Dear trekkers,
Namaste! A warm welcome to trekkers from every corner of the globe. We are delighted to invite you on a breath-taking journey through the Tsum valley region. Experience the serenity of a moderate camping trek through untouched nature and pristine mountain landscapes.
About Tsum valley trek: The Tsum Valley trek is a recently opened route situated between the Ganesh Himal and the Shringi Himalayan ranges. Located in the Manaslu region along the Siyar Khola valley near the Tibetan border, it remains a remote sanctuary where travelers encounter very few fellow trekkers.
Journey highlights: After the motor road ends, the trek begins at Machha Khola (869m), passing through several traditional villages. Chhule and Nile are the final settlements in the Tsum Valley before reaching the majestic Mu Gompa monastery. While the nearby route to the Tibet-Kyirong border is restricted for tourist open only for local residents, trekkers can spend their time exploring the Takar Taso region-a wide, stunning valley famous for its ancient, giant juniper trees.
First day trek, starting from Machha Khola, you will follow the main Manaslu Circuit route for two days, which can be quite busy with other trekkers. The paths diverge after Ekle Batti: while the Manaslu Circuit crosses the Budhi Gandaki River to the left, the Tsum Valley trail continues along the Siyar Khola toward Tsum valley, Mu Gompa and Takar Taso.
Once you pass Chhokang Paro (Chekampar), the landscape undergoes an unbelievable transformation into a wide, lush valley filled with beautiful villages and traditional farms.
In the Tsum Valley, hunting and the killing of animals are strictly prohibited by ancient tradition. At Tsum valley, you can see yaks, horses, and cattle grazing peacefully alongside wildlife like Himalayan Tahr and musk deer. The region is also home to several historic monasteries where you can meet and learn from the local Lamas and Anis (nuns).
Seasonal Beauty: If you trek during the spring, the forests of the Tsum Valley explode with the vibrant reds and pinks of blooming Himalayan rhododendrons. Along the way, you’ll also witness high-altitude pastures were yaks graze peacefully."
The authentic tented experience: The Tsum Valley remains wonderfully untouched by modern tourism; you won’t find luxury lodges or fine dining in these remote heights. While basic teahouses and local homestays exist, they often fall short of the comfort standards many travellers expect.
To truly embrace the spirit of the Himalayas without compromising on comfort, a fully serviced tented camp is the premier way to experience this wilderness. While a camping trek requires a higher investment than lodge-based trekking, the reward is an unparalleled, private journey through one of Nepal’s most pristine landscapes.
Lodging (Teahouse) Trek: If you prefer a teahouse trek, this is also an option and is less expensive. However, the accommodation and meals are not at the same standard as in the Manaslu region because this area is newly opened and sees fewer tourists.
Facilities should become better and more comfortable for trekkers in the future. In my experience, the local people are even friendlier, more respectful, and more helpful than those in the Manaslu region.
Himalayan panorama: As with any trek, the views only improve as you gain elevation. While the lower trail up to Chumchet passes through deep valleys with limited visibility, the scenery opens up dramatically once you reach Chhokang Paro (Chekampar). From this higher vantage point, you are rewarded with spectacular views of Baudha Himal, Himal Chuli, Ngadi Chuli, and the entire Ganesh Himal range and wide beautiful valley.
A spiritual journey: The Tsum Valley is a living museum of Buddhist culture. You’ll have the opportunity to explore historic monasteries in each village, with the remote Mu Gompa and Rachen Gompa being the most impressive. A highlight for many is the climb above Burji village to see the meditation cave of Saint Milarepa, where his footprint is still visible in the rock.
Post-trek relaxation: After completing your Tsum Valley adventure, we will drive you to Pokhara for a two-night stay. It’s the perfect place to unwind, reflect on your journey, and enjoy the peaceful lakeside atmosphere at the end of your holiday.
Note: See below for an overview of the 21-day, Tsum valley Ganesh Himal journey. For complete details on Kathmandu hotels, trekking routes, elevation, walking times, meals, and accommodations, refer to the "Day-by-Day Itinerary" at the bottom of this page.
