Overview
Trekking Manaslu and Tsum Valley eventually take you to the heart of the Tsum Valley, a land of mystification, Buddhist religion and rough living terrain. It is located to the north of Manaslu on the Nepal-Tibet border. It is termed as the hidden valley and has recently been opened to the world in 2008, before which it was a restricted area. The inhabitants had the fortitude to evolve into burlesque villages, monasteries and rough sustenance peacefully – taking what little their land had to offer gracefully with content. This region is heavily influenced by Buddhism. Once, Tsum used to be a different part of Nepal or Tibet. In comparison to other areas, Tsum is a less exposed destination. So, there are many untrodden paths left to explore. The way to Tsum valley takes you past mountain peaks, deep passes and gorges, ancient monasteries, Chortens and Mani Walls. On the way to destination Tsum valley, your trek takes you past majestic peaks like Ganesh Himal, Sringi Himal and Boudha Himal Ranges.
At Breakfree Adventures, we take you on a trek of a lifetime to the Tsum Valley in our twenty-five day package tailored specially to this remote mystic valley. It starts with a drive to Arughat and further up to Soti Khola (Large Stream in Nepali). The hike initially tackles the Manaslu region to get to Tsum in which, you get to explore the Budhi Gandaki Valley with its mixed forests, terraced fields and mountain settlements. On leaving the Manaslu Valley, you get the feel of the excitement of entering into the hidden valley, like being the first to explore King Solomon’s Mines. You are greeted by Alpine forests, glacial rivers, and the warm hospitality of the local people. A total transformation to the surprise of you takes hold as if being thrown into a world where one finds it hard to believe, that civilization exists in a historic state. In Tsum, you get to feel, taste and take part, in the lifestyle back then and the evolution of the Buddhist religion and visits to monasteries built locally in the distant past such as Rachen Gompa and Mu Gompa. Returning only leaves memories of such a harsh but yet peaceful world. Making the trek, makes you feel, it is worth the effort. You conquer your inner soul both physically and spiritually.
Why is this trek worth taking?
This trek worth taking as it takes you to the centre of what Buddhism is all about. From the harsh but beautiful terrain, it sends out the message, that man can coexist with the bounties of nature whatever the circumstances can be and get gratification from it. This trek takes place in a world apart from the world in which we humans are now used to living. The terrain is beautiful in an isolated way, it gives one the peace of mind. And when the trek is finally over, you come out somewhat different and you begin to see life from a broader perspective. There is much more than the materialistic world from which we have come. You turn out both physically and mentally stronger and you get to see our environment from a different set of eyes, so much so, you would look forward to another one of our treks to Mustang.
Outline Trekking Itinerary for Manaslu and Tsum Valley Trek
Day 01 : Arrival at Kathmandu
Day 02 : Kathmandu Sightseeing and trek preparation
Day 03 : Drive to Soti Khola (710m) via Arughat (695m) 8-9 hrs drive
Day 04 : Soti Khola to Macha Khola (900m) 5-6 hrs
Day 05 : Macha Khola to Jagat (1410m) 6 hrs
Day 06 : Jagat to Philim (1590m) 3 hrs
Day 07 : Philim to Chumling (2363m) 6-7 hrs
Day 08 : Chumling to Chokhangparo (3010m) 5-6 hrs
Day 09 : Chokhangparo to Nile (3361m) 6-7 hrs
Day 10 : Nile to Mu Gompa (3700m) 3 hrs
Day 11 : Explore around Mu Gompa (3700m)
Day 12 : Mu Gompa to Rachen Gompa (3240m) 6 hrs
Day 13 : Rachen Gompa to Chumje (3230m) 5-6 hrs
Day 14 : Chumje to Bihi (3130m) 4-5 hrs
Day 15 : Bihi to Namrung (2540m) 6 hrs
Day 16 : Namrung to Lho (3180m) 4 hrs
Day 17 : Lho to Samagaon (3530m) 5-6 hrs
Day 18 : Rest Day at Samagoan (3530m)
