The Lost Valleys of Naar and Phoo

Andy CrisconiHimalayan Trekking Tours

A look back to our 2005 unique hiking traverse across the Annapurna Range into the Tibetan villages and monasteries of Upper Manang TREK REPORT APRIL/MAY 2005: I must admit that this trek surpassed even my own high expectations. I’ve long desired to visit the remote Tibetan valleys of Naar and Phu located in the upper reaches of Nepal’s Manang District. …

Tsum Valley and Manaslu Circuit Trek in 2025

Andy CrisconiHimalayan Trekking Tours

In 2025, we are bringing back our Tsum Valley and Manaslu Circuit Lodge Trek. This is a relatively little-traveled route connecting two of central Nepal’s most beautiful valleys through small farming villages, Buddhist culture and across the Larkye La pass (17,100 feet). This route now offers basic lodge accommodation, so no camping is necessary. Tsum is one of the sacred …