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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.

  • दिन13
  • अधिकतम उचाइ३,७०० मि
  • दूरी१३१ कि.मि.
  • उकालो७,६११ मि
  • कठिनाइकठिन
  • उत्तम महिनाMar–May, Oct–Nov
  • अनुमतिपत्र3

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Tsum Valley Trek नेपालको Manaslu क्षेत्रमा पर्ने 13 दिनको ट्रेक हो, जुन ३,७०० मिटरसम्म उक्लिन्छ। विदेशी ट्रेकरहरूले आफ्नो मिति, बजेट र गतिसहित ट्रिप पोस्ट गरेर FindTrekkingPartner मा यसका लागि साथी खोज्न सक्छन्। दुवै ट्रेकर सहमत नभएसम्म म्याचहरू निजी रहन्छन्, र सेवा निःशुल्क छ। मध्यम स्तरको दरमा, चार जना ट्रेकरले बाँड्दा 13 दिनको लागि इजाजतपत्रप्राप्त गाइडको खर्च प्रति व्यक्ति लगभग USD ९८ पर्छ, जबकि एक्लै जाँदा USD ३९३ पर्छ। उत्तम मौसमहरू Mar–May, Oct–Nov हुन्। यो प्रतिबन्धित क्षेत्र हो, त्यसैले दर्ता भएको एजेन्सीमार्फत लिइएको इजाजतपत्रप्राप्त गाइड परमिटकै हिस्सा हो, र पूरै समूह एउटै एजेन्सी परमिटमा यात्रा गर्छ। यस रुटका खुला ट्रिपहरू तल सूचीबद्ध छन्, सुरु हुने महिना, समूहको आकार र बाँकी स्थानसहित। पछिल्लो पटक पुष्टि गरिएको: २०२६ अक्टोबर १९। स्रोतहरू: नेपाल पर्यटन बोर्ड, DNPWC, अध्यागमन विभाग।

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

Tsum Valley Trek का लागि साथी खोज्नुहोस्

परिचय

Kathmandu बाट सुरु१३ दिन · अधिकतम ३,७०० मि

उत्तम मौसम: Mar–May, Oct–Nov · अनुमतिपत्र: 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.

मुख्य आकर्षण

  • 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

मार्ग नक्सा

दिनदिनको विवरण

अनुकूलन

रातैपिच्छे सुत्ने उचाइ। रातो पट्टीहरू अघिल्लो रातभन्दा ५०० मिटरभन्दा बढी चढेका हुन्; आराम दिन चिन्ह लगाइएको छ।

  • सुत्ने उचाइ
  • ५०० मिटरभन्दा बढी चढाइ
  • आराम दिन

कति खर्च लाग्छ

प्रति व्यक्ति अनुमानित सबै-समेतको खर्च: उचाइअनुसार लज र खाना, यातायात, अनुमतिपत्र, र गाइड तथा पोर्टर। जति धेरै ट्रेकरले गाइड र पोर्टर बाँड्छन्, प्रत्येकले त्यति कम तिर्छन्। २०२६ अक्टोबर सम्मको अनुसार।

शैली१ ट्रेकर२ ट्रेकर बाँडेर४ ट्रेकर बाँडेर
किफायतीUS$ ६५०–US$ ९३०US$ ४८०–US$ ७१०US$ ४००–US$ ५९०
मध्यमUS$ १,२५०–US$ १,८००US$ ८२०–US$ १,२००US$ ६४०–US$ ९५०
आरामदायीUS$ १,३५०–US$ १,९५०US$ १,०००–US$ १,५००US$ ८४०–US$ १,२५०

२ ट्रेकरले बाँड्दाको विवरण

विवरणकिफायतीमध्यमआरामदायी
लज र खानाUS$ २१०–US$ ३५०US$ २९०–US$ ४८०US$ ४००–US$ ६३०
यातायातUS$ १०–US$ ३०US$ १७०–US$ २३०US$ १७०–US$ २३०
अनुमतिपत्रUS$ ९०–US$ ११०US$ ९०–US$ ११०US$ ९०–US$ ११०
गाइडUS$ १६०–US$ २३०US$ १६०–US$ २३०US$ १६०–US$ २३०
पोर्टर—US$ ८०–US$ १४०US$ १७०–US$ २८०

बजेटमा सार्वजनिक यातायात र पोर्टरबिना; मध्यम स्तरमा दुई ट्रेकरबीच एक पोर्टर र निजी सवारी साधन बाँडिन्छ; आरामदायीमा प्रत्येक ट्रेकरलाई एक पोर्टर। गाइड अनिवार्य भएको ठाउँमा वा मध्यम स्तर अथवा आरामदायी शैलीमा समावेश गरिएको हुन्छ।