Day 19 : Samagaon to Samdo (3860m) 4-5 hrs
Day 20 : Samdo to Dharmashala 5-6 hrs
Day 21 : Dharmashala to Bimthang (3890m) via Larkya La Pass (5213m)
Day 22 : Bimthang to Dharapani (1860m) 6-7 hrs
Day 23 : Drive Dharapani to Besisahar (1100m) 7 hrs
Day 24 : Drive from Besisahar to Kathmandu (1330m) 7-8 hrs
Day 25 : Transfer to airport for your onward destination
Trip Highlights
- Enjoy sightseeing at the UNESCO Word’s Heritage sites
- Hike past gushing rivers, green countryside, alpine meadows, valleys, glaciers
- Witness majestic view of Mt. Manaslu (8163m) including Himalchuli (7,893m), Shringi Himal (7,187m), Ngadichuli (7,871m)
- Explore varieties of floras & faunas while walking by remote Manaslu conservation area
- Cross the impressive Himalayan pass - Larkya La Pass at 5,213 metes
- Visit ancient monasteries & remote villages
- Get along with ethnic people and their culture
Itinerary
At your touch down at the International airport, a representative of Breakfree Adventures, will welcome you at the airports and drive you to you three star hotel for the night. If any time is left, you are free to refresh or explore the city till time for bed.
Exploration of the Kathmandu Valley begins straight after breakfast to Kathmandu Durbar Square - the historical palace of the not distance past. Later on it’s a visit to the UN heritage temple, Pashupatinath. It is a historical temple with great significance to Hindus globally as it has the revered deity of Lord Shiva. On completion of lunch, you are taken to the other side of town to a hillock on which stands the revered temple dedicated to Lord Buddha, by both Hindus and Buddhist alike, known as Syomyambhunath, also sometimes referred to as the monkey temple. On completion of this sightseeing tour, you will need to attend a seminar of your trek to Tsum Valley. The night is spent at hotel.
Early morning after breakfast, your drive begins to Soti Khola via Arughat. The four hour drive to Dhading Besi is smooth and the remaining four is a bit rough. On reach reaching Arughat, you driven further for an hour and a half to Soti Khola. You are put in a lodge for the night.
Completion of breakfast means you begin you first day’s full trek. Your hike takes on up and down walks in the beginning, till you pass through the forest and then continue upstream along Budhi Gandiki River. Finally, moving downward to the sandy beach of the river. From here, you continue up through a winding mountain path till Machha Khola. Here you are lodged at a lodge for the night
Today you hike is onto Jagat, via Tattopani (hot spring) but first you cross Machha Khola and Khorla Besi. Here you have opportunity of diving into the hot springs and get mineral cleansed. That being said, you will follow a trail in and out a forest till you cross Dovan Khola and continue upstream to Budhi Gandiki valley. The landscape totally change with gradual increase in elevation. Then you finally reach Jagat. Here you are lodged at a lodge for the night.
You just hike for three hours today, making a fun day. You follow a gentle uphill path. You then cross a suspension bridge over Budhi Gandiki River ahead of Philim. This is a big Gurung Community Village. Here you are housed at a lodge for the night
Heading to Chumling, the trail takes thick forest and breath-taking mountain views. On trekking for 6 to 7 hours, you reach the village of Chumling. Don't forget to take time out to visit the Chumling Gompa. It is one of the oldest Monasteries of the Village. You are housed for the night at a lodge.
Heading to Chokhangparo, the trail first takes you across a suspension bridge to the opposite side. Walking on, you begin to enjoy the spectacular view of Ganesh Himal. Crossing another bridge, you arrive at Gho, a village, but not before having to walk through Rainjam to Serpu Khola. Here on you climb up a trail to the village of Chokhangpora Paro. A clear weather gives you a wonderful view of Ganesh Himal and Himalchuli. You are housed for the night at a lodge.
