Nar Phu Valley Trek is remembered for unique and rarely traveled trekking route to experience thrill. Nepal is known for trekking is due to such a Nepal trip package which is exotic and far from modernity. Progressively taking rise from Besisahar to Marshyangdi River Valley will take the trekkers to Nar Phu of Upper Manang. Crossing all through the chorten gate which is allocated for the way into Nar Phu will demonstrate the Himalayan Pine, ancient Buddhist monasteries, far off Tibetan Villages and elevated plateau with the massive sight of Annapurna range. These are the things which have contributed in the popularity of Annapurna Region so Up Himalayas is promoting the trek for the trekkers who are interesting in knowing the wilderness of nature.
Nar Phu Valley Trek as a part of Nepal tours you will find the way out from this valley via the stimulating Kang La Pass which is to be found at an altitude of 5,315 meters. As a trekking route, you will cover Braga, Manang, Throng La Pass, Muktinath, Kagbeni and Jomsom which are successful to make their own space in the field of trekking. Discussing more the highlights of this trek as an incredible voyage towards the untamed and unfamiliar surrounding areas is positioned in the north of Annapurna and is featured as rough and natural trek. To be the part of this you are moving into the striking and action-packed valley. Observing snow enclosed mountains, experience Medieval Tibetan cultures, dramatic angles of mountains and enormous alpine vistas are the magnetic features of Nar Phu.
The best season to trek Nar Phu Valley is said to start from April to June and September to November. As a maximum elevation, you will cover 5,416 meters and trekking and hiking are considered as the primary activities.
Outline Itinerary
Day 01: Arrive in TIA, Kathmandu
Day 02: Sightseeing in Kathmandu and trek preparation
Day 03: Drive to Jagat (1,100m) 8-9 hrs
Day 04: Trek to Dharapani (1,960m) 7-8 hrs
Day 05: Trek to Koto (2,610m) 5-6 hrs
Day 06: Trek to Meta (3,560m) 7-8 hrs
Day 07: Trek to Phu Gaon (4,250m) 7-8 hrs
Day 08: Acclimatization day
Day 09: Trek to Nar (4,110m) 6-7 hrs
Day 10: Acclimatization and preparation day
Day 11: Trek to Kang La Pass (5,322m) and trek down to Ngwal (3,660m) 7-8 hrs
Day 12: Trek to Manang (3,540m) 4-5 hrs
Day 13: Trek to Yak Kharka (4,110m) 3-4 hrs
Day 14: Trek to Thorong Phedi (4,600m) 3-4 hrs
Day 15: Trek to Thorong La (5,416m) and trek down to Muktinath (3,800m) 7-8 hrs
Day 16: Trek to Jomsom (2,715m) 5-6 hrs
Day 17: Flight to Pokhara (823m) 30 min
Day 18: Drive to Kathmandu and farewell dinner
Day 19: Final Departure!!!!
Day 01: Arrive in TIA, Kathmandu
Are you excited to inward in Nepal? So now it’s time to enjoy the holidays in Nepal with the delightful company of Up Himalayas. The representative staff will come to receive you at TIA who will take you to the hotel. Coming up in the hotel we will discuss on the detailed itinerary with you. Checking all the necessary things you will go to sleep already. Stay overnight in the hotel.
Day 02: Sightseeing in Kathmandu and trek preparation
On the next day arriving in Kathmandu and not spending time sightseeing Kathmandu is not possible so the guide will come and take you out in an early morning. As a part of seeing the sights, you will roam around Kathmandu Durbar Square which has been destroyed by the earthquake and you can compare the things with past and present. You are lucky to outlook the things from destruction to development process so it is essential to keep it in our itinerary. Then, you will start to prepare the trek for the next and following days. Stay overnight in the hotel.
Day 03: Drive to Jagat (1,100m) 8-9 hrs
Starting the drive in an early morning will let you see the picturesque sight of Nepal with greeneries, villages, and rivers. Within 8 to 9 hours of drive, you will turn up to Jagat through Besisahar. As the trail is rough you have to manage the things from the windows of your seat. Stay overnight in the lodge.
Day 04: Trek to Dharapani (1,960m) 7-8 hrs
Taking downward movement from Jagat will take you to the lustful forest and river. Then again taking upward movement will take you to Chamje from where you can outlook the Annapurna mountain ranges. Crossing the suspension bridge you will stroll away from Tal and then to Karte. Enjoying the waterfalls and cliffs finally you will arrive in Dharapani which is positioned at the altitude of 1,960 meters.
Day 05: Trek to Koto (2,610m) 5-6 hrs
On the following day, you will leave Dharapani and then head to Koto where you can visit whitewashed monastery then keep on moving the trek has planned to show you the nice sight of Mount Manaslu including 29 peaks. Again continuing the trek all through the pine forests will show you the quick peek of Annapurna II. Then, at last, you will arrive in Koto after 5 to 6 hours of trek. Stay overnight in the lodge.
Day 06: Trek to Meta (3,560m) 7-8 hrs
Today you will enter in the restricted area of Nar Phu Valley with packing our lunch by going at the back the Nar Khola and Greenland forest.The trail is daring with rocky trail and extensive walk to Meta. It consumes 7 to 8 hours of walking and then only you will arrive in Meta which is positioned at the latitude of 3,560 meters. Stay overnight in the lodge.
