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Broad green Tsum valley with farmland, stone houses and cloud-covered mountain walls above

Tsum Valley Trek

A 13-day restricted-area trek into the hidden Tsum Valley north of Philim, with Chumling, Chhokangparo, Nile, Mu Gompa and Rachen Gompa, reached by road from Kathmandu.

  • 일수13
  • 최고 고도3,700 m
  • 거리131 km
  • 상승 고도7,611 m
  • 난이도어려움
  • 최적 시기Mar–May, Oct–Nov
  • 퍼밋3

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Tsum Valley Trek은(는) 네팔 Manaslu 지역의 13일 일정 트레킹으로, 최고 3,700 m까지 오릅니다. 외국인 트레커는 FindTrekkingPartner에 날짜, 예산, 페이스를 적어 트립을 올리면 이 트레킹의 파트너를 찾을 수 있습니다. 매칭은 두 트레커가 모두 동의하기 전까지 비공개로 유지되며, 서비스는 무료입니다. 중간 요금 기준으로 공인 가이드 비용은 트레커 4명이 함께할 때 13일 동안 1인당 약 USD 98, 혼자일 때는 USD 393입니다. 최적의 시즌은 Mar–May, Oct–Nov입니다. 이곳은 제한 구역이므로 등록된 여행사를 통해 고용한 공인 가이드가 퍼밋의 일부이며, 그룹 전체가 하나의 여행사 퍼밋으로 이동합니다. 이 루트의 모집 중인 트립은 출발 월, 그룹 규모, 남은 자리와 함께 아래에 나와 있습니다. 최종 확인일: 2026년 10월 19일. 출처: 네팔관광청, DNPWC, 출입국관리국.

출처:Department of Immigration, NepalNepal Tourism BoardDepartment of National Parks and Wildlife Conservation

Tsum Valley Trek 파트너 찾기

개요

출발지: Kathmandu13일 · 최고 3,700 m

최적 시즌: Mar–May, Oct–Nov · 퍼밋: Tsum Valley restricted area permit (Department of Immigration, via a registered agency), Manaslu Conservation Area entry permit, TIMS card where required

The Tsum Valley trek is a 13-day journey into a hidden Buddhist valley in the north of Gorkha District, close to the Tibetan border, branching off the Manaslu trail at Philim. It drives from Kathmandu to Machha Khola, follows the Budhi Gandaki valley to Jagat and Lokpha, then climbs through Chumling and Chhokangparo to Nile and Mu Gompa, at about 3,700 m, before returning by Rachen Gompa and the same trail. The route covers about 131 km on foot with 7,600 m of climbing, and the valley is a restricted area inside the Manaslu Conservation Area, so you need a Restricted Area Permit through a registered agency, the conservation area permit and a licensed guide. The trek is hard because of the long days and steady altitude, and the best months are October and November, and March to May. It suits fit trekkers who want culture, monasteries and quiet trails rather than high passes.

What the trek is like

The trail follows the Budhi Gandaki through steep gorge country, with suspension bridges, waterfalls and forest, and some sections now run beside a jeep road. At Philim the Tsum Valley branch turns north through bamboo and oak forest to Lokpha and Chumling, the first Tsum village at about 2,360 m. Above it the valley opens into terraces of barley and buckwheat, stone houses with prayer flags, and long mani walls. Chhokangparo and Nile are the main bases for the upper valley, and Mu Gompa, near the border, is the last stop. The return passes Rachen Gompa and follows the river down to Machha Khola.

Highlights

  • Mu Gompa, the highest and most remote monastery in the valley, near the Tibetan border
  • Rachen Gompa, a nunnery, and the Milarepa cave, associated with the Tibetan saint
  • Terraced villages with mani walls, chortens and traditional stone houses
  • Views of Ganesh Himal, Sringi Himal and the Boudha Himal range
  • A quiet, hidden valley that opened to trekkers only in 2008

Permits and rules

The Tsum Valley is a restricted area, so you need a Restricted Area Permit from the Department of Immigration, issued through a registered agency, plus the Manaslu Conservation Area entry permit and a TIMS card where required. A licensed guide must accompany you. Reports of a March 2026 notice say individual foreigners may apply, but the permit still needs an agency and a guide. Fees and day counts have changed more than once, so ask the agency for the current amounts and check them with the Department of Immigration. Carry several copies of your passport and permits for the check posts at Jagat and Philim.

Best season

October and November have the clearest weather, and March to May bring rhododendron and warmer days. The monsoon has leeches, landslides and cloud on the Machha Khola road, and winter is cold, with snow around Mu Gompa and many lodges closed. Allow a spare day for the road.

