Narphu Village Trek

Hidden by swirls of mountain mist ahead of us, from Kangla pass at 5200m the magnificent panorama view of Annapurna massif appears remote and forbidding.

Our sturdy mountain ponies every few steps, their steaming sweat-soaked bodies heaving. Behind us Hongde airport, which we left behind early in the morning, is a tiny speck. Our destination is the Nar-Phu valley, above the tree line on the upper limits of cultivation, in the very north of Manang district. It takes five hours reaching the pass that links Nar with Manang and three other Bhotia villages in the Nyershang down valley.

Nowadays, Nar Phu the population about 300 inhabitants who depend on livestock, unlike most Bhotia people, whose trading patterns changed drastically after the Nepali Government closed borders with Tibet, the people of Nar and Phu valley were least affected by this change. The tortuous path leading from the valley into Tibet had never made them dependent on the salt trade, and till today yak herding is the basis of their livelihood.

Besides the Kangla linking Nar to the Nyeshang valley, the most direct route from Kathmandu to Nar and Phu is along the Marshyangdi River. Travelers trek through the Himalayan foothills and round the eastern end of the Annapurna before they arrive at Qupar, a police check post half and hour before Chame, Manang's district headquarters. From here a long and steep trail winds up to Nar and Phu whose villagers, laden with goods purchased in Chame and even lower down in Besi Shahar, the end of the road head leading to Manang, often camp at Dharmashala, Government of Nepal permitted to climb Mt. Kang Guru, Mt. Himlung, Mt. Ratna Chuli and Mt. Gyajing Kang, few foreigners has visited the area and tourism infrastructure is almost non-existent. Since Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP) recently extended its network to include Nar and Phu Valley, it is preparing a suitable tourism development plan at the request of the government for undiscovered valley.

Trekking Itinerary

• Hotels/Lodges/ Camping
• 21 Days Trek
• Grade: Moderate Plus
• Food: Included except main meals in Kathmandu & Pokhara
• Accommodation: 5 Nights in Kathmandu, 2 night in Pokhara & 20 Nights in Camping
• Season: Spring & Autumn

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu airport, meet our staff and transfer to Hotel.
Day 02: Sight seeing: Swayambhunath, Bouddhanath temple, Pashupatinath and Patan Durbar square.
Day 03: Kathmandu – Khuldi and walk up to Bhulbhule (792m.).
Day 04: Bhulbhule – Jagat (1314m.).
Day 05: Jagat – Dharapani (1943m.).
Day 06: Dharapani – Koto (2713m.).
Day 07: Koto – Chhacha (3300m.).
Day 08: Chhacha – Meta (3500m.).
Day 09: Meta – Junum.
Day 10: Junum – Phu Gaun (3714m.).
Day 11: Rest day at Phu Gaun.
Day 12: Hike around Phu valley.
Day 13: Phu Gaun – Yak Kharka.
Day 14: Yak Kharka – Panggi Pass.
Day 15: Panggi – Above Nar.
Day 16: Nar – Youingar.
Day 17: Youingar – Kang La Pass (5200 m).
Day 18: Kang La Pass – Manang Village (3351m.).
Day 19: Manang Village rest.
Day 20: Manang Village – Thorung Phedi.
Day 21: Thorung Phedi – Thorung La Pass (5416m.) – Muktinath (3802m.).
Day 22: Muktinath – Jomsom (2713m.) then exploration.
Day 23: Jomsom – Pokhara then transfer to Hotel and free.
Day 24: Pokhara free.
Day 25: Pokhara – Kathmandu by tourist Bus then transfer to Hotel.
Day 26: Kathmandu free.
Day 27: Kathmandu free.
Day 28: Last minute, transfer to airport for onward journey.

Cost: Ask us

Camping Trek Cost Includes:

• All land transportation by private vehicle & tourist Bus (Airport /Hotel/Airport & trekking pick up & drop).
• One full day 4/5 hours sightseeing in Kathmandu with professional English speaking tour guide with temple entry fees.
• 5 Night’s hotel accommodation in Kathmandu & 2 night’s in Pokhara at Bed & Breakfast basis.
• All 3 major meals Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner (provide continental food) and accommodation in tented camp during the trek en-route. (twin sharing North Face tent or, normal trekking tent, dining tent, toilet tent, Kitchen tent, staff tent, Table, chairs and Kitchen utensil etc.).
• One professional English speaking trekking guide, 1 Cook, Kitchen boys, necessary Sherpa and Porters.
• Life insurance for all support crews and their daily wages.
• Per member 25 Kg. luggage allow while in the trekking.
• Special Trekking Permit & National Park permits Fees.
• Air Ticket: Jomsom/Pokhara with domestic airport tax and cargo.
• Medical Kit Box for Nepali support crews.
• All official taxes and service charge.

The Cost Doesn’t Include:

• Air Ticket: Kathmandu/Pokhara/ Kathmandu with domestic airport tax and cargo.
• Personal transportation except above programs.
• Major meals lunch and dinner during your stay in Kathmandu & Pokhara.
• Personal trekking gears as well as sleeping bags.
• Personal Nature expenses.
• Emergency evacuation (If incase).
• Drinks except tea and coffee.
• Airfare: to & from your country.
• Nepal entry visa fees & airport departure taxes.
• Personal travel insurance.
• Tips for trekking crews.

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