Tsum Valley Trek
| DURATION 14 Days | ACTIVITY Trekking | MAX ALTITUDE 3700 m | TRIP GRADE Moderate |
GROUP SIZE Min. 2-14 Pax. | Accommodation Tea House | TRANSPORT Jeep | BEST SEASON N/A |
Overview
The Tsum Valley trek is the adventurous trekking in Gorkha district. This trekking began in early 2000s to enjoy the natural beauty of Tsum valley. It is least popular trekking route due to lack of promotion and accessibility. The unique culture and diversity of Tsum valley have attracted trekkers from different parts of the world in recent years. Tsum valley Nepal is the hidden valley that offers tremendous beauty in the form of mountains, rivers, glaciers, agricultural land, pastures, monasteries and lovely people. You can explore the Himalayan life and their struggle for livelihood following the off-beaten-track trial.
Tsum valley trek itinerary is 14 days, along with Kathmandu day tour. The starting point of Tsum valley trek is Machhakhola. The bank of Buddhi Gandaki encompasses amazing landscape of Gorkha district, that enhances trekking in the region. Following the bank of Budhi Gandaki, we will trek to Jagat, Lokpa, Chumling, Chekumpar, Nile and Mu Gumpa as major destinations of the Tsum Valley. The wonderful view of Ganesh Himal, Mount Manaslu, Churke Himal and Poshyop glacier from different view point is great to capture. We will enter Tsum valley after passing Philim village. The amazing landscape of the Hidden valley is overwhelmed by Tibetan culture. The small villages with local house, Gurung and Tibetan community, Mane, Chorten, Monasteries and gumba are the best part to explore during the trek.
Mu Gumpa is the last destination on the Tsum Valley Trek itinerary. We will return from Mu Gumpa after exploring the mind-blowing beauty of the place. It is one of the oldest and biggest monasteries that reflects the history of this hidden treasure of Nepal. The trekking route to return downhill will be the same, but we should cover a long distance. In fact, it takes less time to return than to climb up, so the itinerary has been made thoroughly by respecting the average distance one can cover. It takes only three days to reach Machha Khola from Mu Gumpa. Chumling, Jagat, and Machhakhola are the accommodation sites while returning to town by means of transportation.
Mission Summit Treks and Expeditions is here with the Tsum Valley short trek to facilitate our trekkers with the best services at a reasonable cost. We provide a Kathmandu day tour along with trekking in the best valley to explore the culture, religion, and landscape of western Nepal.
Tsum Valley Trek Itinerary
Arrival is the foremost step for trekking in Nepal. Tribhuvan International airport is the initial point to meet our company member. We will drop you to hotel and give a briefing on the trek. In the evening, you will have a welcome dinner in the cultural restaurant.
Kathmandu is the capital city of Nepal and an amazing valley with different UNESCO World Heritage cites. We will visit the Swayambhunath stupa, Boudhanath stupa, Pashupatinath, and Kathmandu Durbar Square during our day tour and taste the special food of Kathmandu. After returning from tour you can do the last-minute shopping for the trek.
Machha Khola is the starting point of the trek. Leaving Kathmandu early in the morning, we will drive towards Soti Khola in a private jeep. It takes around 8 hours to cover the 143-kilometer distance from Kathmandu to Soti Khola. After enjoying the picturesque view of rural Nepal, flowing rivers, forests, and mountains, we will reach Soti Khola. The distance between Machha Khola and Soti Khola is only 10 km, which a vehicle can reach in an hour. Thus, instead of walking, we will drive to Machha Khola as an introduction to the advanced route to Tsum Valley. We can enjoy the amazing views of Manbu and Nyauli on the route to Machha Khola.
The trekking route from Machha Khola to Jagat is moderately difficult with the rocky terrain. The higher the elevation, the greater will be the view of the landscape. Passing through the beautiful Gurung and Magar villages, we will reach Jagat (1410m). We will explore Khorlabesi, Tatopani, Dobhan, Yaruphant, Yarukhora, and Yarubagar on the route to Jagat. It takes around 6 hours to cover the 22.2 km trek distance between Machha Khola and Jagat.
