 The Tsum Valley trekking is a sacred Himalayan pilgrimage valley situated in a trans-Himalayan region of Gorkha, Nepal. The Tsum Valley's acquaintance with Tibet, natural beauty and its pristine culture make this trekking unique. Tsum comes from the Tibetan work 'Tsombo', which means vivid. Against the majestic backdrop of the Sringi Himal, Ganesh Himal, and Baudha Himal ranges, this serene Himalayan valley is rich in ancient art, culture, and religion. The local people are mostly of Tibetan origin and seek a unique dialect. They celebrate unique festivals like Lhosar, Dhacyhang, Saka Dawa, Faning and others. Trails are strewn with artistic chortens and lined with mani walls made of thousands of stone slabs carved with deities and prayers. The Tsum valley has a long history of Buddhism. The Buddhist saint Milarepa is believed to have meditated in the caves of there mountains. Traditionally Tsum valley was a culturally distinct geographical area called 'Tsum Tso Chuksum', which means ‘Thirteen provinces ruled as a single territory’. The ancient remains of the Tsum Kingdom are still visible today. Due to its remoteness and inaccessibility, this sacred valley and its people have been bypassed by mainstream development for centuries. As a result, the unique culture of this valley has remained intact. The Tsum Valley Treks begins from Arughat in Gorkha district, which is easily accessible from Kathmandu.
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| Tsum
Valley Trekking Itinerary |
Option 1
| Day 01 |
Arrival in Kathmandu airport and Transfer to Hotel |
| Day 02 |
Rest Day at Kathmandu |
| Day 03 |
Kathmandu – Arughat |
| Day 04 |
Arughat – Liding |
| Day 05 |
Liding - Machha Khola |
| Day 06 |
Machha Khola - Jagat |
| Day 07 |
Jagat – Lokpa |
| Day 08 |
Lokpa – Chumling |
| Day 09 |
Chumling – Chhokangparo |
| Day 10 |
Chhokangparo - Chhule-Nile |
| Day 11 |
Chhule-Nile - Chho Syong |
| Day 12 |
Chho Syong – Dupchet |
| Day 13 |
Dupchet – Chhemdo |
| Day 14 |
Chhemdo – Chhekya |
| Day 15 |
Chhekya – Dangchet |
| Day 16 |
Dangchet – Yamdro |
| Day 17 |
Yamdro – Bhajyo |
| Day 18 |
Bhajyo – Thongbu |
| Day 19 |
Thongbu – Lungdang |
| Day 20 |
Lungdang - Rachen Gumba |
| Day 21 |
Racehn Gumba – Dhumje |
| Day 22 |
Dhumje - Gumba Lungdang |
| Day 23 |
Gumba Lungdang – Ripchet |
| Day 24 |
Ripchet – Doban |
| Day 25 |
Doban - Soti Khola |
| Day 26 |
Soti Khola – Arughat |
| Day 27 |
Arughat – Kathmandu |
| Day 28 |
Free Day in Kathmandu |
| Day 29 |
Departure to your next Destination |
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Option 2
| Day 01 |
Arrival in Kathmandu airport and transfer to hotel |
| Day 02 |
Rest Day at Kathmandu |
| Day 03 |
Drive from Kathmandu to Arughat (535m) |
| Day 04 |
Trek Arughat to Liding (860m) |
| Day 05 |
Trek Liding to Machhalkola (930m) |
| Day 06 |
Trek Machhalkola trek to Jagat (1410m) |
| Day 07 |
Trek Jagat to Lakpa (2040m) |
| Day 08 |
Trek Lakpa to Chumling (2361m) |
| Day 09 |
Trek Chumling to Chhokangparo (3010m) |
| Day 10 |
Trek Chhokangparo to Chhule-Nile (3361m) |
| Day 11 |
Trek Chhule-Nile to Mu Gompa (3700m) |
| Day 12 |
Trek Mu Gompa to Rachen Gompa (3240m) |
| Day 13 |
Trek Rachen Gompa to Dumje (2440m) |
| Day 14 |
Trek Dumje to Gumba Lungdang (3200m) |
| Day 15 |
Trek Gumba Lungdang to Ripchet (2468m) |
| Day 16 |
Trek Ripchet to Dobhan (1070m) |
| Day 17 |
Trek Dobhan to Soti khola (720m) |
| Day 18 |
Trek Soti Khola to Arughat (535m) |
| Day 19 |
Drive from Arughat to Kathmandu |
| Day 20 |
Free day in Kathmandu |
| Day 21 |
Departure to your next destination |
Festivals include:
- Losar (Tibetan New Year in Jan/Feb)
- Dhachyang (Horse festival in Dec/Jan/Feb)
- Saka Dawa (Buddha’s birth, enlightenment and death in May)
- Faning (food celebration in mid-Aug)
Numerous festivals, several mask dances and rituals are celebrated throughout the year in the Tsum Valley preserving the century old practices. |
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Price : Contact us |
Service Includes:
- 4 nights Hotel in Kathmandu B/B basis
- 1 Sirdar, 1 cook and kitchen Boy & helper
- 1 Sherpa every 4 members
- 2 porters per member
- Porters equipment & sleeping tent
- Food during the trek 3 meals a day
- 2 men tent, Foam mattress
- Dining tent, kitchen tent, toilets tent, tables & chairs
- All necessary kitchen utensils
- Manaslu Conservation Park fee
- TIMS Permit fee (Trekkers’ Information Management System)
- Insurance for Nepalese staff
- Airport/Hotel/Airport transfers
- Groud transportation as per itinerary
Services Excludes:
- Lunch & Dinner during Kathmandu stay.
- Personal equipment
- High risk medical Insurance
- International Air Ticket
- International airport tax US$ 30.00 per person
- Alcoholic beverages & telephone calls
- Nepal Visa Fee US$ 30.00 Per person
- Emergency rescue evacuation if required
- KTM Entrance fees during Sightseeing
- Personal nature expenses
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| S.N. |
Name of Festival |
Tibetan Calendar |
Georgian Calendar |
Where |
| 1. |
Lhosar |
New Year |
February 14 |
Tsum |
| 2. |
Panda |
Dhawa Tangbo-15 |
February 28 |
Yarcho-Lower Tsum |
| 3. |
Mani |
Dhawa Sumba, 3-8 |
April 17-April 22 |
Ripchet |
| 4. |
Ngungne (Ngyine) |
Dha-Jhiva 1-16 |
May 14-28 |
Nile, Chhule, Phurbe Lhakang, Rachen, Mu Monastery, Piren Phu, Galdang Gumba |
| 5. |
Nara (Khangsar Ladrang) |
Dhawa Jiva Ngisu 7-10 (Namgang) |
June 8-12 |
Chhekampar-5, Chiphu Sanga Chyoling Gumba |
| 6. |
Dhupa Chhe Ji |
Dhawa Dukpa-4 (Chhepa) |
July 15 |
All gumbas |
| 7. |
Harvesting Season |
Dhawa 6-7 |
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| 8. |
Ngyungne |
Dhawa Guwa Ngisu 2 |
October 29 |
Most of the Gumbas |
| 9. |
Dhachyang |
Dhawa Guwa-Chuwa, Chhepa-1-15 |
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In Upper Tsum |
| 10. |
Ngile Ladrang Nara |
Dhawa Gepa-Ngyisu- 9 |
September 28- October 7 |
Gongye Gumba |
| 11. |
Nga Ladrang Nara |
Dhawa Chuwa, Ngisu dhun-Namgang |
November 27-December 5 |
Jhong, Ngakyu-Leru |
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