Altitude

The highest point is Mu Gompa at about 3,700 m, and the valley sleeps between 850 m and 3,680 m. The climbs are steady, with the biggest gains on the days to Chumling and Chhokangparo. Watch for headache, nausea and poor sleep, never ascend with symptoms, and descend if they worsen. Discuss altitude medicine with your doctor before the trek.

Getting there and away

Drive from Kathmandu to Machha Khola via Dhading, Arughat and Soti Khola, about 8 to 9 hours in a jeep on a rough and dusty road that can be blocked by landslides in the monsoon. The return is the same drive on the last day, and some groups use a jeep for part of the Jagat to Machha Khola section. Keep a spare day in the schedule.

Lodges, food and costs

Simple lodges and homestays operate in every village, with dal bhat, noodles, potatoes, tsampa and tea, and rooms with blankets. In the upper valley, facilities are basic and some places close in the off season. Prices rise with altitude, and you should bring cash for the whole trek, because there are no machines on the trail.

Packing list

Broken-in boots, waterproof layers, a down jacket, a sleeping bag rated to about minus 10 C, gloves, hat, sunglasses, sun cream, trekking poles, a headlamp, water purification and a first-aid kit. Add leech socks in wet months and a scarf or shawl to wear in monasteries.

Who this trek suits and how to prepare

The trek suits fit trekkers who like culture and quiet trails. The days are long, with 14 to 17 km on several, so prepare with hill walks and some days with a loaded pack. Respect for local customs, including photography rules, is part of the preparation.

The plan at a glance

Day 1 drives to Machha Khola. Days 2 to 4 walk to Jagat, Lokpha and Chumling. Days 5 to 7 go to Chhokangparo, Nile and Mu Gompa. Day 8 walks to Rachen Gompa and day 9 returns to Chumling. Days 10 to 12 return to Lokpha, Jagat and Machha Khola, and day 13 drives to Kathmandu.

Extensions

Add a day at Mu Gompa to explore the upper valley or walk toward the Tibetan border viewpoints, visit the Milarepa cave and Rachen Gompa on an extra night, or continue to the Manaslu Circuit from Philim, which adds about a week and the Larkya La. Check the permits for each route with your agency.

Practical tips from the trail

  • Walking times in the day plan are estimates from distance and climb, checked against operator itineraries; real times differ with pace, load and weather.
  • Start early on the long days and keep a steady pace.
  • Dress modestly and ask before taking photographs inside monasteries.
  • Walk clockwise around mani walls and chortens.
  • Carry cash in small notes, as villages have no machines.
  • Keep a spare day for the Machha Khola road.

Responsible trekking

Take rubbish out, use filtered water, buy from local families and respect the valley's customs. Do not give sweets or money to children.

하이라이트

  • Mu Gompa, the high monastery near the Tibetan border at about 3,700 m
  • Rachen Gompa, a nunnery, and the Milarepa cave area
  • Chumling, Chhokangparo and Nile, Tibetan-style villages
  • Views of Ganesh Himal and Sringi Himal from the valley
  • A trek of culture with few other trekkers

루트 지도

일별 일정

고소 적응

밤마다의 숙박 고도입니다. 빨간 막대는 전날 밤보다 500 m 넘게 올라가는 날이며, 휴식일은 표시됩니다.

  • 숙박 고도
  • 500 m 초과 상승
  • 휴식일

비용

1인당 예상 총비용: 고도별 롯지와 식사, 교통, 퍼밋, 가이드와 포터. 가이드와 포터를 나누는 트레커가 많을수록 1인당 부담이 줄어듭니다. 2026년 10월 기준.

스타일트레커 1명 분담트레커 2명 분담트레커 4명 분담
저예산US$650–US$930US$480–US$710US$400–US$590
중간US$1,250–US$1,800US$820–US$1,200US$640–US$950
편안함US$1,350–US$1,950US$1,000–US$1,500US$840–US$1,250

2명 분담 시 내역

항목저예산중간편안함
롯지 및 식사US$210–US$350US$290–US$480US$400–US$630
교통US$10–US$30US$170–US$230US$170–US$230
퍼밋US$90–US$110US$90–US$110US$90–US$110
가이드US$160–US$230US$160–US$230US$160–US$230
포터—US$80–US$140US$170–US$280

예산형은 대중교통을 이용하고 포터가 없습니다. 중간형은 트레커 두 명이 포터 한 명을 나누고 전용 차량을 씁니다. 편안형은 트레커마다 포터가 한 명씩 있습니다. 가이드는 필수이거나 스타일이 중간형 또는 편안형인 경우에 포함됩니다.

