From Arughat, the road has less traffic, so we can either take a jeep to SotiKhola or hike through the Magar and Gurung villages, which is a more scenic opportunity. Since the climate is hot in this area, you’ll see a lot of rice, maize, and millet growing in the fields as we pass through the villages and farms. On reaching Arkhet, our trek will begin as we head to Lapubesi, where we will spend the night.
Includes: English-speaking Trekking guide, Porter, and overnight hotel accommodation at available local lodges.

Continuing our walk along the river, we pass through the Machhakhola. As we move forward, we will encounter frequent ups and downs ahead. Be careful as the monkeys and langurs are sometimes spotted throwing rocks. Along the path, we encounter a Gurung village and a botanical garden as well.
After passing some ups and downs, we reach Tatopani where hot water spouts that provide a delightful evening shower can be found. These hot water spouts are beneficial from a dermatological point of view. This place is nice and peaceful and guarantees quality time.
Includes: English-speaking Trekking guide, Porter, and overnight hotel accommodation at available local lodges.

Today, we start our journey by climbing over a ridge and crossing over a suspension bridge. After crossing a landslide area, we cross the bridge over the YaruKhola to reach YaruPhant. Afterward, we walk up the riverbed, climb over a rocky ridge to Salleri, descend to Siidibas, and pass through Ghatekhola to finally reach Philim Gaun.
Includes: English-speaking Trekking guide, Porter, and overnight hotel accommodation at available local lodges.

From here on, we have a wonderful trekking route. After breakfast, we trek north out of Philim over a track that is signposted to the Larkya La while passing through a dense pine forest with views up the narrowing valley. Afterward, we descend to a junction going left to Ghan and right to Tsum Valley. We then cross the Siyar Khola and pass through a forest into Lokpa (2240 m), which is surrounded by barley fields. After walking for some hours, we are welcomed by the old gompa, orchards, traditional houses, and beautiful stone streets upon reaching Chumling.
Includes: English-speaking Trekking guide, Porter, and overnight hotel accommodation at available local lodges.

We start our day by crossing a suspension bridge and crossing a slip, then we ascend along the valley to the east, which offers a splendid view of Ganesh Himal before we reach Rainjam village. Later on, we cross the SerpuKhola and join the trail leading to the upper Tsum Valley. After walking for some time, we’ll reach the village of Chhokang-Paro.
Includes: English-speaking Trekking guide, Porter, and overnight hotel accommodation at available local lodges.

Early in the morning, use your time to explore the village, and you might encounter a that (wild goat). Afterward, we travel in the east direction through some villages before we climb over a ridge to visit Milarepa’s cave, a sacred cave for meditation for Buddhists. We then cross the Shiyar Khola, pass through some villages, and reach an unusual round stupa before reaching the larger village of Chhule through an amazing entrance gate. As we leave Chhule villages, we trek upstream to cross a bridge and ascend to Nile village to spend the night.
Includes: English-speaking Trekking guide, Porter, and overnight hotel accommodation at available local lodges.

Today you’ll be exploring the Mu Gompa. After breakfast, we head up on the west bank through a narrow valley. The final climb is through the dry Tibetan countryside with rows of Chotens to each Mu Gompa. At Mu Gompa, you can explore the monastery, an ancient gompa, and the Dhephu Doma nunnery. You can also climb to Kalung (3820 m) or Bhajyo (4030 m) passes to have a glimpse of Tibet from the Nepal border.
Includes: English-speaking Trekking guide, Porter, and overnight hotel accommodation at available local lodges.

Advancing our journey, we retrace our way back to as far as Phurbe. Staying on the east bank of the Sitar Khola, we cross the flat boulders leading the path to Rachen Gompa. Here, you can visit the ancient Gompa and explore the village of Gompa families. It’s a family that has at least one monk or nun.
Includes: English-speaking Trekking guide, Porter, and overnight hotel accommodation at available local lodges.

After breakfast, we cross a bridge to the west bank to make our way back to ChhokangParo and drop below towards Chumling. It takes about two hours to reach Gho Village, from where we will descend down the trail passing the old gompa. Later on, we cross a wooden bridge over the Siyar Khola to reach Domje. Leaving Domje, we ascend over a zigzag trail leading through pine & rhododendron forests before we finally reach Gumba Lungdang.
Includes: English-speaking Trekking guide, Porter, and overnight hotel accommodation at available local lodges.

