Nar
Phu Valley Trek is
one of the less-traveled treks in the Annapurna region. It was opened for
trekking in 2003 and required a special trekking permit due to the restricted
area. The unusual trip to Nar Phu is wild. With very few settlements along the
way, this hike gives hikers an authentic feel for nature and allows them to be
closer to nature. The route leads through a variable topography that includes
rugged hills, dry terrain, various rivers, peaks and high passes as well as
glaciers.
Main Highlights
·Travel into
a remote part of Nepal that few travelers visited
·Experience
part of the Tibetan plateau that extends to Nepal
·Stay in the
old village that has hardly changed over the centuries
·Go through
the high passes of the Kangla Pass and Thorong La Pass
·Visit the
Kali Gandaki gorge which is the deepest gorge in the world
·Excellent
views of Annapurna II, Himlung Himal, Gangapurna and many more
·Experience a
Tibetan culture with unique and colourful prayer and monasteries.
Itinerary Highlights
Nar Phu Valley
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Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu (1,450 m)
Day 02: Trekking preparation and Full day
trip to Kathmandu Valley
Day 03: Drive from Kathmandu to Jagat:
Duration 8-9 hours
Day 04: Trek from Jagat to Dharapani:
Walking Distance 7-8 hours
Day 05: Trek from Dharapani to Koto: walking
distance 5-6 hours
Day 06: Trek from Koto to Meta: Walking
Distance 7-8 hours
Day 07: Trek from Mera to Phu Gaon: Walking
distance 7-8 hours
Day 08: Acclimatization day in Phu Gaon.
Day 09: Trek from Phu Gaon to Nar: Walking
Distance 6-7 hours
Day 10: second acclimatization day and
preparation
Day 11: Trek from Nar to Ngwal via Kang La
Pass: Walking Distance 7 to 8 hours
Day 12: Trek from Ngwal to Manang: walking
distance 4-5 hours
Day 13: Trek from Manang to Yak Kharka:
walking distance 3-4 hours
Day 14: Trek from Yak Kharka to Thorong
Phedi: walking distance 3-4 hours
Day 15: Trek from Thorong Phedi to Muktinath
via Thorong La: walking 7-8 hours
Day 16: Trek from Muktinath to Jomsom:
walking distance 5-6 hours
Day 17: Flight from Jomsom to Pokhara:
30-minute flight
Day 18: From Pokhara to Kathmandu: 5-6 hours
by private car
Day 19: Drop to Kathmandu international
airport
Overview of Nar Phu Valley Trek
Nar Phu
Valley Trekking is an exciting trek that recently started in Nepal and offered the
pleasure of experiencing wild nature and isolated settlements in the restricted
region of the Nar Phu Valley. This Exotic Nar Phu Valley Trek through a wild
and rugged path in the Annapurna region of Nepal. It offers the style of
medieval Tibetan culture in its original and undisturbed form.
The Path
offers spectacular views of the Nepalese mountain peaks mixed with alpine landscapes.
This trekking trail in the Annapurna region is relatively new. Until a few
decades ago, this Nepalese village was hidden from many because the inhabitants
of this village had only connections to a few settlements in Tibet. This
low-traffic route of the Annapurna region is full of high passes, remote
villages, glaciers, narrow gorges, beautiful and unique rock formations.
The walk
through the Nar Phu Valley is a fantastic journey into the unexplored Himalayan
desert north of the most visited region of Annapurna. It is an exceptional and
beautiful trekking destination where you can experience and explore the unique
cultures, nature, religion and way of life that are typical of the mountain
communities of Gurung, Managi and Thakali villages. In addition to the unique
culture and tradition, you also have the opportunity to observe the beautiful
landscapes of the Himalayas, a variety of flora and fauna, a continually
changing landscape and much more. The highest point of this hike crosses the
5414 m Thorang Pass and then descends into the dry upper Manang valley and then
to the spiritual Muktinath temple. While trekking through this region, you will
also pass the deepest George Gorge in the world, Kali Gandaki.
According to your arrival schedule, we will be at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu to welcome you to our country for the beautiful trip. As soon as you have landed, a representative of our office will accompany you to your hotel. After the check-in at the hotel, you will receive a briefing on the trip and meet with the team leader and the other crew who will assist you in every way possible during your trip. The day is complete leisure. You can rest in your hotel or take a short walk through the Thamel in Kathmandu. Night stay at hotel in Kathmandu.
