Tsum Valley Trekking
The Tsum Valley trekking is a sacred Himalayan pilgrimage valley situated in northern Gorkha, Nepal. Literally “Tsum” means vivid. Against the majestic backdrop of the Ganesh Himal and Sringi Himal, and Boudha ranges, this peaceful Himalayan valley is rich in ancient art, culture and religion. The local people are mostly of Tibetan origin and speak unique dialect. Trails are strewn with artistic chortens and lined with mani walls made of thousands of stone slabs carved with drawings of deities and inscribed with prayers. The famous Kyimu Lung, a pilgrimage circuit in the central Trans-Himalaya, is well known for its center of learning and meditation. This circuit traverses the Tsum Valley the Manaslu area in Nepal, and southern parts of Tibet.
The Tsum Valley trekking has long history of Buddhism. The Buddhist saint Milarewa is believed to be meditated in the caves of these mountains. Traditionally, the valley was a culturally diverse geographical called “Tsum Tso Chuksum”, which means thirteen provinces ruled as a single territory. The ancient remains of the Tsum Kingdom are still visible today. Due to its remoteness and inaccessibility, this sacred valley and its people have been bypassed by mainstream development for centuries. As a result, the unique culture of this valley has remained intact.
The valley is drained by the Shear Khola, which originates from the western glacier of Ganesh Himal and east and southern glaciers of Sringi Himal and meets the Budhi Gandaki at Nyak. The valley is uniquely rich in wildlife, especially the Himalayan Thar and Blue Sheep which congregates in herds of 50 to 200. Hunting, fishing is not permitted in the Tsum Valley.
The valley also boasts some unique and historic monasteries, including Rachen Gumba and Mu Gumba, which lie on a pretty plateau nestled in the lap of the valley, and Gumba Lungdang, situated at the base of a conical hill against the main slope of Ganesh Himal.
We at Skyline Treks arrange the Tsum Valley treks in the end to end of the year. Please consider gratis to get in touch with us for any genus of queries on our packages!
Outline Itinerary
| Day 1 | Arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) Kathmandu |
| Day 2 | Sightseeing in Pashupatinath, Boudhanath and Patan Durbar Square |
| Day 3 | Drive from Kathmandu to Arughat |
| Day 4 | Trek from Arughat Bazaar passing through Soti Khola |
| Day 5 | Trek from Liding thru Machha Khola to Khorlabeshi (930m.) |
| Day 6 | Trek from Khorlabeshi to Jagat (1440m.) |
| Day 7 | Trek from Jagat to Lokpa/Lukuwa (2240m.) |
| Day 8 | Trek from Lokpa to Chumling (2385m.) |
| Day 9 | Trek from Chumling to Chhokng Paro (3030m.), |
| Day 10 | Trek from Chhokng Paro (3030m.) to Chule (3350m.) |
| Day 11 | Trek from Chule (3350m.) / Nile (3360m.) to Mu Gumba (3705m.) |
| Day 12 | Trek from Mu Gumba to Rachen Gumba (3240m.) |
| Day 13 | Trek from Rachen Gumba to Tumje (Domje 2440m.), |
| Day 14 | Trek from Tumje (Domje 2440m.) to Gumba Lungdang (35420m.), |
| Day 15 | Trek from Gumba Lungdang thru Rainjam to Chumling takes 6 hours |
| Day 16 | Trek from Chumling to Philim (1700m.) |
| Day 17 | Trek from Philim to Khorlabeshi (930m.) |
| Day 18 | Trek from Khorlabeshi to Soti Khola (730m.) |
| Day 19 | Drive from Arughat Bazaar to Kathmandu |
| Day 20 | Recreation & shopping day. |
| Day 21 | Onward departure to your destination by our private vehicle |
| Day 1 | Arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) Kathmandu. Welcome with bunch of flower assistance at the Airport and meet with our staff (One of our company staff will be waiting you at the Airport with display your name ".................." which is print on our company white board and pick up by our private car and than 20 minutes drive to the Hotel. After few minutes rest in hotel, Visit in our office and have hot/cold drinks (Tea/Coffee) waiting to serve and have join together, one of our staff will brief you regarding the trip and introduction with your trekking guide. O/N at hotel. |
| Day 2 | Full day (6 hrs) guided sightseeing in Pashupatinath, Boudhanath and Patan Durbar Square. Overnight in Hotel. (B) |
| Day 3 | Drive from Kathmandu to Arughat (570m.) takes about seven hours. Stay overnight in camp/lodge/local house. (B, L, D) |
| Day 4 | Trek from Arughat Bazaar passing through Soti Khola (730m.) to Soti Khola or Liding (800m) takes about six hours. Stay overnight in camp/lodge/local house. |
