Nar Phu Valley trekking is one of none tourist trekking area of Nepal. For this trek we need special permit from government as this Nar and phu village is recognized very lately. Which is normal to hard trekking with different passes. It lies also Annapurna region but it’s different way of Trekking. But it’s very exciting and the challenging Trekking.
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.
Nar Phu Valley with Annapurna Circuit Trekking Itinerary in Detail:
Day 01 :Arrive in Kathmandu
Meet and greet at Airport then you'll be taken to your hotel. While in Kathmandu you will have time fascinating Buddhist and Hindu temples and shrines reflecting ancient local traditions are highlighted on our guided tour. There's time to explore the city's many charms on your own too. In the evening delicious traditional Nepali well come dinner await for you. O/n at Hotel
Day 02:Kathmandu Sightseeing
After breakfast, we'll visit Swayambhunath temple, and said to be 2000 years stupa on a hillock offers breath-taking view of Kathmandu City. We will then processed to Visit Pasupatinath and Bouddhanath. After lunch we'll visit Kathmandu Durbar Square, Patan (Lalitpur) - which is the oldest of the three major cities in Kathmandu Valley - famous for its Buddhist monuments and Hindu temples, and you can catch the traditional artisans working with wood, stones and metals. O/n at Hotel
Day 03:Kathmandu – Besisahar (760m.)
Early morning after breakfast drive to besisahar via trishuli river it takes 8 hrs. O/n Lodge
Day 04:Besisahar – Bahundanda (1,310m.)
At the place of Besisahar, the trail drops to a stream on a rough rock staircase to Bhalam Khola. After crossing it the trail leads several up and down, crosses rice paddies and subtropical forests through place of Khudi, Bhulbhule, Ngadi and reaches Bahundanda. Walking time takes about 6 hours.O/n Tea House Lodge
Day 05:Bahundanda – Chamje (1,430m.)
From the Bahundanda, trail descends on a step after a passing several villages such as Lili Bir, Kanigoun, Ghermu pnant, the trail drops to cross the Marsyandi river and through Jagat reaches Chamje. Total walking time takes about 6 hours.O/n at Tea House Lodge
Day 06:Chamje – Dharapani (1,920m.)
From Chamje crossing the Marsyandi River to the east bank and follows the trail along the river embankment. After that the trail passes under an overhanging rock and climbs a rock staircase. It passes several villages such as Tal Besi, Tal Karte and reaches Dharapani. Walking time takes about 5 hours.O/n at Tea House Lodge
Day 07:Dharapani – Koto (2670m.)
We would have breakfast at Bagarchhap and trek to Koto. En route, the trail goes along the mule track through dense forest of fir, pine, oak and maple. This region is also rich in its age old culture.o/n at Camp
Day 08:Koto to Chhacha (3200m)
Having breakfast at Koto, we commence our trek to Chhacha. We would experience alpine vegetation along the trail. O/n at Camp
Day 09:Chhacha to Meta (3700m)
Having breakfast at Chhacha, we trek to Meta. Lunch would be served on the way. En route, we would encounter forests and small rivers. O/n at Camp
Day 10:Meta to Junum (4000m)
Today we trek to Junum from Meta. We will have lunch on the way. O/n at Camp
Day : Junum to Phu Valley (4200m)
Having breakfast at Junum, we trek to Phu valley. Lunch will be served on the way. O/n at Camp
Day 12:Rest at Phu
Having trekked for longer period, turn has come for us to take rest. We would go around the valley to have first hand information of the valley. It would be our pleasure to interact with the local people which would help us to know the local culture.O/n at Camp
Day 13:Phu to Yak Kharka
We would trek to Yak Kharka from Phu. We commence our trek after having breakfast in the camp. Lunch will be served on the way. O/n at Camp
Day 14:Yak Kharka to Panggi Pass
Today we would trek from Yak Kharka to Panggi Pass. Lunch would be served on the way. O/n at Camp
Day 15:Panggi Pass to Nar (4000m)
We trek from Panggi Pass to Nar. We would find different kinds of animals on the way. O/n at Camp
Day 16:Nar to Youingar
It is our turn to trek from Nar to Youingar. The trek starts after having breakfast in the camp. Lunch would be served on the way. O/n at Camp
Day 17:Youingar to Kangla Pass (5322m)
Today we trek from Youingar to Kangla Pass. Having early breakfast, we trek to Kangla Pass. Lunch would be taken on the way.O/n at Camp
Day 16:Kangla Pass to Manang (3351m)
From Kangla Pass, we trek to Manang. We walk through grazing ground, crops fields and Tibetan settlements. We would also view Annapurna2, 3, 4, Gangapurna and Tarkekang. Besides, we also visit monasteries and pay our visit to Himalayan Rescue Association (HRA) for seeking advice on altitude sickness. O/n Tea House Lodge
Day 17:Manang – Letdar (4,250m.)
