
Tsum Valley Trek — 14 Days




Duration
14 days
Max Alt.
4,080m
Difficulty
Challenging
Guide
Included ✓
Porter
Available
Type
Tea house
Overview
The hidden sacred valley of Nepal — Tsum means 'vivid' in Tibetan, and the valley lives up to its name with ancient monasteries, mani walls, prayer flags, and a deeply Buddhist culture unchanged for centuries. Combined with the lower Manaslu Circuit for an extraordinary cultural and scenic journey.
Route
Soti Khola → Machhakhola → Chhekampar → Nile → Mu Gompa → Deng → Dharapani
Day-by-day itinerary
14 days · what you'll do each day
- 1
Day 1
Arrival, briefing & drive to trailhead
1,400 mMeet your guide, complete a gear check and permit briefing, then transfer to the trek starting point and settle in for the night.
- 2
Day 2
Trek to Machhakhola
1,977 mA scenic 6–8 hour walk through forests, ridgelines and mountain villages with sweeping Himalayan views. Overnight at a local tea house.
- 3
Day 3
Trek to Chhekampar
2,265 mA scenic 4–6 hour walk through forests, ridgelines and mountain villages with sweeping Himalayan views. Overnight at a local tea house.
- 4
Day 4
Trek to Nile
2,554 mA scenic 5–7 hour walk through forests, ridgelines and mountain villages with sweeping Himalayan views. Overnight at a local tea house.
- 5
Day 5
Trek to Mu Gompa
2,843 mA scenic 6–8 hour walk through forests, ridgelines and mountain villages with sweeping Himalayan views. Overnight at a local tea house.
- 6
Day 6
Trek to Deng
3,131 mA scenic 4–6 hour walk through forests, ridgelines and mountain villages with sweeping Himalayan views. Overnight at a local tea house.
- 7
Day 7
Trek to Dharapani
3,420 mA scenic 5–7 hour walk through forests, ridgelines and mountain villages with sweeping Himalayan views. Overnight at a local tea house.
- 8
Day 8
Trek to Soti Khola
3,708 mA scenic 6–8 hour walk through forests, ridgelines and mountain villages with sweeping Himalayan views. Overnight at a local tea house.
- 9
Day 9
Trek to Machhakhola
3,997 mA scenic 4–6 hour walk through forests, ridgelines and mountain villages with sweeping Himalayan views. Overnight at a local tea house.
- 10
Day 10
Trek to Chhekampar
4,080 mA scenic 5–7 hour walk through forests, ridgelines and mountain villages with sweeping Himalayan views. Overnight at a local tea house.
- 11
Day 11
Trek to Nile
4,080 mA scenic 6–8 hour walk through forests, ridgelines and mountain villages with sweeping Himalayan views. Overnight at a local tea house.
- 12
Day 12
Trek to Mu Gompa
4,080 mA scenic 4–6 hour walk through forests, ridgelines and mountain villages with sweeping Himalayan views. Overnight at a local tea house.
- 13
Day 13
Trek to Deng
4,080 mA scenic 5–7 hour walk through forests, ridgelines and mountain villages with sweeping Himalayan views. Overnight at a local tea house.
- 14
Day 14
Final descent & return transfer
1,500 mComplete the last leg of the trail, transfer back to the city and celebrate your achievement.
📋 Permits Required
- Tsum Valley Restricted Area Permit
- Manaslu Conservation Area Permit
📅 Best Seasons
✓What's Included
- ✓Licensed English-speaking guide
- ✓Porter service (1 per 2 trekkers)
- ✓Tea-house / lodge accommodation
- ✓All meals during the trek (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
- ✓All trekking permits & TIMS card
- ✓Airport / trailhead transfers
- ✓First-aid kit & oximeter
- ✓Government taxes & service charges
✕Not Included
- ✕International airfare
- ✕Nepal entry visa
- ✕Travel & rescue insurance
- ✕Personal expenses & shopping
- ✕Tips for guide & porter
- ✕Drinks, snacks & hot showers on trek
Available Departures
| Departure | Return | Spots left | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 12, 2026 | July 26, 2026 | 8 | ₨128,000 | Book now |
| July 27, 2026 | August 10, 2026 | 13 | ₨128,000 | Book now |
| August 16, 2026 | August 30, 2026 | 4 | ₨128,000 | Book now |
| August 31, 2026 | September 14, 2026 | 6 | ₨128,000 | Book now |
| September 20, 2026 | October 4, 2026 | 11 | ₨128,000 | Book now |
| October 20, 2026 | November 3, 2026 | 12 | ₨128,000 | Book now |
