The Short Tsum Valley Trek is a 10-day, fast-paced version of the standard Tsum Valley trek, designed for fit, experienced, and budget-conscious young trekkers. It involves long daily hikes (7-8 hours) with significant elevation changes. To compress the usual longer trek, a private jeep is used for transport to Machha Khola. This itinerary is not recommended for beginners or those with moderate fitness levels, as it requires strong stamina and prior trekking experience.
Short Tsum Valley Trek - 10 Days
Duration
10 Days
Trip Grade
Moderate
Maximum Altitude
3900 Meter
Group Size
Min 2 Persons
Activities
Trekking
Starts
Kathmandu
Ends
Kathmandu
Best Time
Mar-Jun, Sep-Nov
Short Tsum Valley Trek Overview
The Short Tsum Valley Trek is a condensed hiking tour of 10 days that usually requires a couple of weeks to explore all the highlights of the area in Tsum Valley at a comfortable pace with time restrictions. long trek. This short trek itinerary to Tsum Valley is for fitters and young trekkers with low budgets. The standard Tsum Valley trek starts from Kathmandu, followed by a day-long drive to Machha Khola via Agughat and Soti Khola by a private jeep. However, there is local bus transportation available to Machha Khola from Kathmandu, so we will have to arrange a private jeep to Machha Khola to complete this trek in 10 days of trekking. The short Tsum Valley trek involves ups and downs and daily walking of 7 to 8 hours. Wilderness Excursion doesn’t advise a 10-day itinerary for novice and moderate trekkers. You need past trekking experience, a fit body, and good stamina to complete this trip in a short period of time.
10 Day Tsum Valley Trek Day to Day Itinerary with Altitude Gain
| Day | Description of the Activities | Altitude | Time / Distance |
| 1 | Drive to Machha Khola from Kathmandu. | 887 meters | 7 to 8 Hours |
| 2 | Trekking to Jagat from Machha Khola | 1300 meters | 7 Hours |
| 3 | Trekking to Lokpa from Jagat | 2300 meters | 6 to 7 Hours |
| 4 | Trekking to Chumling from Lokpa | 2386 meters | 5 to 6 Hours |
| 5 | Trekking to Chhekamparo from Chumling | 3031 meters | 4 to 5 Hours |
| 6 | Trekking to Niley via Milarepa Cave | 3347 meters | 5 to 6 Hours |
| 7 | Morning hike to Mu Gompa and back to Chhekamparo | 3031 meters | 6 to 7 Hours |
| 8 | Trekking to Philim from Chhekamparo | 1900 meters | 7 to 8 Hours |
| 9 | Trekking to Machha Khola from Philim | 887 meters | 8 Hours |
| 10 | Drive to Kathmandu from Machha Khola by bus | 1300 meters | 7 to 8 Hours |
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Cost Details
Includes
- An experienced, registered, English speaking friendly local trekking guide.
- Porters to carry your main pack (weight limit 25kg/porter).
- Meals: 9 Breakfasts, 10 Lunches and 9 Dinners during the trek.
- Private jeep transfer for Kathmandu - Lapubesi - Kathmandu.
- Lodge and home stay accommodation during the trek on twin sharing basis.
- Guide and porter wage with all their expenses.
- Tsum Valley trekking permits.
- Office service charge, government tax and vat etc.
- Insurance and trekking gear for guide and porter.
Excludes
- Transfers, accommodation and meals in Kathmandu
- Bar bils, beverages such as coke, fanta, mineral water in trek.
- Phone call internet, laundry and toiletries.
- Guided sightseeing and monuments admission fees in Kathmandu.
- Personal travel insurance, Nepal visa, international air ticket laundry services.
- Rescue operation charge in case of emergency, hiring horse and extra porter.
- Tips for your guide and porter.
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