Located near the remote borderlands of the high Himalayas are several sacred beyuls…secret valleys found by people with pure minds and hearts. According to ancient teachings, these beyuls were created by Guru Rinpoche (Padmasambhava), the reknowned 8th-century mystic who introduced Buddhism to the Tibetan, Nepali and Bhutanese people in the Himalayas. These magical valleys are purported to be havens of peace, prosperity, spirituality and a sacred refuge for true seekers and believers. In the 17th-century, Tsum Valley became known as Beyul Kyimolung.Any traveller who visits here understands why…Tsum is a sacred and magical beyul. One of Nepal's most beautiful valleys, it is isolated from the southern lowlands (a five day trek distant) by deep forested gorges and cascading rivers, and from Tibet in the north by high snow-covered passes. It is home to 18 small villages and about 4000 people of the indigenous ethnic group known as “Tsumbas”. They are primarily of Tibetan origin and practice Buddhism and Bon religions.
The Buddhist saint Milarepa is believed to have meditated in caves of this mountainous valley, and it is home to over 100 monks and nuns at Mu Monastery and Rachen Nunnery. Many residents of Tsum report having seen or found signs of Mehti, commonly referred to in the West as the 'Yeti' or 'Abominable Snowman'.
Tsum Valley only opened to foreign trekkers in 2008. Due to this, along with its remoteness and inaccessibility, Tsum Valley and its people have avoided commercial impacts and changes for centuries. As a result, its unique culture has remained largely intact. Since it has not been visited by many travelers, there are very few established amenities such as teahouses, hotels, stores or restaurants along the trail. Instead, we offer fully-supported camping treks and enriching homestay programs in Tsum Valley to allow travelers more interaction and insight into traditional Himalayan lifestyles.Our Tsum Valley trek begins in Arughat (Gorkha district), which is easily accessible from Kathmandu.
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival and transfer to hotel
Day 2: Kathmandu Sightseeing
Day 3: Drive to Soti Khola (700 m/ 7-8 hrs
Day 4: Trek to Machhakhola (869 m/6 hours
Day 5: Trek to Jagat (1340 m/7 hours
Day 6: Trek to Lokpa (2240 7 hrs
Day 7: Trek tro Chumling (2385 m/ 5 hrs
Day 8: Trek to Chhokang Paro (3031 m/ 4-5 hrs
Day 9: Trek to Nile (3361 m/6-7 hrs
Day 10: Trek to Mu Gompa (3700 m/4 hrs /Back to Nile (3361 m/2 hrs
Day 11:Trek to Chhokang Paro (3031 m/ 5-6 hrs
Day 12: Trek to Lokpa (2240 m/ 6 hrs
Day 13: Trek to Jagat (1340 m/ 6-7 hrs
Day 14: Trek to Machhakhola (869 m/ 5-6 hrs
Day 15: Trek to Soti Khola (700 m/ drive back to Kathmandu
Day 16: Day at leisure/ reserve day in case of flight cancel/Hotel
Day 17: Departure
Price included
*Airport pick up and drop
*Welcome and farewell dinner
*All sightseeing trip as mentioned
*All entry fees during sightseeing
*All Hotel accommodation as mentioned with breakfast
*All Transport on Private Coach
*3 meals during trek
*Special manaslu Permit
*Annapurna Conservation and Manaslu conservation fee
*TIMS permit
