In this article, we have focused to provide more detail information about Manaslu Circuit with Tsum Valley Trek. As a preparation of the trek, you get special information about trekking route, map, altitude sickness, trekking permit, and safety precaution here.
Manaslu Circuit with Tsum Valley Trek is one of the most popular tea house trek in Nepal. It is renowned for its unique off the beaten track and 8th highest peak – Mt Manaslu (8163 m). This trek is designed by merging two different trekking routes – Manaslu Circuit Trek and Tsum Valley Trek, which routes through detached landscapes, dense alpine forest, priceless flora and fauna, and poetic monasteries along with a few traditional villages. As a result, visitors will get to enjoy stunning landscapes geographical scenery and unique culture and tradition of Tsum Valley.
The trek passes through several ethnic inhabitants along with lush forest and array of mountain peaks. It starts following Budhi Gandaki river and ends in Besisahar, whereas it is the start point of Annapurna Circuit Trek. In an initial, it goes along lush green forest filled with mesmerizing waterfalls and a few suspension bridges. Trekkers need to show their special permits in a check point when they arrive at Jagat as it is the beginning point from where you enter to restricted area. It continues through bamboo, pine and flourished rhododendron forests, bounded by Ganesh Himal, Shringi Himal, Himalchuli and Manaslu. When trekkers approach to Chokhangparo from Chumling, the trek suddenly changes its landscapes and begins with an unreleased communities of Tibetan origin amidst the stunning mountain. During the trail, trekkers will enjoy full of ancient Buddhist monasteries and maniwalls, and then they will back to landscape again when they approach the high elevation.
After you reach to Samagaon, you get a great opportunity of side trips as it is an acclimatization day; either you can go to Manaslu Base Camp or Pungen Gompa which is a less challenging hiking. Furthermore, you can hike to Tibetan border when you stay a night at Samdo. Tibetan border is so close from here, which is one of the main reason behind making of Manaslu a restricted area. You spend your last night at Dharmashala before achieving one of the highlight journey of the trek i.e crossing of Larkya Pass which is at 5160 m above the sea level. After crossing the pass, you will take downhill journey to Bhimtang, Tilije, Tal, and Syanje one after another with having the best accommodation. Finally, we will arrive at Besishahar and end the trek.
Itinerary for Manaslu Circuit With Tsum Valley Trek
Day 01: Kathmandu to Soti Khola 710 m via Aarughat – 8-9 hours drive
Day 02: Soti Khola to Machha Khola 930 m – 6 hours trek
Day 03: Machha Khola to Jagat – 6 hours trek
Day 04: Jagat to Eklebhatti 1600 m – 4 hours trek
Day 05: Eklebhatti to Chumling 2700 m – 6 hours trek
Day 06: Chumling to Chhekampar 2960 m – 5 hours trek
Day 07: Chhekampar to Mu Gompa 3800 m – 5 hours trek
Day 08: Mu Gompa to Chhekampar 2960 m – 5 hours trek
Day 09: Chhekampar to Lukpa 2240 m – 6 hours trek
Day 10: Lukpa to Deng 1800 m – 5 hours trek
Day 11: Deng to Ghap 2160 m – 5 hours trek
Day 12: Ghap to Lho Gaun 3180 m – 6 hours trek
Day 13: Lho Gaun to Samagaun 3530 m – 3 hours
Day 14: Acclimatization day in Samagaun (Visit Manaslu Base Camp / Pungyan Gompa)
Day 15: Samagaun to Samdo 3690 m – 4 hours trek
Day 16: Acclimatization day in Samdo (Visit Tibet border)
Day 17: Samdo to Dharmasala 4470 m – 4 hours trek
Day 18: Dharmasala to Bhimtang 3720 m via Larkya La Pass 5200 m – 8 hours trek
Day 19: Bhimtang to Dharapani 2560 m – 5 hours trek
Day 20: Dharapani to Kathmandu via Besisahar – 8 – 9 hours drive
The above itinerary is an optimal itinerary for Manaslu circuit and tsum valley trek. However, the trek can be completed quicker and slower than above itinerary.
Route Map of Manaslu Circuit and Tsum Valley Trek
The above map shows a collective information about Manaslu circuit with tsum valley trek. As shown in above map, this trek starts from Aarughat, then passes through several gigantic mountains and poetic Buddhist ethnicity. It crosses one of the highest pass of the Himalaya, called as Larkya Pass and finally ends reaching at Besishahar.
Note: There is not possible to include all attractions and places in a single map. So this map is only a tiny sight of this trek.
Best time to trek in Manaslu circuit with Tsum Valley Trek
The particular time to trek Manaslu circuit with Tsum Valley Trek are March to May (Spring) and September to October (Autumn) because there will be crystal sky with magnificent views of surrounding mountains in these days. Nevertheless, trekking is conducted all the year in this area.
Acclimatization and Altitude Sickness
Altitude sickness usually obvious comes over trekkers while trekking here as the route goes through higher hills and Bhanjyang.
Larkya Pass is the highest place by where this trail pass through. So an acclimatization is must either in Samagaun or in Dharmasala.
If you have any sickness problem with high altitude, then we never suggest you to cross Larkya Pass. We suggest you to do Tsum Valley Trek only.
Trekking Permit
It is the most essential to obtain 3 permits to trek Manaslu and Tsum Valley. MCAP, ACAP and Special restricted area permit are obligatory. For more detail about trekking permit and fees, click here.
Training and Preparation
Remember, you will be crossing 5200 m high Larkya Pass. That is why, you need to be fit and healthy. If you are not physically and mentally prepared for this trip, it is not guarranted that you can successfully complete this trek.
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