Nar Phu Valley located in the remote corner of the Annapurna region, north of Manang district. Nar Phu Valley trek is perfect for travelers who wants to discover the Mt. Annapurna circuit as well as explore an untouched Nar Phu valley. Nar Phu valley trek takes you to the exotic. Nar Phu valley trekking opened to visitors only in 2003, the Nar Phu valley remains untouched by modernity. The inhabitants, who roughly comprises of about 350 Nepalese indo Tibetans, have retained their age old practices. Most of them are engaged in yak herding and farming. This trek also offers fantastic views of the Annapurna massif, Lamjung, Machhapuchhre, Manaslu, Dhawalagiri range and Tilicho peak.
The Nar Phu trekking trail then connects back to Annapurna Round and we leave behind high altitude Yak grazing fields and picturesque villages. We will discover Tibetan influenced culture and traditions with spectacular views of snow capped mountains. Then, we cross Thorong La Pass, which leads to Muktinath a very big pilgrimage, Jomsom as well fly to Pokhara from jomsom and finally making trip, driving or flying to Kathmandu that means the end of the adventurous trekking trip of Nar Phu valley.
Difficulty : Moderate
Duration : 16 Days
Activities : Trekking / Hiking
Accommodation : Tea houses
Max. Elevation : 5,322m/17,460ft
Day 01: Kathmandu to Syange/Jagat Drive (1100m/3608ft): 8-9 hours
Day 02: Syange/Jagat to Dharapani (1,960m/6,430ft): 7-8 hours
Day 03: Dharapani to Koto (2,610m/8,563ft): 5-6 hours
Day 04: Koto to Meta (3,560m/11,680ft): 7-8 hours
Day 05: Meta to Phu Gaon (4,250m/13,944ft): 7-8 hours
Day 06: Acclimatization at Phu Gaon
Day 07: Phu Gaon to Nar (4,110m/13,484ft): 6-7 hours
Day 08: Acclimatization and preparation at Nar
Day 09: Nar to Kang La Pass (5,322m/17,460ft) to Ngwal (3,660m/12,008ft): 7-8 hours
Day 10: Ngwal to Manang (3,540m/11,614ft): 4-5 hours
Day 11: Manang to Yak Kharka/ Leder (4,110m/13,484ft): 3-4 hours
Day 12: Yak Kharka/Leder to Thorong Phedi (4,600m/15,092ft) or High Camp: 3-4 hours
Day 13: Thorong Phedi or High Camp to Thorong La (5,416m/17764ft) to Muktinath (3,800m/12,467ft): 7-8 hours
Day 14: Muktinath to Jomsom (2,715m/8,910ft): 5-6 hours
Day 15: Jomsom to Pokhara Flight (823m/2,700ft): 30 min flight
Day 16: Pokhara to Kathmandu (1,350m/4,428ft): 6-7 hours drive
-Accommodation: Basic teahouse accommodation during the trek; Deluxe accommodation for 1 night in Kathmandu after the trek (either at Hotel Friends Home or Hotel Mums Home); tourist class hotel for 2 nights in Pokhara (before and after the trek)
-Meals: 3 meals per day (breakfast, lunch and dinner, which you can choose from the menu) during the trek; breakfast in Kathmandu and Pokhara
-Transportation: Airport – hotel – airport transfers and sightseeing by car, Kathmandu – Pokhara – Kathmandu by tourist bus, private transportation for Pokhara – Nayapul – Pokhara transfers
-Documentation: Trekking permit (Annapurna Conservation Area Project entry permit) and Trekkers’ Information Management System (TIMS) card
-Equipment/Accessories: Trekking poles, down jacket, sleeping bags, first-aid kit, water purifying solution (iodine-based)
-Human resource: A professional and experienced trekking guide (English-speaking); a porter (per two trekkers), with their total expenses covered (wages, accommodation, meals, transportation, insurance, etc.)
-Tax/Service Charge: All applicable taxes, service charges or fees. We hereby guarantee you of no ‘hidden charges’ afterwards.
-Complimentary: Farewell dinner in Kathmandu (authentic Nepalese cuisines with live cultural show)
-Emergency Rescue Service: Should any emergency arise during your trek, we will provide prompt and professional rescue and medical services. However, you must be already insured for such emergencies, and your insurance policy must cover helicopter evacuation. Moreover, you should provide your policy details and authorize us to deal directly with your insurance company on your behalf.
-Beverage (cold drinks, bottled mineral water, tea/coffee, etc.)
-Any other expenses of personal nature (extra meals, battery charging fees, photography charges, etc.)
-Tips or donations
-Your travel insurance