Nubri Valley Trek

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Nubri valley  Trekking region lies in the northern part of historical  Gorkha district and the valley consists of Bihi, Prok, Lho and Sama Village Development Committees. Majority of the population here is comprises of ethnic Bhote Lama who have their own culture and religion. 

Population of the valley is around 9000 from about 850 households. Majority of the people here depend on agriculture and animal husbandry for there living. Varieties of crops such as maize, barley, potato and fruits incluing apple and oat nuts are primarily grown here. However the yield from the crops is only sufficient for about 3 months and the peoply have to rely on nearby trade hubs, Tibet in the north and Arughat in the south for food and supplies for the rest of the year. 

Tsum Valley Trekking region is blessed with beautiful mountains and lakes as well as dashing landscape and sceneries. Manaslu (8163m), Serangi,Himalchuli are the renowned mountains residing in the valley. Lakes like KalTal and Biredratal are known for their elegance eyecatching phenomenon especially during the winter.

Almost all the people dwelling in the valley are Buddhist. Thus there are many historical monasteries and stupas located within the villages. Monastries here are famous for Buddhist education. Additionally, these monastries have been home for thousands of Monks and Nuns for years. Every VDCs within this region consists of there is Buddhist education including Nepali and English subjects in there monasteries which provide residence for monks and nuns. There are government schools and health posts in every VDCs.

The area of Nubri is what is described in the Terma treasures of Guru Rinpoche  as the land of Kyimolung. This is the actual center of that land of Kyimolung. The people who live in this area are thus superior and excellent individuals who have gathered the accumulations in the past.
Above here there is the snow mountain called Tashi Palsang. In Lower Nubri, and in Upper Nubri there is snow mountain called Pungnyen. These are amazing sites—the Terma mentions the glacier Tashi Palsang, and it is said that there are resources here that are beneficial for the entire world.Mount Pungnyn in Upper Nubri, as the Buddha said in the scriptures, is no different from Mount Kailash. In this small Tsum Valley area Trek with Pink Mountain Treks and Expedition, You can view wonderful glaciers, mountains, lakes, and fields, as well many wonderful sites.

Buddhist Travellers indentified Nubri Valley
The person who identified this as the area of Nepal Kyimolung is the Tertön Rigdzin Ökyi Dodrupchen, who was one of the greatest masters of the Northern Terma tradition. He first came to this area of Kyimolung, and up behind here there is an area with caves where he went and hid some treasures. Also there is the area of Nyam, where the tertön Gawang Dorje was born. He also came here, toured the area, identified the sacred sites, and wrote a description of the sites. He discovered a few treasures here as well, such as the Mirror of Treasure and the Unexcelled Lotus Heart Tantra. These are three tertons who have come here.
Milarepa also came here and walked through these sites, blessing them. In the mountains there is the Yogi Cave in the cliffs where he stayed, as is clearly told in the histories and his life story. In the area of Tsum, which is also part of Kyimolung, there is a site called the Kuthang Puru Cave, and behind there the Vajra Echo Cave. Milarepa went through the entire area before crossing the Bari Pass.
Many other lamas also came here, and there were also people from Nubri itself who achieved great realization, such as the Ngadak lineage from Upper Nubri. There were also Nga Rinpoche, Surmang Wangchuk, and others from Lower Nubri.
Up until now, this area of Nubri has been preserved and not ruined. However, taking care of it will make sure that it continues to thrive. Development will be good in both the worldly sense as well as in terms of the Dharma. Many lamas have kept this area in mind, and so in Upper Nubri there are several monasteries, such as in Henang and Namla.
Restricted Area since 1998

The Nubri Valley region ,which was closed to tourists until 1991, was declared a conservation area in 1998 by the Nepali government. Since then, the National Trust has managed the conservation area for Nature conservation (NTNC). The region is bordered by the Annapurna Conservation Area in the west, Tibet in the east and the north, and by the district of Gorkha in the south. MCAP covers an area of 1,663 sq.km. Within the valley there are seven village development committees- Sama, Lho, Prok, Bihi, Chumchet, Chhekampar and Sirdibas with in the conservation area.

Nubri Valley is endowed with spectacular natural features, rich in religious and cultural heritage along with unique bio-diversities. The occurrence of lofty mountains and low-lying areas within a relatively small area has made Manaslu area a region with diverse ecological conditions. There are 19 types of forests within the Nubri Valley. 33 species of mammals inhabit the area. The diversity of habitat in the Nubri Valley and Tsum Valleys has created a congenial environment for some of the rarest species in the world to flourish.

