Information of Tsum valley

Tsum Valley was a restricted area until it was opened for trekking in 2008 and there is a little information available on the area.

The Tsum Valley is a sacred Himalayan pilgrimage valley situated in northern Gorkha, Nepal. Literally “Tsum” means vivid. Against the majestic backdrop of the Ganesh Himal and Sringi Himal, and Boudha ranges, this serene Himalayan valley is rich in ancient art, culture and religion. The local people are mostly of Tibetan origin and speak unique dialect. Trails are strewn with artistic chortens and lined with mani walls made of thousands of stone slabs carved with drawings of deities and inscribed with prayers. The famous Kyimu Lung, a pilgrimage circuit in the central Trans-Himalaya, is well known for its center of learning and meditation. This circuit traverses the Tsum Valley the Manaslu area in Nepal, and southern parts of Tibet.

The Tsum Valley has long history of Buddhism. The Buddhist saint Milarewa is believed to be meditated in the caves of these mountains. Traditionally, the valley was a culturally distinct geographical 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 valley is drained by the Shear Khola, which originates from the western glacier of Ganesh Himal and east and southern glaciers of Sringi Himal and meets the Budhi Gandaki at Nyak.

The valley is uniquely rich in wildlife, especially the Himalayan Thar and Blue Sheep which congregates in herds of 50 to 200. Hunting, fishing is not permitted in the Tsum Valley. The valley also boasts some unique and historic monasteries, including Rachen Gumba and Mu Gumba, which lie on a pretty plateau nestled in the lap of the valley, and Gumba Lungdang, situated at the base of a conical hill against the main slope of Ganesh Himal.

Itinerary #1

Itinerary #2

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu and transport to hotel

Day 02: ½ day sightseeing, rest and preparation day

Day 03: Kathmandu – Arughat

Day 04: Arughat – Liding

Day 05: Liding  - Machha Khola

Day 06: Machha Khola  - Jagat

Day 07: Jagat – Lokpa

Day 08: Lokpa – Chumling

Day 09: Chumling – Chhokangparo

Day 10: Chhokangparo - Chhule-Nile

Day 11: Chhule-Nile - Chho Syong

Day 12: Chho Syong – Dupchet

Day 13: Dupchet – Chhemdo

Day 14: Chhemdo – Chhekya

Day 15: Chhekya – Dangchet

Day 16: Dangchet – Yamdro

Day 17: Yamdro – Bhajyo

Day 18: Bhajyo – Thongbu

Route Map 1

Day 19: Thongbu – Lungdang

Day 20: Lungdang - Rachen Gumba

Day 21: Racehn Gumba – Dhumje

Day 22: Dhumje - Gumba Lungdang

Day 23: Gumba Lungdang – Ripchet

Day 24: Ripchet – Doban

Day 25: Doban - Soti Khola

Day 26: Soti Khola – Arughat

Day 27: Arughat – Kathmandu and transport to hotel

Day 28: Rest and final shopping day

Day 29: Final departure to your home land

 

Route Map 2