Highlights

  • Scenic Drive to Machhe Khola
  • Sacred Himalayan pilgrimage valley
  • Trans-Himalayan region in Gorkha Manaslu
  • Insight of Tibetian Culture
  • Ganesh Himal, Sringi Himal, and Baudha Himal ranges
  • Different art, culture and religion
  • Tibetian origin people
  • Mani Walls
  • Deep-rooted history of Buddhism, including Milarepa's caves
  • Historically distinct area known as "Tsum Tso Chuksum"
  • Breathtaking views and a serene, untouched valley

About Tsum Valley Trek

The Tsum Valley Trek is a sacred, remote, and unexplored region located in the northern part of Ganesh Himal. The trek is known for its unique culture, unexplored areas, Buddhist monasteries, and beautiful Himalayan ranges. The main attraction of Tsum Valley for the tourist is that it was a culturally distinct geographical area named ‘Tsum Tso Chuksum’ which means 13 provinces ruled a single territory. Due to not being touched with modern society and devices the ancient art, unique culture and religion of this valley are still intact with the people. The trails in this trek are filled with artistic things and Mani walls: (a wall made of stones inscribed with a Lamaist prayer),  which implies you are in the territory of Tibetan culture. You can get a good experience of Tibetan culture from this trek. As most local people are Tibetan the local people dialect is of Tibet. This trek gives you an insight into traditional villages, and cultural buildings to their full capacity.

The trek begins from the small village of Machhekhola and gradually ascends through the lush forests, traditional villages, and unique culture. One of the highlights of this trek is the explorations of remote settlements, experiencing the life of people who are untouched by modern society or perhaps we could say traveling to the past and enjoying the real life before the technology. Not only that we would get an insight into religious practices, tradition, and architecture the Himalayas scenery is no less to miss out on.

The Himalayan ranges you get to see from here are majestic Ganesh Himal(7,422m), Sringi Himal(7,155m), and Baudha Himal(6,672m). Even though many tourists go trekking in Tsum Valley for its unique culture, Buddhist history, less crowded, untouched by the modern society, etc the Himalayan ranges you get to see from here are simply Majestic so you would get a full experience of the Himalayas.

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Benefits Of Tsum Valley Trek with Beyond the Limits Treks and Expedition

  • Flexible Itinerary
  • First Aid Kit for Emergencies
  • 24/7 available for communication
  • Decades of experienced guides
  • Rents for hiking shoes, sleeping bags, and other equipment
  • Satellite Calls in large groups (more than 10) for treks.
  • Many platform of communication(Email, Whatsapp, Viber, Facebook, Instagram, WeChat)
  • Oximeter to check your pulse and oxygen level during the trek in high altitudes
  • Easy booking and reservation System
  • Simple payment method

 

Tsum Valley Trek Cost

The cost of Tsum Valley Trek depends on the standard of service we provide to you. The standard of service mainly depends on the standard of accommodation in Kathmandu which are (Basic, Standard, and Luxury) and the capability of the guide. Standard service is highly recommended by Beyond the Limits Treks which will be USD 980 per person, 

Tsum Valley Trek Difficulty Level

Tsum Valley trek is a moderate level of trekking. It requires a certain level of physical to experience the culture, Himalayan scenery, people, remote villages of this area of this valley, and this trek. You just have to be physically fit and Beyond the Limits Treks will help you enjoy the Tsum Valley trek and experience the local culture and land of the Himalayas to the fullest.

Accommodation during the Tsum Valley Trek

Beyond the Limits Treks, Tsum Valley trekking package includes accommodation in a 3-star hotel in Kathmandu. And after starting the trek there are not many hotels on the trails so the accommodation will be in teahouses or lodges. Teahouse might not be fancy but it will be more than enough for a nice sleep and sway away your tiredness from a day trek. It has a simple and clean room, but there will be shared bathrooms for these teahouses even though there will be toiletries products, sometimes there could be scarcity so we recommend you bring your toiletries.

It is important to note that teahouses in this trek provide you warm with blankets and pillows but it is better to have your sleeping bag. We can give you a sleeping bag in Kathmandu, so you don’t have to worry about that. And hot showers and WIFI are available in some teahouses but it might cost extra.

Tsum Valley Trek Itinerary

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We offer 17 days package for Tsum valley trek which include all the accommodation, meals, guide as stated in cost includes. We can also customize the route according to travelers need and time. So, contact us if you want a different itinerary with more days or less days as you want it preferred, we would be happy to help.

Day 01 : Arrival at Kathmandu (1,400m/4,593ft.)

