trip Overview
The Nar Phu Valley trek is one of Nepal’s famous treks that is located in the far-off area of the Manang District of Nepal. It requires you to have a particular permit for this region because this region is a restricted area of Nepal. It encompasses the far-off villages of Nar and Phu, enchanting forests, stunning rock formations, yaks, Kang La Pass, and Himalayan culture. You should be physically fit to complete this trek because it gives you a mesmerizing scenery, an extension of the Annapurna Circuit tea house trek behind the Annapurna Himal.
The Nepal Dream Path begins the Nar Phu Valley Trek by taking us through the journey from Kathmandu to Chamje, which is the starting point of the Annapurna Circuit. In the process, we get a glimpse of the fantastic views of various mountain peaks such as Annapurna, Gangapurna, and Tilicho. The trip involves seeing the colorful Tibetan chortens and cutting stones to carve deep canyons and gorges, allowing us to understand the villagers in Phu Valley. However, this is not just about two villages in the valley; we see villages like Manang, Chamje, Meta, and Kyang on our way to the Nar Phu trekking route. Vegetation is changing to alpine and sub-alpine scrub, which is a habitat of blue sheep (Bharal) and snow leopards.
Two of the main passes are Thorong La Pass and Kang La Pass. In the middle of the trek, for two days, one goes up to the pass named Kang La and then descends again to the village named Ngawal. As trekkers go through these two passes, they feel like they are going to heaven. The best seasons to go on the trek are spring and fall.
Short Itinerary
Day 01: Arrive at Kathmandu and transfer to the hotel.
Day 02: In Kathmandu with a sightseeing tour.
Day 03: Drive to Chamje [1,410m] via Beshishar [823m] [7 hrs drive].
Day 04: Trek to Dharapani [1,860m] [6hrs walk].
Day 05: Trek to Koto [2,600m] [5 hrs walk].
Day 06: Trek to Meta [3,560m] [6 hrs walk].
Day 07: Trek to Kyang [4,100m] [6 hrs walk].
Day 08: Trek to Phu [4,580m] [5 hrs walk].
Day 09: Exploration day in Phu Valley visit Samdu, Choling, and Tashi Monastery.
Day 10: Trek from Phu to Lower Cheyako [3,450m] [5 hrs walk].
Day 11: Trek to Nar Valley [4,110m] [6 hrs walk].
Day 12: Trek to Kangla Phedi [4,530m] [4 hrs walk].
Day 13: Trek to Kangla Pass [5,306m] and trek to Ngawal [3,660m [7 hrs walk].
Day 14: Trek to Manang [3,350m] [5 hrs walk].
Day 15: Rest day at Manang.
Day 16: Trek to Yak Kharka [4,130m] [4 hrs walk].
Day 17: Trek to Thorang Phedi [4,400m] [4hrs walk].
Day 18: Trek to Muktinath [3,800m] via Thorang-la pass [5,416m] [8 hrs walk].
Day 19: Trek to Jomsom [2,730m] [4 hrs walk].
Day 20: Fly to Pokhara.
Day 21: Drive/Fly back to Kathmandu.
Day 22: Transfer for international departure.
Detail Itinerary
30m drive BB plan Hotel/resort
Nepal Dream Path Treks staff will meet you on arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu, and help you to transfer to the hotel until the check-in procedure ends at the Hotel. We arrange a meeting or discussion program that includes your daily schedule of the Nar Phu Valley Trek.
On the first day or night in Kathmandu, you will be well-informed regarding the time for your sightseeing tour in Kathmandu at places of interest. Click here for detailed information about where to visit Kathmandu Valley.
6-7 hrs drive All meals [Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Tea/Coffee] Tea House
The morning drive towards the famous Pokhara with an interesting ride on the Himalayan foothills, after an hour's drive to Pokhara. The drive departs from Dumre town towards the north, heading to Beshishar. The trail follows a steep climb for half an hour. Upon arriving at the lush farm terraces, once on top of the ridge, a magnificent view of the raging waterfalls en route to Jagat can be seen. From this village, the journey leads through the terraced farms, coming to Chamje village for an overnight stay there.
