Trip Overview

Nar Phu Valley Trek offers an extraordinarily pristine culture and scenic experience where you get mesmerizing views of the snow-capped mountain. It is one of the most remote and peaceful hiking paths in the Annapurna region where we get an opportunity to explore two beautiful villages of the Annapurna region Nar and Phu. Trekking on this route offers a combination of culture, landscapes, and challenging passes. Most of the people on this route speak the Tibetan dialect and most people are influenced by Tibetan Buddhism. On this trek, trekkers will have the opportunity to explore traditional villages, monasteries, and high-altitude landscapes.

This beautiful trekking is a newly opened trekking in the Annapurna region. This route is one of the hidden trekking destinations of Nepal which need a special trekking permit before embarking on this route. It is considered to be one of the best remote and beaten trails which is one of the best regions for ethnically Tibetan inhabitants. During the time trekking, we get an opportunity to know about a mesmerizing view of the mountain like Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, Himlung Himal, and many other peaks on this route. We also get a chance to take a bath in the natural hot spring at Tatopani.

Trip Highlight

• Scenic drive toward Besisahar
• Explore two beautiful villages Nar and Phu
• Mesmerizing views of the mountains Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, Himlung Himal
• At Tatopani gets a chance to take a bath in a natural hot spring
• Offers a combination of culture, landscapes, and challenging passes
• Get to know about the culture and traditions of rural Nepal
• Explore beautiful Tibetan villages
• Influenced by Tibetan Buddhism and speaking the Tibetan language
• Visit the beautiful Annapurna conservation area which is home to many flora and fauna
• Suitable for all age groups people
• Get a chance to explore the restricted zone of Nepal

Nar Phu Valley Trek Route

This beautiful trek begins from the beautiful village of Besisahar after a 5 to 6 hours drive from Kathmandu valley. From Besisahar, we will trek toward Jagat. And Jagat is the starting point of our walking trek not only that you can also take a drive toward Jagat from Besisahar which is just 62km far. While trekking on this route, we have an opportunity to explore beautiful villages of the high altitude of Nepal like Dharapani, Koto, Meta, Nar, and Phu.

On the way to this trek, we will pass through several landscapes, suspension bridges, waterfalls, and more. We also get a chance to see mesmerizing views of the mountain like Annapurna, Lamjung Himal, Kang Guru, Pisang, and many more. We cross a bridge over the Marshyangdi River from Meta. The trails also pass through several villages, monasteries, snow-capped mountains, deep gorges, dense forests, and stunning glaciers.

Nar Phu Valley Trek Difficulty

Trekking in this beautiful village is difficult to grade treks where we have to walk at least 5 to 6 hours a day. It can be challenging at a time due to the steep ascending trail, high altitude, and narrow rocky terrain and the trail takes us through some lush forest and arid landscapes surrounded by mesmerizing views of mountains. While trekking on this route, most of the trekkers suffer from altitude sickness or you can also say that altitude sickness is the major difficulty on this trek. The difficulties we have to face during the time of trekking are the duration of the Nar Phu Valley Trek, the total distance of the Annapurna circuit trek, the type of trekker, altitude sickness, weather and temperature, and many other difficulties to face. The trek is recommended that those who are fit and healthy.

Nar Phu Valley Trek Permit

Nar Phu Valley Trek is an exciting trek in very low touristic which is located in the northern region of Manang. While trekking on this route, you have to take a special trekking permit before embarking on this route. Without a trekking permit, you are not allowed to trek on this route. Of 15 restricted trekking areas of Nepal, Nar Phu Valley is one of them so that is why we need a special trekking permit before embarking on this route. You need at least two trekking permits which are a special trekking permit and an Annapurna Conservation area permit before embarking on this route. To get permits, you have to fill out the form where you have to give a photocopy of your passport and two passport-sized photos. And trekking permit is easily in the Tourism Board of Nepal at Kathmandu Valley.

Is Solo Trek possible in Nar Phu Valley Trek?

