A locally rooted, community-led trekking initiative from the sacred Tsum Valley of the Nepal Himalayas
TVHS Treks grew from a simple idea: tourism should serve the people and places it touches. When Tsum Valley was opened to foreign visitors in 2008—after years of local advocacy—there were no lodges, no teahouses, no trekking maps, and little understanding of how tourism could benefit villagers.
With no infrastructure and limited resources, trekkers were first welcomed into local homes, sharing meals and daily life with families in the valley. Over time, this approach created opportunities for households and allowed local youth to work as guides and hosts while remaining connected to their culture and community. Tourism income began to support village life directly, rather than flowing out of the valley.
“Building Back a Beyul in Tsum” — Nepali Times documents post-earthquake reconstruction works and community-led efforts to preserve Tsum Valley’s cultural heritage.
Read the article in Nepali Times
