Tsum valley Manaslu Circuit Trek Permit Details:
Since you're combining two restricted areas, you'll need multiple permits. These permits typically need to be arranged through a registered trekking agency.
Manaslu Restricted Area Permit (MRAP): This is mandatory for trekking in the restricted areas of Manaslu. The cost varies by season and duration.
September to November: USD 100 per person for the first week, then USD 15 per person per day.
December to August: USD 75 per person for the first week, then USD 10 per person per day.
Tsum Valley Restricted Area Permit (RAP): Required to enter the Tsum Valley.
September to November: USD 40 per person per week, then USD 7 per person per day.
December to August: USD 30 per person per week, then USD 7 per person per day.
Manaslu Conservation Area Project (MCAP) Permit: Required to enter the Manaslu Conservation Area. The fee is around USD 23-30 per person.
Annapurna Conservation Area Permit (ACAP): Since the Manaslu Circuit trek exits into the Annapurna Conservation Area (from Dharapani), this permit is also required (approx. USD 30 per person).
Chumnubri Rural Municipality Permit: This local permit Rs. 1000 per person, is required
Clothing Equipment
Lightweight walking boots, a pair of track shoes and slippers to wear in the camp at evening or when the boots are wet.
- Warm jacket (Fibers fill or down should be adequate.)
- A Rainproof jacket with a hood or poncho.
- Woolen shirts and thick sweaters, or fleece jackets.
- Thin and thick trousers.
- Heavyweight trousers are useful higher up in the mountains in the morning and at night. Windproof/ waterproof trousers are necessary during treks going above 3000 m.
- Thermal underwear (This is excellent for sleeping at night)
- A tracksuit for wearing in camp. 2 pairs of loose-fitting long shorts/ skirts. 1 lightweight long-sleeved shirt is particularly suitable for avoiding sunburn.
- A woolen or warm hat to wear in the morning and at night. Sunhat and ensure it has a wide brim to cover the face and neck.
- A pair of gloves (warm and normal ones)
- 2 pairs of thin and 2 pairs of thick warm socks, Underwear, a buff, and handkerchiefs as you need.
- Necessary personal items if you are a woman.
Accessories
A duffle bag or kit bag to carry to gear while trekking, and a sleeping bag. Small rucksack to carry personal requirements for the day, e.g., toilet paper, camera, film, towel, soap, etc. Water bottle. Snow glasses and sunglasses, 2-4 large plastic bags to separate clean clothes from dirty ones. Headlamp with spare batteries, Snow gaiters, sun cream, personal medicine, lip guard, tooth brush, towel, Reading materials, camera and film, game items (optional), notebook, rubber band, pen and pencil, a diary, a pocket knife, trekking map, passport and copies.
High Altitude: You'll be spending over two weeks in mountain regions, with elevations exceeding 3,000 meters and twice above 5,000 meters. Proper acclimatization days build crucial to minimize the risk of altitude sickness.
Altitude sickness
Altitude sickness (acute mountain sickness) is difficulty sleeping, dizziness, headache, fatigue, loss of appetite, rapid pulse, nausea and vomiting, etc. It affects mountain climbers, hikers, and skiers is caused by lower air pressure and lower oxygen levels. It occurs as the result of failure to adapt to a higher altitude. It happens most often in the brain or in the lungs after the fluid begins to leak from the blood vessels.
1, High–altitude cerebral edema (HACE): When the fluid collects in the brain, you initially get a headache, loss of appetite, nausea, tiredness, a desire to lie down and do nothing, a decrease in consciousness, problems with balance and coordination.
2. High-altitude pulmonary edema (HAPE). If fluid collects in the lungs, you become breathless, a dry and irritating cough begins, coughing up blood, discoloration of the skin, and chest tightness.
Prevention
To prevent an acute mountain sickness, we have to avoid rapid altitude gain, drink enough water or fluid, acclimate to adjust the body to higher altitudes, avoid alcohol, eat regular meals, get higher and sleep at a lower altitude, and avoid high altitude if you have heart and lung disease. The main treatment for acute mountain sickness is to stop climbing and descend to a lower altitude. Use the proper altitude medicine that is prescribed by your doctor.
Drinking Water: You should drink a minimum of 3 liters of water per day at an altitude. You can buy Mineral water or fill a water bottle by filtering the water or from the Hotel kitchen.
Walking hours: It depends on yourself or your physical condition. Our Itinerary is made on average of 4 hours - 7 hours per day, and a Maximum of 10 hours for the Larke Pass.
Strenuous: This combined trek is considered strenuous due to its long duration, high altitude, remote nature, and the need to cover significant distances daily.
Remote Terrain: The trails are often narrow, with steep ascents and descents, and lodging facilities and food facilities are normal, especially in the Tsum Valley side.
Accomodation: We use comfortable and clean local hotels or lodges, which are typically built in a Tibetan style. They provide a fire dining room with a yak's wool mat.
Physical Fitness: This trek demands a good level of physical fitness and prior trekking experience is beneficial.
Best Time to Trek:
Autumn (September to November): This is widely considered the best time due to stable weather, clear skies, mild temperatures, and excellent mountain views.
Spring (March to May): Another excellent season, offering pleasant temperatures, clear views, and vibrant rhododendron blooms.
The trek frequently follows the Gandaki River bank. Not a big ascends and descends prevail here, however, the path is always full of up and down. Frequently goods delivery groups of mules will be encountered along the path. By then please be safe yourself towards the wall side not to the edge.
Gradually climbing up to the Deng villages and follow a long River gorge path throung forest and beautiful landscape. We cross Mani walls and several bridges over the Budhi Gandaki River and finally arrive in Ghap village.
You have to start your trek around 3:00 AM due to the wind. If you arrive late at the pass then it is very windy so most of the trekkers begin earlier. The trail is not strongly steep but gradually upwards and very long to the pass. After the pass, it descends to the Manang Valley with mind-blowing views of different mountains. It is quite an enjoyable trail to descend however takes a very long time to get to Bhimtang. The destination seems closer however it is quite long and tough walking until you arrive at the place. The hotel offers a very nice and clean room with a very comfortable warm dining hall.
