TrekkingManaslu with Tsum Valley Trek
20-day restricted-area trek combining Manaslu Circuit and sacred Tsum Valley
22 Days / 21 NightsChallenging
What permits do I need for Manaslu and Tsum Valley?
The Manaslu and Tsum Valley trek requires a Manaslu Restricted Area Permit, Annapurna Conservation Area Permit, Manaslu Conservation Area Permit, and TIMS card. Minimum group size rules apply. Holiday Maker Nepal arranges all permits in Kathmandu.
- Duration
- 22 Days / 21 Nights
- Difficulty
- Challenging
- Best season
- March to May, September to November
- Group size
- 2 to 16 pax
- Price from
- $2,250 USD
Tour highlights
- Circumambulation of Manaslu (8,163 m), the world's eighth highest peak
- Sacred Tsum Valley with ancient Buddhist monasteries
- Larkya La pass crossing at 5,160 m
- Remote teahouse trekking away from mainstream crowds
- All restricted-area permits arranged by our Kathmandu team
About this trip
About Manaslu with Tsum Valley
This 20-day restricted-area trek loops Manaslu via the culturally distinct Tsum Valley before crossing Larkya La into the Annapurna region. You need prior trekking experience, good fitness, and a minimum of two trekkers for permit rules. Our team handles all paperwork and matches you with guides who know both valleys.
Day-by-day itinerary
20 days
Altitude profile
710 m to 5,160 m
Long drive to the Manaslu trailhead.
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What’s included
Included
- Licensed English-speaking trekking guide for the full itinerary
- Porter support (one porter per two trekkers)
- Teahouse accommodation on trekking days
- Three meals daily during the trek
- Manaslu Restricted Area Permit and Tsum Valley permit
- Manaslu Conservation Area and Annapurna Conservation Area permits
- TIMS card
- Airport transfers in Kathmandu
- Pre-trek briefing at our Kathmandu office
- First aid kit carried by your guide
- All applicable government taxes
Not included
- International flights to and from Nepal
- Nepal visa fee (available on arrival at Kathmandu airport)
- Travel insurance with helicopter evacuation cover (required)
- Personal trekking equipment and gear rental
- Bar bills, bottled drinks, hot showers, and Wi-Fi en route
- Tips for guide and porter (industry standard applies)
- Meals in Kathmandu beyond those listed in the itinerary
- Emergency helicopter evacuation (covered by your insurance)
- Personal expenses, laundry, and souvenirs
What to pack
Recommended packing list (10 items)
- Broken-in waterproof trekking boots with ankle support
- Layered clothing: base layers, fleece, and windproof shell
- Down jacket (essential above 4,000 m, Oct to Feb)
- Sleeping bag rated to at least -10°C for high passes
- Trekking poles (reduce knee strain on descents)
- Head torch with spare batteries
- Refillable water bottles and purification tablets or filter
- Sun hat, UV sunglasses, and SPF 50 sunscreen
- Personal first aid kit and prescription medicines
- Rain cover for your daypack
Frequently asked questions
Nepal limits access to preserve culture and manage tourism density. Treks require a licensed guide and minimum group size. We arrange compliant permits.
