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Tsum Valley Trek

Tsum Valley Trek

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Trip Information

Trip Duration

19 Nights 20 Days

Difficulty Level

Hard

Destination

Nepal

Maximum Height

3790 m

Guding Method

Trekking

Best Season

All time

Highlights

  • Experience of walking through the Buddhist villages and soak up the local culture. 
  • Witness the stunning beauty of Mt.Ganesh Himal.
  • Explore the less trodden remote trail of Tsum valley.
  • The exceptional experience of enjoy the beauty of hills, valleys and waterfalls.
  • The majestic beauty of Himalayan peaks.

Tsum valley trek offers you the best experience of walking through the typical Nepali villages. You will be passing through number of villages where people still live traditional lifestyle. Mostly these villages are populated by Gurung and Tibetian community. ‘Gurung’ is one of the Mongolian tribes in Nepal and they mostly follow Buddhist religion. You will be visiting number of gompas and monasteries during the trek and they are good reflection of Buddhist religion and religious practices. The people living in these villages are involved in cultivation and rearing animals, but majority of people here run hotels, lodges, teahouses and homestays. These are the sources of income for these people. You will mostly be staying at these lodges which will give a wonderful chance to know the people and their culture from close.

Walking through the villages, you will have the exceptional experience of enjoying the beauty of hills, valleys, landscapes, cultivation areas, rhododendron forests and many more. The occasional waterfalls and numerous rivers you will come across during the trek will add beauty to the trip. In addition, the majestic Himalayan beauty greets you all along the way. You get the better view of Ganesh Himal during the trek. This trek provides you with the best combination of lifetime experience filled with fun.

 

 

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Itinerary

Upon your arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport we offer you pick up facility from the airport and manage your stay at the most comfortable hotel in the city. You get to meet the team of trekkers and together we prepare for the trek. At the evening we offer you lavish welcome dinner with authentic Nepali Cuisine.

We offer you short trip to historical and cultural sites around Kathmandu valley: Boudhanath Stupa, Swayambhunath Stupa and Pashupatinath temple. You can also do some souvenir shopping during the sightseeing. After sightseeing we head back to hotel and get our clothing and trekking equipments ready and prepare for the trek.

We take an early drive from Kathmandu and head west along the highway. The drive will give you a pleasant feeling as the hills and greenery make you feel refreshed. We pass through hills, forests, river, and many villages on our way. After seven hour long drive we finally reach Arughat. We take rest for some time and take a walk around the village. We will spend our night at a lodge there.

The trek on foot begins today. We walk through stone paved trail and head ahead towards northern side and from there walk along the bank of a river. The walk ahead will be accompanied by the beauty of green forests and fields. We also come across few villages on our way. Finally we reach Soti Khola and prepare for our night’s stay at a lodge there.

We head further north today and the trail will have few ups and downs. We will pass though forest area and some farmland on our way. The view of green farm and beautiful landscapes fill our day. We enjoy the beauty around and move ahead. After the walk through the bank of a river and passing the stony trail, we finally reach Machha Khola. We stay for the night at a lodge there.

We start with the walk through the narrow trail that takes us the bank of a river. We continue the walk and after some walking we catch the trail along the bank of Budi Gadaki river. From there trail leads us to a beautiful countryside village. We walk further ahead and head towards Jagat. Upon reaching Jagat we prepare for our night’s stay.

We will start with check in formalities at MCAP (Manaslu Conservation Area Project) office at Jagat. From there we will head ahead alongside the river and towards Salleri. We continue our walk further and cross the bridge over Budhi Gandaki river and walk uphill. The climb will take us to the village called Philim. The village has huge Gurung population and we can also see vast cultivation area around the village. From there we walk ahead through the forest area and finally reach Chisopani. We will spend the night at a lodge there.

We start the day by walking alongside the Budhi Gandaki river and then through the forest area after passing by the beautiful waterfall on the way. We then come across the cross where the trail separates towards Gap and Tsum valley. We catch the trail to Tsum valley and head ahead. We will pass through few villages and cross the bridges over the rivers. We will then finally reach Chumling. The village is also known as Lower Tsum. We will visit Chumling Gompa there.

We start our trek by walking through vast cultivation area near the village. The walk is accompanied by the beautiful view of Ganesh Himal. We also come across few gompas on our way ahead. The trail then passes through village area and passing the river. We then take the uphill walk towards Gho village. We continue walking until we reach the village of Chhokang and Paro. The view is beautiful to look at. We will spend our night in the village.

The trek continues with the walk through the village areas. We will pass through number of gompas and chortens along the way. The walk ahead will take us to a village called Lama Gaon. We will also be visiting the famous gompa there. Further, we come across the river and cross the bridge over it. Then, the walk continues ahead through small village areas. We then reach the village named Chhule. From there after a short uphill walk and after crossing the river, we finally reach Nile. We will be spending our night at homestay there.

