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The Manaslu Tsum Valley trek is an outstanding opportunity to get to one of Nepal's most remote and traditional zones. Located near the Ganesh Himal and Shringi Himal, the landscape presents the most picturesque view with high Himalayan peaks that surround the area. As you move from one terrain to the other, from the low altitudinal sub-tropical zone to the high alpine desert areas, there is a rich fauna and floral endowment of Rhododendrons, Pine forests, and Himalayan wildlife. Every step of the trail involves crossing picturesque villages and farm terraces beneath massive monasteries of antiquity. One feature of the Manaslu Tsum valley trek in manaslu region is that it offers the possibility of visiting some magnificent monasteries, including Mu Gompa and Rachen Gompa. These are centuries old and have become spiritual centers for Tibetan Buddhism, giving a very calm and somewhat mysterious feeling. The Tsum Valley is full of myths and legends, and some aspects of both tales and Tibetan traditions are seen in its houses, customs, and celebrations. On the way, you will visit Milarawa Cave, where the saint meditates, and cross suspension bridges in front of the mighty Budhi Gandaki River, making the trek a little more fun. Apart from the conventional natural and spiritual aspects, the Tsum Valley trek provides a charming cultural encounter as you meet the Tsumba community. Friendly hosts and unique Tibetan-like settings allow the visitors to glimpse how people of the modern bamboo-built structure can have a simple and healthy life. Here, you can see local handicrafts, try Tibetan cuisine, and rest in Tatopani’s hot natural springs. During the last few days, fantastic visions of the sunrises, clear skies, and stars bring splendid memories for trekkers of this calm Himalayan abode.