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Around Manaslu via Tsum Valley and via Kal Tal trek (20 days)
Manaslu Region, Nepal

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Highlights: Mu Gompa, Ranchen Gompa, Kal Tal, Samagaon, Birendra Tal, and Larkya La (Larke Pass)

Difficulty: challenging
Around Manaslu
Starting at $1,165 usd
For 1 person -Guide & Permits
Includes guide and all required permits & entry fees
$31.02 /day per person for guide
+ $30 per person for guide's insurance
+ $15 per person for restricted area permit processing
+ $65 per person for vat tax
+ $228 per person for permits
+ $206 for single surcharge for Restricted Area

( Purchase of at least 2 permits required. If someone else joins your trek this fee will be refunded.)

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Included Services
  • Permits MCAP, ACAP, and Manaslu Restricted Area Permit
  • Guide Guide's wages, food, lodging, and insurance
  • Restricted Area Permit Processing
  • VAT Tax 13% Nepal Government Tax
Optional Services (Porter)
  • Porter Each porter may carry no more than 20 kg (44 lb). One porter is usually enough for 2 people's gear. Government required insurance covers the porter in case of an accident while on the trip.
    $20 per day per porter

    + $30 per porter for porter's insurance
    + $2.21 per day per porter for vat tax (porter)

This trip has optional side trips. Would you like to see the options?

The Around Manaslu trek is often likened to how the Annapurna circuit used to be. The lodges are rustic, crowds are fewer, and the scenery is wild and rugged. Like the nearby Annapurna circuit, this trek covers a diverse array of landscapes starting in the green, lower hills and climbing past lakes and picturesque villages to the rock and ice covered Larke La (5106 m). From Samagaon there are spectacular side trips to Punggen Gompa an isolated monastery at the foot of Manaslu and Manaslu Basecamp.

Side trip via Kal Tal: A 3 to 4-hour hike above Pork, Kal Tal is a worthwhile side trip in good weather for its superb mountain views.

Side trip via Tsum Valley: This remote valley was only opened to trekking in 2008. Bounded by Ganesh Himal and Sringi Himal, and Boudha ranges, the valley was settled by people of Tibetan origin, and has a rich cultural history. The trail is lined with chortens and mani walls and home to the historic monasteries of Rachen Gompa and Mu Gompa. Accommodations may be basic but what the region lacks in amenities it makes up for in hospitality.

Weather Conditions in March

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March is the start of the ‘Spring Season’ when temperatures begin to rise from their winter lows. By the end of March, temperatures are significantly warmer at lower elevations and hot air from the valleys tend to create clouds in the mountains during the afternoons. Mornings are generally clear, with the clearest weather coming just after sunrise. At high altitudes, while generally warmer than the previous months snow is still possible, and heavy snow storms in March are not unheard of. Mornings and nights are still cold.

At a glance
On average there are 4 days with precipitation in March. The highest point on the trek is Larkya La (Larke Pass) at 5106 m. During March, expect high temperatures of around 2.8°C (37°F) and lows down to -14.2°C (6°F) at Larkya La (Larke Pass).

Around Manaslu via Tsum Valley and via Kal Tal Trek
(Elevation Profile)

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Sun Mar 31 (day 1)

Kathmandu (1337 m)

Expect typical high termperatures of about 25.4°C (78°F) and lows of about 8.4°C (47°F) in March.

Kathmandu
Public bus from Kathmandu to Arughat Bazar (Not Included)

Estimated cost: $5.00
Travel time: about 10 hours
Please pay the fare for your guide & porter (if you have hired one)

Arughat Bazar (570 m)

Expect typical high termperatures of about 30.0°C (86°F) and lows of about 13.0°C (55°F) in March.

Shared vehicle from Arughat Bazar to Soti Khola (Not Included)

Estimated cost: $10.00
Travel time: about 1 hour
Trekking time about 4 hours (13 km)
Please pay the fare for your guide & porter (if you have hired one)

Private vehicle from Kathmandu to Soti Khola (Not Included)

Estimated cost: $200.00
Travel time: about 6 hours
Whole vehicle, the cost can be split by members of your group.

