20-Day Manaslu Circuit and Tsum Valley Trek with Larkya La Pass

• Arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu.
• Meet a Namaste Nepal representative at the airport with a placard bearing your name.
• Transfer to your pre-booked hotel.
• Relax and settle in after your flight.
• Attend a pre-trip briefing at the Namaste Nepal office in the afternoon.
• Submit your passport, 2 passport-sized photos, and travel insurance details.
• Sign the trip agreement and non-liability disclaimer form.
• Explore Kathmandu's cultural landmarks if time permits.
• Visit Thamel for dinner and local shopping.

• Depart early in the morning after breakfast from your hotel to Gongabu Bus Station.
• Drive along a scenic route passing rural towns, terraced fields, rivers, and hills.
• Stop for lunch and restroom breaks.
• Continue on rugged and unpaved roads to Machha Khola.
• Check into a locally run tea house.
• Attend a trekking briefing for the next day.

• Begin the trek along the Budhi Gandaki River.
• Pass Khorla Besi (970 m) and the Tatopani hot spring (990 m).
• Cross suspension bridges and pass through Labuchet, Thingjet, Hulchuk, and Dobhan.
• Trek through Sulachet, Indur, Yuru Khola (1,330 m), and Uiya Village for lunch.
• Continue through Bhinchet, Faibang, Dungla, Rengbon, Maiku, and Lhakpa.
• Reach Jagat Village (1,410 m), the entry point to the Manaslu Conservation Area.

• Ascend gently toward Salleri with views of Shringi Himal.
• Descend to Siridibas village with its traditional stone houses.
• Cross the Budhi Gandaki River via a suspension bridge.
• Trek through terraced hillsides to Philim Village.
• Explore Gurung culture and local settlements.

Overnight stay at Lokpa Village.

• Follow a rugged trail with steep ascents and descents.
• Traverse a cantilever metal walkway along the cliffside.
• Walk through pine, fir, and rhododendron forests.
• Cross the Shiar Khola suspension bridge.
• Ascend to Chumling Village.
• Explore the village and visit Chumling Gompa.

• Trek through alpine forests and along stone-lined paths.
• Stop at Dumje for rehydration and rest.
• Ascend steeply to Gho Village (2,575 m) with panoramic views of Ganesh Himal.
• Continue to Chhokangparo Village for your overnight stay.

• Trek along the Shiar Khola, passing the settlements of Lamagaon, Burji, and Phurbe.
• Visit Piren Phu Cave (Pigeon Cave), a sacred site of the Tibetan saint Milarepa.
• Continue along the valley to Nile / Chulle Village.

Overnight stay at a local tea house.

• Take a gradual morning hike from Nile Village to Mu Gompa.
• Explore Mu Gompa monastery, the largest monastery in Tsum Valley.
• Observe Kangyur scriptures and statues of Avalokiteshwara, Guru Rinpoche, and Green Tara.
• Return to Nile Village for rest.

• Descend through Tsum Valley, visiting Rachen Gompa, a Buddhist nunnery.
• Explore the religious artifacts and murals at Rachen Gompa.
• Continue descending to Chhokangparo for lunch.
• Reach Chumling Village in the afternoon.

• Depart Chumling and pass Lokpa Village.
• Cross the Budhi Gandaki River suspension bridge to reconnect with the Manaslu Circuit.
• Trek through serene forests and traditional villages.
• Arrive at Deng Village for your overnight stay.

• Optionally visit Bihi Village near Bihi Phedi.
• Trek through Ghap for lunch.
• Cross a suspension bridge and climb a stone staircase to Namrung Village.

Stay in a Namrung lodge with basic facilities.

• Trek approximately 11 kilometers through alpine meadows and rhododendron forests.
• Gain elevation gradually while enjoying mountain views.
• Arrive at Shyala Village and check into your lodge.

• Hike to Phungen Gompa (4,065 m) with views of Mount Manaslu.
• Explore the monastery and return to Sama Gaon for lunch.
• Continue trekking to Samdo Village (3,875 m).

• Hike from Samagaun (3,530 m) to Birendra Lake with views of Mount Manaslu.
• Optionally extend the hike to Manaslu Base Camp (4,800 m).
• Return to Samagaun and continue trekking to Samdo Village (3,860 m).

• Rest day for acclimatization in Samdo Village.
• Optional hike to Rui La Pass near the Tibetan border.
• The round-trip hike takes approximately eight hours and offers panoramic Himalayan views.
• Return to Samdo Village for your overnight stay.

• Begin the trek across a plateau surrounded by snow-covered peaks.
• Pass Larkya Bazaar, an ancient trade route site.
• Ascend to Dharamshala High Camp for your overnight stay.
• Prepare for the Larkya La Pass climb the next day.

• Start early for the physically challenging ascent to Larkya La Pass.
• Enjoy panoramic views of Himlung Himal, Cheo Himal, Kang Guru, and Annapurna II.
• Descend across snowy fields and rocky terrain to Bhimtang.

Overnight stay at a Bhimtang tea house.

• Trek approximately 19 kilometers across mixed terrain with village stops.
• Pass through Karche, Gho, Tilije, and rhododendron forests.
• Descend to Dharapani for your overnight stay.

• Depart Dharapani early in the morning for the drive to Kathmandu or Pokhara.
• Arrive in Kathmandu for a farewell dinner at a traditional Nepali restaurant with cultural performances.
• Receive an Adventure Certificate and a token of appreciation.

• Enjoy your last hours exploring Kathmandu or shopping for souvenirs.
• Transfer from your hotel to Tribhuvan International Airport for your onward flight.
• Reflect on the successful completion of the Manaslu Circuit Tsum Valley Trek.