Tsum Valley Trek- A comprehensive Guideline

Trip Fact

The Tsum Valley Trek is one of Nepal's most profound remote treks. The trek leads you through the shadow of the world’s eighth tallest mountain Mt. Manaslu(8163m) including the biggest mountain pass Larkey la Pass (5106m). Although the trials give insight into some Tibetan villages, The trek provides a diverse cultural immersion of Gurung, Tamang, Magar, Sherpa, and some Tibetan inhabitants.

The treks not only create an opportunity to walk through the typical Nepalese village, crossing big rivers, suspension bridges, rocky paths, wooden bridges, Valley, and lush forests but also provide a chance to immerse into a deep mixed culture and traditions. Manaslu Region is home to diverse cultures and authentic people.

Tsum Valley Trekking is a less crowded and more popular trekking, that lies in the Himalayas of northern Nepal. It has a border connection with Tibet's autonomous region. Manaslu region is recognized as a restricted zone and open for trekkers in 1991 AD. Manaslu Conservation Area is also home to varieties of flora and fauna including snow leopards, musk deer, and red panda. Besides, the Manaslu Region has a lot to offer trekkers including influenced Tibetan culture scenic beauty of the high Himalayas, and high-altitude glacier lake.

The Tsum Valley Trek starts from the historical village Soti Khola or Machhe Khola after a long hour’s drive from Kathmandu. The trails take you Slightly via Jagat, Lokpa, Chumling, Chhokangparo, Mu Gumpa, Gumba Lungdang, Ganesh Himal Base Camp, sellers, and followingly back to Kathmandu via Machhakhola. Along theManaslu Circuit Trek, Manaslu Trekking, Manaslu Tsum valley Trek, Manslu Base Camp Trek. Tsum Valley Trek, Manaslu Trek via Lakey La Pass.

Tsum Valley Trek Highlights

• Simultaneously, check into the ancient village's less crowded trekking trails.
• Off-beaten trails lead through lush rhododendron forest, alpine posture, and a unique village.
• Witness snow-capped mountains including the world’s eighth-highest peak.
• Immerse into the mixed culture along with Tibetan culture.
• Exploring the high-altitude ancient monastery, Gumbas, Stupa, and meditation cave.
• If lucky enough to capture a snow leopard.
• Astonishing view of Mt. Manaslu, Ganesh Hima, Himchuli, and other surrounding mountains.
• The trails open for travelers in 2008 AD.
• Walk over the cantilever bridge with the river range below.
• Wildlife encounters like, Musk deer, Himalayan Thar, Blue Sheep, and red panda.

Tsum Valley Trekking 2024/2025

Tsum Valley Trek, those who want to trek far from a hustling and bustling city to enjoy the natural view, and cultural experience with the target of conquering every corner of the Nepalese remote lifestyle. Trekking in Manaslu region has a point of advantage that motivates travelers to conquer more adventure. Tsum Valley Trekkingprovides you with an outstanding trail and an amazing experience. Recreation Holidays has many years of experience, organizing trekking and tours in Nepal. Contact us to learn more about Trekking in Nepal.

An essential requirement for the Tsum Valley Trek

Tsum Valley is a challenging trek that leads you toward high altitude. Tsum Valley trek is in a Restricted Area. You need to know several considerations for the trek.

• Trekking permits: This trek requires a Restricted area permit, TIMS card, and MCAP (Manaslu conservation area permit). Restricted area permit is expensive but TIMS cards and MCAP costs are not too high. It can be bought within USD40 if you trek through the company.
• Guide and porters: It is mandatory to hire certified guides and porters. It is not only about trekkers' safety and security but also about following cultural norms, restrictions, and easy access to communication with locals.
• Physical fitness: Focus on preparation and training for the trektrekking in high altitude requires well-prepared physical condition. Necessarily need to be prepared for a month, of regular cardio exercise like running, cycling, and hiking to improve your stamina for the trek. Make your fitness well to make your trip hassle-free.
• Health and safety: Well-health is necessary for the trek. You have to make acclimatization every 2 days as you climb high mountains. If you walk fast high-altitude sickness can hit you. And carry essential medical kits box and medication.
• Travel insurance: Buy effective travel insurance to cover any kind of emergency rescue in case and other medical treatment and health care. Insurance is important while preparing for the trek.

Best time to do Tsum Valley Trek.

Timing is a major factor in the Tsum Valley trek. Nobody knows what will happen in the mountains. The weather can change in a minute. Before planning to trek in Nepal, you must know about the perfect season, weather climate conditions. Within a year, 5 to 6 months is considered as perfect time for trekking. It covers pre-moon soon and post-monsoon.

