Tsum Valley Trekking (Tsum Valley Exploration Treks)
The Tsum Valley trekking is a sacred Himalayan pilgrimage valley situated in a trans-Himalayan region of Gorkha, Nepal. The Tsum Valley’s acquaintance with Tibet, natural beauty and its pristine culture make this trekking unique. Tsum comes from the Tibetan work ‹ Tsombo ›, which means vivid. Against the majestic backdrop of the Sringi Himal, Ganesh Himal, and Baudha Himal ranges, this serene Himalayan valley is rich in ancient art, culture, and religion. The local people are mostly of Tibetan origin and seek a unique dialect. They celebrate unique festivals like Lhosar, Dhacyhang, Saka Dawa, Faning and others. Trails are strewn with artistic chortens and lined with mani walls made of thousands of stone slabs carved with deities and prayers. The Tsum valley has a long history of Buddhism. The Buddhist saint Milarepa is believed to have meditated in the caves of there mountains. Traditionally Tsum valley was a culturally distinct geographical area called ‹ Tsum Tso Chuksum ›, which means ‘Thirteen provinces ruled as a single territory’. The ancient remains of the Tsum Kingdom are still visible today. Due to its remoteness and inaccessibility, this sacred valley and its people have been bypassed by mainstream development for centuries. As a result, the unique culture of this valley has remained intact. The Tsum Valley Treks begins from Arughat in Gorkha district, which is easily accessible from Kathmandu.
Tsum Valley Trekking Itinerary:
Option No 01:
Day 01 Arrival and transfer to hotel overnight at hotel
Day 02 Sightseeing around Kathmandu and overnight at hotel
Day 03 Kathmandu drive bus to Arughat (535m)
Day 04 Arughat trek to Liding (860m)
Day 05 Liding trek to Machhalkola (930m)
Day 06 Machhalkola trek to Jagat (1410m)
Day 07 Jagat trek to Lakpa (2040m)
Day 08 Lakpa trek to Chumling (2361m)
Day 09 Chumling trek to Chhokangparo (3010m)
Day 10 Chhokangparo trek to Chhule-Nile (3361m)
Day 11 Chhule-Nile trek to Mu Gompa (3700m)
Day 12 Mu Gompa trek to Rachen Gompa (3240m)
Day 13 Rachen Gompa trek to Dumje (2440m)
Day 14 Dumje trek to Gumba Lungdang (3200m)
Day 15 Gumba Lungdang trek to Ripchet (2468m)
Day 16 Ripchet trek to Dobhan (1070m)
Day 17 Dobhan trek to Soti khola (720m)
Day 18 Soti Khola trek to Arughat (535m)
Day 19 Arughat drive bus to Kathmandu
Day 20 Free day in Kathmandu overnight at hotel.
Day 21 Drive to Kathmandu international Airport for your onward destination
Option No 02:
Day 01 Arrival and transfer to hotel overnight at hotel
Day 02 Sightseeing around Kathmandu overnight at hotel
Day 03 Kathmandu drive bus to Arughat (535m)
Day 04 Arughat trek to Liding (860m)
Day 05 Liding trek to Machhalkola (930m)
Day 06 Machhalkola trek to Jagat (1410m)
Day 07 Jagat trek to Lakpa (2040m)
Day 08 Lakpa trek to Chumling (2361m)
Day 09 Chumling trek to Chhokangparo (3010m)
Day 10 Chhokangparo trek to Chhule-Nile (3361m)
Day 11 Chhule-Nile trek to Chho Syong (4000m)
Day 12 Chho Syong trek to Dupchet (4180m)
Day 13 Dupchet trek to Chhemdo (4110m)
Day 14 Chhemdo trek to Chhekya (4240m)
Day 15 Chhekya trek to Sangti (5066m)
Day 16 Sangti trek to Yamdro (4510m)
Day 17 Yamdro trek to Bhajyo (4030m)
Day 18 Bhajyo trek to Thongbu (4560m)
Day 19 Thongbu trek to Lungdang (4240m)
Day 20 Lungdang trek to Rachen Gompa (3240m)
Day 21 Rachen Gompa trek to Dumje (2440m)
Day 22 Dumje trek to Gumba Lungdang (3200m)
Day 23 Gumba Lungdang trek to Ripchet (2468m)
Day 24 Ripchet trek to Dobhan (1070m)
Day 25 Dobhan trek to Soti khola (720m)
Day 26 Soti Khola trek to Arughat (535m)
Day 27 Arughat drive bus to Kathmandu
Day 28 Free day in Kathmandu overnight at hotel.
Day 29 Drive to Kathmandu international Airport for your onward destination
Option No 03:
Day 01 Arrival and transfer to hotel overnight at hotel
Day 02 Sightseeing around Kathmandu overnight at hotel
Day 03 Kathmandu drive bus to Arughat (535m)
Day 04 Arughat trek to Liding (860m)
Day 05 Liding trek to Machhakhola (930m)
Day 06 Machha Khola trek to Dobhan (1410m)
Day 07 Doban trek to Philim (2040m)
Day 08 Philim trek to Chumling (2363m)
Day 09 Chumling trek to Chhokangparo (3010m)
Day 10 Rest day Chhokangparo
Day 11 Chhokangparo trek to Nile (3700m)
Day 12 Nile trek to Bhajyo (Chhekya) (3240m)
Day 13 Rest day in Bhajyo
Day 14 Bhajyo (Chhekya) trek to Ra Chhen Gompa (3200m)
Day 15 Ra Chhen Gompa trek to Chumje (2468m)
Day 16 Chumje trek to Bihi (1990m)
Day 17 Bihi trek to Namrung (2660m)
Day 18 Namrung trek to Lho (3180m)
Day 19 Lho trek to Samagaun (3525m)
Day 20 Samagaun trek to Samdo (3860m)
Day 21 Samdo trek to High Camp (4460m)
Day 22 High Camp trek to Bimtang (3930m)
Day 23 Bimtang to Gho (2560m)
Day 24 Gho trek to Dharapani (1920m)
Day 25 Dharapani trek to Ghermu (1100m)
Day 26 Ghermu trek to Besisahar (760m)
Day 27 Besisahar drive bus to Kathmandu (1317m)
Day 28 Free day in Kathmandu overnight at hotel.
Day 29 Drive to Kathmandu international Airport for your onward destination
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