Completing breakfast, you continue up a trail, over Chhokang Paro; be cautious of altitude sickness at this junction of time. At Lama Gaon, the trail goes over a suspension bridge to Rachen Gompa, better known as Nunnery Gompa. Visiting the Gompa, we then cross the Shiar Khola. Hiking on, we get to the Village Lar. It has a micro hydro power plant of its own. Then it’s through the village of Phurbe and Pangdun. Then getting to Chuhule Village, you will encounter an old historic Buddha Stupa on the way. From here this hike moves upstream, after which you cross a suspension bridge over a large stream into Nile. You are housed at the village in a lodge.
You have now almost reached the Tibetan border. Following the west bank of the valley, giving you landscape of Tibet, we slowly climb to Mu Gompa. It is a very old monastery. The trail here, is a trade route to Tibet and back. You come across a few caravans of yaks, supplying goods to the villages. We visit the nunnery and pond. The surrounding mountains give us a wonderful view. We stay for the night at the lodge.
We rest for the day at Mu Gompa and spend the day exploring the petite villages and monastery.
The hike today takes us to Rachen Gompa, nunnery located in the Shiar Valley at the foothills of the mountains on the border of Nepal and Tibet. It is one of the largest nunneries in the Tsum Valley. The nunnery homes showcase one thousand molded statues of Avalokiteshwara, in bright colours, thrones which are carved and large prayer wheels. The inside of the Gompa is painted with murals of Buddhism and its history. We stay for the night at a lodge
On the 13th day, the hike takes you from Rachen Gompa to Chumje through Gho onto Yaju and the day's destination, Chumje. You housed at a lodge for the night.
Now the hike is through the northern part of the Tsum Valley. You pass through Dorjan Khadka Village before getting to Rana. Here, you cross a large suspension bridge over the Manaslu Bud-Gandiki River and then ascend to the village of Bihi. You stay here at a lodge for the night.
It's onto Namrung after breakfast. You move upwards through a forest getting spectacular views of Mt. Manaslu along with other mountain ranges on the way. At Namrung, you are housed for the night at a lodge.
It is an easy hike to Lho. You ascend through a forest to Lihi and descend to Lho. On the way, you get lovely view of Ganesh Himal. Lho is one of the biggest villages in the upper valley. You are housed at Lho for the night at a lodge.
Today, you get to walk through verdue forest to Samagoan. You first move down to shyala Village getting lovely views of mountaisn on the way such as Himalchuli and other 29 peaks to the left, Manslu and others. You will spot glaciers too. Reaching Samagoan, which is a village mainly of the Tibetan community. It has a monastery that is the religious centre for the locals. You stay at a lodge for the night.
You get to rest today and visit the local monastery and explore the village. You stay for the night at the lodge.
The hike today to reach Samdu, is deserted and windy. You desend to Budi Gandiki River. You pass by quite a few Mani Walls as the valley begins to widen up. Then its Juniper and Birch forest of Kermo Kharka. On crossing a bridge over Budi Gandiki River, you ascend steeply to arrive at Samdo. It is close to the Tibetan region which has a Tibetan refugee camp. Get exotic views of Samdo. You are lodged at a lodge for the night.
The hike today might be strenuous but exciting at the same time. The reason being that you get to see quite a few mountain ranges, such as Himlung Himal (7126m), Cheo Himal (6820m), Gyaji Kung (7030m), Kang Guru (6981m), and Annapurna II (7937m). It is the hardest of the hiking days as this part becomes iced and difficult in winter to climb and descend. On arrival at Dharmasala, you are housed for the night at a lodge.
Today it is on a different path. An an hour into the hike, you cross two of Larkya La Passes at 5123m. Hiking here is with caution. After climbing downwards slowly and carefully, you reach Binthang. You stay at a lodge for the night.
