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Manaslu Tsum Valley Trip Key Info Trekking Destination: Tsum Valley Meals : Full board on trek Activities : Trekking, Sightseeing, Cultural Tour Group Size: 2-10 Difficulty : Moderate, Strenuous

1 Manaslu Tsum Valley Trip Key Info Trekking Destination: Tsum Valley Meals : Full board on trek Activities : Trekking, Sightseeing, Cultural Tour Group Size: 2-10 Difficulty : Moderate, Strenuous Transport: Tourist bus or private vehicle Max Elevation : (4,800) Ganesh Himal Base Camp Best Time: Sept - Nov and Mar - May Trek/Tour Style: Tea House and Home Stay Trip Length: 19 Days 25 Days Start: Arughat Bazaar End: Gorkha Bazaar Trip Highlight Recently open Restricted Area Trek in Nepal through the beautiful landscape. Unique Cultural, rarely flora and fauna and Religious believer s with Mountains vista. Powerful Lama, ancients Mu Gumba, Rachen Gumba, Mileripa Cave with amazing foot print. Nearby Tibet border; language of here and tradition is similar of Tibetan. An amazing view including world 8 th highest Mt. Manaslu (8,163m) and other so on. 7 to 8 hours Scenic drive Kathmandu to Arughat Bazzar by bus or private vehicles. Visit sacred place Gumbalungdan and Ganesh Himal Base Camp at elevation of 4,800 meters Tsum Valley Trek Suggested Itinerary -19 Days Day 01: Arrival Kathmandu airport Upon arrival at international airport, our waiting support team will meet and greet you at the airport assist and transfer to the Hotel. Day 02: Trekking preparation day (permit work and other necessities) Trekking preparation and permit organize day. Please, check your insurance details and have a copy of your travel medical insurance policy with you. Day 03: Drive from Kathmandu to Arughat Bazaar (535m) -8 to 9 Hours

After Dhading Bisi or Gorkha Bazaar the road is difficult because of the poor condition of the road. To get to Arughat through the Gorkha Bazaar or Dhading Besi depends on your time and desires.

2 Our Guide and porter will come to your hotel at 6:00 am. Then we head to Arughat by bus or Land Cruiser (depending on group size) - a very scenic drive. While passing the ridge of Kathmandu Valley, you catch a glimpse of Annapurna, Manaslu, Ganesh Himal and Langtang Himal, other magnificent views, and terraces and green hills. After Dhading Bisi or Gorkha Bazaar the road is difficult because of the poor condition of the road. To get to Arughat through the Gorkha Bazaar or Dhading Besi depends on your time and desires. The village of Arughat is in two parts, on opposite sides of the Buri Gandaki. Arughat Bazaar is large, clean and prosperous with hotels and shops selling clothes, food, and hardware. Stay overnight at Tea House. Day 04: Trek Arughat to Soti Khola (720m) -6 to 7 Hours After having breakfast, we trek to Soti Khola following banding Bdhigandaki river bank. Along the way we enjoy splendid views of Shringri Himal and local s livelihood. The trail goes through the Gurung and Magar villages, past fields and cascading waterfalls, until we reach Soti Khola. We set up camp on the banks of the Soti Khola (river) or stay in a Tea house. Day 05: Trek Soti Khola to Machha Khola (930m) -6 to 7 Hours Today our trek from Soti Khola to Machha khola (Fish River) goes through rice fields and scenes of local life. Machha khola is a village situated above a stream named Budahigandaki. We camp for the night at a campsite or find some tea house. Day 06: Trek Machha Khola to Thulo Dhunga(1,250m) -6 to7 Hours

The trail involves some steep ascents and descents to the Doban. The trail gives the glimpses of diversity of flora & fauna, and people with different religions and cultures.

We set up our camp here or stay overnight at tea house. Day 07: Trek Thulo Dhunga to Philim (1,570 m) - 5 to 6 Hours After a hot breakfast our journey leads us to ascend a rugged rocky trail.

