If you have been following the news out of Nepal this week, you have probably seen the heartbreaking footage from Rasuwa district, where a sudden flash flood tore through the Nepal-Tibet border area on August 26, 2026. Our thoughts are […]
Mount Manaslu Nepal: The Complete Guide to the 8th Highest Mountain, Its History, Culture and the Manaslu Circuit Trek
Mount Manaslu rises to 8,163 meters above sea level in the Gorkha district of Nepal, the eighth highest mountain on earth and one of only fourteen peaks anywhere that clear the 8,000 meter mark. For decades it lived in the […]
20 Reasons to Trek the Manaslu Circuit and Tsum Valley
The Manaslu Circuit and Tsum Valley Trek is one of the best options in Nepal if you want to get away from the busy trekking routes. The trail takes you through the Budhi Gandaki Valley, traditional mountain villages, forests, Buddhist […]
Manaslu Circuit Trek for Seniors & Travelers Over 50: Complete Guide
One question arrives more often than almost any other when people research the Manaslu Circuit Trek: “Can someone my age actually do this?” It is a fair question, and it deserves an honest answer rather than a promotional one. Age is […]
Manaslu Circuit Trek: The Complete Guide From a Local Guide
Written by Kiran Basnet, Founder and Licensed Trekking Guide at Manaslu Treks and Expedition. Twenty plus completions of the Manaslu Circuit since 2018. Updated for the 2026 and 2027 trekking seasons. People write to me almost every week asking the […]
Best Trek After a Breakup: Why Manaslu Tsum Valley Trek Is Worth Considering
A breakup, a burnout, or a stretch of months that just wore you down rarely comes with a clear next step. Most people in that position do not want another beach resort with a pool bar and a checklist of […]
Why Is the Tsum Valley Trek Getting Popular? A Local Guide’s Perspective on Nepal’s Hidden Himalayan Valley
Five years ago, we would get maybe one or two inquiries a month about the Tsum Valley Trek. Most people asked about Everest Base Camp or the Annapurna Circuit; an inquiry, Lesley, was something we mentioned almost as an afterthought, […]
Who Can Do the Tsum Valley Trek? Fitness, Age, Difficulty & Preparation Guide
If you are reading this, you are probably trying to answer one honest question before you spend money on flights, permits and gear. Who can do the Tsum Valley Trek? You have seen the photos of prayer flags and old […]
History and Culture of Manaslu Tsum Valley
The Monasteries of Tsum Valley Tsum Valley is home to a cluster of monasteries and nunneries that anchor both its religious calendar and its social structure. Mu Gompa, sitting near 3700 meters close to the Tibetan border, is the most […]
Manaslu Circuit Trek in April: Rhododendrons, Weather and Complete Spring Guide 2026
The Manaslu Circuit Trek in April is one of the two finest times of year to walk this remote Himalayan route, and trekkers who choose spring over autumn are rewarded with something that October simply cannot offer: rhododendron forests blazing […]