The Manaslu valley trek is more remote and spectacular than many, with rough steep tracks and limited accommodation. It is culturally fascinating with strong continuing links to Tibet in the Upper Budhi Ghandaki (called Nubri 'the western mountains') and the Tsum Valley. Larke Pass, at 5100m, provides a worthy challenge. The views of Mt.Manaslu, the 8th highest mountain in the world, are marvelous and up close.

A special Restricted Area permit is required for the Manaslu Valley (Larke pass). This permit requires that you have a registered guide and a party of two or more. In addition you will need a TIMS card (Trekkers Information Management System).  In all 8 passport photos are needed for the relevant permits. In addition you will need both a MCAP (Manaslu Conservation Area Park, Rs 2000) and an ACAP (Annapurna Conservation Area Park, 2000Rs) for the section from Dharapani to Besisahar. It is possible to say farewell to your guides at Dharapani and add the round Annapurna loop over Tharangla Pass (the world’s highest mountain pass) to your trip. In doing this you will finish your trek in the Kali Gandaki.  The whole trip can be completed in 35 days.

Nubri Valley is the home to a good number of snow and spotted leopards, lynx, grey wolf, Himalayan Musk Deer and Blue sheep. The area’s population of Himalayan Tahr is unequalled in the country. Other important species include the Himalayan Black bear, Assamese Monkey, Himalayan Goral, Himalayan Marmot, Golden Jackal, Yellow-throated Marten, Musk Palm Civet, Leopard Cat, Barking Deer, Wooly Hare and Red Flying Squirrel. Numerous packs of Dhole (a wild dog) have been spotted in the area. There are 110 species of birds in the area, of which 14 are protected species. Pheasant species such as the Monal and the Impeyan pheasant inhabit the Kaal Tal and Manaslu base camp area in good numbers. Ruddy shelduck, Golden Eagle, Eurasian and Himalayan Griffons, Booted Eagle, Himalayan and Tibetan Snow Cocks, Collared Pigmy Owlet and Nepal Sunbird are some of the bird species found in Nubri Valley. The Nubri Valley is also home to three species of reptiles and eleven species of butterflies. An estimated 2000 species of plants grow in the region, many of which have medicinal properties.

IN TSUM VALLEY :
The region is also famous for its old monasteries. Mu Gumpa,the oldest monastery in the region falls in Chhekampar VDC and was built in 1895. The famous Rachhen Gumpa with the largest population of resident monks and nuns in the region lies in same VDC. There is is a stone near the monastery that is believed to bear Milarepa’s footprint.

IN NUBRI VALLEY :
The Sehrang Gumpa in the Bihi VDC is famous as the place where deer are so tame that they feed from people’s hand. Nubri area lies in the northern part of historical district Gorkha. It includes Bihi, Prok, Lho & Sama Village Development Committees. Bhote Lama ethnic group lives in this area. They have own culture and religion. There are around 9000 people in 850 house husbandry. There is maize, barley, potato as crops and apple and oat nut as fruits. Local product is sufficient only for 3 months. For 9 months they import food from Tibet and Arughat. There are Manaslu, Serangi, Chuli Himal and Himal Chuli mountains. Among then Manaslu (8163 m) is one of the peak above 8000m. Kaltal and Birendratal etc. are main lakes in this area. Nubri people are Buddhist in religion. There are many monasteries and stupas in the villages. There subjects in there monasteries which provide residence for monks and nuns. There are government schools in every VDC. There are health posts in every village.

LHO VILLAGE :
This village is in Flatland. There are 250 households including small hotels, school, health post and monasteries We can see Manaslu mountain from this village. Another attraction of Lho vVillage is Hmang monstery. We can see chuli and Himalchuli From here. Gonpa Naktsal monastery built by Guru Rinpoche is also in this village.

MANASLU BASE AREA :
Manaslu Mountain is the main attraction of Nubri area which lies in Sama VDC. Naljorphuk is old cave meditated by Jetsun Milarepa before thousand years. The sacred area Pungyen is also in Manaslu base area. The name of it is mentioned in one of 103 volumes of Buddha's Translated words (kangur). Birendra taal also lies in the area. Samdo is the last village of Sama VDC. There is cross road of Manag and Tibet in this area. It lies in 4000m.