Tsum Valley and Manaslu Trek

The Tsum Valley, also known as the Hidden Valley a land of monasteries and hamlets with totally Tibetan population lies on the northern part of Manaslu on the Nepal-Tibet border and used to be a restricted area until 2008. Although the region lies within Nepal, the Buddhism influenced region is a world of its own. Traditionally, Tsum used to be a separate area different from both Nepal and Tibet. The Tsum Valley region is still less exposed in comparison to other tourist areas, with relatively virgin and less beaten paths in comparison to the more popular regions. The Tsum people have their own way of family life, which may be quite surprising for many outsiders. All the brothers in the family are married to a single girl, what you may call a practice of polyandry. Compared with other areas, The Tsum Valley and Manaslu area is full of imminent mountains, passes, deep gorges, hamlets, gompas, chortens, and mani walls.

 Day 01 - Arrive at Tribhuwan International Airport (KTM) Kathmandu

Day 02- Kathmandu to Soti Khola (710m/2328ft) via Arughat, duration: 8-9 hrs.

Day 03 - Soli Khola to Machha Khola (900m/2952ft) Duration: 5-6 hrs.

Day 04 - Machha Khola to Philim (1590m/5215ft) Duration: 6 hrs.

Day 05 - Philim to Ripche (2470m/8101ft) Duration: 6 hrs.

Day 06 - Ripche to Nile/Chhule (3360m/11020ft), visit Milarepa Piren Phu Cave, 8-9 hrs.

Day 07 - Nile/Chhule to Mu Gompa (3700m/12136ft), visit Dephyudonma Gompa, 5 hrs

Day 08 - Mu Gompa to Rachen Gompa (3240m/10630ft) Duration: 05 hrs.

Day 09 - Trek to Deng (1860m) Duration: 7 - 8 hours walking. Stay overnight at Guesthouse (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included).

Day 10 - Trek to Namrung (2900m/9512ft) Duration: 5 hrs.

Day 11 - Namrung to Lho Gham (3180m/10430ft) Duration: 3-4 hrs.

Day 12 - Trek to Samagaon (3500m/11480ft) Duration: 6 hrs.

Day 13 - Acclimatization day at Samagaon

Day 14 - Samagaon to Samdo (3690m/12103ft) Duration: 3 hrs

Day 15 - Samdo to Dharmashala (4450m/14596ft) Duration: 4 hrs

Day 16 - Trek to Bhimphedi (3590m/11775ft) via Cross Larkya La pass (5220m/17121ft) Duration: 8 hrs.

Day 17 - Trek to Tilje (2300m/7544ft) Duration: 5 hrs.

Day 18 - Trek to Chamje (1410m/4625ft) Duration: 6-7 hrs

Day 19 - Drive to Kathmandu (1337m) Duration: 8 hrs