Tshum Valley(3700m) Trekking

Trip ID: AE568
Trip Duration 20 Days
Destination Rachen Gumba
Group Size Min - 2 Persons
Accomodation Hotel / Lodge / Guest house
Maximum Altitude 3700
Trip Difficulty Moderate

Trip Overview

Tshum valley lies in the beautiful and historic district of Gorkha in western Nepal. The valley also known as Beyul Kyimolung is as mysterious as it’s beautiful. In the 8th century, Guru Rinpoche described the valley as a holy valley of bliss, and now 13 centuries later the valley has retained its mystic elements in all form. A trek to Tshum Valley will take you to the 7th heaven and leave you with beautiful memories to last a lifetime. The region was a restricted zone up until 2007 AD, thus till today it is still very isolated and remote. During the trekking we will trek through and explore two beautiful and far-flung villages of Chhekampar and Chumchet.  We will have splendid views of the northern mountains, specially Manaslu which is also the 8th highest peak in the world at elevation of 8,156m. We will also have equally captivating view of other towering satellite peaks.

The region is one of the most cramped and detector regions in Nepal because of its very close handiness with Tibet. To trekking, trekkers must obtain a special permit from the government. The very old religious and archaeological relics of the region are not exploited at all. The locals have claimed to have seen Yeti several times, so we might also have a sight of the mystic Himalayan animal if we are lucky along with other equally exotic animals. The most suitable time for Tshum valley trek is in autumn (October and November) and spring March and May. The itinerary can be designed to add new places, to expand or shorten the trek trip.

Trip Highlight

  • Magnificent pine, rhododendron, and juniper forests.
  • Magnificent waterfalls, cascading rivers, and suspension bridges.
  • Visit different monasteries, chortens, Mane walls, Gompas, and Prayer flags reflecting the direct influence of Tibetan culture and lifestyle.
  • Walk via off-the-beaten-path of Manaslu region to get a deeper insight into the unexplored Tsum Valley.
  • Views of the Himalayan views including Hiunchuli, Ganesh Himal, Manaslu, Churke Himal, and Poshyop glacier.

Outline Itinerary

  • Day 1 : Arrival in Kathmandu and transfer to hotel and welcome drinks.
  • Day 2 : Kathmandu – Drive to Soti Khola (8/9h) 900m.
  • Day 3 : Kathmandu – Drive to Machha Khola (7/8h) 970m.
  • Day 4 : Machha Khola – Jagat (5/6h) 1350m.
  • Day 5 : Jagat – Lokpa (5/6h) 2240m.
  • Day 6 : Lokpa – Chumling (4/5h) 2386m.
  • Day 7 : Chumling – Chhokangparo (4/5h) 3031m.
  • Day 8 : Chhokangparo – Nile (4/5h) 3361m.
  • Day 9 : Nile – Mu Gompa (3/4h) 3700m.
  • Day 10 : Mu Gompa – Back to Rachen Gompa (3/4h) 3240m.
  • Day 11 : Rachen Gompa – Dhumje (3/4h) 2460m.
  • Day 12 : Dhumje – Gompa Lungdan (3/4h) 3200m.
  • Day 13 : Gompa Lungdan – Ripchet (4/5h) 2470m.
  • Day 14 : Ripchet – Philim (5/6h)
  • Day 15 : Philim – Pahiro (5/6h)
  • Day 16 : Pahiro – Machha Khola (5/6h)
  • Day 17 : Machha Khola – Soti Khola (5/6h)
  • Day 18 : Soti Khola – Drive to Kathmandu (6/7h)
  • Day 19 : Rest day and shopping day.
  • Day 20 : Departure from Kathmandu to your destination.

Detailed Itinerary

  • Day 1 : Arrival in Kathmandu and transfer to hotel and welcome drinks.
  • Day 2 : Kathmandu – Drive to Soti Khola (8/9h) 900m.
  • Day 3 : Kathmandu – Drive to Machha Khola (7/8h) 970m.
  • Day 4 : Machha Khola – Jagat (5/6h) 1350m.
  • Day 5 : Jagat – Lokpa (5/6h) 2240m.
  • Day 6 : Lokpa – Chumling (4/5h) 2386m.
  • Day 7 : Chumling – Chhokangparo (4/5h) 3031m.
  • Day 8 : Chhokangparo – Nile (4/5h) 3361m.
  • Day 9 : Nile – Mu Gompa (3/4h) 3700m.
  • Day 10 : Mu Gompa – Back to Rachen Gompa (3/4h) 3240m.
  • Day 11 : Rachen Gompa – Dhumje (3/4h) 2460m.
  • Day 12 : Dhumje – Gompa Lungdan (3/4h) 3200m.
  • Day 13 : Gompa Lungdan – Ripchet (4/5h) 2470m.
  • Day 14 : Ripchet – Philim (5/6h)
  • Day 15 : Philim – Pahiro (5/6h)
  • Day 16 : Pahiro – Machha Khola (5/6h)
  • Day 17 : Machha Khola – Soti Khola (5/6h)
  • Day 18 : Soti Khola – Drive to Kathmandu (6/7h)
  • Day 19 : Rest day and shopping day.
  • Day 20 : Departure from Kathmandu to your destination.

Trip Cost Inclusion

  • Airport Pick up, transfers to hotel and welcome drinks.
  • All accommodation in Kathmandu and Trekking.
  • Full boards meals during the trekking such as : Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
  • Properly 3 times tea and coffee whatever hot drink are available.
  • Experience professional guides.
  • Full insurance for guide and porter.
  • Full support crew with 1 porter for every 2 trekkers.
  • All transportation with AC deluxe from the starting to ending points of the trip.
  • Trekking Maps and Notebooks.
  • First Aid Kit for staff.
  • National park entry fee and TIMS card or trekking permit whatever needed.
  • Down Sleeping bag (-20), Must be returned after completing the trek.
  • Trekking achievement certificate after completed the Treks.

Trip Cost Exclusion

  • All international flight tickets, Travel insurance and Nepal entry visa fees.
  • Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu .
  • All hard drinks such as : Mineral water, whisky, rum, cola, fanta, etc.
  • All entrance fees during the sightseeing in Katmandu and until finished.
  • Personal expenses like hot shower and battery charge / wifi
  • Personal equipment
  • Extra night Hotel in Kathmandu if arriving early or late departure than schedule itinerary.
  • Any emergency rescue evacuation and extra cost offering from unfavorable circumstance such as weather bad.
  • Personal tips for trekking staff.