Day 1Arrival in Kathmandu and transfer to hotel.

On first arrival at Kathmandu and Nepal International Airport received by our guide and staff with traditional greetings. Taking care of your baggage, and then a short drive to the hotel, located in the heart of a city near the exciting areas at Thamel. Check into your lovely rooms, after getting refreshed from the Jet-Lag, join in with other members for group briefing. Provided by your guide or Group Leader, offering information regarding the trek, hotels, local lodge.As well of local culture with do’s and don’ts, evening a group welcome dinner in a nice authentic Nepali Restaurants. Entertains the environment with folk cultural program as introduction to Nepalese heritage and culture.

Day 2Tour of Kathmandu heritage sites of great interest.

Morning after breakfast, at given time our city and cultural guide will receives you at the hotel. A short drive to the hub of Kathmandu city, for exciting tour of old Durbar Square / Palace Courtyard. The area is teemed with life and activities, a great way to soak into Nepalese cultures. Visiting historical and religious monuments listed in UNESCO World Heritage Sites most of the ancient buildings.After an interesting time at Durbar Square, a short drive to Nepal’s most important landmark, the Swayambhunath Stupa of more than 2,600 years old history. A Buddhist monument tucked on a hill top west of the city, from here visit the Hindu holy temple of Pashupatinath. The tour continues to large dome Stupa of Bouddhanath, as well known as ‘Little Tibet’. A great place to enjoy the tour of the world’s largest Stupa with all seeing eyes of Lord Buddha.Enjoying the day tour, transfer back to hotel rest of the afternoon preparation for the trekking and packing the right gear.

Day 3Drive to Machha Khola 900 m / 2,952 feet approx. 8 hours.

Start the long driving journey as early as possible, having some morning refreshment. As drive leads beyond Kathmandu valley and down to low warm paddy farm areas, village. Heading to a high hills and towards Gorkha district at Arughat town, located on the shelf of Buri-Gandaki River.From Arughat, on the same four wheel of changing to local vehicles for another few hour drives to Machha Khola. A small farm village for overnight stop, the name Machha Khola means a Fishing streams nearby.

Day 4Trek to Jagat 1,340 m -06 hours walks.

After a pleasant overnight in a farm village of Machha Khola, walk heads north towards Jagat hill village. The trail follows through several farm settlements and villages and within a forest of Sal trees and bamboo. Reaching Tatopani a place with natural hot-spring, from here climb to cooler hills and finally ending the walk at Jagat. A nice large village populated with mixed tribes of hill people and culture of both Hindu and Buddhism. Transfer intoa nice simple lodge, rest of the day time to observe the local village life.

Day 5Trek to Lokpa 2,240 m via Deng 1,800 m - 06 hrs.

From Jagat onwards, the trail follows uphill into a forested areas and then with ups and down. Reaching a nice spread out farm village of Philim, with neat
terraces of crops, growing maize, millets and wheat. After a possible rest for lunch stop, afternoon climb continues till a small village at Deng. Having a short break an hour walk uphill to a nice small farm village of Lokpa for overnight. Here onwards within Buddhist country of strong Tibetan culture and custom.

Day 6Trek to Chumling 2,386 m - 06 hrs.

Today’s walk heading towards Tsum areas, on leaving the Buri Gandaki River and main trail of Manaslu Circuit. As our route diverts north-east entering a narrow gorge then a short descent, as climb continues into rhododendron and pine forest through smaller farm villages. Then a final climb leads above Lungwa Khola to Chumling village for first overnight around Tsum Valley.

Day 7Trek to Chokang-Paro 3,010 m - 05 hrs.

Spending first night in the comfort of a small simple and nice lodge, from here altitude slowly gains higher. Facing excellent views of Ganesh Himal with Manaslu Himal range of peaks. Morning walks leads down to cross a bridge over Smatiking Khola, as views of Ganesh Himal remains constant. Which is also known called Yangra in local name for Ganesh Himal which above 7,422 m high. Walk slowly reaches Chokhang-Paro village for overnight stop, using a simple hut serves as lodge as well a home stay.

