Dec 9 - Dec 20, 2025 | Change
Tsum Valley
trek
(12 days)
Manaslu Region, Nepal
Highlights:
Mu Gompa and Ranchen Gompa
Difficulty:
moderate
( 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.Currently you have 0 guests trekking with you.
- Permits MCAP and Tsum Valley
- Guide Guide's wages, food, lodging, and insurance
- Restricted Area Permit Processing
- VAT Tax 13% Nepal Government Tax
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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?
Would you like to request a specific guide?
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.
We will try to respond within 24 hours.
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 December
change startDecember is probably the most underrated month to trek, one of the driest months of the year skies are often clear from sunrise to sunset. The trails and teahouses are less crowded than in November. At higher altitudes, temperatures drop as the winter season approaches so it is important to carry warm enough clothing and sleeping bags. When properly prepared December can be a great month to trek
At a glance
On average there are 1 day with precipitation in
December. The highest point on the trek is
Mu Gompa at
3700 m. During
December, expect high temperatures of around
6.2°C (43°F)
and lows down to
-9.8°C (14°F)
at Mu Gompa.
Tsum Valley
Trek
(Elevation Profile)
Build an Itinerary
(12 days)
Add side trips by clicking '' in the itinerary below.
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.
| Tue Dec 9 (day 1) |
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Kathmandu (1337 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 20.4°C (69°F) and lows of about 4.4°C (40°F) in December. |
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Public bus from Kathmandu to Arughat Bazar
(Not Included)
Estimated cost:
$5.00
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Arughat Bazar (570 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 25.0°C (77°F) and lows of about 9.0°C (48°F) in December. |
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Private vehicle from Kathmandu to Soti Khola
(Not Included)
Estimated cost:
$200.00
Estimated cost:
$10.00
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Soti Khola (730 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 24.0°C (75°F) and lows of about 8.0°C (46°F) in December. Overnight |
| Wed Dec 10 (day 2) |
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Lapubeshi (880 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 23.1°C (74°F) and lows of about 7.1°C (45°F) in December. |
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Machhakola (930 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 22.8°C (73°F) and lows of about 6.8°C (44°F) in December. Overnight |
| Thu Dec 11 (day 3) |
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Tatopani, Kerauja (990 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 22.5°C (73°F) and lows of about 6.5°C (44°F) in December. |
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Dobhan (1070 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 22.0°C (72°F) and lows of about 6.0°C (43°F) in December. |
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Yuru (Yaruphant) (1330 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 20.4°C (69°F) and lows of about 4.4°C (40°F) in December. |
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Jagat, Sirdibas (1340 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 20.4°C (69°F) and lows of about 4.4°C (40°F) in December. Overnight |
| Fri Dec 12 (day 4) |
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Ekle Bhatti (1600 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 18.8°C (66°F) and lows of about 2.8°C (37°F) in December. |
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Lokpa (2240 m)
About 5 hours from Jagat |
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Chumling (2263 m)
About 2-3 hours from Lokpa Overnight |
| Sat Dec 13 (day 5) |
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Chhokangparo (3010 m)
About 4 hours from Chumling Overnight |
| Sun Dec 14 (day 6) |
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Nile (3361 m)
About 3 hours from Chhokangparo |
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Mu Gompa (3700 m)
About 1.5 hours from Nile Overnight |
| Mon Dec 15 (day 7) |
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Nile (3361 m)
About 1 hour from Mu Gompa |
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Ranchen Gompa (3240 m)
About 1.5 hours from Nile Overnight |
| Tue Dec 16 (day 8) | |
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Chhokangparo (3010 m)
About 1.5 hours from Ranchen Gompa |
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Dumje (3200 m)
About 1.5 hours from Chhokangparo |
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Highlights: Ganesh Himal Base Camp and Gumba Lungdang
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Ripchet (2468 m)
About 2 hours from Dumje Overnight |
| Wed Dec 17 (day 9) |
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Lokpa (2240 m)
About 3-4 hours from Ripchet |
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Ekle Bhatti (1600 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 18.8°C (66°F) and lows of about 2.8°C (37°F) in December. |
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Philim (1590 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 18.9°C (66°F) and lows of about 2.9°C (37°F) in December. |
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Jagat, Sirdibas (1340 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 20.4°C (69°F) and lows of about 4.4°C (40°F) in December. |
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Yuru (Yaruphant) (1330 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 20.4°C (69°F) and lows of about 4.4°C (40°F) in December. |
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Dobhan (1070 m)
About 7-8 hours from Ripchet Overnight |
| Thu Dec 18 (day 10) |
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Tatopani, Kerauja (990 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 22.5°C (73°F) and lows of about 6.5°C (44°F) in December. |
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Machhakola (930 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 22.8°C (73°F) and lows of about 6.8°C (44°F) in December. |
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Lapubeshi (880 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 23.1°C (74°F) and lows of about 7.1°C (45°F) in December. |
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Soti Khola (730 m)
About 8 hours from Doban Overnight |
| Fri Dec 19 (day 11) |
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Shared vehicle from Soti Khola to Arughat Bazar
(Not Included)
Estimated cost:
$10.00
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Arughat Bazar (570 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 25.0°C (77°F) and lows of about 9.0°C (48°F) in December. |
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Private vehicle from Soti Khola to Kathmandu
(Not Included)
Estimated cost:
$200.00
Estimated cost:
$5.00
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Kathmandu (1337 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 20.4°C (69°F) and lows of about 4.4°C (40°F) in December. |