Today we get to Dharapani Village, descending down all the way. You climb down via Burdin Khola and through a forest onto the terraced fields of Karche La, which is the highest cultivation in the valley. Going downstream along Dudh Khola, you reach Tilje Village. After passing a few villages, you get to Thonje at checkpoint. An hour later, you cross a bridge over Dudh Khola and reach the Village of Dharapani. You stay for the night at a lodg
On completion of breakfast, you are driven from Dharapani to Besisahar in a jeep which is 7 hours. You stay at a lodge for the night.
You have now completed the walking part of the itinerary, and you will be diven back to Kathmandu, along hairpin bends, with twist and turns along every corner. Reaching Kathmandu and with the time on hand, you can do some street shopping to take memories of Nepal back home. You stay for the night at a hotel.
Today a representative of Break Free Adventure, will bid you farewell at the airport for flight out home, three hours ahead of departure for in check formalities.
We hope you will have had a memorable and lasting experience of adventure of a lifetime by using our tailor made package for you, where your security and comfort is paramount to us.
Cost
What is Included
- Airport pick up/drop by a private vehicle.
- Three night’s accommodation in Kathmandu including breakfast as per the itinerary.
- Guided Kathmandu city tour at 4 UNESCO World Heritage Sites with private vehicle and guide.
- Kathmandu – Arughat & Besisahar - Kathmandu transfers by a private vehicle.
- Arughat - Soti Khola & Dharapani – Besisahar by a local jeep.
- All accommodations during the trek at lodges/Teahouse.
- All meals (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) during the trek.
- Experienced Government licensed English speaking trekking guide and necessary porters (1 Porter for 2 trekkers) on the trek.
- Trekking staff costs like their transportation, food, accommodation, wages, and insurance.
- Manaslu special permit fee.
- Annapurna & Manaslu conservation area entrance permit fee.
- Trekker's Information Management System (TIMS) card fees. (Please bring 3 passport size photos for TIMS & Permit)
- First Aid medical kit (carried by your trek guide).
- Trek gears like duffle bag, down jacket, sleeping bag and walking pole. (To be returned after the trek)
- Our souvenir to you - Breakfree Adventures T-shirt, trekking map and trip achievement certificate.
- Farewell dinner in Authentic Nepali Restaurant after the trek completion.
- All government and local taxes, VAT.
What is Not Included
- Lunch or Dinner in Kathmandu.
- Monuments entrance fees while sightseeing in Kathmandu.
- Nepal visa fee (bring accurate USD cash, US$30 per person for 15 days, and two passport photos)
- Extra accommodations in Kathmandu if required.
- International airfare and travel insurance.
- Any kinds of drinks or personal expenses (tea/coffee, hot chocolate, boiled water, bottled water, soft drinks, beer, phone calls, laundry, battery recharge, hot shower etc.)
- Tips for guide and porters.
FAQs
Manaslu is the eighth highest mountain in the world located in the west-central part of Nepal. Trekking into the Manaslu region is an off-the-beaten-path trekking and goes to Manaslu Conservation Area Project also involves crossing the Larkya La Pass at an altitude of 5,213 meters.
Tsum Valley is located in northern Gorkha in Nepal considered as a sacred Himalayan pilgrimage valley. One can witness spectacular views of mountains like Ganesh Himal, Sringi Himal and others. Tsum means vivid and the valley is rich in age-old culture, traditions and art.
Manaslu and Tsum valley trekking is trekking into the remote Manaslu region and the scared Tsum Valley. You get to witness it’s unique culture resembling to Tibet n the upper Budi Gandaki river. On the course of the trek, you have to cross Larkya La (5100m) with great view of Mt. Manaslu.
Manaslu permit cost is US$30 per person for both Manaslu and Annapurna Conservation Areas and there’s another special permit is required since Manaslu is the restricted area.
Yes, special permit required for Manaslu trek is required since Manaslu is the restricted area where during high trek season (Sep till Nov) the cost is US$100 per person for a week and US$15 per person per day beyond a week. On off-season (Dec till Aug), the cost is US$75 per person for a week and beyond a week is US$10 per person per day. All of these permits and fees are already covered your tour cost.
