Maximum altitude : | 5475m. |
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Primary activity : | Trekking and Hiking |
Group size : | 2-15 people |
Trek grade : | Fairly challenging |
Country : | Nepal |
Transportation : | Private vehicle(s) and airplane |
Arrival on : | Kathmandu, Nepal |
Tsum Valley Trekking is a sacred Himalayan pilgrimage valley situated in northern Gorkha,Nepal. ’Tsum’ comes from the Tibetan word ‘Tsombo’, which means vivid. Traditionally, Tsum valley was a currently distinct geographical area called ‘Tsum Tso Chucksums’, which means thirteen provinces ruled as a single territory. Against the majestic backdrop of the Ganesh Himal, Sringi Himal, Boudha Himal ranges, this serene Himalayan valley is rich in ancient art,culture and religion. The local people are mostly of Tibetan origin & speak their own dialect. The altitude of Tsum Valley Trekking varies from 1905m in Lhokpa to over 5093m at Ngula Dhojhyang pass on the Tibatan border. The hidden valley is surrounded by the Boudha Himal and Himal chuli to the west, Ganesh Himal to the south & Sringi Himal to North.