Tsum Valley Manaslu Trek
Mountain Hawk Trek
Manaslu RegionModerate

Tsum Valley Manaslutrek

Enter the hidden Tsum Valley, a sacred Tibetan Buddhist enclave branching off the Manaslu Circuit. Ancient monasteries, mani walls, and the remote villages of Chhokang Paro and Mu Gompa. Cross Larkya La Pass (5,106m). 16 days, from USD 1,775.

View Itinerary
16
DaysTotal trek duration
3700m
Max AltitudeHighest point reached
Sep–May
Best SeasonIdeal trekking window
$1,775
FromPer person (twin sharing)
Trip Highlights

The moments that matter most

The Tsum Valley mani walls are extraordinary: stone walls stretching hundreds of meters through the valley, carved with mantras and painted in fading colors. The largest walls near Chhokang Paro date back centuries and are maintained by villagers as acts of devotion.

Mu Gompa at 3,700m is the highest monastery in the Tsum Valley, perched on a ridge above the Siyar Khola. Monks live here year-round. The monastery holds prayer ceremonies daily and welcomes visitors who respect the sacred space.

The Tsum Valley was closed to outsiders until 2008, and it shows. The villages have no tourism infrastructure beyond basic lodges. The landscape, culture, and pace of life are unchanged by trekking. This is one of the last valleys in Nepal that feels genuinely untouched.

Trip Overview

A closer look

The Tsum Valley Manaslu Trek is a 16-day route that detours into the hidden Tsum Valley from the Manaslu Circuit. The Tsum Valley is a sacred Tibetan Buddhist enclave that branches north from the Budhi Gandaki gorge, reached via a side trail from Chumling. The valley contains some of the longest mani walls in Nepal, ancient Buddhist monasteries, and Tibetan-speaking villages that were closed to outsiders until 2008.

The trail enters the Tsum Valley at Chumling and follows the Siyar Khola to Chhokang Paro and Mu Gompa (3,700m), the highest monastery in the valley. The landscape is arid and windswept, resembling western Tibet. After exploring the valley, the route returns to the Manaslu Circuit and continues to Samagaon, Samdo, and over Larkya La Pass (5,106m) to Bimtang and Dharapani.

Permits: Manaslu Conservation Area, restricted area permit, and TIMS card. All included.

For the Manaslu Circuit without the Tsum Valley detour, the Manaslu Circuit Trek covers the loop in 15 days (USD 1,675). To extend with the Annapurna Circuit after Larkya La, the Manaslu and Annapurna Circuit Trek crosses Thorong La as well in 23 days.

Route & Elevation

The trail, mapped

Elevation ProfileDay-by-day altitude
TrailPeak
3,700m2,953m2,205m1,458m710mSotikholaMachha KholaJagatChisopaniChumlingChokhangparoMu GompaBurgi VillageChumlingPhilimKhorlabesiSotikholaKathmandu3,700m
Itinerary

Day by day, on the trail

16 days from Kathmandu arrival to departure. Hover any day for full details.

Day01

Drive to Soti Khola

Soti Khola

Drive to Soti Khola (710 m), approximately 7 hours. Overnight at tented camp.

710m7h trekTented Camp
Day02

Trek to Machha Khola

Machha Khola

Trek to Machha Khola (900 m), approximately 5.5 hours. Overnight at tented camp.

900m6h trekTented Camp190m
Day03

Trek to Jagat

Jagat

Trek to Jagat (2,340 m), approximately 6 hours. Overnight at tented camp.

2,340m6h trekTented Camp1,440m
Day04

Trek to Chisopani

Chisopani

Trek to Chisopani (1,660 m), approximately 5 hours. Overnight at tented camp.

1,660m5h trekTented Camp680m
Day05

Trek to Chumling

Chumling

Trek to Chumling (2,386 m), approximately 6 hours. Overnight at tented camp.

2,386m6h trekTented Camp726m
Day06

Trek to Chhokangparo

Chhokangparo

Trek to Chhokangparo (3,010 m), approximately 5 hours. Overnight at tented camp.

3,010m5h trekTented Camp624m
Day07

Trek to Nile

Nile

Trek to Nile (3,361 m), approximately 6 hours. Overnight at tented camp.

3,361m6h trekTented Camp351m
Day08

Trek to Mu Gompa

Mu Gompa

Trek to Mu Gompa (3,700 m), approximately 4 hours. Overnight at tented camp.

3,700m4h trekTented Camp339m
Day09

Exploration Day

Mu Gompa

Exploration day around Mu Gompa. Overnight at tented camp.

3,700mTented Camp
Day10

Trek to Burgi Village

Burgi Village

Trek to Burgi Village (3,245 m), approximately 5 hours. Overnight at tented camp.