3 The trail involves some steep ascents and descents to the Doban. The trail gives the glimpses of diversity of flora & fauna, and people with different religions and cultures. We ascend a well crafted staircase over a ridge to Doban. Doban means confluence of streams, where Shiar Khola comes from the east and the Sarpu khola meet from the west. We set up our camp here or stay overnight at tea house. Day 07: Trek Thulo Dhunga to Philim (1,570 m) - 5 to 6 Hours After a hot breakfast our journey leads us to ascend a rugged rocky trail. Then we climb up and down ravines and notched trees. Several waterfalls on both side of the Budhi Gandaki River and hundred species of birds in the forest makes our trip very enjoyable. Liding, Machhakhola, Jagat, and Philim provide the unique hospitality with culture and religion. During this trekking the narrow valley shaped by Budhi Gandaki provides magnificent vistas of Ganesh Himal, Shringi Himal and Himal Chuli, as we continue up to the large Gurung village and fields of corn and millet. There are several good campsites here and we can set up camp surrounded by alder, blue pine and poplar trees or stay at the tea house. Day 08: Trek Philim to Chumling (Lower Tsum) (2,361m)-7 to 8 Hours The trail goes up through Philim and heads up over a ridge that leads to Ganesh Himal Base camp and Chumling (Lower Tsum). We camp for the night at Chumling. Each individual can enjoy themselves with songs of birds and the roaring sound of river. There are several good campsites at Chumling to camp at our stay overnight at a local house. Day 09: Trek Chumling to Chhekampar (Upper Tsum) (3,010 m) -5 to 6 Hours After breakfast, we trek to Chhekampar. Upper Tsum valley (part of the inner Himalaya) opens from Chhekampar/Chhekamparo. This village

Some households in this village practice polyandry. We stay overnight at teahouse or Home stay.

4 situated on flat land and made up of two settlements Chhekam and Paro. From the valley, we have view of Ganesh Himal range in front to the south where it provides spectacular views of the Baudha and Himal Chuli peaks to the southwest. Some households in this village practice polyandry. We stay overnight at teahouse or Home stay. Day 10: Trek Chhekampar to Chhule-Nile (3,361m), visit Milarepa Piren Phu Cave on the way -5 to 6 Hours On the way we pass the Piren Phu cave. Piren Phu (pigeon cave) is one of the most sacred caves in the Tsum valley. It is located at the foot of a rugged cliff near the village of Burji. Milarepa, the famous Tibetan saint, was believed to have meditated here. There are two separate monasteries attached to the rocky cave. Richly painted Buddhist murals, excellent artistic scripts carved on stones, long prayer flags and significant Buddhists paper scripts make this cave one of the most important socio-cultural asset in the valley. Beautiful views can be had at the Shiar Khola, Rachen Gumba, the mountains and settlements amidst this vast agricultural land. This is the last village heading north of the upper Tsum Valley. Stay overnight at teahouse or Home stay. Day 11: Trek Chhule-Nile to Mu Gompa (3,700 m), visit Dhephyudonma Gompa (4,060 m) -2 to 3 Hours After breakfast, the trail gradually ascends to Mu Gompa (1895 AD), the largest monastery in the region and farthest point in the Tsum valley. The monastery houses religious books, including the Tibetan canon (Kangyur), a life sized statue of Avalokiteshwara (the Bodhisattva of Compassion), and images of Guru Padmasambhava and Tara. Chosyang Tal is about two to three hours uphill. Then we visit Dephyudonma Gumba, one of the oldest monasteries in the Tsum Valley situated in rugged mountains, a 2 hr walk from the village of Chule and Nile. The history of this monastery is directly associated with the dawn of Buddhism in the valley. The monastery is run by Lama Serap of Nile Ladrang from the Kangin sect. There are a few campsites and drinking water facilities.

