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Manaslu Region
15 days
Moderate
Trekking
4,060m
Max. 12 Pax
Hotel, Lodge & Tea House
All Standard Meals throughout the trip
Cross into the Tsum Valley, a restricted Tibetan-Buddhist enclave in Gorkha that only opened to foreign trekkers in 2008
Reach Mu Gompa (~3,700 m), the largest and most important monastery in the valley, set against Ganesh Himal
Climb to Dhephyudonma Gompa (~4,060 m), the highest point of the trek and one of the region's oldest religious sites
Visit the Milarepa Piren Phu ("Pigeon Cave"), a meditation site tied to the Tibetan yogi-saint Milarepa
Walk to Nile and Chhule in Upper Tsum, traditional villages a short distance from the Tibetan border
Follow the Budhi Gandaki River past waterfalls, gorges, and long suspension bridges from subtropical valley to high pasture
Stay in villages like Chhokangparo, where mani walls, chortens, and daily monastic life continue much as they have for centuries
See the panorama of Ganesh Himal, Shringi Himal, and Himalchuli without the crowds of Everest or Annapurna
Soak in the natural hot springs at Tatopani on the way out
Visit Rachen Gompa, a hillside nunnery central to the valley's religious life
Discover the remote and culturally rich Tsum Valley through scenic trails, traditional villages, ancient monasteries, and breathtaking Himalayan landscapes over 15 unforgettable days.
Tsum is a restricted zone: a licensed guide, a minimum of two trekkers, and the correct permits are legally required. Solo, independent trekking is not permitted.
There are no ATMs on the trail. Draw enough Nepali rupees in Kathmandu for the whole trek, plus a buffer.
Lodges in villages like Chumling and Chhokangparo are simple, with shared bathrooms and basic menus. Charging and hot showers cost extra where available.
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Even at ~3,700–4,060 m, ascend steadily and hydrate well.
Walk clockwise around mani walls, chortens, and prayer wheels; dress modestly; ask before photographing people or inside monasteries.
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