Manaslu Circuit with Tsum Valley Trek — 23 Days · 23 days. Questions about dates, fitness or altitude? A trek planner will answer.

23 days
Manaslu Circuit with Tsum Valley Trek
Experience the 23-day Manaslu Circuit with Tsum Valley Trek, combining rich cultural landscapes and high-altitude trails in the Himalayas.
From
$2,135
Deposit $425
Trip facts
- Duration
- 23 days
- Highest altitude
- 5,106 m
- Best seasons
- March–May · September–November
Elevation profile

Overview
Manaslu Circuit with Tsum Valley adds sacred Tsum side valleys before rejoining the classic Larkya La loop. Twenty-three days mix cultural overnight stays with high-pass pacing and private road approaches from Kathmandu. It suits Classic Fit trekkers wanting both pilgrimage landscapes and a full Manaslu circuit.
Map
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Highlights
What sets this journey apart
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Dates & price
- From
- $2,135 per person
- Deposit
- $425
- Duration
- 23 days
Pick a departure from the calendar and pay the deposit to hold your place. Want a date that isn't listed? Ask us.
Itinerary
Day by day
After the trail
Stay a few more days
Essentials
What's covered
Included
Leader & guide
- Licensed English-speaking trip leader with wilderness first-aid training.
Accommodation
- Kathmandu 4★ twin-share; teahouses on trail; paid upgrades available.
Internal flights
- No Lukla flights; private road approaches to Tsum / Manaslu trailheads as itinerary.
Airport transfers
- ETE representative EV private-vehicle pickup at TIA; trip briefing on arrival day.
Permits & fees
- Manaslu / Tsum restricted permits and conservation fees as required.
Porter service
- Shared porter support for duffel bags within stated weight limits.
Kathmandu meals
- City hub meals as listed on arrival and soft-close days.
Ground transportation
- Private vehicle transfers only (airport, city, and trailhead sectors as itinerary) — no shared public road transport.
Not included
Trail meals
- Teahouse meals on trail are usually guest-paid unless stated otherwise.
International flights
- Your international airfare to/from Nepal is not included.
Travel insurance
- Mandatory altitude-capable insurance with heli-evac is guest-arranged.
Nepal visa
- On-arrival or e-visa fees are guest-paid.
Personal equipment
- Boots, sleeping bag hire, and personal kit are not included.
Tips & gratuities
- Tips for guides and porters are customary and guest-paid.
Personal expenses
- Snacks, drinks, charging, Wi-Fi, and laundry are guest-paid.
Extra accommodation
- City upgrades beyond included 4★ twin-share are guest-paid.
Questions
Before you commit
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Flights & buffer days
On Day 1, you will be picked up by an ETE representative at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu in an EV private vehicle. The trip briefing will occur on the same day. For the Manaslu and Tsum trailheads, we use private road approaches. Given the remote nature of these areas, it's advisable to build buffer days into your itinerary to accommodate potential weather-related delays.

On this trek · manaslu-conservation-area
Restricted trails. Quiet culture. Fair loads.
Honor permits. Pack out. Treat crew equity as non-negotiable.
Whole-team stewardship
Packing
What to pack
Manaslu Circuit with Tsum Valley Trek — 23 Days kit — counts for one person.
- 01
Base layers
Moisture-wicking tops and bottoms for warm days and cold evenings.
- 02
Insulation & shell
Mid-layer fleece plus waterproof shell jacket and pants.
- 03
Footwear
Broken-in trekking boots; camp shoes for lodges.
- 04
Sleeping gear
Warm sleeping bag rated for high camps; liner optional.
- 05
Day pack essentials
25–35L pack, water bottles, snacks, sun protection, layers.
- 06
Toiletries
Biodegradable soap, quick-dry towel, personal hygiene kit.
- 07
Documents & money
Passport, visas, insurance, cash for trail meals and tips.
- 08
First aid & meds
Personal meds, blister kit, altitude meds if prescribed.







