Journey details
Tsum Valley Trek - Trip Overview
The Tsum Valley , located north of Manaslu, is a restricted area until 2008. Hiking routes and trails were discovered not so long ago, which made the area primitive, undiscovered and worth visiting. The Tsum Valley Trekking was once part of Tibet. This is the reason why religion, art, lifestyle, monasteries and prayer flags are all Tibetan culture. This valley is completely different from all hiking routes because people can find changes not only in terms of lifestyle and culture, but also in terms of vegetation, geography and landscape of Manaslu Region .
During the Tsum Valley trek , hikers can change slowly in subtropical areas in semi-arid areas, climate change and climatic changes.
The visit to the Tsum Valley begins with a visit to the UNESCO World Heritage Site in Kathmandu and the next day goes to Sotikhola. Sotikhola will be the starting point for our trip. Along the way, we witnessed beautiful rhododendron forests, pine forests, coniferous forests and several waterfalls along the way. The landscape of the Himalayas is hidden throughout the journey and is being sought again and again. We also visited the monastery of Rachen Gompa, Mu Gompaetc. Explore the Tibetan culture and traditions.
Some of the mountains that can be seen on foot are the Ganesh Himal, Sringi Himal and Boudha Himal mountains. The area is less exposed, so it is an area that is not suitable for tourism, which makes the road unbeaten. Gompas has not been explored and the story is unknown.
Tsum Valley Trek - Trip Profile
Sightseeing around the UNESCO world heritage sites
Scenic drive from Kathmandu to Sotikhola
Explore the Tibetan arid region
Explore the Buddhist Monasteries and Gompas throughout the trails
Witness the waterfalls along the way
Picturesque views of the Himalayas
Visit Mu Gompa, Rachen Gompa, Milarepa cave etc.
Discover the Tibetan and Buddhist lifestyle, culture, art, religion and many more.
Accommodations
We will be staying at 3-star hotels in Pokhara and Kathmandu and teahouses during the trek. All accommodations are on a twin-shared basis. And Single supplement will be served on request and will have an additional cost. We will have rooms with attached washrooms in most parts of the trek but according to place it can be afforded. In higher elevations, single rooms are not available like in Kathmandu and the lower elevation regions but Himalayan Adventure Nepal will do our best for your happiness.
Meals
All meals will be served during hiking, while Kathmandu only offers breakfast. The hotel will also offer welcome and farewell dinner. The most common dishes on most menus are Nepalese, Tibetan, Indian and the most common Continental.
Can I accomplish this trek?
The Tsum Valley Trek is a Challenging which is a moderate and suitable for trekkers who can walk at least 6-7 hours a day with a light backpack. You do not have any technical skill except your perfect physical health. To accomplish this trek you need to have basic good health However, it is always best to start jogging and exercising regularly at least a month before commencing the actual trek. If you have any disease please kindly inform to Himalayan Adventure Nepal.
Best Time to Travel
Autumn (Sept. to Nov.) and spring (March to May) are the best seasons for this trek. If you have some other time than this we can customize and make the trip viable.
Additional Information
Our website contains as much information as possible about this trip. If you have some query please directly call us at any time. Your happiness is our success. info@himalayanadventurenepal.com
Day by day
Detailed itinerary.
Day 1 Arrival in Kathmandu airport (1,400 m). Overnight at a Hotel.
Overnight at a Hotel. No meals included.
Day 2 Guided Sightseeing around Kathmandu Valley
Pashupatinath Temple:
Pashupatinath Temple is one of the most significant Hindu temples of Lord Shiva in the world, located on the banks of the Bagmati River. Though you are not allowed to go inside the temple as it is strictly for Hindus only, you can clearly see the temple and the activities from the eastern bank of the Bagmati River. It is a square two-tiered pagoda temple built on a single-tier plinth which is famous all over the world.
Boudhanath Stupa:
Boudhananath is one of the holiest Buddhist sites in Kathmandu. It was built in the 5th century with four pairs of eyes of Lord Buddha in four cardinal directions keeping an eternal watch over the people and their doings. You will find Buddhist pilgrims from Tibet going round the stupa spinning the prayer wheels.
Bhaktapur Durbar Square:
Visit the Bhaktapur Durbar Square, the Royal Residential Quarter of Bhupatindra Malla, famous five-storied temple of Nyatapola in Pagoda style Batsala temple, Bhairavnath temple, Duttatraya temple, Pujari Muth and Palace of 55 windows.
