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Discover the secret Tibetan Buddhist land lying at the edge of one of the most secluded Himalayan valleys. Tsum Valley is one of world’s remotest Himalayan Valleys which was also a restricted region until recently. The trek to Tsum Valley takes you into the majestic surroundings of the Ganesh Himal, Sringi Himal, and Boudha Himal ranges. The region once being part of Tibet looks completely different from what you will find elsewhere. The people of Tsum Valley or the Tsumbas belong to Tibetan origin with their own ancient form of dialect, art, culture and religion. Very few adventure travelers have made it to this high and mysterious valley, which used to be an important trade link with Tibet. In the initial days, we trek the route of Around Manaslu Trek or the Manaslu Circuit Trek. The Tsum Valley lies on the northern part of Manaslu and used to be a restricted area until 2008. The region is still less exposed in comparison to other touristy areas, with relatively virgin and less beaten paths in comparison to the more popular regions. The Tsum people have their own way of family life, which may be quite surprising for many outsiders. All the brothers in the family are married to a single girl, what you may call a practice of polyandry.
The trek start and end point is Arughat, a seven hours drive from Kathmandu. The first half of the trek ascends the Budhi Gandaki Valley on good paths through a mix of dense forest, terraced fields and hill villages. As we leave the main Manaslu Trail for the Tsum valley, suddenly we get a feeling of entering truly into the hidden valley. While on the trek, we also pass through the alpine forests, glacial rivers, and enjoy the warm hospitality of ethnic people. Pass the lower Buri Gandaki regions of Liding, Machhakhola, Jagat and Philim. We also visit the ancient Gombas of the region such as: Rachen Gompa,Mu Gompa, Dephyudonma Gompa.
Itinerary | Maximum Altitude | Walking/Hiking |
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Day 01 Arrive Kathmandu & Transfer to Hotel | 1,350m/4,429ft | |
Day 02 Kathmandu: Sightseeing and Trek Preparation | 1,350m/4,429ft | |
Day 03 Drive Kathmandu to Arughat | 6,000m/19,686ft | |
Day 04 Arughat to Soti Khola | 710m/2,330ft | 5-6 hrs |
Day 05 Soti Khola to Maccha Khola | 900m/2,953ft | 6-7 hrs |
Day 06 Maccha Khola to Jagat | 1,410m/4,626ft | 6-7 hrs |
Day 07 Jagat to Chisopani | 1,660m/5,446ft | 4-5 hrs |
Day 08 Chisopani to Chumling | 2,386m/7,828ft | 6-7 hrs |
Day 09 Chumling to Chokhangparo | 3,010m/9,876ft | 4-5 hrs |
Day 10 Chokhangparo to Nile | 3,361m/11,027ft | 5-6 hrs |
Day 11 Nile to Mu Gompa | 3,700m/12,140ft | 3 hrs |
Day 12 Mu Gompa, sightseeing | 3,700m/12,140ft | |
Day 13 Mu Gompa to Burgi Village via Milarepa cave | 3,245m/10,647ft | 5 hrs |
Day 14 Burgi village -Chumling | 2,386m/7,828ft | 5-6 hrs |
Day 15 Chumling to Philim | 1,590m/5,217ft | 6-7 hrs |
Day 16 Philim to Khorlabesi | 875m/2,871ft | 6-7 hrs |
Day 17 Khorlabesi to Soti Khola | 710m/2,330ft | 6-7 hrs |
Day 18 Soti Khola to Arughat to Kathmandu | 1,350m/4,429ft | 4 hrs |
Day 19 Farewell Friends | - |
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All Meals on full board basis will be provided during trekking in mountains. Three meals a day will be provided from the teahouse/lodge menus but the meals in this particular route are expected great meals. Each day dinner and breakfast are taken in the same place you spend the night. Lunch will be taken on the way to destination in a tea shop. Pay attention, please, this region of Tsum valley doesn't have developed tourist infranstructure (and it is main attraction of this region), so the choice of the meal is poor enough. Mainly you can take Tibetan bread, dal bath, tsampa porridge other simple local food. Be ready for this.
By the way, you can hire especial kitchen team from our company, and it will follow with your group during the trek. But this will raise the price.
Breakfasts are provided in the hotel in Kathmandu.We will be staying in Yatri Suites & Spa or similar for 3 nights while we are in Kathmandu. During our trek, we will be accommodated in the best available lodges or teahouses. All accommodations are on twin-shared basis. However, single supplement is also available, which will cost an additional USD 290.
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