Tsum Valley Trek

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Tsum Valley trek ten days

If you lack time, we can offer the short Tsum Valley trek on a 1o day trip. The itinerary follows the lower Manaslu trail. Our tour starts from Arughat [530m/1739ft], about seven hours from Kathmandu city. During the initial phases of the trek, you’ll find yourself wrapped in lush forests of Rhododendrons, Pines, and Oak.

The green atmosphere inevitably elevates your mood. It ultimately forces positive vibes into your body. Thus making it the best week of your lifetime. The trip proves itself unregretted With your friends or family, or even with new acquaintances. Besides the Buddhist culture, the Tsum Valley 10-day trek offers its visitors great views of mountains.

You can view peaks like the Ganesh Himal Range, Sringi Himal, Buddha Himal, and Himalchuli. The stunning views of these mountains will make your journey unforgettable. The sunrise and sunset in the sacred mountains of a virgin place are to die for. Suppose you want to take a break from your daily stressful life and enjoy some time in peace. Then, the Tsum Valley trek is perfect for you.

Tsum Valley Trek cost

Our entire board Tsum Valley trek cost for 10 days is USD 1650. We can offer the seasonal cost. September, October, November, March, April, and May are the best seasons to experience the trek. The weather is very comfortable, neither cold nor scorching during this time. This is the best Tsum Valley trek route to get cultural values.
Consequently, bringing new energy and fresh perspectives to your life. So, the Tsum Valley Trek is one of the best treks in the country. If you travel in the off-season, we have a special discount on the cost.

Packing list for the trek

The journey to the Tsum Valley trek area is long and high-altitude, so we must pack accordingly. The main thing to remember is you need enough warm clothing for this trek. The total luggage you can make is 15 kg for our porter per person. Porter carries 30 kg total.

You can use our duffle bag if you don’t have one, or if you have more luggage, you can store it in a Kathmandu hotel. You need a small day pack to carry your daily usage items such as water, a camera, sun lotions, and extra layers.

• Trekking or hiking boots with good ankle support and a nice sole.
• A rucksack or duffle bag for a porter
• Good sleeping bag with -20 degrees Celsius and sleeping bag liner
• Base layers of light, wicking material (Long & Short sleeve)
• Mid-layer shirt or light fleece
• Mountain fleece/light Primaloft or down jacket
• Waterproof jacket and trousers (lightweight)
• Shorts 2 pairs for the lower part of the trek
• Trekking Socks Wool socks (bring a few pairs of varying thickness)
• Three-quarter length or full-length trekking trousers (mid-weight)
• The thermal inner base layer
• Warm gloves and hat
• Good quality sunglasses
• Sunblock and lip salve
• Sunhat and woolen cap for the night
• Trekking poles/sticks
• 2 Drinking Water Bottles (1 liter) – We will fill the bottle each day
• Water purification tablets/iodine
• Small first aid kit, e.g., plasters, paracetamol, antiseptic wipes, etc
• Extra clothes and trainers after, this is helpful while you make an evening walk from the lodge.
• Flashlight, with spare batteries
• In addition, it’s helpful to have a pair of trainers or other comfortable shoes for walking around the city.

Some additional items

• Hand Sanitizer
• Face/Body Wipes
• Small Locks
• Portable Charger
• Biodegradable bar soap
• Face/body wipes
• Biodegradable washing liquid
• Toiletries (toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, floss, etc.)
• Extra passport photos and photocopies of your passport

Why trekking in Tsum Valley?

Tsum Valley trekking is the best way to explore the hidden Mountains of Nepal. You get the best opportunity to get connected to nature. You also get to explore the lifestyle of the local people of this little world. This has always been quite famous to date.

It is highly rich in natural beauty and bio-diversity. One can enjoy the beautiful scenery of mountains, rare plants, and wildlife. The green and pollution-free environments are enough to add memories to your life.

Spectacular mountain views

The mountain views are stunning and so adorable on the Tsum Valley trek.  You want to look at them. The days are sunny and bright, and there are no clouds. So, it makes it easier for you to get amazing views of the mountains.

The Tsum Valley trek route is comfortable and exciting at the same time. Flowers and rare plants surround the valley. The entire way has fantastic sceneries and mountain views. It keeps your trek exciting and memorable.

