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Majestic Mountain Journey
Tsum Valley villages and mountains

Manaslu Region

Tsum Valley Trek

An unforgettable journey in the Himalayas

See the itineraryCosts and permits
Days
14
Highest point
3,700 m
Difficulty
From
$1,000

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Key facts

Duration
14 days on the trail
Highest point
3,700 m (12,139 ft) at Highest point
Total distance
100 km
Difficulty
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Best months
March to May and September to November
Months to avoid
Starts and ends
Soti Khola or Machha Khola to Soti Khola or Machha Khola
Accommodation
Teahouse lodges
Permits
Manaslu Conservation Area Permit (MCAP), Tsum Valley Restricted Area Permit
Typical cost
$1,000 to $2,000 per person, guided
Experience needed
None required.

Overview

A spiritual retreat into a sacred Himalayan valley.

The Tsum Valley was restricted until 2008, which helped preserve its ancient Tibetan Buddhist culture. It is known as the 'Hidden Valley of Happiness'.

Trekkers will walk past mani walls, chortens, and the historic Mu Gompa and Rachen Gompa. The trail offers a peaceful, culturally immersive experience unlike standard routes.

Typical Itinerary

Usually takes around 14 days, often combined with the Manaslu Circuit.

The trek begins by following the Budhi Gandaki river, similar to the Manaslu Circuit, before diverging east into the Tsum Valley.

Highlights include acclimatizing at Nile, visiting Mu Gompa at 3,700 meters, and returning through the lower villages.

Tsum Valley Trek itinerary, day by day

The full 14 day schedule, with sleeping altitude, walking hours and overnight stop for every day. The acclimatisation days are the ones that decide whether people finish.

    What is included and what is not

    Requires a good level of physical fitness.

    Included in a guided price

      Not included, budget for it

        Permits for the Tsum Valley Trek

        • Manaslu Conservation Area Permit (MCAP)

          Issued by National Trust for Nature Conservation

          Foreign
          NPR 3,000
          SAARC
          NPR 1,000

          Required to enter the Manaslu Conservation Area.

        • Tsum Valley Restricted Area Permit

          Issued by Department of Immigration

          Foreign
          NPR 0
          SAARC
          NPR 0

          Cost varies by season, roughly 40 USD for the first week. Must be arranged through a registered agency.

        What to pack

        Moderate fitness required.

        Frequently asked questions

        Sources checked

        Fees and regulations in Nepal change. This page was last verified on 10 October 2026.