The Tsum Valley

The Tsum Valley

19 Days

CHALLENGING

The Tsum Valley is four days walking distance from the nearest road, and one of the most remote areas in the Western Himalayas of Nepal. We walked past the valley last year on our way to Manaslu and I knew I would have to return to explore it.  It is off the beaten track and a respected Buddhist cultural heritage area, attracting several pilgrims. The valley provides an excellent habitat for wild animals, particularly blue sheep, musk deer, Himalayan that, and snow leopard, with approximately 2,000 species of plants (50 medicinal plants), 110 species of birds, and 33 species of mammals. A diverse natural environment, it hosts 11 different types of forests.  The trek reaches a maximum height of 4,500m so it does not have quite the same altitude issues as the 3 treks above, although acclimatisation is still required.  It is also less strenuous and demanding.

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Itinerary

• Day 1 - Arrive at Kathmandu (1340m/4600ft)

• Day 2 - Drive from Kathmandu to Soti Khola (730m.) via Arughat (570m).

  7 hours drive

• Day 3 - Trek from Sotikhola to Machha Khola (930m).

  6 hours walk

• Day 4 - Trek from MachhaKhola to Jagat (1350m).

  7 hours walk

• Day 5 - Trek from Jagat to Lokpa/Lukuwa (2240m) 6 hours walk

  6 hours walk

• Day 6 - Trek from Lokpa to Chumling (2385m).

  5 hours walk.

• Day 07 - Trek from Chumling to Chhokang Paro (3030m).

  5 hours walk.

• Day 08 - Trek from Chhokang Paro (3030m) to Nile (3361m).

  7 hours walk

• Day 09 - Trek from Nile (3360m) to Mu Gumba (3705m). .

  3 hours walk

• Day 10 - Trek from Mu Gumba to Chhokang Paro.

  7 hours walk.

• Day 11 - Trek from Chhokang Paro to Gumba Lungdang (3542m).

  7 hours walk.

• Day 12 - Trek from Chhokang Paro to Gumba Lungdang (3542m).

  8 hours walk.

• Day 13 - Trek from Gumba Lungdang to Ripchet (2470m).

  6 hours walk.

• Day 14 - Trek from Ripchet to Philim (1700m).

  6 hours walk.

• Day 15 - Trek from Philim to Khorlabeshi (930m).

  6 hours walk.

• Day 16 - Trek from Khorlabeshi to Soti Khola (730m).

  6 hours walk.

• Day 18 - Day in Kathmandu

• Day 19 - Return Flight

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Additional information 
Click here for an interactive and detailed walking map.

Costs

per person

I person                £1406
2 People                 £1236
3-4 People             £1195
5-6 People            £1176
7-10 People  £1151                   

Single Supplement (KTM)    £155
Single Supplement (Trek)    £40

Included

• An English-speaking Sherpa leader

• Collection and drop off at Kathmandu International Airport

• 3 star hotel accommodation in Kathmandu, twin share, bed and breakfast basis

• 3 nights in Kathmandu (night before start, 2 at the end)

• Tea house accommodation on trek, twin share, full board basis

• All road transport by private vehicles

• All meals on trek inc tea and coffee at breakfast,mid morning and afternoon on trek

• An evening fill of your water bottle with drinking water

• A down jacket and four-season sleeping bag (for the duration of the trek)

• A free SL Treks kit bag for trek (provided at start of trek)

• Trek staff and full porterage

• Park fees
  

Not included

• International airfare

• Nepal visa fee

• Insurance

• Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu

• Additional expenses during the trek (hot shower, alcohol, Wi-Fi and battery recharging)

• Tips for guide and porters
  

Costs are based on a twin or double room sharing basis.  Please ask for the single supplement rate.

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If you have any questions or would like to discuss any details regarding this trip, please feel free to contact us.