Tsum Valley Trek- 15 Days

Flying into Kathmandu on a crystal clear day is itself a truly breathtaking experience. The views of snow-capped mountain peaks sprawling down below you are almost ecstatic, & begin a whole sequence of memorable experiences that stay with you for a real long time. Upon arrival, a representative and driver from our office will meet you at the airport and escort you to your hotel. Our team will assist you with check-in process and provide an orientation about your daily activities. This will be your first overnight stay in the city of temples.

Early morning after breakfast drive from Kathmandu to Machha Khola (870m.) takes about eight/nine hours. You drive along the Kathmandu-Pokhara Highway for the first part of the day; after Malekhu you turn towards the hill bazaar of Dhading Bensi. After Dhading bensi the road is still good up to Salyantar but quite narrow. After Salyantar the road is bumpy and dusty but the beautiful scenery and villages will make your day memerable. You will reach your destination Machha Khola late in the afternoon. There is a small market with a few shops, lodges and donkeys that are kept there. Stay your first night in mountain in Machha Khola.

You cross the Machha Khola [Fish Stream] and head upstream to the tiny village of Khorla Bensi and the hot springs at Tatopani. The valley sides are steep until they are impassable and the route then switches to the left bank by way of a suspension bridge. The trail is quite exposed and challenging in places. After a short section of forest path you reach the single teahouse at Doban. Above Doban, the Budi Gandaki descends on an impressive series of rapids. Beyond this steep section, the river is much more placid, meandering across a broad gravel bed. At Lauri, you cross the river on a suspension bridge, and then climb on a high path to the fields of Jagat, where you stop for another night at mountain.

The trek from Jagat to Lokpa, the path follows the Budhi Gandaki River, small villages, terraced fields, bamboo groves, and forests, which give a glimpse of rural Nepali life. You will aslo get to see tarditional mani walls, chortens and prayer galgs which reflect the Buddhist Culture. On the way you will the beautiful views of peacful mountains. After few hours, you will reach Lokpa village where we will stay overnight prefect for resting.  It is a small village with few teahouses. 

After a delicious breakfast at teahouse in Lokpa, we head to Chumling. We desecnd  into the Lungwa river valley. After that you climbs through quiet forests of pine and rhododendron whcih offers a peaceful hike. The trails follows through up and down quiet forest, crossing some small suspension bridges, mani wall and choretens. The path is remote with no villages or teahouse in between. After few hours you cross the Syar Khola (a river) via a suspension bridge to reach Chumling village. Chumbling is a small, spiritual village which is located into the Tsum Valley around you can aslo visit three monastries Panago Gumba, mani Dhungyur, and Gurwa Gumba. We can aslo get a view of Ganesh Himal on a clear day.

From Chumling we trek to Chhokangparo. Upper Tsum valley (part of the Inner Himalaya) open from Chhokangparo.Chhekamparo is a village situated on flat land and made up of two settlements Chhekam and Paro. From the valley, the Ganesh Himal range can be seen directly to the south where it provides superb views of the Baudha and Himal chuli peaks to the south-west. Some households in this village practice polyandry.

From Chhokangparo we trek to Nile/ Chulle. This is the last village heading north in the upper Tsum Valley. Nile is on the western, sun-side of the Shiar Khola, about 20 minutes walk across from Chhule.

On the way we pass the Piren Phu cave. Piren Phu (pigeon cave) is one of the most sacred caves in the Tsum valley. It is located at the foot of a rugged cliff near the village of Burji. Milarepa, the famous Tibetan saint, was believed to have meditated here. There are two separate gumbas attached to the rocky cave. Richly painted Buddhist murals, excellent artistic scripts carved on stones, long prayer flags and significant Buddhists paper scripts make this cave one of the most important socio-cultural asset in the valley. Fantastic views can be had of the Shiar Khola, Rachen Gumba, the mountains and settlements amidst huge agricultural land.

From Nile the trail gradually ascends to Mu gumba, the largest monastery in the region. Mu Gumba is located at the highest and farthest point in the Tsum valley. Mu Gumba was established in 1895 AD and is situated at an altitude of 3510m.The monastery houses religious books, including Kangyur, a life sized statue of Avalokiteshwara, and images of Guru Padmasambhava and Tara.

Dephyudonma Gumba is one of the oldest monasteries in the Tsum Valley and is situated in the rugged mountains, a 2 hr walk from the village of Chhule and Nile. The history of this monastery is directly associated with the dawn of Buddhism in the valley. The monastery is run by Lama Serap of Nile Ladrang from the Kangin sect. 

We take a hike up Mu Gumba and reach the base of Pika Himal (4865m).We are quite close to Tibet and get a good view of the Tibetan peaks as well as the Ganesh Himal range. After the day’s excursion we return to  Mu gumba.

From Mu Gumba we take the trail to Chhokangparo via Rachen Gompa, the path walk us through  pine meadow and forest, offering a scenic view of Ganesh Himal and surrounding peaks. You rest at Rachen Gompa, a peaceful and remote monastery which reflects the Buddhist architecture. After resting, the pah descends into narrow valley, and passing through small traditional villages. We reach our destional Chhokangparo village, which is small village that proivdes warm welcome and perfect for restion. We spend our night at teahouse in chhonkangparo.

After an delicious breakfasta at Chhhokangparo we start our trek to Lokpa, the path descends through quiet forets of rhododendron and pine. We rest at Ripchet a small settlement with beautiful views of Ganesh Hima. The journey continues down remote vallyess and riversides wntil we rech Lokpa. we stay overnight at teahouse in Lokpa. This route is scenic, culturally rich, and quite remote, requiring proper permits and, ideally, a guide for a safe and enjoyable trek.

From Lokpa to Yaruphant:  The trail gradually gains height through pine, bamboo, and rhododendron forests, with beautiful sights of the Budhi Gandaki River valley and surrounding mountains. Along the way, you pass small villages, terraced fields, and suspension bridges-experiencing the traditional Tibetan-Buddhist culture of the region. Yaruphant is a peaceful village, having a few teahouses. We will stay overnight at teahouse.

The trek from Yaruphant to Machha Khola, the trail follows a rugged track, there are steep ascents as well as descents, besides segments along sandy river. From Yaruphant, the track heads downhill, via the tiny settlement of Khursane, and proceeds further past two beautiful waterfalls to reach the village of Labubesi. Further ahead, the trail goes along the downstream of the river and winds through stretches of forests and terraces, finally reaching Machha Khola, a big village with teahouses where trekkers spend their nights. You will spend the night here.

After the completion of Tsum Valley Trekking we drive back to kathmandu by jeep from Machha Khola. The drive will be through winding mountain roads along rivers and valleys, small villages, terraced fields, and various scenic landscapes of the Annapurna and Manaslu regions. You can see snow-capped peaks in the distance, rivers, suspension bridges, and local life, making it a scenic conclusion to the trek. You will stay overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.

As we have successfully completed the trip, it is time to return home or embark on your next journey. Even you can join our next adventures trips in the Himalayas if you wish too. If not, our airport team will take care of your airport escort and say you our last goodbye till the next adventure holidays.