Day 12: Trek Mu Gompa to Dumje (2,405m) -7 to 8 Hours We take the trail to Rachen Gompa nunnery. It is situated in the Shiar Khola Valley in the foothills of the mountains bordering Nepal and Tibet.

The nunnery houses one thousand clay, mud statues of Avalokiteshwara, a brightly colored, carved throne and pillar, and a large prayer wheel.

5 Day 12: Trek Mu Gompa to Dumje (2,405m) -7 to 8 Hours We take the trail to Rachen Gompa nunnery. It is situated in the Shiar Khola Valley in the foothills of the mountains bordering Nepal and Tibet. Rachen Gumba was established in the year 1905 AD and is one of the largest nunneries in the Tsum valley. It is belonging to the Ngak-pa sect. The nunnery houses one thousand clay, mud statues of Avalokiteshwara, a brightly colored, carved throne and pillar, and a large prayer wheel. The interior is richly painted with murals about Buddhism and its history. Today, we proceed towards Dumje, is small and scattered settlements with some houses and adjoining cattle sheds. Dumje is a wide and flat land, good for cultivation especially barely and potatoes. Here patches of purple hued amaranth interspersed with fields of brown barley, dozens of yaks grazing in grassy meadows, rustic stone houses hugging the trail, long stretches of hand carved Mani stones and stacked Mani walls, ancient villages dotting the landscape, rock Chortens perched high on ridges, snow-capped Himalayan peaks scratching the deep blue sky, high remote mountain passes threading into Tibet, maroon-robed Buddhist monks and nuns fingering prayer beads, and hard-working kind-hearted villagers warmly welcome you into this scenic and soaring valley where Tibetan culture is still celebrated today. Day 13: Trek Dumje to Philim (cross Ripchet) (1,570 m) -6 ½ to 7 ½ Hours After breakfast, we are heading to Philim and cross Ripchet. We pass one of the most beautiful waterfalls in the Lower Tsum Valley, Samba Tingding Chhupyang. This is the village which lies along the trial from Gumpa Laundang to Philim. The houses are completely built from stone and roofs are pine wood. The houses are arranged in linear pattern along the trial. There are a remarkable numbers of Mani walls, Chortens and gateway chortens. We make camp in Philim for overnight stay. Day 14: Trek Philim to Tatopani (875m) -6 to 7 Hours

From Phillim we trek to Tatopani (hot springs) about 6 to 7 hours, most of the trail is downhill. A survivor has built a botanic garden and nice lodge from which he sells his organic coffee.

Continue up and down over a couple of ridges to Tatopani (930m; hot water ) where there are hot water spouts under the sheer cliffs that provide a delightful evening shower and soft skin due to

6 From Phillim we trek to Tatopani (hot springs) about 6 to 7 hours, most of the trail is downhill. A survivor has built a botanic garden and nice lodge from which he sells his organic coffee. Goat herders passing through this area where the distinctive smoke-browned capes called Bokkhu made famous in the book Honey Hunters of Nepal. Continue up and down over a couple of ridges to Tatopani (930m; hot water ) where there are hot water spouts under the sheer cliffs that provide a delightful evening shower and soft skin due to natural minerals. There are two simple teahouses close to the springs, which might be smoky, and one further up. Sleep to the sound of water while refusing to think about earthquakes. You can relieve your tired muscles from many days by soaking yourself in the hot spring. We make camp here for overnight stay or stay in local house. Day 15: Trek Tatopani to Machha Khola (930m) -3 to 4 Hours This is easy day trip to Machha Khola (Fish Stream) about 4 hours walk down through the Bhudhigandaki River bank. You may spend sometime in the Hot spring again. Continue down-river; most of the trail goes through the Bhudhigandaki river bank across sandy flats, but as you the mountain sometime you need to descend and at other times climbing on the gravel riverbed, passing through Khoralabesi (970m) where there is a good tea house. Large Gurung villages are way above while the track passes few houses, like lower Khorlabeshi (960m) which was largely destroyed by a huge rock slip two and half decade ago. Day 16: Trek Machha Khola to Soti Khola (720m) 5 to -6 Hours Today, we pass through terraced fields and tropical waterfalls cascading off soaring cliffs, rivers tumbling wildly down precipitous gorges and finally set up camp at the Soti Khola a Gurung Village. We stay overnight at teahouse.

