Day-01 Arrive at Kathmandu and transfer to the Hotel
On arrival at the Tribhuvan International airport, we pick you up from the Airport and transfer you to the hotel. The hotel is around 30 minutes drive from the airport into the city. At the hotel, you are served with a welcome drink. You can pass your time at the hotel or better you can visit the market around which has some great offerings for souvenir shopping. Also, can visit the Kathmandu Durbar Square which is one of the UNESCO world heritage sites which has lots of offerings about the history of Kathmandu. Including many religious places including the Kumari(the living goddess) temple. Later in the evening, you are served with authentic Nepali dishes mostly the Thakali Khana.
Accommodation in Hotel
Snacks and Dinner Included.
Day-02 Drive to Arughat(700m)7/8hrs
From Kathmandu we take a 4-wheel offroad ride to Arughat. Arughat is a small town in Dhading District which takes us around 7 hours drive. The first 70 kilometers is on-road ride whereas we hit off-road till Arughat village alongside the Budi Gandaki River. The Arughat Village is a municipal village alongside the river.
Accommodation in Lodge
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included.
Day-03 Trek to Soti Khola(815m) 5hrs
From Arughat we start our trekking on the third day. From Arughat village we trek north towards Soti Khola alongside the trail of Budi Gandaki River. The trail is along the ridge of the river. Along the way we will see beautiful mountain scenery like Mt. Manaslu and Ganesh Himal range.
Accommodation in Lodge
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included.
Day-04 Trek to Machhi Khola(930m)6hrs
On the 4th day we cross the Soti Khola and trek towards Machhi Khola. The trail has an amazing view of the Waterfalls and rivers. Then we will be walking through the pine forest. Along the rocky trail we reach Khursane. From where we have glimpse of Annapurna Mountain range. Trekking further down we cross the Nauli Khola and reach Village of Machhi Khola.
Accommodation in Lodge
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included.
Day-05 Trek to Jagat(1440m) 6hrs
We take our breakfast at Machhi Khola and cross Machhi Khola and trek to cross another river named Tharo Khola. After that, we climb a little bit and pass the natural hot spring. Further climbing more, we cross the Budi Gandaki River once again via a suspension bridge and arrive Yaru Khola. Further, we continue along the trail with stairs and reach Tharo Bharyang which means steep ladders. Finally, we reach Jagat along the west side of Budi Gandaki river after 6 hours of trek through downhill and uphill several times.
Accommodation in Lodge.
Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included.
Day-06 Trek to Lokpa(2240m)6/7hrs
At Jagat we take our breakfast and register at the Manaslu and Tsum valley at the checkpoint here. Further alongside the river and crossing it, we reach Phillim village. We pass by the Ekle Bhatti place where Manaslu and Tsum Valley trek are separated. Taking the right path, we trek towards the Lokpa which takes us closer to the Tsum Valley. The Lokpa Village is the first village in Tsum Valley.
Accommodation in Lodge.
Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included.
Day-07 Trek to Chumling(2600m)5hrs
From Lokpa we trek further along the trail in the Tsum Valley. On the way, we view mountains like Boudha Himal and Ganesh Himal on the eastern side. We trek through pine and rhododendron forests. Trekking downhill we cross the Syar Khola in a wooden bridge. Further we take uphill and reach Chumling Village. In Chumling village, we visit the monastery there and join the monks for prayers. The village is isolated and remote.
Accommodation in Lodge.
Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included.
Day-08 Trek to Rachen Gompa(3300m)6hrs
Today we trek further towards Rachem Gompa, on passing the Yarcho and Lamabagar village we reach Rachem Gompa. The view of the Ganesh Himal and Manaslu Himal is great from here. This place has more than 180 degrees view of the mountains. Accommodation in Rachen Gompa. We visit the Rachen Monastery at the top and pray here.
Accommodation in Lodge.
Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included.
