| Fixed Departure Nar Phu Valley Trekking 2013 |
 Departures in Spring & Autumn:
April 01st-25th 2013,
October 10th 2013,
November 03rd 2013
For Himalayan addicts only! The Nar and Phu valleys are newly opened, spectacular regions of ethnically Tibetans inhabitants for those of you that think you trekked all. This is a trek that combines high peaks and passes, glaciers, remote villages, narrow canyons, lovely forests, amazing rock formations, yaks, gompas and unique Himalayan cultures. Trekking the standard Annapurna circuit, the bridge leading over the Maryland River to the steep portals of the Nar-Phu valley system is easily missed, but although the entrances is narrow and forested, the valley system above opens up to a huge expanse of high snow-peaks, ancient villages and high altitude grazing settlements. Two long days of walking from the border of Tibet, Tilman first explored this region in 1950s. Closed to trekkers until late 2002, very few westerners have explored these virtually untouched villages or climbed the many 7000-meters peak surrounded it. We will venture into this remote region of Upper Manang. Camping along the way at the winter settlement of Nar and Phu, and visit some of the most unvisited and interesting villages in the Tibetan Buddhist world. Buddhist pilgrims from around Nepal might accompany us up to Phu to visit the renowned Tashi Lha Khang monastery and receive a blessing from Lama Karma Sonam Rinpochhe. Along with spending plenty of time at these colorful and timeless villages, we explored the high alpine valleys above Phu (including Himlung base camp for those who want to), and crossing Kang La pass fro Nar to Ngwal on the Pisang route leading back into the Annapurna circuit. Just in case one 5315-meter pass isn't enough, we will head west over the Thorong La pass 5416m and down through lower Mustang, where we will spend a few days exploring before heading on to Jomsom, and finally fly back to Pokhara and Kathmandu. |
| Day to Day Nar Phu Trekking Itinerary: |
Day 01 Arrival in Kathmandu transfer to hotel.
Day 02 Rest days at Kathmandu for sightseeing around Kathmandu valley
Day 03 Drive from Kathmandu to Khudi (800meter), 6hrs drive, overnight at Lodge.
Day 04 Khudi to Bahundanda (1310meter), overnight at tented camp.
Day 05 Bhaundanda to Chamje (1430meter), overnight at tented camp.
Day 06 Chamje to Dharapani (1920meter), overnight at tented camp.
Day 07 Dharapani to Koto (2600meter), overnight at tented camp.
Day 08 Koto to Dharmasala (3230meter), overnight at tented camp.
Day 09 Dharmasala to Kayang (3740meter), overnight at tented camp.
Day 10 Kayang to Phu Village (4050meter), overnight at tented camp.
Day 11 Excursion around Phu valley, overnight at tented camp.
Day 12 Phu Valley to Junam (3550meter), overnight at tented camp.
Day 13 Junam to Nar Village (4150meter), overnight at tented camp.
Day 14 Explore Nar Village, overnight at tented camp.
Day 15 Nar village to Ngwal (3675meter) after crossing Kang La pass (5315meter), overnight at tented camp.
Day 16 Ngwal to Manang (3550meter), overnight at tented camp.
Day 17 Manang to Letdar (4250meter); towards Thorong La pass, overnight at tented camp.
Day 18 Letder to Thorong high camp (4800meter), overnight at tented camp.
Day 19 Thorong high camp to Muktinath (3800meter) after crossing Thorong La (5416-meter) Pass, overnight at tented camp.
Day 20 Muktinath to Kagbeni (2895meter), overnight at tented camp
Day 21 Kagbeni to Jomsom (2713meter), overnight at hotel.
Day 22 Flight from Jomsom to Pokhara (820meter), overnight at hotel.
Day 23 Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu, overnight at hotel.
Day 24 Rest days at Kathmandu
Day 25 Departure your destination.
Cost Includes:
- Three star Hotels at Kathmandu & tourist standard in Pokhara with breakfast as per the programmed.
- Three meals in a day (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) with hot beverage and snacks whilst on trekking.
- Tented Camp and Guesthouse accommodation during the trekking period.
- Annapurna Conservation area permits fees.
- An experienced fluent English speaking guide, trained by ministry of Culture, Tourism & Civil Aviation
- Highly experienced trekking crew.
- Staffs food, accommodation, clothing, salary & insurance.
- All necessary ground transportation.
- Airport transfers.
- All governmental procedure.
Cost Excludes:
- Meals at Kathmandu & Pokhara
- Personal nature expenses.
- Bar and beverage bills.
- Your Travel Insurance.
- Rescue & Evacuation.
- Gratitude (tip) for staff.
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