THE ULTIMATE ANNAPURNA TREK: A unique hike across the Annapurna Range
Remote villages and valleys of NarPhu - 5000 meter passes - Pure Tibetan culture - Buddhist monasteries - Grand Himalayan views

Awarded by National Geographic Traveler as '50 Tours of a Lifetime' 2012

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This unique and seldom traveled route offers the adventurous trekker a bit of everything that makes Nepal so special. From Besisahar, we will gradually ascend the Marshyangi River Valley to Koto. Here, we head northwards and enter the recently opened NarPhu Valleys of Upper Manang. Passing through the chorten gate that designates the entrance to NarPhu, it's as if we've been transported into a land where time has stood still. The Himalayan Pine quickly give way to high plateau, remote Tibetan villages built of stone, ancient Buddhist monasteries and grand views of the Annapurna Range.

This magical area is known to have one of the highest concentration of snow leopard per square kilometer of anywhere in the world. After numerous days of exploration, we regrettably exit this valley via the exciting 5,315 meter Kang La pass. Here we pick up the main Annapurna Circuit route at Braga, continue to Manang Village and steadily make our way up and over the Thorong La pass (5416 meters). From the holy village of Muktinath, we trek to Kagbeni (the gateway to Upper Mustang) and on to the airstrip at Jomsom for the flight back to Kathmandu.

May 14, 2008: The first One World Trekking group has returned from the Naar Phu Valleys of Nepal. This trek surpassed all of our expectations! The diverse cultural and mountain aspects of this trip are simply outstanding.

2012 GROUP DEPARTURE DATE:
October 5 to October 27, 2012
(the trip date indicates the day you need to arrive in Kathmandu, Nepal and the day you can schedule to depart)

The Lost Valleys of Nar and Phu Trek is part of our Himalayan Classic Trek Series. Our Classic Treks are led by an experienced, English-speaking Sherpa Guide and full support crew. In 2012, we are also able to arrange this incredible new trek based on the below itinerary starting on any day of the week during the months of mid-March to late May and late September to mid-November for groups of 2 to 12 people. Please contact us with any questions or to receive a detailed day to day Trip Itinerary.

2012 LAND ONLY PER PERSON TRIP PRICE:
2 to 4 People: $3420.00
5 to 8 People: $3030.00
9 to 12 People: $2905.00
Single tent and hotel room supplement: $465.00 per person

TRIP SNIPPETS:
Hotels: 3 nights hotels
Camping Trek: 19 nights camping
Trek Grade: 18 days STRENUOUS trekking
Max. altitude: 5,416 meters / 17,765 feet at the Thorong La pass

Strenuous Trekking = physically very challenging and more suited to hikers who are used to extended days (6-10 hours) and who are competent over uneven and difficult terrain. These treks will involve lengthy periods at high altitudes.

TRIP OUTLINE:
Day 1: Arrive Kathmandu. Met upon arrival. Transfer to our group hotel.
Day 2: Bus journey to Besisahar and very short walk to our first campsite at Bhulbule. 2,625 feet. Camp.
Day 3: Trek alongside the Marshyangdi River to Syange. 3,445 feet. 6 hours. Camp.
Day 4: Trek to the village of Tal. 5,415 feet. 6-7 hours. Camp.
Day 5: Trek to Koto - the Gateway into the Naar and Phu valleys. 8,660 feet. 8 hours. Camp.
Day 6: Following the Naar Phu River to our camp at Dharamsala. 10,530 feet. 6 hours. Camp.
Day 7: Trek to Meta Village. 11,710 feet. 3-4 hours. Camp.
Day 8: Trek to Kyang Village. 12,530 feet. 4-5 hours. Camp.
Day 9: Trek to the remote village of Phu (Phoo). 13,020 feet. 3-4 hours. Camp.
Day 10: Exploration day around Phu Village. Visit to the Tashi Lhakhang Monastery. Camp.
Day 11: Trek to Naar Phedi. 11,580 feet. 6-7 hours. 12,465 feet. Camp.
Day 12: Trek to Naar Village. 13,730 feet. 3-4 hours. Camp or Lodge.
Day 13: Trek to Kangla Phedi (base camp for the pass). 15,190 feet. 2-3 hours. Camp.
Day 14: Cross the Kangla Pass (17,430 feet) and descend to camp at Ngawal. 12,530 feet. 7-8 hours. Camp.
Day 15: Trek to Manang Village. 11,550 feet. 4-5 hours. Camp.
Day 16: Trek to Yak Kharka. 13,250 feet. 4-5 hours. Camp.
Day 17: Trek to Thorong La High Camp. 16,010 feet. 5-6 hours. Camp or Lodge.
Day 18: Cross the Thorong La Pass (17,765 feet) and trek to Muktinath. 12,460 feet. 7-8 hours. Camp.
Day 19: Trek to Jomsom. 8,925 feet. 5-6 hours. Camp or Lodge.
Day 20: Fly via Pokhara to Kathmandu. Hotel.
Day 21: In Kathmandu for sightseeing OR Contingency day to be used on trek. Hotel, camp or lodge.
Day 22: Exploration, sightseeing and shopping day in Kathmandu. Hotel.
Day 23: Transfer to the airport and depart Kathmandu.

Country Information: About Nepal
The Manang District Of Nepal: About the Manang District