Tsum Valley Trek takes you off the beaten track. Most popular trekking trails are busy due to the large number of trekkers from around the world. It is a suitable trek for those seeking to experience the rural countryside of Nepal and immerse themselves in the heart of Buddhist culture. The trek is suitable for both beginners and experienced trekkers to explore the beauty of the Himalayas, Nepali customs, and the everyday life of the countryside people. The trip to the Tsum Valley Trek starts from Kathmandu and ends in Kathmandu. There are very less trekkers on the trail towards Tsum Valley, so it can be the ideal trip for those who prefer the quiet trail and just want to be with nature. As Tsum Valley is located in the restricted area of Nepal, every International trekker has to plan their trip through a government-licensed trekking agency of Nepal and have with them a trekking guide for the entire trip.
Meals and Accommodation in the Tsum Valley Trek
You do not have to worry about the meals - every tea house prepared and served typical Nepali dishes and other few continental dishes. Every teahouse has its menu about the available dishes, and you can choose from the menu and they will serve accordingly to your order placed. The accommodation in the Tsum Valley Trek is basic but enough for trekkers. You do not have to have your tents for accommodation.
Internet Access and Mobile Network in the Tsum Valley Trek
Most of the teahouses have WIFI service for an extra paid, and in some places you can have your connection from the NTC SIM card. So, if you would like to have the local SIM card, then it's better to have an NTC local SIM card, which has coverage comparable to NCELL SIM. Though those teahouses have WIFI service, you cannot completely rely on it because there can be any time technical problems relating to maintenance or bad weather, and it might not work, so trekkers have to prepare for a few days without internet connections
Trekking Permits for Tsum Valley Trek
The Individual trekkers cannot plan their trip to Tsum Valley on their own. Trekkers need to have three permits - the Tsum Valley Special Permit, which costs USD 20 per week per person, the Manaslu Conservation Area Permit (MCAP) costs 25 USD, and the local Rural Municipality Entrance Ticket of USD 10 for each trekker. You need to provide your passport copy scan and a passport-size picture, mentioned permit fees, and the service charge to the local trekking agency in Kathmandu, and they will work out to obtain the trekking permits for you.
