Epic Adventures Nepal

Tsum Valley Trekking

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Max. Elevation
3700 m / 12139 ft
Group size
Min 1
Level
Moderate
Transportation
All ground transportation and domestic flight as per itinerary
Best Season
March - May, Sep - Nov
Starts at / Ends at
Kathmandu /
Accomodation
???Hotel in Kathmandu and Lodge / Tea house during the trek
Meals
Breakfast in Kathmandu and all meals during the trek
Trip Route

Highlights

  • Adventure around North Mid-West Himalaya on remote areas of Gorkha district
  • Explore the hidden valley of Tsum and its impressive ancient Buddhism culture 
  • Tsum valley the ultimate Shangri-La in between Manaslu and Ganesh Himalaya.
  • Once a forbidden country enriched with age-old heritage traditional villages
  • Glorious panorama of massive snow mountain range on walks to Tsum Valley

Overview

‘Explore the hidden valley of happiness of Tsum and its ancient culture’
Epic Adventurers presents Tsum Valley Trekking, the “Valley of Happiness” as it means in ‘Beyul Kyimolung’ of ancient Tibetan language. The whole area of Tsum is an extension of Tibet Far South West plateau, dry arid, and yet beautiful.

Tsum Valley Trekking, located in North Mid-West Nepal around the remote corner of the Gorkha district, between massive Mt. Manaslu and Ganesh Himal. In the early days, it was a popular route for Trans Himalaya Salt Trade to Tibet. Where caravan of yaks laden with goods from both countries passed this way, remained as a forbidden country for outside visitors. 

Then in the year 2008, Tsum Valley was opened for foreign visitors but still remains a Restricted Area for travelers. Protecting its pristine environment from the mass flow of trekkers, all trekkers require a special permit to enter the valley of happiness. Certainly, an amazing place to explore its scenic wilderness in harmony with the local culture of age-old heritage. The native of Tsum are known as Tsumbas, practice the same religion of Buddhism and culture as their Tibetan predecessors.

Tsum Valley Trekking starts from the low warm areas of Gorkha district following the Buri-Gandaki River for some days. As the walk progresses on leaving farm and paddy fields towards cooler green hills, past lovely villages of Jagat, Philm. 

 On leaving the main trail of Manaslu Circuit, our route diverts towards far north-east to enter the scenic Tsum Valley. Reaching the first village from Lokpa, Chumling, Chokangparo to the Nile, pronounced as Nelay a lovely neat farm village.

Before reaching the Nile, an exciting short hike for interested people to visit a cave, where great saint Milarepa meditate. Milarepa, a famous 11th-century tantric guru of Tibet, a poet, singer his song and poem still remembered to this day.

The Nile is an interesting village, an opportunity to observe the local villagers' immense culture and customs. The Tsumbas tribe of Tsum interwoven to strong Buddhism religion and follows a similar way of life as the Tibetan. Nile the last permanent village of Tsum, after exploring the lovely villages, walk to Mu Gompa one of the main highlights. 

On reaching Mu Gompa enjoy a short walk up to a spur where a monastery or nunnery of Buddhist Nuns is located called Dhephyudoma. Situated close to the North Face of Ganesh Himal with other mountains, as well the country where elusive snow leopards dwell. 

After a wonderful time around the nice villages of Tsum and at Mu-Gompa, return journey via Rachen Gompa area. An exciting walk facing views of dramatic rolling hills, snow peaks as route leads to the end of Tsum Valley at Lokpa.

On leaving Tsum Valley, the adventure leads to mid hills and back into a forest of rhododendron, pine, and oak trees. Then finally ending the trek reaching low warm farm area at Machha-Khola, where the drive takes you to Kathmandu.

On arrival in Kathmandu, our memorable adventure completes after a great wonderful experience around Tsum Valley Trekking.

