Himalayan Ecological Trekking

Tsum Valley Trekking

   
     Tibet maybe politically part of China, but the richness of Tibetan culture continues undisturbed in this sacred valley of Tsum, Nepal. Nestled between the grandeur of the Himalayas, people continue to live as they have always done for hundreds of years. The Tsum Valley is a timeless area, unknown to the majority of people, whos name in the Tibetan language translates to that which refers to that which is *separated*. There are no accessible roads that lead to the area so the only way of entrance is via: the *pathways* of the river that cuts through the heart of the Tsum Valley, the Syar river bisects the valley allowing passage through a narrow gorge. Trade connection is still highly connected with Tibet. Here the people practice Tibetan Buddhism. Local legend believe that Melarepa, who entered into this valley as pigeon who meditated in the different caves, and which became as holy points as monasteries which has been the case for centuries, whereby 14 Buddhist monasteries are situated alongside the valley and mountain foothills together with just 6 schools that offer only a primary level of education, each family here follow the tradition of allowing only their second son/daughter to be entered into a monastic lifestyle who have to remain celebrate. The communities are very devout in the non - sacrifice of animals and only consume meat which has died of natural causes, as a result the animal kingdom live in perfect harmony with the local population. transformed himself into a pigeon after entering the valley and after meditating in a cave for a period of time created an energy field that transformed the minds of the community and so by evoked an attitude of non-violence. Life has always been hard for the Tibetan community having to survive in such an environment, most children do not go to school as the demands of the families require that they help out with farming duties and the up keep of the home which reflects the poverty levels of these people. Farmland is scarce in this area but the valley has been able to maintain food supplies since the arrival of the people from as far back as the 10th.century. People in this valley celebrate the festivals : Tibetan Lhosar and Dajong. Dajong is the festival which is valid only in this valley in Nepal. This festival starts with great preparation of feasting & gathering together, horse racing. Festival starts by worshiping in the Pironphuk Monastery, where Melarepa entered into this cave transforming his person to become a pidgeon and then subsequently went into  meditation in the 10th Century, later a puja programme in the Rachen Monastery together with singing and dancing. Dajong is celebrated as acknowledgement to God for a good harvesting aa well as for the season & climate in the valley.

A journey to this region accounts for a minimum of 15 days trekking; the area has begun development whereby converted homes are
now being utilized for accommodation and restaurant facilities. The arrival of visitors will immensely benefit the area economically.
   The presence of trekkers in the valley will enhance the local community who do not feel in anyway intimidated by such visitations as
they are very peaceful in nature who live in a dedicated manner towards their master the Dali Lama.
 For those who choose to participate in this trekking program will subsequently reflect on an experience of a lifetime, stepping into a timeless zone of richness in regards to Tibetan culture and its surrounding beauty.
The area is open for programs for most of the year, although the monsoon season{June-early September} can occasionally discourage some
people but then again each season gives a different dimension to this sacred valley.

Itinerary

 

Itinerary: 

Day:

Date

Destination

Elevation in Mtrs.

Comments.
  1.  

 

Depart Home country.

 

 
  1.  

 

Arrival KTM

1350

Pick up from airport , drop to Hotel Vajra or, Similar category 
  1.  

 

KTM

,,

Visit of Soyambhunat, & Bouddhanath.

4 

 

Aarughat

535

6 hrs chartered jeep or, bus  drive to Aaarughat, Camp in Budigandaki river bank.

5 

 

Lobu Bensee

880

6 hrs walk along the Budigandaki River bank through the farming land and typical Gurung villages.

6 

 

Tatopani

990+

Low land along the Budigandaki river but narrow valley find less cultivated area. camp beside the hot spring. In narrow valley by the river bank.

7 

 

Philim

1570

Enter the restricted area. Forward to the mountain side along the Budhi Gandaki river Georges. Less and less cultivation.

8 

 

Chumling via Lokpa

2390

Follow the river side hills above Budigandaki river. After lunch leave the trail of Manasalu round and begin wild trail as starting point towards Tsum valley. Camp at Chumling 2  small Gurung villages. Approximate 6.30 hrs. More forestry trail.

9 

 

Chhekampar

2600+

Approx 5.30 hrs flat & up hill and some hrs slow accent  through the alpine forest. Chhekampar is the starting point of the Tsum valley. Ancient settlement of the Gurung people on Tibetan culture. Starts also as the forbidden valley of scarifying any living things. The valley starts in between two Himalayan ranges of Ganesh Himal.

10 

 

Rachen Gompa.

3240

Approx 3 hrs slow accent through the local villages and wider cultivated land, partly pine forest, arrive at Nunnery monastery in Rachen,  where 125 Nuns live for study.

 

11 

 

Nille-Rolmi Mu Gompa

3660++

Day walk along the wide and alpine valley very slow accent for 5.30 hrs. Nile is a last village & Mu Gompa is the last monastery in this valley towards the Tibet border.

12 

 

Bhajyo.

4030

Slow accent along the valley up to your camp. Complete view of the mountain sides in this highland.

13 

 

Bhajyo

 

Excursion to Tibet border 5093 Mts to Ngula Pass for 4 hrs up and 3 hrs decent  back to Camp

14 

 

Bhajyo.

 

Day for rest.

15 

 

Rachen Gompa.

 

Approx 6.5 hrs decent to Rachen Gompa.

