Tsum Valley, also known as the ‘Hidden Valley’, is an exclusive trekking destination with beautiful vertical routes that takes trekkers up through beautiful terrain. 

Part of a restricted area, this trek only opened to tourists in 2007 as part of an effort to make a Trans Himalaya Regional trail across Nepal. Tsum' is derived from Tibetan word 'Tsombo' which means vivid. Traditionally the Tsum Valley was a culturally distinct geographical area called 'Tsum Tso Chhuksums,' which means thirteen provinces ruled as a single territory. The altitude in Tsum Valley varies from 1905 in Lhokpa to 5093m at Negula Dhojyang Pass on the Tibetan border. The valley occupies an area about 1663sq.km and is surrounded by the Buddha Himal and Himal Chuli to the West, Ganesh Himal to the South, and Sringi Himal to the North. The Valley includes two remote villages, Chhekampar (Upper Tsum) and Chumchhet (Lower Tsum). Due to its remoteness ancient relics are still seen all around the valley.

Chhumchhet and Chhekampar are two of the most remote villages in the Gorkha district. Despite having tremendous potential for tourism development, Tsum Valley is yet to reap benefits from its immense tourism prospects because of its recent opening. People in the Tsum Valley still practice a polyandry system (one woman with multiple husbands), and they have a very unique cultural tradition and their own dialect. They celebrate unique festivals like Lhosar, Dhacyhang, Daka Dawa, Faning, and others. If you plan accordingly, it is possible to go during one of these festivals. Many Tsumbas (residents of the Tsum Valley) report that they have seen or found the signs of Mehti, commonly referred as the 'Yeti' or ' Abominable Snowman'.

The trek starts from Soti Kholat and follows the snaking Budi Gandaki River before passing through a beautiful deep gorge before climbing up

in order to offer glorious panorama of Sringi Himal, Ganesh Himal and Baudha Himal. 

Day 01: Arrival in Tribhuwan International airport in Kathmandu & Transfer to Hotel (1,300m/4,264ft)

Day 02: Trek preparation day / Sightseeing trip if interested.

Day 03: Drive Kathmandu to Soti Khola (700m/2,296ft): 7-8 hours.

Day 04: Trek Soti Khola to Maccha Khola (870m/2,952ft): 6-7 hours

Day 05: Trek Maccha Khola to Jagat (2340m/7676ft): 6-7 hours

Day 06: Trek Jagat to Chisopani (1660m/5,445ft): 4-5 hours

Day 07: Trek Chisopani to Chumling (2,386m/7,827ft): 6 - 7 hours

Day 08: Trek Chumling to Chokhangparo (3,010m/9,903ft): 4-5 hours

Day 09: Trek Chokhangparo to Nile (3,361m/11,058ft): 5-6 hours

Day 10: Trek Nile to Mu Gompa (3,700m/12,174ft): 3 hours

Day 11: Rest day, Mu Gompa, sightseeing

Day 12: Trek Mu Gompa to Burgi Village (3,245m/10644ft) via Milarepa cave: 5 hours

Day 13: Trek Burgi village -Chumling (2,386/7,827ft): 5-6 hours

Day 14: Trek Chumling to Philim (1,570m/5,103ft): 6-7 hours

Day 15: Trek Philim to Khorlabesi (970m/3182ft): 6-7 hours

Day 16: Trek Khorlabesi to Soti Khola (700m/2,296ft): 6-7 hours

Day 17: Drive Soti Khola to Kathmandu (600m/1,968ft):  7-8 hours

Service Included

• Airport transfer for pickup and drop off
• Transfer Kathmandu to Sotikhola and drive back to Kathmandu
• 3 nights hotel accommodation at 3 star hotels in Kathmandu
• Special trekking permit fee
• Manaslu conservation project permit fee
• TIMS fee
• All the meals during the trek (breakfast, lunches, dinner, and tea/coffee)
• An experienced English speaking trekking guide and required cook, assistant cook, kitchen boys, porters and their wage, insurance (personal and medical), accommodation, meal and equipment
• 2 man sleeping tent, dinning tent, kitchen tent, toilet tent, shower tent during the trek
• Required kitchen utensils
• Office service charge
• Government tax

Service Exclude

• All meals (lunch and dinner) in Katmandu
• Your Travel Insurance 
• Extra porter, extra night hotel in Kathmandu if you arrive early or late departure than planned itinerary
• Expenses such as alcoholic beverages, coke, bottled water, hot water for showers, phone call, laundry service, etc.
• Trekking Equipment and personal equipment
• Tips for guide, porters, driver 

Trekking Boots

Woolen Socks

Gaiters

Rucksack

Camp / Lodge footwear

Thermal Underwear

Walking trousers

Track suit

Weatherproof trousers

T-shirts

Polar fleece pullover(s) and/or jacket

Woolen Shirt

Woolen cap

Sun glass

Woolen Gloves

Neck scarf

Sunglasses

Down booties

Kit Bag

Sleeping Bag + inner sheet

Map / books

Down jacket - depending on season and area visited

Gortex Jacket / Polo Jackets

Sleeping Bag

Weatherproof jacket

Small Towel

Trekking Stick

Small day pack

Torch with battery

First aid equipments and medicine

Water carrying bottles

Water purifying drops

Camera, film with batteries