Tsum Valley Trek

Highlights of Tsum Valley Trek / Price : 1600 USD

• • Breathtaking drive from Kathmandu to Arughat and from Besisahar to Kathmandu
  • Immaculate Budhi Gandaki River Valley
  • Captivating view of Mt. Manaslu, Mt. Himchuli, Mt. Ganesh, and others.
  • Untouched and sacred caves and monasteries
  • Satisfying hospitality of people and attractive Tibetan culture of Nuri people.
  • Unspoiled Flora and Fauna
  • An adventurous journey through tropical green hills and pine and oak forest.

Tsum Valley Trek

Tsum comes from the Tibetan word “Tsombo” which means vivid. Tsum Valley Trek is one of the peculiar trekking that you can do in the Manaslu region. This trekking will take you on that journey of hidden Tibetan Buddhist land. It lies in the most cloistered Himalayan valleys. The previously restricted region was recently opened for outsiders in 2008. This trek grants you that unique occasion of setting your foot around Ganesh Himal, SringiHimal, and BouddhaHimal ranges. Tsumbas, Tibetan origin ethnic group resides in the region. So, we will also be experiencing a unique culture, art, and religion. So, to explore and experience this vivid region, Duke Nepal offers the best this Trek.

Tsum valley lies in the northern part of Manaslu and used to be an important trade link with Tibet. There is a mind-boggling culture in Tsum valley that you may encounter. All the brothers in the family are married to a single girl.

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Moreover, the dense alpine forest, terraced fields, glacial rivers, and soul-satisfying hospitality is ready to welcome you on every path. The highest point in this trekking trail is Mu Gompa measuring a height of 4000m approximately. Furthermore, you will be encountering ancient Gombas like Rachen Gomba, Mu Gompa, Dephyudonma Gompa in this region.

What you may find more fascinating is that you will be sharing some food with local people. So, you should be ready to rough it a little bit. If you are not ready to rough it a little bit, then this trek is probably not for you.

Trekking Trail 

Tsum Valley trek starts from Arughat, a seven hours drive from Kathmandu. The first half of the trek ascends through the Budi Gandaki valley. Dense forests, terraced fields, and hill villages are the attraction of the first half trek. As soon as you leave the Manaslu circuit, you will see a different world. Untouched culture, amazing landscapes, and very little development are what you can expect on the trail. Similarly, you will be passing the lower Budi Gandaki regions of Liding, Macchakhola, Jagat, and Philim.

Moreover, the trail will take you to the virgin countryside with the villages like Chhokangpro. This village is very in both natural and cultural sites. Furthermore, the noteworthy religious monuments are the longest mani walls at Dzong and Phurpe. There is less than luxurious accommodation and no cell phone reception on this trek.

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If you are wondering about the permits for trekking in the region. It is the pleasure to announce that the trekking permit of Tsum valley is cheaper than the Manaslu Circuit Trek. We can complete the whole trek in 17-20 days. It is one of the enrapturing trekking to dot living and untouched Tibetan culture and wildlife.

Accommodation and Meals

We Duke Nepal Treks and Expedition offer star-rated hotels and normal guest houses as per your demand in Kathmandu along with International cuisines. You will be accompanied by highly trained porters and cooks throughout your trekking and camping. We will provide comfortable dining, kitchen, crew, restroom tents, and sleeping materials like mattresses, Sleeping bags, etc.

Equipment’s

Warm Clothes, Down Jacket, trousers, T-shirt, Hiking Boot, Sunglass, Sun cream, Knife, Walking Steak, day backpack, Head Light, Sleeping Bag, etc. These are the equipment which you must carry during the trek.

Clothing

Liner socks, Trekking shirts short sleeve, Thermal underwear, fleece sweaters lightweight, one heavier Easy drying long sleeved base layer shirts, woolen blends trekking socks, pair trekking pants with zipping off bottoms

Outer layers

down vest, wind/rain proof over layer – jacket and pants, peak hat, headband, Warm winter hat, lightweight thermal layer hat, pair gloves, down jacket, Pair trekking boots, pair down booties Great for keeping feet warm in tent and while sleeping. Pair flip-flops (for late-night bathroom runs)

Acclimatization

Altitude sickness is a significant risk when trekking on any trails above about 2,500m. However good health, proper care, and drinking plenty of water will definitely help you to prevent altitude sickness. Every trekker needs to be familiar with the heights so, for this, we have life-saving acclimatization days during the trek, peak climbing, and expedition. We also provide certain medical support for your relief and emergency rescue through helicopter whenever guests require it.

Best Season 

Spring and autumn

Permit Cost

September-November USD 35.00 per person for the first 8 days.

December-August USD 25.00 per person for the first 8 days

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