Detail Itinerary for Tsum Valley Trek - 21  Days

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.
(Welcome dinner & deluxe hotel accommodation included)

Day 02: Day of Kathmandu city tour
This morning we take you city tour after your breakfast to the world heritage sites in Kathmandu valley and visit the highlights of Kathmandu and the surrounding areas. We take you to visit the pilgrimage sites of Hindus temple Pashupatinath, one of the most important shrine of Shiva temples on the subcontinent which is We will explore the medieval like squares, courtyards and temples of this vibrant town. place of thousand of devotees, Saddhus (holy men/Baba), and can be seen the cremating body most of the times in the holy riverbank of Bagmati. Hundreds of monkeys are giggling with you and take a time to exploring surrounding area and visit Bouddhanath stupa an another pilgrimage centre which is most popular and important place for Buddhist.

After visiting Bouddhanath stupa we’ll drive to the City of Devotees (Bhaktapur Durbar Square). This traditional and traffic free town is the third biggest town in the Valley. After a stop for lunch at restaurant in Bhaktapur it’s time to drive back to Kathmandu and meet up with your travel consultant & fellows to prepare for next day and overnight at the hotel. Alternatively, the same group may have option to choose same 3 sightseeing place inside Kathmandu valley instead of these given place.
(Breakfast & deluxe hotel accommodation included).

Day 03: Drive from Kathmandu to Arughat: 8-9 hours (550m/1,804ft)
Early morning we leave Kathmandu for our trek to Tsum valley. Drive by local bus to Arughat through the beautiful Nepalese countryside. Arughat is the largest village of this river basin. Explore the surrounding area and overnight in Arughat.
(Breakfast, lunch, dinner & tented accommodation included)

Day 04: Arughat to Soti Khola: 6-7 hours (720m/2361ft)
From Arughat Bazar we trek to Soti Khola. Along the way we enjoy splendid views of Shringri Himal. We trek through Gurung and Magar villages, past fields and cascading waterfalls, till we reach Soti Khola.We set up camp on the banks of the Soti Khola(‘khola' means river in Nepali).
(Breakfast, lunch, dinner & tented accommodation included)

Day 05: Soti Khola to Machha Khola: 6-7 hours (890m/2919ft)
We trek from Soti Khola to Machha khola (Fish river). Machha khola is a village situated above a stream with the same name. We camp for the night by a wide campsite.
(Breakfast, lunch, dinner & tented accommodation included)

Day 06: Machha Khola to Doban: 6-7 hours (1070m/3509ft)
The trail from Macha Khola to Doban involves some steep ascents and descents. We climb a well – crafted staircase over a ridge to Doban. Doban lies at the confluence of the Shiar Khola, which flows from the east, and the Sarpu khola, which flows from the west.
(Breakfast, lunch, dinner & tented accommodation included)

Day 07: Doban to Philim: 6 hours (1570m/5149ft)
The route climbs on a rugged rocky trail. We climb up and down ravines and notched trees. We get good views of Sringri himal as we continue up to the village of Philim at 1550m.This is a large Gurung village with fields of corn and millet. There are several good campsites and we set up camp surrounded by alder, blue pine and poplar trees.
(Breakfast, lunch, dinner & tented accommodation included)

Day 08: Philim to Chumling (Lower Tsum): 7 hours (2363m/7750ft)
We take the trail up through Philim and head up over a ridge that leads to Ganesh Himal Base camp and Chumling( Lower Tsum). We camp for the night at Chumling. There are several good campsites at Chumling.
(Breakfast, lunch, dinner & tented accommodation included)

Day 09: Chumling to Chhokangparo (Upper Tsum): 5-6 hours (3010m/9872ft)
From Chumling we trek to Chhokangparo. Upper Tsum valley (part of the Inner Himalaya) open from Chhokangparo.Chhekamparo is a village situated on flat land and made up of two settlements Chhekam and Paro. From the valley, the Ganesh Himal range can be seen directly to the south where it provides spectacular views of the Baudha and Himal chuli peaks to the south-west. Some households in this village practice polyandry.
(Breakfast, lunch, dinner & tented accommodation included)

Day 10: Chhokangparo to Nile/Chhule, visit Milarepa Piren Phu Cave on the way 6-7 hours (3361m/1124ft)
From Chhokangparo we trek to Nile/ Chulle. This is the last village heading north in the upper Tsum Valley. Nile is on the western, sun-side of the Shiar Khola, about 20 minutes walk across from Chhule. On the way we pass the Piren Phu cave. Piren Phu (pigeon cave) is one of the most sacred caves in the Tsum valley. It is located at the foot of a rugged cliff near the village of Burji. Milarepa, the famous Tibetan saint, was believed to have meditated here. There are two separate gumbas attached to the rocky cave. Richly painted Buddhist murals, excellent artistic scripts carved on stones, long prayer flags and significant Buddhists paper scripts make this cave one of the most important socio-cultural asset in the valley. Beautiful views can be had of the Shiar Khola, Rachen Gumba, the mountains and settlements amidst vast agricultural land.
(Breakfast, lunch, dinner & tented accommodation included)

