Short Tsum Valley Trek - 15 Days

After our breakfast at our lodge, we will trek passing by Machha Khola and Khola Besi a small village, further, through the jungle we reach the hot spring at Tatopani. Following through the forest, we reach Dovan Khola, crossing the Dovan Khola we make our journey to Budhi Gandaki Valley. As we ascend uphill the landscape and vegetation frequently keeps on changing, climbing further uphill leaving the sandy riverbank behind, we reach Jagat.

Overnight at Tea-House

Today will be magnificent views around us during our trek. Trekking a bit uphill the trail will divert to the leveled path, crossing the suspension bridge above the Budhi Gandaki River will lead us all the way to Philim, a big settlement village in the hills mostly inhabitant by the Gurung community. The Gurung community is famous for their warfare activities, as they are known for their bravery, mainly involved in military services. We will have time to explore the local village and observe its daily activities and lifestyle.

After this trek is easier until Eklebhatti and climbs gradually climbs up to Lokpa walking over the beautiful Budhi Gandaki river. lokpa is a small settlement where we spend our nights.

A bit longer day for us as compared to the last day, the trail will lead us through scenic views of hills and mountains, further passing by the dense forest of Chumling village, we reach the Chumling village. Here we can visit the oldest monastery of the village if time permits we can observe the ritual ceremonies going on.

Overnight at Tea-House

Today we will be ascending higher in terms of elevation surrounded by beautiful scenic views of Ganesh Himal and Himalchuli. The trail will be an easy one for the first half of the day, crossing the bridges over Rainjam and Serpu Khola we will be at the village Gho, and further climbing for about 2 hours uphill we will be at Chokhangparo village, a small village with the magnificent views of the mountains.

Overnight at Tea-House

After early breakfast, we trek climbing a bit higher leaving Chokhangparo behind, after a decent climb we reach Lama Gaon a small village further crossing a suspension bridge we will be at Rachen Gompa also known as ‘Nunnery Gompa’, a monastery for female. Visiting the monastery will be an extra thing to do, to know about their way of life and practice and also how females are selected to be nuns. Crossing the Shiar Khola we will be passing three villages such as Lar, which is also famous for micro-hydro project for the village; Phurbe and Pangdun the other two. Heading further we will pass by the big statue of Lord Buddha before reaching the Chhule village. The trail then climbs upstream crossing the bridge we will be at the popular village of Nile if time permits we can visit the local monastery of Chhule located at the top of the hill.

Overnight at Tea-House

This will be our awaited day, as our highest elevation of the entire trek is the village of Mu Gompa. This trail will lead us closer to the Tibetan border, passing by beautiful views and landscape of the Himalayas and also the Tibetan border we finally arrive at Mu Gompa, a famous old trade route to Tibet. The people here are Tibetan by origin, rich in their culture, custom, and religion. There is a Tibetan monastery situated in the village, further the villagers are farmers and rare yaks which is also their means of carrying goods to the villages.

Overnight at Tea-House

One free day in Mu Gompa will help us to explore the surrounding areas, along with being friendly with the local Tibetan culture, custom, and religion. Knowing the lifestyle and daily activities and how children are donated to the monastery; moreover milking Yak will add extra excitement for us. Visiting the local village, the Tibetan monastery and observing the ritual Tibetan ceremonies in the monastery will add a flavor to our entire trek; and if time permits visit the bordering areas of Nepal- Tibet to explore the old trade route and Tibetan landscape.

It will be an easy descending day for us, as the trail onwards will lead us to lower elevation but with magnificent views of the surrounding areas of Rachen Gompa. Rachen Gompa is a small village in the Tsum Valley of Tibetan settlement. It is a village famous for the nunnery monastery; the monastery has its own history and is the oldest in the valley. It has thousands of clay statues of Avalokiteshwara an enlightened one of Tibetan Buddhism. Apart from this, the monastery is painted with the history of Buddhism.

Overnight at Tea-House

We can start the day in a somewhat relaxing way as the trekking time is not much. The trail will be followed by forest and scenic views before reaching Gho village and is followed by Yaju and finally to Chumje. As the altitude keeps on changing, there will be variation in vegetation.

Overnight at Tea-House

Today will be a long descending day for us with downhill; the trail will be followed by beautiful views before reaching Lokpa for our lunch. Further following through the flat trail, we will pass by the Samba Falls, then finally to Philim a small village and a gateway to Ganesh Himal Base Camp. The diverted trail from Philim will lead us to Ganesh Himal Base Camp.

Overnight at Tea-House

After breakfast, we easily move back to Tatopani encountering the beauty of nature before reaching Tatopani. Tatopani means hot spring water; this will be a good place for us to enjoy some relaxing moments with the natural hot water after these long trek for relieving our tired muscles.

Overnight at Tea-House

Today as we trek downhill, we will be able to see the Budhi Gandaki River. The trail passes by villages and the plantation fields of the local villagers with abundant crops and vegetables grown all around with the view of waterfalls. Followed by the famous Budhi Gandaki River passing by the Gurung village we will cross Korla Besi finally reaching Machha Khola.

Hereafter we retrace back the same way to Soti Khola for our night stop which is our last night in the mountain. 

Today we drive back to Kathmandu which is an early morning start by bus following the same road we came. on the way, we have stop for a lunch before reaching Kathmandu.