Tsum Valley Homestay & Camping Trek - 17 Days
Description
Hidden deep within the northern Himalayas of Nepal, the Tsum Valley Homestay & Camping Trek offers an unforgettable journey into one of the country’s most secluded and spiritually rich regions. Bordering Tibet and surrounded by towering peaks like Ganesh Himal, Sringi Himal, and Boudha Himal, Tsum was once a restricted zone—preserving centuries-old Tibetan traditions and untouched landscapes.
This 18-day adventure is designed for trekkers seeking a deeper cultural connection, peaceful wilderness, and an off-the-beaten-path experience. Each step takes you further into an ancient land of prayer flags, mani walls, yak caravans, and warm smiles. Nights are spent in cozy local homestays and serene campsites, offering you a rare chance to live like a local.
Perfect for travellers craving spiritual depth, pristine nature, and community-based trekking.
🔍 Trip Highlights
- Experience the mystical Tsum Valley, a sacred Himalayan enclave steeped in Tibetan Buddhist heritage.
- Visit ancient monasteries like Mu Gompa and Rachen Gompa, nestled at the edge of the Tibetan border.
- Immerse yourself in authentic village life through warm homestays hosted by local families.
- Trek through breathtaking landscapes of lush forests, alpine meadows, waterfalls, and wide glacial valleys.
- Enjoy peaceful camping under the stars in select remote locations.
- Soak in natural hot springs at Tatopani—perfect after days on the trail.
- Spot Himalayan wildlife like blue sheep, Himalayan Thar, and langurs in protected habitats.
- Connect with ancient spiritual energy, prayer flags fluttering, and monks chanting through mountain air.
🧭 Why Choose This Trek?
This trek is more than a trail—it's a journey through faith, culture, and untouched wilderness. While less trafficked than other Himalayan routes, it rewards you with raw beauty, genuine connections, and moments of quiet awe. With a careful blend of teahouse trekking, homestays, and camping, this experience supports local livelihoods while giving you an immersive window into Himalayan life.
Included
- 17x Breakfast,14x Dinner,13x Lunch
- Accommodation included: 17 nights
- Airport / Hotel / Airport pick up & drop off service by private tourist vehicle
- Double or twin sharing accommodation in three star hotel in Kathmandu, Breakfast included
- Guided city tour in Kathmandu by private tourist vehicle
- All standard meals during the trek (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)
- Basic Homestay during the trek in mostly twin-share and occasionally dormitory-style rooms
- Licensed English speaking trekking guide
- The required number of local staff and porters to carry your luggage during the trek
- Food, accommodation, salary, insurance, equipment and medicine for all staff
- 4WD Jeep drive from Kathmandu to Soti Khola and back to Kathmandu
- All special trekking permits & fees
- Sightseeing/Monument entrance fees in Kathmandu
- Farewell dinner in typical Nepali Restaurant with cultural dance show
- All our government taxes
- Tourist service charge and Vat
- Official expense
- Entry/Admission - Dhading
- Entry/Admission - Chisopani
- Entry/Admission - tsum valley
- Entry/Admission - Chumlingtar Bazar
- Entry/Admission - Mu Gompa
- Entry/Admission - Thamel
Excluded
- Lunch and dinner whilst in Kathmandu
- Travel insurance
- Nepal entry visa
- Alcoholic and cold drinks
- Personal trekking Equipment
- Tips for trekking guide
- Entry/Admission - Pashupatinath Temple
- Entry/Admission - Boudhanath Stupa
- Entry/Admission - Bhaktapur Durbar Square
Know before you go
Baggage Weight Limitation
The weight limit for the porter is 30 kg or 66 pounds. 15 kg or 33 pounds for each client. So, we recommend you to pack as carefully as you can and not exceed the weight limit. You can leave your non-trekking stuff at the locker facility in the Kathmandu hotel.
General
- 4-season sleeping bag (We can provide one if you need it but has to be returned after the trek.)
- Duffel bag
- Daypack
- Down jacket (Must have for mornings, nights and evenings, and for altitudes above 4,000 m; We can provide it if you need one but has to be returned after the trek.)
Upper Body - Head / Ears / Eyes
- Sun hat
- Wool or synthetic hat that cover the ears
- Sunglasses with UV protection
- Headlamp
- Neck warmer
Hand
- Liner gloves
- Heavier shell gloves
Core Body
- T-shirts
- Lightweight expedition thermal tops
- Fleece jacket or pullover
- Water/windproof shell jacket (Preferably breathable fabric)
- Synthetic sports bras (For women)
Lower Body – Legs
- Lightweight expedition thermal bottoms
- Nylon hiking shorts
- Soft shell and hard shell trek pants
- Water/windproof trousers
- Casual pants
Feet
- Liner socks
- Heavyweight socks
- Waterproof hiking/trekking boots
- Light shoes/sneakers/sandals
- Gaiters (For monsoon and winter)
Medicines and First Aid Kits
(Please note our guide will carry the first-aid kit bag during the trek. However we still recommend you to bring your personalized first-aid kit as well.)
- Extra Strength Excedrin for altitude related headaches
- Ibuprofen for general aches and pains
- Immodium or Pepto Bismol capsules for upset stomach or diarrhea
- Diamox (commonly prescribed as Acetazolamide) 125 or 250mg tablets for altitude sickness
- Anti-infection ointments
- Band-aids
- Lip balm (At least SPF 20)
- Sunscreen (SPF 40)
Miscellaneous, but Important!
- Passport and extra passport photos (3 copies)
- Airline ticket (Please make a copy and leave one at our office in Kathmandu just in case if you need to change the date of your flight.)
- Durable wallet/pouch for travel documents, money & passport
- Water bottle/bladder
- Water purification Iodine tablets
- Toiletry kit (Be sure to include toilet paper stored in a plastic bag, hand wipes, and liquid hand sanitizer, towel, soap, etc.)
Optional
- Adjustable trekking poles
- Favorite snack foods (No more than 2 pounds)
- Paperback books, cards, mp3 player
- Binoculars
- Cameras (Memory cards, chargers and also batteries)
- Pee bottle for men and pee funnel for women