Manaslu- Tsum Valley & Larke Pass Trek

Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu

On the first day, upon your arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, our representatives from Nepal Hike On Trek will welcome you and escort you to the hotel.

Day 2: Preparation day and Gears Check

With the help of our experienced tour guide, you will spend this whole day in Kathmandu Valley Sightseeing. The main places will be Pashupatinath, Swayambhunath, Bauddhanath, Kathmandu Durbar Square, and Patan Durbar Square among others. After the visit, our guide will thoroughly educate you about the trek along with the equipment and gear essential for the trip.

Day 3: Drive from Kathmandu to soti Khola (870m)

Finally, the exciting trek start after breakfast at the hotel. This day will mostly spend traveling by bus from Kathmandu to soti khola. We will drive through the beautiful landscapes, and small villages reflecting the common lifestyle of Nepalese. The drive from Kathmandu to Dhading will be on a well-paved road. But the ride will be on a rougher surface from Dhading to soti khola. Afterward, We will spend the night at the guest house.

Day 4: Trek from soti khola to Machha Khola  (1340m)

The day starts after the breakfast at guest house. Then, we will cross the Machha Khola and trek until we reach Khorla Besi. There we will take a small break and relax in the natural hot spring. Afterward, we will ascend towards the green forest and talk along Doban, Lauri and eventually reach Jagat after crossing the suspension bridge. And we will stay overnight at Jagat.

Day 5: Trek from Jagat to Lokpa (2240m)

Like any other day, our journey starts with breakfast. Then we will walk towards Manaslu and Tsum Valley which is a restricted area so we need some permit procedures to follow. We will walk to the rocky path and eventually reach Salleri. After reaching this peak we will start walking down to Sirdbas. There we will take a short break and trail up to Ghatta Khola. We continue to walk and stop for the next break at Philim. Then eventually we reach Lokpa after 2-3 house of sightseeing walk from Philim. And we will spend the night there at Lokpa.

Day 6: Trek from Lokpa to Chumling (2385)

From Lokpa we will get the mesmerizing view of Mt. Himalchuli and Buddha Himal. After breakfast in this scenic view, we will start the trek to Chumling. The trek is short and will not have any difficulties. And you will get to inhale all the stunning wonders of nature on the trail. We will be staying at Chumling.

Day 7: Trek from Chumling to Chokhang-Paro (3031m)

On the 7th day, we will walk through the suspension bridge to begin the trek. On the journey, we will be welcomed by white-peaked mountains where we can take pictures to capture the view. Also, we will get a better and the perfect view of Ganesh Himal. We will walk through Rainjam Village, Serpu river, and upper region of the Tsum Valley. Then we will reach Chokhang-Paro where we are spending the rest of our night.

Day 8: Trek from Chokhangparo to Nile (3361m)

On this day we will walk to Lama Gaun, a small village in the area. Then we will travel to Rachen Gompa also called Nunnery Gompa. There we will take a short break and head towards to cross Lar, Phurbe and Pangdung villages. We will arrive at Chule after crossing Shiar Khola. After the little trek, we will eventually arrive at the Nile and stay there for the night.

Day 9: Acclimatization Hike to Mu Gompa (3710m) back to Nile

Nile lies near Tibet. That’s why we can not proceed north so we are close to the Tibetan border. We will walk for a couple of hours to Mu Gompa. It is the largest Monastery in the region. After exploring the Buddhist culture and tradition there we will be back to the Nile and stay there.

Day 10: Trek from Nile to Chumling (2385m)

The day is filled with lots of walking in the beautiful nature. We will descend from Nile to Chumling. The trek is a little difficult as we will trek for the whole day with some breaks in between.

Day 11: Trek from Chumling to Deng (1860m)

On this day we will return back to Lokpa after crossing the river and heading west. There we will re-join our trail to Manaslu Circuit. After walking through the dense forest we will stop for lunch at Pewa. After lunch, we will continue our trail uphill for 2hours to reach Deng.  It is a small village with only dozens of houses. Ther provide basic accommodation facilities. Furthermore, the place exhibits the Tibetan feel in the culture.

Day 12: Trek from Deng to Namrung (2630m)

After breakfast, we enter the Buddhism-influenced area. Then we will walk-ups and downs through the forest and reach Ghap. There we can get a glimpse of preserved paintings and mesmerizing mani walls. We will go towards Namrang by walking through the steeper land which is in bamboo and rhododendron forests. There we will stary for the night.

Day 13: Trek from Namrung to Samagaun (3520m)

The trek on this day starts with the 3-hour walk to Lhi. The route is covered with views of Mountains like Ganesh Himal Range at back, Mt Siringi to the right along with Mt Hiunchuli. Lhi  is surrounded by the view of farmland, Siringi Himal, Pangboche Peak, Naike Peak, etc. In Lhi we will stop for the lunch.

