Fact of this trip
Trip Duration    Â	20 days deluxe trip
Max. Altitude:	3700m./12210ft.
Minimum Altitude:	535m./1765ft.
Grade:	Moderate
Activities:	Trekking + Tour
Accommodation:	Camping
Meals:	Breakfast, lunch , Dinner with tea/coffee
Transportation:	Car/ Van/ public bus
Trek Departure:	Every day throughout the week
Group Size:	1 person (minimum) to 15 persons (maximum)
Best season:	Feb, March, April,Sep, Oct & Nov.
Available Time:	All months
Per day hiking:	4 to 7 hours

Day by Day Itinerary

Day 1 : Kathmandu arrival
Arriving in Tribhuwan International Airport (TIA), you will be met by a Nepal Alternative Treks airport representative. Transfer by Private car/ Van (depends on size of group) to the selected hotel ( Hotel Marshyangdi) at thamel in Kathmandu(1290m./4273). Stay overnight there on B/B basis.

Day 2 : Visit world heritage sites in Kathmandu
Full day Kathmandu sight seeing (world heritages sites) -  Bhaktapur Durbar Square, Boudhanath stupa and Pashupatinath temple by private car/van (depends on group size) and tour guide. Stay at same hotel on B/B basis.

Day 3: Kathmandu - Arughat Bazaar
we drive Private Jeep to Arughat Bazaar(535m./1765ft.) in Gorkha district. The village of Arughat is in two parts, on opposite sides of the Budi Gandaki. Arughat Bazaar is large, clean and prosperous with hotels and shops selling cloth, food and hardware. Stay there overnight at tent on FB basis.

Day 4: Arughat -Soti Khola
The trail leads us to Soti Khola(860m./2838ft.) 6 hours walking. Along the way we enjoy wonderful views of Shringri Himal. We trek through Gurung and Magar villages, pass fields and cascading waterfalls, till we reach Soti Khola. We set up camp on the banks of the Soti Khola(River) and stay there overnight on FB basis.

Day 5: Soti Khola -Machha Khola
We trek to Machha khola- Fish River (930m/3069ft.) 6/7 hours walking. Machha khola is a village situated above a stream with the same name. We camp for the night by a wide campsite then stay there overnight at FB basis.

Day 6: Machha Khola-Doban
We head to Doban(1350m./4455ft.) 6 hours walking. The trail involves some steep ascents and descents. We climb a well – crafted staircase over a ridge to Doban. Doban lies at the confluence of the Shiar Khola, which flows from the east, and the Sarpu khola, which flows from the west. We stay there overnight at tent on FB basis.

Day 7: Doban - Philim
The route climbs on rugged rocky trail. We climb up and down ravines and notched trees. We get good views of Sringri himal as we continue up to the village of Philim( 1550 m./5115ft.)5 hours walking. This is a large Gurung village with fields of corn and millet. There are several good campsites and we set up camp surrounded by alder, blue pine and poplar trees. We stay here in tent on FB basis.

Day 8: Philim -Chumling (Lower Tsum)
We take the trail up through Philim and head up over a ridge that leads to Ganesh Himal Base camp and Chumling(2363m./7797ft.)3/4 hours walking. We camp for the night at Chumling on FB basis.

Day 9: Chumling - Chhokangparo (Upper Tsum)
we continue heading to Chhokangparo(3010m./9933ft.)6/7 hours walking.Chhekamparo is a village situated on flat land and made up of two settlements Chhekam and Paro. From the valley, the Ganesh Himal range can be seen directly to the south where it provides spectacular views of the Baudha and Himal chuli peaks to the south-west. Some households in this village practice polyandry. Stay there overnight at tent on FB basis.

Day 10: Chhokangparo - Nile/Chhule
From Chhokangparo we trek to Nile/ Chulle(3361m./11091ft.) 6 hours walking. This is the last village heading north in the upper Tsum Valley. Nile is on the western, sun-side of the Shiar Khola, about 20 minutes walk across from Chhule.
On the way we pass the Piren Phu cave. Piren Phu (pigeon cave) is one of the most sacred caves in the Tsum valley. It is located at the foot of a rugged cliff near the village of Burji. Milarepa, the famous Tibetan saint, was believed to have meditated here. There are two separate gumbas attached to the rocky cave. Richly painted Buddhist murals, excellent artistic scripts carved on stones, long prayer flags and significant Buddhists paper scripts make this cave one of the most important socio-cultural asset in the valley.
Beautiful views can be had of the Shiar Khola, Rachen Gumba, the mountains and settlements amidst vast agricultural land.  Stay there overnight at tent on FB basis.

Day 11: Nile/Chhule -Mu Gompa
The trail gradually ascends to Mu gumba(3700m.12210ft.) 5/6 hours walking. It is the largest monastery in the region. Mu Gumba is located at the highest and farthest point in the Tsum valley.The monastery houses religious books, including Kangyur, a life sized statue of Avalokiteshwara, and images of Guru Padmasambhava and Tara.
Dephyudonma Gumba(4060m./13398ft.) is one of the oldest monasteries in the Tsum Valley and is situated in the rugged mountains, it is 2 hours walk from the village of Chhule and Nile. The history of this monastery is directly associated with the dawn of Buddhism in the valley. The monastery is run by Lama Serap of Nile Ladrang from the Kangin sect. There are a few campsites and dinking water facilities. Stay there overnight at tent on FB basis.

