Day 1
Soti Khola to Machha Khola
6 hrs / 12 km / sleep 930 m
Trek along the Budhi Gandaki river through subtropical forests.
Manaslu
Tsum Valley Trek
A sacred hidden valley of Tibetan Buddhist culture. The Tsum Valley was closed to outsiders until 2008. Explore ancient gompas, mani walls, and traditional villages beneath Ganesh Himal and Sringi Himal.
Moderate12 days3,700 mMar - May, Oct - Nov
Photo: Wikimedia CommonsOverview
Trek overview
Long-form route context for planning, pacing, and realistic expectations.
Key Highlights & Takeaways
- Ancient Tibetan Buddhist monasteries
- Mu Gompa - largest monastery in Tsum
- Milarepa Cave
- Ganesh Himal & Sringi Himal views
A sacred hidden valley of Tibetan Buddhist culture. The Tsum Valley was closed to outsiders until 2008. Explore ancient gompas, mani walls, and traditional villages beneath Ganesh Himal and Sringi Himal.
This itinerary is synced from TrekGuard mobile app data and includes 12 planned days, 85 km of walking, and 4,200 m of total elevation gain.
Highlights include Ancient Tibetan Buddhist monasteries, Mu Gompa - largest monastery in Tsum, Milarepa Cave, Ganesh Himal & Sringi Himal views.
Itinerary
Daily route plan
Day 2
Machha Khola to Jagat
6 hrs / 13 km / sleep 1,410 m
Continue along the river, passing waterfalls and hot springs.
Day 3
Jagat to Lokpa
6 hrs / 11 km / sleep 1,960 m
Enter the Tsum Valley through the gorge. Landscape transitions to Tibetan-style terrain.
Day 4
Lokpa to Chumling
5 hrs / 10 km / sleep 2,350 m
Trek through the heart of Tsum Valley past ancient mani walls and chortens.
Day 5
Chumling to Nile
6 hrs / 11 km / sleep 3,330 m
Ascend through forests to the upper Tsum Valley with views of Ganesh Himal.
Day 6
Nile to Mu Gompa
5 hrs / 9 km / sleep 3,700 m
Visit the famous Mu Gompa, the largest monastery in Tsum Valley.
Day 7
Mu Gompa to Chhokang Paro
5 hrs / 10 km / sleep 3,010 m
Explore the upper valley and visit Milarepa meditation cave. Descend to Chhokang Paro.
Day 8
Chhokang Paro to Lokpa
6 hrs / 14 km / sleep 1,960 m
Descend through the valley back to Lokpa.
Day 9
Lokpa to Jagat
5 hrs / 11 km / sleep 1,410 m
Continue descent through the gorge back to Jagat.
Day 10
Jagat to Soti Khola
6 hrs / 14 km / sleep 730 m
Final day trekking back to Soti Khola.
Altitude profile
How high you sleep, night by night
The single biggest safety factor on a high trek is how fast your sleeping altitude rises. Here's the shape of this itinerary.
730 m
Start
3,700 m
Highest sleep
3,700 m
Max altitude
10
Nights
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Static route references for offline planning.
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- Duration
- 12 days
- Altitude
- 3,700 m
- Updated
- 2026
Route files are planning references only. Always follow current trail conditions, local notices, and guide advice.
Packing checklist
Use a mobile-friendly checklist for clothing, electronics, medicine, documents, and trail gear.
Altitude and safety
Prepare before pushing higher.
Climb gradually and take acclimatization seriously.
Check weather, wind, and daylight before long days.
Descend and seek help if altitude symptoms worsen.
Tsum Valley Trek FAQ
Straight answers on length, altitude, permits, season and cost for the Tsum Valley Trek, generated from the same route data the TrekGuard app uses.
How many days does the Tsum Valley Trek take?
The TrekGuard planning itinerary for the Tsum Valley Trek runs 12 days and covers 85 km of walking. Treat it as a baseline: weather, flight delays and how you acclimatize can add days, so build slack into your schedule.
How high does the Tsum Valley Trek go?
The Tsum Valley Trek tops out at 3,700 m. The highest place you sleep on this itinerary is about 3,700 m, which matters more for altitude illness than the daytime high point.
What permits do you need for the Tsum Valley Trek?
The Tsum Valley Trek normally requires: Manaslu Restricted Area Permit, MCAP (Manaslu Conservation Area Permit), TIMS Card. Permit rules, fees and issuing offices change between seasons - confirm the current requirements with the Nepal Tourism Board or a registered agency before you travel.
When is the best time to trek the Tsum Valley Trek?
Mar - May, Oct - Nov is the usual window for the Tsum Valley Trek. Outside it you are trading stable weather for either monsoon cloud and leeches or deep winter cold and snow-blocked passes.
How difficult is the Tsum Valley Trek?
The Tsum Valley Trek is rated moderate, with 4,200 m of total ascent over 85 km. Walking days are roughly 5-6 hours. No technical climbing skills are required on the standard route.
Can you get altitude sickness on the Tsum Valley Trek?
Yes. The Tsum Valley Trek reaches 3,700 m, well above the 2,500 m mark where acute mountain sickness (AMS) becomes possible for anyone, regardless of fitness or age. Keep sleeping-altitude gains gradual, take the built-in rest days, and descend if headache, nausea or breathlessness get worse rather than better. This is general information, not medical advice - see a travel-medicine clinician before the trip.
Where does the Tsum Valley Trek start and finish?
The Tsum Valley Trek starts and finishes at Soti Khola, in the Manaslu region.
Is there phone signal on the Tsum Valley Trek?
Coverage on the Tsum Valley Trek is: variable by village and carrier. Assume you will lose data for long stretches - download map packs, the GPX track and the forecast before you leave the last town, and carry a power bank.
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