Manaslu Tsum Valley Trek

Trekking to hidden treasure Manaslu Tsum Valley Trek is a 17 day trekking destination on the lap of Manaslu Himal. Situated in northern Gorkha around the Manaslu Base Camp, you will pass through Manaslu Circuit Trekking Trail to reach Tsum Valley. It is also a sacred Himalayan pilgrimage, especially for Buddhists. The valley is rich in ancient art and culture, and extremely beautiful Himalayan scenery can be seen from Tsum Valley.

Manaslu Tsum Valley trek offers an opportunity to explore the beautiful mountains. Such mountains include Shringi, Ngadi Chuli, Buddha Himal, Annapurna range, Ganesh Himal, etc. The ancient villages and Tibetan Buddhist monasteries are untouched and are waiting to be explored. From the forests, teeming with life, at the beginning of the trail, to the barren, rocky highlands above the clouds, you will constantly be amazed.

Tsum Valley Trek takes visitors to the hidden valley of Tsum meaning “vivid” home to the direct descendant Tibetan people known as Tsumbas. The local people are mostly of Tibetan origin and speak a unique dialect. This region is relatively virgin with less beaten paths. Tsum Valley creates the world's one of the few untouched and isolated natural beauties. As the Tsum Valley trek has tough geographical conditions, there has been very little development. Because of that, you can still explore the unique cultures centuries old.

Manaslu Tsum Valley is one of the moderate difficulty levels of the trek in the Manaslu region of Nepal. It is an ideal trek for beginners with a normal fitness level to explore the isolated villages of Nepal. Tsum Valley Trekking is a pure trekking destination in Nepal where modernization and commercialization have not touched the purity of the environment. During the trek, you will stay overnight at the local teahouse and lodges. Remote Tsum valley trek lies 100 Km northwest of Kathmandu offering rich culture and amazing snow-capped mountain ranges.

Manaslu Tsum valley trek is a hidden treasure trekking destination in Nepal. It is believed to be one of Buddhism's sacred hidden valleys, where spiritual progress is facilitated, and where you will find old monasteries. The Tsum Valley Trekking trail takes you across the Tsum Valley, an undiscovered land located in the remote corner of Nepal and it is a new trek. It is a hidden gem of Nepal located at an elevation from 1,905 meters in Lhokpa to over 5,093 meters at Ngula Dhojhyang Pass on the Tibetan border. Additionally, Manaslu Circuit Trek can also be done with the Manaslu Tsum Valley Trek.

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Manaslu Tsum Valley Trek Facts

Best Time for Tsum Valley Trek

Trekking is suitable all around the year. March, April, and May are one of the best times for the Manaslu Tsum Valley Trek. During these months of the year, you can witness the amazing rhododendron flowers blooming around the trekking region. These months are also the best time for trekking in any part of Nepal. The weather is warm and amazing views of the mountains and the valleys can be seen due to the high visibility during these months of the year. From March to May, the weather is clear with very little rainfall and the flowers blooming on the trails.

September, October, and November are regarded as the best times to travel to this hidden valley. There is a very low chance of rainfall during these months of the year. Meanwhile, during December, the chances of snowfall are very high. It is neither too hot nor too cold, the sky is blue and the views of the snow mountains are clear.

Manaslu Tsum Valley Trek

The village of Arughat is in two parts, on opposite sides of the Buri Gandaki. Arughat Bazaar is large, clean and prosperous with hotels and shops selling clothes, food and hardware. You will drive further to reach Soti Khola. The Starting Point of the trek. Macchakhola lies at an elevation of 869 meters above sea level and you will pass through the Manaslu Circuit Trekking trail to reach this village. Along the route, you will pass through paved stones along with main walls and high overlooks over rivers. Then you will reach the appealing village of Jagat which lies on the west side of the Budhi Gandaki River. 

The trek throughout is a very pleasant one. You will pass by Ekle Bhatti where the trail separates Tsum Valley and Manaslu Circuit Trek. As you trek, you will notice the welcome board and move towards Lokpa. The trek can be good as you can observe the snowy cones of Mt. Ganesh and Mt. Shringi. The route takes you descending to the Lungwa River valley as you climb through the dense tropical forests of rhododendron, juniper, and pine. The route takes you to Gumling where you only capture the serene nature. Shortly, you will cross the Syar Khola again, arriving at the village of Chumling.  From Chhokang Paro, the Ganesh Himal range can be seen directly to the south where it provides superb views of the Baudha and Himal Chuli peaks to the southwest.

The Nile is the last village at the top of Tsum valley. On the way, we will go to Piren Phu cave which is additionally one of the holiest caves in the Tsum valley. The cave gives a mind-boggling view of Shiar Khola, Rachen Gumba, and beautiful settlements in the middle of extensive agricultural land. The Mu Gompa lies on the highest and the most remote part of the Tsum Valley. At the monastery, you can see monks busy in their daily routines and the breathtaking view of the border of Tibet. You will trek the same route back to Dharapani from where you will take a drive back to Kathmandu.

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Tsum Valley

Tsum Valley Trekking Trails are strewn with artistic Chortens and lined with Mani walls made of thousands of stone slabs carved with drawings of deities and inscribed with prayers. The people here never slaughter animals, even as a sacrifice to the gods. The lush and wild landscape of Tsum Valley passes through magnificent deep gorges, hamlets, gompas, chortens, and the glittering snow on the apex touching the mountain peak.  As we leave the main Manaslu Trail for the Tsum Valley, suddenly we get a feeling of entering truly into the hidden valley.

Manaslu Region of Nepal

Manaslu Region is one of the least explored trekking trails in Nepal. Manaslu region trek is one of the most adorable treks in the Himalayas. The most popular trek in the Manaslu region includes the Manaslu Circuit Trek. Meanwhile, Larkya La Pass is the highest point of the Manaslu Circuit trek. Trek along the less traveled trails through rural Nepal with epic views that have to be seen in all their glory. With few visitors encountered along the way, this region offers a very different experience from treks in the Everest and Annapurna regions which receive the largest number of trekkers. However, the trek around Manaslu touches unspoiled regions since it was off-limits until recently. Now open to organized trekking parties only, the area offers a good mix of cultural diversity and fantastic mountain scenery.

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What to expect from the Manasalu Tsum Valley trek?

Manaslu Tsum Valley trek is a fusion of incredible places in the diverse mountain regions of Nepal. The trek passes through beautiful valleys, cultural villages, rivers, waterfalls, and mindblowing vantage points. During this trek, you will get to explore the remote lifestyle of the mountain region, besides the impeccable Himalayan ranges in sight. 

Tsum Valley has uncountable attractions which could capture your heart. The people from Tsum Valley could be your best experience of the trip. Helpful people with polite behavior could make you visit twice. The natural beauty from Lokpa to Mu Gompa is the second best thing to explore in Tsum Valley.

Walking through the alpine forest beside the fast-flowing river and white mountains makes a perfect trip to the Himalayas. Buddhist monasteries and local culture from Tsum Valley are the next attractions to visit there. Mu Gompa and Rachen Gompa are two major notable monasteries of Tsum Valley. Himalayan ranges on both side from Chhokang Paro to Mu Gompa makes Tsum Valley a heaven in earth. Local Yak and dairy products are must-try food in Tsum.