15 days Tsum Valley Trek

Place: Thamel

A representative from Himalayan 360 will greet you at the Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu. They will help you transfer to your hotel in a private vehicle. Today, you will have a free day to refresh yourself and explore the city.

Place: Thamel
You will have breakfast at your hotel in Kathmandu. Then, we will hold a brief meeting session about the trek. You can ask us any queries, and we will also inspect the equipment. If you need help with buying trek equipment, we can also assist you. You will also receive your Manaslu Restricted Area Permit today. For the permit, we will require your passport with a valid visa, three passport-size photos, and travel insurance. With your spare time, you can prepare and do the last-minute shopping for the trek. You can also tour the UNESCO World Heritage Sites around Kathmandu.

Place: Machha Khola
Our journey to Tsum Valley will begin today. After an early breakfast, we will get on a jeep or bus (per your booking) and drive towards Machha Khola. The vehicle will drive on the Prithvi Highway, taking us past charming Nepalese countryside, terrace farms, river banks, hills, and bazaars. You will get your first glimpse at rural Nepal and its landscapes while driving on the winding highway. Similarly, you will also see mountain vistas like Annapurna, Manaslu, Langtang Himal, and Ganesh Himal.

From Arughat, the road starts to get off-road and bumpy. We will drive past the town’s dense settlement and then along the Budhi Gandaki River Basin. After driving for some time, we will reach Soti Khola. Many trekkers start their Tsum Valley Trek from here. However, it will extend their trek by a day, so we will drive further to Machha Khola. We will start our trek from Machha Khola and stay here for the night.

Place: Jagat
Our journey begins today after our breakfast at Machha Khola. The trail ascends and descends, making it a challenging day. We will trek past Tharo Khget to the beautiful Gurung village of Khorlabesi. From here, we will climb steep uphill to Tatopani (hot spring) and cross a suspension bridge over the Bushi Gandaki River to reach Dovan. We must also climb stone staircases along the way.

Then, we will pass by Yaruphat to reach the Yaru River. A cantilever bridge over the river was constructed in 2016 using Swiss engineering technology. From here, we will follow the trail that takes us alongside the western bank of the Budhi Gandaki River. We will once again make an uphill climb before descending to Jagat. There is a checkpoint where we must show our trek permits before entering the village. We will stay overnight at Jagat.

Place: Lokpa
Jagat is a beautiful Gurung settlement on a level plain. We will have breakfast before continuing our journey. The trail descends steeply from Jagat towards Bhatu Khola. We must cross a suspension bridge over the river before climbing the rugged terrain to Salleri. Upon reaching Salleri, we can witness the gorgeous view of Mount Sringi. Then, we will cross Nepal’s longest suspension bridge and climb uphill.

En route, we will come across several Buddhist stupas, chorterns, and mani walls. We will also trek through the dense subtropical forests to reach Ekle Bhatti. It is mostly an uphill climb with very few descend on this day. After hiking for some time, we will reach a canyon and cross, from where we will take the right trail to Tsum Valley. We will trek through the pine forest for a while to reach Lokpa. The village sits at the meeting point of Syar and Budhi Gandaki River.

Place: Chumling
Today’s trek is relatively easier, with a few uphill ascending and descending on rocky terrains alongside the river banks. As we leave Lokpa, the trail enters a forest of rhododendrons and pine. Very few travelers are on the route, and you can enjoy a tranquil trekking atmosphere. En route, we will also have to cross small suspension bridges. Then, we will come across the villages of Rpichet and cross another suspension bridge before the trails begin to descend.

You will cross a little stone wall before reaching Chumling. The beautiful village is home to several age-old monasteries like the Gurwa Gumba, Mani Dhungyur, and Panago Gumba. You can also get a clear and stunning view of the Ganesh Himal from here. Likewise, you can see many chorten stands in the village’s field, making for a picturesque setting. We will stay overnight at Chumling.

Place: Rachen Gompa
We will leave the Chumling by crossing a suspension bridge opposite the village. The trail then descends to Yarju and goes uphill, following the Syar River. We will come to a crossroads at Dumje, which separates the route for Tsum Valley and Ganesh Himal Base Camp. We will come to a meeting point for the Syar, Sarpu, and Langtang Rivers. The trail will then begin to ascend steeply through a narrow river gorge to reach Chhokang Paro.

