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Tsum Valley Trek - 18 days

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Best Season: March to May, September to December

Starting From USD 1375

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Trip Overview

The Tsum valley Trek was opened recently in 2008 and it is still untouched by any kind of spoil and modernization in its natural glory or cultural richness. As per Buddhist mythology, Tsum valley is believed to be the place where a Buddhist monk named Guru Milarepa had mediated during his travel to let the world know about the preaching of Lord Buddha and Buddhism. Owing to its history and belief of the people, the place is considered holy and many artistic monasteries are built in this valley. The prevalence of Buddhism can be seen in the prayer flags, Mani walls, monasteries and stupas that you come across during your journey. You will visit monasteries like Rachen Gompa, Mu Gompa, and Lungdang Gompa during the trek.

Tsum Valley is located in northern Gorkha, sandwiched between towering peaks of massive Ganesh Himal and Manaslu Mountain range. The people living in this area are mostly Tibetan origin who hold and speak in their own unique language. The inscription carved on the stones are found on the way which is unique in its own way. Kyimu Lung is a famous pilgrimage site in that area. This pilgrimage circuit is a center for learning Buddhism and Meditation. Besides the cultural and natural magnificence, the richness in diversity of flora and faunas appear more prominent. The valley is also popular for wildlife such as Himalayan Thar, Snow Leopard, and Blue Sheep. You may encounter one of them if you’re lucky. The area is restricted for any kind of hunting, fishing or slaughtering of animals and is home to many other endangered species of birds and animals, also very well preserved that will make your journey worth it.

This journey starts with an exciting overland drive to Sotikhola and resumes in raging Budhigandaki River valley through warm paddy fields to alpine cooler hills and then leads to complete wilderness with barren and arid landscapes like of Tibetan plateau. After an enjoyable and mesmerizing time around Tsum valley, you will find a much faster and easier return to Sotikhola through the same route to conclude one of the most amazing adventures. Join Amazing Nepal Trek & Expedition to feel the natural and cultural splendor of this hidden valley.

Trip Highlights

Typical old Gurung and Tibetan villages and their cultures, traditions and rituals
Breathtaking views of Siringi Himal, Manaslu Himal, Naike peak, Himlung, Gyaji Kang, Kangaru, Namjung, Annapurna II, Cheo and Larke peaks
Big Mani walls, ancient monasteries and caves
Seasonal Fair at Tibetan markets
Rhododendron and Oak Forests, and Greenland
Traditional farming system

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Itinerary

Day 01: Arrive Kathmandu (1,300m/4,264ft)

Upon our arrival at the Tribhuwan International Airport (TIA) in Kathmandu, we will be greeted by a representative, who will drop you off at our hotel. After checking in, we take a rest or visit Amazing Nepal's office. We may also stroll in the streets of Thamel, a tourist hub in Kathmandu for some souvenir shopping. In the evening, there will be a welcome dinner hosted by Amazing Nepal. For dinner, you will be served excellent Nepalese cuisine which will introduce you to the country's authentic food culture. Overnight in Kathmandu.

Day 02: Full day Kathmandu City excursion

After breakfast, you will set out for sightseeing of the culturally and architecturally rich heritage sites of the Valley. Places such as the Pashupatinath, the world-famous temple precinct of the Hindus, the Boudhnath and Swaymbhunath, the world-famous Buddhist stupa precinct, and Kathmandu Durbar Square will open up completely a new cultural world of Nepali art and architecture to you. You will also be taken to the Kumari Ghar, where resides the Virgin Goddess. We will also discuss the trip, and you will be introduced to your fellow trekkers and our crews.

Day 03: Kathmandu – Arughat (670m/2,198 ft) – Soti Khola (710m/2,330ft), 8-9 hrs drive

A scenic drive west through the middle hills to Malekhu, then a secondary road to Dhading Besi and a 35km dirt road to Arughat on the Budhi Gandaki River. This is a large Newar and Gurung village with many mango orchards. Then another 2 hrs drive upstream to Soti Khola.

Day 04: Soti Khola – Machha Khola (890m/2,920ft), 6-7 hrs

The trail undulates over ridges and passes waterfalls on a steep trail clinging to the side of a cliff. It then drops to pass rice paddies before climbing to the attractive Gurung village of Labubesi. Beyond, the valley opens out and the trail drops onto gravel banks along the river before rising to the village of Machha (Fish) Khola above the river – with good views of the 7,000m/22,950ft Ganesh Himal.