Soti Khola (730 m)

From May through early October it is sometimes not possible to reach Soti Khola by road due to landslides caused by rains. In that case you may have to start walking at an earlier point and the trek may take an extra day or two so make sure you plan accordingly, and pay your guide and porter for any extra days they work beyond the time you booked.
Expect typical high termperatures of about 29.0°C (84°F) and lows of about 12.0°C (54°F) in March.

Lapubeshi (880 m)

About 2.5 hours from Soti Khola
Expect typical high termperatures of about 28.1°C (83°F) and lows of about 11.1°C (52°F) in March.

Mon Apr 1 (day 2)

Machhakola (930 m)

About 2.5 hours from Lapubeshi
Expect typical high termperatures of about 30.8°C (87°F) and lows of about 14.8°C (59°F) in April.

Tatopani, Kerauja (990 m)

About 2 hours from Machhakola
Expect typical high termperatures of about 30.5°C (87°F) and lows of about 14.5°C (58°F) in April.

Tue Apr 2 (day 3)

Dobhan (1070 m)

About 1 hour from Tatopani
Expect typical high termperatures of about 30.0°C (86°F) and lows of about 14.0°C (57°F) in April.

Yuru (Yaruphant) (1330 m)

About 1.5 hours from Dobhan
Expect typical high termperatures of about 28.4°C (83°F) and lows of about 12.4°C (54°F) in April.

Jagat, Sirdibas (1340 m)

About 1 hour from Yuru
Expect typical high termperatures of about 28.4°C (83°F) and lows of about 12.4°C (54°F) in April.

Wed Apr 3 (day 4)

Philim (1590 m)

About 2.5 hours from Jagat
Expect typical high termperatures of about 26.9°C (80°F) and lows of about 10.9°C (52°F) in April.

Ekle Bhatti (1600 m)

Expect typical high termperatures of about 26.8°C (80°F) and lows of about 10.8°C (51°F) in April.

Ekle Bhatti

Lokpa (2240 m)

About 2-3 hours from Philim
Expect typical high termperatures of about 23.0°C (73°F) and lows of about 7.0°C (45°F) in April.

Chumling (2263 m)

About 2-3 hours from Lokpa
Expect typical high termperatures of about 22.8°C (73°F) and lows of about 6.8°C (44°F) in April.

Thu Apr 4 (day 5)

Chhokangparo (3010 m)

About 4 hours from Chumling
Expect typical high termperatures of about 18.3°C (65°F) and lows of about 2.3°C (36°F) in April.

Fri Apr 5 (day 6)

Nile (3361 m)

About 3 hours from Chhokangparo
Expect typical high termperatures of about 16.2°C (61°F) and lows of about 0.2°C (32°F) in April.

Mu Gompa (3700 m)

About 1.5 hours from Nile
Expect typical high termperatures of about 14.2°C (58°F) and lows of about -1.8°C (29°F) in April.

Mu Gompa
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Sat Apr 6 (day 7)

Nile (3361 m)

About 1 hour from Mu Gompa
Expect typical high termperatures of about 16.2°C (61°F) and lows of about 0.2°C (32°F) in April.

Ranchen Gompa (3240 m)

About 1.5 hours from Nile
Expect typical high termperatures of about 17.0°C (63°F) and lows of about 1.0°C (34°F) in April.

Ranchen Gompa
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Chhokangparo (3010 m)

About 1.5 hours from Ranchen Gompa
Expect typical high termperatures of about 18.3°C (65°F) and lows of about 2.3°C (36°F) in April.

Sun Apr 7 (day 8)

Dumje (3200 m)

About 1.5 hours from Chhokangparo
Expect typical high termperatures of about 17.2°C (63°F) and lows of about 1.2°C (34°F) in April.

Ripchet (2468 m)

About 2 hours from Dumje
Expect typical high termperatures of about 21.6°C (71°F) and lows of about 5.6°C (42°F) in April.