At the place of Manang trail leads continuously ascending to Letdar through several places such as Tergi, Gunman, Yak Kharka and one can enter to Letdar. Walking time takes approximately 5 hours.O/n at Tea House Lodge
Day 18:Letdar – Thorung phedi (4,420m.)
From Letdar, the mountain path leads continuously to climb along the east bank of the Jarjung Khola, after crossing through wooden bridge. The path makes a short ascent and comes to Thorungphedi. Walking time takes about 3 hours.O/n at Tea House Lodge
Day19:ThorungPhedi – Muktinath (3,800m.)
The trail is steep immediately after leaving Thrungphedi, continuously through the high camp cross-moraines up to pass (Thorung La). Thorung La, with its traditional, chorent, prayer flag and stone cairn, are at an elevation of 5,416m. After Thorung La trail leads all the way of descending to Muktinath (3,800m). Walking time takes about 8 hours, O/n at Tea House Lodge
Day 20:Muktinath-Marpha(2,670m.)
We see people from Mustang, a restricted area to the north, who comes to sell handicrafts to pilgrims. Among their merchandise is the highly revered mollusk fossil called shaligram. We will pass some ancient caves and see the impressive White Mountain that is the Dhaulagiri. We also transit at the significant town of Kagbeni, which is at a junction of two rivers and the north-south and east-west trading routes.O/n Tea House,
Day 21:Marpha-Kalopani (2,530m.)
Descend to Marpha a lovely village of whitewashed houses and fertile fields. Continue down the Kaligandaki reaching the former Thakali trading centre of Tukuche. Continue the transit from the Himalayan rainshadow into coniferous forest, which returns to the main river valley and to Kalopani.O/n Tea House
Day 22 :Kalopani- Tatopani (1,190m)
A beautiful walk, with another transition into sub-tropical vegetation and the return of water buffalo, banyan trees and poinsettias. The trail follows the river through a narrow gorge and descends to cross a bridge near a spectacular waterfall, before winding through the valley to Tatopani. The hot springs that give the village its name provide the perfect opportunity for a good scrub.O/n Tea House
Day 23 :Tatopani-Ghorepani (2,750m.)
Steadily climbing all day, we eventually leave behind the terraced fields and walk through thick rhododendron forest to the village of Ghorepani, meaning (horse water). We camp at the pass for the best views of the sunset over the spectacular,snow-capped Dhaulagiri and the Annapurna Range.O/n Tea House
Day 24:Ghorepani-Tadapani ( 2,590m.)
At the place of Ghorepani to Poonhill (3,193m), trail leads climbing very steeply on a stone staircase. Walking time takes about 1½ hour to the top. From the Poonhill, one can see view of Sunrise and breath taking mountains views such as Dhaulagiri, Nilgiri, Annapurna I, and Annapurna south, Himchuli, Annapurna III, Fishtail, Annapurna IV, and Annapurna II and so on. After Poonhill, ascends to Ghorepani from there to Tadapani (2590m). Mountain trail leads several times ascending and descending. It passes several villages through oak and Rhododendron forest. Walking times takes approximately 6 hours, O/n at Tadapani
Day 25:Tadapani–Ghandrung (1,940m.)
Trail leads to Ghandrug from Tadapani all the way of descends and flat through the oak and Rhododendron Forest. Walking time takes about 3 hours O/n at Ghandrung
Day 26:Ghangdrung-Dhampus (1,650m.)
The views continue to outstanding even as we descend, to the village of Dhampus.O/n Tea House,
Day 27:Dhampus- Pokhara:
From Dhampus, all the way downhill through the village to Phedi and take a car and driave back to Pokhara. O/n at Hotel
Day 28:Pokhara - Kathmandu
Visit to Pokhara city and at afternoon fly from Pokhara back to Kathmandu which takes about 30 minutes. When you arrive you'll be picked up at the airport and taken to the same hotel you stayed at during the beginning of your Nepal trip package. Today you'll have time to do some last-minute sightseeing or to pick up a souvenir or two. Or you could just relax at your hotel. O/n at Hotel,
This spectacular camping trek to Mardi Himal follows one of the least trekked routes in the Annapurnas. It is a remote trek at moderate altitudes through pristine forests and delightful villages that takes you further and higher into the mountains than on our Foothills of Nepal trek.From Pokhara we ascend through luxuriant forests of Oak, Magnolia and Rhododendron gaining tantalizing views of Machapuchare and the Annapurnas. The forest abounds with bird life, while the bubbling streams and grassy campsites complete the tranquil setting.From our alpine camps we gain uninterrupted views of Machapuchare. Its sacred, fluted peak looms high above us while the Annapurna range provides a distinctive and spectacular panorama. Trekking higher we enter a rugged world of huge cliffs and tumbling glaciers fed by the snowy flanks of Machapuchare.
