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Namun la Pass is one of the toughest [[mountain pass|mountain passes]] with [[elevation|an elevation]] of 4,850 meters (15,913 ft) above sea level in the Annapurna Himalayan range.<ref>[https://northnepaltrek.com/namunla-trek Namun la Pass Trek North Nepal]</ref> The pass itself is located on a trail that connects Sikles Village to Timang Village. This pass is one of the most challenging passes in the whole Annapurna Region, even more challenging than the Kang La Pass, Thorung La Pass, and Larkya La Pass. It is the second-highest point in Namun La Pass Trek. |
Namun la Pass is one of the toughest [[mountain pass|mountain passes]] with [[elevation|an elevation]] of 4,850 meters (15,913 ft) above sea level in the Annapurna Himalayan range.<ref>[https://northnepaltrek.com/namunla-trek Namun la Pass Trek North Nepal]</ref> The pass itself is located on a trail that connects Sikles Village to Timang Village. This pass is one of the most challenging passes in the whole Annapurna Region, even more challenging than the Kang La Pass, Thorung La Pass, and Larkya La Pass. It is the second-highest point in Namun La Pass Trek. |
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==Historical and Cultural Significance== |
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The pass was opened to trekkers in 2008 and remains a largely untapped destination, sparingly visited by international tourists. It holds historical importance as a key route for the Gurung community, historically known as the Tamu, who migrated from Tibet. The trek features the sacred glacial lake Dudh Pokhari, revered for its soul-cleansing properties and as a pilgrimage site during the Janai Purnima festival. |
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==Trekking== |
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Revision as of 11:27, 15 June 2024
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| Elevation | 4,850 m (15,912 ft) |
| Location | Manang, Gandaki Province, Nepal |
| Range | Himalayas |
| Coordinates | {{}} |
Namun la Pass is one of the toughest mountain passes with an elevation of 4,850 meters (15,913 ft) above sea level in the Annapurna Himalayan range.[1] The pass itself is located on a trail that connects Sikles Village to Timang Village. This pass is one of the most challenging passes in the whole Annapurna Region, even more challenging than the Kang La Pass, Thorung La Pass, and Larkya La Pass. It is the second-highest point in Namun La Pass Trek.
Historical and Cultural Significance
The pass was opened to trekkers in 2008 and remains a largely untapped destination, sparingly visited by international tourists. It holds historical importance as a key route for the Gurung community, historically known as the Tamu, who migrated from Tibet. The trek features the sacred glacial lake Dudh Pokhari, revered for its soul-cleansing properties and as a pilgrimage site during the Janai Purnima festival.