Tsum Valley Exploration Trekking 18 Days

The Tsum Valley is a sacred Himalayan pilgrimage valley situated in northern Gorkha district of Nepal. Tsum comes from the Tibetan word "Tsombo" which means vivid. The trail heads up the valley of the Budi Gandaki River through wild and unexplored country inhabited mainly by members of the Gurung ethnic groups. Good cup of the local cultivated natural coffee and Tatopani hot springs will help you to relax on this intensive trial.

Upper Tsum valley (part of the Inner Himalaya) open from Chhokangparo, where hospitality local people (Tibetan group "Tsombo") welcome you with traditional Tibetan Chiya (butter tea) and local meal. The Tsum Valley is extremely rich in cultural assets. The valley is dotted with gompas (Buddhist monasteries), chortens and mani walls. The longest mani walls (over 250km) are at Dzong and Phurpe. The valley preserves steps of the great Buddhist Yogi Chyuchin Milarepa and story about Guru Padmasambhava circumbulation. The people here never slaughter animals, even as sacrifice to the gods. The Tsum Valley is surrounded by the Buddha Himal and Himal Chuli to the west, Ganesh Himal to the south, and Sringi Himal to the North.

Trip Fact:

Trip Duration	18 Days
Best Time	Oct-May
Grade	Moderate +
Highest access of the trek	4060. meters
Culture	mixed
Mode of trekking tour	Camping, Equipment and clothing Checklist
Himalayan sights	Langtang to Manaslu. Weather in Nepal
Most Attraction of the trek	Off the beaten path Trek Cost includes / excludes

Itinerary:

Day 01: Arrival Kathmandu, transfer to Hotel.
Day 02: Sightseeing of Kathmandu Valley PM Free.
Day 03: From Kathmandu drive to Arughat Bazaar by bus (7-8 hrs) and trek to Arkhet Bazar (2 hrs)
Day 04: Arkhet Bazar to Machha Khola (6 hrs)
Day 05: Machha Khola to Yaru khola (6 hrs)
Day 06:Yaru khola to Lokpa (6-7 hrs)
Day 07: Lokpa to Chumling (Lower Tsum) (4-5 hrs)
Day 08: Chumling to Chhokangparo (Upper Tsum) (7 hrs)
Day 09: Chhokangparo to Nile/Chhule, visit Milarepa Piren Phu Cave on the way (4-5 hrs)
Day 10: Nile/Chhule to Mu Gompa (3700 m), visit Dhephyudonma Gompa (4060 m) (4-5 hrs)
Day 11: Mu Gompa to Rachen Gompa, visit Gonhgye Gompa (Nyigma-pa Buddhist sect) (5 hrs)
Day 12: Rachen Gompa to Dumje (6-7 hrs)
Day 13: Dumje to Philim (cross Ripchet) (7-8 hrs)
Day 14: Philim to Tatopani (7-8 hrs)
Day 15: Tatopani to Lapubeshi (6-7 hrs)
Day 16: Lapubeshi to Arughat Bazar (5-6 hrs)
Day 17: Drive to Kathmandu by bus (6-7 hrs)
Day 18: Trip ends ! fly back home, taking with you the memory of a life time.

Trip Cost : advnepal@wlink.com.np

Off The Beaten Path Trekking Route

S. N.	Off The Beaten Path Trekking	Duration	Max. Elevation
01.	Ganesh Himal Trekking	21 Days	4,600 M.
02.	Panch Pokhari Trekking	14 Days	4,150 M.
03.	Trisuli Gorkha Trekking	10 Days	1,800 M.
04.	Rolwalling Trekking	21 Days	4,886 M.
05.	Dhaulagiri Trekking	21 Days	5,300 M.
06.	Dudh Kunda Trekking	17 Days	4,560 M.
07.	Bhairab Kunda Trekking	12 Days	4,250 M.
08.	Pikey Peak Trekking	17 Days	4,560 M.
09.	Tsum Valley Trekking	18 Days	4,060 M.
10.	Tusm Valley Exploration Trekking	28 days	5,066 M.
11.	Tsum Valley Remote Trekking	27 days	4,460 M.
12.	Siraichuli Trekking with Chitwan National park	12 Days	2,500 M..

Trekking Information

Introduction	Trek Grade	Practical Info.
Trek Permit	Trek Season	Weather in Nepal