Tsum valley Manaslu Trek - 0 Days

Detail Itinerary

Day 1: Drive from Kathmandu to Soti Khola (700m)

• Duration: 6–8 hours
• Highlights: Begin with a scenic drive through winding roads, terraced fields, and lush green hills. Pass through small towns like Dhading and Arughat before reaching Soti Khola, a charming riverside village.
• Accommodation: Teahouse

Day 2: Trek from Soti Khola to Machha Khola (930m)

• Duration: 6–7 hours
• Highlights: Start the trek along a dirt trail, crossing suspension bridges and walking through sal forests and terraced farmlands. Enjoy the views of cascading waterfalls and interact with locals in small Gurung villages.
• Accommodation: Teahouse

Day 3: Trek from Machha Khola to Jagat (1,340m)

• Duration: 6–7 hours
• Highlights: Follow the Budhi Gandaki River, passing narrow trails, hot springs at Tatopani, and picturesque villages like Dobhan. Reach Jagat, a gateway to the Manaslu Conservation Area.
• Accommodation: Teahouse

Day 4: Trek from Jagat to Lokpa (2,040m)

• Duration: 6–7 hours
• Highlights: Enter the Tsum Valley region and enjoy stunning views of surrounding mountains. Pass through villages like Salleri and Philim, with their terraced fields and traditional homes. Lokpa offers your first glimpse of Tsum Valley.
• Accommodation: Teahouse

Day 5: Trek from Lokpa to Chumling (2,386m)

• Duration: 5–6 hours
• Highlights: Descend into a forested area before climbing gradually to Chumling. Along the way, enjoy views of Shringi Himal and traditional Tibetan-influenced villages. Explore Chumling monastery if time permits.
• Accommodation: Teahouse

Day 6: Trek from Chumling to Chhokong Paro (3,031m)

• Duration: 5–6 hours
• Highlights: Cross the Siyar Khola via a suspension bridge and ascend steep trails through pine and rhododendron forests. Reach Chhokong Paro, a scenic village with stone houses and views of Ganesh Himal.
• Accommodation: Teahouse

Day 7: Trek from Chhokongparo to Nile (3,361m)

• Duration: 4–5 hours
• Highlights: Trek through flat and easy trails past small villages like Lama Gaon and Milarepa Piren Phu cave. Visit monasteries and enjoy panoramic views of the Himalayan peaks en route to Nile, the last settlement in the valley.
• Accommodation: Teahouse

Day 8: Hike to Mu Gumba (3,700m) and Dephyudonma Gumba

• Duration: 5–6 hours
• Highlights: Visit Mu Gumba, the highest point of the trek, a serene Buddhist monastery offering incredible mountain views. Continue to Dephyudonma Gumba, an ancient monastery with spiritual significance. Return to Nile.
• Accommodation: Teahouse

Day 9: Trek back to Chhokongparo (3,031m)

• Duration: 5–6 hours
• Highlights: Retrace your steps back to Chhokongparo, enjoying the views, monasteries, and local life along the way.
• Accommodation: Teahouse

Day 10: Trek from Chhokongparo to Lungdang (3,200m)

• Duration: 6–7 hours
• Highlights: Walk through dense forests and narrow trails to Lungdang, a small and peaceful village near Ganesh Himal. The Lungdang monastery is a tranquil spot to explore.
• Accommodation: Teahouse

Day 11: Hike to Ganesh Himal Base Camp (4,200m)

• Duration: 7–8 hours (round trip)
• Highlights: A challenging hike to the base camp of Ganesh Himal. Enjoy panoramic views of the snow-clad peaks and surrounding glaciers. Return to Lungdang by evening.
• Accommodation: Teahouse

Day 12: Trek back to Lokpa (2,040m)

• Duration: 6–7 hours
• Highlights: Descend through forests and villages back to Lokpa, retracing your steps while enjoying the changing scenery.
• Accommodation: Teahouse

Day 13: Trek from Lokpa to Lapubesi (880m)

• Duration: 6–7 hours
• Highlights: Follow the Budhi Gandaki River, descending through lush forests and terraced fields to Lapubesi. The landscape gradually transitions to lower altitudes.
• Accommodation: Teahouse

Day 14: Trek from Lapubesi to Soti Khola (700m)/Arughat (600m)

• Duration: 6–7 hours
• Highlights: Complete the last trekking stretch along the river, passing through charming Gurung villages and terraced farms. Return to Soti Khola or Arughat for your final night on the trail.
• Accommodation: Teahouse

Day 15: Drive back to Kathmandu

• Duration: 6–8 hours
• Highlights: Enjoy a relaxing drive back to Kathmandu, reflecting on the incredible journey. Return to your hotel and unwind.