Today, after breakfast, we begin a tour of some of Kathmandu's most historical and spiritual sights, which are also UNESCO World Heritage Sites. You will visit the historic Kathmandu Durbar Square, Pashupatinath, the sacred Hindu temple, the famous monkey temple and the Buddhist shrine, which is also one of the largest stupas in the world. At noon, our trekking guide will check your equipment, introduces you to other participants and talk about the trip.
We start our day with an eight-hour trip from Kathmandu to Jagat through the city of Besisahar. Along the way, you can enjoy scenic views of the Nepalese countryside, lush green spaces, rivers, villages, farms, and mountains throughout the trip. After 8-9 hours of driving, you reached Jagat. The drive to Besishahar will likely be smooth due to the black-covered roads, but after Besishahar the road will be dusty and rough, but the panoramic view from windowpane more than makes up for the bumpy ride. Night stay in Jagat.
After having breakfast, we leave Jagat behind and walk about 5-6 hours to reach Dharapani. The Path from Jagat descends to the river and then leads through a lush forest. The walk also leads to a sharp-edged cliff overlooking the river bank. On the way there, Chyamje appears in the beautiful backdrop of the towering Annapurna mountain ranges. After crossing a suspension bridge, we abruptly climbed the slippery and physically demanding Path to Sattale. On a series of rocky trails, we descend to a grassy bank that leads down to the valley. This picturesque city offers you the beautiful landscape of various waterfalls in the area. If we move away from the valley, the road becomes rough and winding. You will eventually arrive in Dharapani after crossing a suspension bridge. You will spend Night in Dharapani.
After breakfast, your trip begins with a heavenly view of the sunrise over the high hills. After enjoying the sunrise, you start your walk through a densely forested area of oak and pine. If you stroll through the forest, you will also be accompanied by the south face of the Mount Manaslu. Through the jungle, you find the beautiful settlement of Bagarchhap. From here you walk a decent path to Danaque for an hour and then take a steep path towards Timang. When you arrive in Timang, you have a breathtaking view of the Mount Manaslu and Peak 29. Again you hiked through the pine forest to Latamarang and then came in the village of Koto after a one hour hike with a view of Annapurna II. Night stay in Koto.
Before you start your today's trip, our guide registered restricted area permit with the police control point. Then we walk again along the banks of the Soti Khola River through beautiful pine forests, streams and suspensions and reach Dharmasala. You will have packed lunch on the go. Then you continue the walk through the woods and abruptly climb towards the city of Meta. Finally, you come to the Tibetan plateau, where you have a magnificent view of Annapurna II and Lamjung Himal. Night stay in meta.
You start your day by walking up and down and crossing suspension bridges across different streams. After almost 4 hours of walking, you reached Kyang where you can see the remains, especially the destroyed fortresses of the Khampa settlement. You continue on a rocky path past Phu Khola and reach the village of Phu in another 3 to 4 hours. You will spend the night in Phu Gaon.
Today is the planned acclimatization day, for which we suggest you to take a rest and acclimatize to the altitude. Since you are in the Hidden Valley, this is a great place to explore the culture, natural diversity, and religious practices of ethnic groups such as Gurung, Lama, and Ghale people. On top of that, you can discover how people make a living from farming, ranching, and seasonal migrations in such remote places or the hidden valley. It is also the day for us to explore the Tashi Lakhang Monastery, the ancient Buddhist monastery included among the 108 great Buddhist monasteries in the world; it is the last monastery which was built by Karmapa Rinpoche. You will also be exploring the cultural avenues of the hidden valley; the valley also offers you a magnificent view of Himlung Himal and other snow-capped peaks in the region. You will spend a night in Phu Gaon at tea house.
The Path goes down over many streams and bridges to the Mahendra Pul, that takes around 4 hours. We cross the high suspension bridge 80 meters above the gorges of the Lapche River. You will have lunch at Mahendra Pul. After lunch, the trail climbs quickly, passing many Buddhist stupas to Nar village, which takes approximately 2 hours. Here you find several Buddhist monasteries to visit, along with the magnificent views of Pisang Peak and other small peaks. Night stay in Nar.
Today is the second rest day planned for this trek. You spend the day walking nearby for a day and explore the town of Nar and carefully observe the local culture and way of life. You are also preparing for the walk the next day—overnight in Nar.
