Himal at7140m.
  • Accommodation: Overnight at tea house
  • Meals: B L D
Day 08: Chokhangparo – Nile (3,361m/11,058ft) 5-6 hours Trek While moving above Chokhangparo, better to be cautious about height issues. Stroll past Lamagaon intersection rope suspension extension to the Rachen Gompa, which is additionally outstanding as Nunnery Gompa as well. We make a little visit and after that, we cross the Shiar Khola. Keep strolling through the very much oversaw towns Lar (miniaturized scale hydro control), Phurbe, and Pangdun. Leaving old noteworthy Stupa of Buddha in a manner crossing the town of Chhule, climb upstream and cross the extension to at long last touch base at the Nile. In the event that you consider we can make your visit to a renowned religious community of Chhule which is situated in the highest point of territory.
  • Accommodation: Overnight at tea house
  • Meals: B L D
Day 09: Nile – Mu Gompa(3,700m/12,174ft) – Burgi Village(3,245m/10,644ft) 6-7 hours trek We are presently practically near the Tibetan fringe. Stroll toward the west bank of the valley through the Tibetan scenes. Move up to the Mu Gompa. we make a touring of the entire Mu Gompa Region. Mu Gompa is the biggest cloister in the locale. The Gompa lies at the most astounding and most remote piece of the Tsum Valley. In the wake of investigating the Mu Gompa territory. We likewise visit the cloister. At that point, we make a visit to the Dhephu Doma Gompa. Trek back through Chhule and Phurbe, on the east bank of the Shiar Khola. At long last, we touch base at Burgi village. Move up to the Milarepa’s Cave Milarepa Cave (piren phu) is known for its hypnotizing looks at Poshyop Glacier, Kipu Himal, and Churke himal.
  • Accommodation: Overnight at tea house
  • Meals: B L D
Day 10: Burgi Village – Chumling(2,386m/7,827ft) 5-6 hours Keep trekking viewing the greenery of nature and plummet down to Chhokang Paro once more. From their keep dropping to Gho. Dropping further, we touch base at the extension over the Sarpu Khola. Trekking along the lower Tsum Valley takes you to again Chumling.
  • Accommodation: Overnight at tea house
  • Meals: B L D
Day 11: Chumling – Philim (1,570m/5,103ft) 6-7 hours trek The trail proceeds to Lokpa. After lunch south on a level trail, we push forward. Appreciate the dazzling Samba Falls. At long last land at Philim following 6 or 7 hours in length trekking. A trail goes through the Phillim village that prompts the Ganesh Himal Base Camp.
  • Accommodation: Overnight at tea house
  • Meals: B L D
Day 12: Philim – Machhakhola (890m/2920ft) 6-7 hours trek Trek begins today from Philim to Khorlabesi by means of Jagat and Tatopani. Dive down to Sirdibas and we at long last reach to Jagat. Further plummet takes us to Yaruphant. The parched Tibetan atmosphere presently offers an approach to subtropical green vegetation. Keep trekking to Dobhan. At last touch base at Tatopani. There is a natural aquifer at Tatopani. Whenever intrigued, you may plunge yourself in the natural aquifer and loosen up your worn-out muscles by absorbing yourself the underground aquifer. If not keep strolling all over from Tatopani to reach Khorlabesi, our rest place for the afternoon.
  • Accommodation: Overnight at tea house
  • Meals: B L D
Day 13: Machha Khola - Soti Khola – Arughat – Kathmandu(1300m/4264ft )3-4 hours trek, 8-9 hrs drive Move up to the edge of Kyorpani. Slip down to the falling cascade. Trekking further touches base at Arkhet. Cross the Arkhet Khola. We are presently leaving the Budhi Gandaki Valley. Land at Sante Bazaar; go through the woodlands to Maltar. At last, going by the hydroelectric plant following the stone lanes, we touch base at the Arughat Bazar. Back to Kathmandu along the banks of the Marsyangdi and Trishuli waterways with amazing perspectives on green slopes, mountains, cultivating porches, and towns on the two sides of the street. To praise the fruitful fulfillment of our voyage, we will have a goodbye supper at night.
  • Accommodation: Overnight at hotel
  • Meals: B L D
Day 14: Final Departure Our adventure in Nepal reaches an end today! A Snow Bank Adventure delegate will drop you off at the air terminal roughly 3 hours before our booked flight. On our approach to home, you will have a lot of time to design your next experience in the magnificent nation of Nepal.
  • Accommodation:
  • Meals: B

Includes & Excludes

Cost Includes
  • Airport transportation( Pick-up and Drop)
  • Farewell dinner
  • Kathmandu sightseeing by private vehicle with government registered Tour guide.
  • Accommodation 3 nights(4-star) Hotel in Kathmandu with Bed and breakfast
  • Transportation from the starting  and ending point of trekking by private vehicle
  • Three times meals(B, L, D) and tea, coffee during the trek
  • Safe drinking water( treated with chlorine and iodine)
  • Permit of a trek(TIMS, Conservation, and National park fee)
  • All types of necessary government  paperwork and government taxes
  • Guide and porter(meals, wages, Insurance & transpiration )
  • An English speaking  government registered guide and porter( 1 porter for 2 guest )
  • Trekking equipment like a raincoat, sleeping bag, down jacket, and walking pole
Cost Excludes
  • Personal expenses
  • Personal & medical insurance
  • Rescue evacuation by Helicopter in Emergency case
  • Beverage and Bar bills( soft drinks, hard drinks, and mineral water)
  • Boiled water
  • Lunch & Dinner in Kathmandu except for  farewell dinner
  • Electronic devise recharge
  • Wi-fi during the trek
  • Tips for the Guide and Porter

Trek Video

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Packing List

  • Trekking Poles ( highly recommended for stability)
  • Backpack ( 40 - 55 L with rain cover)
  • Duffel Bag ( if using porters)
  • Day Pack ( 20 - 30L, for your daily carry)
  • Dry Bags/ Zip locks bags ( gear/ tech weather protection)
  • Headlamp with extra batteries
  • Water bottle (s) or hydration bladder ( 2- 3l total capacity)
  • Water purification system ( SteriPen, filtration bottle, or purification tablets)
  • Lightweight towel ( quick dry, microfiber)
  • Personal Care and First Aid Kits
  • Toiletries ( toothbrush, toothpaste, biodegradable soap, small shampoo, comb, razer)
  • Personal prescription medications ( with enough for extra days)
  • Village tea houses provide meals, but energy snacks can be costly or limited on the trek. So, include Energy/ protein bars, nuts and chocolate.
  • Smartphone ( with Nepal SIM/ local data), Plug adapter ( Nepal uses Type C, D and M outlets)
  • Lightweight Padlock ( for securing duffle/ room)