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Tsum Valley Trek suggests 14 days exciting journey from Arughat Bazar to the alpine area in Manaslu Region. The moderate hiking traverses Budi Gandaki river valley with a hot spring, waterfall and spectacular mountain views. The restricted trekking in the Gorkha district opened for tourists in 2008. ‘Tsum Tso Chuksum’ in the Tibetan language interprets 13 provinces ruled by a single territory in Tsum Valley. Travellers witnessed a unique dialect, culture, lifestyle, sacred Mani walls, Chortens, Kaanis (gateway Chortens) and protection of evil spirits.
Tsum Valley Trek is an adventure journey of untouched landscape with a Shringi Himal view. Sama, Lho, Prok, Bihi, Sirdibas, Chumchet and Chhekampar is a traditional village with 2500 people practising Buddhism. Tsum Valley harbours birds, butterflies, reptiles, plants, medicinal plants, Primula, Potentilla, Geum, and iris. Tsum valley trekking extends the Manaslu circuit trek.
Chumchet and Chhekampar village has established Nunnery and Monastery, such as Rachen Gumba (1905 AD, Ngakpa sect) and Mu Gumba (3510 m, Drukpa Kagyu sect). Lungdang Gumba lies at the base of a conical hill with a campsite of drinking water. Locals respect reincarnate lama, decorate monastery with prayer flags, burn butter lamps and build Mani walls along the walking paths. The family's second son and daughter sends to a monastery and nunnery for the Buddhism study.
Tsum Valley Trek suggests the stunning Himalayas view, Ganesh Himal (7429 m), Himal Chuli East (7893 m), Buddha Himal (6672 m), Shringi Himal (7187 m). Trekkers visit the cave of Bodhisattva Milarepa and Padmasambhava. The mountain pass trade route between Tibet and Tsum Valley is the Ngula Dhojyang (5093 m), Yamdro (Humlung) Pass (5326 m), and Thapla Pass (5104 m). Annually local people celebrate mountain festivals, such as Saka Dawa (May), Lhosar (Jan/Feb, for 15 days), Dhachyang (Dec/Jan, horse festival), Fanning (mid-August). Trekkers can purchase souvenirs, a carpet, blanket, wooden mask and jug. October to December and April to June is the best trekking season. Further details are below.
Day 01: Meet in Kathmandu Airport
Day 02: Kathmandu sightseeing
Day 03: Kathmandu to Arughat Bazaar (570 m) - 8 hours
Day 04: Arughat Bazaar to Soti Khola (710 m) - 5/6 hours
Day 05: Soti Khola to Machha Khola (900 m) - 5/6 hours
Day 06: Machha Khola to Yaru Khola (1330 m) - 5/6 hours
Day 07: Yaru Khola to Philim (1550 m) - 5/6 hours
Day 08: Philim to Chumling (2360 m) - 6/7 hours
Day 09: Chumling to Chhekampar (3000 m) - 5/6 hours
Day 10: Chhekampar to Nile (3350 m) - 6/7 hours
Day 11: Nile to Mu Gompa (3700 m) - 4/5 hours
Day 12: Mu Gompa to Rachhen Gompa (3300 m) - 5/6 hours
Day 13: Rachhen Gompa to Tumje - 5/6 hours
Day 14: Tumje to Philim (1550 m) - 5/6 hours
Day 15: Philim to Tatopani (950 m) - 6/7 hours
Day 16: Tatopani to Soti Khola (710 m) - 5/6 hours
Day 17: Soti Khola to Arughat Bazaar (570 m) - 5/6 hours
Day 18: Arughat Bazaar to Kathmandu (1350 m) - 8 hours by bus
Day 19: Departure to airport
Day 01: Meet in Kathmandu Airport
When the flight arrives at Tribhuvan International Airport, take the 6 km car ride with our guide, takes 25 minutes to reach the hotel. Check in hotel and guide will brief the programs. Stay overnight at a hotel with breakfast in Kathmandu.
Day 02: Kathmandu sightseeing
The four UNESCO world heritage sites include Swayambhunath (1st century), Kathmandu Durbar Square (12th to 18th century), Pashupatinath (5th century), and Boudhanath (5th century).
Day 03: Kathmandu to Arughat Bazaar (570 m) - 8 hours
The 125 km (78 miles) road with bus takes 8 hours to approach the Arughat Bazaar. The views of the snow-capped mountain, village, Trishuli River, sal forest, Dhading Besi (580 m), Palpa Bhanjyang (1120 m), Annapurna II, Manaslu, Shringi Himal and Ganesh Himal, Ankhu Khola (580 m), Salyantar (42 sq km, as a tableland). Arughat Bazaar situated bank of the Budhi Gandaki River with few guest houses and grocery shop. Stay overnight at a camp in Arughat Bazaar.
Day 04: Arughat Bazaar to Soti Khola (710 m) - 5/6 hours
The walk continues along the bank of the Budhi Gandaki River with the Gurung and Magar settlement. Enjoy an uphill, downhill; tropical forest, terraced fields, and waterfall, then, reach the Soti Khola, located bank of the Budi Gandaki. Stay overnight at a camp in Soti Khola.