Day 05: Machha Khola – Dobhan (1,000m/3,280ft), 6-7 hrs

The narrow trail follows minor ups and downs, often dropping to the gravel bar before crossing the Thado Khola and following a rocky ravine to Khorlabesi. After more moderate ups and downs there is a small hot spring at Tatopani. The trail then climbs a ridge before crossing the Budhi Gandaki on a suspension bridge. A good staircase leads to a landslide before a final ridge to Dobhan.

Day 06: Dobhan – Philim (1,590m/5,216ft), 6-7 hrs

Today’s trail follows the east bank to a 93m suspension bridge over the Yaru Khola, then climbs stone stairs up and back to the river before climbing to Thado Bharyang. Here it crosses to the west bank of the Budhi Gandaki, climbs a ridge and follows the river gently upwards to the village of Jagat. Walk on to Salleri, via a cliff-side trail – with views of Shringi Himal (7,187m/23,580ft) to the north. Descend to Sirdibas; and the first signs of Buddhist culture. Another suspension bridge leads to the east bank, and a tiring climb up to Philim: a prosperous Gurung village, the Chholing Sandu Gompa and surrounded by fields of maize and millet.

Day 07: Philim – Chumling (2,360m/7,750ft), 6-7 hrs

Traverse north of Philim, through the forest up to the narrowing valley to Ekle Bhatti. The trail then drops through a steep gorge under pine trees to a junction at New Bridge which leads to the Larkya La. To the right (east) a well-graded, exposed, zigzag track leads up through pines and rhododendrons, to Lokpa and the narrow lower Tsum Valley.

Day 08: Chumling – Chhekampar (3,010m/9,850ft), 5-6 hrs

An easier day today! Cross the suspension bridge and new forest growing over a recent landslide. Higher up, pass gompas and superb views of the Ganesh Himal. Beyond Rainjam the trail drops to cross the Sarphu Khola that drains the Syakpa Glacier off Shringi Himal (7,101m/23,298ft) to the north. The trail then climbs, for some 2 and half hours, on well-graded but the exposed track, to the Upper Tsum Valley and the linked villages of Chhokang and Paro, generally known as Chhekampar.

Day 09: Chhekampar – Nile (3,480 m/11,415ft) 4-5 hrs

A fairly short day today. First, explore the linked villages and perhaps climb north to a retreat where Lama Kongdhog died after 26 years of meditation: the friendly people speak Tsumba, related to Tibetan, but little Nepali and are unused to visitors.

Day 10: Exploration day: Nile – Mu Gompa (3,709m/12,169ft) – Chhekampar (3,010m/9,870ft), 6-7 hrs

Make an early start for the walk up to Mu Gompa, through dry Tibetan countryside – with rows of Chortens and broadening mountain vistas. The ancient monastery houses over 100 monks. On three sides are tantalizing views of the Tibetan border – with three passes frequently used for trade by the Tsumbas just out of sight. There are extensive seasonal yak pastures, the Lungdang Glacier to the east and high peaks in all directions. If time, include a visit to the Dephyu Doma Nunnery (4,000m/13,100ft) to the west.

Day 11: Chhekampar – Gumba Lungdang (3,200m/10,496ft), 5-6 hrs

Retrace the trail to the small gompa at Gho, then drop south to a wooden bridge over the river and continue to Dumje: which has a Tibetan herbal medicine clinic and school. The track then leads up steeply, through pines and rhododendrons to a mani wall, after which it traverses along an exposed route, before zigzagging up through huge silver pines to the gompa perched on a ridge. The mountain views in all directions are fantastic: this is likely to be a highlight of the trek.

Day 12: Exploration day: Gumba Lungdang – Ganesh Himal BC (4,200m/13,780ft) – return, 7-8 hrs

Circle from the gompa past the nuns’ housing, and zigzag down to a lower indistinct track: follow it through the forest and cross the wooden Lungdang Khola bridge. Climb steeply through pines and rhododendrons and across a Kharka up to a ridge. Continue up a birch-lined creek-bed and emerge onto grassy flats east of the Torogumba Glacier’s lateral moraine. Continue past yak huts to a track up the moraine wall that gives superb views of the Cirque of mountains. The Ganesh Himal Base Camp (4,200m/13,780ft) is about here (~4hrs). Return to Gumba Lungdang in time for the evening puja.

