Tsum Valley Trek

You start the day with delicious breakfast served at your hotel. The sightseeing involves tour of two religious and cultural sites of Pashupatinath temple and Boudhanath stupa.

Pashupatinath Temple: It is one of the most celebrated Hindu temples in South-Asia. The temple is devoted to Lord Shiva. This place is a UNESCO world cultural heritage site. The Bagmati river flowing besides the temple is religiously and spiritually significant for Hindus where cremation of dead body takes place. Pashupatinath temple holds the most of prominence during Shivaratri – Shiva’s birthday and thousands of pilgrims gather in the night to celebrate the day.

Boudhanath Stupa: It is one of the biggest Stupas in terms of size and height in Nepal and located in east of Kathmandu in the ancient trade route between India-Nepal and Tibet. The site is peaceful and culturally filled with intermixed influence of Tibetan and Sherpa roots. Stupa built in the trading route between Kathmandu and Tibet has four pairs of eyes directed towards all four directions. It is believed to be influenced by Mahayana Buddhist philosophy.

After short tour of city, we return to hotel and prepare for the trek. Overnight will be spent at hotel.

Early morning after breakfast, you start the day by long drive – yet enjoyable and adventurous – to Machhakhola, the gateway to Manaslu trekking. We drive on a highway that stretches on the central hills of Nepal and boasts spectacular views. The long drive goes past several small towns and dotted villages where you will come across with full of rural Nepalese life. We drive alongside beautiful River Trishuli for some distance and drive across it to go towards Machhakhola via Arughat Bazar. Overnight local lodge.

After breakfast, we will start our walk following the trekking route consisting of some ups and downs. After some ups and down, we will reach natural hot spring named as Tatopani. From here, we will continue our walk passing through some local settlements in the way. We will be crossing some bridges on the way enjoying the beautiful view of hilly landscapes, rivers, forest and some villages and their culture. Upon reaching Jagat, we will check into the lodge and overnight at the local lodge.

After breakfast, we will carry out the MCAP permit procedure and start our walk climbing the rocky ridge to Salleri and then to Sirdibas. We will continue our walk crossing beautiful village Philim. There are some markets in Philim and you can get some things you need here. We will walk past Philim across the forest, and we will reach Lokpa. Overnight at local lodge at Lokpa.

After breakfast, we will start our walk descending towards Lungwa Khola. From here we will ascent up through pines and rhododendron forest till Gumling. Here, we will cross the Siyar Khola and we will be there at Chumling which is also known as lower Tsum. Here we will get the awesome view of Shringi Himal. We can also make a visit to Chumling Gomba and explore through stone streets of village. Overnight at local lodge.

We will start our day crossing the suspension bridge and continue our walk enjoying the stunning views of Ganesh Himal. We will reach Gho village after crossing another suspension bridge. After some walk from Gho Village we will reach Chhokang Paro from where we get an awesome view of Himalchuli and Ganesh Himal. Overnight at llocal lodge at Chhokang Paro.

After breakfast, we will continue our walk through the trial passing through the Ngayyu village, Leru Village and Lama Gaun. We will also get to explore a cave which is believed to be meditation place of Milarepa Saint which is named as Piren Phu(Pigeon Cave). We will continue our walk and upon reaching Nile, we will check into the lodge and overnight at the local lodge.

After breakfast, we will start our walk through the west bank of the valley enjoying the Tibetan landscapes. We will climb up to the Mu Gomba. We will explore the Gomba which is the largest monastery in the area which lies in the most remote and highest part of Tsum Valley. Overnight at local lodge at Mu Gomba.

After breakfast, we will start our walk returning towards Chhokang Paro. We will be passing through Lar village and Rachen Gomba which is also known as Nunnery Gomba. We will cross the suspension bridge and trek to Chhokang Paro through the same trial. Overnight at the local lodge at Chhokang Paro.

We will be returning to Philim today. We will follow the same trial today enjoying the awesome view on the way. Upon reaching Philim, we will check into the lodge and get refreshed. You can also explore around the village in the evening if you feel like. Overnight at the local lodge at Philim.

Today will be the final day of our walk and we will be returning to the Machha Khola through the same trial we followed during the first part of the trek. We will enjoy the vistas of landscapes, river, river basins, forests, and explore the cultural lifestyle of the local people during our walk. Overnight at the local lodge at Machha Khola.

The drive is long today. You drive past Aarughat, Dhading-besi and arrive Kathmandu – Pokhara highway at Malekhu. After long camp nights you finally get to sleep at a luxurious hotel in Kathmandu. Enjoy the city life again.

After breakfast at your hotel, we take you to the mysterious Kathmandu city tour. This historical, cultural, and spiritual city unveils the social and historical mysteries to visitors. You will walk through the narrow lanes of the ancient Kathmandu – the center of power – that includes markets of Ason, Glass beads market at Indrachowk, oldest supermarket at New Road, Kilagal, and Hidden Stupas inside the family courtyard. Visit of Kathmandu Durbar Square – the administrative quarter of Malla Kings (fourteenth to eighteenth century), and Shah Kings who ruled Nepal from 1768 until 2008. The most unique experience in the square is the visit to the temple of the living goddess “Kumari”. After the tour, return to your hotel and overnight in Hotel.

As per your flight schedule, you will be transferred to the international airport of Kathmandu three hours prior to the flight time and it's time to go.