Trip Overview
Tsum valley trekking is located between the Manaslu and Ganesh Himal ranges of centre Nepal at an altitude of 1,700 m to 5,093 m. This is also known as' Hidden valley "which boasts Baudha Himal and Himalchuli to the west, Ganesh Himal to the south & East and Sringing Himal to the North. The main destination of the trek is to the remote village of Chhekampar which border to Tibet, the region is absolutely untouched by modernization where trekkers can experiences immaculate state, remoteness and ancient ruins, attaching with Tibet the Tsum valley has natural beauty and its pristine culture, the local culture is exclusive Tibetan and is also a great centre for learning Buddhism and meditation, the trails are strewn with Maniwalls made of thousands of stone slabs carved with deities and prayers. A special permit is required to trek into the region from Nepal immigration because of its closeness & sensibility with Tibet. The region was kept in isolated for a long time due to Khampa war (revolutionary Guerillas of Dalai Lama), after China took over the Tibet in 1959. The region was newly open for foreigners. This trek is starts from Arughat Bazaar, which is about 160 km north-west of Kathmandu at the bank of Budhigandaki River.
Outline Itinerary
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Day 1
Arrival in Kathmandu, Hotel transfer
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Day 2
Sightseeing in Kathmandu valley
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Day 3
Drive Kathmandu to Arughat Bazaar (570 m/6-7 hrs)
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Day 4
Trek Arughat Bazaar to Soti Khola (730 m/4-5 hrs)
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Day 5
Trek Soti Khola to Machhakhola (Fish stream) village/Gaon (930 m/ 5-6 hrs)
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Day 6
Trek Machhakhola to Jagat (1,410 m/6-7 hrs)
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Day 7
Trek Jagat to Lakuwa (2,240 m/5-6 hrs)
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Day 8
Trek Lakuwa to Ripche (2,470 m/3/4 hrs)
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Day 9
Trek Ripche to Chhokung (2,960 m/3 hrs)
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Day 10
Trek chhokung to Chhule-Nile (3,360 m/4-5 hrs)
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Day 11
Trek Chhule-Nile to Mu Gompa (3,700 m/3 hrs)
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Day 12
Trek Mu Gompa to Rachen Gompa (3,240 m/5-6 hrs)
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Day 13
Trek Rachen Gompa to Ripche (2,470 m/5-6 hrs)
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Day 14
Trek Ripche to Philim (1,600 m/5-6 hrs)
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Day 15
Trek Philim to Khorlabesi (970 m/6-7 hrs)
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Day 16
Trek Khorlabesi- Soti Khola (730 m/5 hrs)
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Day 17
Trek Soti Khola - Arughat Bazaar, then drive to Gorkha Bazaar (1,100 m)
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Day 18
Drive from Gorkha Bazaar to Kathmandu
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Day 19
Free day in Kathmandu or city tour in Kathmandu valley (optional)
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Day 20
Departure from Kathmandu.
Detailed Itinerary
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Day 1
Arrival in Kathmandu, Hotel transfer
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Day 2
Sightseeing in Kathmandu valley
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Day 3
Drive Kathmandu to Arughat Bazaar (570 m/6-7 hrs)
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Day 4
Trek Arughat Bazaar to Soti Khola (730 m/4-5 hrs)
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Day 5
Trek Soti Khola to Machhakhola (Fish stream) village/Gaon (930 m/ 5-6 hrs)
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Day 6
Trek Machhakhola to Jagat (1,410 m/6-7 hrs)
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Day 7
Trek Jagat to Lakuwa (2,240 m/5-6 hrs)
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Day 8
Trek Lakuwa to Ripche (2,470 m/3/4 hrs)
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Day 9
Trek Ripche to Chhokung (2,960 m/3 hrs)
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Day 10
Trek chhokung to Chhule-Nile (3,360 m/4-5 hrs)
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Day 11
Trek Chhule-Nile to Mu Gompa (3,700 m/3 hrs)
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Day 12
Trek Mu Gompa to Rachen Gompa (3,240 m/5-6 hrs)
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Day 13
Trek Rachen Gompa to Ripche (2,470 m/5-6 hrs)
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Day 14
Trek Ripche to Philim (1,600 m/5-6 hrs)
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Day 15
Trek Philim to Khorlabesi (970 m/6-7 hrs)
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Day 16
Trek Khorlabesi- Soti Khola (730 m/5 hrs)
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Day 17
Trek Soti Khola - Arughat Bazaar, then drive to Gorkha Bazaar (1,100 m)
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Day 18
Drive from Gorkha Bazaar to Kathmandu
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Day 19
Free day in Kathmandu or city tour in Kathmandu valley (optional)
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Day 20
Departure from Kathmandu.
Note 01: We could add more 2 days in this above itinerary to go Ganesh Himal Base camp from Tumje/Dumje (2,240 m) - Langdong Kharka (3,200 m) or add 2-3 days to go Gomda village-Laprak village- Barpak village-Gorkha Bazaar without reaping the same trail to Arughat Bazaar from Khorlabesi (970 m). The Barpak village is awarded from Nepalese Government for an excellent Home stay in 2012! Note 02: we could organize Tsum valley trek + Manaslu circuit through Larky -La pass (5,135 m). Trek about 22-28 days.
Trip Info
Cost Includes
- Airport picks up & drops off by private vehicle.
- 4 Nights hotel accommodation w/ Bed & Breakfast basis in Kathmandu
- A full day Sightseeing in Kathmandu (Private Vehicle & Tour Guide )
- Lodge accommodation on trek
- All public transportation service
- In a short distance taxi service
- Trekking permit / TIMS Card, Manaslu conservation Area project Entry Permit, Annapurna Conservation Area Project Entry permit & Manaslu Special trekking permit which is obtained from Immigration office.
- Guide and required no. of porters
- Meals three times a day (breakfast, lunch & dinner with a cup of tea /coffee )
- Trekking equipment (sleeping bag & down jacket), if required
- Trekking equipment for porters (shoes, jacket, trousers, etc)
- Insurance & security for all trekking staffs (locals)
- All government & local taxes
- All official paper works
- Emergency or Rescue Evacuation Arrangement Service (porter`s back, horse`s back & Helicopter), in case of required.
Cost Excludes
- Meals in Kathmandu (lunch & dinner )
- Monuments Entrance Fees during city tour in Kathmandu
- Alcoholic drinks, Beverages, mineral water (bottle), boiled drinking water & hot shower on trek.
- Personal nature expenses (battery charges, donation, cigarettes, cold drinks, toilet rolls, etc)
- Travel Insurance
- Private transportation if someone wishes
- Emergency or Rescue Evacuation charges, in case of necessary/required
- Tipping for trekking staffs
- Others than what are included