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Tsum Valley via Ganesh Himal Base Camp trek (12 days)
Manaslu Region, Nepal

With 1 Side Trip: via Ganesh Himal Base Camp
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Highlights: Mu Gompa, Ranchen Gompa, Gumba Lungdang, and Ganesh Himal Base Camp

Difficulty: challenging

Starting at $615 usd

For 1 person -Guide & Permits

Includes guide and all required permits & entry fees

$31.03 /day per person for guide

+ $30 per person for guide's insurance

+ $15 per person for restricted area permit processing

+ $39 per person for vat tax

+ $72 per person for permits

+ $86 for single surcharge for Restricted Area

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

Teahouse lodging, food, & transportation paid separately.

Food & Lodging

In order to provide you with the best possible price and to get as much money as possible directly to the people who are actually doing the work, we do not charge you in advance for teahouse lodging and food. The guide will be able to book accommodation for the group in advance during high season. However, you will pay the teahouse owner directly for food and lodging. Budget at least $25 a day for food and lodging to be paid in cash directly to the teahouse. Estimated food & lodging for this trip $225.00 per person.

Transportation

For 'Guide & Permit Only' treks we do not include transportation to/from the trail head. Your guide will help you arrange transportation to the trail head in the case where public bus tickets or a hired private vehicle is required. In addition to your own fare, please pay the fare of your guide and porter (if you have hired one) for public buses and public jeeps. In the case of flights, a fee for the guides transportation is included in the price. You have the option of allowing us to also book your flight this ensures that your guide can be on the same flight. You are also free to book your own flight with the airlines directly if you wish please let us know your flight information if you book your own tickets. If you are on trek in which multiple trekkers have joined we will provide you with the contacts of other members of your trek so that you can arrange your transportation together.

Prices for groups of

1 person 2 people 3 people

Sherpana prices are based on group size. We refund you the difference if more people join your trek.

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Included Services

Permits MCAP and Tsum Valley
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)

Would you like to request a specific guide?

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If you do not specify a guide, a request will be sent to all available guides (once a payment is made and the trek is confirmed). Once confirmed, you can choose from the guides who indicated that they would like to lead your trek, or ask us to recommend a guide.

you can add extra rest days after the itinerary is created

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.

Side trip via Ganesh Himal Base Camp: It's a steep climb to the small nunnery of Gumba Lungdang preached beneath the towering peaks of the Ganesh Himal but well worth the effort for the breathtaking views and serenity of this little visited gompa.

Weather Conditions in April

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April is the peak of the ‘Spring Season’, with more moderate temperatures and still relatively few days of precipitation. Clear mornings and cloudy afternoons are typical, with clouds clearing up just before or just after sunset. Trekkers should also be prepared for the occasional rain shower, especially towards the end of the month. At high altitudes occasional snow storms are possible.

At a glance
On average there are 6 days with precipitation in April. The highest point on the trek is Ganesh Himal Base Camp at 4200 m. During April, expect high temperatures of around 11.2°C (52°F) and lows down to -4.8°C (23°F) at Ganesh Himal Base Camp.

Tsum Valley via Ganesh Himal Base Camp Trek
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Itinerary (12 days)

1 Side Trip: via Ganesh Himal Base Camp
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Extra rest days and overnights can be added once the itinerary is created. However any side trips must be added in this step before the itinerary is created.

Mon Apr 22 (day 1)
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. more info on 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 33.0°C (91°F) and lows of about 17.0°C (63°F) in April.
Private vehicle from Kathmandu to Soti Khola (Not Included) Estimated cost: $200.00 Travel time: about 6 hours Shared vehicle from Arughat Bazar to Soti Khola (Not Included) Estimated cost: $10.00 Travel time: about 1 hour Please pay the fare for your guide & porter (if you have hired one)
Soti Khola (730 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 32.0°C (90°F) and lows of about 16.0°C (61°F) in April. Overnight