Day 13: Gumba Lungdang – Ripchet (2,470m/8,100ft) – Lokpa (2,240m/7,348ft), 7-8 hrs

Descend the trail to Dumje, cross the Lungdang Khola and take the south bank trail down the Siyar Khola that climbs over deep gorges and cantilever bridges to the high fertile valley of Ripchet. Several Chortens adorn barley and buckwheat fields that have been cut from surrounding pine forests. Steep stairs lead down to Gumling on the river before the trail climbs through temperate forest to Lokpa.

Day 14: Lokpa – Sirdibas (1,430m/4,690ft), 5-6 hrs

After breakfast, our trail returns to Philim for lunch. Continue downhill to the suspension bridge and riverbank trail to Sirdibas while enjoying the reverse views.

Day 15: Sirdibas – Khorlabesi (970m/3,182ft), 5-6 hrs

Our trail now descends from the alpine Buddhist region back to the greener subtropical biome via Jagat, Yaruphant, Dobhan, Tatopani and then undulates to Khorlabesi – with time to linger along the way.

Day 16: Khorlabesi – Soti Khola (710m/2,330ft), 5-6 hrs

The trail crosses the Tharo Khola flowing in its rocky ravine. Drop down to the river and traverse to the village of Machha Khola. Walk along the Budhi Gandaki Nadi to reach the Gurung village of Labubesi. Pass the two waterfalls on the steep cliffside trail to Khursane. Then follow the ridge above the Budhi Gandaki, through Sal forests to the bridge before Soti Khola.

Day 17: Soti Khola – Arughat – Kathmandu (1,300m/4,264ft), 8-9hrs

From here we drive, down the Budhi Gandaki Valley to Arughat and on to Kathmandu, lunch on the way. Transfer to your hotel, and a free afternoon.

Day 18: Final departure

Transfer to Tribhuvan International Airport for your onward flight to your next destination.

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Service Included:

All airport transfers
Tourist Standard Hotel in Kathmandu for 3 nights with breakfast
Welcome and Farewell dinner
Guided city tour in Kathmandu covering 4 UNESCO heritage sites
Private Jeep transport Kathmandu to Soti Khola and return to Kathmandu
All necessary paperwork and trekking permits (Restricted Area permit, Conservation area Permit, and TIMS)
An experienced English-speaking Govt. registered trekking guide and local porters to carry luggage (2 trekkers: 1 porter)
Full meals (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner) followed by a cup of Tea/Coffee during the trek
Iodine/Chlorine treated Safe Drinking water
All mountain accommodation (2 nights private room with independent bathroom/hot showers and remaining Soft, comfortable, twin sharing private room with shared toilet)
A comprehensive medical kit
All government and local taxes
Trekking equipment such as down-filled sleeping bag and duffel bag
Souvenir: Manaslu Route map and Amazing Nepal T-Shirt

Service not Included:

Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu except for welcome and farewell dinner
Monument entrance fees
Deserts (cakes, bakes, and pies)s
Additional Hot Drinks
Bottled drinks
Boiled/mineral water
Electronic device re-charge
Hot shower
Wi-Fi
Personal expenses
Travel insurance and evacuation insurance (strongly recommended)
Tipping to driver and trekking crew

Useful Information

Accommodations and Meals:

You will be provided a room in a tourist standard hotel, while you are in Kathmandu. During your trekking, you will be provided room in teahouses. Please be informed that you will be sharing the room at teahouses. Please also note that the Manaslu region is located at far from the maddening crowd, therefore, teahouses may not be as much sophisticated as one finds them in town.

We will provide only breakfast while you are in Kathmandu and three-course meals while you are on trek. This means you will be taking breakfast and dinner at teahouse you stay and lunch in the mid of your trekking. Since the Manaslu region is geographically a remote place, you will be provided only selected but hygienic and organic local foods such as Nepali dal bhat, Tibetan soup, and bread, porridge etc.

