# Manaslu and Tsum Valley Trek > The Manaslu and Tsum Valley trek offers a remarkable journey through Nepal’s remote regions, renowned for its stunning Himalayan landscapes and unique cultural experiences. This trek focuses on exploring the untamed wilderness of Manaslu and the Tsum Valley, a restricted area until 2008, offering unparalleled views of iconic peaks including Manaslu, Annapurna, Ganesh Himal, and Baudha Himal. Participants traverse Larkya La Pass at 5200m, experiencing breathtaking panoramas and challenging terrain. The trek highlights include ancient monasteries, carved stones, mani walls, and stupas like Rachen, Mu, and Lungdang, reflecting the region’s strong Buddhist traditions. The trek immerses travelers in Tibetan culture, with opportunities to observe local customs, including the traditional polyandry marriage system. Wildlife enthusiasts can spot endangered species like blue sheep and Thar along the Buri Gandaki River. The journey emphasizes the natural and cultural beauty of the valley, promising an unforgettable adventure for those seeking a unique and immersive Himalayan experience. - Price: 1740 USD - Duration: 21 - Max Altitude: 5160 - Accommodation: Hotel and tea house - Difficulty: moderate - Tour Type: small-group-tour - Price Type: budget-tour - Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner included - Season: September- December and March to May - Transportation: Deluxe bus, jeep, car - Min Age: 10 - Max Age: 99 - Min Group: 1 - Max Group: 10 - Destination: Nepal - Region: Restricted Region - All-inclusive: yes - Published: 2025-09-04 ## Overview ## The highlight of the Manaslu and Tsum Valley Trek Panoramic view of massif Manaslu, Himchuli, and Annapurna and monasteries and Tibetan cultures. Great views of the amazing landscape and monasteries. Different stupas like Rachen, Mu, Lungdang, ancient carved stones, Mani walls, Himalayan views. Excellent views of mountains like Mount. Sringi, Ganesh Himal Baudha, Himal Chuli, Manaslu, and amazing Annapurna ranges. Experience of Tibetan lifestyle and culture and walk in the Nepal-Tibet border. The scenic drive from Kathmandu to Arughat or Soti Khola. Crossing Larkya LA passes 5200 m. ## Trip Summary: Trek around Manaslu with the hidden valley Tsum (Manaslu and Tsum Valley trekking) offers unexpected moments of your life. Different gumbos like Rachen, Mu, Lungdang, ancient carved stones, Mani walls. Himalayan views, Tibetan culture, are the main part of this trek. You can get excellent views of many mountains like Sringi, Ganesh, Baudha, Himal Chuli, Manaslu, and amazing Annapurna ranges. Therefore, Manaslu and Tsum valley trek focus on the hidden wilderness and natural and cultural beauties. Walking in the perfect harmony of natural beauty with an enchanting view of Mt. Manaslu and Annapurna. Manaslu, with its hidden beauty, can impress anyone on the earth. The land with many unexpected galleries, Tsum valley is the beautiful gem, you must visit in your life. Tsum Valley is situated in the northern part of Manaslu Himal. Likewise, this region is strictly restricted until 2008. Trekking around Manaslu Tsum Valley offers a chance to explore the beliefs of the people and their amazing traditions. Furthermore, you can find the region highly influenced by Buddhism & explore Buddhist traditions. 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In spite of that, Tsum Valley is a shelter for many endangered animals. As hunting activities are strictly prohibited, you can observe different endangered species on your trail. ## Doing the Manaslu and Tsum valley trek? The Manaslu and Tsum valley trek very remote and untouched valleys of Nepal. Tsum Valley takes you to its own world. Valley situated between Baudha Himal and Mt. Chuli to the west, Sringi Himal to the north and Ganesh Himal to the south, provides the panoramic views of stunning mountains. Behind this, walking through the local