ACCOMMODATION
In a standard category hotel (base: double room) in Kathmandu and Pokhara, during the rest of the trip in a tent (3-person tents for 2 people) or in a lodge depending on the trip. The lodges in Nepal are very comfortable random. In general, conditions are quite good around the Annapurnas and the Everest region. On the other hand, in Mustang, in the Manaslu, Tsum valley, and in the region of Kangchanjung or Makalu, they can be very rudimentary to the point of being a dormitory sometimes even a kitchen. lodges can look like a refuge or sometimes a bed and breakfast from home. Most of the time it is a family house with double, triple, or dormitory rooms. Toilets and showers are always separate.
MEAL
In the cities, many restaurants allow us to discover the typical local cuisine. Meat is scarce in the high mountain, the Nepalese are generally vegetarians. The basic ingredients are rice, pasta, lentils, potatoes, and vegetables. Snacks are included during the trek (cereal bars, dried fruits, etc.).
For camping trek accommodation: during the trek, breakfasts and evening meals are prepared by the kitchen team. They are taken under the mess tent. Depending on the profile of the stages (length of the day’s walk and/or presence of water), midday snacks will be served hot or cold in the form of picnics.
For tea house trek accommodation: meals are prepared by the cooks of the lodge and are taken in the dining room. Here is a typical one-day menu:
breakfast: eggs, toast or chapati, Tibetan bread or pancakes, or pancakes, butter/jam, tea or coffee
lunch: the main course, tea or coffee.
dinner: soup, main course, fruit (fresh or canned), tea or coffee
NB: Hindus and Buddhists are most often vegetarians. We, therefore, eat very little meat or fish. The dishes are pasta, rice, potatoes, lentils, etc.
DRINKS: during the trek, tea is served with meals (two cups of tea per meal). Additional cups of tea and other beverages, including mineral water, are the responsibility of the participants. You can fill your gourds with water in the lodges, but it is essential to treat them with purifying tablets.
Notes: Costs may prone to change in itinerary. So costs will be recalculated if the trekking/tours days get modified.
About Accommodations/Meals: All Meals on full board basis will be served during Manaslu / Narpu Valley trekking. During trekking; three meals a day will be served according to the tea house/lodge/ homestay menus. Everyday’s dinner and breakfast are taken in the same place that we stay the night. Lunch will be taken in a tea shop on the way. Please know that the Manaslu region does not have a well-established tourist infrastructure as like as Annapurna or Everest region (and this is the main beauty of this region). I.e. variety of foods will not be available or possible on menu. We mainly eat Tibetan bread, dal bhat, tsampa porridge, fried potato, and other simple local organic foods.
SIMILAR TRIPS
Tsum Valley Trek
Tsum Valley is a hidden treasure trekking destination in Nepal. The Valley lies in the northern part of the Manaslu region and which was also a restricted region. Trekking in Tsum Valley takes you into the impressive surroundings of the Buddha Himal, Ganesh Himal, and Sringi Himal. It is a sacred Himalayan pilgrimage and an untouched valley.
The trek enters the Tsum Valley on a well-established, ancient but reliable trade route that leads to Tibet. Tsum Valley was opened only in 2007 and is restricted to registered trekking groups. Because to prevent corruption of the ancient communities with modern lifestyles or behaviors. This isolated but rich agricultural valley is at the foot of huge 7000m peaks. It has long-established hamlets and ancient monasteries seeped into Buddhist and Tibetan cultures. The valley inhabitants are mainly of Tibetan origin and speak a unique dialect.
Our tsum valley trek itinerary travels up to a Tibetan monastery in Mu gumpa. Mu is the final inhabited community of the Valley prior to the pass leading to Tibet. This ancient trade route passes through fields of barley and corrals of horses and yaks. And, it is still in use by the local people. One of the many amazing experiences of this trek is seeing the day-to-day changes in the landscape, cultures, and languages. With outstanding views of the mountains, you will feel like you are in paradise on earth
The trail follows the ascent of Budi Gandaki and shyar Khola on rough paths through terraced fields and hill villages mixed with dense forest. As we leave the main Manaslu Trail for the Tsum valley, suddenly we get a feeling of entering truly into the hidden valley. also, we pass through the alpine forests, and glacial rivers, and enjoy the warm hospitality of ethnic Tibetan culture. We will visit the ancient Gombas such as Rachen Gompa, Mu Gompa, and gumpa lundang.
Tsum Valley Trek Itinerary
Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu (1300m)
Day 02: Explore Kathmandu and prepare for trekking (1,300 m)
Day 03: Drive from Kathmandu to Machakhola (8 69 m)
Day 04: Trek from Machakhola to Jagat (1 340 m). 7-8hours
Day 05: Trek from Jagat to Lokpa (2240 m) 6-7hours
Day 06: Trek from Lokpa to Dumje (2460 m). 6hours
Day 07: Trek from Dumje to Rachen Gompa (3240 m).6-7hour
Day 08: Trek from Rachen Gompa to Mu Gompa (3709 m). 5-6hour
Day 09: Trek from mu gumba to Chekam (3550 m). 6hour
Day 10: Trekking from Chekam to Chumling (2386 m). 5hour
Day 11: Trek from Chumling to Lokpa (2,240 m). 5hour
Day 12: Trek from Lokpa to Dhoban (1070 m). 5-6hour
Day 13: Trek from Dhoban to Lapu Bensi (884 m). 6hour
Day 14: Drive from Lapu Bensi to Kathmandu (1300m). 7-8hour
Day 15: Final Departure to International Airport.