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Manaslu Larke pass with Tsum Valley Trek

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Duration
22 days
Max. Elevation
5500m
Group size
2+
Level
MODERATE
Transportation
Pick and drop by local bus from Kathmandu to Arughat Bazaar and Besi Shahar to Kathmandu (Private jeep cost extra charge)
Best Season
(March, April, May) and (September, October and November)
Accomodation
  • Stay in selected tea house during the trek
Meals

  • All Meals during the trek (lunch, dinner and breakfast) with 3 cups of tea or coffee
Starts at/ Ends at
Kathmandu / Kathmandu
Trip Route
Kathmandu, Arughat, soti khola, Machha khola ,Doban, Philim, Chumling, Rachen Gompa, Mu-Gompa, Chhukung paro, Pewa, Namrung, Sama gaon, SamDo, Dharamsala, Bimthang, Tilije, Tal, Syange, Besishahar

Highlights

    • Eye- catching views of Manaslu (8156 m), Himalchuli, Ganesh Himal, and others surrounding peaks
    • Visit ancient monasteries and experience the Tibetan- influenced culture and lifestyle.
    • Interact with the local people and warm hospitality
    • The highest point of the trek Larke pass (5160 m), offering astonishing panoramic views of the surrounding peaks
    • Offers a unique and diverse experience for adventure enthusiasts
    • Stunning views of snow- capped peaks, remote villages, lush forests, and diverse flora and fauna 
    • Encounter diverse landscapes, including dramatic gorges, glacial valleys, and high mountain passes

Overview

Manaslu Larke Pass with Tsum Valley trek

Manaslu Larke Pass with Tsum Valley trek is a challenging and rewarding trekking route that combines three amazing regions: Manaslu, Tsum valley, and Larke pass, offering trekkers an opportunity to experience rich culture, diverse landscapes, and incredible views of the Himalayas. 


The Manaslu region is known for its remote and untouched beauty located in the Gorkha district of Nepal. The major attraction of this region is the majestic Mount Manaslu (8156 m), the eighth highest mountain in the world. Along the way, you will pass through charming villages, lush forests, unique suspension bridges, and terraced farmlands.


Tsum valley is a hidden valley known for its rich Buddhist culture, ancient monasteries, and traditional way of life, at the foothills of Ganesh Himal (7422 m). It was opened for trekking in 2008. The people of Tsum valley have their unique culture, language, and lifestyle. The trek takes you through beautiful villages and allows you to immerse yourself in the local Tibetan- influenced culture.


The Larke pass (5160 m) is the highest point of the trek and connects the Manaslu and Annapurna regions. After exploring the Tsum valley, the trek takes you towards the Larke pass, which is one of the most challenging trekking passes. So, crossing the Larke pass requires physical fitness and proper acclimatization, as the altitude can pose challenge. However, the breathtaking views of the Himalayas, including Himlung Himal, Cheo Himal, Kang Guru, and Annapurna Ⅱ, make it all worth it. 


Overall, this adventure takes you through the stunning landscapes of the Manaslu region, allow you to explore the remote Tsum valley, which is known for its unique culture and pristine natural beauty, and the breathtaking highest point of the trek Larke pass at an altitude of 16930 ft which can pose a challenge. However, it is an unforgettable journey that provides an authentic Himalayan experience away from the more crowded trekking routes in Nepal.


1) Permits

This trek is considered a restricted area trek, which means that trekkers need a special permit to undertake it. They are:

1) Manaslu Restricted Area Permit

2) Tsum Valley Restricted Area Permit 

These permits can only be obtained through a registered trekking agency and you will need to be accompanied by a licensed guide.


2) Best time for trekking

Spring and Autumn seasons is the ideal time for Manaslu Larke pass with Tsum valley trek. These months offers breathtaking views of the mountains, stable weather, and clear skies. It’s a great time to witness the vibrant colors of nature and enjoy the panoramic views of the mountains.


3) Guides and porters

It is highly recommended hiring a licensed guide for the Manaslu Larke pass with Tsum valley trek. Therefore, you can join us for a highly experienced, helpful, friendly, English speaking licensed guide with guide insurance. They provide valuable assistance, carry your belongings, share local knowledge, and allowing you to fully enjoy the trek.


4) Altitude sickness

While ascending quickly you may feel symptoms like nausea, headache, difficulty in breathing, increased heart rate, and uneasiness. And, if the symptoms persist for a longer duration then know that your body could not resist the altitude variation. So, if you feel these symptoms, please let your guide and your group know. Your guide will provide you with immediate first aid.

To minimize the risk of altitude sickness here are some guidelines:

Stop and rest where you are

 Do not go any higher for at least 24 to 48 hours

 Make sure you are drinking enough water

 Do not smoke, drink alcohol, or exercise


5) Foods and lodging

During the trek, teahouses usually provide basic room with a bed and shared bathroom facilities. The beds have mattresses, pillows, bed sheets, and some blankets. Hot water is available for some additional charge. Most hotels now have geyser, otherwise you will get a bucket of warm water.

Tea shops and lodges provide plentiful and delicious foods to suit the preferences of various trekkers. All the food will be cooked by the local cook by using local vegetables so the taste would be very local. However, the many teahouses provide food with Nepali, Indian, Italian, Tibetan, and continental flavors.


6) Travel Insurance

We strongly recommend you to get travel insurance before going on a Manaslu Larke pass with Tsum valley trek. Make sure that, your insurance covers high- altitude trekking, medical expenses, emergency evacuation by helicopter, trip cancellation, and loss or theft of personal belongings. It can offer you with peace of mind and financial protection in the event of an unforeseen accident.

