Ngawal
ङावल
A viewpoint village on the upper route of the circuit, facing Annapurna II, with an old monastery and a quiet high-altitude pasture.
Ngawal lies on the high route on the north side of the Marsyangdi River, at about 3,660 m. The route involves more climbing than the low valley path, but along the way you face Annapurna II, IV, and Gangapurna Peak, with far better scenery than the low route, and it also helps with acclimatization. The village has Chhoekhor Sangdak Gompa and traditional stone houses, and its guesthouses are quieter. Going from Upper Pisang via Ghyaru to Ngawal takes about a day, and another half day gets you to Manang.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Ghyaru
- Ice Lake (Kicho Tal)
- Braga Monastery
- Upper Pisang
- Milarepa Cave
- Manang Village
- Gangapurna Lake
- Paungda Danda