Nar Phu Valley Trek

Nar Phu Valley Trek offers off-beaten experience and great extension to standard Annapurna Circuit Trail. Opened in 2002, this trek offers rare opportunity to explore secluded villages that features the blend of Himalayan nature and ancient Buddhist culture.

Nar Phu Valley Trekking follows the Annapurna circuit trail to charming village, Koto, then branches north into the forested Nar Khola gorge. Vegetation starts changing into alpine and then sub-alpine scrub; inhabitant by both Bharal (Blue Sheep) and Snow Leopard. Crossing glacier moraine, the trail reaches to Phu valley valley (4400m), the summer grazing farmlands. The villages has 40 small household and offers an ancient monasteries and the great views.

Nar protects larger community in 65 houses and four Gompas stacked on a rock above the green fields. The village offers the great insight of bygone world.

Further trekking takes you to a barren trail that rises you to a high camp at Kang La Phedi (4530m). A steep ascend to Kang La Pass (5320m) rewards you with the amazing view of Nar valley to the north and Annapurna to the south. Nar Phu Valley Trekking trail descend to Ngawal (3615), the high route of Annapurna trail.

Nar Phu Valley Trail further follows the Annapurna Circuit Trail to Manang, along Thorong La Phedi and descends down to Muktinath (3760m, sacred site for both Hindus and Buddhists) and trek to Jomsom. An adventurous Jeep drive from Jomsom takes you to Tatopani where you join a forested trail to Ghorepani where you to stay to enjoy outstanding view of sunrise from Poonhill ridge. Further, descend hike takes you to Pothana and then to Phedi, where you to short drive to Pokhara.

Day01: Arrival at Kathmandu, Tribhuvan International Airport (1300m). Upon your arrival, our airport representative will receive you and assist you to the hotel.

Day02: Kathmandu – Tal (1700m/5580ft) – 9/10 hour drive

Day03: Tal – Koto (2640m/8660ft) – 6/7 hours trek

Day04: Koto – Dharmasala (3220m/10560ft) – Meta (3610m/11840ft) – 7/8 hours trek

Day05:  Meta – Kyang (3840m/12600m) – Phu (4070m/13350ft) – 7/8 hours trek

Day06: Rest and acclimatization day Phu

Day07: Phu – Jhunam (3640m/11940ft) – Nar Phedi (3,550m/11,650ft) – Nar (4,180m/13,710ft) – 7/8 hours trek

Day08: Rest and acclimatization day at Nar

Day09: Nar – Kang La Pass (5,320m/17,450ft) – Ngawal (3,615m/12,860ft) – 7/8 hours trek

Day10: Ngawal – Manang (4,020m/13,190ft) – 3/4 hours trek

Day11: Rest and exploration day at Manang

Day12: Manang – Yak Kharka (4,020m/13,190ft) – 3/4 hours trek

Day13: Yak Kharka – Thorung Phedi (4,540m/14,900ft) – 3/4 hours trek

Day14: Thorung Phedi – Mukitnath (3,800m/12,40ft) – 8/10 hours trek

Day15: Muktinath – Tatopani (1,190m/3,900ft) – 6/7 hour drive

Day16: Tatopani – Ghorepani (2,870m/9,420ft) – 7/8 hours trek

Day17: Ghorepani – Poonhill (3,210m/10,530ft) – Tadapani (2,630m/8,630ft) – 6/7 hours trek

Day18: Tadapani – Ghandruk (1,990m/6,370ft) – 3/4 hours trek

Day19: Ghandruk – Pothana (1,990m/6,530ft) – 5/6 hours trek

Day20: Pothana – Phedi (1,130m/3,710ft) – Pokhara (900m/2900ft) – 3/4 hours trek/20 min drive

Day21: Pokhara – Kathmandu (1300m/4,260ft) – 25 min flight

Day22: Sightseeing of Kathmandu valley including UNSECO designated world heritage sites and preparation for the departure.

Day23: Transfer to airport for final departure

Cost Includes

• All domestic flights Pokhara – Kathmandu
• Accommodation at Kathmandu and Pokhara on B & B basis
• City tour by private transportation
• All ground transportations as per itinerary
• All necessary paper works and permit (Annapurna Conservation Area Permits (ACAP) and TIMS)
• An experienced and government registered guides and local porters
• Guide and porter: salary, insurance, transportation, accommodation and food
• All meals during the trek
• Supplementary snacks (cookies, energy bars and fresh fruits)
• Medical kits
• All local and government taxes

Cost Excludes

• City entrance fee at Kathmandu
• Tour guide
• Hot shower during trek
• Boiled water
• Personal nature expenses: alcoholic beverages, laundry, telephone bills and more
• Tipping for guides and porters (not compulsory but expected)
• Travel insurance and emergency evacuation
• Nepal entry visa fee
• International flights