Tsum Valley Trekking
Tsum Valley Trekking is a sacred Himalayan pilgrimage valley situated in northern Gorkha, Nepal. ‘Tsum’ comes from the Tibetan word ‘Tsombo’, which means vivid. Traditionally, Tsum valley was a currently distinct geographical area called ‘Tsum Tso Chucksums’, which means thirteen provinces ruled as a single territory. Against the majestic backdrop of the Ganesh Himal, Sringi Himal, Boudha Himal ranges, this serene Himalayan valley is rich in ancient art, culture and religion. The local people are mostly of Tibetan origin & speak their own dialect. The altitude of Tsum Valley trek varies from 1905m in Lhokpa to over 5093m at Ngula Dhojhyang pass on the Tibetan border. The hidden valley is surrounded by the Buddha Himal and Himal chuli to the west, Ganesh Himal to the south & Sringi Himal to North. Nepal is a amazing country for travel.
People in Tsum Valley still practice polyandry system and they have their own unique culture, tradition, & dialect. They celebrate unique festival like Lhosar, Dhacyhang, Saka Dawa,Faning & others. Many residents of this valley report that they have seen or found the signs of Mehti, commonly referred as the ‘Yeti’ or ‘Abominable Snowman’.
Tsum Valley Trekking route gives the glimpses of diversity of flora & fauna, and people with different religion and cultures. On the way to Philim, there are many falls on both side of the Buddha Gandaki river & hundred species of birds in the forest. Each individual can enjoy with songs of bird and roaring sound of river.Liding, Machhakhola, Jagat and Philim provide the unique hospitality with culture & religion. During this trekking the narrow valley shaping by Budhi Gandaki provides the magnificent vistas of Ganesh Himal, Shringi Himal and Himal Chuli.
Day to Day Itinerary:
Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu and transfer to Hotel. Overnight in hotel.
Day 02: Rest day in Kathmandu. Overnight in hotel.
Day 03: Kathmandu drive to Macha Khola (by bus/private vehicle), (930m), 8 /9 hrs. Overnight in lodge.
Day 04: Maccha Khola trek to Jagat (1350m), 6/7 hrs. Overnight in lodge.
Day 05: Jagat trek to Lokpa.(2240m), 5/6 hrs. Overnight in lodge.
Day 06: Lokpa trek to Chumling (2386m), 5/6 hrs. Overnight in lodge.
Day 07: Chumling trek to Chekampar (3031m), 6/7 hrs. Overnight in lodge.
Day 08: Chekampar trek to Nile (3361m), 6/7 hrs. Overnight in lodge.
Day 09: Rest Day Trip to Mu-Gompa (3700m), 6/7 hrs. Overnight in lodge.
Day 10: Nile trek to Chekampar (3031m), 5/6 hrs. Overnight in lodge.
Day 11: Chekampar trek to Gumba Lundang (3200m), 6 /7 hrs. Overnight in lodge.
Day 12: Rest Day Trip to Ganesh Himal Base Camp (3670m), 8/9 hrs. Overnight in lodge.
Day 13: Gumba Lundang trek to Lokpa (2240m), 7/8 hrs. Overnight in lodge.
Day 14: Lokpa trek to Jagat.(1340m), 6/7 hrs. Overnight in lodge.
Day 15: Jagat trek to Maccha Khola (930m), 6/7 hrs. Overnight in lodge.
Day 16: Maccha Khola drive to Kathmandu .Kathmandu (1400m), 8/9 hrs. Overnight in hotel.
Day 17: Free day in Kathmandu. Overnight in hotel.
Day 18: Transfer to Airport for Final Departure.
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