Tsum Valley is a hidden treasure that has been preserved in the shadows of towering mountains for ages. It is one of the remote Himalayan valleys that was restricted from the rest of the world until very recently. Tsum Valley Trek takes us to the mystic valley of Tsum, which makes us feel as if we have traveled back in time. This traditional valley is a living museum of the Tibetan Buddhist culture surrounded by the majestic mountains of Ganesh Himal, Sringi Himal, and Boudha Himal.
The word Tsum is derived from the Tibetan word Tsum, which means vivid. Lying to the north of Kathmandu city in the Manaslu region of Nepal, Tsum Valley is often regarded as the valley of happiness. It is a delightful experience to walk along the off-the-beaten-path trail to one of the most secluded valleys in Nepal. The trail passes through the dense pine forests and undulates up and down along the beautiful villages and farmlands along the way. Passing the waterfalls that cascade from the top of a hill and crossing the suspension bridges over the rivers adds to the beauty of the Tsum Valley Trek. Nevertheless, the ancient gompas, monasteries, stupas, mani walls, and Milarepa’s cave along the path in the backdrop of the Himalayas are the alluring aspects of the Tsum Valley trek.
Tsum Valley Trek starts with a drive from Kathmandu to Soti Khola, from where we walk past Maachhakhola and the village of Jagat to Tsum Valley. In the valley, we explore some preserved villages like Lokpa, Chumling, Chhokhang, Nile, Mu Gompa, Rahcen, etc., and return via the same path to Sotikhola. The people residing in the Tsum Valley are very traditional with their unique dialect, culture, customs, festivals, and lifestyle. We can experience the preserved form of the Tibetan Buddhist religion here. So, are you ready to dissolve into the divine beauty of Tsum, treasured in between the shadows of the mountains?