Tue Apr 23 (day 2)
Lapubeshi (880 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 31.1°C (88°F) and lows of about 15.1°C (59°F) in April.
Machhakola (930 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 30.8°C (87°F) and lows of about 14.8°C (59°F) in April. Overnight

Wed Apr 24 (day 3)
Tatopani, Kerauja (990 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 30.5°C (87°F) and lows of about 14.5°C (58°F) in April.
Dobhan (1070 m) 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) 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) Expect typical high termperatures of about 28.4°C (83°F) and lows of about 12.4°C (54°F) in April. Overnight

Thu Apr 25 (day 4)
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. more info on Ekle Bhatti
Lokpa (2240 m) About 5 hours from Jagat 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. Overnight

Fri Apr 26 (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. Overnight

Sat Apr 27 (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. Overnight Mark Thomsen more info on Mu Gompa

Sun Apr 28 (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. Overnight Mark Thomsen more info on Ranchen Gompa

Mon Apr 29 (day 8)
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.
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.
Gumba Lungdang (3200 m) About 3 hours from Dumje Expect typical high termperatures of about 17.2°C (63°F) and lows of about 1.2°C (34°F) in April. Overnight Mark Thomsen more info on Gumba Lungdang

Tue Apr 30 (day 9)
Ganesh Himal Base Camp (4200 m) To reach base camp you will need to add an extra day at Gumba Lungdang its about a 6-7 hour round trip to base camp in good conditions from Gumba Lungdang. Expect typical high termperatures of about 11.2°C (52°F) and lows of about -4.8°C (23°F) in April. Mark Thomsen more info on Ganesh Himal Base Camp
Gumba Lungdang (3200 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 17.2°C (63°F) and lows of about 1.2°C (34°F) in April. Mark Thomsen more info on Gumba Lungdang
Dumje (3200 m) About 1.5 hours from Gumba Lungdang 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. Overnight

Wed May 1 (day 10)
Lokpa (2240 m) About 3-4 hours from Ripchet Expect typical high termperatures of about 24.0°C (75°F) and lows of about 11.0°C (52°F) in May.
Ekle Bhatti (1600 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 27.8°C (82°F) and lows of about 14.8°C (59°F) in May. more info on Ekle Bhatti
Philim (1590 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 27.9°C (82°F) and lows of about 14.9°C (59°F) in May. Samir Jung more info on Philim
Jagat, Sirdibas (1340 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 29.4°C (85°F) and lows of about 16.4°C (62°F) in May.
Yuru (Yaruphant) (1330 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 29.4°C (85°F) and lows of about 16.4°C (62°F) in May.
Dobhan (1070 m) About 7-8 hours from Ripchet Expect typical high termperatures of about 31.0°C (88°F) and lows of about 18.0°C (64°F) in May. Overnight

Thu May 2 (day 11)
Tatopani, Kerauja (990 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 31.5°C (89°F) and lows of about 18.5°C (65°F) in May.
Machhakola (930 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 31.8°C (89°F) and lows of about 18.8°C (66°F) in May.
Lapubeshi (880 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 32.1°C (90°F) and lows of about 19.1°C (66°F) in May.
Soti Khola (730 m) About 8 hours from Doban Expect typical high termperatures of about 33.0°C (91°F) and lows of about 20.0°C (68°F) in May. Overnight

Fri May 3 (day 12)
Shared vehicle from Soti Khola to Arughat Bazar (Not Included) Estimated cost: $10.00 Travel time: about 1 hour Please pay the fare for your guide & porter (if you have hired one)
Arughat Bazar (570 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 34.0°C (93°F) and lows of about 21.0°C (70°F) in May.
Private vehicle from Soti Khola to Kathmandu (Not Included) Estimated cost: $200.00 Travel time: about 10 hours Public bus from Arughat Bazar to Kathmandu (Not Included) Estimated cost: $5.00 Travel time: about 10 hours Please pay the fare for your guide & porter (if you have hired one)
Kathmandu (1337 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 29.4°C (85°F) and lows of about 16.4°C (62°F) in May. more info on Kathmandu