From here, the trail slowly starts to get even and easy. En route, we will pass by the Gho village and cross a bridge to get to Tsum. You can also get a beautiful view of Ganesh Himal and Himalchuli. After trekking for a while, we will reach Lamagaon and finally to Rachen Gompa. An ancient monastery in Rachen Gompa marvelously reflects the Tibetan and Tsumba-styled architecture. It has a massive significance to the Tsumba people of Tsum Valley. We will stay overnight at Rachen Gompa.

Place: Nile
We will leave the beautiful village of Rachen Gompa and continue our trek to Mu Gompa. The trail goes alongside the Syar River, passing several small Tsumba settlements. We will pass by villages like Phurbe and Chhule before reaching the Nile village, where we will stay overnight. We will leave our luggage at a tea house or lodge in Nile and begin our excursion to Mu Gompa.

The trekking trail gradually ascends as we get closer to Mu Gompa. En route, we will pass by Milarepa Piren Phu Cave, Milarepa Gompa, Chi Phu Gompa, mani walls, and other monuments. The monastery in Mu Gompa is the most sacred one in the Tsum Valley. The village sits in a flat, bowl-shaped valley surrounded by incredible mountain vistas. Mu Gompa has no accommodations, and the monastery has only a small space. So, after exploring for a while, we will return to Nile.

Place: Gumba Lungdang
After breakfast at Nile, we will take a southern trail back to Chhokangparo and then to Chumling. En route, we will come across a small white Gompa at Gho village. We will continue trekking and cross a wooden bridge over Siyar Khola. The trail will then begin to descend and arrive at Dumje. There is a small Tibetan herbal medicine clinic and a small school there.

From Dumje, the trail enters the rhododendrons, juniper, and pine forest. We will also trek past many mani walls and colorful prayer flags. After a while, we will begin our climb through beautiful pine forests and reach Lungdang Gompa. The gompa is famous for its daily evening prayers. Similarly, it is home to around forty nuns. You can also see beautiful mountain vistas from here. We will rest at Lungdang Gompa for the night.

Place: Gumba Lungdang
On this day, we will trek to the highest point of our journey, the Ganesh Himal Base Camp, at 4,200 meters. We will leave Lungdang Gompa and slowly start ascending on rough terrains. We will trek on the Tsum Valley Trek Path and pass by small valleys along the way. Due to the remote location, very few people are on the trail to Ganesh Himal Base Camp. After about four hours of climbing, we will finally reach the base camp. You can see magnificent views of the Ganesh Himal Range from here. After enjoying the view and exploring for a while, we will head back to Lungdang Gompa and stay there overnight.

Place: Lokpa
After an adventurous climb to Ganesh Himal Base Camp and witnessing the grand view of the Ganesh Himal range, it is time to descend. As we leave Lungdang Gompa, we will begin descending to Dumje. After a while, we will cross the Laudang Khola and head south to Ripchet. The trail enters dense subtropical forests from here, and we must cross several suspension bridges. We will keep descending until we reach Batti Ghumlong, from where the trail starts to climb uphill to Lokpa. We will stay overnight at Lokpa.

Place: Jagat
On this day, we will continue to descend as we leave Lokpa village. The trail once again joins the Budhi Gandaki River. Similarly, we will enter the dense subtropical forest trails. En route, we can witness the mountain views here and there. It is mostly a downhill climb and relatively easy. After descending for some time, we will cross several suspension bridges and reach Sirdibas village. From here, we have to trek for a while to reach Jagat village, our overnight stop for today.

Place: Machha Khola
Today will be another descending day for us. After breakfast at Jagat village, we will continue our downhill hike. We will retrace our steps on familiar paths, staircases, and suspension bridges to reach Machha Khola. The trail takes us through familiar trails and past villages like Yaruphant, Dobhan, Tatopani, and Khorlabesi. Machha Khola is our ending point of the trek and we will rest for the night here.

Place: Thamel
Today is the final day of our trek. We will have an early breakfast and board a vehicle that will take us back to Kathmandu City. The vehicle will drive past Soti Khola and Arughat, returning on the same highway. We will again pass through the similar scenery and reach Kathmandu. The drive can take around 9 hours, depending on the traffic and road conditions. In the evening, we will host a farewell dinner to celebrate our incredible journey together. Then, you can enjoy your night in the city as you please.

Our representative will transfer you to Tribhuvan International Airport via private vehicle two hours before your scheduled flight. We hope you had a wonderful time trekking to the beautiful Tsum Valley. Thank you for choosing us, and we hope you will be back for another adventure in Nepal soon. Have a safe flight!