We leave the village area and continue our trek by walking through the rugged trail. We come across the river and crossing the bridge we climb uphill. On the walk ahead we pass through number of chortens. There are number of gompas around the region. We then shortly reach Mu Gompa. From there we take a short hike to Dhepu Gompa. We then return back to Mu Gompa. Night at the Gompa.

Today we will spend our day exploring around Mu Gompa. This is one of the largest gompa in this region. We observe the art and design, meet the monks living there and try to observe their lifestyle and cultural practices from close. We will also go on a short walk around the gompa area. From there the beautiful view of Ganesh Himal can be viewed. We will spend the day in a relaxed manner. We will then return to Mu Gompa for the night.

We leave Mu Gompa and continue with our trek. We will be walking alongside the river area. We pass through few village areas on our way. The trail ahead will take downhill turn and will bring us to Burgi village. We will explore around the village area and enjoy the appealing view of mountain range. We will then prepare for our night stay at one of the lodges there.

We leave Burgi village early in the morning and head towards Chumling as the destination for today. We will follow the same trail we took before. The walk ahead will take us to Chhokang Paro and from there further ahead, we walk through the downhill head until finally reaching Chumling. Night at a lodge in Chumling.

We continue our trek as usual. First, we cross the bridge over the river, and head ahead by walking through the forest area. We will be passing through beautiful waterfall on our way ahead. Further ahead, we will walk alongside the river and continue the walk until we finally reach Philim village. Night at a lodge there.

We leave the village area and walk ahead taking the downhill trail. We will then be walking alongside the Budhi Gandaki river. The trail will take us to Jagat. Further ahead we will be climbing uphill and then the trail turns downhill. We pass through Doban on the way and then reach Tatopani. We might as well take dips at the natural hot water springs there. We will then reach Khorlabesi after a short walk from Tatopani. Night at Khorlabesi.

We start the trek with downhill walk. We pass through Machhakhola and other few village areas on the way. We will then be walking alongside the Budhi Gandaki river. The trail then passes through the forest area. Then we will cross the bridge over the river and finally reach Soti Khola (river). Night at one of the lodges there.

From Soti Khola we head ahead by walking through the downhill trail. The trail passes through some small villages on the way. It further descends through the cultivation areas and then through the lush green forests. We will then finally reach Arught. Our trek on foot comes to an end here. Night at a lodge there.

We will take an early drive from Arughat to Kathmandu. The bus will head towards Dhading Besi. From here the drive follows through Prithvi Highway alongside the Trishuli river. After few hours’ drive we will finally reach Kathmandu. You will then be driven to the hotel where you can take rest and get good night’s sleep.

Today is the final day and we get ready for the departure. We offer you the facility to drop at the Tribhuvan International Airport. We exchange final greetings and wishes and hope to see each other next time as well. We wish pleasant journey and bid the final goodbye.

Tailor Made Holiday

You can customize your holiday. Let us help you tailor-make your precious Vacation.

What's Included

Meal

  • Breakfast,Lunch and dinner during the trek.
  • Fresh seasonal fruits after the dinner (while on the trek).

Accomodation

  • Lodge expenses during the trek.
  • Stay in the city at finest hotel (3 nights twin sharing room at Kathmandu).

Staffs & Crew

  • A porter and his entire expenses.
  • Insurance of guide and porter.
  • Licensed, experienced and English speaking trekking guide.

Transportation

  • Airport pickup and drop facility.
  • Kathmandu-Arughat-Kathmandu travel in a public bus

Permits & Paperworks

  • Trekking permits/TIMS.
  • Tsum valley and Manaslu special permit

Activities

  • Full day guided city tour in Kathmandu (Day 2) by a private vehicle.

Other

  • Down jackets and sleeping bags (provided upon request).
  • First aid medical kit
  • Nepal Ascent Treks duffel bag, t-shirt, and trekking map.

Complimentary Extras

  • Welcome and farewell dinner at one of the finest Nepalese Restaurant with traditional ethnic music and dance.
  • 1 hour trekkers massage / Yoga after the trip completion.
  • Local sim card

What's Not Included

  • Cost incurred during the tour around the city.
  • Extra porter charge.
  • Nepal arrival visa.
  • Cost for additional trips.
  • Extra hot showers, wifi & battery charging on a trek.
  • Travel insurance which covers emergency rescue and evacuation.
  • Tipping to staffs (as an appreciation).
  • Meals in the city except for breakfast and other mentioned special dinner.

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Price per person

US$ 1,723 US$ 2,112

EMI & Group discount available.
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