3,245m5h trekTented Camp455m
Day11

Trek to Chumling

Chumling

Trek to Chumling (2,386 m), approximately 6 hours. Overnight at tented camp.

2,386m6h trekTented Camp859m
Day12

Trek to Philim

Philim

Trek to Philim (1,570 m), approximately 7 hours. Overnight at tented camp.

1,570m7h trekTented Camp816m
Day13

Trek to Khorla Besi

Khorla Besi

Trek to Khorla Besi (970 m), approximately 6 hours. Overnight at tented camp.

970m6h trekTented Camp600m
Day14

Trek to Soti Khola

Soti Khola

Trek to Soti Khola (710 m), approximately 6 hours. Overnight at tented camp.

710m6h trekTented Camp260m
Day15

Drive Back to Kathmandu

Kathmandu

Drive back to Kathmandu by bus, approximately 7 hours. Overnight at hotel.

1,345m7h trekHotel635m
Day16

Departure

Kathmandu

Transfer to the international airport for your final flight departure.

1,345mTransfer
Good to Know

Before you commit

Trek Cost

TierPrice
Per Person
USD 1,775
Package Details

What's in, what's out

What's Included

8

Airport to hotel to airport pickup and drop-off by private car, van, or bus.

Standard meals (lunch, dinner, and breakfast) and teahouse or camping accommodation during the trek.

A government-licensed English-speaking guide for the trek, the required number of porters, and their food, accommodation, salary, insurance, equipment, and a general first aid kit.

Annapurna and Manaslu Conservation Area permits and all other necessary permits.

Surface transfer from Kathmandu.

Down jacket, duffel or kit bag, and sleeping bag (to be returned after the trek).

All applicable government taxes.

Tourist service charge and VAT.

Not Included

9

Lunch, dinner, and accommodation while in Kathmandu.

Travel insurance (compulsory).

International airfare and airport departure tax.

Nepal entry visa fee.

Items of a personal nature such as alcoholic drinks, soft drinks, and laundry.

Personal trekking equipment.

Tips for trekking staff and driver.

Sightseeing and monument entrance fees.

Any other expenses not mentioned in the Price Includes section.

Add-on

Extra Nights in Kathmandu

Single Room$60per night · breakfast included
Twin Sharing$35per person / night · breakfast included

Dear guest, should you require additional accommodation in Kathmandu, we are pleased to offer the following rates: US$60 per person per night for a single room and US$35 per person per night for a double (twin sharing) room, both inclusive of breakfast.

The Reward

Why you'll love it

Three reasons this trek stays with you long after the plane home.

Scenery

The Tsum Valley was closed to foreigners until 2008. Very few trekkers have seen it. The cultural authenticity is unmatched.

Thrill

Mani walls stretching hundreds of meters through the valley are some of the longest and oldest in Nepal.

Connection

Mu Gompa at 3,700m is a living monastery in a landscape that looks like western Tibet.

Honest Check

Is this trek for you?

A few things worth knowing before you commit. No sugar-coating, no surprises on day one.

Expectations

Before you book

5

You want to see one of Nepal's most remote and culturally preserved valleys.

You can walk 6 to 7 hours a day for 13 trekking days with one pass at 5,106m.

You are interested in Tibetan Buddhist culture: monasteries, mani walls, and traditional village life.

Prior altitude experience above 4,500m is recommended for the Larkya La crossing.

Budget is USD 1,775. Includes restricted area permit, conservation area permit, and full guide support.

Gear Up

What to pack

The full kit that's built from years on the trail. Skip it at your own risk, bring it and you'll never think about it again.

Equipment

Packing checklist

26 items

Duffel bag ( Company provide complementary)

Day pack

Down Jacket and Sleeping bag 4 season ( if you need nice and clean down jacket and sleeping bag company provide which needs to be returned after the trek)

Hiking pants

Waterproof jacket

Full, sleeves shirt

Jumper or pile jacket

T, shirts

Trekking boots (Water proof)

Camp shoes/Sandal

wool socks

Light cotton socks for under wool socks( take quite several pairs of these too. Better to carry some extra weight rather than spend the whole time washing socks)

Sun hat

Beanie

Gloves

Sun block for lips

Sun lotion

Goggles or sunglasses ( with spare )

Thermal Long underwear (take quite a few pairs. Although the weather may be cold one tends to sweat a lot)

windproof pants

Water bottle

Sewing kit

Medical & first aid kit

Flash light ( with spare batteries)

Personal towel

Personal toiletries and medication which should be labelled Please.

Tight fitting, figure-hugging clothing, such as those made with Lycra can often be offensive to locals, especially on women. If you find these items comfortable as a base layer then please pack something to wear over the top of them.

Good to Know

Frequently asked questions

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