Trip Overview

	Trip Profile Nar Phu Valley Trek, Off Beaten Path
	Type Trekking
	Span 16 Days
	Accomodation 3 star hotel in Kathmandu and tea house during the trek
	Meal Plan Breakfast in Kathmandu & Pokhara. Full board meals during trek.

Nar Phu Trek at a glance

Revealing Nepal of present & the past, Nar Phu valley is considered as classic Himalayan trekking.

Lying north of chame on legendary Annapurna circuit, Nar Phu valley is easily missed only a few travellers get to see the untouched beauty of Nar and Phu. From the hustle & bustle of kathmandu to the magnificent slopes of Annapurna massif, you’ll trace the footsteps of many trekkers who have been drawn to these mountains for decades.

Touching the border of Tibet, It is a world of wild, unspoiled Himalayan landscapes and ancient ways of life. This is a road of incredible mountains, high passes, enormous glaciers, small canyons and lush forests.

In the last couple of centuries, life for Nepali Tibetans living in these valleys has changed little. Trekking through these lively, remote villages and visiting ancient Buddhist monasteries, Narphu Valley is a timeless wonder you need to see once in a lifetime.

Highlights:
● Witness isolated Tibetan Buddhist settlements of Naar and Phu
● Stay In local Villages
● Trek into a remote, rugged and rarely-visited region of Annapurnas
● Visit ancient monasteries at Naar

16 Day(s) Detailed Itinerary

Arrival on:Kathmandu, Nepal
Departure from: Kathmandu, Nepal

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Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu

Activities:

TIA to Kathmandu city, pickup
Kathmandu hotel check-in
Trek preparation & meet-up with guide
Collect all trekking permits & registration at one place
Local souvenir

Elevation: 1,400 metres
Meals Provided: Welcome dinner

Day 2: Kathmandu Sightseeing

Activities:

Visit UNESCO World heritage site- Boudhanath Pashupatinath, the monkey temple Swayambhunath
Explore city streets & traditional crafts such as pottery and weaving.

Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Provided: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3: Drive from Kathmandu to Jagat

Activities:

Drive towards pokhara for jagat
Stop at Mugling For Lunch
Pass through small town of Dumre, beside the Marsyangdi River.
Cross the river on a long suspension bridge at Syange to reach Jagat

Elevation:1300m
Accommodation: Tea House
Meals Provided: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4: Trek from Jagat to Dharapani via Chamje

Activities:

Start a steady climb to Chamje
Descend to cross the river on a suspension bridge
Short Climb to Buddhist region of Manang
Explore the village of Tal
Crosses the river again walk till you reach Dharapani

Elevation: 1860m
Accommodation: Tea House
Meals Provided: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5: Trek to Koto

Activities:

Hike to the interesting Buddhist village of Bagar Chap towards west
Stunning Views Of Manaslu & Annapunrna II
Pass through the section of village trail
Pass through scattered pine forest & several stone steps

Elevation: 2600m
Accommodation: Tea House
Meals Provided: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6: Trek from Koto to Meta

Activities:

Head up the narrower and steeper gorge of the Naar Phu Khola
Pass by beautiful woods and various temporary villages
Make our way up to restricted valley
Navigate up & down till meta

Elevation: 3560m
Accommodation: Tea House
Meals Provided: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 7: Trek beside Phu Khola to Chyako

Activities:

Follow the Phu Khola, uphill trail
Ascend to the temporary Khampa village of Chyako
Take a steep climb 'Upper Chyako' & Kyang
Pass Through long mani wall at 3800 metres

Elevation: 3800m
Accommodation: Tea House
Meals Provided: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 8: Trek to the main settlement of Phu

Activities:

Start with exciting trail carved into the walls of the river gorge
Pass via several mani walls and chortens, to reach the Phuohi Yalgoe or 'Phu Gate'
Witness 3 villages of Phu
Climb to the village of Phu (4080m)

Elevation: 4080m
Accommodation: Tea House
Meals Provided: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 9: Trek back to Phu Khola

Activities:

Return to the Phu Gate
Retrace our steps down the valley
Stop for lunch At Kyang and
Descend to Muje (3720m) below Chyako.

Elevation: 3720m
Accomodation: Tea House
Meals Provided: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 10: Trek to Naar Khola and Naar Village

Activities:

Descend to a bridge across the river at Naar Phedi
Climb till the village of Naar through narrow george
Mesmerizing view of Mountains
Beautiful mustard and barley fields along the way
Climb to the line of prayer flags on the hill

Elevation: 4110m
Accommodation: Tea House
Meals Provided: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 11: Trek to the meadows of Kangla Phedi

Activities:

Pass through ancient moraines
Witness yak grazing meadows of Kangla Phedi

Elevation: 4530m
Accommodation: Tea House
Meals Provided: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 12: : Cross the Kang La (5306m) and steep descent to Ngawal

Activities:

Walk all the way up to the summit of the Kangla Pass.
Views of Annapurna II, Gangapurna, Tilicho peak

Elevation: 5306m
Accommodation: Tea House
Meals Provided: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 13: Descend to the Annapurna Circuit Trail and follow route Chame to Koto

Activities :

Take a contour trail with superb views of the Annapurna peaks
Descend to Pisang & meet annapurna circuit trail
See the dramatic spectacle of the Paungda Danda

Elevation: 2600m
Accommodation: Tea House
Meals Provided: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 14: Descend alongside Marsyangdi River, through Dharapani & Tal (1700m).

Activities :

Retrace your steps to Naar-Phu Khola
Descend alongside the Marsyangdi River Valley
Reach tal for overnight stay

Elevation: 1700m
Accommodation: Tea House
Meals Provided: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 15: Drive Back To Kathmandu

Activities:

Drive to Kathmandu

Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Provided: Breakfast

Day 16: Final Departure

Activities:

Bid final goodbye to the team

Airport Drop off
Meals: Breakfast

Inclusion

What's included?

A porter and his entire expenses.
Airport pickup and drop facility.
Breakfast,Lunch and dinner during the trek.
Down jackets and sleeping bags (provided upon request).
Fresh seasonal fruits after the dinner (while on the trek).
Full day guided city tour in Kathmandu (Day 2) by a private vehicle.
Insurance of guide and porter.
Licensed, experienced and English speaking trekking guide.
Lodge expenses during the trek.
One porter for two people.
Stay in the city at finest hotel (3 nights twin sharing room at Kathmandu).
Trekking permits/TIMS.
Tsum valley and Manaslu special permit
Upscale Adventures duffel bag, t-shirt, and trekking map.
Welcome and farewell dinner at one of the finest Nepalese Restaurant with traditional ethnic music and dance.

What's not included?

Cost for additional trips.
Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu in case of early arrival, late departure, and early return from the mountain(due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary
Extra porter charge.
International airfare to and from Kathmandu
Meals in the city except for breakfast and other mentioned special dinner.
Nepal arrival visa.
Personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, extra porters, bottle or boiled water, shower, etc.)
Tipping to staffs (as an appreciation).
Travel insurance which covers emergency rescue and evacuation