Tsum Valley Trekking

Tsum valley Trekking is situated in the remote north part of Gorkha district of Nepal. The valley is between Baudha Himal and Himal Chuli to the west, Ganesh Himal to the south and Sringi Himal to the north. Due to its remote position, scarce information and advertising, trekking to this area was only open in October, 2007. The name 'Tsum' originates from the Tibetan word 'Tsombo' means vivid. True to its meaning Tsum valley right up to the present day has closely secured its distinct identity and resources of clear streams, teeming vegetation, high mountain, cascading waterfalls, perfect hot springs and ancient relics. One of principal attributes of this trek is the people and their exceptional culture and lifestyle follow for many long generations. People here never kill animals, even as forfeit to the gods. Tsum Valley is bounded by the Buddha Himal and Himal Chuli to the west, Ganesh Himal to the south and Sringi Himal to the North. People are in this Valley still practice polyandry system and they have their own unique culture, tradition and dialect. They commemorate unique festival like Faning, Saka Dawa, Dhacyhang, Lhosar and others. The people are Tibetan derivation with society, environment, lifestyle and spiritual values in Tsum valley once you trek over there. Though the Larkya La is not a difficult pass, the trek around Manaslu trekking is harder than most in Nepal. Trails are sprinkled with creative chortles and lined with mani walls made of thousands of rock slabs carved with deity and prayer.

The Tsum valley has a long history of Buddhism. The Buddhist saint Milarepa is believed to have meditate in the caves of their mountains. In many places the walls of the Budhi Gandaki valley are perpendicular, so you cannot walk along the bottom of the valley. The Tsum valley trekking gives the impressive views of HImalaya around it such as Sringi Himal, Boudha Himal ranges and Ganesh Himal, Tsum valley trekking tranquil Himalayan valley is rich in antique art, society and art religion. There is a huge amount of wasted climbing involved during the first part of the trek as you climb up and down over ridges or onto shelves to bypass cliffs. The trail is rough and steep and it often literally hangs on a bluff high above the river. The trek is remote and has no rescue facilities or opportunities to bail out if you are tired. These people speak diverse language and even they aver that they have. Due to its isolation and inaccessibility, this holy valley has been bypass by typical development and the exceptional society has remained intact. There is only one facility that might conceivably be called a trekkers' hotel and there are few English signboards between Arughat, Bhimtang, Tilje Dharapani which is main trail to Annapurna Thorong La pass in Annapurna region.