14 Days Tsum Valley Trek: Complete Itinerary & Guide

After you arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport, our team welcomes you and transfers you to the hotel. You rest after the flight, freshen up, and spend the remaining time preparing for the trek.

Before bed, you meet your guide for the trek briefing. He/she explains the road journey to Machha Khola, the Tsum Valley route, restricted area permit rules, daily walking plan, and packing needs.

Once breakfast is finished, you leave Kathmandu and drive toward Machha Khola, the starting point of the walking route. The road passes hillside towns, terraced fields, river valleys, and small settlements as you move away from the busy city.

The drive becomes rougher after the main highway section and follows the Budhi Gandaki River corridor toward the lower Manaslu region. By the time you reach Machha Khola, the surroundings become more rural, and you stay overnight near the riverside before starting the trek the next day.

Your first trekking day begins at Machha Khola and follows the Budhi Gandaki River upstream. The trail winds through rocky paths, river bends, and small crossings, gradually moving away from the road-accessible villages. Along the way, you pass Khorlabesi and continue toward Tatopani, a small stop known for its natural hot spring area. From there, the trail goes through Dobhan and Yaru Phant, climbing stone steps and hillside paths toward Jagat.

Jagat stands out from the lower villages because of its stone-paved lanes and scenic mountain setting. This village also serves as an important checkpoint on the Manaslu and Tsum Valley route, marking the transition to the more official trekking trail. Here, the trekking experience starts to feel more immersive as you enter the heart of the valley.

You leave Jagat and continue along the Budhi Gandaki valley through a mix of stone steps, village paths, and river views. The trail passes Salleri and Sirdibas before moving toward Philim, a larger settlement along this route.

After Philim, the trail starts to feel quieter. You move away from the main Manaslu Circuit direction and follow the route toward Tsum Valley. The climb to Lokpa brings you into a more remote section, with forested trails, hillside paths, and fewer settlements along the way.

From Lokpa, your trail enters the lower section of Tsum Valley. You walk through forest paths, narrow hillsides, and deep valley views. The route then drops closer to Lungwa Khola before continuing toward the Siyar Khola.

After crossing the river, you climb toward Chumling. Near the village, you see prayer flags, mani walls, chortens, stone houses, and small farms. You stay overnight at a local teahouse in Chumling.

This day begins with a steady climb out of Chumling toward the upper Tsum Valley. The trail crosses the Siyar Khola side and passes near Domje, moving through pine and rhododendron sections and small fields along quiet local paths. You reach the village of Gho about halfway through the trek, where the trail begins a more continuous climb.

From Gho, the route climbs steadily toward Chhokangparo. The lower forest trail slowly changes into a wider valley setting with drier slopes and clearer mountain views. You reach Chhokangparo and stay overnight at a local teahouse.

The day begins in the wider upper valley above Chhokangparo. You walk through Lamagaun and continue toward Burji. Here, the side trail leads to Milarepa Cave, also known as Piren Phu.

After Burji, the route passes Phurbe and Pangdun before moving closer to the Nile village. The terrain feels drier and more open here, with long fields, bare slopes, and wide views across the valley. You continue beyond the Nile and reach Chhule for the night. Chhule village keeps you close to the Mu Gompa trail, which makes the next day's hike more comfortable.