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Formerly restricted areas,
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 to cross the Thorong Pass
(5400m) into the neighbouring district of Jomsom
|
Attraction |
Nar and Phu |
|
En route |
Gyalsumdo |
|
Max Elevation |
5100 m |
|
Mode of
transportation |
By flight |
|
Accommodation |
Lodge and camping |
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Trek Grade |
Hard
|
Itinerary
|
Day 01 |
Flight to Manang/Humde
@ 11000 ft. B/F. Start trek for Pisang gaon. O/N
|
|
Day 02 |
Start trek to Chame
or Koto after B/F. O/N |
|
Day 03 |
Start trek to Metha
or Dharamsala. O/N |
|
Day 04 |
Start trek to Kyang
after early B/F. O/N |
|
Day 05 |
Start trek to Phu.
O/N Rest for the day |
|
Day 06 |
Sightseeing in Phu |
|
Day 07 |
Trek to Checko. O/N |
|
Day 08 |
Trek to Nar. O/N |
|
Day 09 |
Sightseeing in Nar.
O/N |
|
Day 10 |
Trek to Chongkar
after crossing Kangla Pass (5100 m). O/N
|
|
Day 11 |
Trek to Manang
Village. O/N |
|
Day 12 |
Rest in Manang
Village. O.N |
|
Day 13 |
Trek to Q-Cho Lake
or Mila Repa Cave. O/N Braga |
|
Day 14 |
Trek to Humde. O/N |
|
Day 15 |
Flight to Kathmandu |
NOTE:
Manang district falls within the Annapurna Conservation
Area Project. A permit for ACAP is Rs.2000 (approx US$
27). A permit for SAARC (South Asian) nationals is
Rs.200. In addition to the ACAP entry permit, a special
permit is required to visit Nar and Phu Valley formerly
restricted areas. The permit is US$ 90 per week for
September to November and US$ 75 per week for
December-Aug |
