Tsum valley close to Manaslu range is holy Himalayan pilgrimage valley. The valley is wealthy in ancient arts, religion, and cultures. Tsum valley is considered as framework region for gumbas and ringboche which include Mu-gumba. The region has Tibetan origins with unique dialect. The beautiful landscape has picturesque attributes. People from this region travel all across to Tibet to buy basic needs to sustain their lives for a year.
The valley was officially recognized as trekking destination in 1992 and now is regard as finest trekking trails.
Day 01: Driving from Kathmandu to Arughat (535m-10 hours by bus)
Day 02: Trek from Arughat to Liding (860m-7km-4 hours walk)
Day 03: Trek to Machhakhola (930m-9km-5 hours walk)
Day 04: Trek to Dobhan (1410m-6 hours walk)
Day 05: Trek to Philim (2040m-5.5 hours walk)
Day 06: Trek to Chumling (2363m-3.5 hours walk)
Day 07: Trek to Chhokangparo (3010m-8 hours walk)
Day 08: Rest day at Chhokangparo (3361m-5 hours walk-around)
Day 09: Trek to Nile (3700m-3 hours walk)
Day 10: Trek to Bhajyo (Chhekya) ( 3240m-4.5 hours walk)
Day 11: Rest day at Bhajyo (Chhekya) ( 2400m-7 hours walk)
Day 12: Trek to Ra Chhen Gompa(3200m-4 hours walk)
Day 13: Trek to Chumje (2468m-5 hours walk)
Day 14: Trek to Bihi (1990m-7 hours walk)
Day 15: Trek to Namrung (2660m-7 hours walk)
Day 16: Trek to Lho (3180m-6 hours walk)
Day 17: Trek to Samagaun (3525m- 5 hours walk)
Day 18: Trek to Samdo(3860m-5 hours walk)
Day 19: Trek to High Camp(4460m-5 hours walk)
Day 20: Trek to Bimtang(3930m-7 hours walk)
Day 21: Trek to Dharapani(1920m-8 hours walk)
Day 22: Trek to Ghermu(1100m-7 hours walk)
Day 23: Trek to Beshisahar(760m-8 hours walk)
Day 24: Drive to Kathmandu(1300m-6 hours by bus)
Permit fees for Manaslu & Tsum valley: Per week 90$ per person on other season and 70$ per week per person in spring, and Manaslu conservation entry fee Rs.2000 per individual and Annapurna conservation Rs.2000 per each.
Note that:Only special trekking permits authorizes for registered trekking agency to trek in the region.
Please write or contact us if any confusion or queries regarding the Tsum valley.
Type of Trek: Tea house
Max. Altitude: 5212 m
Grade: Moderate-Difficult
Per Day Walk: 3 to 1o hours
Best Season: March till May and September till November
We did the Manaslu circuit and Tsum Valley with Life Door Treks and it was fantastic! Everyone from Tashi, our guide Bhabi and our porter Dipindra were great and made it such a pleasurable experience when booking the trek and whilst we were on it for 20 days. I would highly recommend these guys and if back in Nepal would definitely organise another trek with them! Thanks Life Door Treks!