Our representative will pick you up from the Tribhuvan international airport on your arrival. After a warm Nepali welcome, we will drive to your hotel, where a representative from GE will brief you about the trips. We will enjoy a welcome dinner in a fine Nepali restaurant in the evening.
Max Altitude: 1300m/ 4265 ft
After the break, we will proceed toward the city tour:
Kathmandu Durbar Square (UNESCO world heritage site)
The ancient palace courtyard has beautiful Nepali architecture, arts, and history. Hanuman Dhoka Museum, Kasthmandav temple, and the Royal Temple of the living goddess Kumari are a few of the main attractions at the site.
Swyambhunath Stupa
Locally believed as a self-emerged Buddhist stupa, it is also known as Monkey Temple. Learn about Buddhism, visit the monastery where young monks are taught, and get a view of the Kathmandu valley.
Pashupatinath Temple
One of the holiest temples for Hindus, Lord Shiva (god of destruction), the temple holds esteems a lot of interesting religious myths.
Boudhanath Temple
Also known as "Little Tibet", the Buddhist Stupa is surrounded by small rooftop cafes, handicraft stores, and monasteries.
After the tour, we will drive back to our hotel.
Max Altitude: 1300m/ 4265 ft
After breakfast, we will drive to Barpak of Gorkha District in a private Jeep. Heading west from Kathmandu, the drive will be scenic and cross many historic cities. After 7 hour's drive, we will reach Barpak, a hillside valley blessed with panoramic views of the northern mountains.
Max Altitude: 2,000m/6,562ft
Duration: 6 -7 hrs.
Today our trek follows through the river basin of Budhi Gandaki river ( One of the tributaries of the Gandaki River System). We ascend to the pass of Gupsi Dada(3000m) and descend to a beautiful Gurung Village, Laprak(2200m). You will be bestowed with views of the Langtang, Manaslu, and Ganesh Himal en route.
Max Altitude: 3000m/ 9842 ft
Duration: 6 to 7 hrs
We direct our trek towards the east from Laprak. As we descend from Laprak, we reach a hanging suspension bridge from where our ascent toward Khorlabesi begins. We go to Singla, a village that sits atop the hill, which is a great vantage point for observing the Manaslu range. Our trail descends from Singla towards Khorlabeshi. Overnight at Khorlabeshi.
Max Altitude: 1232m/4041ft
Duration: 7-8 Hrs
Today's trail climbs up and descends multiple times through narrow ridges by the side of the Budhi Gandaki river. After 2 hours of the roller coaster trek, you reach Hot Spring; from here, we cross a suspension bridge across the Budhi Gandaki river and start our ascent towards Jagat. We pass through several other suspension bridges over Dobhan Khola and Yaru Khola until we reach a series of steep staircases in Tharo Bharyang. From the Tharo Bharyang, we walk along the Budhi Gandaki River basin towards Jagat, the stopover point for the day.
Max Altitude: 1,410m/4,626ft
Duration: 6 Hrs
The trail from Jagat to Philim climbs over a rocky mountain ridge before descending to Setibas. The course starts to widen as we go further along the hill leading up to Ghatta Khola. We follow upstream until a slight uphill climb to reach the Gurung settlement of Philim.
Max Altitude: 1,590m/5,217ft
Duration: 3 Hrs
The trail heads north from Philim across a deep forest to reach Ekle Bhatti. We will now get a narrow, deep gorge and a dense pine forest. As we cross through thick pine and rhododendron forests, we get to the trail that leads up to Tsum Valley. You will be amazed at the views of the Manaslu and Himalchuli mountains along the way. Climb down to Ghumlong and climb up to Ripchet. Crossing the Shiar Khola, we finally arrive at Chumling. Visit the old Chumling gompa and the stone streets of the village.
Max Altitude: 2,386m/7,828ft
Duration: 6-7 Hrs
Trek from Chumling to Chokhangparo passes through the majestic vistas of Ganesh Himal. We pass through Rainjham Khola to Serpu Khola before entering Tsum Valley. The valley was forbidden to enter by outsiders for a long time. Only recently, the valley has been open for tourists, and the indigenous people wholeheartedly share their ancestorial culture and lifestyle with outsiders. The trail ascends steeply from Serpu Khola until we reach Chokhangparo.
