Saribung Peak Climbing Via Narphu Valley
Despite being a relatively new route, Saribung Peak Climbing has quickly gained popularity among climbers and mountaineers due to its remote trails and challenging passes. Standing at 6,328 meters, Saribung Peak is situated in the isolated Mustang Region, near the China border. This trek offers breathtaking views of diverse landscapes, snow-clad peaks, and winding rivers, along with a chance to experience the unique traditions and culture of the local communities living in this secluded area.
The adventure begins in the windy town of Jomsom, from where you proceed to Kagbeni. Along the way, you’ll encounter beautiful ethnic villages, rich in culture, eventually leading to the remote regions of Yara and Luri Gompa. After conquering Saribung Peak, the descent takes you through Nar Phu Valley, concluding the journey at Besisahar. The trek is both demanding and rewarding, with rugged terrain, high cliffs, and remote villages. Saribung Peak Climbing also includes crossing ice-covered passes between the Damodar Kunda region and Nar-Phu Valley. From the summit of Saribung Peak, you'll be treated to spectacular mountain vistas, including Nilgiri Himal (7,061m), Himlung Himal (7,126m), Lamjung Himal (6,983m), Mt. Manaslu (8,156m), and Annapurna II (7,937m). Additionally, you'll visit ancient monasteries and have the chance to interact with locals, gaining insights into their way of life. This trek, combining rugged trails and cultural immersion, is perfect for adventurers looking for a unique challenge. The ideal trekking seasons are from March to May and September to November. Given the demanding nature of the trek, good physical fitness is required.
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Itinerary
Arrival Kathmandu (1275m)
Upon Arrival, in Kathmandu Airport you will be expected to complete your custom formalities (Visa etc.) We suggest you look for our representative who will be waiting for you at the arrival gate with Everest View Treks And Expedition display board you will then be transferred to hotel Manang or another hotel similar category. include B/B.
Sightseeing in Kathmandu and preparation trekking.
Completion of required official procedures and taking a cultural tour of Kathmandu before the actual Trekking will be the main agenda of this day. After Breakfast, there will be cultural tours to world heritage sites in Kathmandu which include Kathmandu Durbar Square, Pashupatinath Hindu Temple, Swayambhunath and Boudhanath during the afternoon, you will be meeting the Trekking program along with your guide at EVT office for a pre-Trips discussion. include B/B.
Kathmandu to pokhara (820 m) 6 hrs drive.
Early morning at around 7 am, we set off for pokhara on a tourist bus. En route we will see more of countryside of Nepal that offers greeneries, rivers villages, Farms and beautiful mountain sceneries. Afternoon we reach pokhara pokhara offer magnificent view of Dhaulagiri, Manasulu, Machhapuchre five of Annapurna and others. Pokhara is City of lakes and has numerous Beautiful lakes. We can explore the most accessible and beautiful. Fewa Lake During the afternoon enjoy boating too. Explore Relax and dine by tranquil Lake Fewa. You can even do some shopping during evening hours. Overnight pokhara hotel include your B/B plan.
Fly Jomsom & Trek to kagbeni (2856 m) 4-5 hrs walk.
After an early Breakfast transfer to the airport for a morning flight to jomsom, a super scenic flight of 20 minutes over the mountains with view 8000Meter such as Annapurna & Dhaulagiri, brings you at jomsom, the district headquarter of Mustang. This is large town, headquarter of the mustang region. It is also a major village on the kaligandaki area linking the age old Trans-Himalayan Salt trade route to Tibet. From jomsom onwards it is very windy in the afternoon continue on the gradual path on the kaligandaki river bed for about 3 hour and finally reaching at Ekley-bhatti village. After good stop here an hour of easy walk takes us to kagbeni, which lies at the bank of two rivers. Kagbeni is an interesting windswept villages situated on the main age old Trans-Himalayan salt trade route to Tibet via Upper mustang area. In kagbeni a major tributary. Kak khola coming from muktinath, meet mustang khola and from there the river is the calleds kaligandaki. Overnight at guest house include meal B/L/D
Kagbeni to chele (3050 m) 5-6 hrs walk.
Our journey starts with a special permit check up and onward to the river bank of kaligandaki up stream. During the walk we have scenic picturesque place to stop through the sandy and windy trails. This trail follows the up and downhill. Firstly we reach Tangbe village with narrow alleys among st while washed house, fields of buckwheat, barley wheat and apple orchards. From there we trek forward to chhusang and after crossing river head up to the hug red chunk of conglomerate that has fallen from the cliff above. Forming a tunnel through which the kaligandaki follows. We head small ridges reach at Chele village. Overnight at Guest house include meal B/L/D.
Chele to syandochen (3475 m) 6-7 hrs walk.
