Tsum Valley Trek - 11 Days

Manaslu Region
Picture of Tsum Valley Village
Mt. Manaslu View from Tsum Valley
Monastery in Tsum Valley
Duration11 Days
CountryNepal
Trip GradeStrenuous
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Maximum AltitudeNile (3,675m)
Group Size1 - 10
StartsKathmandu
EndsKathmandu
ActivitiesTsum Valley Cultural Trekking
Best TimeMarch to June and Septembet to November

Tsum Valley Trek 11 days from Kathmandu

Tsum Valley Trek sits in the eastern heights of the Manaslu Circuit Trek, bordered by the west slopes of Ganesh Himal and the south slopes of Shring Himal, and spans from Lokpa at 1900m to Ngula Dhojyang at 5093m. It is located in Gorkha District, northwest of Kathmandu, close to Tibet.

Tsum Valley Trek route: Start the exciting 8-hour bus trip through Dhading Bensi, Arughat, Arkhet, Soti Khola, and Machhe Khola as you embark on the Tsum Valley Trek. From Philim, the track diverges northward into the mysterious Tsum Valley, initially following the well-known Manaslu route. Along with Manaslu, this area is restricted and holds great cultural significance. It was opened by the Nepalese government in 2007 and is closely monitored for border security.

Tsum Valley Trek: Explore pathways decorated with elaborate Chortens and historic Mani walls that are decked with prayer flags that flutter and are finely carved with images of gods. Tsum Valley is well-known for its tranquil surroundings, and it is thought that spiritual teachers like Saint Milarepa and Guru Rinpoche frequented the area to meditate in its secluded caves. Experience the peace and spiritual charm of the Tsum Valley Trek, where the beauty of the natural world and age-old knowledge resound with every step.

Tsum Valley Hiking at a moderate to difficult level may be found on the Tsum Valley Trek, which includes notable locations such as Rachen Gumpa and Mu Gumpa. About five to seven hours of trekking are required each day, and guesthouses provide basic amenities like clean beds, mattresses, and bathrooms, much like those on the Manaslu Circuit Trek. Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner consist of simple dishes made from fresh ingredients like potatoes, wheat, barley, rice, and seasonal vegetables.

Tsum Valley local culture: which opened to hikers in 2007, is still a remote location where you may experience a fusion of Nepalese and Tibetan cultures, customs, and traditions. Polyandry, in which a single woman marries several men, is still practiced in the area. Monks, nuns, and Tibetan tribes make up the population; males are mostly engaged in yak farming and trans-Himalayan trading, while women concentrate on household duties.

Food and Accommodation in Tsum Valley: Tsum Valley is a basic accommodation with simple and small beds in a room. In some places, you may have dormitories. The food they serve is fresh and locally grown food like potatoes, wheat bread, vegetables, and seasonal fruits.

At last, a competent guide, physical fitness, proper gear, and a local trekking Company is essential for a memorable and safe trip. Global Eco Trails has firsthand knowledge of organizing a trek to Manaslu and Tsum Valley for many years. Talk with our experts about the solo or group price, necessary gear list, and documentation before making your payment. We are available 24/7 through WhatsApp, Messenger, and phone calls.

Itinerary

Our Tsum Valley Trek itinerary is outline. We are happy to customize as per your needs. Please kindly let us know about it.

Trip PlanExpand All
01Day

 Upon arrival meet the team at Kathmandu airport and transfer to Hotel by private car. Rest of the time is free for shoping and wondering around. 

Max Altitude: 1350 mAccommodation: Hotel
02Day

On our Tsum Valley trek day, we will drive to Soti Khola from Kathmandu. We pass through Dhadingbesi, which takes 7-8 hours on a local bus.

The road construction develops up to Machha Khola. So the local bus depart from Kathmandu/Gorkha and Arughat to Machhe Khola directly and you enjoy the lovely terraces of rice fields, then to the Gurung village of Labubesi. We will be staying overnight at Machha Khola.

 

Approx. Time taken: 7-8 hrs by bus, 5 hrs by jeep

Accommodation: Guesthouse

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Altitude: Machha Khola (930m)

Max Altitude: 930 mMeals: Breakfast, Lunch and DinnerAccommodation: Guest House
03Day

After a short walk of our Tsum Valley trek, we will pass the Tatopani, a place with a hot spring waterfall. From there, we will climb over another ridge and cross the Budhi Gandaki. We climb the staircase reach Dobhan. Crossing a suspension bridge over the Dobhan Khola, the trail climbs to Duman. Climbing up again to the Budhi Gandaki, we will reach Yaru Khola.

