Manaslu Tsum Valley Trek Cost/departure dates 2022, 2023

Tsum Valley Manaslu is one of the best trekking in Nepal that combines both the Tsum Valley and Manaslu Circuit Trek in 20 days. Manaslu Tsum Valley Trek is more remote and spectacular with rough steep tracks and less standard accommodation. The trek is culturally fascinating with strong continuing links to Tibet in the Nupri and Tsum Valley.Even the Larkya La(5160m) has a challenge of Manaslu and Tsum Valley Trekking.

20 Day Tsum Valley Manaslu Trek is one of the best trekking in Nepal that combines both the Tsum Valley and Manaslu Circuit Trek. Manaslu Tsum Valley Trek is more remote and spectacular with rough steep tracks and less standard accommodation. The trek is culturally fascinating with strong continuing links to Tibet in the Nupri and Tsum Valley.Even the Larkya La(5160m) has a challenge of Manaslu and Tsum Valley Trekking.The Trek also offers the marvelous and close views of Mount Manaslu, the eight highest mountain in the world.

The lodge Tsum Valley Trek around Manaslu should not be missed. There has many good lodges and home stays. There are phones throughout now in the emergency case. Manaslu Tsum Valley Trekkingis the best trekking in Nepal due to the strong, friendly and hospitable people, a living Buddhist culture culture and untouched wildlife because of Buddhist prohibitions on hunting. Tsum comes from the Tibetan work ‘Tsombo which means vivid and we can only agree. The people are poor since they have been bypassed by development for centuries, but their unique culture has remained intact. 

We need two restricted trekking permits of Manaslu and Tsum valley along with Manaslu and Annapurna Conservation Area permit to trek to Manaslu and Tsum valley. In order to obtain trekking permit for Manaslu and Tsum valley, a minimum of two trekkers is required and must be accompanied by a registered trekking guide.Tell us about your trip to Nepal. We will answer your questions in 24 hours and help you design a trip with a comfortable itinerary to best meet your needs.

Accommodations- The new tea houses/guest houses are building up in Tsum valley and Manaslu. So you will have twin sharing comfortable tea house/guest houses and home stay accommodation during Tsum valley and Manaslu Trek. It is nice to bring a good sleeping bag of minus 20 degree with you. The tea hosues and home stays are comfortable and clean except at Dharmasala.

Meals - We will provide you three meals - breakfast, lunch and dinner everyday in the trip. The breakfast and dinner are eaten at the same tea houses/guest house you stay the night, and lunch will be taken in a tea house or guesthouse on the way to our destination. The choice of the meals are not varied like other trekking in Annapurna and Everest. You can mainly take Tibetan bread, dal bath, tsampa porridge, noodle soup, muesli, porridge, omelette and boiled egg with tea and coffee. 

Best time of trekking in Tsum Valley -September, October and November of Autumn season and March, April and May of Spring season are the best of year for trekking to Tsum Valley. June to August during summer/monsoon season Tsum valley trekking is not recommended. Autumn has the perfect weather for trekking in Nepal. There is no rain and it has warm weather, clear blue sky and sunny day. 

Fitness Level for Tsum Valley Trek - It needs to walk 6 to 8 hours every day to cover 10km to 18km trek distance.A previous hiking experience, positive attitude and strong determination will be surely helpful for the completion of Tsum Valley Trekking. It is also necessary to have lots of willpower, tolerance of harsh condition, good health and reasonable physical fitness.Medical and evacuation/rescue expenses are the responsibility of the participant.

Cost Includes

• Bus transfer- Kathmandu/Soti Khola/Besishahar/Kathmandu.
• Twin sharing tea house accommodation during trek.
• Chame to Besishahar by local jeep transfer sharing with other people
• Trekking permit-TIMS cards,ACAP, MCAP and Manaslu and Tsum Valley Restricted Area Permit.
• English Speaking guide and all his expenses like salary, meals, accommodation and transfer
• 3 times meals- breakfast, lunch and dinner during trekking
• All the goverment taxes and company service charge.

• Airport pick up and departure transfer
• Hotel accommodation and meals- lunch and dinner in Kathmandu.
• Any kind of drinks – coke, mineral water, hot water, tea, coffee, beer, whisky.
• Travel insurance in case of emergency for rescue helicopter and other medication.
• Upgrade accommodation like room with private toilet.
• Porter for carrying backpack.
• Expenses of personal natures like internet, telephone, WiFi, Laundry,hot shower etc
• Tips for guide and porter
• All the cost not mention on above cost includes.

No need to bring unnecessary trekking equipment with you for trekking in Nepal. The following trekking equipment and gears are recommended before trekking in Nepal. Most of the trekking equipment what you will need can be rented or purchased  in Nepal either in Kathmandu or Pokhara at cheap price. We will help you with the necessary arrangements. Except your day pack all the luggage will be carried by porters. There is an allowance of 15kg per person. Additional personal items not needed for the trekking part of the trip can be stored in the storage room of hotel without extra cost.

Sun hat or scarf
Light balaclava or warm fleece hat
Sunglasses with UV protection

Under Garments
Hiking shorts
Lightweight cotton long pants
Light and expedition weight thermal bottoms
Fleece or wool pants (seasonal)
Waterproof (preferably breathable fabric) shell pants

Thin, lightweight inner socks
Thick, warm wool hiking socks
Hiking boots with spare laces
Camp shoes (sneakers and/or sandals)
Gaiters for hiking in winter to the base camp

T-shirts
Light and expedition weight thermal tops
Fleece jacket or pullover
Fleece Wind-Stopper jacket (optional)
Waterproof (preferably breathable fabric) shell jacket
Down vest and/or jacket

Lightweight gloves
Heavyweight gloves or mittens with a waterproof shell outer (seasonal)

Sleeping bag rated to zero DC 
Headlamp (e.g. Petzl Zoom) with spare bulbs and batteries
Trekking Bags/Duffel bag 
Basic First Aid Kit
Large plastic bags - for keeping items dry insidetrekbag
Daypack (approximately 2500 to 3000 cubic inches)
Trekking Poles
Water bottle (2) or camel bag
Toiletries (Small wash towel, Toilet papers etc)
Ear Plug (who know some people on group are snoring)

1 medium sized quick drying towel
Tooth brush/paste (preferably biodegradable)
Multipurpose soap (preferably biodegradable)
Deodorants
Nail clippers
Face and body moisturizer
Feminine hygiene products
Small mirror

Wet wipes (baby wipes)
Tissue /toilet roll
Anti bacterial hands wash

Binoculars
Novels
Trail Map/Guide book
Journal & Pen
iPod
Pencils and small notebooks
Travel game i.e. chess, backgammon, scrabble
Modest swim suits (for Kathmandu)