Manaslu and Tsum Valley Trek is a "Sacred Himalayan pilgrimage valley" situated in the northern Gorkha district of Nepal. Tsum Valley has a population of about 4000 people of the indigenous ethnic group known as “Tsumbas” Tsum comes from the Tibetan word

Manaslu Tsum Valley Trek/ 17 Days

Day 01: Arrive at Tribhuwan International Airport (TIA) Kathmandu (1300m)
Namaste & welcome to Mountain Guide Trek of Nepal. Upon your arrival, you will be greeted by a representative from Mountain guide Treks (MGT). After completing your custom formalities (Visa, etc) pick up your luggage and look for our representative with a Mountain Guide Treks and Expedition with the Group leader's name display board at the arrival gate. You will be then transferred to Hotel. After check-in, if time allows, you will visit the MGT office to meet your trekking leader as well as other participants and for final preparation for the trip. It all depends upon your arrival time. (Overnight at deluxe hotel on BB basis)

Day 02: Drive Kathmandu to Soti Khola, 6-7 hrs
Drive Kathmandu to Soti Khola. Along the way, we enjoy splendid views of Shringri Himal. We drive through Gurung and Magar villages, past fields and cascading waterfalls, till we reach Soti Khola. We set up camp on the banks of the Soti Khola(Khola' means river in Nepalese word). (Overnight at tend camp on full board basis)

Day 03: Trek Soti Khola to Machha Khola, 6-7 hrs
We trek from Soti Khola to Machha Khola (Fish River). Machha Khola is a village situated above a stream with the same name. (Overnight at tend camp on full board basis)

Day 04: Trek Machha Khola to Doban, 6-7 hrs
The trail from Macha Khola to Doban involves some steep ascents and descents. We climb a well €“ crafted staircase over a ridge to Doban. Doban lies at the confluence of the Shiar Khola, which flows from the east, and the Sarpu Khola, which flows from the west. (Overnight at tend camp on full board basis)

Day 05: Trek Doban to Philim, 6-7 hrs
The route climbs on a rugged rocky trail. We climb up and down ravines and notched trees. We get good views of Sringeri Himal as we continue up to the village of Philim at 1550m. This is a large Gurung village with fields of corn and millet. There are several good campsites and we set up camp surrounded by alder, blue pine, and poplar trees. (Overnight at tend camp on full board basis)

Day 06: Trek Philim to Chumling (Lower Tsum), 6-7 hrs
We take the trail up through Philim and head up over a ridge that leads to Ganesh Himal Base camp and Chumling( Lower Tsum). We camp for the night at Chumling. There are several good campsites at Chumling. (Overnight at tend camp on full board basis)

Day 07: Trek Chumling to Chhokangparo (Upper Tsum), 5-6 hrs
From Chumling we trek to Chhokangparo. Upper Tsum valley (part of the Inner Himalaya) is open from Chhokangparo. Chhekamparo is a village situated on flat land and made up of two settlements Chhekam and Paro. From the valley, the Ganesh Himal range can be seen directly to the south where it provides spectacular views of the Baudha and Himal Chuli peaks to the south-west. Some households in this village practice polyandry. (Overnight at tend camp on full board basis)

Day 08: Trek Chhokangparo to Nile/Chhule, visit Milarepa Piren Phu Cave on the way, 6-7 hrs
From Chhokangparo we trek to Nile/ Chulle. This is the last village heading north in the upper Tsum Valley. The Nile is on the western, sun-side of the Shiar Khola, about 20 minutes walk across from Chihuly. On the way, we pass the Piren Phu cave. Piren Phu (pigeon cave) is one of the most sacred caves in the Tsum valley. It is located at the foot of a rugged cliff near the village of Burji. Milarepa, the famous Tibetan saint, was believed to have meditated here. There are two separate Gumbas attached to the rocky cave. Richly painted Buddhist murals, excellent artistic scripts carved on stones, long prayer flags, and significant Buddhist paper scripts make this cave one of the most important Socio-cultural assets in the valley. Beautiful views can be had of the Shiar Khola, Rachen Gumba, the mountains, and settlements amidst vast agricultural land. (Overnight at tend camp on full board basis)

Day 09: Trek Nile / Chhule to Mu Gompa (3700 m), visit Dhephyudonma Gompa (4060 m), 4-5 hrs
From the Nile, the trail gradually ascends to Mu Gumba, the largest monastery in the region. Mu Gumba is located at the highest and farthest point in the Tsum valley. Mu Gumba was established in 1895 AD and is situated at an altitude of 3510m. The monastery houses religious books, including Kangyur, a life-sized statue of Avalokiteshwara, and images of Guru Padmasambhava and Tara. Dephyudonma Gumba is one of the oldest monasteries in the Tsum Valley and is situated in the rugged mountains, a 2 hr walk from the village of Chhule and Nile. The history of this monastery is directly associated with the dawn of Buddhism in the valley. The monastery is run by Lama Serap of Nile Ladrang from the Kangin sect. There are a few campsites and drinking water facilities. (Overnight at tend camp on full board basis)

Day 10: Extra day for excursion 
We take a hike up Mu Gumba and reach the base of Pika Himal (4865m). We are quite close to Tibet and get a good view of the Tibetan peaks as well as the Ganesh Himal range. After the day's excursion, we return to our camp at Mu Gumba. (Overnight at tend camp on full board basis)

Day 11: Trek Mu Gompa to Rachen Gompa, visit Gonhgye Gompa (Nyingma-pa Buddhist sect), 5-6 hrs
From Mu Gumba we take the trail to Rachen Gumba, a nunnery. The nunnery is situated in the Shiar Khola Valley in the foothills of the mountains bordering Nepal and Tibet. Rachen Gumba was established in the year 1905 AD and is one of the largest nunneries in the Tsum valley. It houses nuns belonging to the Ngak-pa sect, which does not allow animal slaughter. The nunnery houses one thousand clay, molded statues of Avalokiteshwara, a brightly colored, carved throne and pillar, and a large prayer wheel. The interior is richly painted with murals about Buddhism and its history. (Overnight at tend camp on full board basis)

Day 12: Trek Rachen Gompa to Dumje, 6-7 hrs
From Rachen Gompa we proceed towards Dumje, a small village with about eight houses and adjoining cattle shed. (Overnight at tend camp on full board basis)

Day 13: Trek Dumje to Philim (cross Ripchet), 6-7 hrs
From Dumje we trek to Philim and cross Ripchet. On the way, we pass one of the most beautiful waterfalls in the Lower Tsum Valley, Samba Tingding Chhupyang. (Overnight at tend camp on full board basis)

Day 14: Trek Philim to Tatopani, 6-7 hrs
From Phillip, we trek to Tatopani. There is a hot spring at Tatopani. You can relieve your tired muscles by soaking yourself in the hot spring. (Overnight at tend camp on full board basis)

Day 15: Trek Tatopani to Soti Khola, 6-7 hrs
From Tatopani we trek to Soti Khola. We pass through terraced fields and tropical waterfalls and finally set up camp at the village. (Overnight at tend camp on full board basis)

Day 16: Drive Soti Khola to Kathmandu, 6-7 hrs
As we make our way from drive Soti Khola to Kathmandu, we come to the last drive of our journey. (Overnight at hotel on BB board basis)

Day 17: Farewell Friend (Final departure to your onward destination) 
Today is the last day in Nepal for this trip; you are saying goodbye to the mountains as the journey in Nepal comes to an end today! There is nothing to do but trade emails with travel companions and organize the photos. If you have more time you can do some shopping or sightseeing. Approximately 3 hours before the scheduled flight a representative from Mountain Guide Treks will take you to the airport.