Trip Overview
The Tsum Valley is a sacred pilgrimage site which situates in northern Gorkha. Tsum Tibetan word "Tsombo" which means vivid. The trail heads upper Budi Gandaki River Valley through unexplored countryside inhabited by the Gurung community. Upper Tsum valley open from Chhokangparo, where “Tsombo" welcomes you with traditional Tibetan Chiya (butter tea) and local meal. The Tsum Valley is extensively rich in cultural point of view. The valley is dewls with gompas (Buddhist monasteries), chortens and mani walls. The longest mani walls Dzong and Phurpe.
Trip Outline
Day 01
Kathmandu, 1360m
Day 02
Kathmandu Sightseeing
Day 03
From Kathmandu drive to Arughat Bazaar by bus (7-8 hrs) and trek to Arkhet Bazar (2 hrs)
Day 04
Arkhet Bazar to Machha Khola (6 hrs)
Day 05
Machha Khola to Yaru khola (6 hrs)
Day 06
Yaru khola to Lokpa (6-7 hrs)
Day 07
Lokpa to Chumling (Lower Tsum) (4-5 hrs)
Day 08
Chumling to Chhokangparo (Upper Tsum) (7 hrs)
Day 09
Chhokangparo to Nile/Chhule, visit Milarepa Piren Phu Cave on the way (4-5 hrs)
Day 10
Nile/Chhule to Mu Gompa (3700 m), visit Dhephyudonma Gompa (4060 m) (4-5 hrs)
Day 11
Mu Gompa to Rachen Gompa, visit Gonhgye Gompa (Nyigma-pa Buddhist sect) (5 hrs)
Day 12
Rachen Gompa to Dumje (6-7 hrs)
Day 13
Dumje to Philim (cross Ripchet) (7-8 hrs)
Day 14
Philim to Tatopani (7-8 hrs)
Day 15
Tatopani to Lapubeshi (6-7 hrs)
Day 16
Lapubeshi to Arughat Bazar (5-6 hrs)
Day 17
Drive to Kathmandu by bus (6-7 hrs)
Day 18
Katmandu Departure
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