Let's know which month is best for trekking.

• Spring Season (March, April, May)- Spring brings greenery to home. The atmosphere becomes joyful with charming natural beauty. In this season weather becomes mild, clear, and smooth. It provides a beautiful insight into snow-capped peaks and peaceful trekking trails. This season offers many things to the trekkers that can be a lifetime experience.
• Autumn Season (September, October, November) - Autumn is considered as high season for Nepalese mountains. The trails start welcoming trekkers with fresh, mild, clear weather and beautiful views of the mountains. Some of the biggest festivals of Nepalese also held at this time. This season is a perfect time for trekking in Nepal.

If you want, we can arrange a trekking package for the rest month but the weather can’t be visible. So, we prefer you to do some sightseeing tours, pilgrimage tours, and other luxurious activities.

What to pack for Tsum Valey Trek?

If you were going to trek in the Himalayas, we believe, you may know more about what to pack and what not to pack. But, our responsibility as service providers, we request you to pack wisely for your trek so later you won’t regret it. Here is a short list of what is necessary to pack before the trek.

Clothes

• Trekking trousers and T-shirt
• Water and windproof jacket
• Thermal coat and based layer
• Raincoat or water poncho.

Headwear

• Cap/ hat
• Ear cover scarfs

Footwear

• Comfortable trekking shoes
• Long trekking shocks

Bag

• Trekking bag
• Comfortable waterproof duffle bag

Other personal accessories

• Sunglass
• Trekking sticks
• Crampons (Optional)
• Sleeping bag
• Water bottle
• First aid box and necessary medications
• Mobile, charger, power banks, camera
• Sunscreen, toothbrush and toothpaste, toiletries,

Trek briefing for Tsum Valley Trekking.

Tsum Valley trek, gaining more popularity among the traverse, iconic remote route trekking in Nepal. The trek starts from the beautiful village of Soti Kholaand leads through low terrains to high elevations. The route follows the different landscapes and Insights of an influenced Tibetan culture, vegetation, and many more things. It takes you to the closest view of the 8^th world's highest peak. The trek has fewer lodges and food and accommodation will be provided at the tea house.

Accommodation During the Tsum Valley Trek

When we start our hike from Soti Khola or Machhe Khola in the lower part we find numerous lodges for food and accommodation. Slowly, start ascending toward high-altitude tea houses welcoming you with warm hospitality. The rooms are clean and hygienic and can be twin-sharing, with a shared toilet and bathroom for one floor or a whole tea house. The room cost is not as high as in a town, but the food cost is. It becomes cold in high elevations, so it is necessary to carry a sleeping bag.

Food During the Tsum Valley Trek.

Food is something, that we need most to make body balance in our life. While trekking, and hiking we need high-energy food to support our digestive system and immunity power. Walking at high altitudes requires more energy which we can only get from high-protein food. Dal-Bhat (rice and lentil soup) with pickle, curry, green chili, and Ghee, is a high-protein food. And interesting is that you can ask twice thrice of time at the same price. Even Nepalese people used to eat Dal Bhat twice a day to keep their bodies healthy. You can also find other dishes like Mo: Mo(dumplings), Chowmins, noodles, spaghetti, and continental dishes only in a few teahouses and destinations. During the trek at every destination, you will get hygienic clean, and fresh authentic Nepali cuisine with a variety.

• Snacks: Snacks are good company during trekking. It makes your day fantastic. Snacks, like chocolates, chips, nuts, cookies, and fresh fruits, you can carry yourself from the town or can buy along trails at tea houses but cost high in comparison.
• Drinks: Energy drinks are necessary for hiking and trekking. It supports you to walk more and for maintaining body stability. And carry a reusable water bottle with a filter so, can refill water at the tea house.

Tsum Valley Trek Difficulty

The Tsum Valley trek is considered an easy to challenging remote trek after the Manaslu Circuit Trek in Nepal. The trek is a unique experience for trekkers and is renowned for its scenic mountain views and natural cultural significance. The trek difficulty can be encountered as.

