The newly opened spectacular and unique Himalayan trail lies in the popular Annapurna region which starts at Koto. Koto is further ahead from Besisahar reachable by a Jeep drive. This trail passes through the Nar and Phu Valleys enriched with ethnically-Tibetan origin inhabitants; eventually there is a great opportunity of crossing the adventurous Kang la pass (5,320m/17,454ft).
This trek gives an exposure to high peaks and passes, glaciers, narrow canyons, gompas and traditional remote villages. The Nar Phu Valley was closed to foreign trekkers until 2002. Very few foreigners have explored these virtually untouched villages or climbed the many 7,000 meter peaks available in the valley.
We make our venture along the way at the alpine settlement of Nar and Phu Valleys. We also pay a visit to some of the most isolated Tibetan Buddhist world in the area. Exploration of high alpine valleys above Phu up to Himlung Base Camp and crossing over Kang la pass from Nar to Ngawal on the Pisang route is technically challenging.
On a hill next to the Phu village, there is a chance to visit the renowned Tashi Lhakhang Gompa (4,150m/13,616ft) and a line of thirteen colorful chortens. Visitors might be lucky to receive blessings from the Lama Karma Sonam Rimpoche.
One of the significant highlights of the trek is that you will pass through the abandoned Khampa settlements in Jhunum (3,700m/12,140ft), Chyaku (3,800m/12,467ft) and Kayang (3,880m/12,730ft) which had almost gone to ruin.
Highlights
- An excursion to the virgin Himalayan trail
- Home of ethnically-Tibetan origin inhabitants
- Spot the renowned Tashi Lhakhang Monastery
- Visit of the hidden Tibetan villages of Nar and Phu
- Incredible views of the Annapurna Himalayan Range
- Scenic off-the-beaten trail used by the locals, donkey and goat caravans
- Opportunity to stay in one of the historical Khampa settlements
- The challenging Kang La Pass
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