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Tsum Valley Trek

Tsum Valley Trek

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Overview of Tsum Valley Trek

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Key Information

Region:

Tsum Valley Nepal

Activities:

Tsum Valley Trekking, Hiking, Cultural Observation

Accommodation:

Tent Camp

Access:

Kathmandu to Arughat.

Transport:

Local Bus and Jeep

Best Season:

March to May and September to December

Grade:

Moderate

Altitude:

4060m

Duration:

19

Destination

Nepal

Type

Moderate to Strenuous

Group

2-20 pax

Tsum Valley Trekking Highlights

  • Cultural Sightseeing Tour of Kathmandu.
  • Trekking Experience from Low Foothills to High Himalayas Landscapes
  • Remote Wilderness of Tsum Valley
  • Peaceful Trekking Experiences
  • Fascinating Himalayas Views
  • Great Cultural and Spiritual Experience
  • Camping Adventure
  • Touring in Kathmandu and plow through from here.
  • Neoteric and esoteric trek.
  • Confronting trek with extravagant mountains spectacle.
  • Exploring monasteries, blessed cave and customary villages of the mountain.
  • Discovers various Chortens, Mani walls, prayer flags of the region.
  • Trekking experience through the deep ravine, trails, and outmoded hamlets.
  • Enjoying a farewell dinner with a cultural program in Kathmandu.

The Tsum Valley, situated at the edge of the secluded Himalayas (border of Tibet) is one of the world’s remote Himalayan Valley’s, which take you to the secret Tibetan Buddhist land surrounded with the majestic Sringi Himal, Ganesh Himal, and Boudha Himal ranges. Trekking to this high and mysterious valley also offers us to encounter with the Tibetan like people (Tsumba people belongs to Tibetan origin) and their interesting culture, art, dialect, religion and traditional practices. Taking place in the northern part of Manaslu, the Tsum Valley Treks is considered as a restricted area until 2008. Still, it is a less populated trekking area in Nepal.
Trekking through the virgin and off the beaten path with the great Himalayas vista is really awe- inspiring. Tsum valley trekking in Nepal has been a focal point for adventure trekkers or out-door lovers. Exploring the hidden Valley (Shangri-La), century old monasteries, and The Mu Gompa is really amazing. The Tsum Valley  is filled with rich cultural and traditional with Buddhist monasteries, Chortens, prayers walls, nunneries, ancients’ religious monuments, and many more. This hidden Nepal trekking trail provides us an opportunity to trek through the Budi Gandaki River Valley by exploring the varied Tibetan communities such as; Chhokangpro, and many more.

Tsum Valley trek cost

The cost for the Tsum Valley trek varies depending on the number of people in the group. Here's a breakdown:

Number of Pax Cost per Person (USD)
1 $2095
2 $1595
3 to 6 $1555
7 to 10 $1535
11+ $1515

The Tsum Valley trek begins

This amazing Tsum Valley Short Trek begins with our experienced and professional guide of Skyline Treks and Expedition. We will begin with a scenic drive to Arughat from the capital city of Nepal. Following the wonderful Budi Gandaki Valley, we will begin our official trek from Arughat and trail goes through the Manaslu trekking trail. This provides you the feeling of the hidden valley. Further trekking will cross the beautiful alpine forest, glacial river and varied ethnic native settlements. On the way to Tsum Valley trekking, you will get a chance to get involved with the native people and enjoy the warm hospitality of the people. Passing the lower Buri Gandaki regions of Living, Machhakhola, Jagat and Philim, we will also explore the ancient Gombas of the region such as Mu Gompa, Rachen Gompa, Dephyudonma Gompa and century old monasteries.After exploration of the hidden isolated Tsum Valley in Nepal, we will return back to Kathmandu with the Skyline Treks and Expedition guide.

Tsum Valley Trek Itinerary

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  • Arrive at Tribhuvan International airport at Kathmandu.
  • Our representative will greet you and drop you to your hotel.
  • Hotel check-in and offer a welcome drink.
  • Take some rest
  • In the evening, our representative will provide you a brief explanation about the further trek.
  • Stroll around the Thamel bazaar for making the place familiar.
  • Dinner and stay overnight in the hotel.

  • Early morning breakfast.
  • Full day sightseeing tour in Kathmandu.
  • Discover UNESCO World Heritage Sights: Pashupatinath Temple, Boudhanath Stupa,Swayambunath Temple and Royal Kathmandu Durbar Square.
  • Prepare for the next day trek.
  • Dinner and stay overnight in the same hotel.

