The Himalayan Trails

NAR, PHU & TILICHO LAKE

Nar, Phu & Tilicho Lake a hidden valley trek.
“When you come around the corner, you will see a sight that will move your soul”
So wrote a Nepali guide when this remote northern outpost of Manang region bordered with Tibet was opened for trekkers in 2003.
To begin this Nar, Phu & Tilicho Lake trek, we drive to Besisahar and trek initially following the well-known Annapurna Circuit rail as far as Koto before we enter into the Phu river Valley. Trekking in this area is unlike most of Nepal ? the terrain is Trans Himalayan and similar to that of Tibet. Trails are rugged and at times cut high into cliff sides in an area that has changed little over the years. We first visit the high Phu Village, which like a medieval castle, rises almost 40m above a dusty riverbed. Steep walls eroded by relentless wind and weather protect the 30-40 basic stone houses sheltered behind, built atop one another like a vertical jigsaw puzzle The we cross the Himlung Khola and enter the wide Nar Valley. After exploring the Nar, Phu villages, we cross the 5200m Kang-La pass and enter the Manang Valley.
In Braga, the route will then rejoin the Annapurna Circuit near Manang from where we will follow the little-used route that leads to the Tilicho Lake and the Meso Kanto Pass (5089m) which link the Manang and Kali Ghandaki Valleys. The crossing of the pass offers a more challenging and exciting alternative to the popular Thorong La Pass on the Annapurna Circuit. After crossing the pass we trek to Jomsom from where we fly back to Pokhara.

Trek Facts
Duration: 25 Days
Activities: trekking
Country: Nepal
Trekking Area: Manang / Kaligandaki
Trip Grade: STRENUOUS
Attitude: 5089 m
Group size: Min 2 persons
Best Season: Spring /Autumn

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GHANDRUNG TREK

The Annapurna area is regarded as the most scenic area for walk in the whole world. Ghandrung trek is the focal point of this trek which is situated south of the Hiuchuli and Annapurna South peaks. It is an important Gurung villages which famous for the scenic view of its slate roofed houses in the foreground of Hiuchuli and Annapurna South peaks. Buddhist by origin, Gurung is the best known ethnic community of Nepal and form the elite corps of the famed Gurkha soldier.
To begin Ghandrung trek, we drive for about 6 hours from Kathmandu to Phedi near Pokhara. From Phedi, it is pleasant short climb to the picturesque Magar village of Dhampus which sits on a ridge top over looking the Pokhara Valley on the South and the who Annapurna mountain massif on the North. The wide terraced fields on the climb which is cultivated the year-round is mesmerizing to look at!
Onward Dhampus, we walk through a forest area with rhododendron and oak trees and pass by Landrung, another important village in this region settled by ethnic Magar and Chettri people before arriving at Ghandrung. Ghandrung is the chief village of Gurung people in this region. The view of the Annapurna South and Hiuchuli peaks from here with the slate roofed houses in the foreground decorate many of the post-card stands along the trail. From Ghandrung, we make a steep descent to Madi Khola and follow it downstream to Birethanti to end this short and beautiful trek.

Trek Facts
Duration: 9 Days
Activities: Trekking
Country: Nepal
Trekking Area: Annapurna Foothills
Trip Grade: EASY
Attitude: 3450 m
Group size: 1 min
Best Season: spring /Autumn

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MERA LA AMPHULABTSA & CHO-LA TREK

This Mera la Amphulabtsa & Cho-la Trek is quite technical and strenuous trek. Beginning with a scenic flight along the eastern Himalayas from Kathmandu to Lukla, this highly spectacular trek takes us through the remote areas of Hinku/Hongu valleys into the Khumbu valley for a close-up view of Mt. Everest. Before we enter the Khumbu valley, we trek over three high passes (between 4600m/11500′, 5415m/17761ft. and 5,817/19,099ft.), enjoying a vast panorama of the eastern Himalayan range which includes magnificent views of 5 Himalayan summits higher than 8000 meters, including Mt. Everest. This remarkable area is isolated and void of tea houses. This is in sharp contrast to the busy Sherpa villages that follow after our descent from Amphulabtsa Pass into Khumbu Valley.
Other highlights in this trip include a hike to the summit of Kalapathar (5545m/18188′) from where we look directly at the massive south-west face of Mt. Everest.
On our descent, we take a less frequented trail going over Cho-la pass (5432m/17756′) which leads us to the beautiful lakes of Gokyo valley, famous for its turquoise green waters. Onward, we stop at the colorful Sherpa capital of Namche Bazar and then arrive Lukla to complete this outstanding trek.

Trek Facts
Duration: 24Days
Activities: Trekking
Country: Nepal
Trekking Area: Hinku/Hongu & Khumbu/Gokyo
Trip Grade: STRENUOUS
Attitude:5827m.
Group size: minimum 3 persons
Best Season: Spring / Autumn

Contact Email: [email protected]