‘Tsum’ is derived from Tibetan word ‘Tsombo’,which means vivid.Traditionally Tsum Valey was a culturally distinct geographical area called ‘Tsum Tso Chucksums’, which means thirteen provinces ruled as a single teritory.The altitude in Tsum Valey treks varies from 1905 in Lhokpa to over 5093m at Ngula Dhojhang pass on the Tibetan border.The valey occupies an area of about 1663 sq.km.The Hidden valey is surrounded by the Budha Himal and Himal Chuli to the west,Ganesh Himal to the south,and Sringi Himal to the North.The valey includes two remot VDCs Chhekampar(Upper Tsum)and Chumchet (Lower Tsum).Due to its remoteness,the ancient relics are still seen.
People in Tsum Vley still practice polyandry system and they have unique culture,tradition and their own dialect.They celebrate unique culture festivals like Lhosar,Dhacyhang,Saka Dawa,faning and others.Many Tsumbas (Resident of Tsum Valey) report that they have seen or found the signs of Mehti,commonly referred as the ‘Yeti’ or ‘Abominable Snowman’.

The Tsum valey Trek begins from Arughat in Gorkha district,which is easily accessible from Kathmandu.The exploration team has recommended three different itineraries in Tsum Valey.

Best Season:
May to July And August to September

Tsum Valey Trekking itinerary:
Itinerary I:
01. Kathmandu – Arughat
02. Arughat – Liding
03. Liding – Machha Khola
04. Machha Khola – Jagat
05. Jagat – Lokpa
06. Lokpa - Chumling
07. Chumling – Chhokangparo
08. Chhokangparo – Chhule – Nile
09. Chhule – Nile – Mu Gumpa
10. Rest Day
11. Mu Gumpa – Rachen Gumpa
12. Rachen Gumpa – Dhumje
13. Dhumje – Gumba Lungdang
14. Gumba Lungdang – Ripchet
15. Ripchet – Doban
16. Doban – Soti Khola
17. Soti Khola – Arughat
18. Arughat – Kathmandu

Itinerary II:
1. Kathmandu-Arughat
2. Arughat-Liding
3. Liding-Machha Khola
4. Machha Khola-Jagat
5. Jagat-Lokpa
6. Lokpa-Chumling
7. Chumling-Chhokangparo
8. Chhokangparo-Chule-Nile
9. Chule-Nile-Chho Syong
10. Chho Syong-Dupchet
11. Dupchet-Chhemdo
12. Chhemdo-Chhekya
13. Chhekya-Danchet
14. Danchet-Yamdro
15. Yamdro-Bhajyo
16. Bhajyo-Thongbu
17. Thongbu-Lungdang
18. Lungdang-Rachen Gumba
19. Rachen Gumba-Dhumje
20. Dhumje-Gumba Lungdang
21. Gumba Lungdang-Ripchet
22. Ripchet-Doban
23. Doban –Soti Khola
24. Soti Khola-Arughat
25. Arughat-Kathmandu


Itinerary III:
1. Kathmandu-Arughat
2. Arughat-Liding
3. Liding-Machha Khola
4. Machha Khola-Doban
5. Doban-Phillim
6. Phillim-Chumling
7. Chumling-Chhokangparo
8. Rest Day at Chhokangparo
9. Chhokangparo-Nile
10. Nile-Bhajyo(Chhekya)
11. Rest Day at Bhajyo(Chhekya)
12. Bhajyo-Rachen Gumba
13. Rachen Gumba-Chumje
14. Chumje-Bihi
15. Bihi-Namrung
16. Namrung-Lho
17. Lho-Sama Gaun
18. Sama Gaun-Samdo
19. Samdo-High Camp (Ekle Bhatti)
20. High Camp-Bhimthang
21. Bhimthang-Dharapani
22. Dharapani-Ghermu
23. Ghermu-Bhulbule or Besisahar
24. Besisahar-Kathmandu

About Cost for Itinerary I, II and III: Please email us to receive good price & more info!!

The cost Includes:
All meals and accommodation en route to and from Kathmandu. All group camping equipment (such as sleeping, dining, cooking and toilet tents, etc). Experienced Sherpa guide with necessary number of porters for your trip. Sherpa and porter allowance and insurance. Airport transfers on arrival and departure for international flights. Hotel in Kathmandu (4 nights). National park entrance fees.

The cost does not include:
 International airfare.  Visa fees  Travel insurance.  Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu.  Personal clothing, equipment, expenses and tips.  International departure tax.  Price rises beyond our control (e.g.; increase in permit fees, airfares).