“The Lost Valley of Naar-Phu” Lodge Trek, 20 Days
The Naar Phu region is the most remote of the Manang District and access is granted only with the purchase of a special permit. This area consists of two main villages - Naar with 300 permanent residents called Naar-ten and Phu with 200 permanent residents called Phu-ten. These remote villages are situated above tree line and completely cut off during the snowy winter months. Residents of these valleys make their livelihood mainly from herding yak and trading meat, wool and hides with the villages located in the lower regions of Manang. On this trek, Settled around the 10th Century by Tibetan herders and traders migrating south from Tibet, the inhabitants of Phu (also noted on maps as Phoo) once placed high value on their remote and strategic location. Tall stone lookout towers, now standing in ruins, where used to spot possible invaders coming from all directions and thick wooden doors where bolted shut at night locking the residents securely inside. We can have the entire day to explore this fascinating area. We can have the great pleasure of sightseeing inside the Tashi Lakhang Monastery, which sites high above the village. Tashi Lakhang - 'the blessed house of gods' is one of the oldest monasteries (or Gompas) in Manang. The Gompa is one of 108 constructed by Lama Urgen Lhundup Gyatso and, along with the monastery in Braga, makes up the heart of spiritual life in the Manang District. It takes two days to reach Naar from Phu Village, the principal and seemingly more prosperous village in these remote valleys. Naar, situated at 13,730 feet, is also called Chuprong meaning 'the place of Blue Sheep'. The original inhabitants of this valley are believed to be from Tibet's ancient Shang Sung Kingdom arriving sometime in the 8th Century and converted from Bon to Buddhism after the birth of Buddha in Lumbini. Naar Village sits above a large flat plain which make up the extensive agriculture fields being plowed by teams of humans and their yak. It seemed as though the entire village population are in the fields turning the soil and planting seeds in anticipation for the summer rains. As in Phu, wandering around the village and observing local life untainted by the outside world is fascinating.
Trekking Highlights:
- Exploring the lost valley of Naar and Phu Village.
- Visit to the ancient Buddhist Monasteries including Tashi Lakhang Monastery is listed out of the 108
world’s great Buddhist Monasteries; it is believed to be the last monastery constructed by Karmapa
Rinpoche.
- Majestic view of High Himalayan Range.
- Picturesque Water Fall during the trek.
- High snow covered pass.
- 80m Deepest Gorge in Mahendra Pul.
- Wildlife such as Blue Sheep (Naur).
- Lifestyle of People and their Tibetan culture.
- Beautiful small streams.
- Ruined forts of the Khampa settlement (the place which Khampa refugees from Tibet once captured
and lived illegally).
- Natural diversity and Religion.
Itinerary in details
Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu and meet with SNFT representative at the airport and transfer to Hotel. Welcome drink and relax.
Day 2: Full day Sightseeing in Kathmandu Valley with Tour Guide by private car, Overnight in Hotel.
Day 3: Drive from Kathmandu to Bhulbhule 840m (6/7 hours) with tourist bus and trek to Ngadi 930m (1 hour), Overnight in Lodge.
Day 4: Trek from Ngadi to Jagat 1300m (5/6 hours), Overnight in Lodge.
Day 5: Trek from Jagat to Dharapani 1860m (5/6 hours), Overnight in Lodge.
Day 6: Trek from Dharapani to Koto 2600m (5/6 hours), Overnight in Lodge.
Day 7: Trek from Koto to Meta 3570m (6/7 hours), Overnight in Lodge.
Day 8: Trek from Meta to Kyang 3840m (4/5 hours), Overnight at tented camp.
Day 9: Trek from Kyang to Phu Gaon 3900m (3/4 hours), Overnight in Lodge.
Day 10: Exploring Phu Gaon and surrounding hill, Overnight in Lodge.
Day 11: Trek from Phu Gaon to Naar Gaon 4110m (6/7 hours), Overnight in Lodge.
Day 12: Trek from Naar to Jhombu Kharka 4425m (2/3 hours), Overnight at tented camp.
Day 13: Trek from Jhombu Kharka to Ngawal 3660m (5/6 hours) via Kang-La Pass 5306m, Overnight in Lodge.
Day 14: Trek from Ngawal to Pisang 3200m (5/6 hours) via Ghyaru village 3670m, Overnight in Lodge.
Day 15: Trek from Pisang to Thanchok 2400m (6/7 hours), Overnight in Lodge.
Day 16: Trek from Thanchok to Tal 1700m (6/7 hours), Overnight in Lodge.
Day 17: Trek from Tal to Syange 1100m (4/5 hours) and 3 hours drive to Besisahar 760m, Overnight in Lodge.
Day 18: Drive from Besisahar to Kathmandu (5/6 hours) with tourist bus and transfer to Hotel.
Day 19: Full day Sightseeing in Bhaktapur and Patan Durbar Square with Tour Guide by private car, Overnight in Hotel.
Day 20: Departure to International Airport.
Our Tour Package Includes:
* Airport / Hotel / Airport pick up & transfer by car / Van.
* 4 nights accommodation with breakfast at Standard hotel in Kathmandu.
* Kathmandu city tour as per the above itinerary.
* Meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) with Tea & coffee and hot water during the trek.
* 1 experienced, helpful and friendly guide, 1 cook and 1 helper, porters (1 porter for 2 peoples), their
food & accommodation, salary, equipments & insurance.
* All transportation by private car.
* Naar-Phu Valley Restricted Area Permit.
* Annapurna Conservation Area Permit and all necessary permits.
* Lodge to Lodge accommodation during the trek.
* Tourist service charge, Vat.
* Office Service charge.
* All government tax.
Our Tour Package doesn't include;
* Any meals in Kathmandu other than breakfast.
* Travel insurance (if you want us to arrange your travel insurance, we would greatly be happy to assist).
* International air fare to and from Nepal.
* Nepal Tourist Visa fee.
* Items and expenses of personal nature.
* Any kind of alcoholic drinks, cold drinks, laundry, phone call, internet.
* Personal Trekking Equipments like sleeping bags, jackets (can all be hired in KTM)
* Emergency Evacuation (Helicopter Rescue).
* Any costs which arise due to a change of the itinerary, because of landslides, political disturbance, and
strikes etc.
* Any other costs whatsoever, that is not mentioned in the cost included.
* Horse renting and additional porters due to natural calamities during the trek.
* Tips for guide, porters, driver...
Tipping is expected but it is not mandatory.
Note: The package can be redesigned or redeveloped as per your taste. For more information please e-mail us snftnepal@yahoo.de
Important: In case of emergency during the trip, Helicopter will be arranged by Swiss Nepal Family Trekking & Expedition (P) Ltd. The charges must be paid by the clients themselves.
Grade:
(Moderate to strenuous) [ Explain ]
Price
USD
EUR
SFr
USD
EUR
SFr
2,380.00
1,904.00
2,163.64
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TOUR CANCELLATION:
There will be a cancellation fee of 25% for any cancellation three weeks prior to Tour departure date, 50% two weeks prior to Tour departure date and no refund thereafter. No refund for no shows & delay arrivals whatsoever reason.