Chumling (2263 m)

Expect typical high termperatures of about 22.8°C (73°F) and lows of about 6.8°C (44°F) in April.

Lokpa (2240 m)

About 3-4 hours from Ripchet
Expect typical high termperatures of about 23.0°C (73°F) and lows of about 7.0°C (45°F) in April.

Mon Apr 8 (day 9)

Pewa (1870 m)

About 2.5 hours from Lokpa
Expect typical high termperatures of about 25.2°C (77°F) and lows of about 9.2°C (49°F) in April.

Bihi Phedi (1985 m)

About 2.5 from Pewa
Expect typical high termperatures of about 24.5°C (76°F) and lows of about 8.5°C (47°F) in April.

Tue Apr 9 (day 10)

Bihi (2130 m)

About 30 minutes from Bihi Phedi
Expect typical high termperatures of about 23.6°C (74°F) and lows of about 7.6°C (46°F) in April.

Prok (2380 m)

Expect typical high termperatures of about 22.1°C (72°F) and lows of about 6.1°C (43°F) in April.

Prok
Wed Apr 10 (day 11)

Kal Tal (3685 m)

Expect typical high termperatures of about 14.3°C (58°F) and lows of about -1.7°C (29°F) in April.

Prok (2380 m)

Expect typical high termperatures of about 22.1°C (72°F) and lows of about 6.1°C (43°F) in April.

Prok

Ghap (2660 m)

About 2 hours from Bihi
Expect typical high termperatures of about 20.4°C (69°F) and lows of about 4.4°C (40°F) in April.

Namrung (2660 m)

About 2 hours from Ghap
Expect typical high termperatures of about 20.4°C (69°F) and lows of about 4.4°C (40°F) in April.

Namrung
Thu Apr 11 (day 12)

Lihi (2910 m)

About 1 hour from Namrung
Expect typical high termperatures of about 18.9°C (66°F) and lows of about 2.9°C (37°F) in April.

Lihi

Shrip (3040 m)

About 1 hour from Lihi
Expect typical high termperatures of about 18.2°C (65°F) and lows of about 2.2°C (36°F) in April.

Lho (3180 m)

About 1.5 hours from Lihi
Expect typical high termperatures of about 17.3°C (63°F) and lows of about 1.3°C (34°F) in April.

Lho
Fri Apr 12 (day 13)

Shyala (3520 m)

About 1 hour from Lho
Expect typical high termperatures of about 15.3°C (60°F) and lows of about -0.7°C (31°F) in April.

Samagaon (3530 m)

About 1.5 hours from Shyala
Expect typical high termperatures of about 15.2°C (59°F) and lows of about -0.8°C (31°F) in April.

Samagaon

Rating: | 4 reviews
Highlights: Punggen Gompa and Samagaon
Difficulty: moderate
This tiny monastery at the foot of Manaslu makes up in location for what it lacks in size. The day trip from Samagaon to Punggen Gompa offers spectacular views of the mountain. Images from via Punggen Gompa Side Trek

Rating: | 6 reviews
Highlights: Manaslu Base Camp and Samagaon
Difficulty: strenuous
High above Samagaon, this day hike follows a ridge overlooking the clear blue lake of Birendra Tal with panoramic views across the valley. It’s a strenuous climb that offers rewarding views during the ascent to the basecamp of the world's 8th highest peak. Images from via Manaslu Base Camp Side Trek

Sat Apr 13 (day 14)

Birendra Tal (3460 m)

Expect typical high termperatures of about 15.6°C (60°F) and lows of about -0.4°C (31°F) in April.

Birendra Tal

Samdo (3800 m)

About 2.5 hours from Samagaon
Expect typical high termperatures of about 13.6°C (56°F) and lows of about -2.4°C (28°F) in April.

Samdo
Sun Apr 14 (day 15)

Dharamshala (4460 m)

About 2 hours from Samdo
Expect typical high termperatures of about 9.6°C (49°F) and lows of about -6.4°C (20°F) in April.