Day 11: Nile/Chhule to Mu Gompa (3700 m), visit Dhephyudonma Gompa (4060 m) (4 hours)
From Nile the trail gradually ascends to Mu gumba, the largest monastery in the region. Mu Gumba is located at the highest and farthest point in the Tsum valley. Mu Gumba was established in 1895 AD and is situated at an altitude of 3510m.The monastery houses religious books, including Kangyur, a life sized statue of Avalokiteshwara, and images of Guru Padmasambhava and Tara.

Dephyudonma Gumba is one of the oldest monasteries in the Tsum Valley and is situated in the rugged mountains, a 2 hr walk from the village of Chhule and Nile. The history of this monastery is directly associated with the dawn of Buddhism in the valley. The monastery is run by Lama Serap of Nile Ladrang from the Kangin sect. There are a few campsites and dinking water facilities.
(Breakfast, lunch, dinner & tented accommodation included)

Day 12: Extra day for excursion/ Explore Day
We take a hike up Mu Gumba and reach the base of Pika Himal (4865m).We are quite close to Tibet and get a good view of the Tibetan peaks as well as the Ganesh Himal range. After the day's excursion we return to our camp at Mu gumba.
(Breakfast, lunch, dinner & tented accommodation included)

Day 13: Mu Gompa to Rachen Gompa: 5 hours (3240m/10627ft)
From Mu Gumba we take the trail to Rachen Gumba, a nunnery. The nunnery is situated in the Shiar Khola Valley in the foothills of the mountains bordering Nepal and Tibet. Rachen Gumba was established in the year 1905 AD and is one of the largest nunneries in the Tsum valley. It houses nuns belonging to the Ngak-pa sect, which does not allow animal slaughter. The nunnery houses one thousand clay, moulded statues of Avalokiteshwara, a brightly colored, carved throne and pillar, and a large prayer wheel. The interior is richly painted with murals about Buddhism and its history.
(Breakfast, lunch, dinner & tented accommodation included)

Day 14: Rachen Gompa to Dumje: 6-7 hours (2440m/8003ft)
From Rachen Gompa we proceed towards Dumje, a small village with about eight houses and adjoining cattle shed.
(Breakfast, lunch, dinner & tented accommodation included)

Day 15: Dumje to Philim (cross Ripchet): 6-7 hours (1570m/5149ft)
From Dumje we trek to Philim and cross Ripchet. On the way we pass one of the most beautiful waterfalls in the Lower Tsum Valley, Samba Tingding Chhupyang.
(Breakfast, lunch, dinner & tented accommodation included)

Day 16: Philim to Tatopani 6-7 hours (975m/3198ft)
From Phillim we trek to Tatopani. There is a hot spring at Tatopani. You can relieve your tired muscles by soaking yourself in the hot spring.
(Breakfast, lunch, dinner & tented accommodation included)

Day 17: Tatopani to Soti Khola: 6-7 hours (720m/2361ft)
From Tatopani we trek to Soti Khola. We pass through terraced fields and tropical waterfalls and finally set up camp at the village.
(Breakfast, lunch, dinner & tented accommodation included)

Day 18: Soti Khola to Arughat Bazar: 6-7 hours (550m/1804ft)
As we make our way from Soti Khola to Arughat Bazar, we come to the last leg of our journey.
(Breakfast, lunch, dinner & tented accommodation included)

Day 19: Drive from Arughat to Kathmandu (1,300m/4,264ft).
Morning we will drive to same way to Kathmandu by regular bus (Depend on group size if group is big we will provide private bus) through the scenic countryside and en route will stop for lunch on the way. It takes 9 hours back to Kathmandu. On arrival at Kathmandu guide will transfer to the hotel and rest of the day relax or explore the surrounding areas and overnight at hotel.
(Breakfast & deluxe hotel accommodation included)

Day 20: Leisure at Kathmandu
This pleasant day you may have full day at leisure at your own or can be extends your extra trip with us on additional cost or time to explore the Thamel for last day shopping and evening company will meet you for the farewell dinner and overnight at hotel. If the Jomsom to Pokhara flight might delay or cancelled this might be your reserve day.
(Breakfast, farewell dinner & deluxe hotel accommodation included).

Day 21: Departure from Kathmandu
Today is free or last minute shopping for souvenirs or gift to your family, friends or relatives for you until your departure flight/drive or to commence any extra trips or activities you may have booked with us. If departing, you’ll be transferred to the International Airport for your departure flight to your onwards destination.
(Breakfast included)