The Tsum Valley Trek is a sacred Himalayan pilgrimage valley, situates in northern Gorkha, Nepal. Literally “Tsum” means vivid. Against the majestic backdrop of the Ganesh Himal and Sringi Himal, and Boudha ranges. This serene Himalayan valley is rich in ancient art, culture, and religion. Furthermore, the local people are mostly of Tibetan origin and speak unique dialects.
Tsum Valley is located near the remote borderlands of the high Himalayas are several sacred beyul. As secret valleys found by people with pure minds and hearts. Guru Rinpoche (Padmasambhava) created the beyuls according to the ancient teachings. The renowned 8th-century mystic introduced the Vajrayana philosophy of Buddhism to the Tibetan, Nepali, and Bhutanese people in the Himalayas. As well, these magical valleys are havens of peace, prosperity, spirituality, and a sacred refuge for true seekers and believers. In the 17th century, Tsum Valley became known as Beyul Kyimolung.
Moreover on Tsum Valley Trek
Any traveler who visits here understands why Tsum is a sacred and magical beyul. And from Tibet in the north by high snow-covered passes. It is home to 18 small villages and about 4000 people of the indigenous ethnic group known as “Tsumbas”. As well as, they are primarily of Tibetan origin and practice Buddhism and Bon religions.
Similarly, it is surrounded by soaring Himalayan peaks, including the Buddha Himal and Himal Chuli to the west, Ganesh Himal to the South, and Sringi Himal to the north. Three high passes bound the valley. Including Ngala Dhoj Hyang (5093 m) to the east and Thapa Pass (5326 m.) to the west. There are no airports, roads, or motorized vehicles in (or near) Tsum Valley. Although, all travel is done on foot along time-worn trails that feature many ancient chortens and carved. And mani stone walls inscribed with prayers and depictions of deities. Therefore Tsum Valley is rich in culture and most of the population of this area is from Tibet.
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In sharing basis
Person |
Cost (USD) |
| 1 | $ 1449 |
| 2/3/4 | $ 1389 |
| 5/6/7/8 | $ 1329 |
| 8+ | $ 1249 |
Overview
Tsum Valley was a restricted area until it was opened for trekking in 2008 and there is little information available on the area The Tsum Valley is a sacred Himalayan pilgrimage valley situated in northern Gorkha, Nepal. Literally “Tsum” means vivid. Against the majestic backdrop of the Ganesh Himal and Sringi Himal, and Boudha ranges, this serene Himalayan valley is rich in ancient art, culture, and religion. The local people are mostly of Tibetan origin and speak unique dialects. Trails are strewn with artistic chortens and lined with mani walls made of thousands of stone slabs carved with drawings of deities and inscribed with prayers. The famous Kyimu Lung, a pilgrimage circuit in the central Trans-Himalaya, is well known for its center of learning and meditation. This circuit traverses the Tsum Valley the Manaslu area in Nepal, and southern parts of Tibet.
The Tsum Valley has a long history of Buddhism. The Buddhist saint Milarewa is believed to be meditated in the caves of these mountains. Traditionally, the valley was a culturally distinct geographical called “Tsum Tso Chuksum”, which means thirteen provinces ruled as a single territory. The ancient remains of the Tsum Kingdom are still visible today. Due to its remoteness and inaccessibility, this sacred valley and its people have been bypassed by mainstream development for centuries.
As a result, the unique culture of this valley has remained intact. The valley is drained by the Shear Khola, which originates from the western glacier of Ganesh Himal and east and southern glaciers of Sringi Himal and meets the Budhi Gandaki at Nyak. The valley is uniquely rich in wildlife, especially the Himalayan Thar and Blue Sheep which congregates in herds of 50 to 200. Hunting, fishing is not permitted in the Tsum Valley. The valley also boasts some unique and historic monasteries, including Rachen Gumba and Mu Gumba, which lie on a pretty plateau nestled in the lap of the valley, and Gumba Lungdang, situated at the base of a conical hill against the main slope of Ganesh Himal.
Highlights of Tsum Valley Trek
- The fantastic hidden land where Guru Rinpoche and Milarepa visited for meditation in several caves,
- Fabulous views of Ganesh Himal, Sringi Himal 7187m, Boudha Himal, Himalchuli,
- experience Himalayan Tibetan Buddhism
- Tsum Numri lifestyle
