Arrive in Nepal’s bustling capital. Transfer to your hotel, rest, and explore the lively streets of Thamel. Evening trek briefing with your guide to review the upcoming journey. Overnight in Kathmandu.

Discover Kathmandu’s UNESCO World Heritage sites: Swayambhunath (Monkey Temple), Boudhanath Stupa, and Pashupatinath Temple. Visit Patan Durbar Square’s ancient architecture. Complete trekking permits and buy any last-minute gear. Overnight in Kathmandu.

Scenic drive through winding roads, terraced hills, and villages along the Budhi Gandaki River. Sotikhola, on the riverbank, is the trekking start point. Stay in a local teahouse.

Walk along suspension bridges, through dense sal forests and small agricultural villages. Trails include uphill and downhill stretches with river views. Overnight at a riverside teahouse.

Trek through narrow Budhi Gandaki gorges, cross suspension bridges, and pass villages with traditional stone structures and mani walls. Jagat is an ancient village rich in Buddhist culture. Overnight at a teahouse.

Ascend through rhododendron and pine forests, over waterfalls, to Lokpa—the gateway to Tsum Valley. This isolated village offers authentic Tibetan-influenced culture. Overnight in a teahouse.

Trek through thick forests and cross wooden bridges with mountain views. Chumling is the first real cultural immersion into Tsum Valley with prayer flags and mani walls. Overnight at a teahouse.

Continue deeper into Tsum Valley, passing barley and potato fields, Buddhist chortens, and mani walls. Chhokang Paro is a larger village with nearby monasteries and scenic views of Ganesh Himal. Overnight in a teahouse.

The trail ascends gently into an alpine landscape. Nile is one of the last villages in Tsum Valley, known for its traditional stone houses and peaceful atmosphere. Overnight at a teahouse.

Short trek to Mu Gompa, the largest monastery in Tsum Valley, perched on a hill with panoramic mountain views. Visit monks and meditate in this spiritual haven. Overnight at the monastery or nearby guesthouse.

Walk to Rachen Gompa, a peaceful nunnery known for its murals and religious significance. Pass alpine meadows and isolated villages along the way. Overnight near the monastery.

Retrace your steps through the valley, crossing suspension bridges and passing alpine meadows and forests. Return to Chumling with its warmer climate. Overnight at a teahouse.

Descend through woodlands and past waterfalls, enjoying clear views of Ganesh Himal. Arrive in Lokpa, where life feels vibrant and welcoming. Overnight in a teahouse.

Descend back toward the Manaslu Circuit, walking along terraced fields and small towns. Jagat’s stone architecture and Buddhist culture provide a cozy stop. Overnight at a teahouse.

Follow riverbanks and fields, passing small farming villages. Lapubesi offers a peaceful resting place amid green hills. Overnight at a teahouse.

Final trekking day back to Sotikhola, crossing suspension bridges and farmland. Long scenic drive returns you to Kathmandu. Relax at your hotel and celebrate completing the trek. Overnight in Kathmandu.

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your onward flight. End of the Tsum Valley Manaslu Circuit adventure.