Today, you will walk more as it is an adventurous day, so get up early in the morning and went to Kangla Pass. You can see the Annapurna massif from the Kangla Pass. Then we descend to Ngwal to spend the night.
Today, From Ngwal, you are heading to Manang. You pass through the remote village of Paugh overlooking the fantastic views of the Annapurna mountain range. Then we gently climb to Mungli and then to Annapurna's main trail in Mungli. Finally, you reach Manang, where our guide set up your camps for the night.
From Manang, the trail cross a stream climbs up to a Tenki community above Manang, then continues rising from the Marshyangdi valley, turning northwest to the Jarsang Khola valley. The Path follows this valley to the north, passing some grasses, a thicket of junipers, while gradually gaining altitude. The trail goes closer to the small town of Ghunsa, a group of flat mud roofs just below the trailhead. Now the way passes through meadows where horses and yaks graze. After crossing a small river on a wooden bridge, the track passes in front of an ancient Mani wall in pleasant countryside, and then reaches another small village in Yak Kharka. You will spend the night at the lodge in Yak Kharka.
Today you are heading towards the foot of the pass, Throng Phedi. Thorong Phedi is a small and lively colony that meets the needs of weary hikers and climbers. Hikers like you use this point as a base camp. Some visitors also try a hike to the High Camp today to make the next day more comfortable, but our team leader does not advise this. Although you will have a stressful day tomorrow, we will stop at Thorong Phedi so that we can sleep soundly at a lower altitude rather than risk sleeping at a higher altitude at High Camp. We will spend the night at Thorong Phedi.
Another highlight of this trek is the crossing of the steep Thorong La Pass at a dizzying height of 5,416m. An early departure is essential to hike the high altitude glacial trail. But the picturesque views of the mountains more than make up for the strenuous walk down the tiring Path. You arrive at Muktinath at sunset, which is an important pilgrimage site for Hindus and Buddhists. You can walk through the area of Vishnu temple and a nearby monastery. Night stay in Muktinath.
You begin to descend the spectacular Kali Gandaki gorges through the drylands. You pass through the Jharkot and Khingar villages, which have typical Tibetan architecture. After the valley floor, mostly spread out on the banks of Kali Gandaki, you arrive at Jomsom. Spend the night in Jomsom.
After breakfast, you fly to Pokhara. The panoramic flight takes you through the gorges of the two huge mountains, Annapurna and Dhaulagiri. Upon arrival at Pokhara airport, you will be transferred to the hotel by the lakeside area. You rest and explore the beauty of the Pokhara Valley in the evening as you walk in silence along the shore of Lake Fewa, the second largest lake in Nepal while admiring the view of Machhapuchhare Mountain. You can also take a boat ride on Lake Fewa or take a short walk to the World Peace Pagoda. You can end the day with a fascinating lakeside stroll. Night stay at hotel in Pokhara.
Today, after breakfast, you will return to Kathmandu. After arriving in Kathmandu, we will transfer to your hotel. After that, you can take a stroll through the streets of Kathmandu, or relax at the hotel. Last night stay in Kathmandu.
Any meals except Breakfast in Kathmandu and Pokhara.
All kinds of alcoholic, cold and hot drinks
Excess baggage charges
Your travel and medical insurance.
All kinds of personal expenses.
Tips for trekking staff and driver.
Any donation to the monastery.
Entrances fees to the upper Mustang monastery.
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Nar Phu Valley Trek Accommodation
During the
Nepal trip, you will stay in a three-star hotel in Kathmandu and Pokhara and
the local tea houses. Accommodations are made based on twin sharing. Individual
supplements can be served on request but will cost an additional $ 425.
However, the single room may not be possible at certain times during higher
altitudes. In the trekking area, most of your accommodation have adjoining
baths, while some tea house may not have and you may need to share washing and
grooming facilities in this case. Hiking in the remote Nar Phu region is also
an opportunity to live a simple life far from the pleasures of the world on the
lap of the Himalayas. During this stay, you can also observe the way of life
and the tradition of the inhabitants.
During the
trek, you will have a variety of food options such as Nepali, Chinese, Italian,
Continental, Indian, etc. Breakfast and dinner will be served in the tea house
or on the lodge menu, and we will have our lunches en route to our destination.