Briefing of the Tour:

You will be briefed about the trek, you will be given information file, and importantly introduced with your guide.

Trekking Crews:

We will provide government registered, well-trained English Speaking guide, who holds enough knowledge about responsible tourism and eco-friendly tourism

We will also provide an assistant guide who is ready to help you with every situation.

We will provide a porter is provided to every two of you, and he will be carrying not more than 25kg.

We get our crews’ life get insured.

Certificate:

After the trek is over, you will be provided with ANTE adventure certificate.

Size of Group:

Trekking Group Size of our group can range from two people to ten people. In case you want to travel alone, do not hesitate to write to us. We will plan accordingly. In case, you more than ten people, please do let us know so that we can develop and improvise plans and itinerary.

Acclimatization:

Trekking to the Manaslu Circuit is as much difficult as it is technical. We give special priority to its technical sides as well. For this, we have designed an itinerary to allow you get acclimatize naturally. We know the particular location you need to stay for rest, and the particular distance you need to walk slowly and so on. In case you get high altitude sickness, we have crews who know how to deal it effectively and smartly.

How to respond to Altitude Sickness?

Please do carry first aid box
Please consult your physician
Please do keep on informing our crews if you feel uneasy
Please do walk in the group so that you can help each other

Travel Insurance:

We would like to recommend you to get your trekking insured. Since you are trekking in probably one of the wildest and challenging routes, you need to be cautious of anything inevitable. You may need helicopter evacuation and get your trip canceled. You may get injured and get your baggage theft and so on.

Permits and fees:

The government local body charges some small amount of fee for every you make to the World Heritage sites, National Park, restricted areas along climbing. The price we charge includes all the fees.

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Equipments

If you want to book a trekking package with Amazing Nepal Trek and Expedition and still wondering about the essential equipment for your trekking journey, here we are more than happy to offer our checklist for your references. Please make necessary amendments to our checklist as per your need and convenience. For some case, if you couldn’t get any of these listed equipment/gears in your hometown or you’re in a rush before you fly to Kathmandu, don’t worry! The listed necessary items mentioned below can be easily purchased here.
Except for your day pack, all luggage will be carried by porters. A porter is available for two people who will carry maximum up to 25 kg. So, you have to be careful while packing your bag or luggage.

Moreover, there is an allowance of 15kg per person on domestic flights. Additional personal items are not needed for the trekking portion of the trip which can be kept in the hotel’s storage room without extra cost.

Below is the checklist of equipment that is required for the trek:

HEAD

Buff headwear /neckwear
Sun hat or scarf
Light balaclava or warm fleece hat
Sunglasses
Head Torch

UPPER BODY

Cotton T-shirts or Thermals
Fleece jacket
Waterproof/windproof jacket
Down-filled jacket (Your own Down Jacket is strongly recommended, but Amazing Nepal Trek also supply complimentary down jacket which is needed to be returned after the completion of the trek)

LOWER BODY

Lightweight cotton pants (long)
Waterproof Pants
Thermal underwear

FEET

Thin inner socks
Thick and warm wool hiking socks
Comfortable Hiking boots
Sneakers /slippers

HANDS

Gore-tex gloves

ACCESSORIES

Sleeping bag rated to - 20°C (Your own sleeping bag strongly is recommended, but Amazing Nepal Trek also supply complimentary sleeping bags which is needed to be returned after the completion of the trek)
Trekking bags/duffel bag (Amazing Nepal Trek will supply complimentary water and windproof duffel/kit bag, but one extra big duffel bag/suitcase is necessary for items that are left at the hotel in Kathmandu)
Large plastic bags (For keeping items dry inside trek bag)
Trekking poles (Optional, Recommended)
Water bottle or camel bag
Toiletries
Towel
Sewing Kit
Insect repellent, sunscreen, and lip balm
The first-aid kit; should contain lip salve, Aspirin, Band-Aids, anti-histamine, Imodium or similar tablets for mild cases of diarrhea
Re-hydration powder, extra prescription drugs you may be taking if any particular
Wet wipes
Reading or writing material

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Larkya Pass Trek - 19 days - Amazing Nepal

