TSUM VALLEY TREKKING

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Trip Code : NLT-0031

Duration : 20 days

Max Altitude : 5160

Meals : All In during the trek/ B&B in the city areas

Accommodation : Trek: Tea House / City: Hotel

The Tsum Valley and Manaslu trek is newly opened since 2008, offering undiscovered routes and amazing views to trekkers.

The Tsum Valley is a sacred Himalayan pilgrimage valley situated in northern Gorkha, Nepal. Literally “Tsum” means vivid. Against the majestic backdrop of the Ganesh Himal and Sringi Himal, and Boudha ranges, this serene Himalayan valley is rich in ancient art, culture and religion. 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. This circuit traverses the Tsum Valley the Manaslu area in Nepal, and southern parts of Tibet.

Short Itinerary

Kathmandu arrival
Kathmandu to Sothi Khola (700m)
Sothi Khola(700m) to Macchakhola (869m)
Macchakhola (869m) to Jagat (1340m)
Jagat (1340m) to Chumling (2386m)
Chumling (2386m) to Chhekamparo (3010m)
Chhekamparo (3010m) to Nille (3361m) via Melerepa Gompa and vist Mu Gompa
Nille (3361m) to Chumling (2386m)
Chumling (2386m) to Deng (1860m)
Deng (1860m) to Namrung (2630m)
Namrung (2630m) to Samagaon (3520m)
Acclimatization day in Samagaon (3520m)
Samagaon (3520m) to Samdo (3875m)
Samdo (3875m)to Dharma Sala (4460m)
Cross the Larkya Pass (5160m) and reach Bimtang (3590m)
Bimtang (3590m) to Tilije (1965m)
Tiliche (1965m) by jeep to Beshisahar (760m)
Beshisahar drive back to Kathmandu
Kathmandu relaxing day
Kathmandu departure

Day 1 : Kathmandu arrival

Airport pickup and transfer to the hotel for check-in
Meeting at our office for meet and greet with a welcome drink
Rest of the day is free for personal sightseeing
Overnight stay at the hotel

Day 2 : Kathmandu to Sothi Khola

Breakfast and departure
We drive by jeep to Sothi Khola 6/7 hours
Dinner and overnight stay at the local tea house

Day 3 : Sothi Khola to Macchakhola

Breakfast and departure
Starting our trek by following a gradual trail passing various villages
The trail follows the Budi Gandaki River until reaching Macchakhola
Dinner rand overnight stay at the local tea house

Day 4 : Macchakhola to Jagat

Breakfast and departure
We follow a forest way until reaching Tatopani famous for its hot springs
From Tatopani we follow the trail that brings us to Dovan village
Ascending to Jagat via Arubagar
Dinner and overnight stay at the local tea house

Day 5 : Jagat to Chumling

Breakfast and departure
Continuing slowly upwards to Philim
Flat way to Tchisopani and upwards to Lokpa
Gradual ascend to Chumling
Dinner and overnight stay at the local tea house

Day 6 : Chumling to Chhekamparo

Breakfast and departure
We ascend slowly and cross a couple of bridges towards Gho village
Continuing upwards to Chhekamparo
Dinner and overnight stay at the local tea house

Day 7 : Chhekamparo to Nille via Melerepa Gompa and vist Mu Gompa

Breakfast and departure
Hike on a flat path towards Lama village
Visit the historical Melerepa Gompa
Continuing on an even way until Nille
Visit Mu Gompa
Dinner and overnight stay at the local tea house

Day 8 : Nille to Chumling

Breakfast and departure
Downwards to Rachen Gompa
Backtrack to Lama Village and Chhekamparo
Descending hike until reaching Chumling
Dinner and overnight stay at the local tea house

Day 9 : Chumling to Deng

Breakfast and departure
Hike until Gumpul
Upwards trek to Pewa and Deng
Dinner and overnight stay at the local tea house

Day 10 : Deng to Namrung

Breakfast and departure
Ascending to Bihiphedi
Zigzag hike to Ghap
We continue on a flat way until ascending to Namrung
Dinner and overnight stay at the local tea house

Day 11 : Namrung to Samagaon

Breakfast and departure
Flat and uphill hike until Lho
Down and upwards to Syala from where we can see amazing views of Manaslu and the Manaslu range
An even path brings us to Samagaon
Dinner and overnight stay at the local tea house

Day 12 : Acclimatization day in Samagaon

Breakfast
We have a hike to get used to the high altitude
Head towards Birendra Tal (Lake) and Manaslu Base Camp to view the mighty glaciers and mountains
Dinner and overnight stay at the local tea house

Day 13 : Samagaon to Samdo

Breakfast and departure
Start with a slow upwards hike until a steep ascend brings us to Samdo
Dinner and overnight stay at the local tea house

Day 14 : Samdo to Dharma Sala

Breakfast and departure
Ascending through dry land with stunning views of the Manaslu Range
Continuing more up until reaching Dharma Sala
Dinner and overnight stay at the local tea house

Day 15 : Cross the Larkya Pass (5160m) and reach Bimtang

Breakfast and early departure around 4.30 am
Today we head for the highest point of the trek, the Larkya La Pass at 5160 meters
We go upwards to Larkya High camp from where we head more up to the Pass
From the Pass we can see amazing views of the Larkya Peak and various high peaks
After the crossing we head all the way down until reaching Bimtang
Bimtang is located in one of the biggest valleys from where we can enjoy beautiful views of Manaslu standing right in front of us and other peaks
Dinner and overnight stay at the local tea house