Tsum Valley Trekking

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu
Flying to Kathmandu along the northern border of Nepal on a clear day is in itself an exciting and memorable experience. As you fly, the panoramic view of snow-capped Annapurna mountain range greets your sight. The Nepali support team will meet you at the airport and escort you to your hotel.

Day 02: City Sightseeing in Kathmandu Valley
Kathmandu is the historical and cultural heart of Nepal and has been a popular destination for tourists ever since Nepal opened its doors to visitors. The city presents a wonderful mix of Hinduism, Tibetan Buddhism and Western influence in the Valley. Patan and Bhaktapur, its two major neighboring cities bear immense historical, cultural and religious significances. There will be a half day guided tour to the famous and biggest Hindu shrine of Pashupatinath, the largest Buddhist stupa in Nepal Boudhanath, the 15th century Palace of 55 windows and Swoyambhunath.

Day 03: Kathmandu – Arughat Bazaar – Arkhet Bazar about 2 hours Trek
We take a 8 hrs bus ride to Arughat bazaar in Gorkha district. The village of Arughat is in two parts, on opposite sides of the Buri Gandaki. Arughat Bazaar is large, clean and prosperous with hotels and shops selling cloth, food and hardware. From the bus stop we trek for two hours to Arkhet bazaar. We pass through Gurung and Magar villages and terraced fields along the way.

Day 04: Arkhet Bazar – Machha Khola about 7 hours Trek
From Arkhet Bazaar we take the trail to Machha Khola. Machha Khola is a village situated above a stream with the same name. We set up camp at a good campsite.

Day 05: Machha Khola – Yaru khola about 7 hours Trek
From Macha Khola we trek to Yaru Khola. The village of Yaru Khola at 1,330m has a good campsite near the Buri Gandaki river. The river meanders serenely among gravel bars.

Day 06: Yaru khola – Lokpa about 8 hours Trek
from Yaru Khola we trek to Lokpa is the first village as we enter the Tsum Valley. The local people are farmers and grow potatoes, gauche mushrooms and Soya beans.

Day 07: Lokpa – Chumling (Lower Tsum) about 7 hours Trek
From Lokpa we trek to Chumling Tanjo. We can see the Baudha Himal(6672m) and Ganesh Himal VI on a clear day. Chumling has three monasteries: Panago Gumba, Mani Dhungyur and Gurwa Gumba. There are also several good campsites.

Day 08: Chumling – Chhokangparo (Upper Tsum) about 7 hours Trek
From Chumling we trek to Chhokangparo. Upper Tsum valley (part of the Inner Himalaya) open from Chhokangparo, where hospitality local people (Tibetan group “Tsombo”) welcome you with traditional Tibetan Chiya (butter tea) and local meal.

Day 09: Chhokangparo –Rhachen Gumpa about 7 hors Trek
This is the last village heading north in the upper Tsum Valley. Nile is on the western, sun-side of the Shiar Khola, about 20 minutes walk across from Chhule. On the way we pass the Piren Phu cave. Piren Phu(pigeon cave) is one of the most sacred caves in the Tsum valley. It is located at the foot of a rugged cliff near the village of Burji. Milarepa, the famous Tibetan saint, was believed to have meditated here. There are two separate gumbos attached to the rocky cave. Richly painted Buddhist murals, excellent artistic scripts carved on stones, long prayer flags and significant Buddhists paper scripts make this cave one of the most important socio-cultural asset in the valley. Beautiful views can be had of the Shiar Khola, Rhachen Gumba , the mountains and settlements amidst vast agricultural land.

Day 10: Rhachen Gumpa – Mu Gumpa (3700 m) about 5 hours Trek
Dephyudonma gumba is one of the oldest monasteries in the Tsum Valley and is situated in the rugged mountains, a 2 hr walk from the village of Chhule and Nile. The history of this monastery is directly associated with the dawn of Buddhism in the valley.The monastery is run by Lama Serap of Nile Ladrang from the Kangin sect. There are a few campsites and dinking water facilities.

Day 11: Mu Gumpa – Rhachen Gumpa, about 5 hours Trek
The trail ascends to Mu Gumba, the largest monastery in the region. Mu Gumba is located at the highest and farthest point in the Tsum Valley.

Day 12: Rhachen Gumpa – Dumje about 7 hours Trek
Rhachen Gumba is one of the largest nunneries in the Tsum Valley, with 80 nuns currently studying.It was established in 1905AD.Iyt houses the nuns belonging to Ngak-pa sect, which does not allow animal slaughter.Dhumje is a small village with about eight houses and adjoining cattle shed.

Day 13: Dumje – Ekle Bhatti (cross Ripchet) about 8 hours Trek
From Dumje we trek to Ekle Bhatti and cross Ripchet. on the way we witness one of the most beautiful falls in the Lower Tsum Valley, Samba Tingding Chhupyang. Ekle Bhatti is a smal Gurung village with fields of corn and millet. The trail that climbs through the village and heads up over the ridge leads to Manaslu Base camp.

Day 14: Ekle Batti – Dovan about 8 hours Trek

Day 15: Dovan – Lapubeshi about 8 hours Trek
From Dovan we trek to Lapubeshi, a Gurung Village. We pass through terraced fields and tropical waterfalls.

Day 16: Lapubeshi – Arughat Bazar about 7 hours Trek
As we make our way from Lapubeshi to Arughat Bazar, we come to the last leg of our journey.

Day 17: Drive to Kathmandu by bus it takes about 8/9 hours journey.

Day 18: Depart Kathmandu
Our Nepalese support team will take you to the airport for your flight home.