Manaslu with Nar Phu Valley Trek
Overview
Highlight of the Saribung Peak Climbing
Newly opened trail in the Upper Mustang region, Annapurna range, Saribung Peak Climbing with its amazing aspects offers unbelievable moments of your life.
Different Gompas, ancient monasteries, spectacular Himalayan views, beautiful streams, pine forests, cultures of local people from different ethnic communities are the major attraction of this trip.
Trip Summary
Saribung Peak Climbing is one of the new trekking trails opened in 2006 in the corner of upper Mustang region. Saribung Peak is situated to the northeast from Lo- Manthang, border of Nepal and Tibet with an elevation of 6328 m takes you to western Nepal close to Damodar Himalayan range. A very popular trekking trail with off-beaten paths offers you beautiful moments of your life. Exploring the landscapes, amazing wildlife, remote cultures and green forests filled with pine and rhododendron flowers. Trekking surrounds the area of “Hidden Valleys” Mustang, Jomsom and Nar Phu valley. Though the expedition doesn’t need any technical ideas, the crossing of several high passes with crevasses on the open trails between the region of Damodar Kunda and Nar Phu valley makes the trip a strenuous one.
Likewise you can get a great chance of exploring the unique interpretation of Tibetan culture and marvelous landscapes during the trail. Sunrise Adventure trek team will make your Saribung Peak Climbing awesome. Here we can start the trip in two ways clockwise and anticlockwise. Trekking in a clockwise direction, our trek starts from Phu to Saribung Pass and to the Mustang then returning back on the way visit Muktinath, Kaligandaki george to Jomsom. Whereas for clockwise, the trek starts from Jomsom to Nar Phu valley through the upper Mustang trail and at last ending at Besisahar.
In general, our trek starts from Kathmandu to Pokhara by flight or by the drive, exploring the beautiful views of the Himalayas and green forests on the way. Then to Jomsom by flight and trek to Kagbeni on the same day. On the next day, we trek to Lo Manthang, here we get a chance to explore the ancient caves and gompas along with the local Tibetan culture of people following their own unique traditions, norms, and values. After this, the climbing period starts and we climb to Saribung Peak. Now, we trek to Bulbule through the Nar Phu valley and take a bus to come back to Kathmandu. After arriving at Kathmandu, the company provides your evening dinner with cultural program. You can find the detailed itinerary below;
The highlight of Manaslu with Nar Phu Valley Trek
Great views of the amazing Manaslu with Nar Phu Valley Trek its landscape, monasteries. Experience of Tibetan lifestyle and culture and walk in the Nepal and Tibet border.
The scenic drive from Kathmandu to Aarughat or Soti Khola. Crossing Larkya LA passes 5200 m. Manaslu with Nar Phu Valley Trek is the Wonderful combination of stunning Himalayan views like Annapurna ranges, Manaslu, Himalchuli so on.
Amazing terraced fields filled with barley, mustard, gompas on the ways, mani walls with prayer wheels and unique traditions of local Tibetan people. Explore the great hidden wilderness of the Manaslu and Narphu valley area.
Trip Summary
Trek to the circuit of Manaslu Himal with beautiful Nar and Phu valley offers excellent moments of life. Highly influenced by ethnic Tibetan culture provides a chance to explore the unique traditions and values of Tibetan people. Trek is better known for exploring the hidden valleys of Nar, Phu, upper Manang, and Nyawal village.
Manaslu also was known as the “Mountain of the spirit” is situated in the western central part of Nepal at an elevation of 8163m (26781 ft.). Manaslu the word came from Sanskrit word “Manasa” means “Intellect”. The eight highest mountains in the world offer you unbelievable moments of your life. In 1956, May 9 Mt Manaslu was first climbed by the members of the Japenese Expedition. They were Toshio Imanishi and Gyalzen Norbu. Though the region is opened in 1991, it was explored by many expeditions many times ago. Trekking to Manaslu takes you through the ancient salt trading route. Thus, you get a chance to explore spectacular views of Himalayas. Similarly, to make the short trek you can do Manaslu circuit trek. However see amazing views, Manaslu with Nar Phu Valley Trek also provides you with the ancient arts, Buddhist monasteries, Mani walls, and prayer flags. Great chance to closely explore Tibetan people's cultures and their daily style of living in remote valleys of upper Manang are the great highlights of this trek. Sunrise Adventure trek will make your trip memorable from your arrival to departure. Visit some of the world heritage sites in Kathmandu with beauty and art and architecture.
