Manaslu Region Trek

15 days Tsum Valley Trek

$1,490

If you are looking for a unique and quiet trekking experience in Nepal away from commercialized trails, Tsum Valley Trek is your ideal option. The Tsum Valley is tucked away in the secluded and restricted part of Gorkha. Its trekking trails are lesser known to the world as it was only opened to outsiders in 2008. It is still not easily accessible and remains untouched by modernization. However, it is also precisely why the region has one of the most well-preserved Tibetan cultural heritages. The trails are also quiet and serene, with thrilling challenges. You will get to trek through raw nature and diverse landscapes, and you will travel close to the Tibetan border. Tsum Valley Trek is an adventurous journey as well as a cultural trip. It is a sacred valley blessed by Guru Rinpoche Padmasambhava himself. During the trek, you will pass several traditional settlements, ancient monasteries, gompas, chortens, mani walls, and colorful prayer flags. The hidden valley is home to locals who follow the ancient Bon Po and Tibetan Buddhism. You will trek within the Manaslu Conservation Area and ascend to Ganesh Himal Base Camp (4,200 meters) during the trek. Similarly, you can witness gorgeous panoramas of Mount Manaslu (8,163 meters), Ganesh Himal (7,140 meters), Himalchuli (7,893 meters), and more. Tsum Valley is truly a hidden gem, and the trek will be a wonderful opportunity to explore raw and rural Nepal.

Ruby Valley Trek | Ganesh Himal

Ruby Valley Trek is a recently opened trek near Kathmandu. The Ruby Valley lies between the Manaslu Conservation Area and Langtang National Park. The Valley is known as the Ruby Valley because the Ganesh Himal region, where you will be trekking contains deposits of gemstone ruby.

Rupina La Pass and Tsum Valley Trek

The Rupina La Pass and Tsum Valley Trek is a challenging and rewarding trekking route in the Manaslu region of Nepal. This trek combines the beauty of the Tsum Valley with the adventure of crossing the Rupina La Pass, making it a unique and less-traveled option for those seeking an off-the-beaten-path experience in the Himalayas.

Manaslu Region is located around Nepal Mid-West within Mansiri Himalayas in the district of Gorkha. The historical country of ancient Nepal, from where it started of all Nepal provinces into one nation.
Manaslu Region with the world’s 8th highest Mt. Manaslu towers high at 8,163 m / 26,781 feet with an array of peaks. Includes Himal Chuli 7,893 m / 25,896 feet, Bauddha Himal 6,672 m / 21, 889 feet, and Ngadi Chuli 7,871 m / 25,823 feet.The most popular trek around the Manaslu region is Manaslu Circuit trekking, an adventure of fewer than two weeks where the trek leads between Peak 29, Lamjung Himalayan range, and Annapurna Himalayan range in the west with Ganesh Himal towards the east.
The Manaslu Circuit trek leads to traditional mountain villages of Jagat, Namrung, Lo-Gaon and Sama-Gaon adorned with ancient cultures. The adventure leads to the high Larke-La Pass at 5,106 m, the boundary between Gorkha, Manaslu and Manang districts. The treks involve drives both ways, the other adventure around the Manaslu region is Tsum Valley. A trek of 2 weeks duration takes you to high Mu Gompa at 3, 700 m / 12,139 ft.