Tsum Valley Trek -14 Days

You’ll start your day with a traditional Nepali breakfast or international choices before heading towards Swayambhunath Temple (Monkey Temple). Swayambhunath temple is listed as a  UNESCO site for its cultural and historical significance. From the top, you can explore the iconic stupa and enjoy the panoramic views of the Kathmandu Valley. 

In the afternoon, you’ll be heading to Pashupatinath Temple, a sacred Hindu shrine believed to be the most sacred temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. Tourists mostly visit this place for its cultural richness and chances to witness all the Hindu practices. You’ll explore Kathmandu Durbar Square, a traditional and historic place in the evening.

It also has several ancient temples, and palaces that tell the history of ancient rulers and kingdoms. Later, you’ll return to the hotel and serve local Nepali cuisine. Moreover, you will also be given a short briefing about your trekking. 

After having a morning breakfast, you’ll be heading from Kathmandu towards Machha Khola which will approximately take about 8-9 hours. The road from Kathmandu to Dhading Besi is pretty rough which will take around three hours. From there, the road to Machha Khola will take about 5-7 hours depending on the traffic and road conditions. After the all-day ride, you’ll stay at the local guest house alongside other trekkers.

You’ll be doing a 6 to 7-hour trek following the routes of the river to Khorla Besi and the hot springs in the Tatopani. These springs are believed to have therapeutic properties and hold many traditional beliefs. After leaving Tatopani, you’ll march on the eastern bank of the Buri Gandaki to reach Doban, Thulo Dhunga, and Yara Bagar.

 The trail continues over the river in the suspension bridges before entering the Manaslu Conservation Area. You’ll be thoroughly checked by the police authorities to ensure the safety and well-being of both trekkers and local communities. After a while, you’ll reach Jagat and conclude the trek for the day. In the evening, you’ll sit down with fellow trekkers to discuss the trek, and you’ll also be served dinner based on your preferences. (veg/non-veg). 

The early morning trek starts with a climb to reach Salleri, which is known for having beautiful views of Mount Sringi before descending towards Sirdibas. Sirdibas is a remote village located in the northern part of Gorkha.

The journey continues and takes us to Ghatta Khola and from there you’ll move upward to a Gurung village called Philim. Walking in the northern direction, You’ll walk through pine and rhododendron forests, continuing to trail toward Tsum Valley. 

We’ll have a 5 hour trek ahead of us to Tsum Valley. The trail starts by heading down the way swept by landslides, crossing the cliff bridge and mountains of Chumling village. We’ll then ascend along the adventurous way of the mountain and reach the village of Chumling, which is well known for its ancient monastery, prayer flags, and stone-paved streets. We’ll spend the night here, watching the beautiful sky and eating Nepalese delicacies. 

The trek starts early in the morning by crossing the suspension bridge. We’ll trek through the picturesque landscapes, and traditional villages and enjoy the scenic view of the mountains. After the continuous trek for 5 hours, you’ll reach Chaikampar, also known as Chhokangparo. You can also explore the local village and get to know about the lifestyle, culture, and traditions. You’ll spend the night in Chhaikampar and reach the Nile by the next day. 

You’ll experience a strong rise in altitude as soon as you start heading towards the Nile. The trail continues towards Rachen Gompa, which is also known as Nunnery Gompa. We leave Shiar Khola, Lar, Phurbe, and monasteries before reaching the Nile in around 5-6 hours. 

Day nine of trekking takes us closer to the Tibetan border where we continue towards Dhepu Doma Gompa (Monasteries). There we’ll have lunch, enjoying the serene atmosphere. After exploring there for a few hours, we’ll continue descending back to the Nile and capture more views and moments on the back. By early evening, we’ll reach the Nile and stay in the local hotel.

You’ll start a trek early in the morning from the Nile and trek through the picturesque landscapes. On the way, you’ll see the beautiful views and cultural richness while passing through the villages. In the afternoon, you’ll stop for lunch in one of the villages, where you get to try out their traditional cuisines and culture. By evening, You’ll reach Chumling where breakfast, lunch, and dinner will be served. 

The trek for today will be around 6-7 hours. You’ll start early in the morning and trek through the beautiful landscapes of the Samba Falls. After 6-7 hours, you’ll reach the Philim where we spend the night. 

You’ll start your trek early in the morning after having local tea and breakfast. The trek continues along the Budhi Gandaki River, passing through the villages like Jagat. By late afternoon, we’ll reach Machha Khola, allowing us enough time to explore and enjoy the scenery. This concludes the end point of our trek. 

On the final day of the trek, you’ll be returning to Kathmandu. The road is newly built but isn’t paved with concrete. As a result, you’ll have to deal with several bumpy rides down until Dhading Besi. From then to Kathmandu, you’ll have a rough drive as roads aren’t fully concrete. In the evening, we’ll host the dinner in a restaurant which includes your guide and office staff. 

On day 14, the trip officially ends and our office staff will drop you at the Tribhuvan International Airport for the flight departure from Nepal.