We had a great experience! The Amazing Nepal team was very professional, from Nirmal and his office staff, to our guide and porter. At every moment, if we had doubts or questions, they were there, ready to assist. The Manaslu trek was tremendous. Everywhere we turned, it was another postcard view! I'd like to give a special shout out to our guide, Ram Chhettri, who made the experience better at every opportunity, from his extensive knowledge of the trails and the names of all the mountains, to his willingness to answer any silly question we came up with. He made sure that we remained on track, ate well and stayed healthy, acclimatized and hydrated, and in general had a smooth and enjoyable experience, despite the rigorous trekking schedule. He also interfaced very well with our porter, Dipesh, who carried twice as much as us and always arrived at our destination before us, so our extra equipment and sleeping materials were there waiting when we arrived. We will definitely be using Amazing Nepal again for future trips!

Jenna Barker, Australia

12 Sep 2019

Manaslu Great Experience!!

Couldn't recommend this company highly enough. At every stage we were looked after from airport transfers and accommodation to the trek itself. We were fortunate to have most wonderful guide Ram who was very friendly, informative and well experienced. If you find yourself if his group you're in for a great time! Thank you Amazing Nepal!!

Anna Ye, HK

12 Sep 2019

Great hike up Larkya-La

I choose Amazing Nepal Trek because they had by far the best customer service. Nirmal, the man you will message with from abroad, was super organised and replied within a day. I hiked around Manaslu, and it was a great, tough hike. My guide, Ram, was super professional and knew everything about the local Manaslu restricted area. I was travelling as a girl solo, but on the way, I met plenty on other travelers and it was always a good time.

I met other travelers from Amazing Nepal while I entered in the Anapurna trails, and they also loved it and were super satisfied. This is a great company and I would definitely use them again if i ever go back hiking in Nepal :)

Desislava Miteva, Ukreine

12 Sep 2019

Tsum Valley and Manaslu Circle- Awesome!

I have just returned from completing the Tsum Valley trek in Manaslu region. Actually this was my second trip I have completed EBC with amazing nepal and once again it was a great success. Amazing Nepal trek and Expedition is a local company with local knowledge using local guides which means you are always seeing the best of Nepal regardless of the adventure you are joining them on. My trip to Manaslu Tsum Valley was a big one for me and was quite challenging due to the extreme cold (-20) and the mild effects of altitude sickness. My guide Raju was nothing short of outstanding ensuring that I understood everything regarding our trek and what to expect, ensuring my welfare was priority at all times.

The trek was breathtaking not only for the views but also because of the inclines! Nepal has definitely captured my heart and I will be back a third time, with ANTE for another adventure soon.

Lisa Potter, Ireland

12 Sep 2019

Amazing experience, company you can trust!

Amazing Nepal is an amazing company as their name. I went on their Manaslu Circuit with Tsum Valley trek with two others friends. During the trek we were treated extremely well and our guide always made sure we were comfortable. I highly recommend Raju, our guide. He went above and beyond when after the trip was over I got food sickness and he came to the hospital to help take care of me. As I stated, at this point the trip was over and yet he still came to help me. I should also note that I never got sick on trip. I got sick afterwards from food in Thamel. Book with Amazing Nepal Trek and Expedition, you won't regret it.

Ele Petti, Italy

12 Sep 2019

Manaslu and Tsum Valley Trek - Life Changing!

Amazing Nepal was the best! This is a bit of an extreme kind of vacation and from their multi-page list of things to bring to their communication and guidance along the trek, their personalized care and customer service is just truly exceptional. I traveled alone and joined a group of seven others and at no time during the trip did I ever feel unsafe or out of my element-they were wonderful and run an exceptional program. I highly recommend this team if you're contemplating going to Nepal for this or any of their other treks. Truly a wonderful, life changing experience J

Gustaf Arfors, Sweden

12 Sep 2019

Super fantastic crew!

Raju, my guide, was incredibly kind and knowledgeable about the entire trek. Always happy to answer all the questions that I had. A great, hardworking, and trustworthy guide who helped me achieve the trip of a lifetime. We had a best trek ever, making it all the way over Larkya-La. I highly recommend Amazing Nepal Trek and Expedition for your trekking in Nepal. They are professional, respectful, and really good at what they do.

They also do a fantastic job at making you think that the days won't be as absurdly difficult as they are, which helps morale, especially at 17,000 feet!