Important Note

Fill your life with adventures, not things. Have stories to tell, not stuff to show. Hurry up! Adventure is waiting for you and mountains are calling you.

This trip is fully customization. Importantly, this trip is available on both a fixed departure and a private group basis. Moreover, we can also customize the trip as per your needs, please contact us at Whatsapp (+977-9843770916) or email us at info@nepalholodaytreksandtours.com. Let us know how we can help you, and we will do our best to give you the best customer service you’ll get anywhere else.

Furthermore, Nepal holiday treks and tours Pvt. Ltd. is a reputable and reliable company serving relentlessly in the field of tourism to fulfill the dreams of diverse adventure seekers around the globe into reality where they can feel most alive. So, we recommend you to reserve seat for yourself by booking with us right away for a wonderful and unforgettable trip experience.

Trip Itinerary

We take private jeep or local bus (6-7hrs). if you take jeep 5 hours .

Our first day of trek heads to the north along Bodhi Gandaki River and we pass the villages of Santi Bazar, Arukhet and ascend towards Kyoropani near the confluence of Soti River- an ideal place to take a fresh water bath.

An hour from Soti Khola we pass by nice springs and small water fall where we can easily fool around for a while. And we shall encounter the first suspension bridge for the first time, and a beautiful Gurung village.

The track will be filled up with small to humongous water falls passing beside the Budhi Gandaki in between mighty mountains.

We shall be crossing the longest suspension bridge again and enter the beautiful village called “Phillim” And After Acap Checkpost.

On this day we shall have a steep hair-raising walk by the cliffs with the Budhi Gandaki river deep down with a good walk through the jungles full of black faced monkeys and beautiful green lush path ways.

Heading to Rachen Gompa we shall have a breath taking views of Ganesh and Manaslu mountains.

The views of the borders with Tibet and mountains all around are astounding.

Making rest and exploring the surrounding Gonpas, various artistic crafts and the living styles of the people around there.

Heading to Chokhang Paro we shall have a breath taking views of Ganesh and Manaslu mountains.

And we turn back making way to Pewa enjoying the trail as usual.

A last look up to Chum Valley, trek through bamboo forests, and continue in and out of the continuous wild canyons, many Mani walls, intricate quality carvings of various Buddhas in meditation incised in hard local stones are the main attraction here.

Entering a beautiful forests of Fir and Rhododendron with many birds, and a roaring narrow canyons below makes a day. And trail that climbs on well made stairs and different kind of housing with beautiful architectures, there lives the people all in traditional Tibetan gait up and children in chubas.

This trek takes us into the mountains with time to enjoy and acclimatize and the views of the Manaslu are stupendous. Here we enter the world of yaks, pastures, and houses which seem to have grown from the stones.

We can spend the day exploring surroundings like Birendra taal(lake), Buddhist monasteries, Samagaun, a big Tibetan cultured community and a site trip to Pun Gyen Gomba or Manaslu Base Camp and Day Hike.

A trek to Dharamsala with a picturesque village dedicated to yak herding and hills covered with blue sheep with an entrancing views.

The views are marvelous. A large herd of blue sheep called Tussock covers the hills and sometimes if we are lucky we get to see the amazing snow leopard too.

Encounter few lakes marked with prayer flags, and we catch the track running through beautiful valleys very scenic and mountains in all directions, also few medial glacial lakes.

The trail crosses glacial stream and rhododendron forests on the way to Hampuk, Yak Kharka, Surti Khola and drop down to Goa(Gho) the first village since Samdo. And crossing Tiliche we descend to Dharapani.

Making through Kharte Khotro we take to Tal, ACAP check post and to our stop.

On this day we get to pass by many small villages and their way of living.

Making few hours of walk we get to Besi Sahar where we are taking our vehicle back to Kathmandu .

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Includes

      • Pick and drop by local bus from Kathmandu to Arughat Bazar and Besi Sahar to Kathmandu (Private jeep cost extra charge)
      • Tsum Valley Special Permit
      • Manaslu Special Permit
      • Manaslu Conservation Area Permit
      • Annapurna Conservation Area Permit and Tims Card
      • Taxes and company service charges
      • Three times meals a day- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and accommodation in teahouse/ lodge during the trek
      • One experienced (government licensed) and qualified English speaking guide
      • One porter for two trekkers
      • Guide/ Porters: food, lodge, transportation, salary, insurance, equipment etc

    Doesn't Include

        • International airfare and visa fees
        • Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu
        • Personal expenses of bar and beverage bills, wifi, hot shower, bottle of water, extra porters, laundry or any other things which are not mentioned by the company 
        • Your trekking gears and extra nights in a certain destination
        • Your travel insurance which should include the emergency rescue
        • Tips for your guide and porters                        
        • Entrance fees during the sightseeing
        • Extra expenses due to any event such as strikes, weather conditions, or flight delays 

      Equipment List

        • Waterproof daypack
        • Small waterproof bags
        • Flash or torch light
        • Trekking poles
        • Sleeping bag
        • Water bottles
        • Sunglasses
        • Sun hat
        • Warm down jacket
        • Woolen hat and scarf
        • Windproof jacket
        • Trekking socks
        • Raincoat and rain trousers
        • Toiletries
        • Antibacterial hand wash
        • Travel towel
        • Mouth wash
        • Tooth brush and tooth paste
        • Small personal power bank
        • Camera and batteries
        • Trekking shoes 
        • Full-sleeves shirt 
        • T-shirts
        • Sun lotion
        • Other required equipment’s 
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