Annapurna circuit Nepal's Popular High
Trekking route, where since it allowed access for
foreigners, million peoples trekked over the Thorong
La Pass 5416 meters along the Marshyandgi River Valley.
An area on the eastern north of Chame to the near
by Tibet border two villages Nar & Phu isolated,
Peoples stayed in shadow because of government did
not allowed for foreigners trekking across, Nar &
Phu Region. Its scenic is speculator, Rich culture
and unspoiled culture, beautiful lands capes, beautiful
mountain views, except local, outer peoples do not
know much about the entire region. No one wrote in
travel magazine and none of lonely planet writer described
in their book about this region due to restriction.
Government of Nepal opened for foreigners few years
ago. Then, after we started to operate trip as Camping
combined with Thorong La Pass 5416 Meters also Tilich
Lake. Already more than fifty peoples visited with
us this trek combined with Manaslu Trek after the
Larkya La Pass 5100 Meters and Annapurna Circuit.
The villages of Nar and Phu, the northernmost outposts
of Manang district, were recently opened to tourists
by the Nepali government. Intrepid travelers will
be setting foot where few foreigners have ventured
and witness an unchanged pastoral lifestyle, ruins
of Khampa settlements, and rugged trans-Himalayan
terrain. The Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP)
is working with villagers to promote sustainable tourism
here. Trekkers can fly into Humde Airport in Manang,
complete the Nar Phu trek, and fly out. Individuals
with more time on hand can trek into Manang (an additional
four days), visit Nar and Phu and fly out. Another
possibility is to extend your trek to Tilicho, Nepal's
highest lake or continue crossing the Thorong La Pass
(5416m) into Kaligandaki River Valley Jomsom Muktinath
and fly to Pokhara or Continue Trek to Pokhara..
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Duration :
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23 Days. |
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Grade :
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hard to challenging. |
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Maximum Elevation :
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5416M. |
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Trekking Option :
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Camping Only |
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Group Size :
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Minimum 2, maximum 12 |
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Trek Permit :
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High Season 90 US$ a week,
Low season US$ 75 a week. |
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Season :
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September to mid December,
February to May.
June July august will be rainy (still possible
to trek there). |
Outline Itinerary
Day 01 - Arrive Kathmandu Airport, O/N Hotel at
B& B
you will pass out of the restricted area and into
the passenger pick-up area outside the building. You
will see our office representative waiting with yours
name card welcome you transfer to Hotel. rest of time
at leisure, evening briefing about trip.
Day 02 - Kathmandu O/N Hotel
B& B
Half day guided sightseeing to the Buddhist and Hindu
sights in Kathmandu. The afternoon is free for you
self explore, re check again necessary trekking gears.
Day 03 - Drive Kathmandu- Khudi (175
kms) O/N Camp. B .L. D, 6hrs .After breakfast
yours vehicle comes to Hotel, scenic drive across
Trisuli River Valley, Nepalese remote scattered village
in the mountain, along Marshyangdi River Valley, terraced
rice field, Hindu women with colorful sari local's
feature.
Day 04 -Trek Khudi -Bahundada 1310
M/5-6hrs O/N Camp BLD.
The trail continues northward up the Marsyangdi Valley
with Mt. Himalchuli and Peak 29 dominating the horizon.
We continue steep climb to Bahundada (1310m/6-7hrs).
Day 05 - Trek Bahundanda- Chyamje(1410m/6-7hrs)
Camping BLD.
trail descend to the northern most Brahmin settlement
in the valley. From here the trail descends steeply
crossing the Marsyangdi on a long suspension bridge
trail steeply ascend to Chyamje.
Day 06 - Trek Chyamje- Dharapani(2100m/6hrs).Camping
BLD.
Following the east bank of the Marsyangdi the trail
climbs gradually before the valley suddenly opens
into a large plateau at Tal (1511 metres).after crossing
the suspension bridge trail gradually ascend to the
Dharapani.
Day 07 - Trek Dharapani- Chame(2630m/6-7hrs)
Camping BLD.
the trail passes a school and climbs over a spur before
descending to Bagarchhap. As we proceed the trail
continues through hamlets Temung Charku, Thangla and
Koto to the Chame
Day 08 - Trek Chame to Dharamsala
3230m/5-6 hrs Camping BLD.
This morning we head out early, as we have a long
and somewhat difficult day before us. Just past the
checkpost, we cross the river leading to the Nar Phu
valleys, and hike up through beautiful woods above
the Phu Khola (river). The route takes us through
some beautiful woods and past several small shelters
(caves) and a pilgrims' 'dharmasala'. As we emerge
out of a narrow canyon, the trail actually passes
under a wide waterfall just before the dharmasala,
from which point the woods become thinner and the
vistas wider. A stunning start for the Nar Phu trek!
We camp at the dharamsala, a lovely campsite.
Day 09 - Trek Dharamsala- Kayang
3740m/4-5hrs Camping BLD.