After breakfast, we go around the gompa through a white gateway, and below the nuns’ house, we walk along a zigzag track through a forest, then cross the LaudungKhola. Now, we climb steeply for 30 minutes before we walk through the pristine pines and rhododendrons over a ridge. Afterward, we reach a grassy field behind the debris beside the Toro gumba glacier. We then pass many seasonal yak huts, and after 4 hours of trekking, we reach Ganesh Himal Base Camp. Explore the surroundings of Ganesh Himal Base Camp and retrace your way back to GumbaLungdang.
Includes: English-speaking Trekking guide, Porter, and overnight hotel accommodation at available local lodges.

We now descend to Domje. On crossing the Laudung Khola via a new swing bridge, we pass through a lovely forest and choose the lower trail to follow. After descending on steep, loose stairs for some time, we reach Ghumlong on the river and climb again through a pristine forest to reach Lokpa.
Includes: English-speaking Trekking guide, Porter, and overnight hotel accommodation at available local lodges.

Continuing the journey, we follow a track until it diverges at Philim, where we turn right to cross the Budi Gandaki and reach a teashop. Here, you get the last glimpse of Tsum Valley. Then, we enter a narrow gorge with many ups and downs and cross the west bank to reach Sirdibas. Afterward, we pass through many villages until we reach the stone-carving village of Bihi. Advancing to our destination, we pass many canyons to cross the Serung Khola and ascend again to finally reach Ghap.
Includes: English-speaking Trekking guide, Porter, and overnight hotel accommodation at available local lodges.

While staying on the south bank, we enter a beautiful forest of fir and rhododendrons with many birds and grey langurs watching. After crossing the river, we take a highly recommended narrow shortcut to the right and walk along the riverbank through a superb pine forest. We then walk over a zigzag trail leading to the village of Naming and eventually to Lho.
Includes: English-speaking Trekking guide, Porter, and overnight hotel accommodation at available local lodges.

Today is a very easy and short day. From Lho, it is an easy walk to Shyala through a pine and rhododendron forest with the view of Manaslu mountain keeping us company. After walking for an hour, we reach Samagaon. With reaching Samagaon, we lose the splendid views of Manaslu, but we are welcomed by the world of yaks, pastures, and houses which seem to have grown from the stones. Use your spare time of the day to acclimatize and rest, you’ll need it tomorrow.
Includes: English-speaking Trekking guide, Porter, and overnight hotel accommodation at available local lodges.

Today, we will spend the day at Samagaon village for acclimatization. Although this is a rest day, we will go and visit Manaslu Base Camp, which will take about 5 to 6 hours. Along the path, you can visit an old Gompa near Samagaon. You can also visit the BirendraTac if you have more time.
Includes: English-speaking Trekking guide, Porter, and overnight hotel accommodation at available local lodges.

After breakfast, we descend and take the Larkya La trail passing through Mani walls and the juniper/birch forest of Karma Kharka. After trekking for some time, we cross a river and reach Samdo.
Includes: English-speaking Trekking guide, Porter, and overnight hotel accommodation at available local lodges.

Today, we descend down, cross a wooden bridge and ascend while crossing two streams witnessing the colossal Larkya Glacier. After climbing for some time, we arrive at the stone guest house (4450 m). The stone house is a kind of shelter called a Dharmashala, also known as Large Phedi.
Includes: English-speaking Trekking guide, Porter, and overnight hotel accommodation at available local lodges.

Today is a strenuous day as we leave Dharmasala and head towards Bhimtang. After crossing some moraines, we drop past frozen lakes and reach Parke Pass. From here, one can witness the Himlung Himal (7126 m) and other mountains, including Gyaji Kung, Annapurna II, Cho Himal, and Kang Guru. Afterward, we walk past the low pastures in the evening before we finally reach Bhimtang.
Includes: English-speaking Trekking guide, Porter, and overnight hotel accommodation at available local lodges.

We begin today’s trek by walking south beneath Bhimtang and crossing the Bhimtang glacier. For safety reasons, we will move up the far moraine divider to be safe from stonefall and enter a beautiful forest. Continuing our trail along the river to Karche (2700 m), we will see many indications of a glacial flood. Afterward, we’ll reach GurungGaon (2560 m), followed by Dharapani.
Includes: English-speaking Trekking guide, Porter, and overnight hotel accommodation at available local lodges.

After breakfast, you will drive back to Kathmandu. The route is along the side of the Marsyangdi and Trishuli rivers over the Prithvi Highway. The road is located high above the rivers on gentle slopes and offers a scenic drive to Kathmandu with vegetation, rice fields, terraced farms, flowing rivers, green hills, and small villages. After the long drive, you will finally reach Kathmandu and be transferred to your confirmed hotel. With that, your Asian Heritage Manaslu & Tsum Valley trek program has ended.
Includes:  Private Transport, and overnight hotel accommodation at Overnight in Yatri Suites & Spa or similar.