For sustainable tourism
The
Tsum Valley is a sacred Himalayan pilgrimage valley situated
in a trans-Himalayan region of Gorkha, Nepal. The Tsum
Valley's acquaintance with Tibet, natural beauty and its
pristine culture make this trekking unique. Tsum comes
from the Tibetan work 'Tsombo', which means vivid. Against
the majestic backdrop of the Ganesh Himal, Sringi Himal
and Baudha Himal ranges, this serene Himalayan valley
is rich in ancient art, culture, and religion. The local
people are mostly of Tibetan origin and seak a unique
dialect. Trails are strewn with artistic chortens and
lined with mani walls made of thousands of stone slabs
carved with deities and prayers.
The Tsum valley has a long history of Buddhism. The Buddhist
saint Milarepa is believed to have meditated in the caves
of there mountains. Traditionally Tsum valley was a culturally
distinct geographical area called 'Tsum Tso Chuksum',
which means thirteen provinces ruled as a single territory.
The ancient remains of the Tsum Kingdom are still visibletoday.
Due to its remotemness and inaccessibility, this sacred
valley and its people have been bypassed by mainstream
development for centuries. As a result, the unique culture
of this valley has remained intact.
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