Tsum Valley Trek

Nepal Horizon Treks & Expedition representative will meet you outside the airport terminal hall. Please look for our treks & expedition name in display card. The airport representative will transfer you to the hotel, introduce to your trekking guide and check the necessities.

Overnight at star hotel in Kathmandu

Upon your arrival at Kathmandu (Tribhuvan International Airport), a representative from Nepal Horizon Treks & Expedition will receive you and transfer to your hotel. In the afternoon, trip discussion with the management and trek leaders. In the evening, enjoy welcome dinner hosted by Nepal Horizon Treks & Expedition in typical Nepali restaurant with cultural shows.

After breakfast, we drive towards Pokhara through mid-hill countryside village to Malekhu. We then cross Trishuli river and then head towards north to Dhading Bensi. A slow, rutted, dirt road then takes us to Gola Bhanjyang with outstanding views of Bouha and Ganesh Himals. We then drive to Arughat and the Budhi Gandaki that flows the Manaslu-Tsum region. Further 3 hour drive via the west bank leads us to Soti Khola.

Overnight at lodge in Soti Khola

After breakfast, the trail climbs gradually through the picturesque forest of Sal. Then it goes over the forested and terraced ridges passing numerous waterfalls. Today we follow the narrow trail and goes along the sides of the cliffs. We then dip down to the rice paddies before climbing to the attractive village of Labubensi (885m/2,800ft). Next we cross the suspension bridge at the stunning Nauli Khola falls and the valley opens out. It drops onto a gravel banks along the river before climbing gradually to the village of Machha (fish) Khola.

Overnight at lodge in Machha Khola

Today, the trail follows the river with gradual ascend and descend. We walk through a gravel bar before crossing the Thado Khola and on up to Khorlabesi: which is famous to grow coffee, buckwheat and tobacco. The trail from Gorkha joins the Manalsu circuit here and the GHT trail goes to east to Langtang and Khumbu regions.

We then follow the narrow gorge that contracts the river’s progress. Further walk takes us to the landslide with a dicey path and triple hot spring spout in Tatopani. We then rise over the ridge and cross the Budhi Gandaki River via suspension bridge. Next rising via staircase takes is to the landslide from where we make a final climb over the ridge to Dobhan.

Overnight at lodge in Dobhan

Today we cross the Dobhan Khola and follow the eastern bank of Budhi Gandaki to reach the village of Thulo Dhunga: above stunning waterfalls. Now the valley widens up and the river flow at Yaruphat. Now we cross the suspension bridge over the Yaru Khola with view of Ganesh II and VI and rise to the Thado Bharyang. Next, we cross the west bank of Budhi Gandaki and follow the river gradually upward to the ancient hamlet of Jagat – an entrance and checkpoint to the restricted Manaslu Conservation Area.

We cross a tributary and hike to Salleri via a side cliff with the great view of Shringi Himal (7,187m/23,580ft) to the north. Then we drop down to Sirdibas and get the first signs of Buddhist culture. Crossing another suspension bridge takes us to the east bank and climb up to the Philim. It is a prosperous Gurung village and the Chholing Sandu Gompa surrounded by fields of maize and millet.

Overnight at lodge in Philim

After breakfast, we travel north of Philim and walk through the lush grasses to the village of Chisopani and then to the millet fields of Ekle Bhatti (one house, 1600m/5,250ft). We then gradually drop down, beneath a stunning waterfalls to the gorge below and a confluence before “New Bridge” which takes us to Larkya La. To the right is a well-graded, exposed, zigzag track climbing up through the forest of pine and rhododendron to Lokpa and the lower Tsum valley. The tsum valley is home to 4,000 people in 18 villages.

We then drop down through forested route, cross stream and negotiate a long and steep climb up the south side of Siyar Khola gorge that flows down to Tsum valley. The high point is marked by flags with great view of Shringi Himal. The trail descends to Gumlung and Siyar Khola, cross suspension bridge and ascend through the narrow trail to Chumling. The houses in Chumling are classic Tibetan but built with sloping roofs to overcome abundant rain and snow.

Overnight at lodge in Chumling

After breakfast, we cross the suspension bridge and enter into new forest that is growing on a recent landslide. We walk through water driven prayer wheel on a well-leveled path and pass lush forest inhabited by white-faced langurs. Further we continue to Tanju and the small Damphe Gompa. The Gmpa has hundreds of small ceramic statues of Chenresig (Buddha of Compassion): a common feature in the valley. Beyond Dumje, we get the superb view of Ganesh Himal and Boudha Peak. Then we pass Rainjam farm and descend down to cross the Sarphu Khola that flows from Syakpa Glaciers off Shringi Himal to the north. We then climb for 2 and half hour on well-leveled path, pass Gho to reach Upper Tsum Valley.