1박 롯지 및 식사 (객실과 달밧 식사)

8박 Below 2,500 m: 객실 US$2–US$9, 달밧 US$4–US$7 · 4박 2,500 to 3,800 m: 객실 US$4–US$11, 달밧 US$5–US$11

퍼밋 요금 (공식 출처)
  • Tsum Valley restricted-area permit: US$40 주당 / US$30 주당 출처
  • Manaslu Conservation Area entry permit (MCAP): NPR 3,000 1회 입장당 출처
  • TIMS card (trekking agency issued): NPR 2,000 1회 입장당 출처
비용 출처

운영사 가이드를 바탕으로 한 추정치이며 견적이 아닙니다. 팁, 보험, 장비, 카트만두 호텔은 포함되지 않으며 USD는 플랫폼 환율을 적용했습니다.

자주 묻는 질문

Yes, a Restricted Area Permit from the Department of Immigration through a registered agency, plus the Manaslu Conservation Area permit and a TIMS card where required. Ask for current fees.

No. A licensed guide is compulsory in the restricted area. Reports say that since March 2026 individuals may apply for the permit, but a registered agency and guide are still required.

Thirteen days from Kathmandu on this plan, including two driving days, eleven walking days and a return by the same trail. Many agencies allow 14 to 16 days.

The valley runs from about 1,900 m to over 4,000 m, and this trek reaches about 3,700 m at Mu Gompa.

October and November, and March to May. The monsoon has leeches and landslides, and winter closes some lodges.

Yes. The Tsum Valley branches from the Manaslu trail at Philim, and agencies sell combined treks of 20 days or more, but each part needs its own permit.

It is a high monastery near the Tibetan border and a centre of Buddhist learning in the valley, at about 3,700 m. Visit respectfully and ask before taking photographs.

출처

트레일 주변

루트의 매일마다 있는 숙소, 의료 지원, 식수, 볼거리입니다.

  1. 1. Kathmandu → Machha Khola

    • Tribhuvan International Airport · 공항 및 교통 · 1,340 m
  2. 2. Machha Khola → Jagat

    • Manaslu Hotel & Lodge · 숙소 · 859 m
    • Viewpoint of Ganesh Himal & landslide area · 전망대 · 944 m
    • Hot Springs · 자연 · 982 m
    • Himalayan Tourist Guest House · 숙소 · 1,335 m
    • Manaslu Shani Hotel & Lodge · 숙소 · 1,353 m
    • Rubinala Inn · 숙소 · 1,340 m
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    • Manaslu Hotel & Lodge · 숙소 · 859 m
    • Mt. Everest Hotel · 숙소 · 879 m
    • Shangri La Hotel · 숙소 · 890 m
    • Viewpoint of Ganesh Himal & landslide area · 전망대 · 944 m
    • Hot Springs · 자연 · 982 m
    • Budhi Gandaki Valley Gusethouse · 숙소 · 983 m
    • Thulodhunga Hotel and Lodge · 숙소 · 1,146 m
    • Hosanna · 숙소 · 1,300 m
    • Himalayan Tourist Guest House · 숙소 · 1,335 m
    • Manaslu Shani Hotel & Lodge · 숙소 · 1,353 m
    • Rubinala Inn · 숙소 · 1,340 m
  3. 3. Jagat → Lokpha

    • Jagat Health Unit · 의료 · 1,335 m
    • Royal Guest House · 숙소 · 1,574 m
    • Gorkha view hotel · 숙소 · 1,562 m
    • Laprak Gurung Bamboo Cottage & Restaurant · 숙소 · 1,633 m
    • Viewpoint · 전망대 · 1,898 m
    • Chum Gate Way Hotel & Lodge · 숙소 · 1,925 m
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    • Jagat Health Unit · 의료 · 1,335 m
    • Royal Guest House · 숙소 · 1,574 m
    • Gorkha view hotel · 숙소 · 1,562 m
    • Laprak Gurung Bamboo Cottage & Restaurant · 숙소 · 1,633 m
    • Chum Nubri Ekle Bhatti Chisopi Guest House · 숙소 · 1,633 m
    • Viewpoint · 전망대 · 1,898 m
    • Chum Gate Way Hotel & Lodge · 숙소 · 1,925 m
  4. 4. Lokpha → Chumling

    • Viewpoint · 전망대 · 1,911 m
    • Drinking Water · 실용 정보 · 2,161 m
    • Chumling Guest House · 숙소 · 2,341 m
    • Tashi Delek Lobsang Lodge & Restaurant · 숙소 · 2,341 m
  5. 5. Chumling → Chhokangparo