Day 17: Soti Khola to Arughat Bazar (535m) -6 to 7 Hours This is our last day trip, as we make our way from Soti Khola to Arughat Bazaar; we come to the last leg of our journey.

7 Day 17: Soti Khola to Arughat Bazar (535m) -6 to 7 Hours This is our last day trip, as we make our way from Soti Khola to Arughat Bazaar; we come to the last leg of our journey. Stay overnight at teahouse. Day 18: Drive from Arughat Bazar to Kathmandu (1,350m) -8 to 9 Hours We will be ready at 6:00 in the morning to have breakfast. We will drive back to Kathmandu through the road passing terraces, streams, rivers, local settlements, high hills and along the same road. It takes about 8 to 9 hours (roughly) to reach your hotel in Kathmandu by bus/private car. Day 19: Your own destination. In this pleasant day you may have full day at leisure either relax at hotel or explore the around Thamel. Today is day of ending your journey, so we would like offer you farewell dinner in Nepali typical Restaurant and hand over you Trip Certificate, Trekking Permit and TIMS Card for memory of Nepal trip. Today is free or last minute shopping for souvenirs or gift to your family, friends or relatives for you until departure flight/drive. Our assist will be transfer to the International Airport for your departure flight to your onwards destination, taking with you the memory of a life time. Note: If you wish to stay longer, we can offer plenty of suggestions: mountain biking in the Kathmandu valley, Rafting in white water, wildlife Safari, Bungee Jump, Hotel Booking, an Everest view flight, a trip out to Bhaktapur or Patan, the Kathmandu valley's other historic cities, or a night at the Fort Hotel in Nagarkot for a bit of luxury and some worth able sunset and sunrise mountain panoramas. We help to arrange any of these excursions for you. Namaste and see you during your next trip to the Nepal Himalayas! Trip Cost Includes Arrival and Departure all transportation (airport to Hotel to airport). Star level 3 night s Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu twin bed sharing basic. All ground transportation by private vehicles, local bus or Comfort Tourist bus.

8 Warm down Jacket and Sleeping Bag for the trek. Government license holder experienced Local Guide with English Speaking and friendly their food, accommodation, salary, insurance, equipments. Porter (between every 2 person basis) Max kg. Plus their food, accommodation, salary, insurance and equipments. One Sherpa (assistance guide) if group size more than 6 people. Plus their food, accommodation, salary, insurance and equipments. MCAP (Manaslu Conservation Area Project), Tsum Valley Restricted Area permits Fee Duffel Bag during trek. First Aid medical kid. Full board meal (breakfast, lunch, dinner) with Tea, coffee each meal in a cup. Tourist service charge, vat, Governments Tax and official expanse if necessary. Welcome and Fare well program. Trip Cost Dose not Includes All kind of beverage including mineral water, Phone calls, laundry, hot shower during Trek. Travel and Rescue Insurance (compulsory). Tipping to crew and your meal at Kathmandu. Personal expenses like Shopping, souvenirs or gift. Personal mountaineering gears. Optional trips and sightseeing if extend. International airfare and airport departure tax. Visa fee, you obtain a visa easily upon your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport Kathmandu. Not mention above services. BOOK TRIP CONTACT US Optional Additional Trip If would like to extended some more days after or before trip, then we are glad to organize your trip following area or glad to offer you according to your desire, holiday period and interest with reasonable price.