Basic local accommodations and a variety of local food.

You can get comfortable and cozy accommodations to take a rest. Most such accommodations have a great view in them. Also, you will get to enjoy a variety of local food. You also get to enjoy the rarest flora and fauna during this Tsum Valley trek.

Trekkers can view unique and rare wildlife, birds, and plant species. This is another primary reason why people go on a trek to Tsum Valley trek. It is just a peaceful place. Nature, in its various forms, surrounds you. It is the best place to have clean, fresh, and unpolluted water.

Waterfalls and rice terraces

There are many waterfalls along the way. You can take a break and jump in those waterfalls. Plus, they had a lot of beauty in your pictures. You can enjoy the waterfalls while trekking in the summer and rainy season. You can chill and relax in these beautiful waterfalls and forget any stress.

Some attractions along the Tsum Valley trek

Shiar Lookout

The line of Shiaar Gorge Lookout overlooks the spectacular Ngak cliffs. It is at the bottom of the gorge flows the roaring Budhi Gandaki. The lookout is an hour’s walk from the junction of the trail leading to Manaslu.

Lokpa

This is the first village on our Tsum Valley trek when we enter during our journey. Before the Philim-Chhekampar trail’s construction, the path to Chhekampar passed over the mountains. The route passed through the village of Anga Sejong. Some settlements have emerged along with parts of this trail. The people here are primarily farmers and grow potatoes, Gucchi mushrooms, and soya beans.

Sardi Gorge

The small two streams of the Sardi Khola and Shiar Khola meet about 200m downstream from a wooden bridge. The alder-covered banks of the river provide a peaceful noon resting place. It offers an overnight campsite under overhang cliffs.

When we cross the bridge, the trail ascends to the Sardi Danda. The old route to Sardi Danda climbs through dense forest. The forest has many varieties of rhododendrons. We can also get the best view from here, the Thieastern views of the Sringi Himal range.

Ghumlung

This is the forest name, and here we can find the old trail meets the new course. Afterward, we will trek to the Chumchet village, Chyata Khola, and Ripchet. The town has a settlement of about 50 households. Along the trail, we can get spectacular views of Baudha Himal (to the west) and Ganesh Himal (to the east).

Lungbhu

This small place of Lungbhu lies at the base of a vertical cliff along the Dhamja Khola in the Tsum Valley trek. If you plan to camp here, this is the best place, which is scenic and wide open.

Accommodation

During the Tsum Valley trek, accommodation is an essential lodge/ tea house trek. If we compare the tea houses in Everest and Annapurna regions, it is much more critical here. You will sleep in a bare room with a bed, mattress, bed cover, and pillow. You need your sleeping bag, and it is better to have a liner.

The facilities are pretty bare at the lodge. There is no electricity in some places, but they have solar power in the dining room. You can charge your battery for cell phones and cameras at an extra cost.

Health and Fitness

The main things to do on the Tsum Valley trek in Nepal need your positive thinking. You need to be able to walk 5/6 hours on the rocky trail. You can be fit for the tour by doing small exercises in your home country before you arrive here. The more stamina you build up, the easier it is to trek in this region.

You can do running, cycling, Zumba, or some yoga practices to boost your stamina. You will walk 5 to 7 hours daily, so prepare your legs. The best exercise you can do at home is squats and lunges.

Trekking Dates: You can do this Tsum Valley trek on any date. The best time for the Tsum Valley trek is from February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November, and December for 2 to 12 people. The rainy season is unsuitable for the trek as the views are not great, and sometimes landslides can happen.

Your trekking luggage: You will have 1 porter for 2 trekkers to carry your luggage. The maximum weight per trekker is 15 kg, as we never overload our porters. You only take your valuables in your backpack. It includes your sleeping bag and down jacket. You can leave other items not required on a trek in our office or your hotel in Kathmandu or Pokhara.

Equipment Renting and Buying: We advise bringing your clothing and gear from your home. However, in Kathmandu, there are many shops to buy and rent trek-related equipment.

Manaslu Tsum valley trek

You can combine the Manaslu Trek with the Tsum Valley Trek for an extension. This way you have ample days to enjoy your holidays further. You can explore more spots that change your perspective beyond your daily life limits. This trek is also known as the Manaslu Circuit Trek. This route takes 2 weeks of your life and adds a noble experience to your timeline life.