| Day 5 | Trek from Liding thru Machha Khola to Khorlabeshi (930m.) takes about six hours. Stay overnight in camp/lodge/local house. |
| Day 6 | Trek from Khorlabeshi to Jagat (1440m.) takes about six hours. Stay overnight in camp/lodge/local house. |
| Day 7 | Trek from Jagat to Lokpa/Lukuwa (2240m.) takes about six hours. Stay overnight in camp/lodge/local house. |
| Day 8 | Trek from Lokpa to Chumling (2385m.), takes about 6 hours. Stay overnight in camp/lodge/local house. |
| Day 9 | Trek from Chumling to Chhokng Paro (3030m.), takes about 6 and half hours. Stay overnight in camp/lodge/local house. |
| Day 10 | Trek from Chhokng Paro (3030m.) to Chule (3350m.) / Nile (3360m.), takes about 7 hours. Stay overnight in camp/lodge/local house. |
| Day 11 | Trek from Chule (3350m.) / Nile (3360m.) to Mu Gumba (3705m.), takes about 6 hours. Stay overnight in camp/lodge/local house. |
| Day 12 | Trek from Mu Gumba to Rachen Gumba (3240m.), takes about 5 hours. Stay overnight in camp/lodge/local house. |
| Day 13 | Trek from Rachen Gumba to Tumje (Domje 2440m.), takes about 4 hours. Stay overnight in camp/lodge/local house. |
| Day 14 | Trek from Tumje (Domje 2440m.) to Gumba Lungdang (35420m.), takes about 4 hours. Stay overnight in camp/lodge/local house. |
| Day 15 | Trek from Gumba Lungdang thru Rainjam to Chumling takes 6 hours. Stay overnight in camp/lodge/local house. |
| Day 16 | Trek from Chumling to Philim (1700m.) takes 5 and half hours. Stay overnight in camp/lodge/local house. |
| Day 17 | Trek from Philim to Khorlabeshi (930m.) takes 6 hours on a completely descending path. Stay overnight in camp/lodge/local house in Khorlabeshi. |
| Day 18 | Trek from Khorlabeshi to Soti Khola (730m.) takes 6 hours and drive from Soti Khola to Arughat. Stay overnight in camp/lodge/local house. |
| Day 19 | Drive from Arughat Bazaar to Kathmandu takes seven hours. Stay overnight at hotel in Kathmandu. |
| Day 20 | Recreation & shopping day. Stay overnight at Hotel in Kathmandu. And rest of the time for shopping. Join us for the farewell dinner at Nepali typical restaurant in the evening at 07:00 PM with culture program. (B, D) |
| Day 21 | Onward departure to your destination by our private vehicle. 3 hrs before you have to be airport (B) |
| Abbrebiations: B, L, D means : Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner | |
Price Includes
- Airport Pick up and drop off by our private vehicle
- Kathmandu hotel room on bed and Breakfast (B) basis
- Fluent English speaking license holder sightseeing tour guide
- Sightseeing tour guide fee
- Sightseeing entrance fee
- Tsum Valley Special Trekking permits fees
- Manaslu Conservation Area Project (MCAP) entry permits fees.
- Accommodation and 3 meals a day such as Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner (B, L, D) while on the trek in tent
camp
- All kitchen crew, tent, mattress, cook, helper cook etc..
- Fully escorted trek with an English speaking license holder local sherpa trekking guide and necessity
porters.
- All program according to itinerary on full board.
- All land transfer as per above itinerary
- Skyline Company T-shirt
- Farewell dinner at Nepali typical restaurant with culture program
- Wage, equipment, insurance and other facilities to staff.
Price Excludes
- Nepal tourist visa fee US$ 30, with multiple entries for 15 days, you may easily issue the visa upon your
arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport Kathmandu. (it will be ready within few minutes) You will
require each 2 passport size photos.
- Kathmandu hotel Lunch and Dinner (L, D)
- Personal Spending money and all kind of drinks (Alcoholic, hot and cold drinks) bar bill, Int'l Telephone
bill, hot shower, batteries charge, laundry etc. Tips for guide, porter and driver. (Tipping is expected).
- Travel Insurance and medical evacuation in case of emergency
Quick Facts
- Best Season: March to May & September to December is finest.
- Duration: 19 of days.
- Trekking Days: 15 days are adequate.
- Grade: moderate.
- Rating: Moderate Himalayan region.
- Maximum Altitude: 3,700 meters to summit point.
- Commences At: Arughat.
- Ends At: Arughat.
- Code: STE 43.
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Everest Base Camp Trekking in Nepal
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