Hiking in remote Tsum Valley,
NEPAL
April 26 - May 11, 2025
16 days
Spots available: 7 out of 10
16 days
Spots available: 7 out of 10
An amazingly beautiful journey that will be remembered for a lifetime
The opportunity to visit remote Tsum Valley, bordering Tibet, has only recently become available to foreign tourists - this valley was opened to us in 2008. Therefore, foreigners are not often seen here, and the valley has preserved its unique Buddhist culture to the maximum. Local residents lead their peaceful rural lives, not influenced by tourism. We are here for the untouched wilderness, a lifestyle straight out of a movie, the chance to stay overnight in local homes, visits to unique Buddhist temples and ceremonies, the warm and sincere smiles of Nepalese people, delicious homemade food, and of course, for the incredible views of the snowy Himalayan peaks throughout the entire trek. In addition to the Tsum Valley, we will satisfy our mountain ambitions and reach the Ganesh Himal Base Camp at an altitude of 4800 meters, stopping along the way for an overnight stay at the Buddhist monastery of Lungdang.
Tour price - € 2250
- What is included in the price:
- Flight: Domestic flight Pokhara-Kathmandu
- Accommodation: Lodges during the trek (no tents!), best hotels in Kathmandu and Pokhara
- Mountain porters throughout the trek: 12.5 kg per person. We trek with small backpacks, carrying only the essentials.
- Permits and their processing: (Manaslu restricted permit, Tsum restricted permit, Manaslu Conservation Area Project Permit, Annapurna Conservation Area Permit)
- English-speaking Nepali guide: accompanying the entire trek
- Insurance, meals, and transportation for porters and guide
- Accompanied by a group leader, Tanya Sharapova the whole trip, fluent in English, German, and Russian languages
- Photoshoot by Tanya Sharapova throughout the entire tour
- All transfers and route drops: in private transport
- Airport pick-up/drop-off: Kathmandu, Pokhara
- Breakfasts in Kathmandu, Pokhara
- Welcome dinner: at one of the best restaurants in Kathmandu
- Boat ride on Lake Fewa in Pokhara
- Special trekker duffel bag
- Consultations: on preparation and equipment
- Group first aid kit
- What is not included in the price ≈ €1100
- Flight to Kathmandu and back (from Berlin €600)
- Food on the trek (€15-20 per day)
- Medical insurance (€40)
- Nepalese visa, obtained upon arrival (€30)
- Tips for porters and guide (€40)
What is included in the price:
- Flight: Domestic flight Pokhara-Kathmandu
- Accommodation: Lodges during the trek (no tents!), best hotels in Kathmandu and Pokhara
- Mountain porters throughout the trek: 12.5 kg per person. We trek with small backpacks, carrying only the essentials.
- Permits and their processing: (Manaslu restricted permit, Tsum restricted permit, Manaslu Conservation Area Project Permit, Annapurna Conservation Area Permit)
- English-speaking Nepali guide: accompanying the entire trek
- Insurance, meals, and transportation for porters and guide
- Accompanied by a group leader, Tanya Sharapova the whole trip, fluent in English, German, and Russian languages
- Photoshoot by Tanya Sharapova throughout the entire tour
- All transfers and route drops: in private transport
- Airport pick-up/drop-off: Kathmandu, Pokhara
- Breakfasts in Kathmandu, Pokhara
- Welcome dinner: at one of the best restaurants in Kathmandu
- Boat ride on Lake Fewa in Pokhara
- Special trekker duffel bag
- Consultations: on preparation and equipment
- Group first aid kit
What is not included in the price ≈ €1100
- Flight to Kathmandu and back (from Berlin €600)
- Food on the trek (€15-20 per day)
- Medical insurance (€40)
- Nepalese visa, obtained upon arrival (€30)
- Tips for porters and guide (€40)
What to expect?
