Tsum Valley Trek

Trekking to hidden treasure Manaslu Tsum valley trek is a 16 days trekking destination on the lap of Manaslu Himal. Situated in northern Gorkha around the Manaslu base camp you will pass through Manaslu circuit trekking trail to reach Tsum Valley. It is also a sacred Himalayan pilgrimage, especially for Buddhist. The valley is rich in ancient art and culture as well as extremely beautiful Himalayan scenery can be seen from Tsum Valley. Tsum valley trek offers an opportunity to explore the beautiful mountains. 

Such mountains include Shringi, Ngadi Chuli, Buddha Himal, Annapurna range, Manaslu, Ganesh Himal etc. The ancient villages and Tibetan Buddhist monasteries are untouched and are waiting to be explored. From the forests, teeming with life, at the beginning of the trail, to the barren, rocky highlands above the clouds, you will constantly be amazed.

Tsum valley trek takes the visitors to the hidden valley of Tsum meaning “vivid” home to the direct descendant Tibetan people known as Tsumbas. Meanwhile, The local people are mostly of Tibetan origin and speak a unique dialect. This region is relatively virgin with less beaten paths. Tsum valley creates the world’s one of the few untouched and isolated natural beauties. As the Tsum valley trek has tough geographical conditions, there has been very little development. Because of that, you can still explore the unique cultures centuries old.

Manaslu Tsum valley is one of the moderate difficulty levels of the trek in the Manaslu region of Nepal. It is an ideal trek for the beginners with normal fitness level to explore the isolated villages of Nepal. Similarly,  Tsum Valley Trekking is a pure trekking destination in Nepal where modernization and commercialization have not touched the purity of the environment. During the trek, you will stay overnight at the local teahouse and lodges. Remote Tsum valley trek lies 100 Km northwest from Kathmandu offering rich culture and amazing snow-capped mountain ranges.

Manaslu Tsum valley trek is a hidden treasure trekking destination in Nepal. It is believed to be one of Buddhism’s sacred hidden valleys, where spiritual progress is facilitated, and where you will find old monasteries. Meanwhile, The Tsum valley trekking trail takes you across the Tsum Valley, an undiscovered land located in the remote corner of Nepal and it is new trekking. It is a hidden gem of Nepal located at an elevation from 1,905 meters in Lhokpa to over 5,093 meters at Ngula Dhojhyang pass on the Tibetan border. Additionally, Manaslu circuit trek can also be done with the Manaslu Tsum valley trek.

Best Time for Manaslu Tsum Valley Trek

Trekking is suitable all around the year. March, April and May are one of the best times for the Manaslu Tsum valley trek. During these months of the year, you can witness the amazing rhododendron flowers blooming around the trekking region. These months are also the best time for trekking in any part of Nepal. The weather is warm and amazing views of the mountains and the valleys can be seen due to the high visibility during these months of the year. During March to May, the weather is clear with very little rainfall and the flowers blooming in the trails.

September, October and November are regarded as the best times to travel this hidden valley. There is a very low chance of rainfall during these months of the year. Meanwhile, during the month of December, the chances of snowfall are very high. It is neither too hot nor too cold, the sky is blue and views of the snowy mountains are perfectly clear.

Summary of Manaslu Tsum Valley Trek

The village of Arughat is in two parts, on opposite sides of the Budhi Gandaki. Arughat Bazaar is large, clean and prosperous with hotels and shops selling clothes, food and hardware. You will drive further to reach Soti Khola. The Starting Point of the trek. Macchakhola lies at an elevation of 869 meters above sea level and you will pass through Manaslu Circuit Trekking trail to reach this village. Along the route, you will pass through paved stones along with Mani walls and high overlooks over rivers. Then you will reach the appealing village of Jagat that lies on the west side of Budhi Gandaki river. 

The trek throughout is a very pleasant one. You will pass by Ekle Bhatti where the trail separates between Tsum Valley and Manaslu Circuit Trek. As you trek, you will notice the welcome board and move towards Lokpa. The trek can be good as you can observe the snowy cones of Mt. Ganesh and Mt. Shringi. The route takes you to Gumling where you only capture the serene nature. Shortly, you will cross the Syar Khola again, arriving at the village of Chumling.  From Chhokang Paro, the Ganesh Himal range can be seen directly to the south where it provides superb views of the Buddha and Himal Chuli peaks to the south-west.

The Nile is the last village in the top Tsum valley. On the way, we will go to Piren Phu cave which is additionally one of the holiest caves in the Tsum valley. The cave gives a mind-boggling view of Shiar Khola, Rachen Gumba and beautiful settlements in the middle of extensive agricultural land. The Mu Gompa lies on the highest and at the most remote part of the Tsum Valley. At the monastery, you can see monks busy in their daily routine and the breath-taking view of the border of Tibet. You will trek the same route back to Soti Khola from where you will take a drive back to Kathmandu.

Tsum Valley

Tsum Valley Trekking Trails 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. Meanwhile, The people here never slaughter animals, even as a sacrifice to the gods. Similarly, The lush and wild landscape of Tsum valley passes through magnificent deep gorges, hamlets, gompas, chortens and the glittering snow on the apex touching mountain peak.  As we leave the main Manaslu Trail for the Tsum valley, suddenly we get a feeling of entering truly into the hidden valley.

Manaslu Region of Nepal

Manaslu Region is one of the least explored trekking trails of Nepal. It is one of the most adorable treks in the Himalayas. The most popular trek in the Manaslu region includes the Manaslu Circuit Trek. Meanwhile, Larkya La Pass is the highest point of the Manaslu Circuit trek. Trek along the less travelled trails through rural Nepal with epic views that have to be seen in all their glory. Similarly, With few visitors encountered along the way, this region offers a very different experience from treks in the Everest and Annapurna regions which receive the largest number of trekkers. However, the trek around Manaslu touches unspoiled regions since it was off-limits until recently. Now open to organized trekking parties only, the area offers a good mix of cultural diversity and fantastic mountain scenery.

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