Nar Phu Valley Trek Route Map
Nar Phu Valley Trek Video
Essential Information
Climate and the best time to trek
Nar Phu and
Kang-La Trekking Pass go through green hills and forests and scenic hiking
trails surrounded by sparkling mountains. For the best experience of this trek,
during the fall (September to November) and the spring months (March to May)
are considered the best seasons for trekking in this area. The hills are colourful
and overflowing with greenery in spring, while autumn has pleasant weather and
a splendid view.
If low
temperatures are not an issue and you want to avoid the crowds and wait, heavy
snowfall may work during winter (December to February). Still, you need to be
prepared for a chilly cold that can bother you, but high passes can sometimes
be blocked due to excessive snowfall. The monsoon season during (June to
August) will be influenced by rain, and the hiking trails are dangerous and
slippery, so avoiding the monsoon is the right decision.
Trekking guide (s) and staff
arrangements
The most
important thing that makes our hike to Nar Phu successful, enjoyable and
memorable is the expert and experienced trekking guide, courteous and helpful crew
members capable of leading our days in the mountains without any hassle. The
best leaders and the most professional will lead your trip. All of our trek
guides are carefully selected based on their experience, leadership skills and
personal abilities. To support local communities, we only employ local staff
with adequate knowledge of the culture, flora, fauna, geography and history of
the regions.
Travel insurance
Travel
insurance for any itinerary offered by our company is a condition of the
holiday booking. At a minimum, you must have emergency medical and repatriation
insurance, which should include the cost of mountain rescue. Please read the
general conditions of your insurers carefully; in particular, you must ensure
that the following are covered: 1) Activity (i.e. sightseeing, hiking or
mountaineering) 2) Maximum altitude reached during the trek 3) Evacuation by
helicopter in case of emergency. You should understand that ultimately, you
will be responsible for all expenses incurred in the evacuation and
repatriation procedures and that you are responsible for paying the costs
incurred in case of evacuation or medical treatment. You should be fully aware
of the implications of purchasing your travel insurance and understand the
limitations and exclusions of your policy. Please note that in certain
circumstances, our company guide may initiate rescue procedures by helicopter
in medical emergencies without first contacting your insurance company for
approval.
Physical condition and experience
requirements
Nar Phu Trek
falls in an arduous classification, and you must walk on the terrain of high
altitude regions. Someplace, The walking can be Steep and difficult. You have
to walk 5-6 hours a day on rocky and arid terrain. You may even have to walk eight
to nine hours. Trekking at high elevation is more stringent than walking at low
altitude; however, if you are in excellent health with an average physical
condition, a positive attitude, self-confidence and a strong determination, you
can achieve the goal. Therefore, you must be physically and mentally able to do
this hike. Exercising and jogging regularly for a few months before the trip is
a good idea, as it will improve your strength and stability. Previous hiking
experience is preferred, but no technical skill is required. You should check
with your doctor before booking this trip.
Suggested preparation
Cardiovascular exercises that include running, biking, jogging, pull-ups
and pull-ups for about 4-5 days a week for three months before your trip are beneficial.
You must also
participate in the development of necessary strength and muscular endurance
during bodybuilding.
Walking on the hills in different weather conditions will be adequate
preparation for this trip.
If you have access, kayaking and swimming can be a very beneficial way to build the strength and endurance needed for this trip.
The Nar Phu Valley Trek lasts almost 20 days and takes you
to an altitude of over 5400 meters. During this trek, you will come across many
climbs and descents. On this trek, you walk an average of 6 to 7 hours a day.
All of these considerations make this trip as challenging.
Nar Phu Valley Trek Reviews
Total Reviews: 1
2020-08-21
by Monika Neumann, Germany
Enjoyable Trek - Nar Phu Valley Trek Review
We made the
trip to Nar Phu Valley in 2018. It was incredible. The trip takes you from the
jungle to the alpine area, which is spectacular. We were there during the
summer season, but it didn't rain any. We had the opportunity to see some of
the great peaks of Annapurna, they were in and out of the clouds, but that
seemed to make them even more mystical.
Our trekking
guide was Bishal and I would defiantly recommend him. The Trek was organized by
Nepal Tour & Trekking Service P. Ltd, a local trekking company at Thamel in
Kathmandu. They manage everything you need and the cost is very reasonable with
a very friendly and very attentive team.
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