Tsum Valley

As soon as your plane hits the tarmac of Tribhuwan International Airport, TOP OF THE WORLD ADVENTURE office's representative and driver will be on standby to meet and greet you at the airport and escort you to your hotel for the 10 days trek in Nepal to Tsum Valley. The representative will help you check into your designated hotel, and after going to your rooms and refreshing yourself, you will be briefed about your daily activities. The rest of your time is free to move around the neighborhood and get familiar with your surroundings before you go on adventurous trekking in Nepal.

After an early breakfast, you will leave Kathmandu in the morning in our private jeep or land cruiser for Arughat. The village of Arughat is in two parts, on opposite sides of the Buri Gandaki. Arughat Bazaar is large, clean and prosperous with hotels and shops selling cloth, food and hardware. Stay overnight at Arughat bazaar.

Your trek starts from today. After having breakfast, you will head for Jagat following the same river and passing some gorges of Budi Gandaki River and some lesser cultivated areas. The trail gradually goes ascending from today. An hour before reaching Jagat, you will have the mesmerizing horizon view of cantilever bridge from Yaru bagar. Today, you will be entering in the restricted areas of Jagat. Stay overnight at Jagat

After having breakfast you will be hanging on to the same river, you will be heading to Lhokpa which is about 7-8 hours trek. The trail goes through narrow valleys and green vegetation. The trek can be good as you can observe the snowy cones of Mt. Ganesh and Mt. Shringi. Overnight at local teahouse with all meals. Stay overnight at Lhokpa.

After having breakfast, till not leaving the same river, you will be walking on the bank of Budi Gandaki River on the same way for Manaslu round trekking. After enjoying lunch on the way, you will hike through a wild lesser known route of Tsum valley. The trail mostly goes through the forest and some Gurung villages. You have to descend down for half an hour up to Lungwa Khola and then climb on a zigzag trail for further two hours north through Pines and Rhododendrons until you reach Gumlung. After crossing the Siyar Khola, you finally arrive at Chumling. It is the lower Tsum valley. Chumling is located on the south face of the Shingri Himal from where you can see an eye catching view of Shringi Himal. You can also visit the old Chumling Gompa, and the stone streets of the village.

Descend through beautiful forest, crossing two new bridges, circle under a huge bluff on the river then climb steeply on deteriorating exposed stairs. After about 30mins you will start to traverse north through Pines and Rhododendrons, still climbing and with very steep slopes. The hidden valley of Tsum stretches enticingly ahead. Eventually descend to a deserted bhatti Ghumlong (2130m) on the river. The path straight ahead climbs steeply to Ripchet (2470m; Ripche) in about 1hr; the path to Chumling (2360m) crosses the Siyar Khola on a wooden bridge and up. It is not for those afraid of heights – several locals have fallen to their death from this track while drunk. After about 30mins, below Chumling, take the level track to right (east) for 15mins to arrive at a lodge with 6-8 beds. Make sure you climb up to Chumling and check out the old gompa, the traditional houses, orchards, clinic and beautiful stone streets. This is Buddhist agriculture, with conical pine needle haystacks among the prayer flags. From here on trails are lined with artistic chortens and mani walls made of thousands of stone slabs carved with deities and prayers. Traverse north out of Philim on the obvious track signposted to the Larkya La, through some pretty forest with views up the narrowing valley. After 1hr climbing enter the increasingly misnamed Ekle Bhatti (1600m; ‘lone teashop’) with at least six bhatti, then traverse high above a spectacular gorge, entering a largely uninhabited area of pine trees. Eventually drop to a trail junction going left to Ghap and right to the Tsum Valley, just above Gum Pul ‘bridge’. Climb on a well-graded but exposed track through Pines and Rhododendrons, looking down on the other trail across the river. If the slopes here have recently had their annual burn there is a real risk of stonefall from the cliffs above, especially if there are goats grazing. Climb on zigzag steps, increasingly exposed, and gain your first glimpses of the narrow lower Tsum Valley, very steep across the Siyar Khola (Shiar Khola) which drains from the very top of the valley. Stay overnight at Philim.

After having breakfast, you will start your trail within beautiful nature. Stay overnight at Lhapubesi.

After having breakfast,you will trail back to Arughat with  beautiful views of nature and experience of Nepali culture. Stay overnight at Arughat.

After breakfast, you will drive back to Kathmandu. After arriving in Kathmandu you take a rest at your hotel or stroll in the streets of Thamel, a popular tourist hub for some souvenir shopping. In the evening, there will be a farewell dinner hosted by TOP OF THE WORLD ADVENTURE to celebrate the successful completion of your 8 days trekking. Overnight in Kathmandu.

Today after having breakfast, you will visit the Kathmandu Valley in private vehicle. You will have lunch and visit UNESCO Heritage site in Kathmandu Valley like Kathmandu Durbar Square, Patan Durbar Square, Bhaktapur Durbar Square, Pashupatinath, Bouddhanath Temple, Swyambhunath (Monkey Temple), etc. Our guide will explain about the history, culture, etc. about the places you visit. At the same time you can visit to Thamel shop for some last minutes shopping. Overnight stay at Kathmandu Hotel.

Your adventure in Nepal comes to an end today. Our representative will drop you off at the airport approximately 3 hours before your scheduled flight. On your way home, you have plenty of time to plan your next adventure in the wonderful country of Nepal and say farewell to Nepal and its amazing people, mountains and nature. Until the next time!