A steep climb up the valley along a small, scenic
river brings us finally to high pastures on a 3,200m
plateau. We pass by the scenic kharka of Meta, 3560m,
a non-permanent winter settlement of Nar, where we
will probably share the trail with a few yaks! This
morning is one of the loveliest walks in the Himalayas.
The landscape is similar to the Sierra Nevada; white
rocks, low shrub and juniper, scattered evergreens,
delicate brick-red and orange leafed bushes, crumbling
shelves of flat slate, white, sandy trails and knarled
trees. The mountains around us are utterly spectacular,
and the Phu Kosi shadows the trail far below. An hour
past Meta, Junam is the second semi-permanent settlement,
one where "khampas" from Tibet sometimes
sheltered. Above the kharka to the right looms a massive
glacier, which falls jaggedly down to the high pastures
above us. It's all truly amazing scenery. Across the
river, the cliffs contort in swirls and waves, similar
to Ladakhi landscapes. The next semi-permanent settlement
is Chako, formerly a Khampa settlement, where grass
lies tied in bunches to dry on all the rooftops and
prayer flags flutter in the breeze. Last year we saw
a massive yak caravan from Phu pass by at Chako on
their way down to Manang to re-supply. A scene from
old Tibet! Many more ups and downs take us to tonight's
campsite at Kyang, the extensive winter settlement
of Phu, on a plateau high above the river.
Day 10 - Trek Kyang - Phu 4050m/
4-5hrs-Camping BLD.
Dropping steeply down to the river, we trek for a
while along the river bank and past the "submarine"
rock, passing some small possible campsites along
the way. Today, we really start to see some of the
unique, colorful chortens for which Nar and Phu are
justly famous. We have to rock-hop carefully across
a small glacial stream before reaching a larger one
with a bridge only half covered with large slabs of
slate. Some large steps do the trick! Another hour
and a half of trekking through scenic canyonlands
and gorges, and the "leaning tower of Pisa"
monolith guards the steep trail up to the Phu gate,
called Pupigyal Kwe.
Day 11 - Phu acclimatization and
exploration Camping BLD.
Having spent quite a few days getting to Phu, we will
spend a few days in the area to enjoy it, meet the
local Phu residents and do some exploring up the wide
valley systems above us. Tibet is two long days away,
so a bit far for a visit, but we might walk up the
valley to the summer grazing settlement, or "kharka"
at Ngoru, a three hour's walk past the gompa. Phu
itself is an incredibly interesting village, and a
day is well spent sitting with the villagers as they
spin their yak and sheep wool and chat, pound mustard
seeds into a paste for oil, or involve themselves
in the countless activities that take up a day in
Tibetan villages. For photographers, the light is
spectacular, and the skies a deep blue, and we may
even see some blue sheep on the surrounding hillsides.
Day 12 - Trek Phu- Junam 3550m/4-5hrs
Camping BLD.
Back through Phu gate, we descend to the river, and
retrace our steps back to Junam karka, a lovely spot
as any for our campsite for the evening. In 2004 April,
we camped with some Phu residents (all but one woman)
on their way back up to Phu with huge loads of planks
from the nearby forests, and the evening was filled
with Tibetan, or Manangi songs, smoky shelters and
that unique Tibetan laughter.
Day 13 - Trek to Nar 4150m/ 4-5 hrs-
Camping BLD.
Another classic Himalayan trekking day, as we trek
down to the old bridge spanning a deep, contoured
and narrow gorge (cameras out for this crossing!),
and then all the way back up again. It's a good thing
the scenery is so stunning ... Below us sit Gyalbu
Kumbu, built in 1650, and Satte gompa, both empty.
We finally reach the Nar gates at the top of the hill,
and pass by yet another line of wonderfully painted,
bamboo-topped chortens and a large tiered chorten
before turning the corner and being rewarded with
sublime views of Nar, the undulating patterns of the
surrounding barley and mustard fields, four old, colorful
and traditional gompas and the snow-peaks looming
overhead. We arrive early, so will have some lunch
in the sun before doing some
Day 14 - Acclimatization in Nar.
Nar is bit more social and lively than Phu, and the
village 'square' is full of chatting women with their
back-strap looms weaving wool fabric for rugs and
blankets, pounding mustard seeds for oil, or spinning
the ubiquitous wool while catching up on the news.
The children in Nar seem to be always out in the streets,
presumably preferring this life to the classroom!
Each family in Nar seems to have at least one son
or daughter in a gompa, and many live at home or visit
frequently, so there is the resonating sound of cymbals,
chanting and drums echoing throughout the village.
Other Nar villagers may be printing prayer flags,
doing some carpentry, collecting wood from the forest
and carrying large loads with a head-strap back up
to the house, harvesting the crops, tending the yaks,
sheep and goats or spinning the prayer wheels in the
center of town.
Day 15 - Trek, Nar to Chongkar (4200m/
6hrs-Camping BLD. Crossing Kang La Pass 5100m.