After lunch, we walk for another 3 hours to Sama Gaun. We continue for 2 hours before arriving in Shyala. There we get a view of the Manaslu Range up close. And then after one hour of the straight trail, we will reach Sama Gaun. The village has facilities like big monasteries, schools, and much better health posts. Also, due to a lack of proper roads they use mules and yaks for transportation.

Day 14: Acclimatization Day.

This day you can spend as per your desire. We can either visit around or rest for the day. If you are willing then you can hike to Manaslu Base Camp which takes 7-8 hours. During the trek, you will walk through the small village and can learn about the local way of Animal husbandry. We will hike to Birendra Lake which is another option for the day.

Day 15: Trek from Samagaun to Samdo (3875m)

The day basically consists of a light trek with only gradual uphill to follow. We have to walk for 3 hours to reach Sambo Village. As there is no other settlement area we will be having our lunch at Samdo and stay there overnight.

Day 16: Trek from Samdo to Dharmashala (4460m)

Today, we walk all the way to Dharmashala.  The route is concatenating of steep and gradual uphill. Dharmashala is one construction that can accommodates 35 people. We will be having lunch and staying overnight there. The place also comes with dormitory-style big tents, which often feel warmer than the rooms and can accommodate up to 120 people maximum in peak season.

Day 17: Trek from Dharmashala to Bhimtang (3550m) Via Larke-Pass (5350m)

Today, the walk is steep uphill for 3-4 hours to the Larkya top. For the trip, we have to pack our lunch. when we reach the top, we get a breathtaking view of Mt. Himling, Kang guru, Annapurna II, etc. This is the highest peak of the trek.

After that, we will trail descend towards Bhimtang for 3-4 hours. We may need to use crampons or ice axe as the trail is covered by snow. It covers with snow during March, April, November, and winter. Stay for the night at Bimthang.

Day 18: Trek from Bhimtang to Goa (2400m)

After breakfast, we walk for about almost 4 hours to Surki.  The trail is very narrow in some places. It is through the big forest with the gradual decline. Mt.Manaslu can be seen on the left side of the trail. Surki is a small village with around only half a dozen houses. There are some teahouses that are serving tourists in the region.

After that, we reach Goa from Surki which is a 2-hour walk from there. The route is similar but with a thinner forest as human settlement approaches. Goa is the new settlement area with approximately 60 construction with a viewpoint of the whole Manaslu Range.

Day 19: Trek from Goa to Dharapani and Drive to Besisahar

On this day, we head towards Dharapani from Goa which is 3 hours walk. It is an easy walk through hills with grass, farmland, and villages. Dharapani which is on the highway to Manang is our stop for lunch. This is the checkpoint to enter Annapurna Conversation Area for which a permit is required.

After lunch, we head towards Beshisahar on local transportation. Beshisahar is a small town with a Gurung community. We will stay there at Beshisahar and spend the night to reenergize for the next day.

Day 20: Drive back to Kathmandu from Besisahar.

We can say that our trek has come to end. on 2oth day of our journey, we will drive back to Kathmandu from Beshisahar.  we will travel through the banks of Trishuli and Marshyandi river. There will be two stops for breakfast and lunch.

After reaching Kathmandu,  we will have a farewell dinner organized by HikeonTreks. After that, you can rest for the next day’s journey.

Day 21: International Departure.

Our staff will accompany you to the airport as per the schedule of the flight. This is the final day and you will carry lots of memories and adventure experiences along with you.

short itinerary:

Day 01: Arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) Kathmandu and transfer to hotel

Day 2: Preparation day and Gears Check

Day 3: Drive from Kathmandu to Machha Khola (870m)

Day 4: Trek from Machha Khola to Jagat (1340m)

Day 5: Trek from Jagat to Lokpa (2240m)

Day 6: Trek from Lokpa to Chumling (2385)

Day 7: Trek from Chumling to Chokhang-Paro (3031m)

Day 8: Trek from Chokhangparo to Nile (3361m)

Day 9: Acclimatization Hike to Mu Gompa (3710m) back to Nile

Day 10: Trek from Nile to Chumling (2385m)

Day 11: Trek from Chumling to Deng (1860m)

Day 12: Trek from Deng to Namrung (2630m)

Day 13: Trek from Namrung to Samagaun (3520m)

Day 14: Acclimatization Day.

Day 15: Trek from Samagaun to Samdo (3875m)

Day 16: Trek from Samdo to Dharmashala (4460m)

Day 17: Trek from Dharmashala to Bhimtang (3550m) Via Larke-Pass (5350m)

Day 18: Trek from Bhimtang to Goa (2400m)

Day 19: Trek from Goa to Dharapani and Drive to Besisahar

Day 20: Drive back to Kathmandu from Besisahar

Day 21: International Departure.