The Manaslu and Tsum Valley trek is an exciting trip with stunning nature, traditional villages, and Buddhist culture.
During the tour, you will walk around Mt. Manaslu, appreciating the region’s geographical splendor. In a proper sense, this trekking package is a super combo of two interesting tours, namely the Tsum Valley Trek and the Manaslu Circuit Trek.
For your information, the Nepal Tourism Board opened Manaslu Trek for trekkers in 1995, and Tsum Valley was unknown to the world till 2008.
Though open to travelers, the trail receives only a few enthusiastic travelers owing to its remote terrain. The region can protect its natural and cultural heritage because it’s in a remote location.
The Tales of the Tsum Valley and Manaslu Region
Tsum Valley is an ancient territory hidden in the shadows of mountains. The valley lay near the Tibetan border and authorities restricted access to it until 2008. The Ganesh Himal, Singri Himal, and Boudha Himal ranges surround it.
The valley is home to Tibetan-origin people and has a sparse population of Tsum people. These communities have their own unique culture, customs, lifestyles, and dialects.
As Buddhism is a dominant religion in the valley, you can find many caves, monasteries, and gompas in the valley that date back to the first century. Because of its remoteness, the valley still preserves all the ancient heritage that this place possesses.
Visiting the valley is enlightening because it has virgin land, off-beaten tracks, and a powerful aura of Buddhism.
You can see beautiful mountain passes, gorges, hamlets, gompas, and monasteries on the Manaslu Circuit Tsum Valley Trek.
An interesting fact—did you know?
Polyandry is still in practice in the Tsum Valley. They wed brothers from the same family to a single woman! It sounds weird, but it is a fact.
Tsum Valley and Manaslu Itinerary
The Tsum Valley with the Manaslu Circuit Trek package is an astonishing journey close to the highest mountains. One such peak is Mount Manaslu, which stands tall at 8163 meters. It is the world’s eighth-highest mountain.
The adventure starts with a drive from Kathmandu to Machhakhola. From here, we slowly and gradually traverse upward to enter the Tsum Valley.
Then we walk to Jagat. Jagat is a beautiful place between Annapurna and Manaslu’s high mountains. It’s the starting point of some popular treks in Nepal, such as the Annapurna Circuit Trek.
We hike to villages like Chisapani and Chumling on our way to Chokhangparo. Similarly, in the Tsum Valley, we explore the ancient villages, caves, and gompas such as Milarepa’s Cave, Mu Gompa, and Rachen Gompa.
After exploring the valley, we come out of the valley ahead and head towards the Larkya La Pass at an elevation of 5160 meters. We pass various villages, farmlands, forests, and hamlets on our way to the pass. As we reach the pass, we will see some incredible views of Mt. Manaslu and other peaks in the surrounding area.
Climbing up the pass can be a tough task, but proper acclimatization and the right walking techniques may help you accomplish the journey.
Trekking in the Manaslu and Tsum Valley with Heaven Himalaya’s Team
We, Heaven Himalaya, help you on each step of your journey. We handle everything from itinerary planning to permits and transportation.
So, if you are planning on visiting Nepal and opting for the Tsum Valley with Manaslu Trek, make sure you give us an opportunity. We assure you that you will not regret your choice.
The best time to start treks to Manaslu is from March to May and September to November.