Climb and cross of the bridge at the Yaru Khola and Tharo Bharyang. Cross the west part of the Budhi Gandaki and you will reach the village of Jagat.

 

Approx. Time taken: 5-6 hrs

Accommodation: Guesthouse

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Altitude: Jagat (1,290m)

Max Altitude: 1,290 mMeals: Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerAccommodation: Guesthouse
04Day

Today, after breakfast, we will start our Tsum Valley trek journey. We start climbing over a rocky, narrow path to hills to Salleri. After Salleri, we will then climb down to Sirdibas. Our trek journey will continue to Ghatta Khola, and the open valley gets close to us. After crossing the suspension bridge, we will climb the small hill to reach Philim. Philim is well known for its small schools made by the Japanese, and here you can find a police station. We cross the Philim to the north along the forest with the views of the narrow valley. We climb along with forest areas for about an hour and reach Ekle Bhatti. Moving higher along pine forests, we get a scenic gorge and drop to a junction. We take the right trail that leads to Tsum Valley, our stay for the night is at Lokpa.

 

Approx. Time taken: 4-5 hrs

Accommodation: Lodge/Guest House

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Altitude: Lokpa (1,660m)

Max Altitude: 1,660 mMeals: Lodge/Guest HouseAccommodation: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
05Day

After Ekle Bhatti crosses the valley, we walk half-hour on the right side. Then, we see the big and beautiful waterfall and enter the pine forest. After the short walk on today’s Tsum Valley trek, down the hill, we reach Tsum Valley. We can enjoy the views of pine and rhododendron forests. We appreciate the best view of the Himalchuli Mountains at 7893m. Not only that we can have a look over a small beautiful village. We climb down the hill for half an hour towards Lungwa Khola. Then we climb Jick Jack and a problematic path two hours north. We reach Gumlung, passing the pine and rhododendrons forest. By crossing the Siyar Khola, you finally arrive at Chumling. You can view Shringi Himal from Chumling, visit an old Chumling Gompa and the streets of the stone village.

 

Approx. Time taken Walking :7 hrs

Accommodation: Teahouse

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Altitude: Domje (2,500m)

Max Altitude: 2,500 mMeals: Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerAccommodation: Teahouse
06Day

After crossing the suspension bridge and trek along the way enjoying the view of Ganesh Himal. After a short walk from the Rainjam, cross a bridge to Serpu Khola. We arrive at the Gho Village. Continue to climb Tsum for two hours and reach the Village of Chhokangparo. If the weather favors, you can enjoy the views of Himchuli of 7893 meters and Ganesh Himal of 7140m. After enjoying such an attractive view, cross Chokhangparo. We need to be careful of the altitude problem while climbing above Chokhangparo.

Today’s walk will pass the Lama Gaon crossing rope suspension bridge to the Rachen Gompa also known as nunnery Gompa. We will visit for a short time, and then cross the Shiar Khola. We continue to walk through the well-managed villages. We pass Lar (micro hydro power), Phurbe, and Pangdun village.

We leave the old historic Stupa of Buddha on the way, crossing the village of Chhule. We will be climbing upstream and crossing the bridge. We finally arrive at the Nile. We can visit Chhuto, a famous monastery of Chhule, at the top.

 

Approx. Time taken Walking: 6 hrs

Accommodation: Teahouse

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Altitude: Nile (3,675m)

Max Altitude: 3,675 mMeals: Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerAccommodation: Teahouse
07Day

You are almost close to the Tibetan border on our Tsum Valley trek. Walk to the west bank of the valley through the Tibetan landscapes. Climb up to the Mu Gompa, visit the monastery. Then, after, we go visit Dhephu Doma Gompa.

 

Approx. Time taken Walking: 4 hrs

Accommodation: Teahouse

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Altitude: Mu Gompa (3,700m)

Max Altitude: 3,700 mMeals: Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerAccommodation: Teahouse
08Day

In the morning, continue the path to reach Lokpa today on our Tsum Valley trek trail. After lunch, we move ahead on the flat route on the south. By enjoying the beautiful Samba Falls, you finally arrive at Philim after 6 to 7 hours of trekking. A trail passes through the Phillim village that leads to the Ganesh Himal Base Camp.

