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What is Nubri?

By Base Camp Tours, licensed Nepal travel agency (Tourism License 3121/080) · Updated · 1 min read

The short answer

Nubri is the upper Budhi Gandaki valley around Samagaun and Samdo on the Manaslu Circuit, with Tibetan-style villages and views of Manaslu. It is on the restricted-area route.

Key facts

Villages
Samagaun, Samdo
Peak
Manaslu
Region
Upper Budhi Gandaki
Permit
Restricted

How it works

  1. Follow the Manaslu routeTo the upper valley.
  2. Rest in SamagaunAcclimatise.
  3. Visit Pungyen GompaA short hike.
  4. Continue to Larkya LaEarly start.
  5. DescendTo the Marsyangdi side.

Insider tip

Spend a rest day in Samagaun to acclimatise.

Avoid this

Do not rush the altitude gain.

Related questions

Is Nubri Tibetan?

Culturally yes, in a Nepal setting.

Can I trek it alone?

No, agency and guide required.

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