रातको लज र खाना (कोठा र दाल भात)

८ रात Below 2,500 m: कोठा US$ २–US$ ९, दाल भात US$ ४–US$ ७ · ४ रात 2,500 to 3,800 m: कोठा US$ ४–US$ ११, दाल भात US$ ५–US$ ११

अनुमतिपत्र शुल्क (आधिकारिक स्रोत)
  • Tsum Valley restricted-area permit: US$ ४० प्रति हप्ता / US$ ३० प्रति हप्ता स्रोत
  • Manaslu Conservation Area entry permit (MCAP): NPR ३,००० प्रति प्रवेश स्रोत
  • TIMS card (trekking agency issued): NPR २,००० प्रति प्रवेश स्रोत
खर्चका स्रोतहरू

अपरेटर गाइडबाट लिइएका अनुमान हुन्, कोटेसन होइनन्। टिप, बीमा, सामान र काठमाडौंका होटल समावेश छैनन्; USD प्लेटफर्मको विनिमय दरमा।

प्रायः सोधिने प्रश्नहरू

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.

स्रोतहरू

बाटोभरि

मार्गको हरेक दिन बास, चिकित्सा सहायता, पानी र हेर्नलायक ठाउँहरू।

  1. 1. Kathmandu → Machha Khola

    • त्रिभुवन अन्तर्राष्ट्रिय विमानस्थल · विमानस्थल र यातायात · १,३४० मि
  2. 2. Machha Khola → Jagat

    • Manaslu Hotel & Lodge · बास · ८५९ मि
    • Viewpoint of Ganesh Himal & landslide area · दृश्यावलोकन स्थल · ९४४ मि
    • Hot Springs · प्रकृति · ९८२ मि
    • Himalayan Tourist Guest House · बास · १,३३५ मि
    • Manaslu Shani Hotel & Lodge · बास · १,३५३ मि
    • Rubinala Inn · बास · १,३४० मि
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    • Manaslu Hotel & Lodge · बास · ८५९ मि
    • Mt. Everest Hotel · बास · ८७९ मि
    • Shangri La Hotel · बास · ८९० मि
    • Viewpoint of Ganesh Himal & landslide area · दृश्यावलोकन स्थल · ९४४ मि
    • Hot Springs · प्रकृति · ९८२ मि
    • Budhi Gandaki Valley Gusethouse · बास · ९८३ मि
    • Thulodhunga Hotel and Lodge · बास · १,१४६ मि
    • Hosanna · बास · १,३०० मि
    • Himalayan Tourist Guest House · बास · १,३३५ मि
    • Manaslu Shani Hotel & Lodge · बास · १,३५३ मि
    • Rubinala Inn · बास · १,३४० मि
  3. 3. Jagat → Lokpha

    • Jagat Health Unit · चिकित्सा · १,३३५ मि
    • Royal Guest House · बास · १,५७४ मि
    • Gorkha view hotel · बास · १,५६२ मि
    • Laprak Gurung Bamboo Cottage & Restaurant · बास · १,६३३ मि
    • Viewpoint · दृश्यावलोकन स्थल · १,८९८ मि
    • Chum Gate Way Hotel & Lodge · बास · १,९२५ मि
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    • Jagat Health Unit · चिकित्सा · १,३३५ मि
    • Royal Guest House · बास · १,५७४ मि
    • Gorkha view hotel · बास · १,५६२ मि
    • Laprak Gurung Bamboo Cottage & Restaurant · बास · १,६३३ मि
    • Chum Nubri Ekle Bhatti Chisopi Guest House · बास · १,६३३ मि
    • Viewpoint · दृश्यावलोकन स्थल · १,८९८ मि
    • Chum Gate Way Hotel & Lodge · बास · १,९२५ मि
  4. 4. Lokpha → Chumling

    • Viewpoint · दृश्यावलोकन स्थल · १,९११ मि
    • Drinking Water · उपयोगी · २,१६१ मि
    • Chumling Guest House · बास · २,३४१ मि
    • Tashi Delek Lobsang Lodge & Restaurant · बास · २,३४१ मि
  5. 5. Chumling → Chhokangparo