If you are planning to trek solo in this beautiful valley trek then you must know that solo trekking is forbidden in this valley. This is because this beautiful valley lies in a restricted zone so trekking solo is completely forbidden. There must be at least two people in your group and without any guide or porter while trekking on this route are also not allowed to trek this route. Only a local trekking agency can apply for the trekking permit and a trekking permit is not given to you. Trekking on this route is a delightful mountain glacier, remote village, and ancient Buddhist monasteries. It is because trekking in this valley needs a special trekking permit and a special trekking permit is not given to solo trekkers.

Details Itinerary

• Day 01: Arrival in Katmandu TIA and transfer to hotel

  Landing at the international airport of Nepal, you will see our staff pick you up from the airport. From the airport, you will drop by the hotel in Thamel where you will spend the overnight here.   

  • Overnight stay at Thamel Park Hotel with Delux Room
  • Included standard Breakfast at Same Hotel

• Day 02: Full Sight Seeing in Kathmandu and Preparation Nar Phu

  The second day of our trekking we will be taken for a full day sightseeing tour around Kathmandu valley after having breakfast. In this day we will visit center of pilgrimage Pashupatinath temple and Swaymbunath which are enlisted in UNESCO world heritage sites. After sightseeing we come back to hotel.

  • Overnight stay at Hotel
  • Included standard Breakfast at Same Hotel

• Day 03: Kathmandu to Syangee by Bus/Jeep.7 hour (1100m)

  The journey begins with a scenic drive from Kathmandu valley toward Besisahar. On the way, we also get a chance to visit a small town in Nepal and it takes almost 5 to 6 hours to reach Besisahar from Kathmandu valley. After reach in Besisahar, we will have some rest and from here, we will walk toward Jagat where we going to spend the overnight.

  • Overnight stay at Lodge
  • Included standard meals (Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner)

• Day 04: Trek to Dharapani. (1700m) 6/7 hrs)

  Today, the trail reaches the river and walks through a lush green forest and the trail leads to a sharp-edged cliff facing the riverbank. We will cross a suspension bridge and follow a rocky, steep path before reach in Dharapani where we going to spend the overnight.

  • Overnight stay at Lodge
  • Included standard meals (Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner)

• Day 05: Trek from Koto to Koto (2800m.) 5-6 hour

  We will continue through the narrow village where we will keep walking through the Dudh Khola on the left side. This beautiful Dudh Khola is flow from the southern face of Manaslu and the Marshyangdi River enters a gorge and the trail follows the rock-strewn path. On the way, we will have a mesmerizing view of Annapurna II and the surrounding peak before reach in Koto.

  • Overnight stay at Lodge
  • Included standard meals (Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner)

• Day 06: Trek from Koto to Meta (3570m) 5-6hours

  As we know, this trekking route is a restricted area we need a special trekking permit and we have to register here at the Police Check Post. Today, we travel along the riverbank of Soti Khola. The trail passes through a wonderful pine forest and crosses a suspension bridge, and waterfalls before entering Meta.

  • Overnight stay at Lodge
  • Included standard meals (Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner)

• Day 07: Meta to Phu Goun (4050m) 4-5 hours

  Today, we get a chance to enter Phu Goun which is one of the best villages in the Annapurna region. By crossing the suspension bridge the path ascends and descends frequently. Before reach in Phu Goun, we get an opportunity to enter beautiful villages like Sinhenge Dharmasal, Upper Chaku Village, and Kyang. From Kyang, we get a chance to see mesmerizing views of Pisang Peak and Annapurna II.

  • Overnight stay at Lodge
  • Included standard meals (Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner)

• Day 08: Trek from Phu Village to Nar Phedi (3500m, 6-7 hours

  Early in the morning, we will visit the beautiful Tashi Lhakhang Monastery then after we will walk toward Nar. Today, after leaving Phu Goun we will head toward Nar village and we will cross two high passes Phu Pass and Nar Pass. It takes almost 6 to 7 hours to reach Nar village from Phu Goun.

