A breakup, a burnout, or a stretch of months that just wore you down rarely comes with a clear next step. Most people in that position do not want another beach resort with a pool bar and a checklist of […]
Why Is the Tsum Valley Trek Getting Popular? A Local Guide’s Perspective on Nepal’s Hidden Himalayan Valley
Five years ago, we would get maybe one or two inquiries a month about the Tsum Valley Trek. Most people asked about Everest Base Camp or the Annapurna Circuit; an inquiry, Lesley, was something we mentioned almost as an afterthought, […]
Who Can Do the Tsum Valley Trek? Fitness, Age, Difficulty & Preparation Guide
If you are reading this, you are probably trying to answer one honest question before you spend money on flights, permits and gear. Who can do the Tsum Valley Trek? You have seen the photos of prayer flags and old […]
History and Culture of Manaslu Tsum Valley
Tucked against the Tibetan border in the northern reaches of Gorkha District, Tsum Valley remained closed to the outside world until 2008, longer than almost any other trekking region in Nepal. That isolation is precisely why it still feels the […]