High Altitude sickness occurs when your body cannot get enough oxygen due to the lower air pressure at high elevations, especially if you ascend too quickly. It is a common condition that can affect anyone at any time, regardless of fitness level. While there is no need to be nervous, it is vital to stay attentive to your body.
How to recognizing the major symptoms? If you experience any of the following symptoms, stop your ascent immediately:
1. Persistent headache or dizziness. 2. Nausea or vomiting. 3. Loss of appetite. 4. Difficulty sleeping.
What to do if symptoms appear: Do not climb higher. The best remedy is descending to a lower altitude as quickly as possible. While preparing to descend or resting, follow these steps:
• Hydrate: Drink plenty of hot fluids.
• Eat: Try garlic soup, a popular local remedy for circulation.
• Rest: Allow your body time to acclimatize and recover.
• Climb slowly: Avoid going from low altitude to over 2,500 meters (8,000 feet) in a single day if possible.
• Limit sleeping elevation: Above 3,000 meters (10,000 feet), increase your sleeping altitude.
• Climb high, sleep low: Hike to higher elevations during the day for acclimatization, but return to a lower altitude to sleep.
• Take rest days: Schedule a dedicated rest day every 3 to 4 days, or every 1,000 meters (3,300 feet) of total gain.
Our Safety guarantee: Most trekkers recover with a rest day or by descending slightly. If your condition doesn't improve, your guide will take immediate action. In serious cases, your guide will contact our Kathmandu office directly to dispatch a rescue helicopter.
Emergency rescue: Your safety is our top priority. In the event of serious illness or injury, ground transport is too slow due to the remote terrain. The fastest and most reliable option is emergency helicopter evacuation.
We can arrange an emergency helicopter evacuation from any point on the trail back to Kathmandu within a few hours (weather permitting). To ensure a smooth and life-saving rescue.
Travel insurance: Unfortunate illness or injury can happen to anyone, anywhere. In the remote mountain regions where we trek, your safety is paramount. Because ground transport to the nearest clinic can be slow, we rely on rapid aerial response.
• Helicopter rescue: From Kathmandu, offers the fastest rescue service but is extremely expensive.
• Action required: We strongly advise you to issue a comprehensive travel insurance policy from your home country or in Kathmandu. Your policy must specifically cover emergency helicopter evacuation and medical expenses at high altitudes up to 5,000 meters.
Our team will handle all the logistics with your insurance provider and the helicopter operators so that you can focus entirely on recovery.
Pro Tip: Please Always carry a digital and printed copy of your insurance certificate and the 24-hour emergency contact number for your provider.
Weather patterns in the mountains and Himalayan regions have become more unpredictable recently due to the effects of global warming. However, here is a general guide to the seasons.
Spring (March – May): Spring is one of the best times for spectacular, clear views in the Tsum valley regions. The stable weather brings excellent visibility. During this season, the trails come alive as rhododendrons and various other wildflowers blossom in their brightest colours.
Autumn (September – November): Autumn offers some of the most stunning, uninterrupted views of the high Himalayas. With crisp air and perfect trekking temperatures, the days are exceptionally enjoyable for mountain photography and trekking.
Winter (December – February): While the low elevations offer clear skies and clean air with excellent visibility, the higher altitudes at Tsum valley region may heavy snowfall, making the trails difficult to navigate. Temperatures drop significantly during the mornings and nights.
Trekking Permit and other fees: For Tsum valley region, required a trekking permit, you need Annapurna conservation entry permit a TIMS card (Trekkers' Information Management System). We will handle the arrangement of these for you.
Local government Municipality entry fees will be managed and arranged by your trekking guide on the spot.
We will process the necessary trekking permits prior to your arrival in Kathmandu. To arrange the permits, please email us a copy of your passport (valid for at least 6 months) and a passport-size photo.
Tented camping equipment: For this trek, we provide two-person shared tents (or single-supplement high-altitude tents) equipped with double mattresses (foam and waterproof), a dining tent, a kitchen tent with all cooking utensils, a toilet tent, and dedicated tents for our staff and porters. We also supply specialized high-altitude gear for the crew, along with a hot water bag in your tent each night to keep you warm.