On this particular day, you will land at Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu where you will be warmly received by the representative from Beyond the Limits Treks and Expedition. From Tribhuvan International Airport [TIA] you will be transferred to a 3 star Hotel in Kathmandu in a comfortable vehicle. Arriving in the hotel Our Tour/Trek Manager will collect your passport for Tsum Valley Permit and we will have Trek discussed in the detailed itinerary. Overnight stay in Hotel.

  • 3-star Hotel
  • Kathmandu
  • 1400 meters
This is an important day where you get to  Explorer the city of the Temple Kathmandu valley and world heritage site. There used to an artistic and valuable Durbar Square, at present those monuments are in the critical state though it is equally valued. In Kathmandu you can observe numerous cultural heritage sites which are listed in UNESCO, counting Swyambhunath, Bouddhanath, and Pashupatinath. if you like to have guided sighitseeing please asked with our management the cost will be extra  this day tour .Stay overnight in the hotel.
  • Breakfast
  • 3-star Hotel
  • Kathmandu
  • 1400 meters

On the following day, you will leave Kathmandu and drive to Macche Khola after enjoying breakfast at hotel. This day you will get to enjoy the most scenic drive, witnessing massive rivers to small waterfalls, cities to small villages, hills and mountains etc. Machhe Khola is a beautiful place so you can snaps lots of photographs as well.  Stay overnight in lodge (B.L.D)

  • Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Lodge
  • Machhe Khola
  • 890 meters
Passing Machha Khola you will arrive at the village of Khola Bensi and Tatopani you will switch to the suspension bridge. You will feel the trekking trail somewhat challenging you will cross Doban, you will come across the extensive gravel bed. Again passing the suspension bridge you will ascend to Jagat. 


  • Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Lodge
  • Machhe Khola
  • 1,350 meters

In Jagat your special permit of Tsum valley will be checked. After having breakfast in Jagat, you will head to Philim. At first, you will take upward and downward movement. In this trail you will get to see the trail seperated between Manaslu circuit and Tsum valley trek. You will see board in the route. The trail will again make you scale up to Lokpa, where you will get to view the pleasant setting of nature. 


  • Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Lodge
  • Lokpa
  • 2,240 meters

On this day we will have breakfast in the morning and leave for Chumling. We will get the first sight of Tsum valley in this day as Chumling is also known and Lower Tsum. In this trail we will pass through dense forests of rhododendron. In spring you will have beautiful time passing by this trail as all the flowers will be blossoming. Ascending to Gumlung and passing through Siyar Khola you will know wou have arrived to Chumling village. In this short trek you will have chance to visit different Monasteries.


  • Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Lodge
  • Chumling
  • 2,386 meters

Today we will trek to Chhokong Paro. Chhokong Paro is actually two settlements Chhokong and Paro.  Follwing the trail with the magneficient view of Ganesh Himal. After trekking for 4 hours we will reach Gho village from where we ascend and reach Chhokong Paro.

  • Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Lodge
  • Chhokong Paro
  • 3031 meters

On the following day, you will head towards the final spot of Upper Tsum Valley and it is known as Milarepa cave. It is to be found at the bank of Shiar Khola. After reaching Rachen Gompa we will continue our journey to Nile which is north of Tsum Valley. On the way we will pass by Lar, Phurbe, Pangdun and Chhule.

  • Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Lodge
  • Ranchen Gompa
  • 3,240 meters
From Nile, you will set out to Mu-Gompa and it is known as the adobe of old monastery and you will not find any village. You will find yourself at the farthest and elevated spot of Tsum Valley and you may come across the numerous Yak trains. Mu Gompa is the largest monasteries of the region.


  • Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Monastery
  • Mu Gompa
  • 3,700 meters

Today you will do a day exploration up to Thopla Bhanjyang if possible. It is the border between Nepal and China. You will arrive at an altitude of 5,104 meters and it will take about 6 hours. You will enjoy the day exploring the Border, and return to Mu Gompa for an overnight stay.

  • Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Monastery
  • Mu Gompa
  • 5,104 meters

This day we will be descending. From Mu Gompoa we will have breakfast and leave for Rachen Gompa. The trail is downhill following Chhule.


  • Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Monastery
  • Chhokong Paro
  • 3,241 meters

On the following day, we will descend from rachen Gompa to Domje from where we will head east to Gumba Lungdung. In Gumba Lungdand there are 40 nuns and you will get to witness big puja here which occurs around 18:00.


  • Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Nunnery
  • Gumba Lungdang
  • 3200 meters

On this day we will ascend to Ganesh himal Base Camp which might take about 3-4 hours. This day you will get the beautiful scenery of the Himalayan ranges that you will always remember. After your time in Base Camp we return to Gumba Lungdang.