Max Altitude: 3,010m/9,876ft
Duration: 5-6 Hrs
From Chhokangparo, we trek to Nile/ Chulle. This is the last village heading north in the upper Tsum Valley. The Nile is on the western sun-side of the Shiar Khola, about 20 minutes walk across from Chhule. On the way, we pass the Piren Phu cave. Piren Phu (pigeon cave) is one of the most sacred caves in the Tsum valley. It is located at the foot of a rugged cliff near the village of Burji. Milarepa, the famous Tibetan saint, was believed to have meditated here. There are two separate gumbas attached to the rocky cave. Richly painted Buddhist murals, excellent artistic scripts carved on stones, long prayer flags, and significant Buddhist paper scripts make this cave one of the essential socio-cultural assets in the valley. Beautiful views can be had of the Shiar Khola, Rachen Gumba, the mountains, and settlements amidst vast agricultural land.
Max Altitude: 3,361m/11,027ft
Duration: 6-7hrs
From the Nile, the trail gradually ascends to Mu Gompa, the largest monastery in the region. Mu Gompa is located at the highest and farthest point in the Tsum valley. Mu Gumba was established in 1895 AD at an altitude of 3510m. The monastery houses religious books, including Kangyur, a life-sized statue of Avalokiteshwara, and images of Guru Padmasambhava and Tara. Dephyudonma Gumba is one of the oldest monasteries in the Tsum Valley and is situated in the rugged mountains, a 2 hr walk from the village of Chale and Nile. The history of this monastery is directly associated with the dawn of Buddhism in the valley. Lama Serap of Nile Ladrang from the Kangin sect runs the sanctuary. There are a few campsites and drinking water facilities.
Max Altitude: 4,030m/13,222ft
Duration: 4 Hrs
We hike up Mu Gompa and reach the base of Pika Himal (4865m). We are close to Tibet and get a good view of the Tibetan peaks and the Ganesh Himal range. After the day's excursion, we return to our camp at Mu Gompa.
Max Altitude: 4,030m/13,222ft
From Mu Gumba we take the trail to Rachen Gumba, a nunnery. The nunnery is situated in the Shiar Khola Valley in the foothills of the mountains bordering Nepal and Tibet. Rachen Gumba was established in 1905 AD and is one of the largest nunneries in the Tsum valley. It houses nuns belonging to the Ngak-pa sect, which does not allow animal slaughter. The nunnery houses one thousand clay, molded statues of Avalokiteshwara, a brightly colored, carved throne and pillar, and a large prayer wheel. The interior is richly painted with murals about Buddhism and its history.
Max Altitude: 3,240m/10,630ft
Duration: 06 Hrs
From Rachen Gompa, we proceed towards Dumje, a small village with about eight houses and adjoining cattle shed.
Duration: 5-6 Hrs
Today, you will have 5/6 hours to ascend to Gumba Lungdang from Rachen Gompa. You will climb up 800 meters today.
Max Altitude: 3,130m/10,270ft
Duration: 5 Hrs
Today is an easy day. We will walk most of the descent, walking down to Ripchet.
Max Altitude: 2,630m/8,629ft
Duration: 6 Hrs
After breakfast, you will walk 5 hours down to Dobhan. You will walk down more than 1200 meters today.
Max Altitude: 3,180m/10,434ft
Duration: 4 Hrs
Following the Budhi Gandaki River toward its point of origin, we will pass the villages of Morder and Simre to reach the Soti Khola. After Kyoropani, we ascend slowly toward Soti Khol
Max Altitude: 3,530m/11,582ft
Duration: 5-6 Hrs
Today we’ll take a morning drive to Kathmandu after breakfast. The journey continues passing several farm villages and towns till it reaches the main Kathmandu / Pokhara highway at Dumre. From here, the drive is smooth on the busy winding road to Kathmandu, taking almost 07 hours. Overnight at Teahouse
Max Altitude: 1300m/ 4265 ft
Our representative will escort you to Tribhuvan International Airport 3 hours before your scheduled flight. Have a safe flight.
