Tsum Valley Trekking - 19 Days

Duration: 19 Days

The Tsum Valley called the "hidden valley", situated in northern Gorkha district of Nepal. Tsum comes from the Tibetan word "Tsombo" which means bright. The trail heads up the valley of the Budi Gandaki River through wild and unexplored country inhabited mainly by members of the Gurung ethnic groups.

Upper Tsum valley (part of the Inner Himalaya) open from Chhokangparo, where hospitable local people (Tibetan group "Tsombo") welcome you with traditional Tibetan Chiya (butter tea) and local meal. The Tsum Valley is extremely rich in cultural assets. The valley is dotted with gompas (Buddhist monasteries), chortens and mani walls. The longest mani walls (over 250m) are at Dzong and Phurpe. The Tsum valley preserves steps of the great Buddhist Yogi Chyuchin Milarepa and story about Guru Padmasambhava circumbulation. The people here never slaughter animals, even as sacrifice to the gods. The Tsum Valley is surrounded by the Buddha Himal and Himal Chuli to the west, Ganesh Himal to the south, and Sringi Himal to the North.

One of the interesting features of Tsum Valley Trek is the people you will encounter, with their unique culture and age-old lifestyle that they still follow.

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Outline Itinerary

Day 1Arrive Kathmandu.

Day 2From Kathmandu drive to Arughat Bazaar (8-9 hours).

Day 3Arughat to Soti Khola (6-7 hours).

Day 4Soti Khola to Machha Khola (6-7 hours).

Day 5Machha Khola to Doban (6-7 hours).

Day 6Doban to Philim (6 hours).

Day 7Philim to Chumling (Lower Tsum) (7 hours).

Day 8Chumling to Chhokangparo (Upper Tsum) (5-6 hours).

Day 9Chhokangparo to Nile/Chhule, visit Milarepa Piren Phu Cave on the way (6-7 hours).

Day 10Nile/Chhule to Mu Gompa (3,700 m), visit Dhephyudonma Gompa (4,060 m) (4 hours).

Day 11Extra day for excursion.

Day 12Mu Gompa to Rachen Gompa (5 hours).

Day 13Rachen Gompa to Dumje (6-7 hours).

Day 14Dumje to Philim (cross Ripchet) (6-7 hours).

Day 15Philim to Tatopani (6-7 hours).

Day 16Tatopani to Soti Khola (6-7 hours).

Day 17Soti Khola to Arughat Bazar (6-7 hours).

Day 18From Arughat Bazar drive to Kathmandu (8-9 hours).

Day 19Depart Kathmandu.

What’s Included

Included

Airport pick-up and drop off services.
Trekking permit.
Entry permit fee.
Trekking guide.
A cook.
Necessary porters.
Necessary kitchen helpers.
Necessary sherpas.
All surface transportation to the starting point and from the ending point of the trek.
All meals three times a day (breakfast, lunch, dinner, juice, tea, coffee, hot chocolate, fruits etc.).
Necessary Camping equipment such as tents, kitchen tent, dining tent, toilet tent, mattresses, down sleeping bag, down jacket, cooking utensils, fuel etc.
Camping charges.
Necessary insurance for trekking stuff.
First Aid and kits.
Rescue assistance.

Not Included

Personal nature expenses such as all kinds of drinks, beverages, etc.
Drinks, beverages, hot shower, etc.
Tips for staffs.
Hotel accommodation & meals in Kathmandu.

Useful Information

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