Oct 11 - Oct 31, 2026 unconfirmed
Tsum Valley via Ganesh Himal Base Camp
(21 days)
Manaslu Region,
Nepal
Difficulty:
challenging
Private trek | 1 interested and 0 confirmed trekkers
For 1 person to join this trek
Guide & Permits Only
Price drops to $562 if 1 interested trekker joins this trek
( 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 $500 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.- 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)
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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 October
October begins the most popular time to trek, with moderate temperatures, clear skies in the wake of the monsoon, and a low chance of rain and snow. In recent years, the monsoon rains have receded later with weather patterns typically stabilizing in mid-October. While the chance of snow is decreased, there is the possibility of a heavy snowfall at higher elevations. If ill-timed and prolonged, this can make it difficult to cross some passes.
At a glance
On average there are 4 days with precipitation in
October. The highest point on the trek is
Ganesh Himal Base Camp at
4200 m. During
October, expect high temperatures of around
10.2°C (50°F)
and lows down to
-3.8°C (25°F)
at Ganesh Himal Base Camp.
Tsum Valley via Ganesh Himal Base Camp
(Elevation Profile)
Itinerary
(21 days /
20 nights
)
created by
Matthias
| Sun Oct 11 (day 1) |
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Kathmandu (1337 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 27.4°C (81°F) and lows of about 13.4°C (56°F) in October. |
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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 32.0°C (90°F) and lows of about 18.0°C (64°F) in October. |
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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 31.0°C (88°F) and lows of about 17.0°C (63°F) in October. Overnight |
| Mon Oct 12 (day 2) |
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Lapubeshi (880 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 30.1°C (86°F) and lows of about 16.1°C (61°F) in October. |
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Machhakola (930 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 29.8°C (86°F) and lows of about 15.8°C (60°F) in October. Overnight |
| Tue Oct 13 (day 3) |
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Tatopani, Kerauja (990 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 29.5°C (85°F) and lows of about 15.5°C (60°F) in October. |
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Dobhan (1070 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 29.0°C (84°F) and lows of about 15.0°C (59°F) in October. |
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Yuru (Yaruphant) (1330 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 27.4°C (81°F) and lows of about 13.4°C (56°F) in October. |
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Jagat, Sirdibas (1340 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 27.4°C (81°F) and lows of about 13.4°C (56°F) in October. Overnight |
| Wed Oct 14 (day 4) |
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Ekle Bhatti (1600 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 25.8°C (78°F) and lows of about 11.8°C (53°F) in October. |
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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 |
| Thu Oct 15 (day 5) |
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Chhokangparo (3010 m)
About 4 hours from Chumling Overnight |
| Fri Oct 16 (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 |
| Sat Oct 17 (day 7) |
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Mu Gompa (3700 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 13.2°C (56°F) and lows of about -0.8°C (31°F) in October. Overnight |
| Sun Oct 18 (day 8) |
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Mu Gompa (3700 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 13.2°C (56°F) and lows of about -0.8°C (31°F) in October. Overnight |
| Mon Oct 19 (day 9) |
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Mu Gompa (3700 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 13.2°C (56°F) and lows of about -0.8°C (31°F) in October. Overnight |
| Tue Oct 20 (day 10) |
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Mu Gompa (3700 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 13.2°C (56°F) and lows of about -0.8°C (31°F) in October. Overnight |
| Wed Oct 21 (day 11) |
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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 |
| Thu Oct 22 (day 12) |
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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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Gumba Lungdang (3200 m)
About 3 hours from Dumje Overnight |
| Fri Oct 23 (day 13) |
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Gumba Lungdang (3200 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 16.2°C (61°F) and lows of about 2.2°C (36°F) in October. Overnight |
| Sat Oct 24 (day 14) |
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Gumba Lungdang (3200 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 16.2°C (61°F) and lows of about 2.2°C (36°F) in October. Overnight |
| Sun Oct 25 (day 15) |
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Gumba Lungdang (3200 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 16.2°C (61°F) and lows of about 2.2°C (36°F) in October. Overnight |
| Mon Oct 26 (day 16) |
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Gumba Lungdang (3200 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 16.2°C (61°F) and lows of about 2.2°C (36°F) in October. Overnight |
| Tue Oct 27 (day 17) |
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Gumba Lungdang (3200 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 16.2°C (61°F) and lows of about 2.2°C (36°F) in October. Overnight |
| Wed Oct 28 (day 18) |
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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. |
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Gumba Lungdang (3200 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 16.2°C (61°F) and lows of about 2.2°C (36°F) in October. |
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Dumje (3200 m)
About 1.5 hours from Gumba Lungdang |
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Ripchet (2468 m)
About 2 hours from Dumje Overnight |
| Thu Oct 29 (day 19) |
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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 25.8°C (78°F) and lows of about 11.8°C (53°F) in October. |
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Philim (1590 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 25.9°C (79°F) and lows of about 11.9°C (53°F) in October. |
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Jagat, Sirdibas (1340 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 27.4°C (81°F) and lows of about 13.4°C (56°F) in October. |
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Yuru (Yaruphant) (1330 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 27.4°C (81°F) and lows of about 13.4°C (56°F) in October. |
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Dobhan (1070 m)
About 7-8 hours from Ripchet Overnight |
| Fri Oct 30 (day 20) |
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Tatopani, Kerauja (990 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 29.5°C (85°F) and lows of about 15.5°C (60°F) in October. |
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Machhakola (930 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 29.8°C (86°F) and lows of about 15.8°C (60°F) in October. |
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Lapubeshi (880 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 30.1°C (86°F) and lows of about 16.1°C (61°F) in October. |
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Soti Khola (730 m)
About 8 hours from Doban Overnight |
| Sat Oct 31 (day 21) |
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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 32.0°C (90°F) and lows of about 18.0°C (64°F) in October. |
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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 27.4°C (81°F) and lows of about 13.4°C (56°F) in October. |
