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High Manaslu & Nar Phu -
Grade: Moderate/Demanding
We combine two spectacular treks into one
unbeatable journey into 'old Tibet'. Experience the diverse Tibetan
culture, spectacular scenery and snow peaks of the Manaslu Himal
Circuit and the remote, glacial valleys and timeless villages of Nar
and Phu in the upper Manang region.
Manaslu, 'The mountain of the
spirit', is the eighth highest peak in the world, and from upper Nubri must be one of the most beautiful ones. We trek the classic
high trek around Manaslu from the historic town of Gorkha, with its
wonderful 'durbar' or palace to Kutang in lower Manaslu and on to
upper Nubri, where trade with Tibet continues as it has for hundreds
of years.
The Nar Phu valleys, regions of ethnically-Tibetan
inhabitants, grace us with similarly towering snow-peaks and unique
culture. The trek up to Nar and Phu combines high peaks and passes,
glaciers, remote villages, narrow canyons, lovely forests, amazing
rock formations, yaks, gompas and unique Himalayan cultures. Closed to trekkers until late
2002, very few westerners have explored these virtually untouched
villages or climbed the many 7000m peaks surrounding it. Along with
spending plenty of time at these colorful and timeless villages, we
explore the high alpine valleys above Phu (including Himlung Base
Camp for those who want to), and then from Nar cross the Kang La to
Ngawal on the upper Pisang route leading back into the Annapurna
circuit.
After such a wonderful trek, and now that we are
fully acclimatized, why not continue around the Annapurna Circuit
via the Thorung La pass to Lower Mustang? We fly out of Jomsom to
Pokhara, and then continue on to Kathmandu, truly an unforgettable
journey through Nepal
This
trek is truly 'off-the-beaten-track', and a real adventure! Don't miss this journey around Manaslu and into
remote Nar-Phu!
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ITINERARY: (camping plus tea house trek) |
| DAY
01 |
Arrive Kathmandu. Meet & transfer to Hotel.
O/N hotel. |
| DAY 02 |
This day
your special trek permits are processed. O/N hotel.. |
| DAY
03 |
Drive
to Gorhka, trek to camp above Gorkha |
| DAY
04 |
Trek
to Arkole 570m |
| DAY
05 |
Trek
to Kalibote 800m |
| DAY
06 |
Trek
to
Barpak 1915m
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| DAY
07 |
Trek
to Laprak 2200m |
| DAY
08 |
Trek
to Korlebesi 875m |
| DAY
09 |
Trek
to Jagat 1370m |
| DAY
10 |
Trek
to Phillim 1570m |
| DAY 11 |
Trek
to Deng 1540m |
| DAY 12 |
Trek
to Ghap 2165m |
| DAY 13 |
Trek
to Lho 3180m |
| DAY 14 |
Trek
to Sama Goan (Ro) 3525m |
| DAY 15 |
Trek
to Sama Gaon |
| DAY 16 |
Trek
to Samdo 3690m |
| DAY 17 |
Rest day at Samdo
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| DAY 18 |
Trek
to Dharamsala/Larkya Phedi 4460m |
| DAY 19 |
Cross
Larkya La (4930m) to Bimtang 3590m |
| DAY 20 |
Trek
to Tilje 2300m |
| DAY 21 |
Trek
to
Koto Qupar 2565m |
| DAY 22 |
Trek to Meta 3560m |
| DAY 23 |
Trek to Kayang 3880m |
| DAY 24 |
Trek to Phu 4050m |
| DAY 25 |
Exploration day at Phu |
| DAY 26 |
Trek to Junam 3550m |
| DAY 27 |
Trek to Nar 4225m |
| DAY 28 |
Exploration day at Nar |
| DAY 29 |
Trek to Ngawal 3675m |
| DAY 30 |
Trek to Manang 3510m |
| DAY 31 |
Trek to Thorung Phedi 4525m |
| DAY 32 |
Trek to Muktinath 3670m |
| DAY 33 |
Trek to Kagbeni 2850m |
| DAY 34 |
Trek to Jomsom 2710m |
| DAY 35 |
Fly to
Pokhara, then to Kathmandu.
Transfer to hotel. O/N hotel. |
| DAY 36 |
Free until
departure. At an appointed time, transfer to airport for your flight to
onward destination. |
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