You can’t go alone or get a Manaslu permit since it being a restricted area. The permit must be issued via a registered government trekking agency and the trek organized by a trekking agency.
No, TIMS card isn’t required when the special permit for Manaslu is being issued including the entrance permit for Manaslu and Annapurna Conservation Area projects.
Looking into the number of trekkers visit each season Manaslu region is less crowded than Everest or Annapurna regions and since it’s being remote and restricted area, so you will get to witness the pristine nature and less crowded trails and lodges.
Manaslu Tsum valley trekking itinerary starts with a drive to Arughat via Dhadig Besi from Kathmandu which takes about 8-9 hours. Kathmandu to Dhading Besi road is smooth but from Dhading Besi to Arughat is off-road. The trek ends at Besisahar and drives back to Kathmandu which is 7-8 hours road journey.
Manaslu circuit and Tsum valley trek difficulty falls under the category of strenuous trek involving crossing high mountain pass over 5000 meters with trekking trails from easy to rough to rocky exposed sections. There are series of ups and downs and some parts of the trail may be covered in snow. You need to have a good level of fitness with the average walking hours of 6-8 hours.
The best time for trekking around Manaslu and the Tsum valley is Spring (March to May) and Autumn (September to November). Monsoon (Jun-Aug) will be rainy and muddy trails while during winter (Nov-Feb) is too cold and misty making visibility poor. October is the most preferred and busiest month where you will many other trekkers on the trail.
Trekking guide to Manaslu and Tsum valley is definitely required since it’s the remote and restricted area where an experienced guide who knows the area well must be taken where he shall take care of everything including leading the way and will help for any emergencies like altitude sickness.
Accommodations on Manaslu and Tsum trek is very basic but with good and comfortable lodges. Toilets are usually shared. Lodges will provide you blankets but it’s important to carry your own extra sleeping bag for extra warm especially crossing Larkya la pass at high altitude. The camping option is also available for this trek depending upon your wish.
All kinds of food including continental and Nepali cuisines are available during Manaslu circuit via Tsum valley trek food. Vegetables served are organic and usually locally produced. For non-veg, please check with your guide if the meat is fresh as it may have been stored for a long time. Basic food will be dal, bhat, noodles etc. Also at some points, you can’t find lodges en-route (only during morning and evening for night stays) so taking along dry fruits, granola bars for a quick energy boost is suggested.
Wifi on trekking around Manaslu and the Tsum valley isn’t much available and some lodges in Samagaun and Samdo have wi-fi and costs extra. Mobile phone service network is available only at 40% of the Manaslu area. If you are buying 4G sim card in Nepal then Ncell, the local company, is suggested.
Drinking Water in Manaslu is available which will roughly cost Rs. 200 (US$2 approx.) per bottle at lower elevation and Rs. 400 (US$4 approx.) per bottle at higher elevations. Purification tablets can also be used which can be bought in Kathmandu before trek. Water resource is available en-route and usually water at the mountain isn’t polluted as in the cities.
Travel insurance for Manaslu circuit via Tsum valley trek is definitely required. It should cover helicopter rescue costs and medical expenses. In case of altitude sickness or other medical conditions, helicopter rescue may require. You are recommended to get travel insurance that covers even at higher altitudes i.e. up to 6000m. The insurance policy usually doesn’t cover over 3,000 meters of altitude. So, make sure these things while purchasing travel insurance.
You can charge all your things during the trek except at Gum. pa Lungdang and Dharmasala. The charging cost is extra more or less a couple of dollars as per the locations.
Altitude sickness on Manaslu circuit and Tsum valley trek can occur as this trek goes to higher altitudes, the highest point being Larkya La Pass (5213m). To avoid altitude sickness, drinking plenty of water and walking slowly is recommended besides the itinerary is specially planned with enough acclimatization days. With good preparation before trek and mental preparedness, altitude sickness can be avoided.