settlements of people, you get to see many treasures of Tsum valley. Thus, ancient charters, Gumbas like Rachen, Mu, Lungdang. Mani walls, prayer wheels, and many other Buddhists monasteries are the highlights of this trek. Therefore, you are lucky if you get to see Blue sheep and Thar on your way following the upper trail of the Buri Gandaki River. Sunrise Adventure trek team will make your trek awesome. Although the most interesting and amazing thing in this region is the people of this region. Still follow the Polyandry system in the marriage were all brothers in a family are married to a single girl. Moreover, the wildest part of this trek is passing Larkya La Pass. Larkya La is the highest point of this trek at 5220 m above the sea level, offering marvellous vistas. However, to make shorten your trek you can do the Manaslu helicopter tour. People of this region are highly faithful to Buddha, and other Bodhisattvas. Similarly, you can explore the famous Kyimu Lung, the main pilgrimage centre for meditation. Therefore main Festivals celebrated by the people of this region are Lothar. Here “Lo” means “Year” and “Shar” means “New”. Thus, incompletion, it is the festival of New Year for Tibetan people according to the Tibetan Lunar calendar. Finally, Milarepa and Padmasambhava the famous Buddhist yogis are believed to have meditated in caves of these Himalayas. So, many remains of ancient Tsum kingdom are still can be found in this region. A special restricted permit is required for Manaslu and another one for Tsum Valley. ## Itinerary ### Arrival in Kathmandu Arrival in Kathmandu ### Kathmandu Sightseeing Tour. Kathmandu sight seen tour. - B. ### Drive from Kathmandu to Soti Khola. Drive from Kathmandu to to Soti Khola (775m/2542ft) - 6 hrs - B.L.D ### Soti Khola to Machha Khola Trek (5-6 hours) Soti Khola to Machha Khola (900m/2952ft) Duration: 5-6 hrs. - B.L.D ### Machha Khola to Philim Trek (6 Hours) Machha Khola to Philim (1590m/5215ft) Duration: 6 hrs. - B.L.D ### Philim to Ripche Trek (6 Hours) Philim to Ripche (2470m/8101ft) Duration: 6 hrs. - B.L.D ### Ripche to Nile/Chhule & Milarepa Cave Trek Ripche to Nile/Chhule (3360m/11020ft), visit Milarepa Piren Phu Cave, 8-9 hrs. - B.L.D ### Nile/Chhule to Mu Gompa Exploration (5 Hours) Nile/Chhule to Mu Gompa (3700m/12136ft), visit Dephyudonma Gompa, 5 hrs - B.L.D ### Mu Gompa to Rachen Gompa Trek (5 hours) Mu Gompa to Rachen Gompa (3240m/10630ft) Duration: 05 hrs. - B.L.D ### Trek to Deng – B.L.D. Included. Trek to Deng (1860m) Duration: 7 - 8 hours walking. Stay overnight at Guesthouse (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included). - B.L.D ### Trek to Namrung (9512ft) Trek to Namrung (2900m/9512ft) Duration: 5 hrs. - B.L.D ### Namrung to Lho Gham Trek (3-4 hours) Namrung to Lho Gham (3180m/10430ft) Duration: 3-4 hrs. - B.L.D ### Trek to Samagaon (3540m): 6 Hours Trek to Samagaon (3540 m/11480ft) Duration: 6 hrs. - B.L.D ### Samagaon Acclimatization Exploration: B.L.D Acclimatization day at Samagaon - B.L.D ### Samogaon to Samdo Trek (3 hrs – B.L.D) Samagaon to Samdo (3690m/12103ft) Duration: 3 hrs - B.L.D ### Samdo to Dharmashala Trek (4 hrs) Samdo to Dharmashala (4450m/14596ft) Duration: 4 hrs - B.L.D ### Trek to Bhimtang via Cross Larkya La Pass Trek to Bhimtang (3590m/11775ft) via Cross Larkya La pass (5220m/17121ft) Duration: 8 hrs. - B.L.D ### Trek to Tilje (2300m): 5 hours – B.L.D Trek to Tilje (2300m/7544ft) Duration: 5 hrs. - B.L.D ### Trek to Chamje Trek to Chamje (1410m/4625ft) Duration: 6-7 hrs - B.L.D ### Drive to Kathmandu – Hotel Pilgrims. Drive to Kathmandu (1337m) Duration: 8 hrs / Hotel Pilgrims – B.D ### Farewell Airport Transfer & Fly Back Home Farewell finally we will drop you to the airport fly back to your home - B (Note:  B.L.D, Plan Including / B: Breakfast, L: Lunch & D: Dinner.) --- More info and booking: https://sunriseadventuretrek.com/trips/manaslu-and-tsum-valley-trek