Activities : Trekking, Sightseeing
Best Month : May to October
Transportation : Private Car & Bus
Accommodation : Hotel & Lodge
Style : Tea house
Max Elevation : 4200m
Meal : Breakfast in Kathmandu and Full board meals during the trek
Trip Route : Kathmandu-Besisahar-Koto-Dharamsala-khyang -Nar-Phu-Nawal-Dharapani-besisahar-Kathmandu
Nar and Phu Valley were closed to tourists until 2002, and are far removed in both the time and space from the neighboring Annapurna Circuit. As you branch north up the Nar Valley, the flood of trekkers passing through Manang turns to a tiny trickle. Yak herding and agriculture remain the mainstays of the economy rather than tourism, and the traditional stone-walled villages seem to have maintained a lifestyle untouched for centuries.
The trek takes you up narrow gorges to medieval villages, past impressive chortens, herds of blue sheep and spectacular Cliffside trails, and finally over one of the region’s highest trekking passes. You will pass abandoned settlements once used by Khampa rebels and teams of mountaineers headed to the popular peaks of Himling, Kang Garu and Ratna Chuli.
The trek to Nar Phu Valley is an excellent, adventurous add-on while visiting the Manang region or partaking in the the Manaslu trek. After NarPhu, you could even continue to Jomsom, either over the Thorung La or, if you are properly equipped, via Tilicho lake and Meso Kanto La, making full use of time.
Trekking to Nar Phu Valley begins from Besisahar, which is a 6-hour ride from Kathmandu. The Annapurna Circuit trek also begins from Besisahar, where you can meet other trekkers who will mostly be doing the Annapurna Circuit. The Nar Phu trek leads up through the valley of Marshyangdi until Koto, and leads towards a northern valley to Dharmasala and Khyang. This route ends up in Nawal, which turns into a higher route to Manang from Pissang (part of the Annapurna Circuit trail), then you could join in on the Annapurna Circuit trek, or head down to Pissang for a shortcut route back to Kathmandu. You will end up again at Besisahar and take a bus ride back to Kathmandu.
01: Arrival day (1,300m/4,264 ft)
02: Kathmandu Valley sightseeing and trek preparation (1,300m/4,264 ft)
03: Drive to Besisahar (760m/2,493ft) 7 hours
04: Trek to Bahundanda (1,398m/45,86ft) 6 and half hours
05: Trek to Chamje (1,410m/4,625ft) 5-6 hours
06: Trek to Bagarchhap(2,080m/6,824ft) 6 and half hours
07: Trek to Koto (2,720m/8,923ft) 5 hours
08: Trek to Dharamsala (2700m, 4 and half hours walk)
09: Trek to khyang (2800m, 4 and half hours walk)
10: Khyang to Phu ( 3 hours/230m)
11: Phu to Nar Phedi (5 and half hours/ 770m)
12: Nar Phedi to Nar(3 hours/700m)
13: Nar to Kang La Phedi (1 and half hour/440m)
14: Kang La Phedi to Ngawal (5 and half hours/1700m)
15: Trek to Chame
16: Trek to Tal (7 hours/
17: Trek to Besisahar (8 hours/
18: Drive to Kathmandu (7 hours drive/
19: Departure day
Day 01: Arrival day (1,300m/4,264 ft)
Upon arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport in Kathmandu, we will welcome you and assist you to the Hotel. We can meet later on that day or the next day to take you to our head office to brief you on your upcoming Trek with us. At that time we will introduce you to your trekking guide and Sherpa. If your flight arrives on time, we will take you to one of the most popular local restaurants with delicious Nepalese food, cultural music and ethnic dance. This will give you a glimpse into the different ethnic groups of the country. If you arrive late in the evening we can do this the next day. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 02: Kathmandu Valley sightseeing and trek preparation (1,300m/4,264 ft)
After breakfast, you will begin a city tour of Kathmandu where you will see the main attractions of the valley. On this tour you will visit the Boudhnath Stupa, Pashupatinath temple, Swyambhunath Stupa (Monkey Temple), and Kathmandu Durbar Square (the old palace). After finishing the city tour, we will meet again to check your clothing and trekking equipment (sleeping bag, down jacket and trekking boots). This evening will be spent in Kathmandu.
Day 03: Drive to Besisahar (760m/2,493ft) 7 hours
Our guide will meet you at the hotel as per departure time and takes you to the bus station where your journey starts towards west of Kathmandu through Prithivi highway till Dumre. After that the road turns towards north to Besisahar. This is an excellent drive which has interesting scenery of the Mountains, Rivers, waterfalls and Jungle as well as farm terraces and village on the mountains. Stay overnight at the lodge.
Day 04: Trek to Bahundanda (1,398m/45,86ft) 6 and half hours
Your first day of the trek begins after breakfast at the lodge which is an easy walk at the beginning through the dusty road towards north of the valley and ends at Bhulbhule before crossing the suspension bridge over Marsyangdi River. One the way you will enjoy the view of Mt. Manaslu and Nagdi Chuli including many waterfalls and Gurung village. After that the trail leads uphill to Bahundanda for overnight stay.
Day 05: Trek to Chamje (1,410m/4,625ft) 5-6 hours
After breakfast at the lodge, the trail drops steep down to the bottom of the hill and few up downs to Syange to cross suspension bridge. There is mind-blowing view of waterfall at Syange. Then the trail continue leads few uphill and few down hills to Chamje. Stay overnight at the lodge.