Your hotel where you stay in Kathmandu will store your luggage that you don’t want to take to trek without any charge. Later on, you can pick up your luggage after the trek.
Trip Info
Useful Information
We will provide you with comprehensive information on the every trek and tour we arrange. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you require more information or have any questions, we are more than happy to assist you in anyway.
When to go:
Spring (February, March, April, May) and Autumn (October, November) are the best seasons for the Manaslu & Tsum Valley Trekking. Trekking in summer/monsoon (June, July) will be affected by rain but summer trek could be a boon for a keen botanist. The trekking routes are crowded during spring and autumn but during monsoon and winter the routes are not packed and you could enjoy rather best of nature.
Travel Insurance:
Travel insurance is highly recommended and is in fact compulsory should you be going trekking, rafting, paragliding etc. We require that, at a minimum, you are covered for personal injury, medical expenses, repatriation expenses, helicopter rescue, loss of luggage, etc. We strongly recommend that the policy also covers personal liability, cancellation, curtailment and loss of luggage and personal effects. Please check with your insurance company that adventure activities and trekking above 3000m are covered in your policy, as some companies do not cover such things. You must carry proof of insurance (e.g. your insurance certificate) with you on the holiday; if you cannot provide this at the start of the holiday, you will be required to take out a suitable policy at that time.
Meals and Accommodation:
In Kathmandu, we normally use 3 stars hotel with breakfast but can upgrade upon request. During the Manaslu & Tsum Valley Trekking, we provide the best available lodge which is called Tea house(lodge). Tea Houses are more like hotels, with hot showers, western food, and private rooms (twin sharing). Some guesthouses are basic with shared washing and toilet facilities. If you are travelling in a group, you will share a room with someone else of the same gender from your group. If you prefer a single room, you may indicate your preference on request and pay a supplement. Keep in mind that there are several places which do not allow single accommodations during peak season, but we will try our best to accommodate your preferences if possible. In this arrangement overnight halts with dinner and breakfast will be in Tea-houses (Lodges) and lunches in local restaurants en-route. Furthermore as you will be staying in locally owned lodges you will be benefiting and interacting with the local community. It will give you a true feel for the Nepalese people and their lives.
We provide quality food in sufficient quantities (breakfast, lunch and dinner) from guesthouses chosen from a menu. While Manaslu & Tsum Valley Trekking, your guide will help with menu selection and ensure that you get the best value meals possible. Although the food is usually plentiful and delicious, you should be aware that the menu is not normally extensive due to the extreme locations. Most teahouses offer a variety of rice and noodle dishes, as well as soup and seasonal vegetables. A variety of cereals, bread and egg dishes are generally available for breakfast. There will also be plenty of snacks available such as biscuits, chocolate and soft drinks and in some areas you will find fresh fruit in season. You can buy bottled mineral water from local lodges and shops en route or you can also ask your guide to fill your water bottle with boiled water and treat with water purification pills.
Fitness and Experience Required:
Our 25 days Manaslu & Tsum Valley Trekking is moderate to strenuous trek suitable for passionate walkers who have ability to walk at least 5-7 hours a day with a light day pack. Walking in higher altitude is physically demanding than walking in the lower altitudes; however, if you are in excellent health with average physical fitness and have positive attitude, self confidence and strong determination, you can accomplish the 25 days Manaslu & Tsum Valley Trekking successfully. Exercising and jogging regularly for some weeks prior of the trip are good idea to enhance your strength and stability. Past hiking experience would be an asset but no technical skill is required for this trip. Participants with pre-existing medical conditions such as heart, lung, and blood disease should inform us before booking the trek.
The Trekking Group:
For Manaslu & Tsum Valley Trekking, there will be one Guide, assistant Guide (6 trekkers: 1 assistant guide) and porter for luggage carrying (2 trekkers: 1 porter). This arrangement ensures that should anybody in the group is sick; the trip can still go ahead as planned. We can run the Manaslu & Tsum Valley Trekking for group of any size, but generally have a maximum of sixteen people, as we’ve found this to be the optimum size for a successful trip. However, if you’d like to make a group booking for more than twelve people together, we can arrange this too.