Likewise, trekking through the Manaslu and Nar Phu valley leads you to some very untouched and unspoiled villages and glacial valleys. You pass many remote villages called Samagaon, Samdo, and valleys like Marsyangdi and Gandaki riverside. Although, one of the restricted areas, Nar and Phu valley requires a special permit for trekking there. You can explore the excellent views of the mountains here. Some of them are Annapurna 8081m (26512 ft.), Dhaulagiri 8161m (26774 ft.), Ganesh Himal 7422m (24350 ft.), Mansiri 7187m (23579 ft.), Himalchuli 7893m (25895 ft.). Along with the traditions, norms, and rituals of Tibetan people.
Not only this, Nyawal village contains the main tourist attraction i.e. the very old cave of Guru Rinpoche at the hilltop of Nyawal village. Trekking to these beautiful regions, valleys, and villages including few populations offer the untouched, unique way of living their lifestyle. Finally, while you finished your trek in Besishar you will drive back to Kathmandu.
What‘s Included
What‘s Excluded
Itinerary
A representative from our office picks you up at airport on your arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport. Then, transfers to the hotel take a rest and at evening there is a briefing program regarding your trip.
We take a drive from Kathmandu to Arkhet which takes nearly 5 to 6 hours via Prithvi Highway. Attractive views of Himalayas, terraced fields, landscapes and local floras and faunas on the way are very amazing. We again take a drive of 6.3km from Arkhet to Soti Khola of about 20 minutes. You cross some interesting bridges and get to see the enchanting Buri Gandaki River while you reach to Soti Khola. Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner and finally an overnight stay in trekking lodge.
SotiKhola is a small village and the starting point of our trek to Macchakhola. Trek starts by exploring the local cultures of people and villages situated at the slope of hilly region. We get many ups and downs passes by the Buri Gandaki River, thrilling bridges and amazing green forests. Trekking over the cliff Almara, we pass through the forest trail of Ridegaon and reach to Larpubesi. Again trekking down, we reached to the charming and pleasant villages of Macchakhola. We get a chance to explore Armala, Khanibesi and Nauli Khola during the trail. Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner and finally an overnight stay in trekking lodge.
Trail during Machakhola to jagat includes Tatopani, Tatopani to Yuru and again from Yuru to Jagat. Firstly we pass the river called “Maccha” and “Khorla” and reach to Tatopani (Hot spring water). Tatopani is situated on the narrow trail at the bottom of cliff. Here this takes us to Dobhan were we get to observe the local villages and then to Yuru Phant. From Yuru Phant we can observe the excellent series of Buri Gandaki River. Now from Yuru to Jagat it takes 2 to 3 hours to reach at an elevation of 1410 m. Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner and finally an overnight stay in trekking lodge.
Here you follow the trail near Buri Gandaki via the slate paved routes of villages: Salleri and Paimo. Passing the suspension bridges and water operated mills, we reach to the Philim. Philim is the central village area where there is MCAP office to show your permits and tickets. Now trekking from Philim to Ekle Bhatti, we can explore the gorge of Chhilung Khola. Continuing the main trail over the bridge crossing Buri Gandaki River, we reach Pewa. From Pewa walking a bit more than 1 hour takes us to Deng at 1860 m above from the sea level. Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner and finally an overnight stay in trekking lodge.
Trekking from Deng to Ghap takes nearly 7 to 8 hours. At first we cross the Buri Gandaki River, after having breakfast and trek upward. Walking along the trail offers a chance to explore the enchanting waterfall and streams flowing on the way. After this we pass by the amazing settlement of Gurung people and closely observe the daily living style with cultures and traditions follow by them. At last we cross the Shring Khola and reached at Ghap. Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner and finally an overnight stay in trekking lodge.
First trekking from Ghap for about half hour takes us to the beautiful Namrung village. Then again walk from Nagrung for 2 hours takes you to Lihi. Lihi is also known as Ligaon. The main attraction of this place includes Hinang Gompa and Himal Chuli range. Trekking for 2 and half hours, crossing the Hinang Khola, we reach to Lho. Lho is mainly known for the Gompa, where you can observe more than 150 children getting education. Region lies on the slope of the hills offers you the panoramic views of Mt. Manaslu with local villages surround there. Now we trek from Lho to Samagoan passing the place Shyala. In Shyala, you can observe the yaks grazing there. Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner and finally an overnight stay in trekking lodge.
Samagoan, a very beautiful village offers great Tibetan community with their unique traditions and living styles. Samagoan is the nearest village to the Manaslu Base Camp and the first station for the expeditions. We stay an overnight here for acclimatization and exploring the village area along with ancient monasteries. On this day we can hike either to Manaslu Base Camp which worth noting for spectacular mountains, lake and valleys views or to Pung Gyen Gompa providing scenic walk. Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner and finally an overnight stay in trekking lodge.
