Tsum Valley Trekking

The Tsum Valley is a sacred Himalayan pilgrimage valley situated in a trans-Himalayan region of Gorkha, Nepal. The Tsum Valley's acquaintance with Tibet, natural beauty and its pristine culture make this trekking unique. Tsum comes from the Tibetan work 'Tsombo', which means vivid. Against the majestic backdrop of the Ganesh Himal, Sringi Himal and Baudha Himal ranges, this serene Himalayan valley is rich in ancient art, culture, and religion. The local people are mostly of Tibetan origin and seak a unique dialect. Trails are strewn with artistic chortens and lined with mani walls made of thousands of stone slabs carved with deities and prayers.

The Tsum valley has a long history of Buddhism. The Buddhist saint Milarepa is believed to have meditated in the caves of there mountains. Traditionally Tsum valley was a culturally distinct geographical area called 'Tsum Tso Chuksum', which means thirteen provinces ruled as a single territory. The ancient remains of the Tsum Kingdom are still visible today. Due to its remotemness and inaccessibility, this sacred valley and its people have been bypassed by mainstream development for centuries. As a result, the unique culture of this valley has remained intact.

Trek Fact :

Starting Point Arughat Bazar Gorkha
Ending Point Arughat
Mode of Accommodation: Tent
Mode Of transport: Bus/Jeep
Highest Elevation:
Trek Grade: Moderate Hard
Minimum Group Size 2 pax
Best Season: March-May & Mid September to November

Day to Day Itinerary:

Day 01: Arrival Kathmandu, transfer to Hotel & well come Diner.
Day 02: Sightseeing of Kathmandu & trek preparation
Day 03: After breakfast drive to Arughat Bazar . Overnight
Day 04: Trek to Baseri Village.
Day 05: Trek to Tatopani
Day 06: Trek to Lokpa.
Day 07: Trek to Chhekam.
Day 08: Trek to Nile.
Day 09: Trek to Mu-Gumpa.
Day 10: Trek to Chhekya.
Day 11: Trek to Bhajyo.
Day 12: Trek to Kalung.
Day 13: Trek to Rachen Gumba.
Day 14: Trek to Gumba Lungdang.
Day 15: Trek to Ripchet.
Day 16: Trek to Philim.
Day 17: Trek to Machha Khola.
Day 18: Trek to Arughat.
Day 19: Drive to Kathmandu and Check into hotel.
Day 20: Departure to Airport.

Service Included - Pick up from Airport on your arrival Day - Private transfer to Gorkha Bazar - All accommodation - Daily fresh meal cooked by our kitchen staff - Hot drinks( coffee/tea/chocolate) - Fresh fruit/cane fruits & juices - Necessary trekking crews( Guide, Porters, Cook, Assistant) - Necessary trekking permit & documents - Camping/kitchen gears - Camping fee - Culture show in Baseri Village - Bus to Kathmandu from Arughat - 3 nights hotel in Kathmandu in 3 stars category hotel including breakfast in twin sharing basis

Service excluded: - Lunch & dinner in Kathmandu - Personal Nature expenses - Travel / Medical Insurance - Bar Bill - Emergency evacuation cost in the case of emergency rescue

Accommodation

We provide Latest Model North face Tent for your trek. Our Sleeping tent are two men tent with enough place to keep your personal valued things & rucksack

We will have Very good Kitchen & dinning tent. Toilet & shower tents are provided too.

We have hot shower every day & western toilet stand will be set up every day for comfort & hygiene. We provide water proof & comfortable mattress for sleeping.

