Manaslu tsum valley trek 25 days is one of the longest and adventure control region trek of Nepal which last for 3 to 4 weeks. Manaslu tsum valley trekking is wild adventure trek which goes through the bank of the Budi Gandaki River to all the way north up to the base of killer mountain Manaslu 8153 Meter. The trek is relatively long but very beautiful in terms of scenery and nature. The Manaslu Trek is about 2.5 Weeks long but does not cover the Nepal most beautiful landscape from where you can see the Ganesh Himal and many other mountains. The Manaslu Tsum valley trek covers the Buddhist culture that has been practising in the north of Gorkha near Tibet border. This is off the beaten path trek trail where you will see the traditional isolated beautiful local village with different cultures and values. This trek is a massive opportunity for the trekkers to explore the unique and typical rural life of Nepal. Trekkers can have the enjoyment of diverse nature and culture. The landscape diversity, flora and fauna are amazingly beautiful to see.


The paradise land of Gorkha is very vivid on it‘s structure and nature. The deep Budi Gandaki Valley allows you to relax on the massive green nature and takes you to the small settlement of local people along the trek route. The area is covered through the Manaslu Conservation Area project so you need to take the Manaslu permit and Tsum valley permit through the Registered Trek operators to do trek in This Area. Manaslu Trek combine with Tsum valley trekking offers an excellent view of Manaslu (8,153m), Shringi Himal (7,187m), Ngadi Chuli (7,871m), Buddha Himal, Cheo Himal, Himal Chuli (7,893m), Himlung himal, Larke peak and many uncountable peaks. Bu the most highlighted one is Mt. Manaslu 26650 Feet.



The 25 Days trek allows you to enjoy nature, relax and understand the religion. You can observe the Gumba around here where you see the monks practising Buddhism. Mu Gompa, Gumba lungdang, and ani Gumba are the biggest gumba around here. Lho, Sama Gaun, Chekampar and Samdo village are the top famous places to see the mountain and do a sight trip. The Hike to Manaslu Base camp is another biggest thing to see.

Nepal Trek Hub Manaslu Tsum valley trek allows you to enjoy the trek in maximum level as we take care you fully and provides you with the best service to Enjoy the spectacular scenery and amazing culture land. We would understand the needs and try our best to make your trip wonderful.



Manaslu tsum valley trek highlights

  • Close view of Mt Manaslu 26,650 feet, Buddha Himal, Cheo Himal, Ngadi Chuli, Ganesh Himal and many other white snow caps mountains.
  • The close view of Ganesh Himal Base Camp while walking to the Gumba Lungdang.
  • Amazing and adventurous Larke Pass of 5213
  • Old Ancient and beautiful Gompas/ Gumbas like Rachen Gompa, Mu Gompa, Gumba Lungdang and many other Gumbas.
  • Trekking to Nepal’s Tibet land and go very near to Tibet, If you are lucky enough you can see the locals do trade with Tibet till Now.
  • Trekkers have an opportunity to explore the diverse nature, diverse terrains, flora and fauna, old and historical monasteries, countless Chortens near the villages, many mani walls around the Manaslu and Tsum Valley.
  • Look and know how different ethnic groups like Brahmin, Chhetri, Tamang, Magar, Tibetan, and Gurung people live and their culture and traditions.
  • Walking though the dence forest, and enjoy the peacefulness of nature.
  • Interaction with local people and understand how they are living here.

Manaslu side trek permit

S.NAreaGovernment permit charge
1Gorkha Manaslu Area
Chumnubri Rural Municipality
(All areas of ward nos. 1,2,3 and 4)
September – November
USD 100 per person / week
USD 15 per person / day (beyond 1 week)

December – August
USD 75 per person / week
USD 10 per person / day (beyond 1 week)
2Manaslu conservation Area Project permitThis is Manaslu conservation cost 30$
2Annapurna conservation Area Project permit
As you arrive to Manag, which is part of Annapurna
Annapurna conservation project permit 30$


Tsum Valley side trek permit

S.NAreaGovernment permit charge
1Gorkha Tsum Valley Area
Sirdibas-Lokpa-Chumling
Chekampar-Nile-Chule
September – November
USD 40 per person / week
USD 7 per person / day (beyond 1 week)

December – August
USD 30 per person / week
USD 7 per person / day (beyond 1 week)
2Manaslu conservation Area Project permitThis is Manaslu conservation cost 30$

Manaslu tsum valley trek difficulty

  • On Manaslu tsum valley trek in an average you need to walk 6 to 7 hours every day, if you can walks then it is not that difficult.
  • The trails are sometimes challenging due to Narrow paths through the rocky trails.
  • The altitude here is quite higher, you might get AMS, and you need to be very careful of AMS, Drinking enough water.
  • The trails someplace are serious because there are stone falling areas.
  • The Hotels here are not that much sophisticated, it is kind of homestay, the cold here is normal you might see the fire oven only in the night.
  • We must take the precaution of contingency that may arise on the trek due to snowfall or any other natural disaster.
  • For the digestion of Height, you need to hike during your acclimatization day. This can be Manaslu Base Camp and Samdo ri.
  • The Larke la pass is 5215 Meter, getting there is not that easy, because of the moraine trails through the rocky paths. After the pass the trails docents down very vertical. You need to be aware of that managing the knee caps or Stick
  • It is always beneficial to carry enough gears, for prevention of the obstacles that may come on spontaneously. Such gears are very important for example crampons, graters are very much needed for a high pass trek.
  • You may also feel some problem during the trek due to some food unbalance for that you need to have medicine because we don’t give our medicine. Our medicine might be dangerous for you.