Trekking trail from Samagaon to Samdo takes us to the northern part of the valley, upper the Buri Gandaki River. Trail offers you maniwalls and chortens on the way. Now arriving at Samdo, you can explore the village located just below the Samdo Peak and Samdo glacier. Walking along the hill sides over the green grass territory we get to see blue sheep. Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner and finally an overnight stay in trekking lodge.
Samdo to Dharmasala is a half day trek. We trek from Samdo passing the Athatra Saya Khola along with Larke Khola. Crossing the bridge, climbing over the trade markets at Larkya Bazzar this leads us to the ancient route used for trading services with Tibetan countries. Dharmasala is a wide mountain campsite slope and the high camp for Larkya La Pass surrounded by stunning mountainous views. This is the only place for fancy touristic products. The remote high point is very expensive. Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner and finally an overnight stay in trekking lodge.
We start our early trek from Dharmasala, passing the Larke Pass. This takes us to another world with beautiful surroundings cover by the snowy mountains. We pass by numerous rocky moraines along with some enchanting lakes on the way. It takes 4 to 5 hours to reach Larke Pass. Descending down to the Bhimtang takes 3 to 5 hours. The slippery trail to Bhimtang takes us to explore Salpudanda Glacier. We explore the Pongkar Lake to the west of the trail, parallel to Bhimtang Glacier. Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner and finally an overnight stay in trekking lodge.
If in case, we can’t arrive in Bhimtang in Day 11, Day 12 will be the complete day from Dharmasala to Bhimtang. Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner and finally an overnight stay in trekking lodge.
Trekking from Bhimtang to Tilje takes us at an elevation of 2300m / 7290 ft. in 6 hours. It seems to be an easiest trek through Dudh Khola and bamboo pine forests. We descend down ward and pass by the beautiful small villages and then continue walking for some hours takes us to the largest settlements of Tibetan people where we get a chance to closely observe their cultures and traditions. Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner and finally an overnight stay in trekking lodge.
Walk for about 5 to 6 hours to reach Koto from Tilje at an elevation of 2610m/ 8563ft. we walk through the trail of Annapurna Circuit. So, the trail offers you the spectacular views of Annapurna II and Manaslu Peak with daily lifestyle of Thanchowk village people. Following the trail over the Marsyangdi River, we pass by Bagarchap Village. Then we move to Koto through pine forest, passing Timang at 2510 m. reaching at Koto we get to see the spectacular views of Annapurna, Lamjung and Manaslu range. Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner and finally an overnight stay in trekking lodge.
From koto we walk for 7 hours. During the trail we explore Nar River and many pilgrimages, caves along with the stunning view of Lamjung Himal. Walking through the trail, passing checkpost and crossing a suspension bridge leads us to Nar Phu valley. Now we trek under the wide waterfall and reach Meta. Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner and finally an overnight stay in trekking lodge.
After breakfast, we ascend up to the valley along with edge of the river. Following the rocky trail with barren surroundings takes by the Chyakhu and Kyang village. We see yaks grazing there and descend down to the Phu valley. During the trail we get to observe many semi-permanent settlements of Tibetan people like: Meta, Khampas, Junam and Chako. Here we also get to observe the remains of ancient forts. Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner and finally an overnight stay in trekking lodge.
This is the day for acclimatization. We explore the local people living in this region following their different traditions and norms with the unique way of living life style and also the famous Lakhang monastery. Lakhang monastery is also known as the world’s oldest monastery. We spend the rest of the day, analyzing Tibetan cultures and languages. Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner and finally an overnight stay in trekking lodge.
Trek to Nar for about 6 to 7 hours offers the beautiful views of terraced fields filled with barley and mustard. After breakfast, we trek down to the river and steeps back to Junam Khola. During the trail we explore the Gompas also. The daily living style of local people impress you as they are involved in spinning and weaving woolen clothes, grazing yaks carrying wood etc. Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner and finally an overnight stay in trekking lodge.
Here we have to pass through the altitude of 5306 m so we need to make more effort than usual. From the top of the pass we can observe the excellent views of Himalayas like Annapurna I, Gangapurna, Tilicho etc. Now descend to the beautiful part of Annapurna circuit called Ngwal. Ngwal is very beautiful village. Here we get to observe Mani walls with prayer wheels. Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner and finally an overnight stay in trekking lodge.
Trek to Chame from Ngwal takes us at 3540 m above the sea level in 4 to 5 hours with unexpected through observing the views of surrounding Himalayas and local settlements of Tibetan people. Walking down slowly takes us to Pisang Village and then walking ahead over Marsyangdi River, we reach Chame. Chame is the headquarter of Manang district. Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner and finally an overnight stay in trekking lodge.