Daily meals during the trek: A separate kitchen tent fully equipped with all necessary utensils and hygienic food preparation tools. Our kitchen staffs will perfear fresh meals (breakfast - lunch and dinner) evry day for you.
Trekking Crew: For this trek, we send a complete trekking team, including an experienced guide who has completed this route before, a cook, kitchen helpers, Sherpa assistants, and porters. Our entire Nepali team is highly experienced and works seamlessly together - even at altitudes above 4,000 meters, to ensure you have a safe, worry-free journey.
Domestic flight: To maximize your time this itinerary includes 20 to 25 minutes domestic flights between Pokhara to Kathmandu, for breath-taking Himalayan views and save the time.
Ground transportation: We provide reliable private transportation, including cars, jeeps, and vans as your group size for airport pickup / drop transfers to hotel and travel to and from trekking starting points.
While public transport is available, it involves frequent stops, takes significantly longer, and can be crowded and noisy, choosing private transport saves time and avoids the hassle of traveling on packed local routes.
The mountain landscapes feature rugged roads, we exclusively use 4WD vehicles for your safety and comfort between Dading to Machha khola before trek and Machha khola to Besi shahar.
Kathmandu to Dading and after trek Dading to Pokhara we use privet vehicle as group size.
Life on the trail follows a peaceful, structured rhythm designed to keep you energized and immersed in the landscape.
Morning a refreshing Start: Your day begins early as our staff brings a hot drink (coffee or tea) directly to your tent, followed by a bowl of warm washing water to freshen up. While you pack your duffle bag for the day’s journey, our kitchen team prepares a fresh, hot breakfast. You will enjoy your meal at the table, surrounded by a stunning mountain panorama.
During the day: During the trek, you can stroll at a peaceful pace, capturing scenic photos and visiting local villages, monasteries, or schools with your guide. A freshly prepared lunch with hot drinks will be served between 11:00 and 13:00. After an hour of rest to recharge, we continue the journey.
Afternoon at camp: Upon arriving at the campsite, you will find your tent already set up with your mattress and luggage placed inside. After freshening up with warm water, you can relax in the dining tent with hot drinks, biscuits, and cheese.
Evening dinner: Each evening, our cook prepares a fresh buffet dinner, starting with warm soup followed by at least five different local and international dishes. During dinner, your guide will discuss the day's highlights and brief you on the itinerary for the next morning.
For this high elevation trek, we suggest you take along with you: Trekking boots, light shoes / trainers, woollen socks (x 3) woollen caps, warm hand gloves, warm or fibre pile jacket, down jacket, windproof jacket & trouser, fleece or sweater, shirts (x 2), long and short trekking trousers (and /or long skirt for women), waterproof poncho or umbrella, sun hat, (3x) underwear etc.
Other essential items: Kitbag and padlock, small rucksack, water bottle (1 litre capacity), head torch, personal first aid, sun and snow glasses, sun cream (factor 15+) & lip slave, towel & wash kit, whistle, passport, passport-size photographs, plastic bags, money belt.
Optional: Camera (with high-capacity memory cards and extra batteries), trekking poles / walking sticks, binoculars, notebook, pen etc.
Sleeping Bag: We strongly recommend a down sleeping bag rated to at least -20°C, along with a silk or fleece inner liner for extra warmth. If you do not have your own, high-quality sleeping bags are available to rent or purchase in Kathmandu to suit your size.
We are a team of experienced Sherpas who have been leading Himalayan treks and expeditions for many years. Trekkers from all over the globe trust us and return year after year for another trek or expedition.
• In Kathmandu, there are many trekking agencies: some charge high prices without delivering quality service, while others offer low rates but lack experience and support. Regardless of the cost, the mountain views remain the same. But the quality of service that makes all the difference.
• We offer reasonable prices and ‘top-tier’ service across every aspect of your journey without compromise. That is why our clients keep coming back to trek with us again and again.