    • Trekker's Home · बास · ३,०६५ मि
  6. 6. Chhokangparo → Nile

    • Milarepa Hotel & Lodge · बास · ३,०५८ मि
    • Kyimulung Hotel & Lodge · बास · ३,२१० मि
    • Tsum Valey Pangpoche Guest House · बास · ३,२२४ मि
    • Drinking Water · उपयोगी · ३,२७८ मि
    • Nile Norling Guest House · बास · ३,३०८ मि
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    • Milarepa Hotel & Lodge · बास · ३,०५८ मि
    • Kyimulung Hotel & Lodge · बास · ३,२१० मि
    • Tsum Valey Pangpoche Guest House · बास · ३,२२४ मि
    • Drinking Water · उपयोगी · ३,२७८ मि
    • Kagni Lodge · बास · ३,२९५ मि
    • Nile Norling Guest House · बास · ३,३०८ मि
  7. 7. Nile → Mu Gompa

    • Mu Gumba · बास · ३,६८६ मि
  8. 8. Mu Gompa → Rachen Gompa

    • Birthing Center & Outreach Clinic · चिकित्सा · ३,२५३ मि
  9. 9. Rachen Gompa → Chumling

    • Peaceful Hotel & Lodge · बास · ३,०७० मि
    • Drinking Water · उपयोगी · २,५५७ मि
    • Domje · बास · २,५०६ मि
    • Chameri Himal Guest House · बास · २,४४२ मि
    • Tsum Jhambala Hotel & Restaurant · बास · २,२६९ मि
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    • Peaceful Hotel & Lodge · बास · ३,०७० मि
    • Drinking Water · उपयोगी · २,५५७ मि
    • Domje · बास · २,५०६ मि
    • Chameri Himal Guest House · बास · २,४४२ मि
    • Renzam Ganesh Himal Guest House · बास · २,४३७ मि
    • Tsum Jhambala Hotel & Restaurant · बास · २,२६९ मि
  10. 10. Chumling → Lokpha

    यो दिनका लागि अहिलेसम्म केही नक्सांकन भएको छैन।
    यो दिनका लागि अहिलेसम्म केही नक्सांकन भएको छैन।
  11. 11. Lokpha → Jagat

    • Tsum Guest House · बास · १,९१९ मि
    • Tashi Delek Lobshang Lodge & Restaurant · बास · १,९१९ मि
    • Hotel Motherland Tsum · बास · १,९१० मि
    • Viewpoint · दृश्यावलोकन स्थल · १,८८६ मि
    • Mongolian cottage · बास · १,३३४ मि
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    • Tsum Guest House · बास · १,९१९ मि
    • Tashi Delek Lobshang Lodge & Restaurant · बास · १,९१९ मि
    • Hotel Motherland Tsum · बास · १,९१० मि
    • Viewpoint · दृश्यावलोकन स्थल · १,८८६ मि
    • Nyak Phedi Guest House · बास · १,६८१ मि
    • Kham-Sangbo Hotel & Lodge · बास · १,८०१ मि
    • Akley Bhatti Hotel & Lodge · बास · १,६२० मि
    • Ekelebhatti Long Bridge Guest House & Restaurant · बास · १,६११ मि
    • Hulchuki hotel and restaurant · बास · १,५६४ मि
    • Philim village and lodge · बास · १,५७० मि
    • Shrinki Guest House · बास · १,३३६ मि
    • Mongolian cottage · बास · १,३३४ मि
  12. 12. Jagat → Machha Khola

    • Jagat Guest House · बास · १,३४६ मि
    • Yuru Khola · बास · १,२७९ मि
    • Punngpu · प्रकृति · १,३१० मि
    • Hot Springs · प्रकृति · ८१६ मि
    • Hotel Chumvally Restaurant and Lodge · बास · ८६२ मि
    • Hotel Hilltop · बास · ८५७ मि
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    • Jagat Guest House · बास · १,३४६ मि
    • Yuru Khola · बास · १,२७९ मि
    • Yaru Guest House · बास · १,३२६ मि
    • Punngpu · प्रकृति · १,३१० मि
    • Royal Mountain Hotel & Lodge · बास · ९८४ मि
    • 18 Saya Khola Family Guest House · बास · ९८७ मि
    • Sangri La Hotel · बास · ८८४ मि
    • River View Guest House · बास · ८८१ मि
    • Sem Jang Ganesh Hotel · बास · ८८८ मि
    • Hot Springs · प्रकृति · ८१६ मि
    • Hotel Chumvally Restaurant and Lodge · बास · ८६२ मि
    • Hotel Hilltop · बास · ८५७ मि
  13. 13. Machha Khola → Kathmandu

    यो दिनका लागि अहिलेसम्म केही नक्सांकन भएको छैन।
    यो दिनका लागि अहिलेसम्म केही नक्सांकन भएको छैन।
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