Day 05: Soti Khola to Machha Khola (900 m) - 5/6 hours
The walk continues and crosses the bridge over Budi Gandaki then climb uphill through a ridge to the Gurung Village Khorsani (820 m). Continue to walk on a rocky trail to ascend and descends, passing a waterfall and terraced field. Climb through the rocky trail to reach the Labu Besi (880 m). Hike few uphill and downhill with a waterfall in the Machha Khola (fish stream) tea shop. Stay overnight at a camp in Machha Khola.
Day 06: Machha Khola to Yaru Khola (1330 m) - 5/6 hours
Walk little uphill and downhill then, cross a stream, reach at Kholabesi with a house and shop. Climb to a ridge and descend to Tatopani (hot spring). Hike uphill, then, cross River Budhi Gandaki then, reach Dovan. Cross a bridge over the stream then, climb with a rocky trail to Duman with a tea shop. Climb uphill and downhill to Yaru Khola with a house that is situated bank of the river. Stay overnight at a camp in Yaru Khola.
Day 07: Yaru Khola to Philim (1550 m) - 5/6 hours
Cross a suspension bridge over the Yaru Khola. Hike little uphill and downhill to the river. Climbs continue and cross the river, then, climb to a ridge. Hike continues to Jagat (1410 m) with police check post and tea house. Walk continues, cross a bridge, then, reaches Philim. It is a large Gurung village with corn and millet field. Stay overnight at a camp in the Philim.
Day 08: Philim to Chumling (2360 m) - 6/7 hours
Climb gradually uphill to Eklebhatti. Walk continues and reaches the place where one trail splits to Manaslu and next to Tsum valley. Walk a forest of pine; ascend to Chumling with the view of Shringi Himal (7187 m) that calls the Lower Tsum. Stay overnight at a camp in Chumling.
Day 09: Chumling to Chhekampar (3000 m) - 5/6 hours
Climb uphill and downhill through the Syar Khola Valley. Walk through a forest of pine to Chhekampar that is situated on a flat land with the views of Ganesh Himal, Buddha Himal, and Himal Chuli. Here are two villages include the Chhekam and Par known as the Upper Tsum Valley. People have been practicing polyandry marriage for fewer houses. Stay overnight at a camp in the Chhekampar.
Day 10: Chhekampar to Nile (3350 m) - 6/7 hours
Climb through the shrubland of the last village the Nile in Tsum Valley. A Piren Phu (pigeon cave) is said once Milarepa meditated that lies on a cliff nearby the Burji village. There are two Gompas with stone carving on the rocky cave. Stay overnight at a camp in the Nile village.
Day 11: Nile to Mu Gompa (3700 m) - 4/5 hours
Climb gradually uphill through the gorgeous valley to the Mu Gompa (19th century). It is the largest Gompa with the statues of Tara, Padmasambhava, and Avalokiteshvara. Visit next to the Dephyudonma Gompa (4050 m) in 2 hours. Stay overnight at a camp in Mu Gompa.
Day 12: Mu Gompa to Rachhen Gompa (3300 m) - 5/6 hours
Walk through the grasslands into the Rachhen Gompa (19th century) that is situated Shiar Khola Valley nearby Tibet border. Nuns live only in the Gompa. Here is a huge Mani (prayer wheel) with thousand statues of clay dedicated the Avalokiteshwara. Stay overnight at a camp in the Rachhen Gompa.
Day 13: Rachhen Gompa to Tumje - 5/6 hours
Walk uphill and downhill through the stream and a forest of pine into the Tumje. Stay overnight at a camp in Tumje.
Day 14: Tumje to Philim (1550 m) - 5/6 hours
Walk downhill and uphill through the stream. Cross the Ripchet, enjoy the waterfall; walk through the forest into the Philim Village. Stay overnight at a camp in Philim.
Day 15: Philim to Tatopani (950 m) - 6/7 hours
Walk with several uphill and downhill through the stream. Enjoy the waterfall and bridge. Walk continues through a forest and river valley to Setibas, Jagat, Yaru Khola and Tatopani (hot spring). Stay overnight at a camp in Tatopani.
Day 16: Tatopani to Soti Khola (710 m) - 5/6 hours
Walk along the bank of Budhi Gandaki River Valley with crossing bridges, climbing uphill and downhill. Enjoy the waterfall and walk through the forest to Machha Khola, Labu Besi, Khorsani, and Soti Khola. Stay overnight at a camp in Soti Khola.
Day 17: Soti Khola to Arughat Bazaar (570 m) - 5/6 hours
Walk through the subtropical forest with the Magar and Gurung settlements. Enjoy the waterfall at the bank of Budhi Gandaki River Valley. Walk continues to the Arughat Bazaar. Stay overnight at a camp in Arughat Bazaar.
Day 18: Arughat Bazaar to Kathmandu (1350 m) - 8 hours by bus
the bus passes to Salyantar, Ankhu Khola, Palpa Bhanjyang, Dhading Besi, Malekhu, Trishuli River valley, Highway and finally, arrives Kathmandu. Stay overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.
Day 19: Departure to airport
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