  • Overnight stay at Lodge
  • Included standard meals (Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner)

• Day 09: Rest day in Nar

  It is the rest day of this beautiful Nar Phu Valley trek. Today, we will get an opportunity to explore beautiful Nar village and get to know about the culture and traditions of this route. It has several monasteries and Chortens.

  • Overnight stay at Lodge
  • Included standard meals (Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner)

• Day 10: Trek from Nar - Kang La Pass (5320m), Ngawal (3675m) 8-9 hours

  The trail is a very steep climb to the top pass where there is a nice Chorten. Today, we will cross the Kang La Pass which is situated at 5280 meters from sea level. It is not a difficult pass and it can be a long and difficult day if the trail is covered the snow. After crossing the Kang La Pass, we will trek toward Ngawal village where we going to spend the overnight.

  • Overnight stay at Lodge
  • Included standard meals (Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner)

• Day 11: Ngwal to Manang (3500m) 6/7 hours

  Along the bank of the Marsyangdi River, we will leave Ngawal. Today, we will pass through dense forest with several villages like Brage and Paugh where we get a chance to enjoy the view of Tilicho Peak, Annapurna II, III, IV, Gangapurna, and other peaks all around. We will cross a wooden bridge of the Marsyangdi River before entering Manang and going to spend overnight.

  • Overnight stay at Lodge
  • Included standard meals (Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner)

• Day 12: Manang to Yak Kharka (400mm.) hours

  The path makes its way through Shree Kharka village, graced with the traditional village by Tibetan habitat and the trail walks uphill and crosses suspension bridges across the Manang River. It takes almost 4 to 5 hours to reach Yak Kharka from Manang.

  • Overnight stay at Lodge
  • Included standard meals (Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner)

• Day 13: Yak Kharka to Thorong Phedi (4400m.) 5 hours

  The trek continues with an ascent up the mountain ridge and a gentle descent to the Marsyangdi River and cross the wooden bridge. The trail rises upward and slowly follows a narrow side road across a slope. We will see colorful valleys from the Clifton and the path is steep and a bit rough here.        

  • Overnight stay at Lodge
  • Included standard meals (Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner)

• Day 14: Thorong Phedi to Thorong La pass (5416m.)to Muktinath (3800m.) 8/9 hours

  This day trekking is one of the most challenging and toughest day trekking of the Annapurna Circuit trek. It is just because on this day, we will also cross Thorong la Pass, crossing the Thorong la pass then after we will walk toward Muktinath. The rugged trail heads to Muktinath valley and we have to cross many suspension bridges before reaching Muktinath.   

  • Overnight stay at Lodge
  • Included standard meals (Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner)

• Day 15: Muktinath to Jomsom (2800m.) 6 hours

  The path is mostly downhill to reach Jomsom. Before embarking on this day of trekking, first of all, we will visit Muktinath temple where every year thousands of trekkers come here. Most of the trails are rugged and dry. Before Jomsom, we get a chance to explore beautiful villages on this route.   

  • Overnight stay at Lodge
  • Included standard meals (Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner)

• Day 16: Jomsom to Pokhara Flight 30 minute

  After having breakfast in Jomsom we will come back to pokhara by flight and we explore whole day in the pokhara which is also known as the city of the lake.

  • Overnight stay at Hotel
  • Included standard meals (Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner)

• Day 17: Pokhara to Kathmandu 6/7 hours by tourist bus

  Early in the morning, we will take a tourist bus towards Kathmandu valley after having breakfast. We will take the same route towards Kathmandu valley. After 6 hour drive from Pokhara, we will reach Kathmandu which is surrounded by a valley. In the evening time, you can walk around Thamel Bazaar which will become more beautiful at night time.    

  • Overnight stay at Hotel
  • Included standard meals (Breakfast + Lunch)

• Day 18: Final International departure

  Today is the last day in Nepal. The guide will be in the hotel where you spend the overnight and the guide will take you to the international airport to see you off and hope you will give an opportunity to serve you again.

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