    • Trekker's Home · 숙소 · 3,065 m
  6. 6. Chhokangparo → Nile

    • Milarepa Hotel & Lodge · 숙소 · 3,058 m
    • Kyimulung Hotel & Lodge · 숙소 · 3,210 m
    • Tsum Valey Pangpoche Guest House · 숙소 · 3,224 m
    • Drinking Water · 실용 정보 · 3,278 m
    • Nile Norling Guest House · 숙소 · 3,308 m
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    • Milarepa Hotel & Lodge · 숙소 · 3,058 m
    • Kyimulung Hotel & Lodge · 숙소 · 3,210 m
    • Tsum Valey Pangpoche Guest House · 숙소 · 3,224 m
    • Drinking Water · 실용 정보 · 3,278 m
    • Kagni Lodge · 숙소 · 3,295 m
    • Nile Norling Guest House · 숙소 · 3,308 m
  7. 7. Nile → Mu Gompa

    • Mu Gumba · 숙소 · 3,686 m
  8. 8. Mu Gompa → Rachen Gompa

    • Birthing Center & Outreach Clinic · 의료 · 3,253 m
  9. 9. Rachen Gompa → Chumling

    • Peaceful Hotel & Lodge · 숙소 · 3,070 m
    • Drinking Water · 실용 정보 · 2,557 m
    • Domje · 숙소 · 2,506 m
    • Chameri Himal Guest House · 숙소 · 2,442 m
    • Tsum Jhambala Hotel & Restaurant · 숙소 · 2,269 m
    Show all 6 places
    • Peaceful Hotel & Lodge · 숙소 · 3,070 m
    • Drinking Water · 실용 정보 · 2,557 m
    • Domje · 숙소 · 2,506 m
    • Chameri Himal Guest House · 숙소 · 2,442 m
    • Renzam Ganesh Himal Guest House · 숙소 · 2,437 m
    • Tsum Jhambala Hotel & Restaurant · 숙소 · 2,269 m
  10. 10. Chumling → Lokpha

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  11. 11. Lokpha → Jagat

    • Tsum Guest House · 숙소 · 1,919 m
    • Tashi Delek Lobshang Lodge & Restaurant · 숙소 · 1,919 m
    • Hotel Motherland Tsum · 숙소 · 1,910 m
    • Viewpoint · 전망대 · 1,886 m
    • Mongolian cottage · 숙소 · 1,334 m
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    • Tsum Guest House · 숙소 · 1,919 m
    • Tashi Delek Lobshang Lodge & Restaurant · 숙소 · 1,919 m
    • Hotel Motherland Tsum · 숙소 · 1,910 m
    • Viewpoint · 전망대 · 1,886 m
    • Nyak Phedi Guest House · 숙소 · 1,681 m
    • Kham-Sangbo Hotel & Lodge · 숙소 · 1,801 m
    • Akley Bhatti Hotel & Lodge · 숙소 · 1,620 m
    • Ekelebhatti Long Bridge Guest House & Restaurant · 숙소 · 1,611 m
    • Hulchuki hotel and restaurant · 숙소 · 1,564 m
    • Philim village and lodge · 숙소 · 1,570 m
    • Shrinki Guest House · 숙소 · 1,336 m
    • Mongolian cottage · 숙소 · 1,334 m
  12. 12. Jagat → Machha Khola

    • Jagat Guest House · 숙소 · 1,346 m
    • Yuru Khola · 숙소 · 1,279 m
    • Punngpu · 자연 · 1,310 m
    • Hot Springs · 자연 · 816 m
    • Hotel Chumvally Restaurant and Lodge · 숙소 · 862 m
    • Hotel Hilltop · 숙소 · 857 m
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    • Jagat Guest House · 숙소 · 1,346 m
    • Yuru Khola · 숙소 · 1,279 m
    • Yaru Guest House · 숙소 · 1,326 m
    • Punngpu · 자연 · 1,310 m
    • Royal Mountain Hotel & Lodge · 숙소 · 984 m
    • 18 Saya Khola Family Guest House · 숙소 · 987 m
    • Sangri La Hotel · 숙소 · 884 m
    • River View Guest House · 숙소 · 881 m
    • Sem Jang Ganesh Hotel · 숙소 · 888 m
    • Hot Springs · 자연 · 816 m
    • Hotel Chumvally Restaurant and Lodge · 숙소 · 862 m
    • Hotel Hilltop · 숙소 · 857 m
  13. 13. Machha Khola → Kathmandu

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