Tsum Valley Trek is one of the restricted trekking areas in the Manaslu region of Nepal. This isolated trekking area is the second-best trek in the Manaslu Region treks. Due to the restricted trekking trail and quite an expensive trekking permit; this trekking trail is less crowded than Annapurna and Everest region trekking trails. Tsum Valley has its own unique culture and traditions.
Follow the same trekking trail of Manaslu Trek and then walk the eastern side of the mighty Manaslu. Walking upon the bank of the Budi Gandaki river the settlement of Arughat, Machhekhola, Tatopani, Jagat, and Philm. From Lokpa this trek heads to Chhokang Paro and all the way to Mu Gumba.
The Tsum Valley Trek route takes you into the pine forest, cascading waterfalls, sacred Buddhist monasteries, typical villages, and rushing river streams. Outstanding glimpses of the Ganesh Himal, Himalchuli, and Buddha Himal ranges. This trek is a fabulous adventure journey to an isolated part of the cultural and natural majesty.
Trekking itinerary of Tsum Valley Trip.
| Day 1 | Drive from Kathmandu to Soti Khola |
| Day 2 | Soti Khola to Machhe Khola |
| Day 3 | Machhe Khola to Jagat |
| Day 4 | Jagat to Chisapani |
| Day 5 | Chisapani to Chumling |
| Day 6 | Chumling to Chhokong Paro |
| Day 7 | Chhokong Paro to Naile |
| Day 8 | Naile to Mu Gumpa |
| Day 9 | Mu Gumba to Chhokong Paro |
| Day 10 | Chhokong Paro to Lokpa |
| Day 11 | Lokpa to Jagat |
| Day 12 | Jagat to Machhe Khola |
| Day 13 | Machhe Khola to Soti Khola |
| Day 14 | Drive from Soti Khola to Kathmandu |
This itinerary is just about Tsum Valley Trek. In this is itinerary if you want for a longer adventure in Manaslu Conservation Area; you can add Manaslu Circuit Trek at the same time. That after walking for some time from Lokpa to down need to turn the right side and follow the way to Manaslu Trek.
Trek continues like this
| Day 11 | Lokpa to Deng |
| Day 12 | Deng to Namrung |
| Day 13 | Namrung to Lho Gaun |
| Day 14 | Lho Gaun to Samagaun |
| Day 15 | Explore Gangapurna Lake/ Manaslu Base Camp |
| Day 16 | Samagaun to Samdho |
| Day 17 | Samdho to Dharmasala |
| Day 18 | Dharmsala to Bhimtang via Larke Pass |
| Day 19 | Bhimtang to Chhitre |
| Day 20 | Chitre to Taal |
| Day 21 | Taal to Besisahar and Kathmandu drive |
Tsum Valley Trek highlight
Walk on the bank of the Budi Gandaki River
Cross the suspension bridges
Beautiful waterfall and streams
Typical Villages and the people
Visit ancient Buddhist monasteries and stupas.
Picturesque vistas of Ganesh Himal, Buddha Himal, and Himalchuli.
Dramatic landscapes and caves.
Visit the female monk monastery.
Requires Permits for The Trek
Manaslu Conservation Area Permit (MCAP) $30
Special Permit or restricted trekking area permit. (This permit costs differently at different times. During Autumn is cost $40 per week and other times $30 per week)
TIMS Card $20
Permit only issued by the registered trekking company and license holder guide is mandatory for this trek.
When to Trek there
This trek can do during Spring and Autumn. Because during this season weather is normally very clear and there will be amazing views.
Spring – March, April, May
Autumn – September, October, November
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