Location
Annapurna RegionDuration
12 Days DaysAltitude
5300Difficulty
ModerateGroup Size
2-12 paxBest Season
Spring / AutumnThe Nar Phu Valley trek will take you to the paradise land of the hidden valley in Remote Annapurna. The Nar Phu valley trek was formally opened in 2003 for visitors. Trekkers’ require a special trekking permit issued by Nepal Immigration through the registered trekking company and license guide.
Nar Phu trek is one of the challenging hikes in Annapurna that combines high mountain peaks and Kang La Pass. Discover native villages, narrow rock formations, canyons, ethical Buddhist temples and gompas on a trek. The trek route is popular for wildlife like Himalayan Thar, Snow leopard, and Nepal’s most branded herbal medicine (Yarsagumba– A caterpillar from the high Himalayas). Some say that this trek is one of the trails of Yarsagumba and one of Nepal’s culturally rich biodiversity trekking routes.
Welcome in Kathmandu for Nar Phu Valley Trek.
Trek preparation for Nar Phu Valley and Permit.
Drive to Koto village – gateway to Nar Phu Valley. About 150 km drive. 9 hours. 2600 m.
Entering to Near Phu Valey – Trek from Koto to Meta – About 7 hours trek, 3500m.
Trek from Meta to Phu Village 4075 m.
Explore around Phu village as acclimatize day.
Entering to Nar Valley and trek to Nar Phadi. 3500 m. About 4 hours trek. Learn about Buddhist culture and tradition by Monks. Visit the Monastery.
Today is short hike and day of Nar village exploration. Visit the top places, Gompas, View point and Farms in Village. Get prepare for Kangla Pass
Trek to Kang-La pass (5300 m.) and enter to Manag Valley trek to Nagwal village. (3500 m.) Trek about 8 to 9 hours.
Trek down to Pisang Village and off-road drive back to Bashishar. 2 hours trek and 5 hours off-road local sharing drive.
Drive to Kathmandu and buffer time.
Trip end and departure from Kathmandu.
To trek to Nar Phu valley, take a drive to Koto, Manang from Kathmandu along the Bashishar route of Annapurna Circuit and Tilicho Lake trek. From Koto, turn right over the suspension bridge of Marshyangdi river, you connect Nar Phu Valley. Within 8-10 days of trekking, you can reach an altitude of 5,000m and enjoy the best views of the Himalayas. Trekking offers opportunities to learn about colorful and pristine Tibetan Buddhist temples, stone carved prayer walls. It is the best way to learn Buddhism and lifestyle directly through locals.
After Nar Phu trekking, cross the highest peak of Kang La Pass (5,300m) and head to the village of Nagwal in Manang. Manang is a popular stop for Annapurna Circuit trekking. Then take an off-road drive along Apple Orchard and drive back to Kathmandu through the beautiful green forest and Med Hills. Thus, trekking is not only a secluded and hidden landscape, but also a natural experience in Nepal.
Nar Phu valley is not only suitable for trekking, but also as a gateway to the popular Himlung and Saribung expedition. The village is a hub and base camp for Mt. Himlung Himal and Saribung Himal, which is 7,000m high. Both expeditions can be connected via the Upper Mustang and via the Tiri La Pass. It is also the newly opened exciting trekking and climbing adventure trail in Nepal.
This hike is possible during the monsoon (June-August) and two peak travel periods (March-May and September-December). Trekking is comfortable in the monsoon, but access to the mountain roads to Besisahar can be hindered by mud and landslides. In winter (December-February), if it snows, the high pass will be impassable. During the Autumn season, the weather, scenery, and celerity is gorgeous. The bright peaks, colorful Himalayan rice, friendly and smiling Tibetan Buddhists, and yak caravans around the village are very interesting.
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