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Tsum Valley Trek

Start From:   US$ 1585

Destination:Nepal

Total Duration:17 Days

Trip Grade:Moderate

Meals:Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Transportation:Private and Local Transportation

Accommodation:Hotel, Home Stay, Community Lodge, Local Lodge

Max. Altitude:3700m/12140ft

Activities:Sightseeing, Dirt Road Driving, Trekking and Hiking

Trip Starts:Kathmandu, Nepal

Trip Ends:Kathmandu, Nepal

Trip Route:Kathmandu - Sotikhola - Jagat - Philim - Chumling - Chhekangpar - Chule/Nile - Mu Gompa - Rachen Gompa - Lokpa - Philim - Machhakhola - Arughat - Kathmandu

Best Months:March, April, May, October, November

Group Size:2 - 18 Person

Permits Needed:MCAP (Manaslu Conservation Area Project) Permit, ManMCAP (Manaslu Conservation Area Project) Permit, Tsum Valley Special Permit, Local Rural Municipality Permit, TIMS (Trekkers Information Management System) Card

Daily Walking Hour:5-7 Hours

Fitness Level:Average

Trip Code:AATV01

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Tsum Valley Trek: A Hidden Himalayan Sanctuary

The Tsum Valley Trek is a culturally rich and spiritually powerful journey through one of Nepal’s most secluded Himalayan valleys. Nestled in the northeastern part of the Gorkha district, near the border of Tibet, Tsum Valley remained a restricted area until 2008. This isolation has helped preserve its ancient Buddhist culture, unique dialect, art, and architecture.

The trek takes you through traditional villages like Chumling, Chhokangparo, and Nile, where locals still follow Tibetan Buddhist practices. You’ll visit historic monasteries such as Mu Gompa and Rachen Gompa, set against a backdrop of snow-capped peaks like Ganesh Himal, Sringi Himal, and Baudha Himal.

Unlike the crowded Annapurna or Everest trails, Tsum Valley offers tranquility, untouched nature, and a deep sense of spiritual connection. The trail follows the Budhi Gandaki River, climbing gradually through pine forests, terraced fields, and hidden gorges.

The trek typically takes 12 to 14 days, is moderate in difficulty, and requires a special restricted area permit along with the Manaslu Conservation Area Permit (MCAP). A guide is mandatory.

Tsumm Valley Trek is ideal for trekkers seeking cultural depth, remoteness and a sacred Himalayan atmosphere. The Tsum Valley is truly a hidden gem of Nepal.

Trip Highlights

• Sightseeing Tour of UNESCO World Heritages Sites in Kathmandu valley
• Trekking through beautiful landscape and traditional villages
• Exploring the local culture, tradition and lifestyle of the Tibetan descendants Tsumbas
• Day hike towards the Tibetan boarder
• Visiting historic Monasteries and Nunneries
• Learning  the Buddhist religion and exploring many interesting age old monasteries and nunneries

Day to Day Itinerary

Day 01:Arrival in Kathmandu (1335m/4380ft) - Pick-up from the airport and transfer to the Hotel

Day 02:Kathmandu Excursion & Prepare Permits and gears for the trek

Day 03:Drive from Kathmandu to Soti Khoa (700m/2300ft) 7-8 hours’ drive

Day 04:Trek from Soti Khoa to Machha Khola (880m/2886ft) 5-6 hours’ trek

Day 05:Machha Khola to Jagat (1340m/4395ft) 6-7 hours

Day 06:Jagat to Phillim (1590m/5215ft) 4-5 hours

Day 07:Phillim to Chumling (2380m/7806ft) 6-7 hours

Day 08:Chumling to Chhekangpar (3030m/9938ft) 5-6 hours

Day 09:Chhekampar to Nile (3360m/11021ft) 5-6 hours

Day 10:Nile to Mu Gompa (3700m/12136ft) 3-4 hours Exploration around Mu Gompa

Day 11:Mu Gompa to Rachen Gompa (3240m/10627ft) 5-6 hours

Day 12:Rachen Gompa to Chumling (2380m/7806ft) 6-7 hours

Day 13:Chumling to Jagat (1340m/4395ft) 6-7 hours

Day 14:Jagat to Machha Khola (880m/2886ft) 5-6 hours’ trek

Day 15:Drive back from Machhakhola to Kathmandu (1335m/4379ft) 9-10 hours’ drive

Day 16:Kathmandu Excursion: UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Day 17:Drop to the airport for farewell and departure