Important Note

Mode of Trekking: Staying in best local lodges where available with tented camping.
Trekking Grade: Moderate to Adventurous.
Area of Trekking: Around high Gorkha district.
Highest Elevation: Mu Gompa at 3,700 m / 11,026 feet high. 
Location: Nepal North Mid-West, around Manaslu / Ganesh Himalaya. 
Culture and Religion: Low area mid-hills, mixed people of both Hindu and Buddhism religion, high Tsum Valley tribe of Tibetan origin with Buddhist religion and colorful culture.

Trip Itinerary

On first arrival in Kathmandu and Nepal international airport, received by our Epic Adventures staff and guide for short transfer to your hotel in the hub of Kathmandu. After a short refreshing rest in your room then join with other group members for trek briefing, our expert guide will provides full information regarding the trek, culture, tour of Kathmandu at places of interest.

Evening a welcome dinner in a typical Nepalese restaurants with local folk cultural program entertains, while you have dinner.

Max. altitude

1,355m / 4,446 ft.

Accommodation

⭐⭐⭐ Hotel

Meals

Breakfast

A day in Kathmandu for trek preparation and tour at places of great interest around best historical and cultural places. Our city tour guide will take you to famous areas listed in World Heritage Sites and then back to hotel after a wonderful time at sightseeing tour with time for preparation for next day trek to Tsum Valley. 

Max. altitude

1,355m / 4,446 ft.

Accommodation

⭐⭐⭐ Hotel

Meals

Breakfast

Adventure to Manaslu circuit begins early morning, after having a hearty breakfast and then a long day drive but interesting, as you leave Kathmandu for Mid-West Nepal. Drive on main of Kathmandu and Pokhara highway for few hours, and then route diverts from the highway to reach Gorkha district. 

Journey continues to low warm area at Arughat town, from here depending on types of vehicles for rough ride on rough country road. 

Having a refreshing stop continue drive following Buri-Gandaki River upstream to Soti-Khola village. From Soti-Khola village, drive continues through number of smaller farm settlement with cultivated paddy fields and terraces to Lapbesi village. The road climbs to Machha-Khola for overnight stop, a small farm village with teashops and small lodges for travelers, transfer into a simple lodge with time to explore around as Maccha Khola village means a Fish-Stream, a tributary small streams that joins Buri-Gandaki River.

Max. altitude

870m / 2,854 ft.

Accommodation

Simple Local Tea House

Meals

BLD

After overnight at Maccha-Khola village, morning first day walk starts on gentle trail to cross Machha Khola / stream, as walk head upstream towards Khola-Besi village and then at Tatopani, a nice place with natural 'hot spring'.

Possible stop for refreshing bathe in the hot-spring, from here walk leads to a narrow and steep sided trail then cross over a bridge, as walk enters a small forested area to Dovan, a farm village perched on a shelf of Buri-Gandaki River. 

Max. altitude

1,070m / 3,510 ft.

Accommodation

Simple Local Tea House

Meals

BLD

Start the fine morning walk to Lauri stream and cross a bridge, as climb leads to a high ridge facing views of surrounding lovely countryside. From here down to Yara Khola (stream) valley, walk continues for another hour up to Jagat village. 

A lovely village, checking into your rooms for overnight, rest of the day with time to explore and witness the local culture of mixed hill tribes Magar, Gurung, Chettries, Brahman, and Manaslu Bhotia (Tibetan origin people) with some Newar people, who runs the shops and lodges.

Max. altitude

1,410m / 4,626 ft.

Accommodation

Simple Local Tea House

Meals

BLD

Morning from Jagat village a short descend to a river climb starts to a terraced hillside with views of Sringi Himal which is at 7, 187 m high. Walk continues with up and down to cross over a bridge above Buri-Gandaki River. From here onward into restricted areas includes Manaslu and Tsum Valley. After a brief rest climb to a high ridge called Salleri. Then follow the trail on a riverbank to cross again Buri Gandaki River on a long suspension bridge. As walk continues from the river gorge to reach Philim village. 