Manaslu tsum valley trek preparation

Manaslu Tsum valley trek is quite long and adventure trek, you need to do some planning before you do the trek. There are so many things to keep in mind that will be very necessary for your best trip. There are some certain thing you need to brainstorm, what do should you need to prepare? What information should you need to obtain? We hope this page will help you to get all the answer. if not please give us a Question

Step-1: Determine how many days will you do trek?

At the first stage of your Manaslu Tsum valley trek preparation, you need to calculate your time frame, how many days trek you can do as per your time frame? how many days in Kathmandu. You need to spend at least one day in Kathmandu before you start your trek because of Permit work, this day you can utilize to look around the historical site of Kathmandu. The immigration office only issues the permit after validation and seeing your original passport. One day it takes generally or even during the day you can start and stay at Arughat by Jeep


Step-2: Know more about Manaslu Tsum valley trek

It is always very good to get the pre-information as much as you can before your trek, Nepal Trek Hub presented some information which might be very important for you.

  • Trek Grade: This is quite challenging type of trek, you need to know more about your trek grade, get some information regarding Nepal trek grade
  • AMS: Altitude Mountain Sickness is always a concern who do the trek in the mountain. This can be very dangerous if people don’t care. There are two types of AMS. Ultimately they impact very badly on the human body. Before it gets worst you need to be careful. Get More Information About altitude mountain sickness, This Trek has a lot of chances of Altitude mountain sickness. Read about the Altitude mountain sicknessfor more information and be prepare for your trip
  • Nepal Visa: Most of us have a question to get the Nepal visa. It is very simple to get a visa. If your city does have a Nepal embassy would be very easier for you. if not you can get here in Nepal as well. If you need more information regarding Nepal Visa Please go through Nepal Immigration official website Nepal Immigration or you can also go through our website Nepal Tourist Visa
  • Gear list This trek requires a good gear list, You need to bring gear to do the trek to make your trek more easy and comfortable. The gears play a very vital role for the success of your trek. Please try to get all gear from your country which makes you easier. insufficient gear you may also find in Kathmandu as well. If you are willing to hire a sleeping bag or other stuff, you can hire in Kathmandu, We will help you to hire the stuff without deposit in the shop. Get some informationNepal trek packing list to prepare yourself

Manaslu Tsum valley trek itinerary

DaysItineraryAltitudeTime
1Arrival in Kathmandu1350 MeterYour time
2Sightseeing and permit work1350 Meter,Full Day
3Drive to Sotikhola7,75m/2,534 feet6 – 7 hr
4Trek to Machha Khola900m/2,943 feet6 – 7 hr
5Trek to Jagat1,340m/4,382 feet6 – 7 hr
6Trek to Lokpa from Jagat2,260m/7,390 feet6 – 7 hr
7Trek to Chumling from Lokpa2,360m/7,717 feet6 – 7 hr
8Chumling to Chhokangparo3010m/8,872 feet6 – 7 hr
9Chhokanparo to Nile3361m/11,024 feet6 – 7 hr
10Visit Mu Gompa3700m/12,136 feet5 – 6 hr
11Nile to Chokenparo3010m/9872 feet4 – 5 hr
12Chokeparo to Gumba Lungdang3200m/10,496 feet5 – 6 hr
13Gumba Lungdang to Lokpa2,260m/7,390 feet6 – 7 hr
14Lokpa to Deng1,830m/5,984 feet4 – 5 hr
15Deng to Namrung2,540m/8,306 feet7 – 8 hr
16Namrung to Lho3,200m/10,464 feet6 – 7 hr
17Trek Samagaun3,500m/11,445 feet5 – 6 hr
18Samagaun RestExlporation dayas plan
19Samagaun to Samdo3920m/14,584 feet3 – 4 hr
20Samdo to Dharmasala4,460m/14,584 feet5 – 6 hr
21Dharmasala – Larke – Bhimthng5,215m/17,053 feet, 3, 590m/11,480 feet8 – 9 hr
22Bhimthang to Dharapani1,860m/6,100 feet8 – 9 hr
23Trek to Jagat1400m/4592 feet6 – 7 hr
24Drive to Kathmandu1350m8 – 9 hr
25Departure

