Trekking in Nepal: Manaslu Circuit & Tsum Valley

Dates: 19 October - 11 November 2024

What to expect:
A unique hiking experience in Nepal in October – circuiting the Manaslu, one of the mighty 8,000-meter peaks in the Himalayas, as well as exploring the Tibetan-influenced and remote Tsum Valley. We hike for three weeks in a region of Nepal’s Himalaya, where there is still no car road going through. A Nepalese guide and friend who I met on my first trip to Nepal is joining us. Surya has been a guide for more than ten years and knows the Himalayas like the back of his hand. This region is heavily influenced by Buddhism, which is particularly present because of the region’s proximity to the Tibetan border. At university, I focus among other things on religious city planning in Nepal and Tibet as well as religious art in the Himalayas in my South Asian Studies degree, so I am particularly pleased to introduce you to the architectural highlights of the region on this tour. On several rest days we explore local monasteries and holy sites of Buddhism and immerse ourselves in the special atmosphere of this place, which unfolds its fascination through the surrounding eight-thousand-meter peaks of the Himalaya.

Physical requirements:
While we hike on non-technical hiking trails, the difficulty of the tour lies in the length of the daily stages and the extreme altitude and associated cold that we constantly expose ourselves to. We hike almost continuously over 3000 meters and up to almost 5200 meters over three weeks. It is very cold at night and in the early morning and evening hours and the sleeping rooms can also have temperatures below zero at night. You should have already done several multi-day tours in the mountains, have solid basic fitness and (be able to) prepare your body for the tour. You should have no previous health problems or known problems with altitude, hike consistently and steadily at your own pace, and be hardy against the cold. In addition, your physical condition should not suffer easily due to the simple accommodation and food in the mountains.

Cost & Payment
The price of the trip is €2395.
To reserve your spot a 25% deposit it required after registration. The remaining 75% are due 30 days in advance of the trip. (T&C)
To register for the event, please visit: Manaslu Trek

Service included:

• Organized trekking by a qualified Hiking guide and a local guide
• Luggage transport on the trek by porters (max. 10 kg)
• Detailed information material before departure on safety, health (i.e. vaccinations, acclimatization), entry & visa, etc.
• Online Info Meet-Up before departure including getting to know the group
• Individual travel advice over the phone if you wish to extend your trip
• A group of max. 10 guests (min. 4 guests)
• Airport transfer to the hotel on the day of arrival and departure
• 4 hotel nights including breakfast in Kathmandu in double or twin rooms
• Transport by jeeps from the hotel to the start and from the end of the hike back

Extra costs on tour:

• Travel to Kathmandu
• Visa (approx. 50 €)
• Trekking permits (approx. 240 €)
• Accommodation & food on the trek (approx. €25-30 per day)
• Showers, Wi-Fi and battery charging fees on the trek (approx. 2-5 € each)
• Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu
• Tips

Additional costs may vary and are for guidance only.

You find more detailed information about accommodation, food, travel & visa requierements, health & safety on the event page: Manaslu Trek

Programme:
Day 1 – Arrival
We meet at the hotel in Kathmandu, where we also sleep the last two nights of the tour, so we can leave any additional luggage at the hotel during the tour. In the afternoon there is the opportunity to get together for chats in the hotel garden. In the evening we go for dinner together in Thamel, where Surya, our Nepalese guide, also joins.
Day 2 – Kathmandu
After breakfast there is a detailed tour briefing with a discussion of the packing list. Afterwards there is time for questions and individual discussions.
Day 3 – Drive to the start
After breakfast we take jeeps to the town from where we start our trek (7-8 hrs). If time permits, we can take a stroll in the afternoon.
Day 4 – Day 22
We start our trek after breakfast. For a detailed itinerary that reflects the trekking route please contact me directly.
Day 23 – Drive back
After breakfast we drive back to Kathmandu in jeeps (6-7 hrs).
Day 24 – Kathmandu
Today is free time for sightseeing, shopping or simply eating lots of delicious food together.
Day 25 – Departure
Today everybody can start their travel home or onwards at any time.
Note that our hiking days may differ from the described programme due to weather and path conditions or the physical ability of the group.