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Manaslu Sacred Tsum Valley Trek

Amazing virgin hidden valley trekking route upto the lap of high Himalayas, Ancient local Tsumba people, art and culture, trans-Himalayan Villages, high Buddhist Monasteries/Stupa/Chortens, High Himalayan Terrain, Picture perfect Lakes and highest passes, Extensive Himalayan as well as mid hill Flora and Fauna
  • Trip Code:EBATM01
  • Duration:19 Days
  • Trip Grade:Moderate To Challenging
  • Max. Altitude:5093m
  • Min. Altitude:600m at Arughat
  • Trip Type:Tea House Lodge Trek + Tent Camping(As per the request)
  • Start Point:Arughat
  • End Point:Arughat

Major Highlights

  • Ngula Dhojhyang Pass (5093) and high Himalayan passes
  • Lower Tsum Region
  • Upper Tsum Region
  • Milarepa Cave
  • Dhephyu Donma Gompa
  • Beautiful trans Himalayan villages
  • Tibetan Buddhist Culture and Traditions
  • High Himalayan Pasturelands and mountain peaks
Max Elevation:

5093m at Ngula Dhojhyang

Best Time:

Spring and Autumn(Mid of September, October, November, March, April, May)

Topography:

High Mountain passes, Alpine Lakes and Valleys, Trans-Himalayan Villages, Glaciers

Himalayan Sights:

Mt. Manaslu(8163m), Ganesh Himal(7429m), Boudha Himal (6672m), Sringi Himal(7187m) and Many more…

Trip Overview

Sacred Tsum Valley Region, restricted until 2008 lies at the edge of most secluded High Himalayan Lap. The region is regarded as one of the most secret Himalayan Buddhist Valley. Amazing Landscape, dotted with mani walls and chortens, trek takes you into the majestic surroundings of the Boudha Himal, Ganesh Himal Ranges.

Very limited adventure travelers have scaled this trans-Himalayan and mysterious land which used to be an important trade route to Tibet. The people of Tsum Valley, called themselves β€œTsumbas” belong to Tibetan origin having own ancient form of dialect, religion, art and fascinating high Himalayan culture.

Tsum is said to be a beyul is one of eight sacred hidden valleys in the Inner Himalayas which 8th century Great Guru Padmasambhava blessed as refuges to be discovered when the planet is approaching destruction and refuge for people fleeing from the adverse effects of war, religious persecution or famine and the world becomes too corrupt for spiritual rituals and practices. The Tsum Valley carries a history of ancient Himalayan civilization, art, culture, tradition, customs, religion and even thinking and they are valleys reminiscent of paradise, which can only be reached with enormous hardship with pure mind and heart.
The altitude and geographical variation of Tsum Valley trek varies from 600m in Arughat to over 5093m at Ngula Dhojhyang pass on the Tibetan border.
The region is a virgin land, less beaten and is comparatively still less exposed to the more popular regions. This may sounds quite surprising for many outsiders, all the brothers in the family are married to a single girl, what you may call a practice of polyandry but less practice these days. This is their own ancient way of family life and their society and culture.

While heading toward Tsum valley leaving main Manaslu, suddenly we get a feeling of entering truly into the hidden valley with many high Himalayan passes, glacial rivers, through the alpine forests and warm welcome of ethnic people.
The remote valley trek is spectacular with less than luxurious accommodation but the views of Mt. Manaslu, eighth highest Peak of the world is exclusively marvelous and jaw dropping.
Highlight of your Nepal Trip would be, confrontation with strong, friendly, hospitable people, a living Buddhist culture and untouched wildlife because of Buddhist prohibitions on hunting. The people are poor, since they have been bypassed by development for centuries, but this means their unique culture has remained unspoiled.
Stay clean while in trek to Tsum Valley is not possible.

Day 01: Kathmandu Arrival
Day 02: Drive to Arughat(600m) and further drive to Soti khola
Day 03: Trek to Machha Khola (960m)
Day 04: Trek to dovan (1500m)
Day 05: Trek to philim (1570m)
Day 06: Trek to lower tsum Chumling (2386)
Day 07: Trek Chumling to upper tsum Chokhangparo (3010m)
Day 08: Trek to Nile (3361m)/chhule and visit Milarepa piren phu cave along the way
Day 09 Nile to Mu Gompa (3700m)
Day 10: Mu gumpa Sightseeing, dhephyudonma Gompa (4300m)
Day 11: Trek Mu Gumpa to rachen gompa(3500m)
Day 12: Trek to Dumje(2600m)
Day 13: Trek to Lungdang(3450m)
Day 14: Trek to tatopani(1900m)
Day 15: Trek to Soti Khola(700m)
Day 16: Soti Khola to Arughat and Drive back to Kathmandu
Day 17: Kathmandu World Heritage site city tour
Day 18: Final Departure

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My first contact with Nepal was with our guide called Dhawa. From the first day he was very helpful and very friendly. What impressed us the most was, how well he knows the history of his Country. There was no question he did not know how to answer and the places he had not been. At the same time, he was excellent company and satisfied our every request. Every recommendation for my favorite guide....

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