Day 07: Trek to Phu Gaon (4,250m) 7-8 hrs
Today you will start the trek to Phu gaon with your Lunch. It demands 7 to 8 hours of walk in the desert area and the distinctive confined village of Chyakhu and Kyang village where people are not settling for throughout the year. With the steady rise and downward to Phu village you will see some mountains of Annapurna ranges then you will conclude the trek. Stay overnight in the lodge.
Day 08: Acclimatization day
This is the day known for acclimatization where you will get to make out the previous one adding to altitude. You will make use of the free time by moving near to Phu Gaon. You will find lots of things to do here so you do not need to stay idle. Acclimatization day in Phu Gaon will be cherished as one of the exceptional days of the tour. Stay overnight in the lodge.
Day 09: Trek to Nar (4,110m) 6-7 hrs
On the following day, you will start to trek to Nar after getting sufficient acclimatization. Today you can explore Nar Village which is a big spot and you will realize spending a day is not enough to admire the beauty and understand the secrets. Exploring Nar Village with its 4 monasteries is targeted as the main objective. Stay overnight in the lodge.
Day 10: Acclimatization and preparation day
This is another acclimatization day with preparation day where you will try to adjust to the new environment and make yourself strong to trek Kang La Pass. So, this is a very important day for you and you will make it worth it. Stay overnight in the lodge.
Day 11: Trek to Kang La Pass (5,322m) and trek down to Ngwal (3,660m) 7-8 hrs
On the following day, you will fit into place in some bold and long-lasting hike. So, you will be getting up early in the morning and will be in motion towards Kang La Pass. From the Pass, you can sight the massive Annapurna after that, will trek descending to Ngawal which is situated at an elevation of 3,660 meters. Stay overnight at guesthouse.
Day 12: Trek to Manang (3,540m) 4-5 hrs
On the following day, you will trek to Manang after go away from Ngwal. Jharsang Khola is designed to be combined to join with Gurung village. It is accepted as Khangsar where you will sense the opulence with small hermitage and prayer flags. During your 4 to 5 hours of trekking, you will get to see the pleasant sight of Manang village. Stay overnight at the guesthouse.
Day 13: Trek to Yak Kharka (4,110m) 3-4 hrs
On the following day, you will move to Yak Kharka situated at the height of 4,010 meters after you complete the previous trek. The trail will add to in its own strike. To go on all sides of to Yak Kharka you will pass Gunsang with an elevation of 3,960 meters. On the way, you will get grasp varied panoramic vista connecting 6 hours. Stay overnight at guesthouse.
Day 14: Trek to Thorong Phedi (4,600m) 3-4 hrs
On the following day, you will set out for the trek to Thorong Phedi which is hidden at the height of 4,400 meters. Formulating the pass you will set the trail to Thorong Phedi and you will decide even small exciting considerate for trekkers can give you pleasure and you will not realize how 5 hours has been completed. Stay overnight in tented camp.
Day 15: Trek to Thorong La (5,416m) and trek down to Muktinath (3,800m) 7-8 hrs
On the following day, you will depart from Thorong Phedi and proceed to Thorong Pass by covering an elevation of 5,416 meters. After that, you will start to prepare trekking in Muktinath and to reach at Muktinath you need to cover 3,800 meter that means you have to take an ascend to it with extensive hours of trekking. Being one o the popular trekking destination and sacred place you can take bathe and ask for the forgiveness for the sins you have committed. Thus, today you will stroll 10 to 11 hours of trekking. Stay overnight in the lodge.
Day 16: Trek to Jomsom (2,715m) 5-6 hrs
Spending some time in religious place today you will move forward to Jomsom which is positioned at an elevation of 2,710 meters and it takes 5 ½ hours. Jomsom is to be found in an amazing setting you can sense the degree of adventure. Jomsom has earned its name for rich in apple so here you can find the whiskey made from juicy apples. Stay overnight in the lodge.
Day 17: Flight to Pokhara (823m) 30 min
On the next day you will have your breakfast and then drive towards the airport to catch the flight to Pokhara from Pokhara. Turning up in Pokhara you will check in the hotel then taking lunch you will go for sightseeing in Pokhara which include amazing places of Pokhara covering Seti Gorge, Mahendra cave, Davis fall, religious temple and if time permits you will engage yourself in boating. Stay overnight in the hotel.
Day 18: Drive to Kathmandu and farewell dinner
On the following day, you will all set to drive Pokhara and it consumes 7 hours. Here, enjoying the main entrance to pass the Annapurna Region you will drive to Kathmandu with enjoying the sceneries and lifestyles of people on the way to your destinations. You will drive back to the hotel where you will take sound rest and are participants in the cultural program and farewell dinner. Stay overnight in the hotel.
Day 19: Final Departure!!!!
This is the last day of the tour where you will check out from the hotel and our representative staffs will take you to TIA and from TIA you will depart from us after accomplishing the tour with the promise to visit again and thus will return your hometown
Trip Cost Include
- Airport pick up and drop
- Accommodation in Kathmandu and Pokhara
- Sightseeing in Kathmandu
- Salary, Insurance, and accommodation of helping staffs and guide
- Tea house lodge accommodation during the trek
- Pokhara to Jomsom to Pokhara flight
- Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP) permit fees
- TIMS Fee
- All ground transportation
Trip Cost Excludes
- Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu and Pokhara
- Travel insurance
- International airfare and airport departure tax
- Nepal entry visa fee
- Tips (not mandatory).
- Personal Items