  • Morning breakfast and departure.
  • Leave the Kathmandu and drive towards Arughat.
  • On the way, you can enjoy and witness the local settlements and scenic surrounding on the way.
  • The further drive will take you down into the western mountains by following the Dhadingbesi.
  • After crossing the Head Quarter of the District, you will continue driving on a bumpy road.
  • You will enjoy witnessing vertiginous greenery hills on the way.
  • Dinner and stay overnight in the guest house of Arughat.

  • Morning breakfast and departure.
  • You will begin official trekking from Arughat.
  • Continue trek by following the beautiful bridge over the Budhi Gandaki river
  • Walk on the western part of Arughat.
  • Continue trek to the north part of the trail by following the bazaar, covered with firm surface.
  • We will pass by the hydro-electric power plant, rice, and millet field and come up to Mangaltar.
  • The further trek will take us to the beautiful forest before reaching Shanti bazaar and cross the beautiful suspension bridge over the Arkhet Khola.
  • Trail change gradually steeper with the view of Budhi Gandaki valley and reach to the Arkhet bazaar.
  • Descend down and witness the stunning waterfalls and trek gradually climb up to Kuerepani.
  • From here we will walk on a beautiful descend to Soti Khola.
  • Dinner and stay overnight in the teahouse at Soti Khola.
Elevation
700

  • Morning breakfast and departure.
  • Trek continue through the Seti Khola to Machha Khola, which is situated at the elevation 870m.
  • Continue journey from the Soti Khola and cross the bridge over the stream and pass by the beautiful treeless of Sal Forest.
  • Continue to ascend trek and follow the Khursane and cross two steamy waterfalls and aside attached cliff.
  • You will also follow the rice terraces field and cross the Gurung Village.
  • Along the route enjoy witnessing local people working in their field.
  • The further trek will reach to Machha Khola.
  • Enjoy the beautiful scenery of Soti Khola and Maccha Khola.
  • Overnight at Machha Khola.
Elevation
870

  • Morning breakfast and departure.
  • Continue trek through the narrow trail making some minor ups and downs.
  • Cross the Tharo Khola and follow the rocky ravine and reach Khorlabesi.
  • Trek more ups and downs and reach Tatopani where you can enjoy bathing natural hot spring.
  • After exploration hot spring you will climb over another ridge and cross the suspension bridge over the Budhi Gandaki.
  • Climb on a wide, well-crafted staircase, then across a landslide and over a ridge to Dobhan.
  • Crossing a suspension bridge over the Dobhan Khola and you can continue to ascend trail on the rugged trail to Duman.
  • Ascend up by following the Budhi Gandaki and reach Yaru Khola.
  • Cross a suspension bridge over the Yaru Khola and continue climb trail to Tharo Bharyang.
  • The further trek will follow the west bank of the Budhi Gandaki and climb towards the beautiful village of Jagat.
  • Dinner and stay overnight in the guest house at Jagat.
Elevation
2340

  • Morning breakfast and dinner
  • Continue trek and ascend atop of a rocky ridge before reaching to Salleri and descend to Sirdibas.
  • Cross Ghatta Khola and ascend towards Philim, a large Gurung settlement.
  • Trek by following the beautiful forest with the magnificent views of Himalayas ranging and the valley.
  • The further trek takes us to the Chisapani.
  • Dinner and stay overnight in the teahouse.        
Elevation
1660

  • Early morning breakfast and departure.
  • Continue trek through passing Ekle Bhatti and cross a gorge and view the beautiful waterfall and pass into the pine forests.
  • Descend through following the beautiful pine and rhododendron forest and reach to the Tsum valley, the sacred pilgrimage site.
  • The further trek will pass Lokpa, a small pretty village with the of Mt, Himalchuli (7893m) and Boudha Himal.
  • From Lokpa, the trail descends half an hour towards Lungwa Khola and we will hike up the difficult trail for about two hours more distant.
  • Walk through the pine and rhododendron forest and reach Gumlung.
  • Afterward, we will trek by following Siyar Khola and reach to Chumling.
  • Explore the village and ancient Chumling Gompa.
  • Enjoy stunning Mountain views of Shringi Himal.
  • Dinner and stay overnight in the teahouse.
Elevation
2386