Meals

Soup
TomatoSoup, Vegetable Soup, Mushroom Soup, Chicken Soup, Chicken -, MushroomSoup, Onion Soup, Garlic Soup, Potato Soup, French Onion Soup, MixSoup( Veg, Chicken, Mushroom, Cheese), Noodle Soup, Egg-Veg-Noodle Soup

Potato’s Variety
BoiledPotato, Fried Potato, Fried Potato with Veg., Fried Potato with eggTop, Fried Potato with cheese, veg & Egg, Potato Chips, French fry, Massed Potato, Potato bread

Delicious Noodle / Pasta
DeliciousNoodle/Pasta, Fried Noodle plain, Fried Noodle with veg, Fried noodlewith Egg, Fried Noodle with Cheese, Mix Fried Noodle( Veg, Cheese,Chicken, Egg)

Italian Taste
CheeseTomato Pizza, Cheese Veg Tomato Pizza, Salami Pizza, Mushroom Pizza,Tuna Piza, Mix Pizza, Spagatti Cheese, Macaroni Cheese, Lazani Cheese

Indian Kitchen
Veg Curry with rice, Chicken Curry With Rice, Egg Curry With Rice, Chapati & potato Curry

Chinese /Tibet Dine
VegThukpa, Veg Egg, Chicken Thukpa, Chinese noodle, Tibetan Bread, VegMo:Mo, Chicken Mo:Mo, Mix Mo:Mo( Veg, Cheese, Egg), Fried Rice Plain,Chicken Fried Rice, Mushroom Fried rice, Veg Fried rice, Mix Fried Rice

Nepali Traditional Special
Rice, Veg & Dal soup (serve with Pickle, Papad , Salad)

Breakfast
Boiled Egg, Fried Egg, Scrambled Egg, Poached Egg, Omlet plain, Veg Omlet, Cheese Omlet, Emlet Tomato, Potato Omlet
Chapatiplain/jam/honey/butter, Toast Plain/Jam/Honey/Butter, TibetanBreadPlain/Jam/Honey/Butter, Musley fruit curd, Mushley With Milk orCurd, Corn Flask with Curd or Milk, Granola with Milk or Curd, Porridgewith Milk, Plain Porrige

From Bread Item
Pancake plain/Jam/honey/Butter, Apple Pancake, Cinamon Rool, Apple Strudle, Brown/ white bread plain/jam/Honey/Butter

Mouth Watering Desert
Apple Pie, Custard pudding, Rice Pudding, Lemon Sugar Pancake, Chocolate Cake

Occasional Taste
Chicken Sizzler, Chicken Steak, Yak Steak

Recommended Cloths & Equipments:

• Duffel or Rucksack bag
• Daypack
• 4 Season Down Jacket
• 4 seasons Sleeping bag
• Hiking pants
• Waterproof jacket
• Full - sleeves shirt
• Jumper or pile jacket
• T - shirts
• Woollen socks to wear with boots
• Sun hat
• Beanie
• Gloves
• Sun block for lips
• Sun lotion
• Goggles or sunglasses
• Thermal Long underwear
• Insulated pants
• Nylon windbreaker
• Nylon wind pants
• Water bottle
• Sewing kit
• Medical & first aid kit
• Flash light
• Batteries and bulbs
• Swiss army knife
• Personal towel
• Camp shoes or Sandal
• Trekking boots (water proof is recommended)
• Polypropylene/wool socks
• Light cotton socks for under wool socks

Suggested Medical Kit list

• A simple but adequate medical kit can be most useful without taking much space in your baggage. The following is recommended as tried and true list of items.
• Aspirin or Panadol – for pain or fever.
• Antihistamine – useful as a decongestant for colds, allergies, to ease the itch from insect bites and stings or to help prevent motion sickness.
• Antibiotis – useful especially while trekking well off the beaten track but they must be prescribed.
• Kaolin preparation ( Pepto – Bismol), Imodium or Lomotil – for stomach upsets.
• Rehydration mixture – for treatment of servere diarrhoea.
• Antiseptic, mercurochrome and antibiotic powder or similar ”dry” spray – for cuts and grazes.
• Calamine lotion – to ease irritation from bites or stings.
• Bandages and band – Aids – for minor injuries.
• Scissors, tweezers and a thermometer
• Insect repellent, sun block, suntalotion, chapsticks and water – purification tablets.
• Throuat lozenges (Strepsils).
• Moleskin.
• Sulamyd 10% eye drops.
• Acetarninophen (Paracetamol)
• Antacid tablets.
• Diamox (altitude sickness - can be bought in Kathmandu)
• Sterile Syringe set (anti-AIDS precaution)