The Kang La is not a difficult pass, but it could
be a long day if there is snow on the pass or the
altitude is taking it's toll. The Kang La, at 5100m,
is an absolutely spectacular pass looking over Annapurna
II, Gangapurna, Tilicho peak, the peaks surrounding
Tilicho and the airport at Thonge. The trail down
initially is steep overlooking the view of majestic
annapurna Himal, Manang Village, and screed jumping
seems to be the easiest option for the descent.
Day 16: Trek Chongkar to Manang 3500mtrs/6hrs-Camping
BLD.
Trail descends overlooking the view of Marshyangdi
River Valley, Chulu east and west, Annapurna 2 nd
& 3RD, Gangapurna, Lake Tilicho, after passing
the Nyanwal you will enjoy on the way Manang Features
and peoples activities. Reaching at Manang, you can
enjoy nice cake, pie, perhaps cold beer (be aware
of alcohol in high altitude), you may lesson the hip
hop music, modern pop song, young learning Guitar,
Dinner will be provided the warm dinning room of Trekking
Lodge.
Day 17: Trek to Tilicho Base Camp
4500mtrs Lake, Camping BLD.
After early breakfast, trek to Lake Tilicho known
as world highest lake situated on the Lap of Tilicho
Himal 7200 M, an elevation of 5000mtrs on the wide
pasture, Trail gradually ascends along the wide yak
pasture, Khangsar Village, the left view of Annapurna,
Gangapurna, are superb and to the right ridge we see
the Chulus east west, Pisang Peak, We will camp at
the Base Camp of Lake 4500mtrs.
Day 18: Take an early breakfast,
staff stay at Base Camp, our guide takes you to
Tilicho Lake, spending an hrs exploration, descend
to Camp where Lunch will be waiting for you, after
Lunch trek to Gompa half way to Manang.
Day 19: Trek Gompa- Throng Phedi
4400m/5-6 hrs Camping BLD.
From trail ascend gradually along a ridge on to the
left valley, after the short ascending trail descend
to the Jarsang Khola (River Valley) gradually climb
to the Yak Kharka, we continue another two hrs to
Thorong Phedi along beautiful grassland. On the way
Yak features is highlighting,
Day 20: Trek Thorong Phedi to Muktinath 3700m/7-8hrs
Camping BLD.
It is hard and long day, group
shall leave 5 am, after a cup of hot tea. Trail steeply
ascend to till the high camp, then gradually ascend
along a dry stream valley viewing both side snow covered
peaks, keep breathing, taking rest in every few minute,
You may suffer from little headache, keep pushing
yours body up, drink water, yours guide, Sherpa Staff,
walks behind you, in the ultimate hrs, they do not
hesitate to carry you to the pass, Me Raju Thapa who
prepared this itinerary, has done more than twenty
time over pass, I always has reached my client around
6.30 am on top. I always encourage to leave Phedi
3 am, we never had any difficulty on the pass, non
of our client realize the difficulty.
Thorong pass is one the busy pass than other pass
in Nepal. During the peak season hundred of peoples
cross it. From trail steeply descend, screed jumping
is easy way, trail descend overlooking the deserted
bare Mustang area , Dhaulagiri Range and Kali Gandaki
River Valley. It will take about 4 hrs to the top
and another 3 hrs descend to Muktinath.
Day 20: Trek muktinath-Jomsom
2600m/6hrs Lodge Dinner only.
Today is finaly day; from muktinath trail descend
to the Kagbeni, perhaps the old town and trading center
between Tibet and Nepal.It is situated on the wide
Kaligandaki River Valley. After a hrs sight seeing
and Lunch we will continue to Jomsom along the River
Valley. Strong winds giving you high pressure to go
back to Kagbeni, for three hrs you all should prepared
to fight against it to reach Jomsom.
In Jomsom accommodation we offer you in luxury mountain
resort overlooking the view of Mt. Nilgiri and its
branches other family members. Enjoy the
Day 21: Fly Jomsom
- Pokhara O/N Hotel BB.
An early morning fly to Pokhara, This flight is very
exciting perhaps world exciting flight take you between
two huge mountain narrow valley Annapurna and Dhaulagiri,
it is 25 minute flight, transfer to hotel entire day
enjoy yours self nice beer sitting on the lake bank,
viewing the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri Again.
Day 22: Am fly
to Kathmandu, transfer hotel, rest of time self
activities O/N Hotel BB.
Day 23: Fly back
to yours country.
Price Features in US$ each person
| Group Sizes |
Lodge Trek |
Camping Trek |
| 00-01 Pax |
US$ 1320.00 |
US$ 1430.00 |
| 00- 02 Pax |
US$ 1210.00 |
US$ 1320.00 |
| 00-03 Pax |
US$ 1100.00 |
US$ 1210.00 |
| 00-04 Pax |
US$ 990.00 |
US$ 1100.00 |
| 00- 05 Pax |
US$ 880.00 |
US$ 990.00 |
| 00-06 Pax |
US$ 770.00 |
US$ 880.00 |
Additional : Airfare
