I have never thought that my Nepal trip to Tsum Valley Trek will be most thrilling and adventurous. Thank you, Himalayan Glow Trek, for the warmest assistance. Viola J. Curtis - USA

Tsum Valley Trek
Overview

The Tsum Valley Trek is the most popular trek that has been famous among international travelers for decades. It lies in the western part of Kathmandu, at a maximum altitude of 5106 m. The valley trek is known as a hidden gem of nature, where we pass through picturesque landscaping from the start of the trek. The Tsum Valley Trek is a highly populated region with a majority of Buddhist communities that have a rich faith in Lord Buddha. We see beautiful monostiers, colorful praying flags, and pristine mani stones throughout our trek. It seems the art and culture of Buddhism are distinctively depicted.

As we come across the trek, we go through massifs of impressive rock formations, beautiful meadow lands, lush valleys, and snow-capped mountains such as Ganesh Himal, Sringi Himal, and Mt. Buddha. The trek consists of stunning hills and wonderful mountainous scenery. As we go up, the gift of nature seems magnificent. The dense greenery of forests and the walk to the snow-capped ridges are exciting parts of our trek.



Trip Highlights
Rich in Flora and Fauna
Rural Nepalese Lifetsyle
Amazing Hidden Valleys
Mt. Ganesh and Mt. Shringi
Buddhist Religious Atmosphere

Upon your arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, our representative will be there to greet you and escort you directly to the hotel. Check into the hotel and freshen up. We have a short briefing about the trip there. In the remaining time, we may stroll the streets of Thamel. Overnight in Kathmandu.

After having breakfast in the morning, we commence our day tour around the main tourist attractions and UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The first place we visit is Kathmandu Durbar Square. The surroundings of the square are quite beautiful, and we spend our time observing the ancient architecture. We continue the day tour toward Pashupatinath, Boudhanath Stupa, and Swayambhunath Stupa. After concluding the sightseeing, go back to the hotel. Overnight in Kathmandu.

After having breakfast, we set off on the journey to Machha Khola via a Jeep. As we go through the highway, we see excellent views of the landscaping around us. The hilly terrain traverses the up-and-down winding paved roadways, which take us to Machha Khola, which is alongside the Budhi Gandaki River. Overnight in Machha Khola.

After having breakfast, we gradually ascend the first section of the trek. The trail passes many suspension bridges, beautiful valleys, and lush hills. As we reach Tatopani village, we enjoy the hot spring bath. We enter ahead of an enormous ridge, which is cut into two parts, and we go through it. Finally, we arrive in Jagat Village. Overnight in Jagat.

After having breakfast at the hotel, we proceeded on our trek. As we go down, we follow the path bank of the Budhi Gandaki River straight. The relaxing hike continues, and we see the beautiful hidden myth waterfalls. Shringi Mountain is on the far side. The gift of nature seems endless. Our trail leads upward moderately. As we walk for 3–4 hours of our walk, we enter the Tsum Valley (the hidden valley) Trek. Overnight in Lokpa.

We begin our trek by having breakfast in Lokpa. The trek gradually crosses the straight, massive landslide areas and follows an upward trek along with greenery and tranquil environments. As we move ahead, we cross the cantilever bridge, which is constructed in the sheer rocks over the Shyar Khola (Shyar River) and used for daily transportation. We cross many beautiful valleys and straight trails. Overnight in Chumling.

Chumling is a pristine valley located above the Shyar River, encircling the forested hills around it. Today, we begin our trek all the way to Chekampar. As we move ahead, we cross the suspension bridges and observe the auto-spinning prayer wheels running with the help of water. As we reach Rhenjam village, we take a short rest and cross another suspension bridge. We gradually ascend into the lush ridges, which are the habitat of Himalayan monals, Greenish warblers, Bicknell's thrushes, and many more. Overnight in Chekampar.

After having breakfast, we start off the trek all the way to Nile. We steadily ascend through the hidden valley, which is formed by the Shyar River. We further move ahead by following a straight trail in the midst of lush greenlands. Overnight in Nile.

We wake up in the morning and observe the best scenery from the Nile valley. The valley offers the grand discovery of wonderful nature everywhere, which is quite incredulous. We begin our trek toward Mu Gompa. The Mu Gompa (Mu Monestery) is located on a slightly elevated hill. The Anicent Mu Monastery is a major attraction for every visitor. We go inside and experience a distinct atmosphere. After visiting the Mu Gompa, we go back down to Nile. We prepare to hike to Nile Village. The hidden valley is encircled by majestic snow-capped mountains, grand pastures, and beautiful waterfalls. Overnight in Nile.

Nile is the last valley of the Tsum Valley Trek; there is no settlement beyond it. We go down to Chekampar. The trail goes through comfortable walks along the Shyar River, and we finally come to Chekampar. Overnight in Chekampar.

We wake up in the morning and have breakfast. We ascend the trek toward Gumba Lundang. The serene scenery of the hidden valley is more charming and thrilling. There are massive mountains on the sides, and in the middle, we are passing by. Overnight in Gumba Lundang.

We begin our trek after having breakfast in Gumba Lundang. As we slowly ascend, the Himalayan scenery greets us. Our continuous walk now and then along the ridges and open vegetative valleys leads to Ganesh Himal Base Camp. The trek is quite adventurous and offers stunning views of the Ganesh Himal en route. Finally, we reach Ganesh Himal Base Camp. This is the most cheerful moment of our trek. The great adventure is done, and we go back to Gumba Lundang. Overnight in Gumba Lundang.

We wake up in the morning and have breakfast. We prepare for our trek toward Lokpa. The trail is quite energizing and goes through dense forests downhill. As we move ahead, we cross the beautiful streams, villages, and surrounding open lands. Everywhere, it feels like beautiful nature is pouring its gifts on us. Overnight in Lokpa.

We commence the trek after having breakfast toward Jagat. We descend through the widening path leading to dense vegetation, which makes our trek quite enjoyable. Overnight in Jagat.

After having breakfast, we start off our trek all the way back to Jagat. The mesmerizing view of the greenery goes ahead by crossing the beautiful streams and tunnels of forests. Overnight in Machha Khola.

We board the bus to return to Kathmandu. The roadway offers quite beautiful scenic vistas around the hilly ridges. Overnight in Kathmandu.

We have breakfast and will drop you off at Tribhuvan International Airport for your scheduled flight before 3 hours. Have a safe flight, and we hope to welcome you back again in Nepal during your holiday.
Cost Includes
  • Manaslu & Annapurna conservation area permit

  • Trekkers information management system card

  • Restricted area permit

  • Guide and porter costs

  • Required staff insurance

  • 3 nights of accommodation in Kathmandu

  • 13 nights of accommodation in mountain teahouses

  • Last-day breakfast

  • Local transportation (arrival and departure)

  • Entrance fees at monuments
Cost Excludes
  • Personal expenses
Trip Facts:
Trip Grade :
Moderation
Trekking Duration :
17 days
Max Elevation:
3,700 metres
Best Time:
Jun-Aug & Dec-Feb
Average Hour Walk:
4 to 5 hours
Accommodation:
Tea House
Meals:
B., L.,D.
Start and End Point:
Kathmandu
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