Tsum Valley Trek

The Valley of Himalayan pilgrimage, Tsum Valley is situated in northern Gorpha district of Nelpal. The word "Tsum" comes from the Tibetan language "Tsombo" which means vivid. The trail heads up the valley of the Budi Gandaki River through wild and unexplored country inhabited mainly by members of the Gurung ethnic groups. Good cup of the local cultivated natural coffee and Tatopani hot springs will help you to relax on this intensive trial.

Upper Tsum valley (part of the Inner Himalaya) open from Chhokangparo, where hospitable local people (Tibetan group "Tsombo") welcome you with traditional Tibetan Chiya (butter tea) and local meal. The Tsum Valley is extremely rich in cultural assets. The valley is dotted with gompas (Buddhist monasteries), chortens and mani walls. The longest mani walls (over 250m) are at Dzong and Phurpe. The valley preserves steps of the great Buddhist Yogi Chyuchin Milarepa and story about Guru Padmasambhava circumbulation. The people here never slaughter animals, even as sacrifice to the gods. The Tsum Valley is surrounded by the Buddha Himal and Himal Chuli to the west, Ganesh Himal to the south, and Sringi Himal to the North.

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 reported that they have seen or found the signs of Mehti, commonly referred as the Yeti or 'Abominable Snowman'.

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Itinerary:
Day 1:	Arrive Kathmandu. Receive and transfer to hotel. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 2:	AM: Kathmandu City Tour. PM: Trek briefing followed by welcome dinner at a Typical Nepalese Restaurant with culture dance show. Overnight at hotel. [B]
Day 3:	Driving from Kathmandu to Arughat(535m.) - by bus/jeep. Overnight at Lodge/tent. [BLD]
Day 4:	Trek from Arughat to Liding (860m.). Overnight at tent. [BLD]
Day 5:	Trek to Machhakhola (930m.). [BLD]
Day 6:	Trek to Jagat (1410m-11km.). [BLD]
Day 7:	Trek to Lokpa (2040m.). [BLD]
Day 8:	Trek to Chumling (2363m.). [BLD]
Day 9:	Trek to Chhokangparo (3010m.). [BLD]
Day 10:	Trek to Chhule-Nile (3361m.). [BLD]
Day 11:	Trek to Mu Gompa (3700m.). [BLD]
Day 12:	Trek to Rachen Gompa (3240m.). [BLD]
Day 13:	Trek to Dumje (2440m.). [BLD]
Day 14:	Trek to Gumba Lungdang (3200m.). [BLD]
Day 15:	Trek to Ripchet (2468m.). [BLD]
Day 16:	Trek to Dobhan (1070m.). [BLD]
Day 17:	Trek to Soti Khola (720m.). [BLD]
Day 18:	Trek to Arughat (535m.). [BLD]
Day 19:	Drive back to Kathmandu - bus/jeep. Check-in at hotel. Overnight at Hotel. [B]
Day 20:	Free day for independent sightseeing/shopping in Kathmandu. Overnight at hotel. [B]
Day 21:	Depart Kathmandu. Transfer to airport for final departure. [B]
B: Breakfast L: Lunch D: Dinner