The Tsum Valley is a sanctified Himalayan pilgrimage valley located in northern Gorkha district of Nepal. Tsum derives from the Tibetan word "Tsombo" which means glowing. The Tsum Valley trek heads up the valley of the Budi Gandaki River through wild and untouched country populated mostly by members of the Gurung ethnic groups. Having a good cup of the local cultivated natural coffee and Tatopani hot springs will help you to relax on this concentrated trial. 
 
Upper Tsum Valley (part of the Inner Himalaya) has opend from Chhokangparo, where hospitable local people (Tibetan group "Tsombo") greet you with conventional Tibetan Chiya (butter tea) and local serving food. The Tsum Valley is very rich in enriching possessions, dotted with Gompas (Buddhist monasteries), Chortens and Mani walls. Meanwhile Tsum Valley trek, you will see the longest mani walls (over 250m) at Dzong and Phurpe. The valley conserves steps of the great Buddhist Yogi Chyuchin Milarepa and tale about Guru Padmasambhava. The people from Tsum Valley region never slaughter animals, even as sacrifice to the gods. The Buddha Himal and Himal Chuli to the west, Ganesh Himal to the south, and Sringi Himal to the North surrounding this valley.