Tsum Valley Trek offers to explore pristine Valley, ancient Buddhist culture and fragile village. Fascinating trek around hidden areas between Mt. Manaslu and Ganesh Himal, exploring ancient culture of Bon and Buddhist culture, unique monasteries and villages within pristine environment of Tsum valley.
Ace Hiking presents an exclusive trekking destination to hidden areas of Tsum Valley known as the Valley of Happiness in local language as well as in Tibetan which is close distance to the border of Tibet. On this Tsum Valley trekking, you will be surrounded by awesome high peaks of Mt. Manaslu, in the shade of gigantic Ganesh Himal which is the closest mountains within Tsum Valley.
Tsum valley opened for trekkers just 2 decades ago, and less frequented by travelers due to its remoteness and still a virgin and pristine country unspoiled and untouched by modernized world, where you can explore its ancient cultures as it was for past hundreds of years.
The people of Tsum close related to neighboring tribes of Manaslu and Manang tribes with strong hold of Tibetan culture, religion and way of life, as it is lies close to the border of South West Tibet, just a mere distance from Mu Gompa (monastery)
Tsum Valley adventure begins with a long interesting drive towards warmer region of Gorkha district at Arughat and then starts wonderful trek on the main Manaslu route for few days and then away from mainstream trail heading to the hidden areas of Tsum Valley on the northern side of massive Ganesh Himal range of mountains.
Around Tsum valley exploring its old medieval like villages enriched with Buddhist and ancient Bon culture including visit of interesting Mu Gompa and Rachen Gompa.
After an amazing time around remote and isolated Tsum Valley in perfect wilderness, our return journey leads downhill following Budhi Gandaki River all the way to lower areas of Gorkha district for the drive back to Kathmandu with best services and management of Ace Hiking guides and staff.
Day 1: Arrive at Kathmandu 1,300m and transfer to Hotel.
Day 2: Sightseeing tour and trek preparation.
Day 3: Drive to Soti Khola 730 m via Arughat – 07 hrs
Day 4: Trek to Machha khola 930 m – 6 hrs
Day 5: Trek to Jagat 1,410 m – 6 hrs
Day 6: Trek to Lakuwa 2,240 m – 5 hrs
Day 7: Trek to Chumling 2,386 m – 6 hours.
Day 8: Trek to Chokhan-paro 3,010 m – 5 hours.
Day 9: Trek to Nele 3,361 m after a visiting Milereppa cave – 7 hours.
Day 10: Trek to Mu Gompa 3,700 m – 4 hours.
Day 11: Rest day at Mu Gompa visit local village and monastery.
Day 12: Trek to Rachen Gompa 3,240 m – 5 hours.
Day 13: Trek back to Chumling 2,386 m – 6 hours.
Day 14: Trek to Philim 1,590 m – 7 hours.
Day 15: Trek to Tatopani (Hot Spring) – 6 hours.
Day 16: Trek to Soti-Khola 730 m – 6 hours.
Day 17: Drive back to Kathmandu and transfer to hotel.
Day 18: Depart Kathmandu for international flight homeward bound.