Fixed Departure Tsum Valley Trek 2011 |
The Tsum Valley trekking is a sacred Himalayan pilgrimage valley situated in a trans-Himalayan region of Gorkha, Nepal. The Tsum Valley's acquaintance with Tibet, natural beauty and its pristine culture make this trekking unique. Tsum comes from the Tibetan work 'Tsombo', which means vivid. Against the majestic backdrop of the Sringi Himal, Ganesh Himal, and Baudha Himal ranges, this serene Himalayan valley is rich in ancient art, culture, and religion. The local people are mostly of Tibetan origin and seek a unique dialect. They celebrate unique festivals like Lhosar, Dhacyhang, Saka Dawa, Faning and others. Trails are strewn with artistic chortens and lined with mani walls made of thousands of stone slabs carved with deities and prayers. The Tsum valley has a long history of Buddhism. The Buddhist saint Milarepa is believed to have meditated in the caves of there mountains. Traditionally Tsum valley was a culturally distinct geographical area called 'Tsum Tso Chuksum', which means ‘Thirteen provinces ruled as a single territory’. The ancient remains of the Tsum Kingdom are still visible today. Due to its remoteness and inaccessibility, this sacred valley and its people have been bypassed by mainstream development for centuries. As a result, the unique culture of this valley has remained intact. The Tsum Valley Treks begins from Arughat in Gorkha district, which is easily accessible from Kathmandu.
Tsum Valley Trekking Itinerary:
Day 01 Arrival and transfer to hotel overnight at hotel
Day 02 Sightseeing around Kathmandu and overnight at hotel
Day 03 Kathmandu drive bus to Arughat (535m)
Day 04 Arughat trek to Liding (860m)
Day 05 Liding trek to Machhalkola (930m)
Day 06 Machhalkola trek to Jagat (1410m)
Day 07 Jagat trek to Lakpa (2040m)
Day 08 Lakpa trek to Chumling (2361m)
Day 09 Chumling trek to Chhokangparo (3010m)
Day 10 Chhokangparo trek to Chhule-Nile (3361m)
Day 11 Chhule-Nile trek to Mu Gompa (3700m)
Day 12 Mu Gompa trek to Rachen Gompa (3240m)
Day 13 Rachen Gompa trek to Dumje (2440m)
Day 14 Dumje trek to Gumba Lungdang (3200m)
Day 15 Gumba Lungdang trek to Ripchet (2468m)
Day 16 Ripchet trek to Dobhan (1070m)
Day 17 Dobhan trek to Soti khola (720m)
Day 18 Soti Khola trek to Arughat (535m)
Day 19 Arughat drive bus to Kathmandu
Day 20 Free day in Kathmandu overnight at hotel.
Day 21 Drive to Kathmandu international Airport for your onward destination
Cost:
Per person: USD 3150.00
04-05 Person USD 2175.00 per person
06-07 Person USD 1965.00 per person
08-10 Person USD 1845.00 per person
11-16 Person USD 1630.00 per person
Service Includes:
- 4 nights Hotel in Kathmandu B/B basis
- 1 Sirdar, 1 cook and kitchen Boy & helper
- 1 Sherpa every 4 members
- 2 porters per member
- Porters equipment & sleeping tent
- Food during the trek 3 meals a day
- 2 men tent, Foam mattress
- Dining tent, kitchen tent, toilets tent, tables & chairs
- All necessary kitchen utensils
- National Park fee
- TIMS Permit fee (Trekkers’ Information Management System)
- Insurance for Nepalese staff
- Airport/Hotel/Airport transfers
- Groud transportation as per itinerary
Services Excludes:
- Lunch & Dinner during Kathmandu stay.
- Personal equipment
- High risk medical Insurance
- International Air Ticket
- International airport tax US$ 30.00 per person
- Alcoholic beverages & telephone calls
- Nepal Visa Fee US$ 30.00 Per person
- Emergency rescue evacuation if required
- KTM Entrance fees during Sightseeing
- Personal nature expenses
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