The magnificent slate of chortens faces Ganesh Himal and linked the villages of Chhokang and Paro which is collectively known as Chhekampar (Place of wisdom).

Overnight at lodge in Chhekampar

Today’s trail is relatively short and easy with huge scope of exploration and discovery on the wide flat valley floor.

From Chhekampar, you can walk through a local school at Kaye before reaching the clustered twin village of Ngakyu and Leru. The Rachen Nunnery lies across the river. We climb up to the low ridge along the chortens to reach Lama Gaon. Further walk takes us to Burji where we explore Milarepa’s Cave (Piren Phu – Pigeon Cave) perched on the slope of Lamjung Himal. Here we can see the footprint of Milerapa and the rock shape of an elephant. Further east trail leads us to the monastery of Chi Phu which is located at the higher slope of Langju Himal. The trail then crosses the southeast bank of the Siyar Khola and walk along the Rachen Gompa trail route to Nile.

Overnight in Nile

Today we start early in the morning and walk for 2 hours to reach 77 years old Mu Gompa. Another couple of hour trek takes us to 856 year old Dephyu Doma Nunnery, the place where the light was believed to born. It is majestically located at an altitude of 4,000m/13,100ft on a small promontory, with Ganesh II on its backdrop. Trek to Mu to enjoy the magnificent view of Ganesh I and stunning valley. Mu is the highest permanent settlement in the Tsum valley. To the north of Mu is seasonal Kharkas and passes that leads to Tibet.

After exploration, trek back to Nile for lunch and trek to Chhekampar.

Overnight in Chhekampar

Today we retrace our step to the small gompa at Gho and then descend down to a wooden bridge over the river to follow the trail to Dumje. Dumje houses a Tibetan herbal medicine clinic and school. The trail then continues steeply upward through the magical forest of pine, oak and rhododendron to reach Gumba Lungdang. From here, you can majestic mountain vistas on either direction.

This 110 year old gompa has 20 nuns and an intense puja (religious activity) is performed every late afternoon. Visitors are welcomed to attend Puja and stay overnight at Gompa Veranda and use their kitchen and ablution facilities.

Overnight in Gumba Lungdang

After breakfast, explore gompa and take a zigzag trail down to indistinct track, following the forest and crossing the wooden bridge over Lungdang Khola bridge. We then climb steeply through the pines and rhododendron and cross a kharka before climbing up to a ridge. Further walk through a birch-lined creek-bed and emerge onto grassy flats east of the Torogumba glacier’s lateral moraine. Walk across the yak huts and climb to the Ganesh Himal Base Camp (4,200m/13,780ft). Retrace your step back to Gumba Lungdang.

Overnight in Gumba Lungdang

After breakfast, drop down to the Dumje and take a left trail to cross the Langdang Khola and follow the south bank route down to Siyar Khola. Later we climb down through the high fertile land and ribbon village of Ripchet. We trek beyond the village and dip down to Gumlung on a the river before rising through the forest of Lokpa.

Overnight in Lokpa

After breakfast, we retrace our step back to Philim for lunch. We then continue downhill and cross suspension bridge to Sirdibas while enjoying the reverse views.

Overnight in Sirdibas

After breakfast, we climb down through the Buddhist region back to greener subtropical region via Jagat, Yarphant, Dobhan, Tatopani and then undulates to Khorlabesi.

Overnight in Khorlabesi

Today we cross the Tharo Khola and descend down to the river before walking to the village of Machha Khola. Walk along the Budhi Gandaki River to reach the village of Labubesi. Then walk through the forested route of Sal on the ridge above the Budhi Gandaki to Soti Khola.

Overnight in Soti Khola

After breakfast, we drive down to Budh Gandaki Valley to Arughat and back to Kathmandu. Upon arrival at Kathmandu, we drive back to the hotel and take a rest day off. In the evening, we will reunite again for farewell dinner at one of the best Nepalese restaurant in town, where we will be eager to hear the feedback of your trip.

It’s your last day in Nepal! Take some breakfast and if your wish, you can catch last-minute shopping Kathmandu. Our airport representative will transfer you to airport with plenty time before your flight home.
Farewell!!!