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‘enjoy scenic and cultural walks to remote Himalayan Shangri-La at Tsum valley of happiness’ 

“On less ventured region of high and remote Nepal Mid North-West Himalaya of Gorkha area.Walk into hidden areas of Tsum known as valley of happiness with incredible views of peaks. Within remote pockets of Himalaya beyond massive Manaslu and Ganesh Himal mountains. Explore the pristine wilderness on less trekked country unknown to outside modern world. Truly a scenic and cultural experience to witness traditional hidden villages of Tsum valley”

Introduction:

Tsum Valley trekking, one of few restricted areas in Nepal it was opened past two decades ago, as the country of Tsum also falls close to the border of Tibet, where ancient Trans Himalaya Caravan and Salt Trade Route Trail passed through the valley of Tsum.

Jugal Holidays presents a wonderful scenic and cultural adventure walks in our exceptional program the Tsum Valley trekking, an outmost region located beyond Nepal North Mid-West Himalaya fan and above Gorkha district, situated behind massif Ganesh and Manaslu Himalaya range of mountains.

Tsum a valley of great happiness as translated from old Tibetan word called ‘Beyul Kyamlung’ certainly a marvelous place to visit once in your lifetime for exciting and superb experience where walk takes you into remote isolated villages and monasteries of great interest with spectacular views of high snow capped peaks.

Tsum Valley Trekking begins from Kathmandu taking an exciting and interesting drive to reach at warm low farm areas of Gorkha district, where walk follows on the same trail of Manaslu circuit route for some days, then heading further north east to reach around Tsum Valley.

An interesting walks from low sub-tropical temperatures to reach cooler green hills covered with dense alpine tree lines of rhododendron, pines, oaks and firs as walk proceeds past nice lovely villages of Tatopani, Maccha-Khola and Jagat all villages with neat tended farm terraces.

Slowly our adventure leaves behind the main trails of Manaslu heading towards Tsum into the valley of happiness, crossing bridges with climb facing exciting views of tall mountains that lines the southern horizon, as walk takes you to impressive villages of Chumling, Chokan Paro to reach at Nele an impressive village.

Enjoying soaking into local fascinating cultures of Buddhism where villagers almost follow the same ritual and heritage life similar to Tibetans as the border to Tibet at mere distance from high places of Tsum Valley.

Finally journey reaches you at our main destination at Mu-Gompa with an old and main monastery of the region, in the shadow of giant snow-capped peaks that you can overlook from this strange and exciting spot of Mu-Gompa and then highest point of the adventure also.

From Mu-Gompa slowly our journey comes to near end visiting best of lovely villages of Tsum Valley then on downhill trail to reach back at Jagat and other lower warm land around farm villages to reach at Soti-Khola where our walk completes.

Enjoying great time around high and remote corners of Nepal Far North Mid-West then ending our marvelous adventure Tsum Valley Trekking taking an exciting and scenic drive back to Kathmandu with glorious moments and experience.

Best time and season for Tsum Valley Trekking:

The best time in spring season from April and May as well during autumn in September till early November months, April to May where days are warm with enough day lights cold in the morning and late afternoon till night time, can expect snow sometimes on high hills and over the pass.

September to early November best with clear fine days for views and pleasant walks but short sun-light hours due to autumn season, much colder morning till night times can expect snow sometimes during walks on higher altitude areas.

Trip Outlook:

Trek Mode: Hotel in Kathmandu with local lodge on treks.
Trek Grade: Moderate to Adventurous walks and climb.
Trekking Region: Nepal North Mid-West within Gorkha and Manang districts
Highest elevation: At Mu Gompa 3,700 m high.
Trek Duration: 17 Nights and 18 Days (with drives both ways)
Total Trip: 20 Nights and 21 Days (from arrival to main departure)

Short outline Itinerary:

Day 01: On arrival at Kathmandu airport 1,340 m meet our staff and transfer to hotel.

Day 02: At Kathmandu with options for tour with time for trek preparations. 

Day 03: Drive to Soti Khola 730 m via Arughat 570 m – 08 hrs journeys.

Day 04: Trek to Machha Khola 930 m – 06 hrs.

Day 05: Trek to Dovan 1,410 m via Tatopani (Hot Spring) – 06 hrs.

Day 06: Trek to Jagat 1,340 m – 05 hrs.

Day 07: Trek to Philim 1,590 m – 05 hrs
Day 08: Trek to Lokpa 2,200m – 05 hrs
Day 09: Trek to Chumling 2,386 m – 06 hrs.
Day 10: Trek to Chokan-Paro 3,010 m – 05 hrs.
Day 11: Trek to Nele 3,361m after a visit of Milereppa cave – 07 hrs.
Day 12: Trek to Mu Gompa 3,700 m – 04 hrs.
Day 13: Rest day at Mu Gompa visit local village and monastery.
Day 14: Trek to Rachen Gompa 3,240 m – 05 hrs.
Day 15: Trek back to Chumling 2,386 m – 06 hrs.
Day 16: Trek to Lokpa 2,200m – 06 hrs.
Day 17: Trek to Philim 1,590 m – 05 hrs.
Day 18: Trek to Tatopani (Hot Spring) – 05 hrs.
Day 19: Trek to Soti-Khola 700 m- 05 hrs.
Day 20: Drive back to Kathmandu and transfer to hotel -06 hrs.
Day 21: International departure for home ward bound.