Day 06: Trek to Bagarchhap(2,080m/6,824ft) 6 and half hours
At the beginning of the day the trail drops down to the river to cross the bridge and continue climbs along the river bank to Tal Phedi. There is a short steep climb to get to the Tal and an easy walk through the valley. Tal is a first village of Manang District which is located on the bank of the Marsyangdi River has typical entrance gate which is influences by Tibetan culture. Then the trail continues up and down to Dharapani village and continues up to Bagarchhap for overnight.
Day 07: Trek to Koto (2,720m/8,923ft) 5 hours
After hot breakfast at the lodge the trail slightly climbs up to Danaque from where you will enjoy the view of Mt.Manaslu. There are two ways to get in to the next village but we will take you through the higher route which has an excellent view of mountains and passing through the old village of Tyanja. Then easy walk through the pine forest to Koto for Overnight.
Day 08: Trek to Dharamsala (2700m, 4 and half hours walk)
Nar-Phu has long been considered a baeyul, or ‘hidden land’, and even these days most Annapurna trekkers stride straight past the entrance to the valley without even realizing it. The branches off the Annapurna Circuit at Koto (Qupar). The trail climbs steeply above the river through silent forest into a vertical world of cliffs, pine and bamboo and through an open patch of ferns, passing several small-scale hand-sawn timber camps. So overnight in Dharamsala.
Day 09: Trek to khyang (2800m, 4 and half hours walk)
From the Dharamsala climb past a landslip and a shepherds’ herd to cross side stream. The trail then veers right, up a side valley, and climbs steeply on switchbacks.
Day 10: Khyang to Phu ( 3 hours/230m)
From Khyang quickly swing into the dry, desert gorge of the Phu river, inching along on a hair-raising section of trail carved out of the cliff face. You can follow the yak trail onto the moraine but for base camp itself (three hours) follow the stream side trail that squeezes between the hillside and the moraine.
Day 11: Phu to Nar Phedi (5 and half hours/ 770m)
The trail drop past fantastically eroded hoodoos, over sandy gullies connected by bridge-like platforms. The entire mountainside feels like it’s about to collapse at any moment.
Day 12: Nar Phedi to Nar(3 hours/700m)
Today’s climb starts immediately with a steep burst up to the main trail and it doesn’t ease up for an hour or more.
Day 13: Nar to Kang La Phedi (1 and half hour/440m)
Today’s stage is less than two hours so you can either spend most of the day exploring Nar before departing for Kang La Phedi. Leave Nar through the village kani and take the gradual path up through the valley, with Pisang Peak.
Day 14: Kang La Phedi to Ngawal (5 and half hours/1700m)
The ascent of the kang La isn’t all that difficult in good conditions, through it can be treacherous in bed weather or if there’s lot of snow. You can expect snow and ice as late as September, but the trail is generally kept clear by convoys of yaks and trekking groups.
Day 15: Trek to Chame
After breakfast the trail descent to Pissang via Gharu which is old village and continue downhill to Chame which is district head quarter of Manang. There are
Day 16: Trek to Tal (7 hours/
At the beginning the easy trail leads to Koto and continue down to Danaque which offers spectacular view of Mt. Manaslu. Views are amazing although you have trekked same way up already, the different angle view would surely make you difference as you never walked this trail. Finally arrive at Tal for overnight stay.
Day 17: Trek to Besisahar (8 hours/
The trail descends to Chanje and continues to Ghermu phant then gently up to Bahundanda. After that the trail drops down to Khudi and continues to Besisahar along the bank of Marsyangdi River. Overnight stay at the lodge.
Day 18: Drive to Kathmandu (7 hours drive/
It is a same highway you are driving to Kathmandu. Evening you would have short time to do some shop around Thamel. We would official meet this late evening and go for dinner together to share your entire experience of the trek. Overnight stay at Hotel.
Day 19: Departure day.
Today is the last day of the trip with us. If you would like to extend your holiday with us, we will help you if you require otherwise we will assist you to the airport as per your flight departure time. If your flight is late evening, you can do last minute shopping or manage your photos of the trip then final departure from the airport.
Trip Cost Include
Airport pick up and drop by private vehicle
3 Nights twin sharing accommodation in Kathmandu at tourist standard hotel with breakfast
One full day guided city tour by private vehicle
Welcome dinner and farewell dinner at one of the best Nepalese restaurant with traditional ethnic music and dance
Annapurna trekking permits and Tims permits
Nar Phu special permit
Bus transportation to Besisahar and return to Kathmandu by local bus
All meals during the trek (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
Gov. licensed and well trained English speaking guide and his entire expenses
A porter (One porter for each 2 members) and his entire expenses
Insurance of Guide and Porter
All required local tax and Gov tax
Down jackets and sleeping bags
Trekking route Map
Oficiall T-shirt
Trip Cost Exclude
Nepal arrival visa
Meals in the city except breakfast and above mentioned special dinner
Monument entrance fees
Your personal nature expenses eg. Mineral water, Beer, Coke and entire beverage etc
Travel insurance that covers trip cancelation and Helicopter evacuation
Tips and any other extending trips and extra accommodation.
Special Note: On our trip you are able to schedule your own departure dates. We are able to depart our trip every day (only Nepal). So kindly choose your own date as per your convenient. Contact us to schedule your own departure day.
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