Tsum Valley Trekking
The remote Tsum Valley is one of the hidden gems of Nepal. Tsum Valley is known as the Beyul Kyimolung, the holy hidden valley of happiness, first described by Guru Rimpoche (Padmasambhava) in the eighth century. Milarepa meditated in the caves of Piren Phu and there are centuries old nunneries.
The Tibetan Buddhist culture is still very prevalent in Tsum and the scenery is just stunning, with beautiful forests and countryside, with Ganesh Himal towering above the valley. Tsum comes from the Tibetan word ‘Tsombo’, which means vivid and after visiting Tsum, you can only agree.
Many people combine the Tsum Valley with the Manaslu Circuit, starting in Arughat Bazaar and ending in Besisahar, which is also the starting point for the Annapurna circuit. You can already catch a jeep further north from Dharapani onwards. Others proceed back to Arugath the same way, a circuit is not possible.
You start low, walking through green countryside, and passing small Hindu villages. You enter the Tsum Valley going right from the main trail and you soon enter a beautiful forest with pines and rhododendrons. Heading eastwards, the valley opens up to reveal a beautiful countryside and small Tibetan-style villages.
Trip Highlights
Trip Duration: 21 Days
Trek Duration: 16 Days
Grade: Moderate
Highest Point: 4700m.
Best Season: Mar,Apr, May,Sep,Oct, Nov,Dec
Activities: Trekking & Cultural Excursion
Accommodation: Deluxe Hotels in City & Lodges/Camping in Trekking
Group Size: Min 2 to 25
Trip Itinerary
Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu. 4,265 feet. Met upon arrival.
Day 02: Sightseeing and free day in Kathmandu. Hotel.
Day 03: Drive from Kathmandu to Arughat Bazaar. 1,755 feet.
Day 04: Trek to Liding along the Soti Khola River. 6 to 7 hours of trekking. 2,820 feet.
Day 05: To Machha Khola. (6 to 7 hours). 3,050 feet.
Day 06: Machha Khola to Doban (6 to 7 hours). 4,625 feet.
Day 07: The village of Philim. (6 hours). 5,085 feet.
Day 08: To Chumling (Lower Tsum). (7 hours of trekking). 7,750 feet.
Day 09: Chhokangparo Village (Upper Tsum). (5 to 6 hours of trekking). 9,875 feet.
Day 10: To Nile/Chhule and visit Milarepa Piren Phu Cave along the way. (6 to 7 hours). 11,025 feet.
Day 11: Mu Gompa (12,140 feet) and visit Dhephyudonma Gompa (13,320 feet). 4 to 5 hours of trekking).
Day 12: Rest and exploration day.
Day 13: The Rachen Gompa (5 hours trekking). 10,630 feet.
Day 14: Rachen Gompa to Dumje (6 to 7 hours of trekking). 8,005 feet.
Day 15: To Gompa Lungdang (6 to 7 hours of trekking). 10,500 feet.
Day 16: Trek to Tatopani (6 to 7 hours of trekking). 5,805 feet.
Day 17: Trek to Soti Khola. (6 to 7 hours of trekking). 2,360 feet.
Day 18: Return to Arughat Bazaar. (6 to 7 hours of trekking). 1,755 feet.
Day 19: Drive to Kathmandu (8 to 9 hours). Hotel.
Day 20: Free day in Kathmandu. Hotel.
Day 21: Transfer to the Kathmandu International Airport for our departure.
| Trekking Destination: | Kathmandu - Arughat - Kathmandu |
| Group Size: | 01-25 |
| Highest Access of the Trekking: | - |
| Grade: |  |
| Transportation: | Surface |
| Mode of Trekking Tour: | Camping |
| Trekking Hour: | 4-6 |
| Total Days: | 21 Days |
The cost of each trip differs as per the size of group, choice of hotel, client's interest of service and correction in our itinerary.
For Price of this trip, please contact us
Tour Cost Include:
| » | Accomodation in Kathmandu with bed and breakfast |
| » | Equipment: Trekking tents, Dining tent, Kitchen Tent, Toilet Tent, Table and chairs, Mattresses during the trekking |
| » | All Food for trekking ( Breakfast, lunch, dinner) prepared by our cook |
| » | Staff: 1 Trekking Guide, 1 Cook, 1 Kitchen and necessary porters |
| » | All transportation by car/ van/ bus |
| » | Trekking crews of insurance |
| » | Trekking allowance, food allowance for trekking crews |
| » | Our service charge |
| » | Airpot pick up and drop |
| » | Personal trekking equipment |
| » | Personal Insurance for travel to Nepal |
| » | Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu |
| » | Emergency Rescue evacuation |
| » | Trekking Sleeping bag |
| » | Personal expenses |
| » | Tipping (Tips) |
| » | Bar bills and beverage |
| » | Departures taxes |
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