  • Early morning breakfast and departure.
  • Continue trek through Crossing the suspension bridge over the river.
  • Enjoy the great views of Ganesh Himal during walking.
  • Cross the Rainjam to Serpu Khola and bridge over the river and arrive at the Gho Village.
  • Around another 2 hours, climb trek will take us to the village of Chhokangparo.
  • Enjoy the views of Himalchuli at 7893 meters and Ganesh Himal at7140m.
  • Dinner and stay overnight in the guest house at Chokhangparo.
Elevation
3010

  • Morning breakfast and departure.
  • Continue trek through the villages of Ngakyu, Leru, Lama Gaun.
  • Visit a cave and pay homage during your trek.
  • Explore the meditations cave.
  • Continue trek by following the Burji, Phurbe and Pangdun villages.
  • Explore magnificent big Buddhist Stops on the way to Chhule and Nile.
  • Dinner and stay overnight in the Nile guest house.
Elevation
3361

  • Morning breakfast and departure.
  • Continue trek with a short hike to the west valley through the Tibetan terrain.
  • We will walk up to the Mu Gompa and explore the ancient’s monastery.
  • Visit the Dhephu Doma Gompa and further trek will take us to the Mu Gompa.
  • Mu Gompa is known as the stockrooms for small and big monasteries.
  • Explore the beautiful century-old Monasteries and Gumpa.
  • Dinner and stay overnight in the teahouse.
Elevation
3700

  • Morning breakfast and departure.
  • Today we will trek almost close to the Tibetan border.
  • Walk to the west bank of the valley through the Tibetan landscapes.
  • Stroll around the Mu Gompa and visit the beautiful ancient’s monastery.
  • Visit the Dhephu Doma Gompa.
  • Enjoy sightseeing of the whole Mu Gompa Region.
  • Explore the Mu Gompa, the largest monastery in the region.
  • Dinner and stay overnight in the guest house in Mu Gompa.

  • Early morning breakfast and departure
  • Continue trek and trek through the Chhule and Phurbe, on the east bank of the Shiar Khola.
  • Eventually, we will come up to Burgi village, the small pretty village.
  • Subsequently, we will conquer to the Milarepa Cave (Piren Phu) which is widely known for its world-class sights serving as, Poshyop glacier, Kipu Himal and Churke Himal.
  • Dinner and stay overnight in the teahouse.
Elevation
3245

  • Early morning breakfast and departure
  • Continue trek through descending down the trail until we reach to Chhokang Paro.
  • The further trek will climb up to Gho.
  • Descend down and reach to the Sapru Khola by crossing the bridge and walk along the lower valley of Tsum.
  • Little further trek takes us to the Chumling.
  • Dinner and stay overnight in the teahouse.
Elevation
2367

  • Morning breakfast and departure.
  • Continue trek towards Lokpa.
  • We will continue to the south on a level trail, enjoying the marvelous Samba falls.
  • At the end of the day, we gain Philim.
  • Dinner and stay overnight in the teahouse. 
Elevation
1570

  • After morning breakfast, we will leave Philim.
  • Continue trek from Philim to Khorlabesi past Jagat and Tatopani.
  • The descending trail will bring to Sirdibas and lastly gain to Jagat.
  • More descend lead us to Yaruphant.
  • We will trek through the dry atmosphere and enter into the subtropical green vegetation.
  • The walk climbs up to Dobhan, and reach to Tatopani, the place famous for natural hot spring.
  • Enjoy bathing in the natural hot spring and get a dip to relieve and relax from your exhausted muscles.
  • The further trek will take us to the Khorlabesi.
  • Dinner and stay overnight in the teahouse.   
Elevation
970

  • Early morning breakfast and departure.
  • Continue trek through passing by the Tharo Khola
  • Go ahead through the rocky gorge and descend till to the river and cross the beautiful Machha Khola village.
  • We will follow Budhi Gandaki River and come up to Gurung village at Labubesi.
  • Through the rocky trail, we will pass two waterfalls on the side of a big cliff.
  • After that we make Khursane; we will walk along the ridgeline over Budhi Gandaki and pass by the beautiful Sal forests.
  • The further trek will cross the bridge over the Soti Khola.
  • Dinner and stay overnight in the teahouse.
Elevation
700

