{"id":103972,"date":"2024-12-19T14:03:34","date_gmt":"2024-12-19T14:03:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mounteverestgo.com\/nepal-trekking-guide\/tsum-valley-trek-guided-package-inclusions\/"},"modified":"2024-12-19T14:03:34","modified_gmt":"2024-12-19T14:03:34","slug":"tsum-valley-trek-guided-package-inclusions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mounteverestgo.com\/de\/nepal-trekking-guide\/tsum-valley-trek-guided-package-inclusions\/","title":{"rendered":"Was sollte in einem gef\u00fchrten Tsum Valley Trek Package enthalten sein?"},"content":{"rendered":"

schnelle Antwort<\/h2>\n

A guided Tsum Valley trek package in 2027 to 2030 includes seven items: the Tsum Valley Restricted Area Permit at $40 per week, the Manaslu Conservation Area Permit at $30, the TIMS Card at $17, a licensed NMA guide for 12 to 16 days, a porter for 1 per 2 trekkers, teahouse lodging and meals for the full duration, and crew insurance with $5,000 evacuation cover. A complete package also covers private transport to Soti Khola, a satellite phone, and a written acclimatization plan. The 12 to 16 day trek costs $1,400 to $2,100 per person.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Detaillierte Aufschl\u00fcsselung<\/h2>\n

The Tsum Valley Trek starts at Soti Khola at 700 m and climbs to Mu Gompa at 3,700 m over 12 to 16 days. The valley is a restricted area with Tibetan Buddhist culture, ancient gompas, and a population of roughly 4,000 Tsumba people. Operators must hold a Tsum Valley Restricted Area Permit for each trekker.<\/p>\n

A complete package covers all permits, transport, crew, lodging, meals, and insurance. Hidden costs to watch for include the Soti Khola to Arughat private jeep, the WiFi and charging fees at teahouses above 2,500 m, and the hot shower fee at Chhokangparo. A transparent operator lists all line items on the booking contract.<\/p>\n

Kosten-\/Komponentenaufschl\u00fcsselung<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Komponente<\/th>\nKosten (USD)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
Tsum Valley Sperrgebietsgenehmigung<\/td>\n$40 for first 8 days, $7 per extra day<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Genehmigung des Manaslu-Konservierungsgebiets (MCAP)<\/td>\n$30<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
TIMS-Karte<\/td>\n$17<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Private Jeep Kathmandu nach Soti Khola<\/td>\n$110 bis $140<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Lizenziertes Guide (14 Tage)<\/td>\n$420 bis $560<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Tr\u00e4ger (14 Tage, 1 pro 2 Trekker)<\/td>\n$280 bis $420<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Teehaus-Unterkunft (13 N\u00e4chte)<\/td>\n$130 bis $200<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Meals on trek (14 days)<\/td>\n$280 bis $420<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Besatzungsversicherung mit $5.000 Evakuierungsversicherung<\/td>\n$30 bis $50<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Gesamt pro Person (4-Gruppe)<\/td>\n$1,400 bis $2,100<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n

Was beeinflusst die Antwort<\/h2>\n

Three factors shape package contents. First, itinerary length: the 12 day short Tsum covers the lower valley to Chhokangparo, while the 16 day extended Tsum reaches Mu Gompa and the Lungdang gompa side trip. The extended version adds $200 to $300 per person.<\/p>\n

Second, group size: a group of 4 splits the guide and porter cost four ways, while a group of 2 pays roughly 30 percent more per person. Solo trekkers pay a single supplement of $400 to $600 since they need a full guide and porter.<\/p>\n

Third, season: October sees peak teahouse demand, so lodging costs rise by 15 percent. March sees lower rates but colder nights. Match the package season to your budget.<\/p>\n

Buchungstipps<\/h2>\n

Shortlist 4 operators with Tsum Valley permits in the past 24 months. Ask each for the line item quote, the named guide, the teahouse booking plan for nights 1 to 3, and the satellite phone number.<\/p>\n

Verify the Tsum Valley Restricted Area Permit and MCAP are included in the package price, not added on arrival. Request a written evacuation plan that lists the Soti Khola roadhead and the Gorkha hospital chain. Pay 30 percent deposit by card, 70 percent on arrival in Kathmandu. Avoid operators that demand 100 percent upfront.<\/p>\n

Vergleich mit Alternativen<\/h2>\n

Compared with the Manaslu Circuit Trek, which crosses Larkya La at 5,106 m on a 14 to 18 day route, Tsum Valley is lower at 3,700 m and more culturally focused. Manaslu Circuit offers a high pass crossing; Tsum Valley offers gompa depth and Tibetan Buddhist culture.<\/p>\n

Compared with the Manaslu Tsum Valley combined trek, which runs 21 to 24 days and covers both the Larkya La and the Tsum Valley, the Tsum only version is shorter and less expensive. The combined trek suits trekkers with 3 weeks; the Tsum only suits trekkers with 2 weeks.<\/p>\n

H\u00e4ufige Fehler zu vermeiden<\/h2>\n

Do not book a Tsum Valley package that omits the Restricted Area Permit. Trekkers cannot buy this permit independently; it requires a licensed operator and a minimum group of 2.<\/p>\n

Avoid operators that quote under $1,300 per person, since that signals skipped crew insurance or underpaid porters. Skip any package that excludes the Soti Khola private jeep, since the local bus adds 4 hours and skips the roadhead.<\/p>\n

FAQ<\/h2>\n

Which permits must a Tsum Valley package include?<\/strong>The Tsum Valley Restricted Area Permit at $40 for the first 8 days, the Manaslu Conservation Area Permit at $30, and the TIMS Card at $17.<\/p>\n

What crew ratio should a Tsum Valley package provide?<\/strong>One licensed guide for the group, plus one porter per 2 trekkers. Solo trekkers need a guide plus an assistant.<\/p>\n

Are meals and lodging included in a standard package?<\/strong>Yes. A complete package covers teahouse lodging and three meals per day for the full 12 to 16 days. Hot showers and WiFi above 2,500 m cost extra.<\/p>\n

What evacuation cover does the crew need?<\/strong>$5,000 minimum with helicopter evacuation. Confirm the policy in writing and the satellite phone number.<\/p>\n

Can a trekker extend a Tsum Valley package to Manaslu Circuit?<\/strong>Yes, in a 21 to 24 day combined trek. Confirm the operator runs both routes and the permit covers the full duration.<\/p>\n

Zusammenfassung<\/h2>\n

A guided Tsum Valley trek package in 2027 to 2030 includes the Restricted Area Permit, MCAP, TIMS, guide, porter, lodging, meals, transport, and crew insurance with $5,000 evacuation cover. Operators that skip any of these put the 3,700 m Mu Gompa day at risk. Total cost runs $1,400 to $2,100 per person for the 14 day route.<\/p>\n

Schluss<\/h2>\n

Book a Tsum Valley operator that lists every line item on the contract, names the guide, locks in the Soti Khola private jeep, and carries $5,000 evacuation cover with a satellite phone. Verify all three permits, pay in stages, and reject any quote under $1,300. The right inclusions turn the 3,700 m Mu Gompa stay into a controlled cultural trek.<\/p>\n

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