9 [I] Jungle Safari in Chitwan National Park We arrange for 1 night 2 days to 2 nights 3 days Jungle Safari trip in Chitwan National Park either by airplane from Kathmandu to Bharatpur and back to Kathmandu or regular tourist bus. In this package will includes all accommodation and activities such as Elephant safari, Canoe ride, Bird watching, Jungle walk, village walk, visit to the Gharial (A rare type of crocodile) Breeding Center and a cultural show of the indigenous people of Chitwan. Read more.. [II] Everest Mountain Flight People who have short time and physically unfitness, those people won t be able to get in Himalaya explore around in their life time. But now do not need to worry about, Everest Mountain Flight would be best way to explore around Himalaya range at once glance. Nepal Mountain Flight conducts every morning regular flights by Yeti, Simrik, Guna and Buddha Airlines craft towards the Himalayan range. This is the quickest way to get a close look at Mt. Everest, the highest mountains in the world. And other mountains that can be viewed at close range are Nuptse (7,879 m), Lhotse (8,501 m), Cho Oyu (8,210m), Makalu (8,475 m) and Kanchenjunga (8,584 m). Aircraft have large and clear windows and provide superlative sights of the Great Himalayan Range. You are provided by the window seat to enjoy the whole flight viewing the snowy peaks, and from the cockpit it is even a superb and undisturbed view. It begins North East of Kathmandu offers you eye-level sun rising views of the snow capped peaks and bring you back to Kathmandu within an hour. Read more. [III] Kathmandu Sightseeing Tour It is possible 1 day to 2 days sightseeing around Kathmandu valley with our professional tour Guide. Having explored historical and spiritual attractions; including the historic Durbar Square, Bouddhanath; one of the largest stupas in Nepal, Swayambhunath; top on the hill in the city knows as the Monkey Temple, Pashupatinath; Hindus holy place, Sadhus and pilgrims bathing at occasionally, funeral pyres burning on the ghats, located on the holy Bagmati River. Read more.. [IV] White River Rafting White River Rafting is another option for your additional day trip. Nepal Mother House offer you Trishuli River Rafting /Kayaking for 1 day to 3 days trip, which will be starting at Charaudi on the way to Pokhara Prithivi Highway and taking out at before Narayanghat. During this trip you will get full satisfying exciting adventure experience, you run all the major rapids watch the river grow as its tributaries join, awesome sight as it cuts its way through impressive gorges, and then leave it when it spreads out over the great plain of the Ganges. This rafting is the best including for training purpose, Kayaking and Rafting as well. Read more..

10 [V] Bungee Jumping Bungee Jumping could be another optional trip for your additional day; it is situated 160m over the Bhote Koshi River, near to the Nepal-Tibet border, 3/4 hours bus ride from Kathmandu and can back to Kathmandu same day. It was designed by one of New Zealand's leading bungee consultants, and operated by some of the most experienced jump masters. Bungee Jumping here is probably best in the world as it is not only the highest but also provides the most wonderful view in the world. The thrill and excitement of bungee is absolutely a once in life time experience. Read more.. [VI] Paragliding and Jeep Flyer If you are looking for adventure experience during additional day, it would be best do Paragliding and Jeep flyer in Pokhara. In 2to 3 days period you participate for this activities, you can get in Pokhara either by plane scenic 20 munities flight or comfort tourist bus. We take a 20 min jeep ride from Pokhara to Sarangkot (1,592m), which offers great panoramic mountain views and tranquil Fewa Lake, where the sunrise and sunset rays land in amazingly. For the paragliding, you do not need to have experience, Nepal Mother House provides you qualified pilots will provide you full briefing before your trip launch. If you want to have funs with gliding and Jeep flyer in beautiful city Pokhara why don't let us serve you. Read more..

Transport: Local bus or private vehicle Max Elevation : (4,609) Laurebinayak Pass

Transport: Local bus or private vehicle Max Elevation : (4,609) Laurebinayak Pass Langtang Helambu Trekking Key Info Trekking Destination: Gosainkunda, Helambu Meals : Full board on trek Activities : Trekking, Cultural Tour Group Size: 2-10 Difficulty : Moderate, Strenuous Transport: