Tsum Valley 16 Days

After Breakfast first we check all the trekking equipments and if missing some of trekking gear, we can buy during the sightseeing. Full day sightseeing proceeds to the prominent UNESCO world heritage site to Syambhunath Stupa the Buddhist sanctuary said to be nearly 2000 years old. The hill itself is pleasant place overlooking the entire valley of Kathmandu. The all seeing eyes of Lord Buddha painted in prominent blue atop the dome are visible from long distance from around the Kathmandu city. Then proceed to patan durbar squar also call Lalitpur the city full of fine arts. It cover the dozen of temples like Krishna Mandir, Kumbeswor temple, Golden temle. Next site proceed to Pashupatinath Temple the holiest Hindu Temple situated on the bank of sacred holy river Bagmati. Sightseeing continues to the Boudhanath Stupa the biggest Stupa around inhabited by Tibetan Refugee since 1959AD. The day ends at Kathmandu Durbar Squar where can visti the Living Goddes Kumari who appear on the balcony of her temple to greet her devotees, Kastamandap temple (Though now it is under reconstruction process after collapsed in earthquake in 25 April 2014), the temple made out of single tree and named Kathmandu as it was known as Kantipur in earlier times. Kathmandu Durbar Squar cover dozen of temple concluding Kumari temple, Hanuman Dhoka, Maizu dewal, Taleju temple, Nautale Durbar, Kaal Bhairav, freak street and many more.

Overnight in a Boutique Hotel on BB Basis

60km drive along the Kathmandu–Pokhara Highway to lead to Malekhu and 19km secondary tarred road heads to north by the bank of ThopalKhola to DhadingBesi. 35km dirt road drives northwest through Gola Bhanjyang where you can have panoramic views of Ganesh himal, Manasalu and Buddha himal  to  reach our destination to SotiKhola in approximately 9 hours from Kathmandu for 129km in total. As soon arrived Arighat Bazar (620m/2,034ft) the nest settlement and a second main bazaar of the region in route, we head north, following the BudhiGandaki. In the low region rice paddies and picturesque hamlets surround us. The river SotiKhola (730m/ 2,395ft) the tributary of DundareKhola.

Overnight in SotiKhola (730m/2,395ft)

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

The country changes, the broad valley narrows and at times the trail is cut into the steep valley side, which is densely forested. We pass a number of small villages, tucked into the hillside, until we reach a widening of the valley, opposite the point where a large tributary stream enters the BudhiGandaki. The terraced farmland here belongs to the village of Lapbesi. We descend once again to the wide, sandy riverbed and follow a path, which runs below the steep, craggy valley side. At length, we descend once again to the wide, sandy riverbed and follow a path, which runs below the steep, craggy valley side. At length, we have to climb up once again on a trail to MachhaKhola. We camp outside the village, which has a number of teashops.

Overnight in MachhaKhola (930m/3051ft)

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

It will be quite a longer day considerable exposure. From MachhaKhola- Fish Stream to the tiny village of KholraBensi and the hot springs at Tatopani. The valley sides are steeping until they are impassable and the route then switches to the left bank by way of a suspension bridge and then climb on a high path to the fields of Jagat, where we camp.

Overnight in Jagat (1,410m/4,626ft))

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Gentle walk through the side of BudhiGandakiRiver.The trail for Lokuwa branches away from the main Manasalu circuit route just before the BudhiGandaki suspension bridge the longest suspension bridge of this trek and then take on a steep trail to ascend to Philim. The path climb steadily up through blue pine with a few narrow sections to excite the mood. The forest is still dense ahead and Monkeys may watch your progress here. The main settlement of Lokuwa is higher uphill and eastwards the dense forest is watched over by sheer cliffs and the narrow ravine of the SiyarKhola. The river might really be called the SharKhola that it comes from the east. The limited agriculture land planted with potatoes, maize, beans, buckwheat and wheat. Here is not the most spacious residence nonetheless grateful to stay in Lakuwa.