The rest of our time in Kathmandu is free for further exploration and some last-minute shopping in Thamel area for trekking essentials.
Overnight at a Hotel. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
Day 3 Drive to Sotikhola (710 m) – 7 to 8 hours by jeep.
Overnight at a Guesthouse. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
Day 4 Trek from Sotikhola to Machha Khola (900 m) – 6-7 Hours.
Overnight at a Guesthouse. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
Day5 Trek from Machha Khola to Jagat (1,410) – 6-7 Hours.
Overnight at a Guesthouse. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
Day 6 Trek from Jagat to Lokpa (2,240 m) –5-6 Hours.
Overnight at a Guesthouse. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
Day 7 Trek from Lokpa to Chumling (2,386 m) – 6-7 Hours.
Overnight at a Guesthouse. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
Day8 Trek from Chumling to Chokhangparo (3,031 m) – 4-5 Hours
Overnight at a Guesthouse. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
Day 9 Trek from Chokhangparo to Nile (3,361 m) – 5-6 Hours.
Overnight at a Guesthouse. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
Day 10 Trek from Nile to Mu Gompa (3,700m) – 3-4 Hours.
Overnight at a Guesthouse or Gompa. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
Day 11 Rest Day in Mu Gompa (3,700 m).
Overnight at a Guesthouse or Gompa. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
Day 12 Trek from Mu Gompa to Burgi village (3,245 m) via Milarepa cave – 5 Hours.
Overnight at a Guesthouse. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
Day 13 Trek from Burgi village to Chumling (2,386 m) – 5-6 Hours.
Overnight at a Guesthouse. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
Day 14 Trek from Chumling to Philim (1,700 m) – 6-7 Hours.
Overnight at a Guesthouse. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
Day 15 Trek from Philim to Khorlabesi (930 m) – 6-7 Hours.
Overnight at a Guesthouse. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
Day 16 Trek from Khorlabesi to Sotikhola (730 m) - 6 Hours
Overnight at a Guesthouse. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
Day 17 Drive to Kathmandu (1,300 m) by jeep – 7 to 8 Hours and farewell dinner.
If you are interested in extending the trip, there are many options such as Chitwan jungle safari, river rafting adventure, Kathmandu shopping tour, mountain biking and other activities.
In the evening we will have a farewell dinner in a traditional Nepalese restaurant with cultural performances.
Overnight at a Hotel. Breakfast and farewell dinner included.
Day 18 Transfer to International Airport for Final Departure.
Breakfast included.
Your trip price
What your journey covers.
Cost Included
- Standard twin-sharing accommodation in a three-star hotel in Kathmandu including breakfast (3 nights).
- Guesthouse accommodation during the trek in mostly twin-share and occasionally dormitory-style rooms (14 nights).
- All standard meals during the trek (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner).
- Local English-speaking trekking guide having licensed. An experienced, English-speaking and government-licensed trek leader and assistant trek leader (6 trekkers: 1 assistant guide)
- The required number of local staff and porters to carry your luggage during the trek. Food, accommodation, salary, insurance, equipment and medicine for all staff.
- Restected area permit/Manaslu conservation area permit/Annapurna Conservation Area Permit & TIMS.
- HAN T shirt, bag.
- Official expenses.
- Welcome dinner with cultural program as listed in the itinerary.
- Day guided city tour
- Farewell Dinner
- Public bus ticket to and from the starting and ending points of the trek as applicable
- Medical kit (carried by your trek leader)
- All government and local taxes
Cost Not Included
- Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu. Except Welcome & Farewell Dinner
- Travel Insurance (compulsory!), which covers emergency high-altitude rescue and evacuation
- International airfare and airport departure tax
- Nepal entry visa - You can obtain the visa easily upon your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport in Kathmandu (Tourist Visa with Multiple Entries for 15 days can be obtained by paying USD 25 or equivalent foreign currency. Similarly, Tourist Visa with Multiple Entries for 30 days and 90 days can be obtained by paying USD 40 and 100 respectively. Please bring 2 copies of passport size photos.)
- Alcoholic, hot and cold drinks.
- Personal trekking equipment (click on the Equipment tab).
- Tips for trekking staff and driver (tipping is expected).
- Any others expenses that are not mentioned in the 'Price Includes' section.
- Any extra night accommodation in Kathmandu because of early arrival, late departure, and early return from the mountain (due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary plan
- Cost arising out of landslides, road blockade, and rescue of any form, cancellation of flight or reasons beyond our control
- World heritage entrance Fees.
