Tsum Valley Trek was opened for trekking in 2008 and there is a little information available on the area. Tsum Valley Trek Nepal is a sacred Himalayan Buddhist pilgrimage valley situated in northern Gorkha, Nepal. Literally “Tsum” means vivid against the majestic backdrop of the Ganesh Himal, Sringi Himal and Boudha Ranges, this serene Himalayan valley is rich in ancient art, culture and religion. The local people are mostly of Tibetan origin and speak unique dialect. Tsum Valley Trekking 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 has long history of Buddhism. The Buddhist saint Milarepa is believed to be meditated in the caves of these mountains. Traditionally, the valley was a culturally distinct 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 Tsum 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 Tsum Valley Trekking in Nepal also boasts some unique and historic monasteries, including Rachen Gompa and Mu Gompa, which lie on a pretty plateau nestled in the lap of the valley and Gompa Lungdang, situated at the base of a conical hill against the main slope of Ganesh Himal. The Tsum people have their own way of family life, which may be quite surprising for many outsiders. All the brothers in the family are married to a single girl, what you may call a practice of polyandry.
<p>Welcome to Nepal. Transfer to hotel. After refreshment, evening at touristic hub including Thamel. Overnight stay in Kathmandu.</p>
<p>After breakfast, full day city tour including the scared hindu temple "Pashupatinath Temple ", Boudhhanath Stupa , Swayambhunath (the Monkey Temple) & Kathmandu Durbar Square. Overnight stay in Kathmandu.</p>
<p>Early morning breakfast. Drive from Kathmandu to Arughat. Night at Arughat.</p>
<p>After breakfast, trek to Maccha Khola via Seti khola. Climb the rocky outcrop, where the valley opens and the Budhi Gandaki meanders among wide gravel bars. Walk along rounded stones before climbing over a side ridge. Night at Machha Khola</p>
<p>Early morning breakfast, trek to Jagat(passing throughout the Gurung villages Khorlabesi, Tatopani, Dobhan, Yuru Khola along Budi Gandaki valley). Night at Jagat</p>
<p>Early morning breakfast, entering the restricted area of Tsum Valley passing through the suspension bridge over Budi Gandaki river and stopping in Philim for lunch. Explore village of Philim which is inhabited by Gurung community. As you pass by Ekle Bhatti, the trail get separated toward Tsum and Manaslu. Pass through the welcome board and hike up toward Lokpa. Night at Lokpa</p>
<p>Early morning breakfast, trek to lower Tsum. An ascending route to reach Chumling stopping for lunch along the way. Chumling is located on the south face of the Shingri Himal and surrounded by Chumling Gompas. This day is challenging as it is an ascending path that stretches on almost the entire route. Night at Chumling.</p>
<p>Early morning breakfast, trekking through flat terrain up to Upper Tsum. From Chokang Paro, the views of the Ganesh Himal range looks stunning. After lunch, trek to Rachen Gomp, the largest nunneries in the Tsum Valley, with 80 nuns currently studying , Visiting Gonhgye Gompa (Nyigma-pa Buddhist sect). Night at Rachen Gompa.</p>
<p>Early morning breakfast, trek to Mu Gompa. It is home to a very old isolated monastery which is located at the highest and farthest point in the Tsum valley. This trail is used to import and export things to and from Tibet. Visiting Dhephyudonma Gompa(4060m). Retrace to Chokang Paro. Night at Chokang Paro</p>
<p>After breakfast, descend through the green forest to Philim. Then continue downstairs to Ghumlung(2130m) to the river bank. Hike through the forest of pine trees towards Lokpa village. Night at Lokpa</p>
<p>After breakfast, downhill trek to Jagat. Crossing the susupension bridge from doban and walk along the budi Gandaki river. Night at Jagat</p>
<p>After breakfast,the trekking trails becomes easier as we are descending, passing the multi-ethnical village of The Gurungs and The Brahmins and clear water falls makes the trekking enjoyable. Night at Maccha Khola.</p>
<p>After breakfast, follow the downhill trail of trekking to Arughat. Descend down to the cascading waterfall. Night at Arughat</p>
<p>After breakfast ,retrace to Kathmandu. Check-in Hotel. </p>
<p>After breakfast, free and easy and Evening Farewell dinner with cultural program</p>
<p>After Breakfast, transfer to Airport. Happy See off.</p>
