Tsum Valley Trek- 18 Days

After arriving, an Ama Adventure representative will welcome you at the airport. You will be transferred to the hotel, where you can relax and explore the nearby surroundings.

After breakfast, you will head towards Swayambhunath Stupa, also known as the Monkey Temple. Perched atop a hill overlooking the Kathmandu Valley, this ancient stupa is one of the most iconic landmarks of Nepal. Believed to have been self-created, it holds deep spiritual significance for both Buddhists and Hindus. From the top, you can enjoy a panoramic view of the valley, surrounded by prayer flags, shrines, and playful monkeys that give the site its nickname.

Today, we drive to Sotikhola, one of the least-visited remote areas of the country. The journey takes us past beautiful hills, traditional villages, and Sal forests, offering glimpses of the mountains. The paved road lasts until Dhading Besi, after which it becomes a bumpy, rough trail. Despite this, the vintage charm of the landscape makes the trip worthwhile. Upon reaching Sotikhola by the Budi Gandaki River, we settle in for the night.

We cross the suspension bridge over the Budi Gandaki River and walk through picturesque rice paddies and Sal forests. The trail leads over a ridge, past the Khursani Twin Waterfalls, then through a switchback trail and a rocky path to the Gurung settlement of Lubu Besi. We continue beside the widening Budi Gandaki River, climb over rounded stones, and cross a sandy riverbank before reaching Machha Khola for an overnight stay.

Today, we descend to Thado Khola and Khola Besi, then ascend to Tatopani. We continue over stone stairs past a landslide area to Dobhan and walk along the Budi Gandaki riverbank. The trail crosses a suspension bridge to Yakkharkha Khola, and alternates between climbs and descents until reaching Yarukhaola. From here, we walk along a ridge beside the river until arriving at Jagat for an overnight stay.

We register documents before entering the Tsum Valley, the official entry point for the Manaslu and Tsum Valley treks. The trail leads above the ridge of Salleri village and drops down to Sirdibas. We cross a suspension bridge over the Ghatte Khola, walk through the isolated Gurung settlement of Phelim (home to a school sponsored by the Japanese Government and a Police Station), and continue north. The path goes through a beautiful forest with expansive river valley views until reaching Chisopani for an overnight stay.

Today, the trail takes us through secluded mountain villages, a rushing waterfall, and dense pine forests before reaching a deep gorge. We ascend gradually, enjoying panoramic views of Buddha Himal and Himalchuli (7,893 m). The trail leads to Lokpa village and then climbs further north, surrounded by forests and the fresh aroma of moss, until reaching the hillside village of Gumlung. We cross the Siyar Khola with a breathtaking backdrop of Siringi Himal before arriving at Chumling, home to an ancient monastery.

Today, we walk from Chumling to Chokhangparo, a serene trail rich in nature and culture. We cross a suspension bridge and walk with spectacular views of Ganesh Himal, reaching Gho village. After a couple of hours of ascent, we arrive at Chokhangparo, where you can admire panoramic views of the Himalchuli and Ganesh ranges before an overnight stay.

The trail ascends above Chokhangparo, crossing a suspension bridge and leading to the popular Rachen Gompa monastery. We walk along the Shiar Khola, passing a micro hydropower site, and continue through Phoebe and Pangdun villages. The route takes us past ancient Buddhist stupas and remote villages, including Chhule, before reaching Nile. In the evening, we visit the famous Chhule Monastery, located just above the village.

After breakfast, we walk towards the northern border of Tibet and ascend the western side of the valley to Mu Gompa. Upon arrival, we explore Mu Gompa and Dhephu Doma Gompa before returning to the teahouse for an overnight stay.

Today, we spend the day exploring Mu Gompa and its surroundings. We walk towards the northern border of Tibet, ascend the western side of the valley, and spend time visiting Mu Gompa and the nearby Dhephu Doma Gompa. We then return to the teahouse for an overnight stay.

Today, we visit the historic Mu Gompa Monastery, located in a remote area of the Tsum Valley and regarded as its largest and most significant monastery. An optional side trip to the base of Pika Himal (4,865 m) is available. We continue to Burgi Village for an overnight stay.

After breakfast, we return to Paro Village and continue down to Gho Village. The trail then descends, crossing a suspension bridge over the Sarpu Khola, and continues to Lower Tsum Valley. We walk further to Chumling for an overnight stay.

Today, we trek to Philim via Lokpa village, following a trail that leads to the southern part of the valley. Along the way, we pass the beautiful Samba Falls and finally arrive in Philim for an overnight stay.

Today’s trail takes us from Philim to Khorlabesi, passing through Jagat and Tatopani. We continue past Sirdibas and Dobhan, following a path that alternates between forested areas and traditional villages, until reaching Khorlabesi for an overnight stay.

After breakfast, we continue the trek along a rocky trail, crossing the Tharo Khola, and descending to Machha Khola. We follow the bank of the Budi Gandaki River, passing picturesque cliffs, beautiful Sal forests, and the village of Lubu Besi, until we reach Soti Khola for an overnight stay.

Today marks the final day of our adventure. We drive to Kathmandu, following the Budi Gandaki and Trishuli river valleys. Enjoy beautiful views of snowy peaks, rural farms, and picturesque villages from the window. Upon arriving in Kathmandu, we gather for a farewell dinner to celebrate the successful conclusion of the trip.

Today is the final day of your journey. An Ama Adventure representative will drop you at the airport, wishing you a safe journey and hoping to welcome you back for another adventure soon.