Tsum Valley Trek Details
Main Attractions:
- Ganesh Himal, Sringi Himal, Boudha Himal range
- Himalayan Glaciers, Monasteries
- Wildlife like Himalayan Thar, Blue Sheep
Difficulty Level: Moderate | Days: 19 | Max. Altitude: 3990m (Mu Gompa)
Tsum Valley trek located in western Nepal is one of world’s remotest Himalayan Valleys which was a restricted region until 2008. The trek to Tsum Valley take you in the grand surroundings of the Ganesh Himal, Sringi Himal, and Boudha Himal ranges. It used to be an important trade link with Tibet. The Tsum Valley lies on the northern part of Manaslu having same starting point i.e Arughat. The region is still less exposed in comparison to other trekking areas of Nepal.
The Tsum Valley is a sacred Himalayan pilgrimage valley situated in Northern Gorkha, Nepal. “Tsum” translates as vivid. The local people are mostly of Tibetan origin and speak unique dialect.
Trails are strewn with artistic chortens and lined with Mani walls made of thousands of stone slabs carved with drawings of deities and inscribed with prayers. The famous Kyimu Lung, a pilgrimage circuit in the central Trans-Himalaya, is well known for its center of learning and meditation.
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- High altitude trek (3996m)
- Remote destination
- Accommodation
Ruby Valley Trek Itinerary
Day |
Itinerary |
Altitude (meters) |
Duration |
1 | Arrive in Kathmandu. Transfer to hotel. | 1300 | |
2 | Trek Orientation, Sightseeing in Kathmandu. | 1300 | |
3 | Drive from Kathmandu to Arughat Bazaar | 550 | 7-8 hrs |
4 | Trek to Liding along the Soti Khola River | 850 | 6-7 hrs |
5 | Trek To Machha Khola | 920 | 6-7 hrs |
6 | Trek to Dobhan | 1390 | 6-7 hrs |
7 | Trek to The village of Philim | 1525 | 6-7 hrs |
8 | Trek To Chumling (Lower Tsum) | 2330 | 7-8 hrs |
9 | Trek Chhokangparo Village (Upper Tsum) | 2970 | 5-6 hrs |
10 | Trek To Nile/Chhule and visit Milarepa Piren
Phu Cave along the way |
3300 | 6-7 hrs |
11 | Trek to Mu Gompa and visit Dhephyudonma Gompa | 3996 | 4-5 hrs |
12 | Rest day – Mu Gompa | ||
13 | Trek to The Rachen Gompa | 3190 | 5-6 hrs |
14 | Trek to Dumje | 2400 | 6-7 hrs |
15 | Trek to Gompa Lungdang | 3150 | 6-7 hrs |
16 | Trek to Tatopani | 1740 | 6-7 hrs |
17 | Trek to Soti Khola | 850 | 6-7 hrs |
18 | Trek to Arughat Bazaar | 550 | 6-7 hrs |
19 | Drive to Kathmandu | 1300 | 7-8 hrs |
20 | Leisure, Dinner | 1300 | |
21 | Airport drop |
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Included
Pick Up and Drop
Three Star Accommodation in Kathmandu
Three meals during the trek
All ground transportation in comfortable vehicle
Guided City Tour
Entrance fee for the routes
An experienced, licensed trek leader and assistant trek leader
Porters (2 trekkers: 1 porter)
All paper works and trekking permits
All government and local taxes
What’s not included
Nepalese visa fee
Excess baggage charge
Private transportation apart from those in itinerary
Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu due to early/late arrival/departure, or due to early return from the trek
International flights
Travel and Rescue insurance
Personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, bar bills, extra porters, bottled/boiled water, shower)
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