 

Approx. Time taken Walking: 7 hrs

Accommodation: Teahouse

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Altitude: Chumling (2,475m)

Max Altitude: 2,475 mMeals: Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerAccommodation: Teahouse
09Day

Today, we wake up with morning tea for a quick, substantial breakfast. After that, pack your bags and be ready to go downhill to Sallery village. Before we reach Sallery village, there are several villages you will observe while crossing. Some of the best Mountain Viewpoints are along the Tsum Valley trekking trail.

 

Approx. Time taken Walking: 7 hrs

Accommodation: Teahouse

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Altitude: Sallery (2,000m)

Max Altitude: 2,000 mMeals: Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerAccommodation: Teahouse
10Day

After your stay at Sallrey, return to Machhakhola through Jagat and Tatopani. Climb down Sirdibas, and finally reach Jagat. We move down further, which takes us to Yaruphant. After crossing the dry climate of Tibet, we get to subtropical green vegetation. We continue our trek to Dobhan and finally arrive at Tatopani. There is a hot spring at Tatopani. You can enjoy the hot spring by dipping yourself into it. Relax your tired muscles by soaking yourself in the hot spring. If not, you can continue walking up and down from Tatopani to reach Khorlabesi. Here you can rest for a day. The path crosses the Tharo Khola flowing in the rocky gorge. It would help if you moved towards the river and traversed to Machha Khola village. You must walk along the Budhi Gandaki River to reach the Gurung village of Labubesi. You should pass the two waterfalls on the steep rocky path on the side of a vertical rock, and then we get to Khursane. You must walk along Budi Gandaki’s edge and cross the Sal forests. Finally, you need to cross the bridge to arrive at Machha Khola.

Approx. Time taken Walking: 6-7 hrs

Accommodation; Teahouse

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Altitude: Machhakhola (970m)

Max Altitude: 970 mMeals: Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerAccommodation: Teahouse
11Day

After having Mountain breakfast at Machhe Khola, take a bus to Kathmandu that goes via Arkhet Bazar, Arughat Bazar then Gorkha and Kathamndu. If you would like to have a private Jeep it is possible to have it for an additional cost.

The route has impressive views of green hills, mountains, and farming terraces. There are villages on both sides of the road. Arrival and transfer to designated hotel and evening farewell Dinner.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Distance Travel: 160 km

Accommodation: Solo Responsible.

Max Altitude: 160 kmMeals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
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Cost Details
Included
  • Complimentary Airport picks up by private vehicle
  • Manaslu Conservation entry permit (MCAP)
  • Tsum Valley Restricted Area Permits for 7 days
  • Trekkers Information Management System (TIMS-Card)
  • All ground transportation as per itinerary by public and private sharing vehicle
  • 9-Nights Twin sharing Tea house Accommodation during the trek
  • 1-Night hotel accommodation in Kathmandu (Twin Sharing) including breakfast
  • Full board meals (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner) whilst trek
  • Government-certified, well-experienced English Speaking Trekking Guide
  • Salary including insurance, equipment, accommodation and food for all Nepalese Guide
  • Sleeping bag, Down Jackets for Tsum Valley Trek if required by you.
  • Farewell Dinner at the end of the Trek in Kathmandu.
Excluded
  • International flights to and from Nepal
  • Nepal Entry Visa fees, Visa can obtain at Kathmandu International Airport on arrival costs 30 USD, 50 USD and 125 USD for 15 days, 30 days and 90 days respectively.
  • Entry fees or donations, museums, monasteries while on Trekking etc
  • Emergency evacuation by Helicopter just for incase, the cost should be bear by your travel insurance company.
  • Extra night hotel and food in Kathmandu in case of early return from the mountain than a scheduled plan. 
  • Alternative transportation in case of heavy rain, landslide, strike, road blockade, etc.
  • Meals other than those listed in inclusions (Hot and cold, alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks)
  • Laundry, towels, hot showers, internet access, recharging of batteries and other items of a personal nature.
  • Tips for guides
  • Porter services are available for an additional cost 250 USD (sharing by two people).
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Starts:
October 28, 2024
Ends:
November 07, 2024
Status:
Guaranteed
Price:
US$850
Availability:

Tsum Valley Trek is the restricted area Trek in the Manaslu region. We can not guaranteed for the group departure for Tsum Valley. Tailor-made private with daily departure is available

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