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.

This is the highest walking day of the Tsum Valley Trek itinerary. You start from Chhule with a light daypack and follow the upper-valley route toward Mu Gompa. The dry and exposed path crosses bare slopes, passes scattered Buddhist landmarks, and opens to broad mountain views as you approach the monastery.

Mu Gompa sits at approximately 3,700 m / 12,139 ft and is a major spiritual site in Tsum Valley. You spend time around the monastery area, take in the high-valley setting, and then follow the same route back to Chhule.

The return journey begins with a long descent from Chhule. You retrace the upper valley route through Nile, Pangdun, Phurbe, Burji, and Chhokangparo. The same trail feels different as you walk downhill.

The dry upper valley slowly gives way to greener slopes and warmer air. You pass familiar mani walls and open hillside sections before the trail drops toward the lower valley. As the descent continues, your legs feel the steady downhill walk. You pass Gho and return to Chumling, where you stay overnight at a local teahouse.

From Chumling, your return trail moves through the lower section of Tsum Valley. You follow forested paths, narrow hillside tracks, and familiar river crossings from the earlier route. The trail then passes the gorge-side section near the entrance to the valley. The familiar route is easier to follow on the return journey. 

As you reach Lokpa, the inner Tsum Valley section comes to an end. From here, your route reconnects with the lower Manaslu trail before the final walking day to Philim.

This shorter walking day closes the trekking section of the route. From Lokpa, you descend through forested hillside paths and river valley sections before joining the main Manaslu trail again.

The walk feels gentler after the long return days from Chhule. You reach Philim, one of the larger villages in this area. This is your final overnight stop in the trekking region. You spend the afternoon settling in, sorting your trekking bag, and preparing for the long drive back to Kathmandu the next day.

Your final day in the mountains begins with a morning walk down from Philim. You follow the trail through the rugged Budhi Gandaki River corridor, passing checkpoints and old stone steps until you reach the primary road-head at Machha Khola. Here, our private vehicle waits to pick you up directly. 

The drive starts on rough, unpaved mountain tracks that carve through the lower hillsides before smoothing out completely as you meet the paved Prithvi Highway. The long journey takes you away from the quiet trails and brings you back into the energetic pace of the capital city. 

By evening, you arrive in Kathmandu and transfer straight to the hotel for a long-awaited hot shower and a comfortable bed.

This day gives your body time to recover after the long drive from Philim. You stay in Kathmandu, rest at the hotel, wash your trekking clothes, and enjoy a slower pace after many days on the trail.

The day also gives you time for final shopping, a short walk around Thamel, or a relaxed cultural visit inside the city. In the evening, you join our team for a farewell dinner and mark the completion of your Tsum Valley Trek.

Your 14-day Tsum Valley Trek ends in Kathmandu today. Our team transfers you from the hotel to Tribhuvan International Airport according to your flight schedule.

Depending on your flight time, you have time for breakfast, final packing, or a short walk near your hotel. You leave Nepal with memories of the Budhi Gandaki valley, Lokpa, Chumling, Chhokangparo, Chhule, and Mu Gompa.