Itinerary of Tsum Valley Trek
Day 01: Arrived in Kathmandu
Peak Promotion representative will pick up you in the airport after your arrival and transfer to hotel. In the evening meeting with trekking guide and involve in briefing class of trek.
Day 02: Sightseeing around Kathmandu valley. You will visit some of the famous religious sites of Hinduism and Buddhism like Pashupatinath, Swoyambhunath, Boudhanath, and some historical sites such as Patan Darbur Square, where you will see extreme & artistic presentation of ancient Nepali art.
In the evening final preparation for next day.
Day 03: Early in the morning drive to Arughat (570m)
Early in the morning we will drive out from Kalanki, and join in the one of the busy highway of Nepal, which links the Kathmandu to other parts of Nepal. It leads to Gorkha Bazar within around 5 hours. Gorkha is a historical district of Nepal, from where” Bir Gorkhali” name was emerging. It is also known as the fertile land of Nepali Politics. From Gorkha Bazar we will drive to north- east part, called Arughat, the commence point of our trek. Overnight in tented camp in Arughat.
Day 04: Trek to Liding (815m)
Today is the first day of trekking. We will process the trek after having breakfast. The trial runs straightly along the side of calm but whispering Budhigandaki River. By the side of Budhigandaki River you can enjoy the local villager’s lifstyle. After crossing white thundering stream we will reach Liding, within 4-5 hours. Infront of our camp you will see the breathtaking view of big waterfalls.
Day 05: Trek to Machha Khola (930m)
Today the trial is slightly difficult then the last day. We have to pass different small village of Magar community before reaching Machha Khola. Machha Khola itself is a village of magar community settles near the bank of Budhigandaki. Before reaching Machha Khola we have to pass different waterfalls and white running stream on the way.
Day 06: Trek Doban (1070m)
comparatively trial is little bit harder than the previous day. At first we will reach small village of Magar community. Where you can see the small lodge for trekkers. These lodges offer the very low services. If the weather is clear we can see the nice view of Ganesh Himal. As previous day trial goes along the side of thundering Budi Gandaki River .Before Doban there is one village call Tatopani, where we can see the natural hot water spring below the cliff. Ones can have natural hot shower if you are interested. After Tatopani we have to cross the suspension bridge over the river. Just before few minutes reaching Doban we can see the different high water falls.
Day 07: Trek Philim (1590m):
Today is around five hour day to walk. Above doban you can use the Bhudi Gandaki River descending down in an impressive way of water series. Around 1 hour gentle climb you will reach in Yaru Bagar, where you can see the plain area of river bank. In Yaru Bagar you can see small cottage (Bhatti) where local porters and people used to drink tea and local wine. After crossing the suspension bridge, the trials ascent few stone then you will see the small nice village called Jagat. Jagat welcome trekkers with good lodges and nice camping sites. Again the trial ascent few steps up to small hill.
Day 08: Trek to Chumling (2385m)
Chumling the gate way to the Tsum Valley is also known as Lower Tsum. First hour form philim the trial goes straight up to Eklebhatti. After Ekle Bhatti the route separate in two ways. With out crossing the river our trial goes slightly up inside the pine forest. On the other side you can see the trekkers heading towards Manaslu and Larke Pass. From today you will feel more peace and calm than previous day. Within 3 hours from Philim you will reach Lokpa, where you can see the few houses of local people inside the forest. The trial continues inside the peaceful temperate forest of pines, rhododendrons and other different flora. Chirping sounds of different birds, whispering and crystal clear stream, thundering river, dance of colorful butterfly easily fascinate you while walking inside this forest. At the end of the forest there is one suspension bridge, after then you have to ascent few step up from where you can see the small and traditional village of chumling, with different flapping praying flag in the air.
Day 09: Trek to Chhekamparo (3240m)
Today is quite short trekChhepkamparo is the first village of Tsum Valley, which is around 3 hours far from chumling. After having short rest in our camp you can go around the village Where you will see the nice stone roof houses, farmer plaguing the field in traditional way, smiling innocent children in the lap of mother, elderly people praying bids in their hands and riding horse, thousands years old Buddhist chortens & mani walls with Tibetan praying words (Om Mani Peme OM/ Jewel in lotus flower) easily change your feeling as if you are totally detached with the remaining world, which you had left behind.
Day 10: Chhekamparo to Nile/ Chule – Visit Milarepa cave on the way.
Now you are in valley, trail goes straight through the small village. On the way you will pass small primary school, different chortens and Mani walls before reaching the next settlement of Tsum Valley, Lamagaon. Trail runs through the flat fields, where you will welcome by the nice smile of farmer and children. On the other side you will see the big courtyard of Raschen Gomba, the biggest Gomba in this region with red roofs. The small crystal clear stream running from the middle of the valley evokes the beauty of this valley. After few step ahead on your right hand side you will see the small small cottage like hut hanging in the cliffs, which is one of the famous historical and religious site of Tsum Vallage known as Milarepa Cave. Climb up and visit Milarepa Cave, the cave where the tibetian monks Milarepa have meditated. Climb down and cross the Shiar khola, pass the hundred years old unusual chortens and reach the larger settlement of Tsum valley called Chhule village, leaving the impressive waterfalls behind. Cross the small bride and climb few step then you will be in Nile, where we will set our camp.
Day 11: Terk to Mu Gomba (3705m)
Today is quite short trek- within 2 hours from Nille we will reach Mu Gomba. It is believed that this is the oldest gumba in this region. We will settle our camp down below the Gomba, near helipad, where you will also see the yaks home. Nile is the last settlement of Tsum Valley. People use to leave their uyaks around Mu gomba to graze. The ringing sound hangin in the neck of yaks makes you always aware. In the evening we will visit the Gomba for evening praying.
Day 12: Hike to Kalung and back to Rachen Gomba (3240m)
After having breakfast, we will process towards Kalung with our pack lunch. Kalung is a big pasture land, where local people use to bring their cattle to graze. From kalung, while looking up towards hill you may see the group of Himalayan Thar (Mountain goat). Sometimes they come down to the stream to quench their thirst. Besides this you will see local people riding in horse and chasing the big caravan of Yaks, heading toward Tibet for market. After dwelling few hours around kalung, we will process down to Rachen Gomba. Rachen Gomba is the female equivalent of the main Kathmandu Kopan Monastery, which is also the school of monks and nuns to study Buddhism and Tibetan language.
Day 13: Back to chumling (2240m)
Early in the morning involve in the morning praying ceremony of Rachen Gomba. After having breakfast then process back to Chumling. Within 5 hours we will be in Chumling, just capturing the immense beauty of Tsum in our mind and leaving all beauty as it was.
Day 14: Trek Back to Jagat (1342m)
As usual after having breakfast, we will continue our process of coming down. Today our camp will be in Jagat, which is below Philim.
Day 15: Back to Khorla Besi (970m)
Today our camp will be in Khorla besi. On the way you will see the waterfalls and the thundering river rushing down. You will feel continue process of nature, and strolling local being to cope.
Day 16: Trek back to Soti Khola (730m)
Today is our last day of our camping. We will set our camp near the village of Soti which is few minutes a head from liding.
Day 17: Trek back to Arughat.
Day 18: Drive Back to Kathmandu
Day 19: Rest Day in Kathmandu
Day 20: Departure
