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A 25-day high-altitude trek that links the Manaslu Circuit with the hidden Tsum Valley. Cross Larkya La (5,420 m), soak in Tatopani hot springs, and move through Tibetan-influenced villages on a route of geological contrasts and living culture.
A 25-day high-altitude trek that links the Manaslu Circuit with the hidden Tsum Valley. Cross Larkya La (5,420 m), soak in Tatopani hot springs, and move through Tibetan-influenced villages on a route of geological contrasts and living culture.
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Operated by The Great Adventure Treks & Expedition - Private Day Tours · Gorkha, Gandaki Province
A cold dawn on the trail unfurls the ridge line like a folded map. You shoulder your pack and the Budhi Gandaki river, gray and insistent, keeps time below as stony villages wink awake. Over 25 days the route climbs from subtropical riverbanks into thin-air panoramas; Larkya La at 5,420 m delivers the unforgettable, wind-swept view of Manaslu’s serrated crown.
difficult.
20–25 days.
Good aerobic fitness and prior multi-day trekking experience recommended; ability to hike 6–8 hours on steep terrain.
Yes—Manaslu requires permits and treks are legally conducted with a licensed guide and registered team; your operator typically handles permits.
Larkya La at 5,420 m is the trek’s toughest section: expect long cold approaches, steep scree, and high-altitude fatigue; good acclimatization is essential.
Yes—most nights are in tea houses offering basic lodging and meals; expect simpler facilities above 3,500 m.
Altitude sickness is the primary risk; carry medications per doctor’s advice, ascend slowly, and be ready to descend if symptoms develop.
The Manaslu region sits on historic trans-Himalayan routes with strong Tibetan Buddhist influence; Tsum Valley remained restricted to outsiders until the early 21st century.
The trek passes through the Manaslu Conservation Area—follow leave-no-trace practices, minimize single-use plastics, and support local tea houses to strengthen community-based conservation.
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