Tsum valley manaslu trek

Upon your arrival at the Tribhuvan International airport, Asian Hiking Team representative welcomes you and assists you to transfer to a hotel in Kathmandu, overnight at the hotel.

Kathmandu; a historical and cultural heart of Nepal, is a popular destination for tourists, trekkers and adventure seekers. The city presents a wonderful mixture of Hinduism, Tibetan Buddhism and Western influence in the Valley. After breakfast at the hotel you will leave for a full day sightseeing tour to the world heritage sites in Kathmandu valley with an English speaking city tour guide by private vehicle. You will be transferred to the pilgrimage sites of the Hindus temple Pashupatinath, one of the most important shrines of Shiva. Thousands of devotees, Sadhus (holy men/Baba) are surrounded here, and you can see the cremating system of the Hindus most of the time in the holy riverbank of Bagmati. Hundreds of monkeys are giggling with you and take a time to explore surrounding areas. After visiting Pashupatinath you will be transferred to the Boudhanath stupa, a pilgrimage centre which is the most popular and important place for Buddhist. You can explore with a round prayer wheel and flattering colorful flag with melodious chanting noise. After your lunch at Boudhanath visit another important place for Buddhist, Swayambhunath stupa; also known as monkey temple covering a wide range of area with highest point of Kathmandu valley and enjoy the 360 degrees of valley view. After exploring this spot you will transfer to Kathmandu Durbar Square which is the old royal palace of Kathmandu and can be seen a lot of temples, Nepali traditional architectures and another attraction of this place is the Kumari (the living goddess). After finishing your sightseeing trip you will be transferred to your hotel, group meeting, collect your special permit, check equipment etc.

Early morning drive to Prithivi Highway till Malekhu Pul and turn right-hand side to Dhading Besi (district headquarters of Dhading); continue to drive off-road to Salentar and Arughat Bazar. It takes you 6 to 8 hours to drive, and we have lunch on the way. Arughat is one of the famous shopping junctions for Manaslu Gorkha and Dhading’s remote villagers continue to drive to Aarkhet Bazaar half an hour, if you are trekking in autumn or spring season there is a possible direct bus to Aarkhet Bazar continues to Sotikhola, overnight in Lodge.

After breakfast, walking flat area, following the Budi Gandaki river, the country changes, the broad valley narrows and at times the trail is cut into the steep valley side, which is densely forested. We pass a number of small villages, tucked into the hillside, until we reach a widening of the valley, opposite the point where a large tributary stream enters the Buri Gandaki. The terraced farmland here belongs to the village of Lapu Besi. Treks descend once again to the wide, sandy riverbed and follow a path, which runs below the steep, craggy valley side. At length, we have to climb up once again on a trail to Machhekhaola 870m, Machhekhola means "Fish stream", overnight Guest House 5 hours.

We cross MachheKhola, head upstream to the tiny village of Khorla Bensi and the hot springs at Tatopani . The valley sides steepen until they are impassable, and the route then switches to the left bank by way of a suspension bridge. The trail is quite exposed and challenging in places. After a short section of forest path, we reach the single Guest House at Doban. Above Doban, the Buri Gandaki descends an impressive series of rapids. Beyond this steep section, the river is much more placid, meandering across a broad gravel bed. At Lauri, we re-cross the river on a suspension bridge and then climb on a high path to the fields of Jagat 1340m, where we stayed in a Guest House, 5 hours.

Climb over a rocky ridge to Salleri, and then descend to Setibas. The valley widens a bit as the trail continues up to Ghatta Khola. Continue upstream to a long suspension bridge. Climb up to Philim, a large Gurung village, Overnight in Lodge/Tea house.

Philim to Chumling (2363m):6/7 hours, Overnight in Lodge/guest house (B/L/D). Walk past Philim to the north across a forest with the views of the narrowing valley. After Ekle Bhatti crosses the gorge, he enters the pine tree forests. Descend to the trail going to the Tsum Valley. Climb through pine and rhododendron forests. Enjoy the views of Himalchuli Mountains. Pass Lokpa, climbing further north through pines and rhododendrons. Climb down to Ghumlong, and climb up to Ripchet. Crossing the Shiar Khola, finally arrive at Chumling. Visit the old Chumling gompa, and the stone streets of the village, Overnight in Lodge/guest house.

Cross the suspension bridge onto the opposite bank. Enjoy the great views of Ganesh Himal. Walk past Rainjham to Serpu Khola. Now we enter the hidden valley of Tsum. Another steep climb takes us to the village of Chhokangparo. Weather permitting; enjoy the views of Himalchuli at 7893 meters, Overnight in Lodge/guest house.

While climbing above Chokhangparo, it is better to be careful of altitude problems. Walk past Lamagaon to the Rachen Gompa. Climb up to Milarepa's Cave. Then we cross the Shiar Khola. Continue walking through the villages of Phurbe and Pangsun. After crossing the village of Chhule, climb upstream and cross the bridge to finally arrive at the Nile, overnight in Gomba

We are now almost close to the Tibetan border. Walk to the west bank of the valley through the Tibetan landscapes. Climb up to the Mu Gompa. From Mu Gompa, climb further up to Bhajyo, and We are quite close to Tibet and get a good view of the Tibetan peaks as well as the Ganesh Himal range. Bhajyo is a remote area where there are not any local houses. Only we can see some yak farm houses. After having lunch we will explore the area, Overnight in Gomba.

From Bhajyo, we descend to Rachen Gumba. Established in 1905 AD, the Rachen Gumba is a nunnery in the Shiar Khola Valley. The nunnery is one of the largest in the region and is of great importance. The interior of the Gumba is splendidly painted with Buddhist mural paintings, Overnight in Gomba.

Continue south until a bridge crosses to the west bank, then descends again to Chhokangparo. Drop below Chhokangparo on the previous trail for about 2hrs, until a small gompa is reached at Gho (2485m). Then taking the northern route in the lower Tsum Valley, we finally arrive at Chumje via Yaju, overnight in Lodge/Tea house.

From Dumje to Philim the same way as day 05.

Same as return as day 05-06.

Same as day 04, Day 03; return to Kathmandu, transfer to hotel.

Today is the last day in your itinerary, last minute shopping for souvenirs or gifts to your family, friends or relatives until your departure flight/drive or to commence any extra trips or activities you may have booked with us. If departing, Asian Hiking Team staff will be transferred to the international Airport for your departure flight schedule to your onward destination or next trip. Note: Tsum valley trekking is possible combined with Manaslu circuit or Larkye Pass trekking within an extra one week time.