Tshum Valley Trek

The history of Tsum Valley is strongly blended with Tibetan culture and Buddhism, identified by migration from Tibet and a strong monastic tradition. According to the locals, the Tsum and Nubri Valley, was historically part of Western Tibet's Ngari kingdom. Meditation cave of Jetsun Milarepa and various Tertons (Spiritual treasure revelers) were connected with this region, leaving their presence through traditional folk stories and spiritual treasures. The region's unique culture, dialect, traditional practices like polyandry, and spiritual heritage, was well-preserved due to its isolated area until recent times. 

Driving from Kathmandu, the road goes through the Dhading in a peached road with the view of terraces farming and local houses of hilly region till to Arughat. After Arughat the drive will be on off road along the side of Budi gandaki river till Jagat with crossing several small town. From Jagat the trek begins with crossing Phillim Village and towards Lokpa which is entrance of Thsum Valley trekking route. As the trail continues to ascend to Chumling where three different monasteries are present with the stunning scenery Manaslu (8163m), Himal Chuli (7893m), and Ganesh Himal (7118m) along with several peaks which is emerging behind several ridges. The trail ascends gradually crossing Chhokangparo, the largest village of this valley. As we ascend the subtropical forest turns into alpine desert. As the trail gradually ascends higher north, exploring Milarepa Prien Phu Cave, then Phurbe, till you reach the Nile. The Mu Gompa at the end will be the last destination of the trek and trail returns through different route crossing Phurbe, Rachen Gompa, Ripchet then to Chumling and down to Jagat. From Jagat we drive out to Sotikhola and to Arughat then to Kathmandu. 

The Tshum Valley Trek present one of Nepal's most remarkable and diverse landscape, taking trekkers on a journey from subtropical lowland to Himalayan alpine zones. Along the trek, the scenery shifts daily from dense forest, several waterfall, terraced farmlands, steep gorges, rhododendron and pine forests to alpine wide valleys with blue sheeps and Yak pastures with the snow covered peaks in the back ground. The trek is moderate with easy trekking. Your endurance will be tested in extreme conditions, however the historic monasteries, meditative cave, culture and ethereal natural landscapes are rewards where you can immerse in the unique beauty filled with unforgettable scenery and peaceful atmosphere. Due the difficulty and remoteness of the route, the trek requires proper safety and reliable logistics , that’s why partnering with a trusted and experienced operator is essential. Having more than two decades of experience, Peak Endeavour Nepal trek has guided more than thousand of trekkers safely through the Himalayas, helping them complete the Tshum Valley and making unforgettable memories