Dharamshala
Mon Apr 15 (day 16)

Larkya La (Larke Pass) (5106 m)

Expect typical high termperatures of about 5.8°C (42°F) and lows of about -10.2°C (14°F) in April.

Larkya La (Larke Pass)

Bhimtang (3720 m)

About 8 hours from Dharamsala
Expect typical high termperatures of about 14.1°C (57°F) and lows of about -1.9°C (29°F) in April.

Bhimtang
Tue Apr 16 (day 17)

Kharche (2700 m)

About 4 hours from Bhimthang
Expect typical high termperatures of about 20.2°C (68°F) and lows of about 4.2°C (40°F) in April.

Gowa (2560 m)

About 5 hours from Bhimtang
Expect typical high termperatures of about 21.0°C (70°F) and lows of about 5.0°C (41°F) in April.

Gowa
Wed Apr 17 (day 18)

Tilche (2300 m)

About 1 hour from Goa
Expect typical high termperatures of about 22.6°C (73°F) and lows of about 6.6°C (44°F) in April.

Tilche

Dharapani (1960 m)

About 1 hour from Tilche
Expect typical high termperatures of about 24.6°C (76°F) and lows of about 8.6°C (47°F) in April.

Dharapani

Tal (1700 m)

Expect typical high termperatures of about 26.2°C (79°F) and lows of about 10.2°C (50°F) in April.

Tal
Thu Apr 18 (day 19)

Chamje (1410 m)

Expect typical high termperatures of about 27.9°C (82°F) and lows of about 11.9°C (53°F) in April.

Chamje

Jagat (1290 m)

Expect typical high termperatures of about 28.7°C (84°F) and lows of about 12.7°C (55°F) in April.

Syange (1080 m)

Expect typical high termperatures of about 29.9°C (86°F) and lows of about 13.9°C (57°F) in April.

Syange
Fri Apr 19 (day 20)
Shared vehicle from Syange to Besi Sahar (Not Included)

Estimated cost: $10.00
Travel time: about 3 hours
Please pay the fare for your guide & porter (if you have hired one)

Besi Sahar (800 m)

Expect typical high termperatures of about 31.6°C (89°F) and lows of about 15.6°C (60°F) in April.

Public bus from Besi Sahar to Kathmandu (Not Included)

Estimated cost: $10.00
Travel time: about 7 hours
Please pay the fare for your guide & porter (if you have hired one)

Kathmandu (1337 m)

Expect typical high termperatures of about 28.4°C (83°F) and lows of about 12.4°C (54°F) in April.

Kathmandu
you can add extra rest days after the itinerary is created

by Shane (Australia ) on Dec 13, 2022

Around Manaslu led by Ang Pemba Sherpa

Get there sooner rather then later. Amazing

by Michael (Australia) on Feb 15, 2020

Around Manaslu via Kal Tal and via Punggen Gompa led by Bijaye Gurung

Amazing trek, beautiful sceneries, challenging but very rewarding. Highly recommended.

by Petr (Czech Republic) on Nov 26, 2019

Around Manaslu via Kal Tal, via Tsum Valley, via Punggen Gompa, via Ganesh Himal Base Camp, and via Manaslu Base Camp led by Nawang Chimi Sherpa

Very good trek but such a pity the road is being built as it has already ruined the nature on those areas.

by Renae (Australia) on Oct 28, 2019

Around Manaslu via Punggen Gompa and via Manaslu Base Camp led by Nawang Chimi Sherpa

We loved this circuit! It’s nice and challenging and great to see the scenery and vegetation change throughout. The first few days are long but get shorter as you get higher up.

by Sally (Australia) on May 8, 2019

Around Manaslu via Tsum Valley led by Ngawang Tenzin (Chhering) Lama

A great trek away from the crowds!

by Cordell (Canada) on Apr 10, 2019

Around Manaslu via Manaslu Base Camp led by Ang Rita Sherpa

Tremendously interesting hike. Huge swings in flora and vistas along the way. Nice and challenging during the middle days. Though snowfall prevented the day trip to Manaslu base camp, we were so happy to have been able to share the mountains with the Nepali people for a short time. Thank you to Sherpana for the uniquely useful service they provide.