COST INCLUDES
THIS TRIP INCLUDES
Airport pickup and drop by private car/Van/Bus Two night **star Category accommodation in Kathmandu on Bed n breakfast
THIS TRIP EXCLUDES
Nepal entry visa fee $40
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FAQs
The Tsum Valley Trek is a 14-day-long trek that includes the arrival, departure, and Kathmandu day tour. It takes two days to drive to and from Kathmandu to Machha Khola.
Yes, Tsum valley is definitely an amazing place that makes a life time memory with its picturesque. You can have best time with the wonderful landscape of Tsum valley Nepal.
We can get to Tsum valley by driving from Kathmandu to Machhakhola. Driving from Machhakhola to Jagat is also possible but consist very difficult road on the bank of Budi Gandaki. Trekking to jagat and then to Lokpa takes you to Tsum Valley. Exploring the valley requires four days within which we can reach Mu Gompa, the last trekking destination.
The altitude of tsum valley ranges between 2000 to 3700m. Mu Gumpa is situated in the highest altitude of Tsum valley trekking route at 3700m.
Yes, it is possible to do Manaslu circuit trek after Tsum Valley. We can continue to Manaslu circuit trek after returning to Chumling from Tsum Valley. Trekking to Deng from Chumling takes us in Manaslu circuit trekking route. Following the trial to Namrung from Deng, and continuing to Sama Gaon, Samdo, Dharmasala, Bhimthang, Tilije and Tal we will complete Mannaslu circuit trek.
More Info
Tsum Valley is a plain land between Mount Manaslu and Ganesh Himal. The narrow and small valley, spread between 2000m – 3700m has limited villages for accommodation. The government of Nepal has allowed trekking in Tsum Valley since 2008. It is a restricted area and requires a restricted area permit for trekking. There was an open border between Tibet and Tsum Valley before the Pandamic COVID 19. The local people used to get their goods easily from Tibet, but the inflow of citizens between Tibet and Tsum Valley, Nepal, was almost closed after the pandemic. The valley is bound by Buddhism, which protects nature and its entities with its strict rules. Killing animals and firing is strictly prohibited to protect nature. One should pay RS 50,000 in fines if he/she knowingly sets fire to the forest of Tsum Valley. Wheat is an annual crop, and the rotation of cropping occurs after three years. Farmers sow buckwheat and mustard, replacing wheat in each three-year gap. There is a unique system for harvesting buckwheat during the night. The trekking route conveys the bank of Budigandaki and its tributaries, mountains and villages, farmland, Kati Gate, suspension bridges, and wooden bridges connecting the banks of the river. We can visualize Ghoral and Jharal on the difficult mountainscape.
Accommodation
Tsum Valley is a tea house trek. Therefore, we can get suitable rooms for spending the night. Do not expect luxurious accommodation because it is a remote valley with few settlements. We can get local food and normal rooms during the night.
Food
Tsum Valley Trek packages include three meals a day, i.e., breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Breakfast includes tea/coffee, Tibetan bread, toast, porridge, curry, and eggs or omelets. Similarly, lunch and dinner include Nepali thali, (dal, bhat, curry, pickles, pappad), momo, chowmein, and noodles.
Charging
We can get a charging facility in tea houses. You should pay an extra charge per gadget for charging. Also, the rate of charging depends on the duration of charging.
The Best time to Trek Tsum Valley
Spring (March, April, and May) and autumn (September, October, and November) are the best seasons to trek Tsum Valley. March, April, May, September, October and November are the best months for trekking in Tsum valley due to moderate temperatures and pleasant weather. The temperature remains moderate and we can go trekking easily during these months.
Winter (December, January, and February) remains very cold, with heavy snowfall, on which trekking would be difficult. Similarly, the summer season (June, July, and August) is not considered the best season due to heavy rain. The walking trial remains wet and slippery due to rain. Therefore, autumn and spring are the best seasons, whereas we cannot trek easily during summer and winter in Tsum Valley.
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