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Am I able to?This trekking is accessible to any healthy person. It's essential to understand that we are going to the mountains, where some physical effort will be required. Sometimes the route, when going uphill, can be challenging but definitely doable. Everyone goes at their own pace. If you have any health issues you should let me know in advance. Contraindications include excessive weight and heart problems. -
How many people are in the group?My groups usually consist of 6-10 people, which I find to be the perfect size for creating a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. You'll be surrounded by like-minded individuals, with the flexibility to socialize when you want, or enjoy peaceful, uninterrupted moments with nature when you need personal time. It's all about balance and making the experience truly yours. -
What will the weather be like?Expect sunny days with temperatures ranging from +25°C during the day to +5°C in the evening. During the day, you'll be comfortable in T-shirts, while after sunset, you'll cozy up in a warm down jacket, enjoying the cool mountain air. -
What to bring?You will receive a detailed list of the necessary clothing after you make the prepayment, along with a video where I show what I usually take with me. Special mountaineering equipment is not required. -
Where will we sleep and what will we eat?During the hike, we will stay at lodges officially approved by the Ministry of Tourism for trekkers' accommodations. Here, meals will be provided from a menu that includes traditional Tibetan dishes, rice, noodles, simple soups, and, in some places, even pizza and pasta. For the rest of our trip, we will stay in a family-run Tibetan hotel in Kathmandu and a luxury hotel with a pool in Pokhara. -
The Nepalese visa is issued upon arrival at Kathmandu airport for $30, making it easy for you to start your adventure.
Travel itinerary day by day:
Day 1
Arrival in Kathmandu, check-in at hotel. Visit to Swayambhunath Buddhist temple complex, welcome dinner in one of the best restaurants in Kathmandu overlooking the main Buddhist stupa of Boudhnath.
Day 2
The completion of all permits based on passports and the stamped Nepali visa, final purchase of necessary equipment, visiting Durbar Square, Kopan Monastery, or the Pashupatinath temple complex.
Day 3
Transfer to the starting point of the route. Jeep ride to the village of Machha Khola (900m).
Day 4
Trek from Machha Khola to Jagat (1410m). Along the way, we'll pass over suspension bridges, see waterfalls, follow a mountain river, and pass by black cliffs covered in ferns. The trek will take 7 hours.
Day 5
We enter the restricted Tsum Valley with special permits and trek from Jagat to Lokpa (2240m). The trek will take 7 hours.
Day 6
Trek from Lokpa to Chumling (2386m), a village of incredible beauty with ancient Buddhist chortens, panoramic views of the valley, barley fields, and children who shyly giggle at passing strangers. The trek will take 7 hours.
Day 7
Trek from Chumling to Chhokangparo (3010m). In Chhokangparo, idyllic scenes surround you—snow-capped peaks, rice and barley fields, and horses grazing near the houses. The locals invite travelers in for a cup of Tibetan salted tea. The trek will take 5 hours.
Day 8
Trek from Chhokangparo to Nile (3361m), with a stop at Milarepa's Cave, home to unusual Buddhist statues and relics. From the cave's terrace, adorned with hundreds of colorful prayer flags, there are views of the villages of Chhokang and Paro, surrounded by Himalayan landscapes. The trek will take 7 hours.
Day 9
A 2-hour trek from Nile to Mu Gompa (3700m), a village with a monastery of the same name. In Mu Gompa, we admire the stunning views from the upper levels of the monastery, attend the evening puja, and hike up to a more remote temple, where a single nun resides. We'll spend the night at the monastery.
Day 10
We begin our descent and trek from Mu Gompa back to the village of Chumling. The trek will take 8 hours.
Days 11-12
We descend back through the villages of Chhokang, Paro, and Philim to the village of Machha Khola.
Day 13
We travel by jeep to the eagerly awaited Pokhara, where we will celebrate the completion of the trekking part of our journey!
Day 14
We indulge in full hedonism in Pokhara—boating and swimming in the lake, watching movies in the jungle, shopping in local shops, and visiting local cafes.
Day 15
Evening flight from Pokhara to Kathmandu, with a flight duration of just 25 minutes.
Day 16
Final day in Kathmandu, with departure for home.
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Reviews about travels in the Himalayas with Tanya:
The beauty that opened up to the eyes was simply endless. Most of the time, I felt like a happy spaniel with a sideways tongue. And we were so lucky with the team - it just happened that all strangers were such a great team - comfortable, supportive, not intrusive, but always walking alongside when needed.
Now I want to trek, see higher mountains, and come to the Himalayas again. Thank you, Tanya Sharapova, for this miracle, the discovery of a new world, the extremely friendly team, and a new feeling about myself. It was one of the most beautiful, divinely beautiful places in the world I've ever seen. It was one of the most remarkable trips in my life.
Wild untouched nature and spectacular mountains, the opportunity to be alone and at the same time in the company of such nice people. Tanya showed us incredible places. Now I can't imagine myself lying on the beach for two weeks, staying in the same hotel, when there are so many fascinating things in the world. I want to have time to see everything!
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