Day 8Trek to Nile 3,361 m visiting Millerepa cave - 06 hrs.

After Chokang-Paro, our route heads closer towards upper Tsum valley and to Nile (Ne-lay). Morning starts with climb reaching an open exposed valley around windswept terrain, with few small trees of willow and populus that survives around high arid country. The walk continues with climb along with views of Ganesh and Manaslu Himal. After a pleasant nice walk reaching Nile for overnight halt, but before Nile. Taking a side trip visiting a historical meditation cave of 11th Century Saint Millerepa, a famous Guru among Buddhist followers. Millerepa was a poet, singer and tantric guru his folk-song and stories are still remembered by all Tibetans and Buddhist.Nile one of the loveliest village around Tsum Valley, having better lodge accommodation and food menu for trekkers delights.

Day 9Trek to Mu Gompa 3,700 m - 04 hrs.

Morning walk starts on reaching the highest point at Mu Gompa and the main destination of the adventure. Walk continues with climb on a higher terrain facing wonderful views of towering peaks on route to Mu Gompa. After hours of good scenic walk reaching at a small settlement of Mu Gompa for overnight stop.The highest spot with an oldest monastery of Tsum Valley, the monastery old and small building built with mud and stone. But the interior houses important ancient relics and idols of Lord Buddha and other famous Gurus.

Day 10Trek to Rachen Gompa 3, 240 m -04 hrs.

Another short day walk after an interesting time at Mu Gompa, the return journey takes to impressive monastery at Rachen Gompa. Morning walk on gradual path with few short climbs and down through smaller settlements of Yak and cattle herders. Finally ending the day on reaching Rachen Gompa for overnight stop, transfer into a small simple lodge, and afternoon tour of Rachen monastery.

Day 11Trek back to Chumling - 05 hrs.

Today last day around Tsum valley, morning starts with long downhill to Chumling village, heading past few farm areas. Then reaching the tree lines, as walk get better following a nice gradual trail lined with Buddhist monument of prayer walls. As walk reaches Chumling village for last overnight stop within Tsum Valley.

Day 12Trek to Lokpa 2,240 m - 05 hrs.

On leaving the last village of Tsum Valley, return journey on the same interesting route to Lokpa. Back on the main trail of Manaslu Circuit, transfer into a nice simple lodge and enjoy the afternoon marveling the surrounding scenery.

Day 13Trek to Jagat 1,340 m - 05 hrs.

From Lokpa village, morning on downhill following a river downstream facing views of waterfalls. Walk continues through Samba, Tingding Chhupyang to Philim village, and then another hour of descent reaches Jagat village for overnight stop.

Day 14Trek to Machha-Khola - 05 hrs.

Spending the last overnight on the high hill village at Jagat, morning on downhill to low warm paddy fields. Walk follows Burlung Khola and to Tatopani small village, as trail leads Yaruphant. Continue descending past few farm villages and well-tended fields following the Budi-Gandaki to Machha-Khola for last overnight around Gorkha district.

Day 15Drive to Kathmandu-07 hours.

Leaving the farm country of Gorkha, starting early morning for a long drive to Kathmandu. The overland journey leads downhill to Arughat town, and then route diverts towards Dhading areas. As drive continues on winding dirt road and then finally reaching the main highway near Trisuli River. The drive get much better on main highway through many warm village and towns. Then uphill reaching the valley outskirt to enter Kathmandu city. Reaching Kathmandu by late afternoon or evening time just before dinner time. After a grand marvelous adventure on Tsum Valley.

Day 16Free day in Kathmandu for individual activities.

Enjoy the full free day in Kathmandu relaxing and recalling the memories of wonderful Tsum Valley Trek. Options for an exciting tour of Patan / Lalitpur and Bhaktapur, or enjoy individual activities shopping souvenirs of Nepal.

Day 17International departure for homeward bound.

Last day in Kathmandu and in amazing country Nepal, as per your international flight time our staff transfer you to the airport. Then bid farewell to guide and staff as you enter the airport terminal for homeward bound flight, after a marvelous enjoyable adventure on Tsum Valley Trekking.

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