Tsum Valley Trek: Off the beaten route
Tsum valley Trek takes you to the mystic valley of Tsum which has been described as the hidden valley of Happiness by the holy Guru Rimponche. This beautiful valley located under the shadows of Ganesh Himal, Sringri mountain, and Boudha mountain preserves some ancient gompas that hold the history which dates back to centuries.
Tsum valley Trek takes you to the wild and secluded region of Tsum and lets you experience the pristine cultural influence in the wilderness of rough landscape and mountains. As you walk through the forests to the rocky terrain, you will get some insights into the dynamics of life, nature and living. The stunning forests, wild landscape and traditional villages of the valley make the journey to Tsum one of the most cherished off the beaten trekking trail that has been recently opened for the tourists.
Opportunity to know Tibetan Buddhism: Tsum Valley Trek
The word – Tsum is derived from a Tibetan word – Tsombo which means vivid. Situated in northern Gorkha district of Nepal, Tsum valley is a heritage that consists of art, culture, and tradition in abundance. In the valley, there is a cave which is popularly known as Milarepa cave. The cave is believed to be the same cave where the Buddhist Saint Milarepa has practiced meditation and attained enlightenment.
The valley is culturally very rich and consists of many gompas like Rachen Gompa, Mu Gompa, and nunnery gompa. These gompas are beautifully built and are a home to many monks who practice meditation and teachings of Lord Buddha. We can find the influence of Tibetan Buddhist culture as we walk through the trail of Tsum valley Trek. The prayers flags, chortens, mani walls and stupas on the way makes the journey to Tsum valley more vivid and lively.
Similarly, Tsum valley consists of traditional villages that are inhabited by local people. The local people live a very simple life in a traditional manner. They are engaged in farming and animal husbandry. They have their own unique culture, custom, and dialects. They enjoy their traditional festivals, dances, and practices in the backdrop of beautiful mountains in an enthusiastic manner.
If you are willing to dive into the glory of wild mountains and valleys in Tsum, join Nepal Intrepid Treks to make your journey more vibrant and worth it.
Outline Itinerary
- Day 01: Arrival at Kathmandu airport
- Day 02: Kathmandu Sightseeing and trek preparation
- Day 03: Drive to Arughat and trek to SotiKhola
- Day 04: Soti Khola to Machha Khola
- Day 05: Machha Khola to Jagat
- Day 06: Trek to Lokpa in Tsum valley
- Day 06: Trek to Lokpa in Tsum valley
- Day 08: Trek to Chhokang Paro in Tsum valley
- Day 09: Trek to Nile in Tsum valley
- Day 10: Trek to Mu Gompa in Tsum valley
- Day 11: Trek to Rachen in Tsum valley
- Day 12:Trek to Chumling in Tsum valley
- Day 13:Trek to Lokpa
- Day 14: Trek back to Jagat
- Day 15: Trek back to Lapubesi
- Day 16: Trek to Sotikhola and drive to Arughat
- Day 17: Drive back to Kathmandu
- Day 18: Farewell
