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.

Day 01: Arrival at Kathmandu, Tribhuvan International Airport (1300m). Upon your arrival, our airport representative will receive you and assist you to the hotel.

Day 02: Kathmandu – Danaque  (2210m) – 9/10 hour drive

Day 03: Danaque – Koto (2640m/8660ft) – 6/7 hours trek

Day 04: Koto – Dharmasala (3220m/10560ft) – Meta (3610m/11840ft) – 7/8 hours trek

Day 05:  Meta – Kyang (3840m/12600m) – 5/6 hours trek

Day 06: Kyang to Phu (4070m/13350ft) - 455 Hours trek

Day 07: Rest and acclimatization day Phu, Free time can be used to see Himlung Base camp

Day 08: Phu – Jhunam (3640m/11940ft) – Nar Phedi (3,550m/11,650ft) – Nar (4,180m/13,710ft) – 7/8 hours trek

Day 09: Nar Exploration day

Day 10: Nar – Kang La Pass (5,320m/17,450ft) – Ngawal (3,615m/12,860ft) – 7/8 hours trek

Day 11: Ngawal – Manang (4,020m/13,190ft) – 3/4 hours trek

Day 12: Manang – Yak Kharka (4,020m/13,190ft) – 3/4 hours trek

Day 13: Yak Kharka – Thorung Phedi (4,540m/14,900ft) – 3/4 hours trek

Day 14: Thorung Phedi – Mukitnath (3,800m/12,40ft) – 8/10 hours trek

Day 15: Muktinath – Tatopani (1,190m/3,900ft) – 6/7 hour drive

Day 16: Tatopani – Ghorepani (2,870m/9,420ft) – 3/4 hours  drive

Day 17: Ghorepani – Poonhill (3,210m/10,530ft) – Tadapani (2,630m/8,630ft) – 6/7 hours trek

Day 18: Tadapani – Ghandruk (1,990m/6,370ft) – 3/4 hours trek

Day 19: Ghandruk – Pothana (1,990m/6,530ft) – 5/6 hours trek

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

Day 21: Pokhara – Kathmandu (1300m/4,260ft) – 25 min flight

Day 22: Free time in Kathmandu

Day 23: 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