Manaslu Tsum valley trek cost includes

  • Airport Pick up and drop service
  • 3 night’s twin sharing on tourist standard hotel accommodation in Kathmandu for 3 Nights
  • Meals on full board: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner each day during the trekking days
  • tea house basis trekking accommodation while on trekking days
  • Fully escorted trek with fluent English speaking license holder local guide and each 2 guest 1 Porter basis
  • ACCAP Permits
  • MCCAP Permits
  • Manaslu special control region permit and Tsum valley special permits
  • First Aid Box
  • TIMS Permit
  • Domestic airport pick up and drop off itinerary
  • Food and accommodation and salary of Nepali trekking staffs

Cost excludes

  • Any meal in Kathmandu
  • Any kinds of battery charges, wifi charge, laundry service, phone calls and hot shower during the trekking.
  • Personal trekking equipment and Clothing.
  • Personal nature expenses, any drinks and bar bills.(tea, coffe, water, beer, alcohol, wine)
  • Your travel insurance (it is mandatory in case of emergency).
  • Any donation and monuments entrance fees.
  • Tips for the crew (Note : TIPS is not compulsory but highly expected)
  • Any other things which are not mentioned above

Manaslu trek FAQ

Below we have presence some frequently asked questions of Manaslu and tsum valley trek, This faq might be helpful to answer your some question, If you still have question regarding Manaslu tsum trek, let’s us know by email Ask Question


Which is the best time to Manaslu tsum valley trek?p

Without any doubts, September to November are the first best season to trek. The second best season is March – April to trek in Everest. This time you can see the rhododendron flowers in lower land of Himalaya. In this both season the view is spectacular. However you can do also in other time but depends on your luck to see the Himalayas.



how many days is manaslu tsum valley trek?

Generally it is 25 days plan from arrival to departure, if you want to extend this trip, you can extend this by adding sight trip or going to Annapurna circuit trek



How long distance is Manaslu Tsum valley trek?

It is quite longer hike, each day you need to hike around 15KM-20KM so would be around 300 KM more or less.



What kind of accommodation in Manaslu tsum valley trek?

There are basic tea houses/lodges around the trek route. They provide a basic room for guest. For hot shower, they provide a bucket hot shower to the guest by charging.



Is there wifi on manaslu tsum valley trek?

There are WIFI in some certain places such as Samagaun, Samdo, lho, Namrung, Deng and some other places. The wifi is quite slower but it is ok to talk with your family and friends



Can I do shower on Manslu tsum valley Trek?

Yes, You can do hot shower paying for shower, They charge you some money.



Is there enough hotels in Manslu tsum valley trek?

generally each village there are around 4-5 Tea houses. If there is busy season sometimes there might be a problem. Your guide will manage this things properly



What is the drinking water on Manaslu tsum trek?

Yes, There is a availability of Mineral water, every tea houses. It is always not good to drink the mineral water, first it is quite costly to traveler, secondly it is damaging the Eco-system, the water company using a lot of plastic bottles. In a mountain mineral water bottle are a real threat to the environment. We can use the water purifier or water purification tablet and become a responsible traveler



Transportation to Manaslu tsum valley trek

You can take the Jeep from kathmandu to Arughat and Dharapani to besisahar, From Besisahar you can use the public bus as well.



What is the maximum elevation of Manaslu trek?

Larke la pass 5310 Meter is the Maximum elevation of the manaslu Trek. this is on the way to bhimthang.



what permit for manaslu and tsum valley trek?

There are 2 National park permit you need to take. Manaslu Conservation Area Project Permit, Annapurna Conservation Area Project permit and Special permit for Manaslu restricted area. Manaslu Restricted area project permit for 1 week is about 70$ per week person. There is another special permit for Tsum Valley also for a week



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Manaslu Tsum Trek Facts
  • Difficulty:Strenuous
  • Duration:25 Days
  • Accommodation: Tea House
  • RegionManaslu/ Tsum Trek
  • MealsB,L,D, A
  • Altitude5310 Meter
  • Group-Size1-18 Person
  • Transportation:Land transfer
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    Why you like this?
    • this is perfet and longest hike around Manaslu. This allows you to see the many mountains of Manaslu and Tsum Valley Area

    • You can Explore the Tibetan culture, Tibetan people and Buddhist religion. There are so many monasteries Such as Mu Gompa, Rachen gompa, Gumba Lungdang and many other monastery

    • Mt Manaslu 8153, Ganesh Himal 7,422 Meters mountain and many others tall peak which is very beautiful. there are some peak among them larke peak is very popular. on the bottom of the larke peak we cross the larke pass.

    • Narrow and beautiful diversified Budhigandaki river valley which is full of different type of forest and when we cross Larke la we will enter into the Marshyandri river valley.

    • There you can see a lot of yaks. this yak is free left by local. there is some shelter where in the evening the yaks are collected and the owner milk the yak. the dunk is collect for a fuel.