Today, we start our trek again and walk further to Eklo bhatti. We climb to taklam la pass (3624m) through plateaus and narrow stretches with views of tilicho peak, Yukawa kang and Damoder dada. Further descend a little to the village Samar. Climb the trail that goes above Samar village to the ridge then descending steeply to the stream. Another 3 hrs similar walk takes us to syanbochen. On the way, we relax along the surrounding of cool streams and juniper trees. Local us the dried leaves of junipers as incenses to invite deities and start any auspicious work. We also pass by a cave famously known as Chungsi Cave Overnight at Guest house include meal B/L/D.
Syabbochen to Gami (3520 m) 4-5 hrs walk.
After breakfast we take uphill to the yamdala (3850 m) passing a few tea house,chorten and local villages which is like Tibetan style of house with open baranda we cross mountain passes, and an avenue of poplar trees and fields. Of barley the climb to nyi pass (4010 m) would be a little longer Descend to our overnight stop at Gami the third largest village in the lo region. Gami is surrounded by large fields most of which are barren. Overnight at guest house include meal B/L/D.
Gami to Chharang (3500m) 5-6 hrs walk.
Stare the trek after breakfast with a pleasant walk. After crossing Gami khola, the trail climbs to a plateau and passed bedside very long Mani wall, a scared stone wall made by the followers Buddhism. From the end of the wall the trail heads east to the village of chharang with a maze of fields. Willow trees and houses separated by stone walls at the top of the chharang Chu canyon There is also a huge white dzong and red Gompa to get to our tea house for tonight‘s stop overnight at Guest house include meal B/L/D.
Chharang to Lo Mathang (3700 m) 5-6 hrs walk.
Today we trek to Lo-Mathang with magnificent views of nilgiri, Tilicho, Annapurna 1 and bhirkuti peak. The trail first descend to chharang Chu canyon and then climb steeply after crossing the river. Further the trails ascend gently to the 3840m, windy pass of Lo from where you can see the Lo-Mathang valley. While descending To Lo-Mathang view of the walled city appear magnificent with its hill on the Tibetan Border. We stay hotel for the overnight stop Lo-Mathang.Overnight at Guest house include meal B/L/D.
Explore Lo-Manthang
Today we explore the surrounding area. Visit namgyal gompa and tingkhar Namgayal Gompa situated on a hill top serves as an important monastery of the local community and also as a local court. After visiting Namgyal gompa continue the to tour tingkhar the last main village to the northwest of Lo-Mathang and stroll back to hotel. Or you may have another option to visit the Tall Champa Lakhang god house the red toughen Gompa. Chvodi gompa and the entrance Hall which are the main attraction of this town. Another attraction is the four story building of the Raja (king) place as well as the surrounding panoramic views of the Himalaya over night Lo-Mathang. Overnight at Guest house include meal B/L/D.
Trek from Lo-Mathang to Yara (3900 m) 6-7 hrs walk o/n at tent camp.
Trek back to top of the pass again. This is the final view of Lo Manthang. Take some picture and start descending down. After a while you will leave a main trail of Jomsom Lo Manthang Trek. Continue to the village of Dhi. Further east we will continue passing the Kaligandaki River. There is short yet steep climb up. It is very famous for some of its caves. Along the way you will have views of amazing caves. After a long walk you will find a place to stay for overnight in Yara Village. Overnight at Guest house include meal B/L/D.
Excursion to Luri cave monastery 4-5 hrs o/n at tent camp.
Major highlight of today, Luri Cave and Monastery. It is actually a cave monastery. Also, it is one of the challenging days as you will encounter very high elevation. It is almost at 5000 meters from sea level. Also, there is complete absence of settlement. You might encounter with some group who are attempting Lo Manthang to Nar Phu Traverse. Today you will camp in the middle of nowhere. Tomorrow you will be in the beautiful small glacial lake of Damodar Kunda. The most awaited destination of your trip. overnight tent camp include meal B/L/D.
Trek from Luri gompa to guma thanti (4856 m) 5-6 hour walk o/n at tent camp.
Major highlight of today, Luri Cave and Monastery. It is actually a cave monastery. Also, it is one of the challenging days as you will encounter very high elevation. It is almost at 5000 meters from sea level. Also, there is complete absence of settlement. You might encounter with some group who are attempting Lo Manthang to Nar Phu Traverse. Today you will camp in the middle of nowhere. Tomorrow you will be in the beautiful small glacial lake of Damodar Kunda. The most awaited destination of your trip. overnight tent camp include meal B/L/D.
Trek from Gunma thanti to Namta khola (4200 m) 6-7 hours walk o/n at tent camp.
Today we walk 6 to 7 hour gradual up down you can see beautiful landscape overnight tent camp include meal B/L/D.
Trek from Namta khola to Saribung base camp (5240 m) 6-7 hour walk o/n at tent camp.
Today Trek to saribung base camp we walk 6 to 7 hour mostly up hill you can see beautiful landscape overnight tent camp include meal B/L/D.
