Tsum Valley Trek - 600 Days

After having morning breakfast we will take a private vehicle for Barpak, situated at an elevation of 2,000 meters. Around a 6 hour drive from Kathmandu will offer us panoramic views of the western mountains and several settlements on the way, finally reaching Gorkha, the Capital of Medieval Nepal. After exploring Gorkha, we will further drive and reach Barpak village, situated on a hilltop, following Baluwa. Barpak is a famous village for Gaje Ghale, the WWII veteran. Have dinner and stay overnight in Barpak.

After morning breakfast, continue the trek following the main valley of the Budhi Gandaki River with the mountains to the east. The further trek follows an ascending trail past Gupsi Dada (3000m), Laprak from Barpak, with panoramic views of Buddhi, Shringi, Ganesh Himal and the Langtang range. Then the trek continues toward Laprak, a very beautiful Gurung village, on a descending trail. Have dinner and stay overnight in Laprak.

Have morning breakfast and continue east to the Manaslu main valley of the Budhi Gandaki river. Then we will descend to Laprak and cross a suspension bridge. The further steep ascending trail around the hillside will take us to the village of Singla with magnificent views of Manaslu Himal and associated Himalayas. The further trek down will take us to Khorlabeshi. Have dinner and stay overnight in Khorlabeshi.

After morning breakfast, we will continue an up-and-down trail and reach Tatopani, where you can experience bathing in the natural hot spring, believed to have healing power for pain and skin disease. After that we will again climb over another ridge, cross a beautiful suspension bridge over the Budhi Gandaki river and reach the ridge of Dobhan. After crossing a suspension bridge over the Dobhan Khola, the trail climbs a rugged section, crosses the Yaru Khola again and finally reaches Jagat via Tharo Bharyang. Have dinner and stay overnight in Jagat.

After morning breakfast, we will continue climbing over a rocky ridge to Salleri then descend to Setibas. The further trek follows the widening valley and continues ascending until you reach Ghatta Khola. The trek continues upstream, crossing a long suspension bridge and then climbing up to Philim, a large Gurung village. As you reach Philim Village, you can explore it and meet the locals. Have dinner and stay overnight in the guest house of Philim.

Have morning breakfast and begin the trek north from Philim across a forest with views of the tapering valley. The further climb takes you to Ekle Bhatti, crossing the gorge and entering beautiful pine tree forests. Following pine and rhododendron, you will descend into the Tsum Valley. On the way, you will see striking views of the Himalchuli mountains and climb to the Lokpa pass. The trail passes near Ghumlong, Ripchet and the Shiar Khola. As you reach Chumling, you can explore the old Chumling gompa and the stone streets of the village. Have dinner and stay overnight in the guest house of Chumling.

After morning breakfast, start a pleasing trek crossing the suspension bridge onto the opposite bank, where you can enjoy great views of Ganesh Himal. You will pass Rainjham and the Serpu Khola as your trek continues into the hidden valley of Tsum. The further steep climb takes us to the village of Chhokangparo, where we can enjoy alluring views of Himalchuli at 7893 meters. Have dinner and stay overnight at Chokhangparo.

Have morning breakfast and continue toward Nile on an ascending trail, where you may feel altitude effects. Continue the trek with chances to explore Lamagaon, the ancient Rachen Gompa and climb up to Milarepa's Cave. After that, we will cross the Shiar Khola and pass through the villages of Phurbe and Pangdun, Chhule village, and climb upstream until you reach Nile. Have dinner and stay overnight in the guest house of Nile.

Have morning breakfast and begin walking towards the west bank of the valley through Tibetan landscapes. Continue the ascent with a chance to explore the ancient Mu Gompa, and after exploration, climb further up to Bhajyo with spectacular views of the Tibetan peaks and the Ganesh Himal range. As you reach there, you can explore a remote area with the local houses of Bhajyo, and visit a yak farmhouse. Have dinner and stay overnight in Bhajyo.

Have morning breakfast and rest today, exploring the whole Bhajyo area. Bhajyo is famous for outstanding views, including stunning sights of Ngula Dhojyang Pass and the glacier of the Yamdro Valley. You can also explore the Bhajyo Valley and rest. Have dinner and stay overnight in Bhajyo.

After morning breakfast, continue the trek onwards to Rachen Gompa, situated at an elevation of 3240 meters. On the descending trail down to Rachen Gumba, you can explore the ancient Gumba, established in 1905 AD. The further trek follows Rachen Gumba and the Shiar Khola Valley. You can also explore the interior of the Gumba, which is splendidly painted with Buddhist mural paintings. Have dinner and stay overnight in the guest house of Rachen Gompa.

After morning breakfast, continue the trek south, crossing a beautiful bridge and following a descending trail onward to Chhokangparo. Continue descending to Chhokangparo with chances to explore an ancient small gompa, and after exploration the trekking trail takes us to Gho (2485m). Then the trek continues to the lower Tsum Valley and finally arrives at Chumje via Yaju. Have dinner and stay overnight at Chumje.

Have morning breakfast and begin the trek from Chumje to Bihi, situated at an elevation of 3130 meters. Continuing on the northern route in the lower Tsum Valley, we pass the beautiful village of Dorjon Kharka just before reaching Rana, cross the large suspension bridge over the Manaslu Budhi Gandaki River, and eventually reach the village of Bihi. Have dinner and stay overnight in the guest house of Bihi.