 Overnight in Lokuwa (2240m/7,349ft)

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Today entering into the Tsum valley and this is harder than expected rough rocky trail high above the river frequently goes steeply up and down. At the beginning of the day, the trail descends dense dark forest for a while to a bridge. Traverse along the trail that twists and turns before passing through rock fall area and a trail junction near Chhumling/Gumling. Branch off the trail and cross SiyarRiver on a suspension bridge to ascend to Chhumling.

Overnight in Chhumling (Tsum Valley) (2386m/7,828ft)

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Upper part of Tsum Valley passes through Chortens and Gompas as well as hamlets of Tanju and Kowo before crossing over suspension bridge to the opposite side. Today there should be tantalizing views of Ganesh Himal I, Ganesh Himal II (7118m), Ganesh Himal IV (7140m) are some of the spectacular in the whole Ganesh Himal range of summits, which number at least seven separate peaks. The trail junction we shall have a steep climb to ChhokangParop past the village of Gho and a micro hydropower plant. We shall go in and out of the national park as well.

Overnight in Chhekampar (3030m/9,940ft)

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

We are already above the (3000m/9,842ft) and need to be caution about altitude sickness. At the beginning of the day is going much easier walk all the way to Chhule and Nile with so many settlements, Chortens, Mani walls and Gompas. Long Mani walls, often with carving of Milarepa on the stones and not as usual Om Mani Padme Hum, run in tandem with the trails. Cross another suspension bridge and hike pas micro hydropower plant, Mani walls and walk the ridge to reach to the western side of the river across another bridge. Past ChhoSyong you shall now climb up to Mu Gompa. Mu is one of the larger complexes of Tsum and was established in 1895. Lama SherapDorje Rinpoche (a respected saint of higher order) from Tibet heads the establishment then it has been a place of spreading Buddhist teachings and meditations. The monks of Mu perform regular meditation, annual rituals and alternate fasting.

Overnight in Mu Gompa (3700m/12,139ft)

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Today is a pleasant amble down the main valley from Mu to RanchenGompa. Almost one and half hour to return to Nile and our descent from this monastery shall follow the same route till the small settlement of Phurbe. Ahead of this, we shall trek straight on the trail, instead of crossing over the bridge to descend to Ranchen nunnery. Ranchen also established at the same time of the Mu Gompa. RanchenGompa( Nurnnery) is set in a vast area enclosed by wall that from the outer residential rooms for the nuns. The trek continues downhill till the NgakyuLeru where the other trail joins. Our trail continue ahead to Chekampar.

Overnight in Chhokang Paro (3030m/9,940ft)

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Exit from Tsum Valley with a descent to a tiny Gompa approximately two and half hour. Passing plenty of Chortens, Gompas, hamlet and settlement along with several suspension bridges the retrace trail meet Lokuwa.

Overnight in Lakuwa (2240m/7,349ft)

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

We gradually descend the same way / Retrace to Dovan.

Overnight in Doban (1070m/3,510ft)

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Retrace

Overnight in Sotiknola (730m/2,395ft)

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Drive back to Kathmandu through the same road as we drive before the trekking.Sotikhola to Kathmandu is just 129km in distance is not so far way but it takes 6-7 hrs because of mountain road. Gradually drive southeast through Gola Bhanjyang where you can have panoramic views of Ganesh himal, Manasalu and Buddha himal then gradually down to Dhading Bensi through Picturesque hamlets, terraced millet and rice fields. Drive 19km to join Kathmandu to Pokhara highway then again 60km to reach Kathmandu.

Overnight in Kathmandu (1350m/4429ft) in a boutique hotel on BB basis.

Shopping and sightseeing. If any one of this group have individual requirements, just let to know the group leader/guide or our office manager, we perfectly arrange the program on your choice.

Overnight in Kathmandu (1350m/4429ft) in a boutique hotel on BB basis

Meal: Dinner in a typical Nepali restaurant with Nepali ethnic group culture dance/shows. Lunch in your own choice where ever around the Kathmandu city.

Transfer from hotel to international airport to board onward journey flight. Or extend the day for Kathmandu city tour, or you may combine the day Rafting trip, or bunji Jump, Paragliding, Jungle safari tour, as you required.  The cost would be extra for any additional activities.

Breakfast include with Room.

Cost will be provided on request.