• Altitude: The trek leads the altitude from 869m to 4900m high from sea level. When the altitude goes high altitude sickness can be a concern, maintain your walking distance as much as you ascend and stay hydrated. Taking rest during the trek is essential to avoid high-altitude sickness.
• Distance and Duration: Normally, the trek can be completed within 8 to 10 days but, we suggest to take a proper rest and walk in balance so nothing happens to you. Our experts have customized 13-day itinerary which can done by walking around 5 to 6 hours per day on average.
• Terrains: The trail is remote. It includes high altitude, mixed lush forests, Valleys, ascending descending, rocky difficult paths.
• Cultural consideration: Tsum Valley mainly shows the Tibetan-influenced culture, and it becomes hard for first-time trekkers to understand. They have their traditional language, customs, and culture so you have to respect it.
• Weather: Weather can make the trek less enjoyable and harder. It is unpredictable mostly in high altitude. It can be foggy, cold, raining. So, we recommend you book trekking in the Spring and Autumn season.

Tsum Valley Trek Package cost and price.

It is most important for every trekker to know about the Tsum Valley Trekking Package, what kind of service does it include? Does the package cover everything during the trek including food and accommodation or not? Everything matters in the package trek. It is a budget tour or a luxury tour?

The cost and price for the Tsum Valey trek depend upon the package and services you want to travel. But while organizing the trekking, we provide two customized trip details to our customers one includes every service during the trek which is a bit expensive compared to the budget package, only covers the permit charge and you have to pay for food and accommodation for the whole trek. It can be expensive in some places. The urban area and remote area make the vase different. Book your package including all necessary things with a travel operator so it won’t cause you hassle and also to get a satisfactory price.

Why to trek Tsum Valley Trek?

People nowadays are getting tired of their daily activities and want to escape from them. This trek took them to unknown places far from the hustling and bustling city. If you are interested in experiencing the Nepalese local lifestyle mainly of the Himalayas Tsum Valley trek is for you. The trek leads you toward the peaceful atmosphere, where you can take fresh air and relax. This trek immerses you into the influenced Tibetan culture, tradition, and insights with majestic views of mountains, Valleys, and lush mixed forests which remove all your stress, and pain and recharge you with its aura. Manaslu words refer to the meaning of soul or intellect, and also known as the mountain of spirits helps to take all your stress and negativity away.

Who can do Tsum Valey Trek?

It is necessary to know who can do all the trekking available in Nepal including the Tsum Valley Trek. The world of trekking itself points out that, walking or hiking at high altitudes to experience a different atmosphere. The trek always encourages people to be different. It pushes people for personal growth and development.

The trek takes you through the moderate to challenging routes. To accomplish the trek your fitness matters more than your age. Your age doesn’t matter, but your well-being, stamina, and stable mind makeup can lead you toward the top. This trek offers a variety of trekking experiences within a short distance including culture, heritage, local lifestyle, beautiful forests, snow-capped pick flora and fauna. To make history either worldwide or for yourself you have to encourage yourself, so pack your bag, tie your shoeless come out from the home, and embark on your footprint over the high landscape and collect some wonderful memories.

Can we do a solo trek? Or do we need a group of people to conduct the Tsum Valley Trek?

The queries and responses themselves seem interesting. Some serious facts about the trek can make you laugh. The trek is considered a Restricted area trekking, as following the rules, solo travelers are not allowed to trek in any restricted area of Nepal. A minimum, of two or more than two trekkers is required to arrange restricted area permits. The fact is, trekkers can trek solo but they have to pay the two trekkers restricted area permit fee and an experienced guide is mandatory.

We cannot do the Tsum Valley trek solo as others trek like Everest Base Camp Trek, Annapurna Base Camp, Annapurna Circuit Trek, and Langtang Valley Trek. If you are interested in the Tsum Valley trek and other famous trekking in Nepal. Kindly, welcome to contact the Recreation Holidays. We will ensure that to provide proper guidelines and Nepal’s travel package, both Tours and Treks.

Some useful tips for the Tsum Valley trek.

The journey is going to be exciting and cost-friendly for you. Here are some tips to make the trip budget-friendly and enjoyable.

• Rent trekking gear instead of buying it, you can take it from Thamel or we will assist you. If in case you buy you can sell it after the trek as well there are lots of groups on social sites where you can add gears for sales.
• Carry proper water bottles and purification filters so you don’t need to buy water anytime.
• Carry some Nepalese currency if you want something to buy it becomes easy and effective.
• Don’t pack your bag too heavy it becomes hard while ascending.
• Pack some energy foods so you can have it and share it with friends during the trails
• Carry small speakers so you can make songs to make hiking easy and romantic.
• Buy proper insurance it can cover any Medicare and other emergencies.
• Try to communicate with others like locals and other trekkers, it helps to make the route short.
• Learn a few Nepali words like Thank you means Dhanyabadh, Welcome means Swagatam, Hello means Namaste, how do you mean K Chha, my name means mero name, what is your name means hajur ko name k ho? All these things add a twist to your trek. It makes you familiar with others.