Trip Introduction
It is a sacred Himalayan pilgrimage valley situated in northern Gorkha,Nepal.'Tsum' comes from the Tibetan word 'Tsombo',which means vivid.Traditionally,Tsum valley was a currently distinct geographical area called 'Tsum Tso Chucksums',which means thirteen provinces ruled as a single territory.Against the majestic backdrop of the Ganesh Himal,Sringi Himal,Boudha Himal ranges,this serene Himalayan valley is rich in ancient art,culture and religion.The local people are mostly of Tibetan origin & speak their own dialect. The altitude of Tsum Valley trek varies from 1905m in Lhokpa to over 5093m at Ngula Dhojhyang pass on the Tibatan border.The hidden valley is surrounded by the Buddha Himal and Himal chuli to the west,Ganesh Himal to the south & Sringi Himal to 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 report that they have seen or found the signs of Mehti,commonly referred as the 'Yeti' or 'Abominable Snowman'.
The trials are strewn with artistic chortens and lined with Mani walls made of thousands of stone slabs carved with drawings of deities and inscribed with prayers. The famous Kyimo Lung,a pilgrimage circuit in the central Trans-Himalaya is a well known seat of learning and a seat of meditation.The circuit traverses across Tsum Valley,Manaslu area in Nepal and southern parts of Tibet. The Buddhist saint Milarepa is believed to have meditated in the caves of these mountains. Due to its remoteness and inaccessibility,this sacred valley and its people have been bypassed by mainstream development for centuries. As a result,the unique culture of this valley has also remained fairly intact. This trek begins from Arughat in Gorkha district, which is easily accessible from Kathmandu.
Outline Itinerary
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- Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu
- Day 02: Day of Kathmandu city tour
- Day 03: Drive from Kathmandu to Arughat
- Day 04: Arughat to Soti Khola
- Day 05: Soti Khola to Machha Khola
- Day 06: Machha Khola to Doban
- Day 07: Doban to Philim
- Day 08: Philim to Chumling (Lower Tsum)
- Day 09: Chumling to Chhokangparo (Upper Tsum)
- Day 10: Chhokangparo to Nile/Chhule
- Day 11: Nile/Chhule to Mu Gompa
- Day 12: Extra day for excursion/ Explore Day
- Day 13: Mu Gompa to Dupchet
- Day 14: Dupchet to Chhemdo
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- Day 15: Chhemdo to Chhekya
- Day 16: Chhekya to Sangti
- Day 17: Sangti to Yamdro
- Day 18: Yamdro to Bhajyo
- Day 19: Bhajyo to Lungdang
- Day 20: Lungdang to Rachen Gompa
- Day 21: Rachen Gompa to Dumje
- Day 22: Dumje to Philim (cross Ripchet)
- Day 23: Philim to Tatopani
- Day 24: Tatopani to Soti Khola
- Day 25: Soti Khola to Arughat Bazar
- Day 26: Drive from Arughat to Kathmandu ).
- Day 27: Leisure at Kathmandu
- Day 28: Departure from Kathmandu
Service Includes
- 4 night’s deluxe twin sharing accommodation in Kathmandu in 4 star hotel Shanker or similar
- All local transportation by suitable vehicle (car, van, bus) in Kathmandu
- Complementary welcome and farewell dinner in Kathmandu
- A day Kathmandu sightseeing as per itinerary with tour guide & entry fees
- Kathmandu to Arughat & Arughat to Kathmandu both way by local bus ( depend on group size if group will big then we will provide private bus)
- Meal on full board (breakfast, lunch, dinner, tea & coffee) basis during the trek as per itinerary
- Twin sharing accommodation on tented camp during the trek
- Trek leader (English speaking, First Aid and eco trained), Sherpa, camping cook, Sherpa porters, all necessary payments with insurance
- Manaslu conservation entry fee and TIMS Permit
- Special Tsum Valley permit (Restricted zone requires special permit)
- Complementary Himalayan Planet company T-Short and duffel bag for trekking
- Safe drinking water
- Exclusive medical kit bag
- All government and local taxes
- Intl. flight ticket re-confirmation
- Submit your tourist registration form to the require embassy/consulate
Service Excludes
- Visa fees, intl. airfare
- Lunch and dinner in city
- Travel and rescue insurance
- Personal expenses e.g. phone calls, laundry, bar bills & extra porters
- Tips for driver, guides and porters
- Any extending trips
- Services doesn't include in service inclusive column
Detail Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu (1,300m/4,264 ft)Namaste & welcome to the land of Himalayas. While you are landed at the Tribhuvan intl. airport, Kathmandu Nepal, Himalayan Planet Adventures representative welcomes you and transfer in your hotel in Kathmandu. After time to get refreshed, bring you at head office and briefing about the program and evening we’ll pick up you for welcome dinner in one of the typical Nepalese restaurant with cultural program and overnight at Hotel.
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