Tsum Valley Trek

Arrive in Kathmandu at any time. Upon your arrival, representative will be picked up from airport then you will be transferred to a hotel for check in. 

Today, we start our sightseeing tour in Kathmandu Valley which includes the cultural heritages in Kathmandu valley i.e. Kathmandu Durbar Square, Swayambhunath Temple, Boudhanath Stupa and Pasupatinath Temple. Enjoy the artistic palace, art, culture, paintings and history of Nepal.

Today, you take a scenic drive from Kathmandu to Macchakhola. Witness the gradual unfolding of Nepal's countryside beauty. The roads during the drive are both smooth and rugged.

Start your leg journey along with the Budhi Gandaki River. Uncover the sight of the stunning Ganesh Himal. On this day, you pass the villages of Khorlabeshi and Tatopani before your rest stop, Jagat, and enter the Manaslu Conservation area.

This part of the trail covers suspension bridges over the Budhi Gandhaki and lush forest. Trails are slightly easy with the thrilling metal bridges attached to the cliffs.

Today is exciting as you enter the Manaslu Conservation Area, cross suspension bridges, and pass by the beautiful Gurung villages along the way. As you start the hike, you can find amazing waterfalls. The trails are a mix of uphill and downhill.

There are wheat fields and a narrow trail along the ridges of the rocky hills. As you continue, you might pass by the mules and people carrying the firewood.

Further, passing by the villages of Salleri, Sirdibas, Philim, and Ekle Bhatti (single shop), you come across the welcome gate of Tsum Valley before the Lokpa Village. This marks the start of your journey within the Tsum, parting ways with the official Manaslu Circuit trekking Trail.

The trails are slightly uphill, and today, the river that accompanies you is Syar Khola (River). The paths leading to Chumling are covered in lush forest of beautiful Rhododendron and bamboo trees.

There are few suspension bridges. You might witness old men sewing baskets with dried bamboo. There are no teahouses and villages before Chumling; the rest stop.

Today, you continue your trek in exposure to high altitude. You start with the steep, rugged route and come across many stone walls. As you ascend, you can find the valley is slowly changing with the winds of Tibetan Buddhism.

Ganesh Himal range beautifully flanges through the rocky giant hills. You can find there are many stone structures, walls, and stupas along the way, and some are craved with the Buddhist mantras.

While you stay in the village, you can try some local delicacies like Chyang (made from wheat), you can find local butter of the yak and churpi (traditional solid cheese).

As you continue the hike inside the Valley of Tsum, you can catch glimpses of the beautiful snowcapped mountains. There are more Kani gates and stone walls. Do not forget that you are traveling on the trails that are used to trade goods from Tibet.

Today, you come across the popular and sacred place for the Buddhist people known as Milarepa cave.

Pass by the mystical Rachen Gompa and Lar, Phurbe, and Pangdun villages, then reach the Nile. Witness the Tibetan-influenced culture closely in the village of Nile, close to the Tibetan border.

This is the last day you ascend in the Tsum Valley Trek. Our destination is Mu Gompa, the highest point of the Trek, which is 3700m. It is the largest monastery in the region, and it has divine energy surrounding it.

Enjoy the panoramic views of the mountains. Enrich yourself with the spiritual atmosphere of the Mu Gompa. There are no teahouses or guesthouses; for an authentic experience, the Monastery provides accommodation for the guests.

Daily rituals and prayers in the morning and the evening are performed for the welfare of the Valley. The monastery is said to have 12 monks living, and the cooks for the trekkers are managed from other villages.

Start your day with the daily Morning Prayer that takes place in the monastery. Today, you start your first descent to Rachen Gompa, Nunnery Gompa.

Learn about the spiritual practices there. Stay with the nuns and immerse yourself in their culture and lifestyle in the Himalayas.

Continue your descent towards Chumling. Revisit the familiar trails while slowly leaving the tsum with the timeless memories.

As you descend toward Lokpa, enjoy the scenic environment. It is a final village stop before leaving the Tsum Valley.

Continue your trek toward the entry point of Manaslu Conservation Area, Jagat. Pass through the lush forest and cross suspension bridges.

On this day, you follow back to the starting point of your trek, Macchakhola. Reflect on your incredible Tsum Valley trekking journey and the experience you gained.

Final Drive back to Kathmandu. Relax and unwind at the hotel.

Our trekking journey to the Hidden Valley of Manaslu, Tsum Valley, ends on this day. Our guide drops you off at the airport before approximately 3 hours with a see you next time.