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The Manaslu region has seen its fair share of significant improvements in infrastructure sessions, making it an easier trekking destination for adventurers and aspiring trekkers. However, despite all these enhancements, the region remains less crowded than the more popular Annapurna and Everest trekking routes, giving trekkers a more calm and great experience. The Manaslu Circuit and Tsum Valley Trek, often regarded as one of Nepal's best trekking journeys in history, offer an ideal combination of adventure, challenge, and cultural exploration. Among the several challenges on this trek, crossing the full Larkya Pass at 5,106 meters stands out, as it is often covered in the white snow, making it a test of both physical endurance and mental resolute. Despite all the hardships and obstacles, trekkers are rewarded with stunning views, a sense of achievement, and significant accomplishment, with many considering the journey a worthy venture.
This trek is also an adventure and a significant cultural immersion at the heart of the great Nepalese Himalayas. As you go all through remote villages, you will have the opportunity to engage with the local communities, learn about their fantastic way of life, and experience the rich traditions of the great region. Manaslu, known as the "Mountain of Spirit," is the eighth most prominent peak in the world, standing at an altitude of 8,163 meters, and its great spiritual significance adds a deeper layer to the whole good trek. Through the breathtaking landscapes and challenging rough terrain, the cultural elements of the trek make it an incredible journey into the soul and heart of Nepal.
Expand Details Collapse DetailsOur hardworking and diligent representative from Create Himalaya Adventure will greet you, see you through the airport, and transfer you to your designated hotel upon your grand arrival. After settling in and relaxing, you can visit our office for any other information or assistance regarding the trek.
A welcome dinner will also be served in the evening, giving you Nepalese food's great taste. During meal time, you will receive a fine briefing about your upcoming trekking journey to ensure you are fully prepared. You will then spend the night at the hotel in the dream capital of Kathmandu Valley.
Included Meal: Welcome Dinner
Upon taking the great, delicious breakfast, we go on the nuanced and comprehensive sightseeing tour to explore Kathmandu's several famed UNESCO World Heritage Sites. We will visit the Kathmandu Durbar Square, a great display of fine authentic Nepalese buildings and temples as well as Malla dynasty era art and architecture, followed by Swyambhunath, also known to the globe as the immemorial Monkey Temple due to its vast monkey residences. Next, we will visit Pashupatinath Temple, a sacred Hindu temple dedicated to the almighty Hindu god Lord Shiva, situated all through the Bagmati River. We also explore Bauddhanath Stupa, one of the biggest Buddhist stupas in South Asia, offering a peaceful atmosphere for thought gathering and reflection. The day ends with an overnight stay in the depths and heart of Kathmandu, preparing for the great adventure ahead.
We begin our journey as w head to Soti Khola from Kathmandu. This will take around eight hours. We will move past beautiful landscapes, valleys and pristine rivers. This 80 km off the road.
We begin the journey with an uphill climb through the lush green forest with several ups and downs to reach a Gurung village. We then head down to the banks of rivers to reach Machhakhola village which has to offer amazing views of Ganesh Himal (7000 meters).
We reach Tatopani as we move through dense forest; we move past the natural hot spring and then reach Dovan. We will witness the rapid of the river, Budhi Gandaki. We will then cross the suspension bridge at Lauri over the river and then ascend to Jagat’s grassland (1410 meters).
We cross the west bank of the river, Budhi Gandaki and ascent to Sirdibas village. We cross a suspension bridge and then ascent to Philim. This is a beautiful Gurung village which has Chholing Sandu Gompa and is surrounded by millet and maize’s grassland.
We ascend on the trail to reach Chumling where we stop for lunch. Chumling lies on the south face of Shangri Himal. We will explore the amazing Gombas in Chumling. We will have an uphill climb most of the way.
We cross a suspension bridge and then move ahead crossing a lush green jungle. We will get amazing views of the majestic Ganesh Himal on higher altitudes. Our trail crosses the Sarpu Khola as w move further across Rainjam. Sarpu Khola draws off the picturesque Syakpa Glacier straight from Sringi Himal (7101 meters). We ascend to the Upper Tsum valley which will take us around two to five hours. We reach the Chhokangparo community,
We rise north as w pass through small villages and then climb to a place with CHortens before we pass through Lamagaon (3305 meters). We get to Milarepa’s Cave before moving to Burji village and then through Rachen Gompa, we reach the Nile.
Early in the morning, we walk to Mu Gompa, the biggest monastery of this area which is located in the uppermost part of Tsum valley. We will witness amazing views of the Tibetan border and beautiful yak meadows, the glacier, Lungdang on the east and majestic peaks on the backdrop. We return to Nile to get lunch and then continue to ascend Chhekampar.
After a hearty breakfast, we return back to Lakuwa savoring the natural surroundings.
We head to Ghap and stay overnight at a teahouse there. All three main meals are included.
We stay overnight in Namrung. This included breakfast, lunch as well as dinner.
We cross the bank of Budhi Gandaki river and ascend to reach the village, Sirdibas. We cross a suspension bridge to again ascend Philim (1590 meters). Philim is a beautiful Gurung village popular for the Chholing Sandu Gompa. Overnight stay in Philim. All three main meals are included.
Today is a rest day and time for some acclimatization. We will briefly hike the nearby villages and monasteries, including a brief visit to Birendra Tal and the famed Manaslu Base Camp. Afterwards, we will return to the great Samagaon for an overnight stay in a teahouse, where breakfast, lunch, and dinner will be provided.
We head to Samdo (3780 meters) after having breakfast early. We walk to the viewpoint at the Pana Danda in the afternoon. We can walk to Samdo Peak to enjoy the views of Manaslu. Overnight stay in Samdo and all the three main meals are included.
On this day, we will have an uphill walk and this will take around four hours. We will see the amazing mountains. We will relax and prepare to scale the pass for the following day.
We commence our journey as we head to Larke La Pass by ascending. We will relish the views of majestic mountains and valleys from here. We move down to Bimtang (3720 meters), this is a valley with many stone walls but abandoned structures.
We head to Tilche (2300 meters) by passing through lush green forest and walking past some small settlements. We stay overnight at a teahouse in Dharapani inclusive of breakfast, dinner, and lunch.
After finishing the thrilling, ever-exciting, and fabulous Manaslu and Tsum Valley trek, we will go to the great Kathmandu Valley. You will be taken to your designated hotel for check-in and relaxation upon arrival. Enjoy the tremendous overnight stay in Kathmandu, which includes all three fantastic meals.
This is your final day in Nepal. You will be taken to the airport by our representative from where you can set off for your next adventure or your native land.
Kindly note that your safety comes first while traveling so we, at Create Himalaya Adventure will amend or even cancel some part of the itinerary if it is important and concerns your safety. We will ensure that itinerary be followed at all cost but this trek moves through the unpredictable mounta...
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