Tsum Valley Trek
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| Starts at: Soti Khola | Ends at: Soti Khola |
| Trek Region: Manaslu | Transport: Public Bus |
| Duration: 16 Days | Trip Grade: Moderate |
| Max Altitude: 3700 m / 12139 ft (Mu Gompa) | Accommodation: Teahouse / Homestay |
Tsum Valley Trek Highlights
- Walk through off-the-beaten-path of Manaslu Region
- Get a deeper insight into the less explored Tsum Valley
- Visit different chortens, monasteries, and Gompas
- Experience direct influence of Tibetan Buddhism
- Catch the panoramic views of Hiunchuli, Ganesh Himal, Manaslu, and Poshyop Glacier
- Traverse through the cascading rivers, waterfalls, and many suspension bridges
- Encounter the locals of the region, lamas and know about their unique way of life
The Tsum Valley is one of the most secluded valleys in Nepal. Situated in the Manaslu region, high up near the Tibetan border, the whole area has a definite Tibetan Buddhist feel to it and is quite different from the surrounding countryside.
A restricted area until 2008, Tsum Valley is relatively un-trekked by hikers, yet the starting point is only 7 hours drive from Kathmandu.
Most of the 14 days are trekked at altitudes over 3,000m. With the altitude and with walking days stretching from 5 to 7 hours, a fairly good level of fitness is required for this trek.
The trail passes through pine forests, along raging rivers with cascading waterfalls and incredible suspension bridges, through fascinating villages and to several gompas, monasteries, mani walls, and stupas, not to mention Milarepa’s Cave.
On display are the mountain ranges of Himalchuli (7,893m), Ganesh Himal (7,140m), Manaslu (8,163m), Churke Himal and the Poshyop Glacier.
For trekkers who are fascinated by Tibetan culture as well as mountains, Tsum Valley offers them the opportunity to witness Tibetan Buddhist people in their villages, monks and nuns in their respective religious orders, and the spectacular views of the Himalayas in an almost pilgrimage like trek into this hidden valley.
The Tsum Valley Trek can be done separately, or added to the Manaslu Trek for people with more time.
Tsum Valley Trek Outline Itinerary
Day 1: Kathmandu to Soti Khola (Drive)
Soti Khola – 700 m / 2296 ft – 8 hrs
Day 2: Soti Khola to Maccha Khola
Maccha Khola – 930 m / 3051 ft – 6 hrs
Day 3: Maccha Khola to Jagat
Jagat – 1340 m /4396 ft – 6 hrs
Day 4: Jagat to Lokpa
Lokpa – 2240 m / 7349 ft – 5 hrs
Day 5: Lokpa to Chumling
Chumling – 2386 m / 7828 ft – 5 hrs
Day 6: Chumling to Chekampar
Chekampar – 3031 m / 9944 ft – 6 hrs
Day 7: Chekampar to Nile
Nile – 3361 m / 11026 ft – 6 hrs
Day 8: Day Trip to Mu Gompa
Nile – 3700 m / 12139 ft – 6 hrs
Day 9: Nile to Chekampar
Chekampar – 3031 m / 9944 ft – 5 hrs
Day 10: Chekampar to Gumba Lundang
Gumba Lundang – 3200 m / 10498 ft – 6 hrs
Day 11: Day Trip to Ganesh Himal Base Camp
Gumba Lundang – 3670 m / 12040 ft – 8 hrs
Day 12: Gumba Lundang to Lokpa
Lokpa – 2240 m / 7349 ft – 7 hrs
Day 13: Lokpa to Jagat
Jagat – 1340 m /4396 ft – 6 hrs
Day 14: Jagat to Maccha Khola
Maccha Khola – 930 m / 3051 ft – 6 hrs
Day 15: Maccha Khola to Soti Khola
Soti Khola – 700 m / 2296 ft – 6 hrs
Day 16: Soti Khola to Kathmandu (Drive)
Kathmandu – 1300 m / 4265 ft – 8 hrs
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Includes
- 15 nights accommodation in mountain teahouses
- Guide for 16 days
- Manaslu conservation area permit
- Kathmandu Soti Khola Kathmandu local bus
- Restricted area permit
- 16 x breakfast, 16 x lunch and 15 x dinner while on the trek
- One Porter for 16 days USD 244 (Optional)
- Private Jeep USD 320 (Optional)
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