Tsum Valley Trek 13 Days

We will escort you to your hotel after picking you up from the airport .Settle into your hotel and take some rest or explore the city if you have time .In the afternoon you will meet your guide and discuss the trek and if you have any concerns about the trek then you can ask your guide.

After breakfast ,you will be picked up from your hotel and we will drive to Soti khola via Arughat enjoying the landscape.The journey takes around 6-7 hrs offering you a scenic drive through hills and villages.

Your trek begins from Soti Khola and you will follow the Budhi Gandaki river and make your way towards Macchi Khola.The trail takes you through a mix of lush forest,terraced fields and charming villages.

As you walk by the riverbank you’ll cross several suspension bridges over Budhi Gandaki river.The path may include some rocky and uneven sections and the trek passes through dense,green forest,terraced farmland and different small villages

.Macchi Khola- a small located at an altitude of 880m translates to “Fish River”referring to the river that flows through the village.

Today’s trek begins in Machhi Khola and follows the Budhi Gandaki river ascending gradually towards Doban.The trails includes ascends and descents with the terrain varying between well-trodden paths and more rugged narrower trails.

You’ll pass by few waterfalls,small village,dense forests with diverse flora and fauna.After walking for 3 hours we will take some rest and have some drink and lunch and then continue our trek it takes around 6-7 hrs and we will reach Dobhan.

After having a hearty breakfast we will start our trek to reach Philim which will takes around 5-6 hrs.The path gradually ascends taking you through forests and terraced farmland where local farmers grow crops.

The trail also passes through a few small villages offering a chance to interact with local people and observe their traditional way of life.The trail is generally well-trodden with a mix of easy and moderate sections.You can expect some rocky and uneven trails.

For today’s trek you will start your day with an elevation of approximately 2220m in Philim and then gradually ascend to 2,310m in Chumling.The trail heads to north ,following budhi gandaki consists of well- defined paths,usually it takes around 6-7 hours depending on your pace and the stops on the way.

As you walk the paths leads to higher areas through the terraces of golden fields of wheat,barley and then climb on rocky ridge top into bamboo forest area to research Eklai Bhatti(Lonely Inn),where many shops are newly built.The Trail surface varies from dirt paths to stone steps in some sections and it’s well-marked with signs.

As you reach the high altitude you’ll have the glimpse of snow-capped peaks of Manaslu range ,depending on the weather.As you approach to chumling ,you will pass through the villages with Tibetian influence architecture and culture.Chumling itself is a charming village with a traditional monastery.

In today’s trek you will ending up at an elevation of around 3,480m to Nile which meanswe will have notable increase in elevation,so take your time to adjust to the altitude.The trek usually takes around 7-8 hrs.

The trails between Chumling-Chhekamper and Nile generally consist of a mix of well-trodden path and rugged terrain.We will encounter the several river which we will cross through the suspension bridges and the path passes through the dense forest where you can encounter different types of flora and fauna.

You’ll be treated to panoramic views of Budhi Gandaki River valley and its rugged beauty,with steep cliffs and lush green forests.the trek offers the stunning views of Manaslu(8,156m),Ganesh Himal ranges and surrounding peaks mainly when we approach to Nile.On the way you’ll also see the villages ,with unique architecture and chortens(Buddhist stupas),mani walls,and prayer flags.

For todays we will have an exploration day at our main destination which is Mu Gompa.The trail from Nile to Mu Gompa is well-trodden but can be rugged and steep in sections.The paths usually follows the Shiar Khola (river)valley and gradually ascends as you make your way towards the monastery.

You’ll experience gain about 229m from Nile to Mu Gompa.The trails offers the stunning views including the view of Ganesh Himal ranges and other himalayan peaks.
Mu Gompa is one of the oldest and important monasteries in the region.The monastery offers a fascinating glimpse into the Tibetan Buddhism culture and tradition .

You’ll see prayer wheels,intricate murals and ancient artifact.After admiring the beauty of monastery and we will return back to Chhekampar while returning back we will return by the same route.We will stop for the lunch at Nele and walk back to Chhekampar which will take about 2 hrs.

The trek from Chhekampar(3,010m) to Lokpa(2,240m) is an exciting descents which will take you through the beautiful landscapes and culturally rich villages.The trek is typically completed in about 5-6 hrs.As we descend from Chhekampar to Lokpa,we’ll experience the drop of around 770m.

Todays trek will take you through lush forest including rhododendron and pine forests.As You descend you’ll notice an increase in a vegetation.After walking for like 3 to 4 hrs we will stop by to get the rest and after resting for a while we will continue our trek and after some hrs of walking we will reach Lokpa-a small village nested in the hill and is known for its beautiful views and traditional architecture.

We will trek back through the same route a we went up.From the Lokpa to Philim it will take around 2 hrs and from the Philim to Jagat it will takes about 1.5 hrs and in Jagat we will stop by to have some lunch and rest in some teahouse and after resting and enjoying the lunch and view for a while we will trek back to our destination for today which is dovan and it takes about 2.5 hrs walking alongside with Budhigandaki river.

After having breakfast ,we will trek back to Machhi Khola.we will walk through the same route from which we went up and after walking for almost like 3 hrs continuously we will stop by to have lunch in some teahouse and continue our walk until we reach Machhi Khola.

We will begin our trek after having the hearty breakfast and ,it takes 5 to 6 hrs .We will descend slowly admiring the beauty and enjoying .We will take the same route as we went up .We will stop by to have the lunch and continue our walk until we reach to Soti Khola.
Options:
Near Khorla Besi-Machhikhola,you can choose to take a drive instead of walking, however if the road conditions are okay then only.In early autumn to late spring season ,the road condition might not be as good to drive because of the landslides.

After Having breakfast we will drive back to Kathmandu by car,jeep or bus depending upon the group size and it takes around 6-7 hrs to reach kathmandu but it also depends upon the road conditions traffic .

While we are on our way back we will stop by to have the lunch and once we reach to Kathmandu we will take you at your hotel and bid the farewell with your guide and porter .