The Tsum Valley Manaslu Trek with Nar Phu Kangla Pass of Annapurna offers an alternate classical trekking trail in Nepal due to road access to Machhakhola and up to Manang on another side of Manaslu opening up this area to trekkers. It is rich in cultural heritage, featuring Chortens, Gumbas, and Mani walls throughout the trek. The region is known for sightings of the mythical Yeti, snow Leopard which is associated with Buddhist Guru Milarepa. The trek also includes visits to natural hot springs in Tatopani, believed to have healing properties.
The Tsum Valley is revered as one of Buddhism's sacred hidden valleys, where traditional practices like subsistence agriculture, yak herding, and trade with Tibet still endure. The route passes through picturesque villages adorned with Chortens and Buddhist inscriptions, providing insight into the local way of life.
The ultimate classical Trek that combines Tsum Valley Manaslu Circuit Nar Phu Kangla Pass Trek and Manang with Ganesh Himal Base Camp and Hidden Lungdan Gompa.
After the competition of the Tsum Valley trek with Ganesh Himal, you will continue to Manaslu Circuit with its Base Camp and Larkya La Pass. You hit the road section trekking trail of famous Annapurna Circuit up to Koto and enter another highlight of this Nar Phu and you complete the last pass of Kangla to meet at Manang and drive back to Kathmandu.
Trek Combines of Tsum Valley Manaslu Circuit Nar Phu Kangla Pass
The Tsum Valley Manaslu Annapurna Nar Phu Trek, starting from Machhakhola and following the Budhi Gandaki River, spans various landmarks including Tatopani, Dhovan, Jagat, Phipim, Lokpa, Chumling, Chhekamparo, Rachen Gumpa, Nile, Nyke Phedi, Lho, Sama Gau, Larkya Pass, Dharapani, Koto, Nar, Phu, Kang La Pass and Manang. Ultimately this long classical trek comes to an end in Beshisahar, the starting point of the Annapurna Circuit Trek. It offers options for different durations, from 34 days to visit many Monasteries, Gumpa, viewpoints, ancient villages, pass and base camps. Which is the extended trek combining of Manaslu Circuit Trek, Ganesh Himal Trek, Annapurna Circuit Trek, and Nar Phu Kangla Pass Trek.
The Tsum Valley Manaslu Trek with Nar Phu requires a minimum of two people with a registered trekking agency like Trekking Trail Nepal. Although solo trips can be arranged. Accommodation is available in lodges and teahouses along the trail, with basic facilities and traditional Nepali and Tibetan cuisine. The trek showcases the unique culture of the Tsum Valley Manaslu Nar Phu Trek, where ancient traditions like polygamy marriage still exist. It can be undertaken even in winter, with the highest point being Mu Gumba at 3,700 meters. The best times for the trek are in autumn and spring.
Highlights of Tsum Valley Manaslu Trek with Nar Phu
Highlights of the trek include visits to villages, monasteries, nunneries, lakes, and viewpoints offering panoramic mountain vistas. The region's attractions include the Ganesh Himal Range, Milarepa Cave Monastery, and hidden treasures of the Manaslu Region.
- 3 Restricted Area Trek in Nepal with stunning landscapes and mountains.
- Unique cultural experiences, botanical and geology.
- Rich religious sites with Monastery and monk schools.
- Land powerful lamas, ancient monasteries like Mu Gumba and Rachen Gumba, Milarepa Cave, and Pungen Gompas with the aspects of enlightenment.
- Proximity to the Tibet border; language and traditions resembling Tibetan culture.
- Spectacular views include the world’s highest peak, Mt. Manaslu (8,163m with other peaks from Annapurna, Ganesh, and Manaslu Himalayas range.
- Adventurous scenic overland drive from Kathmandu to Machhakhola and Manang-Beshhisahar to Kathmandu.
- The least visited sacred sites like Gumba Lungdan and Ganesh Himal Base Camp.
Overall, the Tsum Valley Manaslu Trek with Nar Phu promises an enriching experience amidst Nepal's pristine natural and cultural landscapes.
