Nar phu valley trek – Narphu valley trekking information

Nar phu valley trekking is an ideal for those trekkers who have time and appetite to venture into some of the less compressed remote regions of Nepal beyond the regular trekking routes. Nar phu valley trek offers the pictorial landscape of recently opened region of Nar and Phu valley, situated just north of popular Annapurna circuit route. The Nar Phu valley topography is trans Himalayan and similar to that of Tibet. The trail to this remote valley left untouched by civilizations enter from near Chame, on the trail of popular Annupurna trek. Exploring the valley to the north, visiting Phu village situated on the edge, we travel south to Nar Village. The valley along with the Thoche village is surrounded by Peri Himalaya to the north, Gangla and Kangguru to the east and Damodar Himalaya to the west. Despite the prosperity of the other area in Manang, people in this valley have remained untouched until now. Their dialect is different from others and they have not left their nomadic tradition.

Narphu valley trek starts right from Besisahar which goes along the Marshyangdi River, with great views of Manaslu and Himal Chuli to the east. This magnificent trek leads you to the fine village inhabited by a wide diversity of people from different ethnic groups, offering spectacular and majestic views of the white Himalayas. From the koto near by chame , narphu valley trails begins with less crowded zone. There are three Buddhist monasteries dedicated to Nyingmapa sect. Nar Phu & Thoche valley is the closest area that pre Budhist tradition, culture and rituals are still in tact. Narphu valley trek passes through Meta, Phugaun, Chako, Kang La, Manang, Muktinath finally ends in Jomsom from where we fly back to Pokhara. February to end of may and September to end of October is the best time for the Nar phu valley trekking.

Trip Fact Box

Trekking duration: 26 days

Starting from: Kathmandu to Beshi Sahar by bus

Ending at: Jomsom to pokhara by flight.

Grade: Strantous

Highest access of the trek: Annapurna Thorung La pass 5416m.

Culture: Mixed culture based on Gurung ,Thakali& Magar

Mode of trekking tour: Camping trek.

Himalayan sights: Lamjung Himal, Annapurna Himalayan range, (I,II,III,IV),Mt. Nilgiri, Mount Manaslu , Dhaulagiri Himalayan range, Tilicho peak, Tibetan Himalaya ranges etc.

Splendid breathtaking place: High mountain pass, great Himalayan view, Narphu tibetian village etc.

Nar-Phu Valley Trekking Itinerary

Day 01: Arrival in kathmandu 1334m, Himalaya Journey Treks & Expedition’s representative will transfer to hotel , Narphu valley trekking briefing with officially arrangements. overnight at Kathmandu. .
Day 02: Kathmandu by bus to Beshishar (823m)
Day 03: Beshishar to .Bahundada (1311m)
Day 04: Bahundada to Jagat (1314m)
Day 05: Jagat to Dharapani (1943m)
Day 06: Dharapani to koto (2713m)
Day 07: Koto to Chhacha (3200m)
Day 08: Chhacha to Meta (3700m)
Day 09: Meta to Junum (4000m)
Day 10: Junum to Phu valley.
Day 11: Excursion around Phu valley.
Day 12: Phu Valley to Nar Village
Day 13: Nar Village to Dharmasala 2800m.
Day 14: Dharmasala – koto –Chame (2713m)
Day 15: Chame to Pisang (3185m)
Day 16: Pisang to Manang (3440m)
Day 17: Manang acclimatizing day.
Day 18: Manang to Yak kharka (4210m)
Day 19: Yak kharka to Thorung phedi (4640m)/ Thorung High camp (4800m)
Day 20: Thorung phedi (4640m)/ Thorung High camp (4800m) via Thorung La (5416m) to Muktinath.(3802m)
Day 21: In the morning Muktinath Temple excursion and overnight at Kagbeni (2840m)
Day 22: Kagbeni to Jomsom (2713m)
Day 23: Jomsom by flight back to Pokhara (915m)
Day 24: Pokhara back to Kathmandu by Tourist bus/Flight
Day 25: After breakfast, our tour guide will take to for historical monuments sightseing in kathmandu valley such as Bhaktapur, Pasupatinath, Boudhhanath, Kathmandu durbar square and Monkey temple(swyambhunath) and in the evening farewell dinner in Restaurant, overnight at kathmandu in Hotel.
Day 26: After breakfast, Relaxing/shopping with own activities, Himalaya Journey Treks & Expedition’s representative will drop to Kathmandu international airport for onward destination.