Tsum Valley Trek | Tsum Valley Trekking Itinerary

So we need a special permit for the Manaslu Tsum Valley Trek, so now is the day to plan the permit. After your breakfast, our city guide will pick you up from the hotel with private vehicles and drive you to Swayambhunath (Monkey Temple), Pashupatinath Temple, World Heritage Site of Bauddhanath Stupa, and if you still have space, drive you to Kathmandu Durbar Square and back to Hotel.

Driving from Kathmandu to the north on Prithvi Highway we'll have a magnificent view of the Trishuli River. Then we cross the Trisuli River in Malekhu and we're going to travel to Dhading Bensi and go on to Arughat where the roads are bumpy. After an early meal in the afternoon, we will preclude our tour with a scenic drive to Arughat, accompanied by Machhe Khola. Area of Manaslu and Ganesh Himal, small villages bordering the Budhi Gandaki River. We can see beautiful mountain scenery along the route. Arughat is a large village which is connected to it by a motor bridge on both sides of the river Budhi Gandaki. The next 2/3-hour voyage will take us to Machhe Khola.

The trail we follow today has some ups and downs, often falling over the creek to the gravel bars. The track is getting a little resistant at every point. Shortly afterwards we must cross the Tharo Khola, which passes through a rocky cavetto that goes into Khorla Besi. Khorla Besi is a lovely little village in Gurung and is part of many hiking trails including the Manaslu Circuit and Tsum Valley Trek. After yet another steep climb, we'll reach Tatopani Natural Hot Spring. Then we climb a wrinkle, crossing a suspension bridge over the river Budhi Gandaki followed by a wide, well-staircase over a ridge for lunch to Doban. After lunch, we begin to flow on the right side of the Gandaki to reach Yarung Phant and then continue to Jagat Village.

Ascend within the morning to Sirdibas 1,430 m, here you'll see the primary manifestations of the Buddhist culture. Move up and down on the left side until passing the bridge on the east bank and ascend to the rich Philim 1,590 m surrounded by rich wheat, potato and millet fields. Traverse north out of Philim on the apparent pedestrianised trail to the Larkya-La, through some lovely forest with views over the narrow valley. each the frequently misnamed Ekle Bhatti 1600 m, after 1 hr climbing, then traverse high above a powerful gorge, entering a mostly unoccupied area of pine trees. Ultimately drop to a trail junction which matches left to Manaslu and right to the Tsum Valley. Climb through pines and rhododendrons on a well-marked but hidden track, looking down the opposite path across the water. hen the slopes here have had their yearly fire there's a true danger of stone dropping from the above cliffs, particular if goats are grazing there. hop on gradually uncovered zigzag steps and catch your first glimpses of the tiny lower Tsum Valley, very steep over the Shiar Khola that drains from the highest of the valley. Over the cliffs lies Himalchuli 7,893 m across the Buri Gandaki. Walk through a temperate forest, largely intact and calm, into Lokpa 2,240 m, surrounded by barley farms, where there's a comfortable lodge. occupy Lodge overnight.

Trek from Lokpa to Chumling will take around 4 hours and the elevation was found 2,386 m/7,828 ft. Today's trail is rough and rugged underfoot and has steep climbs and descents. We walk through the woods and through a narrow gorge that opens up to a spectacular view of Shringi Himal and cascading waterfalls down the mountain. Chumling stands on the Shringi Himal's south face.

Move the suspension bridge to the opposite side. Enjoy the wonderful views of Ganesh Himal. Travel past Rainjam to Serpu Khola and cross another bridge to the Gho Area. The two hours climb to the valley it will take us to the village of Chhekampar. Climate allowing; admire the view of Himal chuli at 7,893 m and Ganesh Himal at 7,140 m. stay Chhekampar overnight.

Chhekampar to the Nile Altitude was located at 3,361 m/11,027 feet and would take about 4-5 hours. Today's stroll is typically easier, with a ton to be seen on the way to the lovely farms and villages, the chortens, the mani walls and the Gompas. It's worth a trip to the Piren cave where the Buddhist god Milarepa was meditated and the monastery of Gonhgye above Chhule. The Nile is the last northern settlement in the upper Tsum Valley on the banks of the Shiar Khola. overnight at the Nile.

We're almost near the Tibetan border. Mu Gompa is the location of a very ancient monastery. This path is a commercial road to and from Tibet. You that come across a variety of yak trains that supply supplies to local villagers. We will visit the Dhephu Doma nunnery Gompa and the tiny lake. The views of the mountains in this region are breathtaking.

Trek back through Chhule and Nile, on Shiar Khola's east bank. Then we get to the Lama Gaun. The village of Lama Gaun is a pretty little village. Good views of Kipu Himal and Churke Himal are offered. And we move overnight to Chhekampar.

This long day's hiking offers us enough opportunities to look at the area from a specific viewpoint as we travel south through the Ganesh Himal ranges to the serene Gumpa Lundang monastery, where we have another chance to appreciate the local monks' pleasant welcome for the night.

Today our path back takes the alternate route to Ripchet village which gives us a fresh and satisfying view of the landscape as we make our way to Lokpa overnight.

We start to descend in elevation, going through the scenic village of Philim and back across the suspension bridges, tracking the Budhi Gandaki's tumbling waters as they descend to Sirdibas and Jagat village overnight.

The descent further trail leads us to Yaruphant atmosphere is giving way to lush subtropical vegetation. Start hiking towards Dobhan. And get to Tatopani. At Tatopani is a hot bath. If you're involved, you can take a bath in the hot spring and calm your sore muscles by relaxing in the hot water. If not start walking up and down from Tatopani to get to Khorlabesi, and proceed overnight to Mache Khola.

From the Machhe Khola, we drive back to Kathmandu along the banks of the Trishuli Rivers with spectacular views of green hills, mountains, rice terraced fields and villages on both sides of the route. Evening we will have a farewell dinner the evening in a cultural restaurant with officials to mark the successful completion of our journey. Kathmandu, overnight.

Every beautiful journey has its end, and this is the last day of your stay in this beautiful country Nepal and the completion of the awesome Tsum Valley Trek.  You will be taken to Tribhuvan International Airport for departure. There are many beautiful places to visit apart from this amazing trip we welcome you to visit us again and are enthralled by wonderful experiences.