 

  • Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Lodge
  • Machhe Khola
  • 3200 meters

This day you will descend to Lokpa. The trail will be mostly downhill till you reach Lokpa which might take approximately 6 hours to reach Lokpa


  • Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Lodge
  • Lokpa
  • 2240 meters

This day will be same route as Day 5. This day we will be descending the same route we had ascend in the day 5.

  • Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Lodge
  • Jagat
  • 1,350 meters

This day we wake up in the morning have breakfast in the Lodge and descend down to Macchekhola. The descend will take around5-6 hours.


  • Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Lodge
  • Machhekhola
  • 890 meters

Scenic Drive to Kathmandu after morning breakfast in Machhe Khola

  • Breakfast, Lunch
  • 3-star Hotel
  • Kathmandu
  • 1400 meters

What's Included

Included

  • Pick up/drop from the International airport
  • 3-night hotel Royal suite in Kathmandu
  • Sightseeing guide
  • Private car for sightseeing day
  • All meals Breakfast Lunch Dinner During  the  trekking
  • all Accommodation
  • A trekking guide
  • A porter between two clients
  • Accommodation in the available lodge on the mountain
  • Tsum Valley ( Restricted area special permit)
  • Manaslu conservation permit
  • Bus /jeep
  • Insurance for staff Guide and Porter.

Not Included

  • Nepal visa fees
  • international flight
  • Meals in Kathmandu
  • All entrance fees in Kathmandu on sightseeing days.
  • All drinks (tea,/Coffee,coke,beer,mineral water,whiskey)
  • Personal nature expenses
  • Emergency evacuation cost ( please do insurance at your country medical and evacuation)
  • Tips for guide and porter
  • just in case the Natural disaster or Political stark can come an extra cost.
 
Note: Cost may vary depending on the number of the person on the group, accommodation type, and transportation type.

 

Useful Information

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We at Beyond the Limits Treks are dedicated to making sure you are completely satisfied. If our standard service falls short of your expectations, we are happy to give you the choice to upgrade your accommodations and services in accordance with your unique needs.

For instance, our devoted team is skilled at handling requests for specialized amenities such as limitless soft and hard drinks on your walk, five-star lodging in Kathmandu, or any other needs you may have. Contact Us at your convenience, and we'll help you customize your experience to the nth degree.

Additionally, if you have created a personalized itinerary that perfectly matches your journey preferences, we greatly appreciate your proactive effort and will work to give you the greatest options possible to achieve your goals. 

You can be confident that Beyond the Limits Treks will treat your trip to the captivating Tsum Valley with expertise, excellence, and a dedication to making lifelong experiences.

Permits for Tsum Valley Trek

Tsum Valley is a restricted area so you would require special permits for doing this trek. For Tsum Valley Trek you would require a Tsum Valley Permit, however, if you like to do Tsum Valley with Manaslu Circuit Trek (Manaslu Tsum Valley Trek) you would require permits for both Tsum and Manaslu Circuit Permit. So, you need to have Manaslu Conservation Area Permit ACAP and MCAP, a restricted area permit, and a Tsum Valley Permit. 

Tsum Valley Trek
September – November
USD 40 per person/week
USD 7 per person/day (beyond 1 week)
December – August
USD 30 per person/week
USD 7 per person/day (beyond 1 week)

Manaslu Circuit Trek
September – November
USD 100 per person/week
USD 15 per person/day (beyond 1 week)
December – August
USD 75 per person/week
USD 10 per person/day (beyond 1 week)

NOTE: Tour Operator Service Charge will be applicable in the above rates

Equipments required for Tsum Valley trek:

⬜ Head

  • Sun hat
  • Insulating hat
  • Head Light

⬜ Face

  • Non- polarised Glacier Glasses
  • Sunscreen
  • Face wipe

⬜ Body

  • Underwear
  • Socks
  • Trekking pants
  • Trekking T-shirts
  • Full sleeves T-shirts
  • Rain pants and jacket
  • Hiking shoes
  • Camp shoes
  • Down Jacket  
  • Wind Breaker  

⬜ Hand

  • Lightweight gloves
  • Heavyweight gloves

⬜  Toiletries

  • Towel
  • Toilet paper
  • Tooth Paste
  • Toothbrush
  • Soap/Shampoo
  • Nail clippers
  • Tiny mirror

⬜ Miscellaneous

  • Power bank
  • Camera (optional)
  • Cell phone
  • Go pro(optional)