Tsum Valley Trek - 12 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 mt. Manaslu, bordered by the west slopes of Ganesh Himal, the south slopes of Shring Himal, and spans from Lokpa at 1900m to Ngula Dhojyang at 5093m in the north. It is located in Gorkha District, northwest of Kathmandu, close to Tibet.

Tsum Valley Trek route: The journey begins with 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 until Philim. 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 in Manaslu Region: 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 is a moderate to difficult level may be found on the Tsum Valley Trek, which includes notable locations such as Rachen Gumpa and Mu Gumpa. Experience the historical Mu Gumpa, Rachen Gumpa and Lungden Gumpa which is influence by Tibetan Buddhism. About five to seven hours of trekking are required each day, and guesthouses provide basic amenities like 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: Tsum Valley 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 (one wife-few husband), 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 off the beaten path trek where the basic accommodation with simple local food are offers. In some places, you may have dormitories. You need good trekking checklist which you can choose from here. 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 outlined. The 12-day Tsum Valley Trek itinerary includes the breathtaking Ganesh Himal Base camp. We are happy to customize the below itinerary as per customer requirements. Please kindly let us know about it.

Trip PlanExpand All
01Day

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, follow the Budhi Gandaki rive basin from Arughat to Machhekhola. Arrival and check in to the guesthouse.

 

Approx. Time taken: 7-8 hrs by bus, 5 hrs by jeep
Distance Cover via Dhading Bensi: 153km
Accommodation: Guesthouse
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Altitude: Machha Khola (930m)

Max Altitude: 930 mMeals: Breakfast, Lunch and DinnerAccommodation: Guest House
02Day

After having breakfast follow the salt trade route with ups and down Tatopani (hot water spring). 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 (1,340m/4,395 ft.)

Max Altitude: 1,340 m/4,395 ft.Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerAccommodation: GuesthouseDuration: 5/6 hours
03Day

The journey begins after the checking your Restricted area permit at Jagat. We start climbing over a rocky, narrow path to hills to Salleri. After Salleri, we will then climb down to Sirdibas. Our 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 as well. 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, Arrival and check in a guesthouse.

 

Approx. Time taken: 4-5 hrs
Accommodation: Lodge/Guest House
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Altitude: Lokpa (2,240m/7,347 ft.)

Max Altitude: 2,240 m/7,347ftMeals: Lodge/Guest HouseAccommodation: Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerDuration: 6 hours
04Day

The actual Tsum Valley Trek begins from Chumling. Along the trails, you can experience the Ganesh Himal and Buddha Himals. The trails descend to Lungwa river and follow the dense forest of Rhododendrons, pine, and Juniper to Siyar Khola and follow the steep up hill to Chumling. The best places to enjoy the view of Shringi Himal from Chumling, visit an old Chumling Gompa and the streets of the stone village. Arrive and check in the guesthouse.

Approx. Time taken Walking: 5 hrs
Accommodation: Teahouse/guesthouse
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Altitude: Domje (2,386 m/7,826 ft)

Max Altitude: (2,386 m/7,826 ft)Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerAccommodation: TeahouseDuration: 5 hours
05Day

After having breakfast follow the easy and pleasant path that offers the wide valley and mountain views. Visit the Dhampa Gompa and continue to Domje. Cross a bridge then follow the steep up hill to Chekamparo. Chhekamparo is the biggest tidiest village of the Tsum Valley trekking. Arrival and check in a guesthouse.

 Approx. Time taken Walking: 5 hrs
Accommodation: Teahouse/guesthouse
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Altitude: Domje (3,031m/9,942ft.)

Max Altitude: 3,031 m/9,942 ftMeals: Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerAccommodation: TeahouseDuration: 5 hours
06Day

Follow the trails to the last village of Tsum Valley ‘Nile and Chhule. These villages are on either side of river. Along the trails visit Phu Cave known as Pigeon Cave, It is believed that the Tibetan Buddhist Master Guru Milarepa meditated here. The Buddhist Mural printed Monastery, fertile terrace, are other highlights of the day.

