Nar - phu valley trekking is proba bly the best trek of Annapurna region and for those who want to explore hidden valley and trek off the beaten crossing through Challenging high passes like Masokanto La (5099m), Kangla pass (5200m) & Tilicho Pass (5230m) with beautiful Lake Tilicho. Hidden by swirls of mountain mist ahead of us, from Kangla pass at 5200m the magnificent panorama view of Annapurna massif appears remote and forbidding. The Nar-Phu valley, above the tree line on the upper limits of cultivation, in the very north of Manang district. It takes five hours reaching the pass that links Nar with Manang and three other Bhotia villages in the Nyershang down valley. Nowadays, Nar Phu has about 300 inhabitants who depend on livestock, unlike most Bhotia people, whose trading patterns changed drastically after the Nepali Government closed borders with Tibet, the people of Nar and Phu valley were least affected by this change. The tortuous path leading from the valley into Tibet had never made them dependent on the salt trade, and till today yak herding is the basis of their livelihood. Government of Nepal recent decision to open up Nar and Phu to tourists has evoked little enthusiasm among the villagers, whose pastoral lifestyle continues. Apart from the odd researcher and climbing expeditions permitted to climb Him lung, Ratnachuli and Gachikang, few foreigners has visited the area and tourism infrastructure is almost non-existent. Since Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP) recently extended its network to include Nar and Phu Valley, it is preparing a suitable tourism development plan at the request of the government for undiscovered valley. Itinerary can be customize as your interest and time..
| Trekking duration: |
28 days |
| Starting from: |
Beshi Sahar by bus |
| Ending at: |
Pokhara (back from Birethanti or Phedi) |
| Grade: |
Strantous |
| Highest access of the trek: |
5200 meters |
| Culture: |
Mixed culture based on Gurung ,Thakali& Magar |
| Mode of trekking tour: |
Camping trek. |
| Himalayan sights: |
Lamjung Himal, Annapurna (I,II,III,IV), Machhapuchhre Himal, Manaslu Himal, Dhawalagiri range, Tilicho peak, Tibetan ranges |
| Splendid breathtaking place: |
High mountain pass, great Himalayan view, popular hot Spring along the route, etc |
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Day 01: Arrive Kathmandu & Transfer to Hotel. (A)
Day 02: Full day guided sightseeing around of the Kathmandu valley.
Day 03: Drive from Kathmandu to Besi Sahar (07 hrs). Camp. (A, B, L, D)
Day 04: Trek from Besisahar to Bahundanda (05 hrs). Camp. (A, B, L, D)
Day 05: Trek from Bahundanda to Tal (05 hrs). Camp. (A, B, L, D)
Day 06: Trek from Tal to Dankyu (05 - 06 hrs). Camp. (A, B, L, D)
Day 07: Trek from Dankyu to Koto (05-06 hrs). Camp. (A, B, L, D)
Day 08: Trek from Koto to Meta (04-05 hrs). Camp. (A, B, L, D)
Day 09: Trek from Meta to Kyang (05 hrs). Camp. (A, B, L, D)
Day 10: Trek from Kyang to Phu (04 hrs). Camp. (A, B, L, D)
Day 11: Exploration day in Phu:
(Tashilakhang Monastery, Kyauchyu Water Fall, Pasture Lang) (A, B, L, D)
Day 12: Trek from Phu to Checko (05 hrs). Camp. (A, B, L, D)
Day 13: Trek from Check to Nar (04 hrs). Camp. (A, B, L, D)
Day 14: Trek to Kangla Pass (5100m/16,320 ft) & Ngawal (06hrs) Camp. (A, B, L, D)
Day 15: Trek from Ngawal to Manang (05-06 hrs). Camp. (A, B, L, D)
Day 16: Rest day in Manang. Camp: Explore Khangsur Village or Kecho Lake or Milarepa Cave.(A, B, L, D)
Day 17: Trek from Manang to Khangsar (04-05 hrs). Camp. (A, B, L, D)
Day 18: Trek from Khangsar to Tilicho Lake (04-05 hrs). Camp. (A, B, L, D)
Day 19: Trek from Tilicho Lake and Tilicho Base Camp (04 hrs). Camp. (A, B, L, D)
Day 20: Trek from Tilicho Base Camp to Khangsar (04-05 hrs). Camp. (A, B, L, D)
Day 21: Trek from Khangsar to Hunde (05 hrs). Camp. (A, B, L, D)
Day 22-25: Hunde - Besi Sahar. Free to Explore. Hotel (A, B, L, D)
Day 26: Besi Sahar - Kathmandu. Free to Explore. Hotel (A, B, L)
Day 27: Drop to the Airport for your onward destination (B) |