Continue walk to a small place at Ekle Bhatti, from here route separates of Tsum and Manaslu circuit trail. Continue walk up to Lokpa, the first village of Tsum facing views of Manaslu range. From here onward slaughtering of an animal is strictly prohibited, due to strong Buddhism religion around this high isolated hidden valley of happiness blessed by 7th Centuary Saint Padmashamva or   Guru Rinpoche. Stunning view of Himal-Chuli and Boudha Himal can be seen from Lokpa village.

Max. altitude

2,035m / 6,677 ft.

Accommodation

Simple Local Tea House

Meals

BLD

After breakfast, start the walk from Lokpa village on route to inner Tsum valley facing grand views of Baudha Himal 6, 672 m with Ganesh Himal VI. As walk progress then descend to Lungwa river valley, and then climb up to a forested area lined with rhododendron and pine trees, as walk lead to Gumling. 

In between Lokpa to Gumling there are no permanent settlements, as path splits at Gumling small village to cross again Syar Khola and then reach Chumling village for overnight stop. In the afternoon short walk to upper part of Chumling visit the monastery with grand view of Ganesh Himal. 

Chumling has three monasteries Panago Gumba, Mani Dhungyur, and Gurwa Gumba, this village with facilities of telephone service and a health post

Max. altitude

2,360m / 7,743 ft.

Accommodation

Simple Local Tea House

Meals

BLD

From here on walk leads to upper Tsum valley, as well the part of inner Himalayas. The trail continues along Syar River downhill to Domje and then climb at above 500 m up to a lovely village of Gho with an unusual Gomba. 

From here continue climb to Chhokangparo. A nice spot and a village for excellent views of Himal-Chuli and Ganesh Himal. At Chhokangparo for overnight stop, the villages greets with warm hospitality and welcoming visitors with traditional Tibetan Tea (buttered salted tea).

Max. altitude

3,010m / 9,875 ft.

Accommodation

Simple Local Tea House

Meals

BLD

Enjoyable overnight stay in Chhokangparo, from here to Nile a short walk than previous days. The Nile, situated on the western sunny side of the Shikhar Khola, as walk starts to Chhule, the last village before heading north towards upper Tsum Valley and Mu Gompa. From here on witness the local busy farming. After walking past Lama-Gaon, for interested people can take a short hike to Piren Phu cave of Saint Millerepa. A great tantric Guru poet and singe of 11th Centuary, at the cave his footprint is still preserved and noticeable on the rock. Piren Phu means a pigeon cave. It is one of the most sacred caves around Tsum valley on the side of a rugged cliff mountain. 

Enjoy the great views of the valley from the cave monastery, close to the village of Burji. There are two separate Gompa’s attached to the rocky cave, with richly painted Buddhist murals, excellent artistic scripts carved on stones. Includes long prayer flags and significant Buddhist paper scripts make this cave one of the most important socio-cultural assets of the Tsum valley. 

From here cross the suspension bridge over Shiar River and continue walk trek through few smaller villages then finally reaching at Nile a nice village for overnight stop.

Max. altitude

3,361m / 11,027 ft.

Accommodation

Simple Local Tea House

Meals

BLD

Today one of the shortest walk of the trip from Nile to Mu Gompa, start the morning walk along the west bank of the valley, which is close on route to Tibet border. As walk continues on arid and dry terrain then reaching at to Mu Gompa, the highest point of the Tsum valley trek. 

The Mu Gompa with rows of Chorten / Stupas facing wonderful views of mountains. The historical and religious Dephyudonma monastery of Nuns that links with the dawn of Buddhism in Tibet as well around Tsum valley. Situated on the lap of the rugged mountain cliff, one of the oldest monasteries around Tsum. 

Overnight in a local small and simple lodge, with afternoon free to explore around this scenic mountain wilderness.

Max. altitude

3,700m / 12,139 ft.

Accommodation

Simple Local Tea House

Meals

BLD

From Mu Gompa, on reaching our main highlight, return journey leads down the valley past Chhule, and continue descend towards a small place at Phurba. Walk continues on the east bank of the Siyar Khola and crossing flat boulder-covered plains and then follow the gradual path to Rachen Gompa for overnight stop either in local small lodge or camping, afternoon tour of the ancient Gompa, and interact with very friendly nuns and monks.