Day 12: Excursion day
we hike up to Mu Gumba and reach the base of Pika Himal (4865m./16054ft).We get quite close to Tibet and get a good view of the Tibetan peaks as well as the Ganesh Himal range. After the day's excursion we return to our camp at Mu gumba and stay there overnight on FB basis.

Day 13: Mu Gompa -Rachen Gompa
the trail leads us to Rachen Gumba(3240m.10692ft.) 5 hours walking, a nunnery. The nunnery is situated in the Shiar Khola Valley in the foothills of the mountains bordering Nepal and Tibet. Rachen Gumba was established in the year 1905 AD and is one of the largest nunneries in the Tsum valley. It houses nuns belonging to the Ngak-pa sect, which does not allow animal slaughter. The nunnery houses one thousand clay, molded statues of Avalokiteshwara, a brightly colored, carved throne and pillar, and a large prayer wheel. The interior is richly painted with murals about Buddhism and its history. Stay there overnight at tent on FB basis.

Day 14: Rachen Gompa-Dumje
From Rachen Gompa( 2440m./8052ft.) 6 hours walking, we proceed towards Dumje, a small village with about eight houses and adjoining cattle shed. Stay there overnight at camping on FB basis.

Day 15: Dumje -Philim
we trek continue to Philim(2140m./7062ft.)6/7 hours walking. On the way we pass one of the most beautiful waterfalls in the Lower Tsum Valley, Samba Tingding Chhupyang. Stay there overnight at tent on FB basis.

Day 16: Philim-Tatopani
The trail descend to Tatopani (1050m./3465ft.) 7 hours walking. There is a hot spring at Tatopani. You can relieve your tired muscles by soaking yourself in the hot spring. Stay there overnight at tent on FB basis.

Day 17: Tatopani to Soti Khola
We descend continue to Soti Khola( 720m./2376ft.) 6/7 hours walking. We pass through terraced fields and tropical waterfalls and finally set up camp at the village then stay there overnight on FB basis.

Day 18: Soti Khola - Arughat Bazar
As we make our way to Arughat Bazar(535m.1765ft.) 4 hours walking, we come to the last leg of our journey. We end our trek here. We stay there overnight at tent on FB basis.

Day 19:Arughat Bazar -Kathmandu
We drive to Kathmandu( 1290m./4257ft.) 8/9 hours driving by Private Jeep then transfer to Hotel Marshyangdi then stay there on b/b plan. In the evening, you are cordially invited to a farewell dinner where you will experience typical Nepali food and cultural entertainment, courtesy of Nepal Alternative Treks.

Day 20: Departure to International airport
Nepal Alternative Treks provides you free transportation to Trivuwan international airport and departure to your home or other destination.

FootNote:

B/B = Bed and Breakfast, B = breakfast. L = Lunch, D = Dinner,
FB = Full board.( accommodation, breakfast, lunch, Dinner with tea/coffee).
M .= meter. f .= Feet, km =kilometre

Cost Includes:

• Free pick up and drop by car/van/ from/to international airport.
• 3 nights deluxe 3***hotel (Hotel Marshyangdi) at thamel in Kathmandu on b/b basis.
• One full day sightseeing in Kathmandu with professional tour guide by private car/Van.
• All meals during the trekking (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, with tea/coffee).
• Accommodation(on tent) during the trekking.
• One experienced, educated, well trained, fluent English speaking, friendly, specialized in Tsum Valley trekking region and government authorized trekking guide and Sherpa, cook, required porters etc.
• Guide and other staff's food, accommodation, salary, insurance, transportation and equipments.
• Kathmandu- Arughat –Kathmandu by private Jeep..
• Manaslu Conservation area special permit and TIMS (Trekker's information management system) card.
• Camping equipments as: Trekking tents, Dining tent, Kitchen Tent, Toilet Tent, Table and chairs, Mattresses during the trekking etc.
• First aid medical box.
• Trekking equipments as sleeping bag and down jacket etc.
• Farewell dinner in Kathmandu.
• Complementary Trekking Certificate of Completion.

Cost Excludes:

• Hard and soft table drinks such as coke, fanta, mineral water, beer.
• Personal Travel insurance.
• Rescue operation.
• International air fare.
• Nepal tourist visa fee ( $ 25 for 15 days and $ 40 for 30 days multiple entry visa).
• Tips for guide and porter.( Highly suggested  but not compulsory).

If you would like to extend your holiday then below the options are highly suggested.

1. One day Trishuli river rafting.
2. Full day world heritage sites city tour as Bhaktapur, Boudhanath, Pashupatinath and Monkey temple.
3. One night two days Nagarkot sunrise and mountain view and 3 hours hiking trip.
4. One  night Two days Dhulikhel tour.
5. Two  nights Three  days Trishuli river rafting + Chitwan Jungle safari.
6. 1/2/3 hours Trekking thai massage.
7.Mountain flight.

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