by David (Australia) on Dec 9, 2018

Around Manaslu led by Nawang Chimi Sherpa

At times track was difficult and it’s a shame in regards to the road building .Overall nice walk but could cut the walk to 12 days with the use of Jeep’s to avoid walking on roads

by Lily (USA) on Dec 2, 2018

Around Manaslu via Manaslu Base Camp led by Phurwa Sherpa

Amazing trek, the diversity of scenery was incredible

by David (New Zealand) on Nov 6, 2018

Around Manaslu via Manaslu Base Camp led by Dawa Sherpa

Manaslu is so like the Annapurna circuit in the old days. May it never change.

by Morten (Sweden) on Oct 8, 2018

Around Manaslu via Tsum Valley, via Manaslu Base Camp, and via Punggen Gompa led by Phurwa Sherpa

by Joel (Canada) on Jun 4, 2018

Around Manaslu via Manaslu Base Camp led by Ang Rita Sherpa

The around Manaslu trek is a breathtaking, rewarding and stunning trek. It is a strenuous hike but with stunning views and a lesser traveled trek you are left in a gorgeous and peaceful environment. I would highly recommend this trek to anyone travelling to Nepal and sooner then later. As is the case throughout the world there is development being made in the area and a road is being built to reach to secluded villages further along the trek. At this time only one day at the start of the trek is spent on this road but even there is no traffic other then the odd vehicle taking part in the road construction itself. The end of the trek, depending on travel distance will leave you with some days hiking out on a road that is quite busy and is also the beginning of the Annapurna trek. The gorgeous views are still present but the atmosphere is far less peaceful. I would highly recommend this trek and sooner then later while it is still very secluded.

by Gordon (New Zealand) on Apr 26, 2018

Around Manaslu led by Nawang Chimi Sherpa

We found the Manaslu Circuit to be a wonderful trek. While it is rated as challenging there are only a couple of days that would justify that rating. We saw part of the Annapurna at the end of our trek and thought the Manaslu to be far superior mainly due to the number of trekkers on the Annapurna and being far less remote.

by Rachael (New Zealand) on Mar 26, 2018

Around Manaslu via Manaslu Base Camp and via Tsum Valley led by Pasang Lama

by Hans on Jan 21, 2018

Around Manaslu via Tsum Valley and via Punggen Gompa led by Diku Sherpa

by Deborah (South Africa) on Dec 14, 2017

Around Manaslu led by Lhakpa Gyaljen Sherpa

A very rugged trek with some beautiful and varying terrain. Manaslu presents an authentic trekking experience comparable with doing the Annapurna circuit in 2001. We trekked in early December and the trail was fairly quiet. We had good weather with some snow up at the pass. It was very cold - more so than we expected! The people are very friendly with the quality of guesthouses varying according to the size of the town - but with everything you need.It definitely gets more costly as you go up the mountain, especially water costs - even if you are buying boiled water. You probably should budget on slightly more than $25 per person per day if you want extras and not to have to worry about whether you have enough cash on you. The day going over Larke Pass is a long one - Dharamshala before the pass was worse than basic and the price of boiled water was 3 times the price at the last stop - we could not help but feel ripped off! We did not sleep there, opting to go from Samdo in one very long day - if you are physically fit enough, we would say this is definitely the better option and all trekkers we spoke to were motivated to get over the pass to Bhimtang and avoid having to go back to Dharamshala! Overall it is a highly recommended option and we had a fabulous trek.

by Bruce (Canada) on Nov 21, 2017

Around Manaslu via Tsum Valley led by Nawang Chimi Sherpa

Can be tough before pass where it is cold and bleak. Pass not that hard.

by Petr (Czech Republic) on Nov 26, 2019

Around Manaslu via Kal Tal, via Tsum Valley, via Punggen Gompa, via Ganesh Himal Base Camp, and via Manaslu Base Camp led by Nawang Chimi Sherpa

