Itinerary
- Day 1
Kathmandu
Your representatives meet you at Tribhuvan International Airport and drive you to your hotel in Kathmandu. You'll sit down for a trek briefing either at the hotel or the office, and they'll ask about your food preferences for the days ahead. After dinner, you can rest and get ready for what's coming on the Manaslu Tsum Valley trek.
- Meals
- Dinner
Landmarks Tribhuvan International Airport - Day 2
Kathmandu to Macchakhola
You take a public bus from Kathmandu early in the morning, traveling through Dhading Besi and Arughat Bazaar on your way to Macchakhola. The 8 to 9 hour drive gives you nice views of the countryside and marks where your actual trekking begins through the Manaslu Tsum Valley region.
Landmarks Dhading Besi Arughat Bazaar - Day 3
Macchakhola to Jagat
Your trek starts from Macchakhola heading to Jagat, which takes around 6 hours of walking along the Budhi Gandaki River. You'll pass through villages where Gurung people live, and there's a chance to stop at the natural hot springs at Tatopani and soak for a bit before reaching Jagat for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Trek from Macchakhola to Jagat via Budhi Gandaki River
- Visit natural hot springs at Tatopani
Landmarks Budhi Gandaki River Tatopani (Natural Hot Springs) - Day 4
Jagat to Chisopani
After breakfast in Jagat, you trek for 4 to 5 hours to get to Chisopani. Before you leave town, you'll need to have officials check your Annapurna Conservation Area Permit so everything's in order for continuing through the region.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Trek from Jagat to Chisopani
- Day 5
Chisopani to Chumling
You head out after breakfast from Chisopani and walk through a scenic gorge with waterfall views, then enter a dense pine forest. Buddha Himal sits as your backdrop the whole way as you trek toward Chumling for the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Chisopani through gorge and pine forest to Chumling
Landmarks Buddha Himal - Day 6
Chumling to Chokhangparo
The trek from Chumling to Chokhangparo takes you through beautiful terrain as you climb higher, passing through different villages and past waterfalls and rivers. You'll cross over a suspension bridge before arriving at Chokhangparo to settle in for the night.
Included Activities
- Trek from Chumling to Chokhangparo
- Cross suspension bridge
- Pass through villages, waterfalls, and rivers
- Day 7
Acclimatization at High Altitude
Today you pass the 3000 meter altitude mark, so the air gets thinner and you're in higher elevation country. The trek continues through the Manaslu region and you keep climbing as the day goes on. Watch for altitude sickness symptoms like headaches or nausea as your body adjusts.
- Day 8
Acclimatization Day at Nile
This is an acclimatization day where you take a trip out to Mu Gompa to explore the area, then return to Nile where you're staying. You're not moving to a new location, just getting your body used to the higher altitude with some gentle walking.
Included Activities
- Day trip to Mu Gompa from Nile
Landmarks Mu Gompa - Day 9
Mu Gompa to Burgi Village
After you've explored Mu Gompa, you trek toward Burgi Village. On the way, you can stop at Milarepa Cave, a historic site that holds cultural importance for people in the region and shows the spiritual history of the area.
Included Activities
- Trek from Mu Gompa area to Burgi Village
- Explore Milarepa Cave
Landmarks Milarepa Cave - Day 10
Burgi Village to Philim
You trek from Burgi Village to Philim, another nice village along the Manaslu Tsum Valley route. The walk takes 6 to 7 hours, so you'll get an early breakfast and start moving while it's cooler in the morning.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Trek from Burgi Village to Philim
- Day 11
Philim to Jagat via Tatopani
Now you start heading back down toward Macchakhola, walking trails you've seen before but noticing different things this time. You pass through Jagat again and stop at Tatopani for a break to refresh before continuing back to Jagat for the night.
Included Activities
- Trek descent from Philim towards Macchakhola
- Refreshing break at Tatopani
Landmarks Tatopani (Natural Hot Springs) - Day 12
Jagat to Macchakhola
You trek back to Macchakhola where your trek first started. Take some time to think about your Tsum Valley trek and everything you've seen and learned over the past days of walking at altitude through villages and mountain passes.
Included Activities
- Trek from Jagat to Macchakhola
- Day 13
Macchakhola to Kathmandu
Coming down from the 3700 meter altitude, you get into a private jeep and drive back to Kathmandu on the road. You leave the Manaslu region behind as you travel from Maccha Khola (Soti Khola) all the way back to the city where you started.
- Day 14
Kathmandu to Departure
You wake up, have breakfast, and then Adventure Bound representatives come to escort you to the airport for your flight home. You head out with memories and souvenirs from your Manaslu Tsum Valley trek.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks Tribhuvan International Airport