Max. altitude

3,240m / 10,630 ft.

Accommodation

Simple Local Tea House

Meals

BLD

After a pleasant stop on a quant small sleepy settlement at Rachen Gompa, return journey heading south to a bridge, then crossing on the west bank as walk leads through Chhokang Paro then drops below on earlier trail to Chumling for overnight stop.

Max. altitude

2,385m / 7,825 ft.

Accommodation

Simple Local Tea House

Meals

BLD

From Chumlunge journey back to Lokpa close to the route of Manaslu valley morning walk leads further down leaving behind Tsum the valley, as good walk follows with short descend and through Domje then back to Lokpa for overnight stop.

Max. altitude

2,035m / 6,677 ft.

Accommodation

Simple Local Tea House

Meals

BLD

Retrace the journey back to Jagat village on leaving the high country of Tsum Valley, an enjoyable walk back into lush green vegetation and tree lines. After a great experience around complete wilderness within arid and barren areas of Tsum Valley.

Max. altitude

1,410m / 4,626 ft.

Accommodation

Simple Local Tea House

Meals

BLD

Morning down on the same route as walk continues along with decrease in altitude to reach much warmer and low farm areas past Dovan and many spread out farm villages to reach at the end of trek at Machha-Khola for last overnight around Mid-West Nepal of Gorkha district.

Max. altitude

870m / 2,854 ft.

Accommodation

Simple Local Tea House

Meals

BLD

Morning board in a vehicle suitable for rough road, as drive morning heads through many farm villages and towns to reach the main Kathmandu and Pokhara Highway. Then on good road as drive follows Trisuli River for some hour and then up towards a winding hill towards Kathmandu valley, on arrival in Kathmandu transfer to your respective hotels. Rest of the day free to relax or for leisure activities. 

Max. altitude

1,355m / 4,446 ft.

Accommodation

⭐⭐⭐ Hotel

Meals

Breakfast, Dinner

Last day in Kathmandu and in Nepal, as per your international flight time our staff and guide will accompany you for a short drive to international airport for final departure, after a memorable and grand adventure to Tsum Valley Trekking around amazing Nepal. 

Max. altitude

1,355m / 4,446 ft.

Accommodation

⭐⭐⭐ Hotel

Meals

Breakfast
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Includes

  • Airport pickup and drop
  • All Ground transportation
  • All accommodation in ⭐⭐⭐ hotel
  • All accommodation in Simple local House during trek
  • Kathmandu sightseeing with a city tour guide
  • Full board meal 3 times a day during the trek and 3 cups of tea / Coffee
  • All Accommodation in the lodge as per Itinerary
  • Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Order by Our Company
  • Govt. trained guide and necessary no. of porters with their insurance, salary, and meals
  • First Aid kit box
  • National park entry fees and TIMS permit card
  • All Domestic Flights according to the itinerary in fixed-wing aircraft
  • All government taxes and official charges
  • Farewell dinner last night in Kathmandu
  • 1 Porter for each 2 clients

Doesn't Include

  • Laundry service/battery charge
  • Rescue/emergency and Travel insurance
  • Personal equipment’s and personal expenses
  • Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu
  • Tips for guide and porter
  • Personal Travel Insurance
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Breathtaking Views

This trek through Tsum Valley was truly special. The cultural aspect was so rich, with ancient monasteries and traditional Tibetan villages along the way. The landscapes were stunning, with snow-capped peaks in the distance and lush valleys. The company was professional, and our guide made the experience seamless. I would highly recommend this trek for anyone wanting to explore a quieter, more culturally immersive route.

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Carla Dela Cruz
Philippines

Wonderful Trek

The Tsum Valley Trek felt like stepping into another world. The remote villages, rich Tibetan culture, and untouched natural beauty were amazing. Our guide was excellent, and the company made sure we were comfortable throughout. This trek is a must for anyone seeking a unique cultural experience in a less-traveled region of Nepal.

A
Aria Cheng
Hong Kong
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