  • Morning breakfast and departure.
  • Continue journey by the drive towards the Kathmandu by private local bus.
  • As we begin our journey, we will cross the beautiful waterfalls, Arkhet Khola, Budhi Gandaki Valley on the way.
  • The further journey will cross the Shanti Bazaar by following the beautiful forest and reach to Maltar.
  • Cross Arughat Bazaar by following the Marshyangdi and Trishuli rivers with the breathtaking views of mountains, green hills, hanging villages, Terrance farm and finally
  • after 7 to 8 hours drive we will reach to Kathmandu.
  • As you reach Kathmandu, hotel check-in and take some rest.
  • In the evening, you can enjoy a farewell dinner with a typical Nepali cultural program.
  • Stay overnight in the same hotel in Kathmandu.
Elevation
1300

Early morning breakfast.
You can visit the world heritage sites of Kathmandu Valley.
You can do some souvenir shopping in the vibrant Thamel if you want.
Enjoy farewell dinner with the typical Nepali cultural program in the evening to celebrate the successful completion of our journey.
Stay overnight in the same hotel at Kathmandu.
Note: Visiting UNESCO World Heritage Sightseeing in Kathmandu is optional.

Elevation
1400

  • Early morning breakfast.
  • Our 3 weeks Tsum Valley Trek in Nepal comes to an end today.
  • A representative will help you to find your flight before three hours of the scheduled flight.
  • We wish you a safe flight.

Cost Includes

  • Airport pick up and drop off by our private vehicle
  • Kathmandu hotel room with Breakfast (B) basis
  • All accommodation and 3 meals a day during the trek
  • English speaking trekking Guide and each 2 persons 1 Porter
  • All land transfer as per itinerary
  • Tsum valley trek permit fee
  • Trekkers Information Management System (TIMS) permit fee

Cost Excludes

  • Nepal entry visa fee
  • Kathmandu Hotel Lunch and Dinner (L, D)
  • Personal equipment sleeping bag, Down jacket, waterproof jacket, kit bag etc. (you can rent them in Kathmandu at a cost of US$ 1-3 per item per day)
  • Travel Insurance and medical evacuation in case of emergency
  • Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone calls, alcoholic beverages, bottled drinks (including cold drinks and mineral water), tips, gifts, souvenirs, etc.

Altitude Profile

Scheduled Departures

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Start Date
Trip Duration
Cost Per Person
Availability
Join Group
1
2024-04-30
20 Days
USD 1595
Available
SN
Start Date
Trip Duration
Cost Per Person
Availability
Join Group
1
2024-05-15
20 Days
USD 1595
Available
2
2024-05-30
20 Days
USD 1595
Available
SN
Start Date
Trip Duration
Cost Per Person
Availability
Join Group
1
2024-06-15
20 Days
USD 1595
Available
SN
Start Date
Trip Duration
Cost Per Person
Availability
Join Group
1
2024-09-10
20 Days
USD 1595
Available
2
2024-09-15
20 Days
USD 1595
Available
3
2024-09-20
20 Days
USD 1595
Available
4
2024-09-25
20 Days
USD 1595
Available
5
2024-09-30
20 Days
USD 1595
Available
SN
Start Date
Trip Duration
Cost Per Person
Availability
Join Group
1
2024-10-15
20 Days
USD 1595
Available
2
2024-10-30
20 Days
USD 1595
Available
SN
Start Date
Trip Duration
Cost Per Person
Availability
Join Group
1
2024-11-15
20 Days
USD 1595
Available
2
2024-11-30
20 Days
USD 1595
Available
SN
Start Date
Trip Duration
Cost Per Person
Availability
Join Group
1
2024-12-15
20 Days
USD 1595
Available

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How long is Tsum Valley Trek?

 

The Tsum Valley Trek typically ranges from 14 to 18 days, depending on the specific itinerary and pace of the trekker.

How do I get to Tsum Valley?

To reach Tsum Valley, you typically start by traveling to Kathmandu, Nepal. From Kathmandu, you can either take a bus or hire a private vehicle to Arughat or Soti Khola, which are the starting points for trekking to Tsum Valley. The trek to Tsum Valley usually takes around 7 to 10 days, depending on the chosen route and itinerary.

How much is the permit for Tsum Valley?

 

The permit fee for Tsum Valley varies depending on the season. As of my last update, the permit fee for Tsum Valley was around $40 USD per person per week during the peak season (September to November) and $30 USD per person per week during the off-peak season (December to August).

What is the altitude of the Tsum Valley?

The altitude of the Tsum Valley ranges from approximately 1,900 meters (6,234 feet) to 4,700 meters (15,420 feet) above sea level.

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