People have never regretted getting into the Manaslu region. They have asked for another trek around even more beautiful places in the country. This trekking package of ours is completely organized and has been well–planned.

Booking the trip is just a click away. There is nothing that you should be worrying about. Thereafter, discover the unique lifestyle in Nepal inspired by the Tibetan Buddhists. Explore the deepest valleys of the country where cultures are still well–preserved.

The Tsum Valley Trek takes you to some of the most isolated places in the country. It passes through remote settlements meant for relaxation purposes. As you enter society, you’ll discover everything else and yourself with a completely different perspective.

The ambiance seems out of the world, unlike any place on Earth. There are a thousand reasons why the Tsum Valley Trek has been one of the most tempting trekking packages in the country. Nepal is rich in all kinds of natural beauty.

It has lush vegetation forests and rough rocky trails. It has developed crowded cities into isolated settlements. It has rain shadow areas to the land of snow and ice. Everything is a part of the country, which makes visitors delighted to have the options.

Tsum Valley is the best trek in the Manaslu region

The Tsum Valley trek lies in the Manaslu region. It is high up near the Tibetan border. The whole area has a definite Tibetan Buddhist feel to it. It is pretty different from the surrounding countryside. The Tsum Valley trek was a restricted area until 2008. Tsum Valley is relatively un-trekked by hikers. Yet the starting point is only a 7-hour drive from Kathmandu.

Most of the days have trekked at altitudes over 3,000m. This is a moderate-grade difficulty trek. The walking days stretch from 5 to 7 hours. With the altitude and walking days, you need a good fitness level for this Tsum Valley trek.

We will trek through pine forests. We go along raging rivers with cascading waterfalls and incredible suspension bridges. It gives us immense pleasure walking through fascinating villages. We pass several gompas, monasteries, mani walls, and stupas, not to mention Milarepa’s Cave.

Enjoy the best view of Mount Himalchuli (7,893m), Ganesh Himal (7,140m), Manaslu (8,163m), Churke Himal, and the Poshyop Glacier. Suppose you like the Tibetan culture as well as the mountains. In the Tsum Valley trek, you can witness Tibetan Buddhist people in the villages.

There are monks and nuns in their respective religious orders. This trek into this hidden valley has spectacular views of the Himalayas. We can arrange the Tsum Valley trek separately. Or you can do Tsum Valley with the Manaslu trek if you have more time.

Trek Permit

You must also have a special permit for this Tsum Valley trek. And it costs USD 40 for all foreigners and SAARC members. It is also accessible for internal tourists.

However, this cost might change in some months. Also, there might be fluctuations in certain seasons if you need the price on an exact day. Please get in touch with us; we will provide you with the information as soon as possible.

However, the general average cost of the Manaslu Trekking permits is around USD 30 to USD 35 daily. It covers your food, accommodations, and travel costs. Please let us know if you want to know any significant details. We can customize it for you and provide the most affordable cost.

Why Trekking in Tsum Valley?

Tsum Valley trek is a new route with fewer tourists and a more culturally rewarded trek. It has only a few trekkers on the trail. The trek starts, and the endpoint is Soti Khola, an Eight hours drive from Kathmandu.

The starting part of the trek ascends the Budhi Gandaki Valley on good paths. It passes through a mix of dense forest, terraced fields, and hill villages. When we meet the main Manaslu Trail for the Tsum Valley, we start entering truly into the hidden valley.

During the walking, we will pass through the alpine forests and glacial rivers. We enjoy the warm hospitality of ethnic people. On our Tsum Valley itinerary, we will walk in the lower Buri Gandaki. We walk in Liding, Machhakhola, Jagat, and Philim regions. We can visit different ancient Gombas in the region. There are Rachen Gompa, Mu Gompa, and Dephyudonma Gompa.

We walk through the off-the-beaten path of the Manaslu region. It provides a deeper insight into the less explored Tsum Valley. We visit different Chortens, monasteries, and Gompas. They reflect the direct influence of Tibetan Buddhism.

Enjoy the best panoramic views of Hiunchuli, Ganesh Himal, Manaslu, Churke Himal, and the Poshyop glacier. We pass through cascading rivers, waterfalls, and many suspension bridges. Encounter with the region’s local lamas and learn about their unique way of life.

