Tsum Valley, at an altitude between 2400m and 4000m above sea level, is a remote area in the Gorkha district. Its northern part ends at the border to Tibet. It takes three to four days of hiking to reach the entrance of the "valley of hapiness". The inhabitants are merely touched by modern developments. They vowed to completely abandon violence against both humans and animals. Some live in polyandry: one wife with two or more husbands. In the 17th century the tsum region was also known as "Beyul Kyimolung", meaning "Hidden valley of happiness". Is this a better way of living? If one believes an ancient buddhist myth: yes. No roads, no electricity, no social media, no distraction - hence plenty of tranquility, work and nature. The way of living in this central himalayan valley seems to be an alternative model to our western civilization. See a short introducing film here.
