Tsum Valley Trek

When you arrive at Tibhuvan International Airport, our guide will pick you up and take you to your hotel in the bustling Thamel district of Kathmandu. Depending on your arrival time, you can choose to relax for the next journey, see the city’s attractions, or shop for adventure gear in one of Kathmandu’s many adventure supply stores. We’ll assemble our bikes and be ready for the journey in the afternoon.

On this day, we will take a local bus from Kathmandu to Soti Khola via Dhadingbesi, which would take approximately 7-8 hours. We may reach Machha Khola by a local bus or Jeep. Then, we visit the Labubesi Gurung community after admiring the beautiful rice terraces. While driving, the village of Machha Khola was clearly visible. We will spend the night in Machha Khola.

After a little stroll, we’ll reach Tatopani, a location with a hot spring waterfall. From there, we will ascend a second ridge before crossing the Budhi Gandaki. Ascend the stairway; we’ve arrived at Dobhan. The trail climbs to Duman after crossing a bridge over Dobhan Khola. We’ll reach Yaru Khola by resuming our ascent to the Budhi Gandaki. At the Yaru Khola and Tharo Bharyang, climbers and bridge-crossers engage in similar activities. We shall reach Jagat by crossing the western portion of the BudhiGandakii.

Today, following breakfast, we will go on our excursion. To reach Salleri, we begin ascending a steep, narrow trail to the highlands. Following Salleri, we will descend to Sirdibas. Our trek will continue to Ghatta Khola, with the broad valley rapidly approaching us. After crossing the suspension bridge, we will ascend the tiny slope to reach Philim. The valley is renowned for the modest Japanese-built schools and also contains a police station. After Crossing the Philim to the north along the forest with views of the narrow valley, we ascend for approximately an hour through woodland sections to reach Ekle Bhatti. As we ascend through pine forests, we reach a picturesque valley and descend to a crossroads. We follow the correct path that goes to Tsum Valley, where we will spend the night on Lokpa.

After Ekle Bhatti traverses the valley and after a half-hour of walking on the right side, we have the opportunity to view the large and spectacular waterfall and enter the pine forest. Following a little descent down the slope, we reach Tsum Valley. In addition to pine and rhododendron forests and the best view of the Himalchuli Mountains at 7893m, we can also look out over a small, picturesque settlement. Passing through a pine and rhododendron forest, we reach Gumlung after descending the hill for a half-hour towards Lungwa Khola and ascending a treacherous path for two hours to the north. We finally arrive in Chumling after crossing the Siyar Khola. From Chumling, we may observe Shringi Himal and explore the ancient Chumling gompa and alleyways of the stone village.

By crossing the suspension bridge on the opposite bank of the river, we are afforded the opportunity to glimpse Ganesh Himal. We reach the Gho Village after a short trek from Rainjam to Serpu Khola and crossing another bridge. If we continue to climb Tsum for another two hours, we will reach Chhokangparo Village. If the weather cooperates, we can enjoy views of the 7893-meter Himchuli and the 7140-meter Ganesh Himal. After appreciating such a beautiful vista, we will cross Chokhangparo. As we ascend above Chokhangparo, we must be mindful of the altitude problem. We cross the Lamagaon crossing rope suspension bridge on our way to the Rachen Gompa, also known as the nunnery Gompa. We shall visit briefly before crossing the Shiar Khola. We continue to traverse the villages of Lar (micro hydro power), Phurbe, and Pangdun. We reach the Nile after leaving the old historic Buddha Stupa, traversing the village of Chhule, going upstream, and passing the bridge. If we so choose, we might visit Chhuto, the renowned monastery of Chhule, which is situated on the summit.

Now, we are very near to the Tibetan border. Through Tibetan vistas, proceed to the west bank of the valley. Ascend to the Mu Gompa. We visit the monastery as well. Then, we travel to the Dhephu Doma Gompa.

We continue down the path to Lokpa. After lunch, we continue southward on the level trail. We arrive at Philim after 6 to 7 hours of arduous hiking, during which we stop to see the lovely Samba Falls. The settlement of Phillim is connected to the Ganesh Himal Base Camp through a route.

Today, after a cup of morning tea and a substantial breakfast, we will pack our bags and prepare to descend to Sallery Village. Before reaching sallery village, we will traverse various settlements and pass some of the greatest Mountain Viewpoints along the way.

From Sallery to Machhakhola, we will hike via Jagat and Tatopani. We descend Sirdibas and eventually reach Jagat. We descend farther, bringing us to Yaruphant. After traversing Tibet’s arid atmosphere, we reach subtropical greenery. We continue our walk to Dobhan and reach Tatopani at last. There is a hot spring at Tatopani, and you may relieve your sore muscles by soaking in it. Alternatively, you can continue going ups and downs from Tatopani to Khorlabesi, where you can rest for a day, or the trail crosses the Tharo Khola, which flows through a steep valley. It would be beneficial if you traveled towards the river and to the Machha Khola settlement. You must trek along the Budhi Gandaki River to reach the Labubesi Gurung community. On the steep rocky trail on the side of a vertical rock, you must pass two waterfalls before reaching Khursane. You must traverse the Budi Gandaki’s rim and the Sal forests on foot. You must finally cross the bridge to reach Machha Khola.

Four hours on foot and seven to eight hours on the road are required to ascend to the edge of Kyorpani and descend to the tumbling waterfall. Additional hiking leads to Arkhet through the Arkhet Khola. We are leaving Bunge Gandaki Valley by crossing the Arkhet. We reach Sante Bazaar after traversing the forests at Maltar en route to Sante Bazaar. Following stone streets, we pass by the hydropower plant and arrive at the Arughat Bazar. And after arriving at Arughat Bazaar, we continue our journey back to Kathmandu along the banks of the Marsyangdi and Trishuli rivers, with breathtaking vistas of lush hills, mountains, farming terraces, and villages.

Today we will take you to the airport to catch your flight out of Nepal. Alternatively, if you’d like to stay longer, we may make additional travel arrangements to assist you continue your Nepal experience.