Tsum Valley Trekking is one of the most remote area treks in Nepal to being in the unspoiled and less beaten trails in the Himalayas. Tsum Valley trekking is located in the second most popular trekking trail, Annapurna Trekking Trail located in the northern part of Manasalu surrounded by Buddha Himal, Himal Chuli, Ganesh Himal and Shringi Himal. Actually, Tsum Valley was an important trade link to Tibet. It was still a restricted trekking zone till 2008. A blessed but hidden valley, Tsum Valley has been gradually becoming a rewarding attraction to the tourist across the world since it is less crowded and still the things are to be discovered. Since it is and was connected to Tibet, it carries several significances of dialect culture, language and civilization which will be astonishing to the travellers.
While doing Tsum Valley Trekking, trekkers will be taken to such mesmerizing valley which is surrounded by breathtaking mountain peaks and the flora and faunas and traditional settlements which imparts an amazing insight of natural and cultural highlights of this region. The blended culture and civilization of the people of Tsum valley since they established their trade link with Tibet, will be another insight to the trekkers. One of the major highlights of Tsum Valley trekking is that the people Tsum Valley still practice ‘Polyandry’.
Tsum Valley Trekking commences from Arughat after a long drive from Kathmandu –Arughat (7-8 hours). Arughat is a city located on the bank of Budi Gandaki River. The first half of the trek ascends the Budhi Gandaki Valley on good paths through a mix of deep forest, terraced fields and traditional settlements. As we leave the main Manaslu Trail for the Tsum valley, suddenly we have a feeling of entering truly into the both naturally and culturally enriched hidden valley. While on the trek, we also pass through the alpine forests, glacial rivers, and enjoy the warm hospitality of ethnic people. Pass the lower Budi Gandaki regions of Living, Machhakhola, Jagat and Philim. We also visit the ancient Gombas of the region such as Rachen Gompa, Mu Gompa, Dephyudonma Gompa. The trails end at the same starting point, Arughat.