16

 

Rachen Gompa

 

Visit of the Melarepa cave, and the cave monastery, Rachen Monastery and attend the festival Dajong there with the local villagers.

 

 (group may need to adjust the itinerary for few days to get the day of festival in Rachen Gompa) 

17 

 

Tsumling.

 

 6.30 hrs decent the same way back.

18 

 

Jagat.

 

6.30 hrs ,,

19 

 

Dovan

 

,,

20.

 

Soti Khola end of trek

 

Camp

21.

 

 Kathmandu by jeep

 

1 hr local jeep drive to Aaarughat and further drive to Kathmandu by chartered Jeep or, bus.

      22.

 

Departure

 

Drop to airport , program End .

 

Note:

1.         The local settlements are in: Chumling, Chhekampar, Lamagaon, Rachen, Nile   and Chule.

2.         Group can avoid going up to Bhajyo and Tibet border further from Mu Gompa to          avoid higher altitude. Saving these 4 days gives the alternate to Ganesh Himal            Base camp via another big nunnery monastery (Gomba Landung). The trail leaves into another valley bellow from Chhekampar. This is a complete wild valley        without any cultivation and settlements. So, group needs to sleep in the tented         camp.

3.         Group up to 8 foreign pax, can apply as home stay trip up to Mu Gompa from   beginning besides the trips to Tibet border via Bhajyo and to the Ganesh Himal       BC via Gumba Lungdang.

4.         The best Home stay points will be in Chumling village, Chhekampar, Lamagaon             and in Nile/Chule as they are the bigger villages on real traditional style. How        ever, this trip can be done as community home stay if not going up to Bhajyo-            Tibet border.

5.         Language of the Tsum people is Tibetan & religion Buddhist.

6.         Wild lives: Wild deers, Himalayan Thar, Monkeys, bears, many species of the   birds.

7.         Walking Trail Moderates.

Price chat:

Paying Pax

Price per person in US$

Hotel in KTM

German Tour leader

7 -8

2080

Extra

FOC

9-10

1990

‘’

FOC

11-12

1950

‘’

FOC

 

 

Single Supplement Per person- U$ 250.00

 

 

Cost includes:

1.                  Two way reserved Bus to Aarughat and back to                                                     Kathmandu.

2.                  Necessary camp / Kitchen staffs/Guide!

3.                  All the camp and kitchen equipments.

4.                  All the Camp/kitchen charges made by the locals.

5.                  Monasteries entry   fees.

6.                  Manaslu Conservation area entry fee.

7.                  SPL permits for Tsum valley.

8.                  All the meals and fuels supplying either in camp or as home stay plan.

9.                  Staffs Insurance.

10.               3 Nights Hotel Vajra on BB plan

11.              Airport Transfers as plan.

12.        Kathmandu S-seeing as per the itinerary & the entry fees.

 

Not includes in the price:

1.                  Tips to the camp/kitchen staffs.

2.                  Personal medical coverage Insurance.

3.                  Alcoholic and any bottlers drinks.

 

 

 

Trip Facts

  • Trip Duration : 19 Days :
  • Trip Grading : Moderate
  • Trip Activity : Trekking
  • Trip Destination : Nepal
  • Trip Type : Manaslu Trek

News & Events

Tibet travel permit
Monday, 14 May 2012
Tibet Travel permit rule is slightly changed recently but the authentic noticed has not come out yet.   
Tsum, hidden or, Separated valley
Sunday, 25 March 2012
Tsum means Separated and hidden. Actually this newly opened area for the foreign visitors and in fact it is as separated valley in between Tibetan Plateau and Trans Himalaya. This valley is located north of Mt. Ganesh Himal. It's main fact is non violent and very deep in Buddhist religion, countless Stupas and Mani walls along and through the valley. All people are Buddhist with Tibetan customs & Language.Even though it is newly opened for Tourist this Himalayan Ecological Trekking (P.) Ltd is already launched this area as home stay tours in this valley. 2-3 weeks duration is recommendable  to complete this un-touched nature.  
Tsum, hidden or, Separated valley
Sunday, 25 March 2012
Tsum means Separated and hidden. Actually this newly opened area for the foreign visitors and in fact it is as separated valley in between Tibetan Plateau and Trans Himalaya. This valley is located north of Mt. Ganesh Himal. It's main fact is non violent and very deep in Buddhist religion, countless Stupas and Mani walls along and through the valley. All people are Buddhist with Tibetan customs & Language.Even though it is newly opened for Tourist this Himalayan Ecological Trekking (P.) Ltd is already launched this area as home stay tours in this valley. 2-3 weeks duration is recommendable  to complete this un-touched nature.  
Budget airlines may shift to Tarai
Sunday, 05 June 2011
Usually, dry & sunny spring passed with weekly heavy rain this year. So, high snowing in the Mountain and greenery is grown in the earliest than usual. 
New nature in the Himalaya
Saturday, 09 April 2011
HET has just launched a new program in the remote area behind the Himalaya named Tsum Valley, which is a fragile land of heaven of Buddhist culture and deep beauty & silence of nature.   No scarify of living beings, and countless stupas/Chorten , peace and happy people, landscapes and Charming Himalayas of Ganesh Himala are the major attraction of this valley. Probably this is only the valley where any one smells of untouched nature.   

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