Trek to Chame from Ngwal takes us at 3540 m above the sea level in 4 to 5 hours with unexpected through observing the views of surrounding Himalayas and local settlements of Tibetan people. Walking down slowly takes us to Pisang Village and then walking ahead over Marsyangdi River, we reach Chame. Chame is the headquarter of Manang district. Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner and finally an overnight stay in trekking lodge.
After breakfast we take a bus from Besisahar to Kathmandu. Enjoy the scenic drive and we reach Kathmandu. After arriving at Kathmandu, take some rest or do some shopping. After this join the evening meal and cultural program offer by the company. Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner and finally an overnight stay in hotel.
Now it’s time for departure! You will drop to the airport by the representative of Sunrise Adventure Trek before 3 hours of your schedule time. Or you can join another adventures trip in Nepal or outside the country with Sunrise Adventure Treks. We are always here to operate you trip program. Have a safe flight!
FAQs about
the trip
Nepal, as a tourist destination is good for all seasons, however, the best seasons for trekking to Manaslu region are Spring (March-May) and Autumn (mid-Sept. – mid-Dec.). Trekking in autumn season is noted for clear weather and excellent views of silvery mountains against blue sky beautiful landscape. It gets colder towards the end of December. This trek can be done in any month except January - February, and June - July.
Nepal, as a tourist destination is good for all seasons, however, the best seasons for trekking to Manaslu region are Spring (March-May) and Autumn (mid-Sept. – mid-Dec.). Trekking in autumn season is noted for clear weather and excellent views of silvery mountains against blue sky beautiful landscape. It gets colder towards the end of December. This trek can be done in any month except January - February, and June - July.
Nepal, as a tourist destination is good for all seasons, however, the best seasons for trekking to Manaslu region are Spring (March-May) and Autumn (mid-Sept. – mid-Dec.). Trekking in autumn season is noted for clear weather and excellent views of silvery mountains against blue sky beautiful landscape. It gets colder towards the end of December. This trek can be done in any month except January - February, and June - July.
Nepal, as a tourist destination is good for all seasons, however, the best seasons for trekking to Manaslu region are Spring (March-May) and Autumn (mid-Sept. – mid-Dec.). Trekking in autumn season is noted for clear weather and excellent views of silvery mountains against blue sky beautiful landscape. It gets colder towards the end of December. This trek can be done in any month except January - February, and June - July.
Nepal, as a tourist destination is good for all seasons, however, the best seasons for trekking to Manaslu region are Spring (March-May) and Autumn (mid-Sept. – mid-Dec.). Trekking in autumn season is noted for clear weather and excellent views of silvery mountains against blue sky beautiful landscape. It gets colder towards the end of December. This trek can be done in any month except January - February, and June - July.
Nepal, as a tourist destination is good for all seasons, however, the best seasons for trekking to Manaslu region are Spring (March-May) and Autumn (mid-Sept. – mid-Dec.). Trekking in autumn season is noted for clear weather and excellent views of silvery mountains against blue sky beautiful landscape. It gets colder towards the end of December. This trek can be done in any month except January - February, and June - July.
Nepal, as a tourist destination is good for all seasons, however, the best seasons for trekking to Manaslu region are Spring (March-May) and Autumn (mid-Sept. – mid-Dec.). Trekking in autumn season is noted for clear weather and excellent views of silvery mountains against blue sky beautiful landscape. It gets colder towards the end of December. This trek can be done in any month except January - February, and June - July.
Nepal, as a tourist destination is good for all seasons, however, the best seasons for trekking to Manaslu region are Spring (March-May) and Autumn (mid-Sept. – mid-Dec.). Trekking in autumn season is noted for clear weather and excellent views of silvery mountains against blue sky beautiful landscape. It gets colder towards the end of December. This trek can be done in any month except January - February, and June - July.
Nepal, as a tourist destination is good for all seasons, however, the best seasons for trekking to Manaslu region are Spring (March-May) and Autumn (mid-Sept. – mid-Dec.). Trekking in autumn season is noted for clear weather and excellent views of silvery mountains against blue sky beautiful landscape. It gets colder towards the end of December. This trek can be done in any month except January - February, and June - July.
Nepal, as a tourist destination is good for all seasons, however, the best seasons for trekking to Manaslu region are Spring (March-May) and Autumn (mid-Sept. – mid-Dec.). Trekking in autumn season is noted for clear weather and excellent views of silvery mountains against blue sky beautiful landscape. It gets colder towards the end of December. This trek can be done in any month except January - February, and June - July.
Nepal, as a tourist destination is good for all seasons, however, the best seasons for trekking to Manaslu region are Spring (March-May) and Autumn (mid-Sept. – mid-Dec.). Trekking in autumn season is noted for clear weather and excellent views of silvery mountains against blue sky beautiful landscape. It gets colder towards the end of December. This trek can be done in any month except January - February, and June - July.
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