The Tsum Valley is a sacred Himalayan pilgrimage valley situated in a Trans Himalayan region of Gorkha, Nepal. Tsum comes from the Tibetan work 'Tsombo', which means vivid.

Tsum valley lies in Gorkha district and comprises two remote villages called Chumchet and Chhekampar. The name Tsum came from the Tibetan word called Tsombo, which means vivid. Traditionally Tsum valley was a very distinct place geographically and culturally therefore was called Tsum Tso Chuksums, which means thirteen provinces ruled as a single territory. This land is so unexplored that many religious and archeological relics are still intact at many places in Tsum. People in Tsum Valley still practise polyandry system and they have unique culture, tradition and a dialect of their own. Their unique festivals observed here are Lhosar, Dhacyhang, Saka Dawa, Faning among others. The residents of Tsum valley are called Tsumbas. The most interesting fact is that many Tsumbas have claimed to have seen or encountered Mehti, most commonly referred as the Yeti. The valley occupies an area of about 1663 sq.​km. The lowest point of Tsum Valley trek is Lhokpa (1905 M) and the highest is Ngula Dho jhyang Pass (over 5093m) on the Tibetan border. The Hidden Valley is surrounded by the Baudha Himal and Himal Chuli to the west, Ganesh Himal to the south, and Sringi Himal to the North. Chhekampar village is called the Upper Tsum while Chumchet village is called the Lower Tsum.

Tsum Valley has a population of about 4000 people of the indigenous ethnic group known as “Tsumbas” with some 300 Tsumba people living in Kathmandu while another 200 live abroad. The Tsum Valley Welfare Committee was formed in the 1990s to provide a social network, not only for social get-togethers but also to provide much needed support during crises such as illness and death. Many young social activists who joined at that time have continued to participate in and contribute to the activities. Although right now limited to the Kathmandu Valley, our team has a long-term mission and vision to help develop the Tsum Valley which is one of the most remote and isolated areas in the world, thus assisting its underprivileged inhabitants.

Tsum Valley Festivals:
Numerous festivals, several mask dances and rituals are celebrated throughout the year in the Tsum Valley preserving the century old practices.

Losar: LO means year and SAR means new, the Tibetan word meant of Happy Losar (Tibetan New Year) celebrated according to the Tibetan Lunar Calendar offering large quantities of incense to appease the local spirits, deities and protectors. Tsumbas of the lower Tsum Valley celebrate Losar earlier than the upper Tsum people

Dhachyang (The horse Festival): The second most important festival of this region is celebrated on a slightly different date than the normal Dec/Jan. Committed to the welfare of the people, it is celebrated by the active male participants holding horse races leaving women to join in the evening for dancing and singing.

Happy Saka Dawa: The full moon day of Saka Dawa commemorates Lord Buddha's birth, enlightenment, and parinirvana. As cited by Lama Zopa Rinpoche in the Vinaya text Treasure of Quotations and Logic, virtuous actions done on this day (fall in May) are multiplied one hundred million times. Rituals are performed at local gumbas, monasteries and nunneries and the devotees take fasting during this time.

Faning: In mid-August with nutritious and yummy, this festival commemorates the attainment of internal energy from any food, including water. For any other information on the Tsum Valley and Tsum Valley Trekking. Please feel free to Contact to Nepal Visitors office in Kathmandu.
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Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu.
Day 02: Kathmandu Sightseeing Tour (1350m full day)
Day 03: Drive Kathmandu to Arughat (535m-10 hours by bus)
Day 04: Trek Arughat to Liding (860m 4 hours walk)
Day 05: Liding - Machha Khola (930m 5 hours walk)
Day 06: Machha Khola - Jagat (1410m 6 hours walk)
Day 07: Jagat - Lokpa (2040m 5 hours walk)
Day 08: Lokpa – Chumling (2363m 3.5 hours walk)
Day 09: Chumling - Chhokangparo (3010m 8 hours walk)
Day 10: Chhokangparo - Chhule-Nile (3361m 4.5 hours walk)
Day 11: Chhule-Nile - Mu Gumpa (3700m 3 hours walk)
Day 12: Mu Gumpa to Rachen Gumpa (3240m 4.5 hours walk)
Day 13: Rachen Gumpa to Dhumje (2440m 6.5 hours walk)
Day 14: Dhumje to Gumba Lungdan (3200m 4 hours walk)
Day 15: Gumba Lungdang to Ripchet (2468m 5 hours walk)
Day 16: Ripchet to Philim (2040m 5 hours walk)
Day 17: Philim to Khorla Bensi (1440m 4 hours walk)
Day 18: Khorla Bensi to Laapu Bensi (940m 4 hours walk)
Day 19: Laapu Bensi to Arughat (535m 5 hours walk)
Day 20: Arughat to Kathmandu (1350m 10 hours by bus)
Day 21: Free day in kathmandu for shopping (1350m full day)
Day 22: Final Departure for your own destination

• Airport pickup and drop service by Nepal Visitors Trekking and Walking (p). Ltd

• 4 Nights Five Star hotel accommodation in Kathmandu with Bed & Breakfast as per itinerary.

• Kathmandu Sightseeing by private vehicle.

• Tsum Valley Trek Permit fee.

• Tsum Valley Trekking Equipment like tents, Dining tent, Kitchen Tent, Toilet Tent, Table and chairs, during the trekking.

• Manaslu Conservation Permit.

• Meals: Meals during the trekking (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
  Guide, Cook, Sherpa, Kitchen helper & necessary porters

• Airport transfer.

• Kathmandu - Arughat - Kathmandu by vehicle.

• Staffs insurance, their food & daily allowance.

• Lunch & dinner in Kathmandu.

• Kathmandu Sightseeing entrance fees.

• Personal equipment for Tsum valley Trek.

• Personal Insurance for travel to Nepal.

• Emergency Rescue evacuation.

• Trekking Sleeping bag.

• Personal expenses.

• Tiping (Tips) to staffs.

• Bar bills, Mineral water.

• Airport departures taxes.

• Road blocks and Strike

 Contact for Tsum Valley Trekking.

Travellers to Nepal should check their travel & trekking insurance policy to ensure they are covered for while in nepal travel. If request we can also ensure yours insurance. If guest will booked the tsum valley trek package through Nepal Visitors. The 10% of total profit goes to  Tsum Welfare Committee (TWC)