Very tough hike. I recommend doing this trek only with start early morning to allow resting along the way. It is pretty much a day side trip.

by Petr (Czech Republic) on Nov 26, 2019

Around Manaslu via Kal Tal, via Tsum Valley, via Punggen Gompa, via Ganesh Himal Base Camp, and via Manaslu Base Camp led by Nawang Chimi Sherpa

Really different and so worth doing

by Sally (Australia) on May 8, 2019

Around Manaslu via Tsum Valley led by Ngawang Tenzin (Chhering) Lama

Highly recommended addition to Manaslu!

by Morten (Sweden) on Oct 8, 2018

Around Manaslu via Tsum Valley, via Manaslu Base Camp, and via Punggen Gompa led by Phurwa Sherpa

by Rachael (New Zealand) on Mar 26, 2018

Around Manaslu via Manaslu Base Camp and via Tsum Valley led by Pasang Lama

by Hans on Jan 21, 2018

Around Manaslu via Tsum Valley and via Punggen Gompa led by Diku Sherpa

by Bruce (Canada) on Nov 21, 2017

Around Manaslu via Tsum Valley led by Nawang Chimi Sherpa

Glad we added it. Quieter.

by Michael (Australia) on Feb 15, 2020

Around Manaslu via Kal Tal and via Punggen Gompa led by Bijaye Gurung

Amazing views of the base of Manslue, this area is really special and the scenery is like nothing else on the Manaslu trek.

by Petr (Czech Republic) on Nov 26, 2019

Around Manaslu via Kal Tal, via Tsum Valley, via Punggen Gompa, via Ganesh Himal Base Camp, and via Manaslu Base Camp led by Nawang Chimi Sherpa

Truly spectacular. Wow

by Renae (Australia) on Oct 28, 2019

Around Manaslu via Punggen Gompa and via Manaslu Base Camp led by Nawang Chimi Sherpa

This is a nice cruisy side trip that is good for acclimatisation. We took a packed lunch and picnicked before coming back down.

by Morten (Sweden) on Oct 8, 2018

Around Manaslu via Tsum Valley, via Manaslu Base Camp, and via Punggen Gompa led by Phurwa Sherpa

by Petr (Czech Republic) on Nov 26, 2019

Around Manaslu via Kal Tal, via Tsum Valley, via Punggen Gompa, via Ganesh Himal Base Camp, and via Manaslu Base Camp led by Nawang Chimi Sherpa

Base camp was truly amazing as well as good for acclimatisation

by Renae (Australia) on Oct 28, 2019

Around Manaslu via Punggen Gompa and via Manaslu Base Camp led by Nawang Chimi Sherpa

We loved this side trip! Great for acclimatisation and for a challenge. It is a long day so start early and take a packed lunch and snacks. Well worth the effort and the views on the way up.

by Lily (USA) on Dec 2, 2018

Around Manaslu via Manaslu Base Camp led by Phurwa Sherpa

Spectacular, so glad we did it!

by David (New Zealand) on Nov 6, 2018

Around Manaslu via Manaslu Base Camp led by Dawa Sherpa

The day we went to the Monastery (rather than Base Camp) was a day of celebration. We met the Monks who had come to pray and it was a very surreal experience surrounded by the snow covered high peaks whilst listening to the incantations. Beautiful spot.

by Morten (Sweden) on Oct 8, 2018

Around Manaslu via Tsum Valley, via Manaslu Base Camp, and via Punggen Gompa led by Phurwa Sherpa

by Joel (Canada) on Jun 4, 2018

Around Manaslu via Manaslu Base Camp led by Ang Rita Sherpa

If possible I would recommend a day trip to Manaslu base camp. It is not only a great way to acclimatize as it follows the climb high sleep low rule but is also amazing to see where a push for the summit of Manaslu all begins. Although the peaks are intimidating from the teahouse villages, seeing the peak from base camp really puts into perspective how massive the mountains truly are.