Manasalu and Narphu Valley
Manaslu trek with Nar-Phu Valley
“exploring remote villages of immense culture with glamorous mountain vista”
Manasalu and Narphu Valley trek give you great experience of old Tibetan culture, spectacular scenery and snow peaks of the Manaslu Himal,Annapurna range 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, offers unique culture of Manang. 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.
Trip Itinerary:
Day 1: Drive to Soti Khola 710m,7-8 hours and O/N at Lodge
Day 2: Trek to Maccha Khola 869m [3,181 feet] 6 hours trekking
Day 3: Trek to Jagat 1340m [4,438feet] 6 hours trekking
Day 4: Trek to Deng 1700m [6101 feet] 6 hours trekking
Day 5: Trek to Ghap 2000m [7085 feet] 6 hours trekking
Day 6: Trek to Lho 3180m [10,171 feet] 4 hours trekking
Day 7: Trek to Samagaon 3520m [11,483 feet] 2 hours trekking
Day 8: Acclimatization day in Sama (Here you may explore Pungen Gumba 5 hours or Manaslu Base camp 6 hours hiking)
Day 9: Trek to Samdo 3850m [12,467 feet] 4 hours trekking
Day 10: Trek to Dharmasala 4460m [14,633 feet] 4 hours trekking (limited available lodges)
Day 11: Trek to Bhimtang 3590m [11775 feet](Need to wake up early for Crossing Larkya 5160m pass and descend down reach Bimtang) [12,139 feet]; 10 hours trekking
Day 12: Trek to Tilje 2300m [7,290 feet] 6 hours trekking
Day 13: Trek to Koto (2,610m/8,563ft): 5-6 hours
Day 14: Trek to Meta (3,560m/11,680ft): 7-8 hours
Day 15: Trek to Phu Gaon (4,250m/13,944ft): 7-8 hours
Day 16: Acclimatization at Phu Gaon
Day 17: Trek to Nar (4,110m/13,484ft): 6-7 hours
Day 18: Trek to Kang La Pass (5,322m/17,460ft) to Ngwal (3,660m/12,008ft): 7-8 hours
Day 19: Trek to Chame (3,540m/11,614ft): 4-5 hours
Day 20: Drive to Besisahar by Jeep 6 hours and drive back to Kathmandu by Bus.
Cost Includes:
* Pick up Airport / Hotel/Airport & trekking pick up & drop.
* 2 Night’s hotel accommodation in Kathmandu at Bed & Breakfast basis.
* All 3 major meals every day during the trek(Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
* 1 English speaking trekking guide, 1 Cook, Kitchen boys, necessary Sherpa & Porters.
* Life insurance for all support crews and their daily wages.
* Per member 25 Kg. luggage allow while in the trekking.
* Trekking Permit and conservation Fees.
* Medical Kit Box for Nepali support crews.
Cost Not Include:
* Personal transportation except above programs.
* Major meals lunch and dinner during your stay in Kathmandu.
* Personal trekking gears as well as sleeping bags.
* Personal Nature expenses.
* Emergency evacuation (If incase).
* Drinks except tea and coffee.
* Airfare: to & from your country.
* Nepal entry, re-entry visa fees & international airport departure taxes.
* Personal travel insurance.
* Tips for the trekking crews.