• When you trek with our team, your investment does more than just book a trip-it ensures a seamless, high-quality experience defined by a warm, family-like atmosphere and total peace of mind.
• While some trekkers explore the Himalayas independently to save money, they often overlook a critical question: "If something goes wrong, what is the plan?"
Trekking in Nepal is vastly different from hiking in Western countries. The landscapes are rugged, conditions are extreme, and weather can change in an instant.
In wilderness, unexpected challenges - from different sickness to sudden weather change can arise at any moment. Without professional support, these situations can quickly become dangerous. We provide the essential safety net and emergency logistics required to keep you safe.
• Expert Guidance: Professional guides who are fluent in local culture, hidden trails, and shifting weather patterns.
• Reliable Support: Dedicated porters to handle the heavy lifting, allowing you to walk freely and focus on the scenery.
• Stress-Free Logistics: We manage every detail, from your arrival to your departure, so you never have to worry about the "what ifs."
Your journey with us isn’t just a holiday; it’s a commitment to quality, safety, and an unforgettable experience on the trail.
Tips for trekking staff: Tipping is a customary way to appreciate your team's hard work and dedication in helping you reach your goal. You may tip as much as you wish. However, if you are not satisfied with their service, tipping is not necessary.
This trek is designed for anyone who is physically fit, healthy, and passionate about exploring the high Himalayas. We warmly welcome adventurers between the ages of 16 and 70 to join us with confidence. Whether you are traveling with a group of friends, as a family, a senior traveller, a photographer, or a solo explorer with a guide, this journey is for you.
Immersing yourself in this pristine, organic Himalayan environment is a life-changing experience. It is proven to leave you feeling energized, happy, and stress-free-filling your life with sweet, unforgettable memories.
Preparation and Support: You are never alone in your journey. We provide comprehensive information and a full briefing in Kathmandu before you set off. Once on the trail, your guide will provide clear, day-by-day explanations of the plan to ensure you are always informed, comfortable, and safe.
Get in touch: The trekking regions mentioned here are just the beginning. For more information regarding trekking seasons, exact durations, and a competitive, reasonable cost for your group (large or small), please contact us directly.
We pride ourselves on providing a service that is faster, more personal, and more reliable than the rest. We will reply to your email within 24 hours.
Contact us via:
Email: hellokirken@gmail.com
WhatsApp / Messenger: Kirken Sherpa +43 664 55155 46
4 nights Kathmandu at 3-Star hotel with bed & breakfast on twin sharing basis.
2 nights Pokhara at 3-star hotel with bed & breakfast on twin sharing basis.
14 nights camping trek all the meals (breakfast- lunch - dinner) with hot drinks.
❌ Main meals (lunch + dinner) and drinks in Kathmandu.
❌ Personal expenses alcoholic beverages, drinks, laundry services and hot shower.
❌ Medical and travel insurance for the trekkers.
❌ Emergency helicopter rescue charges for the trekkers if necessary.
❌ International airfare (flight ticket) and taxes.
❌ Any kinds of visa for Nepal.
❌ Tips for trekking staffs.
Warm Welcome: Upon your arrival at the Tribhuvan international airport, Our representative will meet you at the airport terminal with a personalized sign, handling your luggage, welcome you with colourful flowers, drive to star hotel as your booking. Upon arrival at your hotel, you will be served a refreshing welcome drink at reception while our team assists with your check-in.
First Evening & Briefing: In the evening, you can enjoy dinner at your hotel or a local restaurant. During this time, our Tour Manager will conduct a comprehensive briefing, covering your trekking itinerary, safety protocols, and any other essential information for your upcoming adventure.
3-star hotel as your booking at Kathmandu.
Himalayan Experience Trek welcomes you to Nepal, the land of Himalaya, where we can offer a variety of experiences to make your holidays a truly memorable one in Nepal, India and Tibet, especially adventure trip, remote mountains region of Nepal.
Breakfast + lunch + dinner with hot drinks. 
Approx. 5 to 6 hours.
Farewell Dinner: Evening our representative will take you for a farewell Nepali typical dinner with a culture program. After dinner back to hotel.
