Day 1
8/9hrs drive220kms/137mls212m descend 261m ascend
Pokhara (820m) – Arughat (608m) – Machi Khola (869m)
Arughat is 220 km from Pokhara and is 9/10 hours drive
Manaslu · Expedition
Tsum Valley & Manaslu
The deeper Manaslu play, adding Tsum Valley’s monastery culture and remoteness to an already serious mountain circuit.
Duration
19 days
Max altitude
5,106m
Best seasons
Mar-May · Oct-Nov
Starting rate
Custom quote
Route highlights
Combines Tsum Valley culture with Manaslu scale
Restricted-area access keeps the route quiet and distinctive
Excellent for repeat Nepal trekkers who want a stronger story
Serious trip architecture with little crowd overlap
Prep notes
Permit lead time and minimum-group rules need early attention
Not a casual circuit; pacing and logistics both matter here
Best as a guided remote departure
Local partner insight
Extra route detail from our local trekking partner.
The notes below show what is commonly included, how the days are staged, and where pricing can change.
Partner-published rates are reference points. Final pricing depends on dates, group size, route choices, hotels, and transport.
Partner notes
The Manaslu Valley Trek is more remote and spectacular than other treks, with rough steep tracks and limited accommodation. It is culturally fascinating with strong continuing links to Tibet in the upper Budi Gandaki river. The Tsum Valley, and Larkya La (5100m) provides a challenge and the views of Mt. Manaslu the eighth highest mountain in the world are marvelous and close. The trek around Manaslu can be done as a tea house trek except for the night before the Larkya La. The remote Tsum Valley side-trip should not be missed, with friendly hospitable people, a thriving Buddhist culture and untouched wildlife. Tsum comes from the Tibetan word 'Tsombo', which means vivid and we can only agree. The people are poor, since they have been by passed by development for centuries, but this means their unique culture has remained intact.
Itinerary preview
Day 2
6hrs8kms/5mls701m ascend
Machi Khola (869m) – Philim (1570m)
We reach Tatopani (Hot spring) and cross a bridge over the Budi Gandaki River. It is a gentle uphill and downhill walk until Dovan. Dovan is a small village with a few schools. After walking for 1 ½ hour from Dovan we will reach a cliff where we should be more careful as rocks are falling out. After crossing a bridge we will arrive at Jagat. Jagat is a restricted area. It is a small village where ethnic groups such as Gurung, Shahi, Chhetri, and Thakuri live. After Jagat, we enter Tsum Valley and walk through the gentle trail for ½ an hour until we reach a bridge passing small villages to reach Philim (1570m). Walking hours: 6
Day 3
4hrs6kms/3.72mls670m ascend
Philim (1570m) - Lokpa (2240m)
Climbing uphill and downhill until Chisapani (Eklebhatli). We continue to walk through the forest and climb uphill until we reach Lokpa (2240m) Walking hours: 4
Day 4
7hrs14kms/8.6mls791m ascend
Lokpa (2240m) – Chukung Paro (3031m)
We will pass through many bridges today. First, we start with a gentle walk and after passing the bridge, we climb steep uphill through the forest for 2 hours. The trail is narrow and we walk downhill to cross the bridge. We will walk uphill again until chumling village where we stop for lunch. We will walk gently and climb uphill to Chukurparo where we will have good views of Ganesh Himal 2 and 6, Tipu Himal. Walking hours: 7