Trekking from Shalu to Nartang

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This trek follows the old trade route between the great Buddhist centers of Shalu and NartangShalu to Nartang Trek.



The trek begins at the historic Shalu Monastery and traverses west over a couple of small ranges to Ngor Monastery. From Ngor it’s a downhill roll to Nartang Monastery. The route passes through several villages as well as uninhabited dry canyons. It’s about a 10-hour walk to Ngor from Shalu, which is best divided into 2 days, and another 5 hours from there to Nartang. Finding guides and burros to carry your gear in Shalu is easier than before. Having local support is a good thing because the route is not always easy to discern – the trail tends to vanish in the canyons.





The optimal walking season is from the beginning of April to the end of October. In summer the trail can be sizzling hot, and in other months cold and windy, so be prepared.

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