After having Lunch at Nile, walk 2 hours to rich Mu Gumpa. Experience a night with nuns ay Mu Gumpa. Arrive and stay overnight at Gumpa.

Approx. Time taken Walking: 5 hrs
Accommodation: Teahouse/guesthouse
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Altitude: Domje (3,709 m/12,165 ft.)

Max Altitude: 3,709 m/12,165 ft.Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerAccommodation: TeahouseDuration: 5 hours
07Day

Morning enjoy visiting the Dhephu Doma Nunnery Gompa, Rikang Gumpa trek back to Rachen Gumpa. Most of the path is downhill with beautiful scenery. Along the way you will visit Wind Power Mill, Pangdun, Phurbe and Lar to Rachen Gumpa. Arrival and check in to guesthouse.

Approx. Time taken Walking: 5 hrs
Accommodation: Teahouse/guesthouse
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Altitude: (3240m/10627 ft.)

Max Altitude: 3240 m/10627 ft.Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerAccommodation: TeahouseDuration: 5 hours
08Day

Today your journey is to Gimba Lungdang to explore the Ganesh Himal Base Camp. After walking fow hour, you will reach Siya Khola. Crossing the bridge leads to Domje. This is a Tibetan Herbal Medicine Clionic and a teaching school. Follow the eastern path through the lush Rhododendron forest, Mani wall, Tibetan Prayer flag leads to Gumba Lungdang. Arrival and check in guest house.

Approx. Time taken Walking: 5 hrs
Accommodation: Teahouse/guesthouse
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Altitude: Domje (3200 m/10496 ft.)

Max Altitude: 3,200 m/10,496 ft.Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerAccommodation: TeahouseDuration: 5 hours
09Day

Trekking to Ganesh Himal Base Camp is harder but rewarding. This is such a wonderful place to be and experience. It is 6 hours to go and back from the lodge.

Approx. Time taken Walking: 3 hrs
Accommodation: Teahouse/guesthouse at Gumba Lungdang (3200 m/10496 ft.)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Altitude: Ganesh Himal Base Camp (4200m/13776 ft.)

Max Altitude: 4200m/13776 ft.Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerAccommodation: TeahouseDuration: 6 hours
10Day

Heading back to Lokpa, cross Domje passing the beautiful forest and suspension bridge to Rupche (2470m), descend to Sarti and meet the initial trails lead Lokpa.

Approx. Time taken Walking: 6 hrs
Accommodation: Teahouse/guesthouse
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Altitude: Lokpa (2,240m/7,347 ft,)

Max Altitude: 2,240m/7,347 ft,Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and DinnerAccommodation: Teahouse/guesthouseDuration: 6 hours
11Day

Trek back to Jagat where you have to check out from your restricted area Tsum Valley Trek. 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. Arrival and check in at guesthouse.

Approx. Time taken Walking: 6-7 hrs
Accommodation: Teahouse
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Altitude: Machhakhola (869 m/2,850 ft.)
 

Max Altitude: 869 m/2,850 ft.Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerAccommodation: TeahouseDuration: 7 hours
12Day

After takin the last mountain breakfasy join the adventure and scenic drive to Kathmandu. Arrival and drop to Hotel. Hotel is solo responsible.

Meals: Lunch
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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
  • 11-Nights Twin sharing Tea house Accommodation during the trek
  •  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 Trek Leader/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).
Dates & Availability
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Starts:
December 07, 2024
Ends:
December 17, 2024
Status:
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Price:
US$850
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Starts:
December 17, 2024
Ends:
December 27, 2024
Status:
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Price:
US$850
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Starts:
December 28, 2024
Ends:
January 07, 2025
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Price:
US$850
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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

Add-ons & Options
  • A porter services is available for Tsum Valley Trek. A porter cost 250 USD. Including his meals, accommodation, Insurance and daily expenses. If you are two people booking this trip together then you can assign a porter between two of you.
  • The road to Machhekhola is dots one and it may take longer time then you expected. A private Jeep is available for an additional cost---205 USD.
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