A SECRET ENTRANCE INTO THE GREAT ANNAPURNA HIMALAYA
- The remote Namun La Pass at 15,910 feet
- The scenic Rambrong Ridge Camp
- Visit to the sacred Dudh Pokhari lakes
- A guided and fully-supported camping trek
- A little-traveled route through the Annapurna Range
Many years ago, Sir Chris Bonington and Barney Rosedale undertook a reconnaissance of the route to the Namun La (15,910ft / 4,850m), a remote high pass along an old trade route between Pokhara and Manang. This route proved to be a unique and little-traveled way to connect onto the main Annapurna Circuit Trail. We are now offering our groups the opportunity to walk in these famous footsteps across a spectacular region of Nepal’s Annapurna Himalayas.
Only recently introduced to foreigners, the trail to Dudh Pokhari (Milk Lake) and the Namun La Pass is situated on the border of the Lamgung, Manang and Kaski districts of Nepal and provides a little-known and little-traveled access onto the great Annapurna Circuit. Legend has it that some three thousand years ago the Tamu community (now Gurung) of Nepal settled in this area after crossing the Namun La Pass from Tibet. This region is also known as Tamuwan and, at one time, had a king and palace.
During this varied trek, you’ll encounter a wide range of sights; picturesque villages, terraced farmland, glacial lakes, steep-sided gorges, raging rivers and, of course, incredible mountain scenery of the Annapurna and Manaslu ranges.
Our new Namun La Pass Camping Trek is part of our Himalayan Classic Trek Series. We are able to arrange this unique and seldom-offered trip in Nepal as a private departure for you and your travel companions beginning on any date during the months of late March through May and mid-September to late November for a group of 1 to 10 people
Trip Outline
- Day 1: Welcome to Nepal & the Himalayas! Met on arrival and transfer to hotel.
- Day 2: Fly to Pokhara and drive to Siklis at 6,495 feet. 3 hour drive.
- Day 3: Trek to Tasa. 7,675 feet. 6 hour trek.
- Day 4: Trek to Tenje Kharka. 9,380 feet. 6 hour trek.
- Day 5: Trek to Kori Danda. 12,265 feet. 4 to 5 hour trek.
- Day 6: To Khola Kharka (River Camp). 12,285 feet. 5 to 6 hour trek.
- Day 7: Trek to Thorju (Rambrong Ridge). 13,385 feet. 7 hour trek.
- Day 8: Day excursion to Dudh Pokhari. 14,565 feet. 6 to 7 hour hike. Return to Thorju.
- Day 9: Cross the Namun La Pass (15,910 feet) to Danfe Kharka 14,600 feet. 7 to 8 hour trek.
- Day 10: Trek to Timang. (9,020 feet). 6 hour trek. Lodge.
- Day 11: Drive to Kathmandu via Besisahar. Approximately 210 miles. 7 to 8 hour drive. Hotel.
- Day 12: A free day in Kathmandu for independent sightseeing. Hotel.
- Day 13: Transfer to Kathmandu Airport for our return flights.
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