Morning breakfast and continue the trek on relatively flat terrain, then uphill through a greenery forest path. After around 6 hours of trekking you will reach Namrung, where you can enjoy magnificent views of Manaslu and other stunning peaks.

Have morning breakfast and continue the trek onward to Lho, situated at an elevation of 3180 meters. As you go ahead, you can encounter people influenced by Buddhism and enjoy spectacular views of Ganesh Himal and other associated Himalayas. The further trek descends to Sho and then to Lho. Have dinner and stay overnight in Lho.

After morning breakfast, we will continue the trek following the beautiful Budi Gandaki river down and through the shadow of the forest. The further trek is a short climb to a plateau and the village of Shyala. During trekking, numerous mountains such as Himal Chuli, Ganesh Himal, and Peak 29 (Ngadi Chuli) to the left, and Manaslu and large glaciers straight ahead, accompany us and add excitement to the trek. The further trek takes us to the Sam village, where we can explore the well-known monastery of Sama. As you reach Sama Gaon, you can encounter local folk and their Tibetan influence. Have dinner and stay overnight in the guest house of Samagaon.

Continue the trek after breakfast, following a descending trail along the Budi Gandaki, which has turned north, following it to a bridge over a side stream. The trail goes left towards Manaslu Base Camp and the Larkya La pass, which offers stunning mountain views. On the way, we will also get chances to explore several Mani walls, and follow the beautiful river passing the juniper and birch forests of Kermo Kharka. We continue trekking down with views of the Budhi Gandaki, cross the wooden bridge over it and continue on a steep climbing trail. We will trek further and arrive at a large white Kani, finally passing through Kani and reaching Samdo. Have dinner and stay overnight in the guest house of Samdo.

After having morning breakfast, we will begin our trek down to the edge, crossing the beautiful wooden bridge over the Budi Gandaki and continue on an ascending trail, crossing two streams and witnessing the Larkya Glacier. The further trek follows the valley of the Salka Khola and continues gradually climbing to the stone guest house (4450m). You can also explore the famous Dharamshala, also known as Larkya Phedi. The further trek crosses the famous and most-awaited Larkya Pass, offering panoramic views of the Himalayas, and the further climb takes us to the Larkya Glaciers.

As morning rises, we will have breakfast and continue the trek across the moraines of the glacier, continuing a gradual ascent with spectacular views of Himlung Himal, Cheo Himal, Kangguru, the huge Annapurna II, and many more. As you reach the top of the pass, spectacular views will reward us. The further trek takes us to Bimtang, which also offers splendid views of Manaslu. Have dinner and stay overnight in Bimthang.

After having morning breakfast, we will rest the whole day at Bimthang. You can explore the village, meet villagers and learn about their different cultures and traditions. You can also enjoy spectacular views of the valley. Have dinner and stay overnight in the guest house of Bimthang.

In this day, we will have morning breakfast and continue the trek on a descending trail. Today's trail runs straight down following the beautiful valley of Burdin Khola, through rhododendron forests, to Karche. As you reach Karche, you can discover the highest cultivated fields of the valley. Then we will continue descending to the village of Gho. We will follow the north bank of the river, passing Tilje Village, cross the beautiful Dudh Khola over there, cross a wooden bridge back to the northern side of the Dudh Khola, and finally arrive at Dharapani. Have dinner and stay overnight in the guest house of Dharapani, at an altitude of 1860 meters.

After morning breakfast, we will continue the trek onward to Ghermu, situated at an elevation of 1100 meters. The further descending trek follows the Marsyandi River and crosses a suspension bridge. Climb up and away from the river and hike through a broad, flat valley to the village of Tal (1,675m), situated at the foot of a large waterfall. The further trail continues to Chyamje, following ups and downs along the river. We will continue on a steep descending trail from Jagat, following the Marshyangdi valley and the Marshyangdi River at Syange, and finally arrive at Ghermu. Have dinner and stay overnight in the guest house of Ghermu.

Have morning breakfast and continue the trek following the fascinating Marsyandi valley and its banks, terraced fields, and villages clinging high to the hillsides - the age-old work of Nepalese farmers. On the way, we will cross several interesting villages such as Bhulbhule, Khudi, and many more. The further trek leads us to Besi Sahar, a dusty and busy place. Have dinner and stay overnight at Besisahar.

Today, after having morning breakfast, you will take a private vehicle and drive back to Kathmandu. This attractive drive of around 7 to 8 hours takes you along the banks of the beautiful Marsyandi and Trishuli rivers. On the way, you will have superb views of green hills, mountains, farming terraces and villages on both sides of the road. As you reach Kathmandu, there will be a hotel check-in and you can rest. In the evening, if you want, you can do some shopping in the attractive Thamel Bazaar. You will also get a chance to enjoy a farewell party with a cultural program to celebrate the successful completion of our journey. Stay overnight in the guesthouse of Kathmandu.

Now finally it is the last day in Nepal for this vacation. It is time to say goodbye and one of our representatives will drop you at the Kathmandu International Airport from where you will take a flight back home, keeping all the experiences in Nepal. You will be dropped before 3 hours of your flight schedule. We wish you a safe flight and hope we will meet very soon.