Day-09 Trek to Mu Gompa(3700m)6hrs
From Rachen, we trek further upwards Mu Gompa crossing the village of Chhokangparo. We descend down till the Chhokangparo village from Rachen Gompa and trek upwards to the Mu Gompa and have a mesmerizing view of the mountains of Manaslu Range from Mu. We can also visit the monastery here. Due to its religious importance, many pilgrims visit Mu throughout the year.
Accommodation in Lodge.
Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included.
Day-10 Acclimatization day in Mu Gompa
At Mu Gompa, since it is at the height of 3700 meters, we take a rest day or acclimatization rest. Acclimatization is important inorder to reduce altitude sickness. The major cause of altitude illnesses is going too high too fast. Given time, your body can adapt to the decrease in oxygen molecules at a specific altitude. Therefore we take a rest for a day here.
Accommodation in Lodge.
Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included.
Day-11 Trek to Chhule(3340m)5hrs
Today we start trekking back towards Arughat bazaar, we walk for 5 hours till Chhule which is in between Mu and Rachen. On the way, we trek through Pine and Rhododendron forests.
Accommodation in Lodge.
Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included.
Day 12 Trek to Lungdang Gompa(3200m)5hrs
Today from Chhule we walked towards the Ganesh Himal base camp towards Lungdang Gompa for the day. We visit a monastery here and admire the beauty of Ganesh Himal. We accommodate at Lungdang Gompa, Ganesh Himal base camp is very near from here. With a day extension, we can even reach here.
Accommodation in Lodge.
Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included.
Day 13 Trek to Philim Via Lokpa(1700m)4/5hrs
On the 13th day, after Breakfast at Lungdand Gimpa we trek from Lungdand Gompa towards Lokpa. At Lokpa we take our Lunch and further trek to Philam Village throughout the Rhododendron and Pine forest. We rest at Philim
Accommodation in Lodge
Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included.
Day 14 Trek to Khorla Besi(930m)5hrs
From Philim we further trek towards khorla Khola, on crossing the suspension bridge we reach our destination after 5 hours of trekking.
Accommodation in Lodge.
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included.
Day 15 Trek to Soti Khola(815m)5hrs
From Korla besi we trek to Soti Khola crossing many small rivers on the way. We reach Soti Khola after trekking 5 hours, The Soti Khola has offroad motor road access.
Accommodation in Lodge.
Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included.
Day 16 Trek to Arughat(700m)
On the 16th day, we end our trek reaching Arughat Bazar which is the gateway for trekking like Manaslu Region trekking and Tsum Valley trekking in Dhading District of Nepal. At Arughat we celebrate for a successful trip and back on this day.
Accommodation in Lodge.
Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included.
Day 17 Drive to Kathmandu
Today after grabbing our breakfast, we take a ride back to Kathmandu. The roads are the same yet you will have some spare time around Thamel after reaching Kathmandu. Also, you will be visiting some of the religious heritages like Pashupati nath temple and Boudhanath stupa.
Accommodation in Hotel
Breakfast Lunch and Dinner Included.
Day 18 Drive to International airport and Departure
Checkout from the hotel. And we end our trip with you dropping at the airport and seeing you goodbye and wishing for a safe flight back home.
Accommodation in Hotel
Breakfast Included.
| INCLUDED | √ Airport picks up and drops by Private Vehicle √ Welcome dinner at typical Nepali Restaurant √ 2 Nights accommodation in Kathmandu with Breakfast √All Private land Transportation √ One Govt. License holder Trekking Guide √ Special Trekking Permit and TIMS Card √Trekking Porters (2 clients = 1 Porter) √ Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner with hot drinks during treks √ Lodge during the Trek √ Insurance for all staff |
| Not Included | × International Flight and Nepal Visa × Food in Kathmandu except Breakfast × Personal expenses: (Laundry, phone calls, dry foods, cold drinks, bar bills) ×Temple/Monastery entrance fees × Extra night of Accommodation and extra days of trek × Travel Insurance and rescue× Additional activities (Safari-Bungee-Paragliding-Rafting and so on × Tip to Nepali staff (Guide and Porters) |
