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Tsum Valley Trekking

16 Days

Days: 16 / Difficulty: 3 of 5 (Moderate to strenuous) 
Min Group Size: 1 / Max Group Size: 4

Tsum Valley Trek was opened for trekking in 2008 and there is a little information available on the area. Tsum Valley Trek Nepal is a sacred Himalayan Budhhist pilgrimage valley situated in northern Gorkha, Nepal. Literally “Tsum” means vivid against the majestic backdrop of the Ganesh Himal, SriPeople and Religion in Tsum Valley
The local people are mostly of Tibetan origin and speak a unique dialect. Even these days, some families practice polyandry (or having more than one husband at a time). These families have been found to be well managed and wealthier than other families. A long history of Buddhism can be seen. The Buddhist saint named Milarepa is believed to have meditated in a cave in these mountains. It is believed that there is a favorable ambience for fortunate events in this region. The people in Tsum have a strong faith in Buddhism. They pray to Buddha, Guru Rinpoche (Padmasambhava) and some bodhisattvas. They install Prayer Flags, Khata, or Mani walls, burn butter lamps in monasteries and believe in the reincarnation of Lamas. The histories and way of life of supernatural entities and stories about them are well-known. Nevertheless Prayer Flags, Khata, or Mani walls are installed and ritual burning of juniper is performed to purify an area against such supernatural entities. The people of Tsum perform numerous rituals and festivals against devil entities. However, the slaughtering of animals on an altar to honor deities does not occur. A few laymen and Lamas practice some special rites to exorcise evil factors. Local people practice mainly two types of astrology “Black” and “White” for the determination of auspicious days. 

Highlights of the Trek: 

  • Fabulous views of Ganesh Himal, Sringi Himal 7187m, Boudha Himal, Himalchuli, 
  • the fantastic hidden land where Guru Rinpoche and Milarepa visited for meditation in several caves, 
  • both geographically spectacular and culturally fascinating, 
  • the inhabitants of the Buri Gandaki valley known as Tsumbas are of Tibetan descent and their speech, dress, 
  • customs are almost exclusively Tibetan, several Buddhist Mani walls, ancient Buddhist monasteries and Nunnery, pictureque villages with traditional houses, 
  • the challenging off the beaten trail onwards to Ganesh Himal Base Camp. 

Tsum Valley is one of the world’s remotest Himalayan Valleys which was also a restricted region. The trek to Tsum Valley takes you into the majestic surroundings of the Ganesh Himal, Sringi Himal, and Boudha Himal ranges. The region is famous by the Milarepa monastery and the area is known as a Milarepa meditation area.

There is a very big nunnery in Chhekamparo. The land is connected with Tibet. The region once being part of Tibet looks completely different from what you will find elsewhere. The people of Tsum Valley or the Tsumbas belong to Tibetan origin with their own ancient form of dialect, art, culture, and religion. Very few adventure travelers have made it to this high and mysterious valley, which used to be an important trade link with Tibet. In the initial days, we trek the route of the Manaslu Circuit Treks. The Tsum Valley lies in the northern part of Manaslu Mountain. The region is still less exposed in comparison to other touristy areas, with relatively virgin and less beaten paths in comparison to the more popular regions. The Tsum people have their own way of family life, which may be quite surprising for many outsiders because the region astonishing unique with nature and culture.

  • Kathmandu
  • Tea house trek,
  • Ganesh Himal Base Camp 4500m,
  • by private 4W vehicle,
  • Culture,Hiking, qnd trekking
  • Three meals a day (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner) during the trek.
  • English, French, Chinese,
  • 2/4
  • 15
  • 64

Overview

The local people are mostly of Tibetan origin and speak a unique dialect. Even these days, some families practice polyandry (or having more than one husband at a time). These families have been found to be well managed and wealthier than other families. A long history of Buddhism can be seen. The Buddhist saint named Milarepa is believed to have meditated in a cave in these mountains. It is believed that there is a favorable ambience for fortunate events in this region. The people in Tsum have a strong faith in Buddhism. They pray to Buddha, Guru Rinpoche (Padmasambhava) and some bodhisattvas. They install Prayer Flags, Khata, or Mani walls, burn butter lamps in monasteries and believe in the reincarnation of Lamas. The histories and way of life of supernatural entities and stories about them are well-known. Nevertheless Prayer Flags, Khata, or Mani walls are installed and ritual burning of juniper is performed to purify an area against such supernatural entities. The people of Tsum perform numerous rituals and festivals against devil entities. However, the slaughtering of animals on an altar to honor deities does not occur. A few laymen and Lamas practice some special rites to exorcise evil factors. Local people practice mainly two types of astrology “Black” and “White” for the determination of auspicious days.

Trip Highlights

  • the fantastic hidden land where Guru Rinpoche and Milarepa visited for meditation in several caves,
  • the fantastic hidden land where Guru Rinpoche and Milarepa visited for meditation in several caves,
  • the inhabitants of the Buri Gandaki valley known as Tsumbas are of Tibetan descent and their speech, dress,

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  • Professional Local Guide
  • Kathmandu
  • Tea house trek,
  • Ganesh Himal Base Camp 4500m,
  • by private 4W vehicle,
  • Culture,Hiking, qnd trekking
  • Three meals a day (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner) during the trek.
  • English, French, Chinese,
  • 2/4
  • 15
  • 64

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