Rest day in Saribung base camp o/n at tent camp.
Today Rest Day at Sarebung Base camp we can explore around Base camp after lunch you have to relax Overnight tent camp include meal B/L/D.
Trek from Saribung base camp to Saribung pass (5600 m) 5-6 hour walk o/n at tent camp.
Today we pass Saribung pass then we make camp at sarebung base camp overnight tent camp include meal B/L/D.
Climbing Saribung peak (6387 m) and back to base camp (5120 m) 7-9 hour o/n at tent camp.
today we start early morning to summit Sarebung peak then back to base camp overnight tent camp include meal B/L/D.
Trek from base camp to Nogaru (4300 m) 6-7 hour walk o/n at tent camp.
Today trek from Sarebung base camp to Nogaru we walk mostly down hill 6 to 7 hour Overnight tent camp include meal B/L/D.
Trek from Nogaru to phu (4100m) 5-6 hour walk o/n at tent camp.
Today Trek to phu village after yara we get first village in phu walk 5 to 6 hour mostly down hill and flat Overnight tent camp include meal B/L/D.
Rest day phu explore village o/n at tent camp.
Today i we can explore the culture, natural diversity, and religious practices of the ethnic groups like Lama, Gurung and Ghale in here. Besides this, we can trace out how people make their survival depending on agriculture, animal breeding and seasonal migrations in such remote location or in the hidden valley. It is also the day for us to explore the Tashi Lakhang Monastery – the old Buddhist Monastery listed out of the 108 world’s great Buddhist Monasteries; it is supposed to be the last monastery constructed by Karmapa Rinpoche. Apart from exploring the cultural avenues of the lost valley, the valley also offers us a great view of Himlung Himal and other snow peaks in the region. Overnight at Phu Gaon. Tea house Included meal B/L/D.
Trek from phu to Meta (3500m) 5-6 hour walk o/n at tent camp.
Trek to meta we walk 6 to 7 hour to meta mostly gradual down hill Overnight at Tea house Include meal B/L/D.
Trek from Meta to koto (2600 m) 5-6 hour walk o/n at tent camp or if you want Lodge.
Trek to koto we walk 6 to 7 hour to meta mostly gradual down hill Overnight at guest house Include meal B/L/D.
Trek from Koto to Tal (1700 m) 6-7 hour walk o/n at tent camp or if you want Lodge.
Trek to tal we walk 6 to 7 hour to meta mostly gradual down hill overnight at guest house Include meal B/L/D.
Trek from Tal to Jagat Drive TO Besisahar.
Today we have last day trek just 3 houe trek to Jagat after lunch 3 our Drive to besisahar Celebrate last night your sarebung trek with your staff Overnight at Guest house Include meal B/L/D.
Drive back to Kathmandu
After breakfast we start our 185 km drive back to Kathmandu better to hole on the left pane of the vehicle to enjoy the scenery through the route. To celebrate the successful completion of our journey, we will have a farewell dinner at Nepali typical restaurant/ bar and back to hotel include B/B.
Fly home farewell friend.
You are saying good bye to the mountains as your journey in Nepal. Comes to an end today we hope you enjoyed the tour with us, and are sure you will be back in your trip somewhere in the Himalayan again. Approximately 3 hour before your scheduled flight a representative from Everest View Treks And Expedition will transfer you to the airport on your way home you ll have plenty of time to plan your next Adventure in the wonderful country of Nepal
Includes/Excludes
- All Hotel airports transfer as per itinerary.
- Kathmandu Hotel two nights and Pokhara 1 night with bed and breakfast plan.
- Flight from Kathmandu to Pokhara- Jomsom then return via private vehicle.
- Best available lodge and tea house accommodation during the trek.
- All food ; Breakfast, Lunch and dinner during the trekking with 3X(Tea or Coffee)
- Fresh Fruit after dinner everyday & 1 pc snickers or mars chocolate each person every day.
- A trekking or hiking leader - Fluent English speaking, experienced, knowledgeable with assistant trek guide (4 hikers:1 assistant guide) and needed Sherpa porters (2 trekkers:1 porter) together with their payments, insurance, gears, foods and accommodations.
- All necessary national park fees, permits and paper works (Annapurna Conservation park permits and TIMS)
- Trek Completion Certificate
- .Complimentary Trekking Kit bag & Sleeping Bag (Should Return after Trek)
- Farewell dinner in Kathmandu
- Trail Map
- First Aid Kit
- Nepal Visa fees on your airport arrival (You should bring accurate USD cash and two passport size picture)
- Personal expenses (Shopping, Laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, mineral water or boiled water, Phone calls, hot shower etc)
- Your Lunch and dinners in Kathmandu (This apply also early come back from trek then the fixed itinerary)
- Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu than above itinerary.
- International fare/arrival taxes/departure taxes to and from Kathmandu.
- Tips for guides and porters