Tsum Valley Trek
Tsum Valley, Land of Peace: Discover Nepal’s Sacred Valley
Tsum Valley is renowned globally as a land of peace. Guided by the teachings of Buddhist guru Dukpa Lama, the people of Tsum have embraced a lifestyle rooted in nonviolence. The Tsumba (residents of Tsum) neither kill nor hunt animals, nor do they participate in honey hunting or start forest fires. Meat trading is strictly prohibited in the valley. The community follows Buddhist philosophy and the principles of Panchsheel, living in harmony with nature and actively promoting environmental protection through their way of life. Their culture radiates the message of peace and compassion. Tsum Valley is not only known for its commitment to nonviolence, but also for its culturally rich Bhote lifestyle. Visitors are treated to panoramic views of towering peaks like Ganesh Himal, Sringi Chuli, Himalchuli, Buddha Himal, and Rani Peak. The valley is home to several important monasteries and religious sites, including Mu Gumba, Rachen Gumba, and Gumba Lungdang, as well as countless manis, chaityas, and other archaeologically significant structures.
According to legend, Padmasambhava (Guru Rinpoche) performed penance in Gumba Lungdang, and near Lar village, there is a sacred cave where Saint Milarepa meditated. The village of Nile, the last settlement in the valley, lies close to the Ngula Dhojhyang Pass, which leads to the Tibetan border. From Nile, trekkers can also reach the remote Mu Monastery, perched high in the mountains. Tsum also offers the opportunity to study Amchi, the traditional Himalayan healing practice, still preserved and practiced by locals. Tsum Valley is truly a gift to the world. Its peaceful Buddhist way of life, breathtaking natural beauty, rich cultural heritage, and biodiversity make it a rare gem in the Himalayas. The valley is entirely inhabited by the Bhote community, who continue to preserve its unique traditions and values. To enter Tsum Valley, trekkers take a forked path at the base of the Nyak cliff along the Manaslu trekking route. The right path leads to Tsum, while the left heads toward Nubri Valley. In Nubri, trekkers follow the Budhi Gandaki River, whereas in Tsum, the trail runs along the Shiar Khola. By the third day of walking from the Nyak junction, trekkers typically reach Nile, marking the final village in Tsum Valley.
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