The religion of Tsum Valley

The Tsum Valley trek is a Buddhist village with a long Buddhist history. People believe the Buddhist saint Milarepa meditated in these mountains’ caves. The valley is also known as ‘Tsum Tso Chuksum’. It means thirteen provinces ruled as a single territory.

We can also visit these ancient remains of the Tsum Kingdom now. As this is a remote part of the country and not easily accessible. The development and other facilities are just starting here. As a result, they still have a unique culture and lifestyle not touched by Western influence.

Climate

The Tsum Valley trek has four distinct climatic zones. They are sub-tropical (between 1000m and 2000m), cool temperate (between 2000m and 3000m), sub-alpine (between 3000m and 4000m), and alpine (above 4500m). So, we can get a big difference in the Temperatures between these zones. Winters are frigid from December to February.

The temperatures in the upper subalpine and alpine regions drop below freezing. Snowfall occurs for up to six months. The lower part of the trekking trails are sub-tropical and cool temperate areas. They are pretty warm. Summers are hot in the lower regions, with daytime temperatures between 22°C and 34°C.

But, summer temperatures in the sub-alpine and alpine regions rarely exceed 10°C. The monsoon starts in June and stays until the last week of September. The rest of the year, Tsum Valley trek areas are mostly dry. The average rainfall is around 1900mm per annum.

It has more rain in the southern part of the valley, and it is generally wetter than in the upper part. Clear skies from October to December and April to June provide superb views of the surrounding mountains.

Tsum Valley Trek Route Map

While you are on the trail of the Tsum Valley trek, having an excellent trekking map is essential. Manaslu Tsum Valley is a spectacular remote trek in Nepal. The Manaslu Tsum Valley trek map provides detailed information. It offers significant things insight and clear pictures of the mountains.

You can buy a different map for this trek. The most popular one is the map of The Himalayan Map House, Manaslu Tsum Valley Trek map. You can purchase it in Kathmandu, Pokhara, or online.

The Tsum Valley trek trail map route follows the banks of the Budhi Gandaki. The path tracks back and forth across the river. It passes through spidery suspension bridges to the Tsum Valley threshold. We can add the route map of the Nar Phu Valley Trek or Annapurna Circuit Trek for the longer-time itinerary.

Enjoy the best route in the Western part of Nepal in a beautiful hidden valley in Nepal’s western Himalayas. Tsum Valley opened for tourists only in 2008.

March to May – Spring

This season is the best time to trek in the Tsum Valley Trek. The weather is very favorable throughout the trek. You can see stunning views of Mt. Manaslu and glaciers. From mid-March, temperatures start increasing to hot and with clear skies. You can see snow mountains at their best at that time.

In April & May, the low land starts getting hot, and the high in the mountains is neither cold nor hot in the daytime. Nighttime is comparatively more complex than daytime. It is the primary season for an expedition in Nepal and Mount Manaslu. The rhododendron flowers will bloom at their best in various colors on the journey.

September to November – Autumn

This season is also one of the perfect seasons for the Tsum Valley trek. This season is the primary trekking season in Nepal due to the favorable weather. When the monsoon slowly ends, a perfect trekking climate sets itself. The temperature goes up to 20 degrees in the daytime and falls to 5 degrees during the nighttime.

During this time of the year, we can enjoy the clear sky and a fantastic view of the mountains on our Tsum Valley trek. We highly recommend it as it’s the best time for the Tsum Valley trek, usually between mid-September and the end. This time is the festival season in Nepal. The main festival of Nepal, Dashain and Tihar, lies in October and November.

As winter slowly begins, snowfalls begin in the Manaslu region, and it is eventually tough to trek. Nights will start to get colder. Until November, the trail is busy. It is the most apparent month with sparkling days. The daytime temperatures are warm and stable. We can see the clear blue sky in the early morning, and the mountain is phenomenal.

Colder in the hills starts in December. The temperature will start to get cold, and it begins to snow. We can still get the best view in December. It is a good time for the trek and great for Christmas and New Year’s break in the Tsum Valley trek.

January and February are icy, and we must consider a higher-altitude hike. The weather is frigid and snowing, so it can block some high-pass trails. It is always hard to predict mountain weather. The temperature may change quickly from day to night.