Trekking Guides and Staff:
The most significant thing that makes your Manaslu & Tsum Valley Trekking successful, enjoyable and memorable is the expert, experienced, courteous and helpful trek and Guide and the crew members who have ability of operating your days in the mountain smoothly. Your trip will be led by the best and most professional Guide. All of our Trekking Guides are carefully selected on the basis of their appropriate experience, Guiding skills and personal aptitude. With an objective of sustaining local communities Breakfree Adventures employs staffs who have plenty of knowledgeable about culture, flora and fauna, geography, and history of Nepal. Trekking Guide of Breakfree Adventures are also trained with following trainings to make them educated on potential medical issues during their trek, biodiversity and environmental issues, English language, etc:
- Intensive Wilderness First Aid – KEEP (Kathmandu Environmental Educational Project)
- Trekking Guide Training – Nepal Governments Ministry of Tourism & Civil Aviation department of Hotel Management and Tourism Training Centre of Nepal
- Eco Trekking Workshop and Adventure Meet
- TAAN (Trekking Agents Association of Nepal)
- English Language – KEEP (Kathmandu environment education project)
- Conservation and Biodiversity TAAN
Rock, Ice Climbing and Mountaineering (Climbing leaders) Nepal Mountaineering Association
Our Trekking Guides obviously speak English sufficient enough to communicate but please consider this is not our mother language. The guides and porters know the routes and locality like the back of their hand, they practice the local culture themselves and they are extremely passionate about their country and its cultural aspects.
Climate and Weather:
The climate of Nepal is as varied as its geography. The low-lying Terai has a sub-tropical monsoonal climate. The Himalayan foothills, where most of our treks take place, are best in the cool dry season from September to May. The traditional trekking season in Nepal is late September to December, with October and November generally recognized as having the best weather. Spring is also a popular time of year with warmer weather and the advantage of seeing spring flowers and rhododendrons in bloom. The visibility is good and days are pleasantly warm, although nights can be cold, and snow is possible above 3,000 meters.
Himalayan weather can be unpredictable where nights are generally cooler and days warmer. It’s a bit colder during the winter season (Jan to Feb) but days can be quite warm and lovely if the sun is shining. You can expect a bit of snow in the months of January/February and December. Expect the unexpected! The temperature could be as high as 20 deg C to -15 deg C low.
Safety and Security:
Security and safety are a high priority of our company however there are risks associated with adventure travel, that you should consider before booking .Our trip operators constantly monitor their areas of operation and will cancel or re-route a trip if they feel a destination is unsafe. The decision to travel to a particular country or region is a personnel one.
Responsible Travel
Breakfree Adventures is a leading trekking and travel agency with dedicated travel Professionals who are well trained to give you the best of what Nepal has to offer. Our professional team follows a social philosophy that accepts responsibility for the local people and the environment in which we work. We respect the natural environment and the culture of our country, and we help travellers from around the world discover the natural beauty and cultural treasures of Nepal. We know that responsible travel tries to minimize the impact of tourism on the environment and maximize employment and income-generating opportunities for local communities. The whole of Nepal, including those living in remote rural areas that have very few other opportunities for development, benefits from sustainable tourism.
Breakfree Adventures is passionate about preserving the environment. As responsible tour guides in Nepal, we strive to maintain a symbiotic relationship with the local communities through which we travel. While trekking to different destinations, we choose environmentally- friendly lodges that respect the needs of their staff members. We take care of our staff as well as our valued clients. During our treks and other trips, we follow a zero garbage policy (“pack in, pack out”) and leave nothing behind in the campsites. We always welcome your feedback and comments regarding responsible travel, so please send an e-mail to let us know what you think.
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