Cost Include

  • All necessary ground transportation and airport transfers
  • Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu with breakfast (04 Nights)
  • Kathmandu valley sightseeing including all entry fees, tour guide and private transportation
  • Lodge/ Teahouse accommodation during the trek
  • All meals during the trek - breakfast, lunch and dinner with hot drinks and dessert
  • Welcome and farewell dinners in Traditional Nepalese restaurant with cultural program
  • All ground transportation on a comfortable private vehicle and/or local transportation as per the itinerary
  • Experienced, English-speaking and government-licensed Trekking Guide
  • Experienced and friendly Trekking Porters
  • Staff costs including their salary, insurance, equipment, transportation, meals and accommodation
  • Necessary trekking equipment including down jacket, sleeping bag, trek poles, gaiters, water bottles, emergency blanket, duffel bag, waterproof bag covers, micro spikes etc. (to be returned after the trek completion)
  • Authentic Adventures stickers, trekking map and Trip Achievement Certificate
  • All necessary paperwork and trekking permits (MCAP, Tsum Valley Special Permit, TIMS Card, Local Rural Municipality Permit and monastery/ museum entry tickets)
  • Basic First-Aid Medical kit and Oxymeter to check the oxygen level and pulse rate on a regular basis
  • Portable supplemental oxygen for emergency
  • Organizing emergency medical evacuation in case of sickness or injury
  • Government taxes and office service charge

Cost Exclude

  • Nepalese visa fee
  • International and excess baggage charge
  • Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu because of early arrival, late departure, early return from mountain (due to any reason) other than the scheduled itinerary
  • Lunch and diners in Kathmandu besides welcome and farewell dinner
  • Expenses of personal nature like communication bills, laundry bills, spa, bar bills, cold drinks, mineral and boiled water, extra snacks, special coffee drinks (espresso, latte, mocha, cappuccino, americano etc.) during the trek
  • Personal trekking equipment and clothing
  • Extra expenses due to unexpected and unavoidable circumstances
  • Any extra services, activities or tours besides scheduled itinerary
  • Any other expenses not mentioned in ‘Cost Includes’ section
  • Heli flights
  • Tips and gratuities to the staffs

Detail Itinerary

Day 02Kathmandu Excursion & Prepare Permits and gears for the trekWelcome dinner at a typical Nepalese restaurant; meet with the crew & briefing about the trip

Day 16Kathmandu Excursion: UNESCO World Heritage SitesFarewell dinner at a Typical Nepalese restaurant with cultural program

Day 17Drop to the airport for farewell and departureGet to the airport three hours prior to the actual flight time for farewell and departure

Trip Map

Useful Info

Accommodations
You will be accommodated in a 3-4 star hotel in Kathmandu and mountain lodge/tea-houses during the trek. All accommodations are on twin-sharing basis. Single supplement will be served on request and will cost an additional US$ 175. Authentic Adventures will arrange rooms with attached washrooms when possible; however, mountail lodges/teahouses in some places only have shared washing and toilet facilities. Also note that single rooms are readily available in Kathmandu and the trekking regions at lower elevation but it might be difficult to find them at higher elevations during peak trekking season.

Meals
During our trek, we can enjoy authentic Nepalese food as well the more common international cuisine (Tibetan, Continental, Italian, Indian etc.). Breakfast and dinner will be served in the lodge/teahouse where we spend the night whereas lunch will be served on the way around mid-day. All meals will be provided during trekking while only breakfast will be provided in Kathmandu. However, there will be fabolous welcome and farewell dinners for the group before and after the trek.

Physical Condition & Experience Requirements
Everest Base Camp Trek is a moderate to strenous trek suitable for passionate walkers who have the ability to walk at least 5 to 7 hours a day with a light rucksack. In some days we might even need to walk for 7 to 8 hours. Walking in higher altitude is more physically demanding than walking in the lower altitudes; however, if we are in excellent health with average physical fitness, have a positive attitude and strong determination, we can accomplish the trek successfully. Exercising and jogging regularly is good idea to enhance our strength and stability. Past hiking experience would be an asset but no technical skill is required for this trip. Participants with pre-existing medical conditions such as heart, lung and blood diseases should inform Authentic Adventures before booking the trek. We also recommend that you consult your doctor before the trip.

Best Months to Travel
Spring (March to May) and Autumn (October and November) are the best months for this trip. Although this trip can be done throughout the year. However, during winter, the cold temperature might not be suitable for everyone and during monsoon, the trails are a bit wet and the views are not always clear.

Safely Request
Your satisfaction and safety is of paramount concern while traveling with us. Please note that your leader/guide has the authority to amend or cancel any part of the itinerary if it is deemed necessary due to safety concerns. Every effort will be made to keep to the original itinerary; however, since this adventure entails travelling in remote mountainous regions, we are exposed to weather conditions, health condition of the crew, unexpected natural disasters etc. The leader/guide will try to ensure that the trip runs according to plan, but please be prepared to be flexible if required.


Any Additional Information
Our website contains as much information as possible about this trip. However, if you wish to discuss any aspect of this trip or your suitability for it please contact us by phone or email. If you want to talk to us directly feel free to call us at: 00977 98511 11907 (WhatsApp and Viber) and/or 00977 98066 00888 or email us on [email protected]. You can also video chat with us on Skype. Our Skype id is bhuwan.stha

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