5-6 hrs walk All meals [Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Tea/Coffee] Tea House
After a great breakfast at Chamje and a short walk to a suspension bridge over the raging Marsyangdi river, after crossing the bridge it's another steep climb for another 2-3 hours till Tal is reached, after the bridge a short climb to a small place with few teahouses, from this spot the walk winds on the up and downhill path coming to a large bridge, after the bridge another hour of great walk brings to the village at Dharapani for overnight stay.
5-6 hrs walk All meals during trek ( breakfast, lunch, dinner) Tea House
Today, the trail climbs through the forests to Bagarchhap, a typical Tibetan architectural house. After a cool morning walk to Bagarchhap, the trail follows the river Marsyangdi upstream, passing by the villages of Ratamanang or Temang and to Koto before Chame. Overnight stay at the Tea House.
5-6 hrs walk All meals during trek ( breakfast, lunch, dinner) Tea House
Today the walk leads north on the most isolated route away from the main trail of the Annapurna circuit, which leads to a gorge between the Pisang Peak and Kangguru Himal. Overnight stay at the Tea House.
5-6hrs walk All meals during trek ( breakfast, lunch, dinner) Tea House
This morning, our journey continues further north towards the Phu region. The trail leads to the perfect wilderness, with chances of seeing the elusive Blue sheep and Snow Leopard around this area. The walk passes a number of Shepard shelters following the Phu Khola. Overnight stay at the Tea House.
5-6 hrs walk All meals during trek ( breakfast, lunch, dinner) Tea House
Our destination is Phu, following the Phu Khola. The trail leads to an open area where the valley opens after a few hours of good scenic walks on the summer grazing and pasture lands, till Phu is reached for the overnight stop.
Today is a leisure day as we will explore the village of Phu. We will take a short tour around the Phu Valley, exploring the vegetation and landscape around here. The tradition and culture here are untouched. You will get the chance to know more about the locals of this hidden valley. You will get a closer look at the lifestyles of the locals of Phu Valley. There is a gompa where you will be exploring more about the local culture and traditions.
5-6hrs walk All meals during trek ( breakfast, lunch, dinner) Tea House
The journey to Lower Cheyako passes through Kyang and Upper Cheyako following the Phu Khola. Overnight stay at the Tea House.
5-6 hrs walk All meals during trek ( breakfast, lunch, dinner) Tea House
The trail follows the same path for a couple of hours and then reaches Mahendra Pul near Naar Phedi, from here another two hours of the good walk leads to the famed enclosed village of Naar, passing through the small villages of Yughat and numerous mani and Chorten Buddhist shrines.
4-5 hrs walk All meals during trek ( breakfast, lunch, dinner) Tea House
After a great time at Naar, the walk leads west, passing a small hydro project in the remote valley, then reaching the bottom of Kang-la for the overnight stop.
7-8hrs walk All meals during trek ( breakfast, lunch, dinner) Tea House
The slow uphill wading number of small streams and then heading to a steep notch after an hour of the strenuous climb, view of the glacial lake nearby with the big rock wall on the western side, then following the steep moraine path to the bottom at 4,520m. The walk gets better on the open grassland to the village of Nawal or Ngawal for the overnight stop after a hard day's walk.
5-6 hrs walk All meals during trek ( breakfast, lunch, dinner) Tea House
Today, the walk offers constant views of the high snow-capped peaks. The walk climbs steeply up for half an hour, after a short, gradual walk, reaching the top of the ridge, offering a great view of the Manang valley, a wide U-shaped valley hanging between the two lines of snow peaks.
4-5 hrs walk All meals during trek ( breakfast, lunch, dinner) Tea House
The path leads to a gradual ascent for an hour, offering grand views of the Annapurna II, Gangapurna, and Tiloche as the trail heads up in the windswept landscapes with juniper bushes as the only surviving vegetation around this area, then reaches a small settlement, Yak-Kharka, for the overnight stay.
4-5 hrs walk All meals during trek ( breakfast, lunch, dinner) Tea House
Today it will be the easy short climb, passing Ledar, a small place with few Lodges, the trail slowly winds up with excellent views of Annapurna II, Gangapurna, Tiloche, and the Chuli peaks. The trail heads up in the arid terrain, then reaches Upper Thorang Phedi for the overnight stay.
7-8 hrs walk All meals during trek ( breakfast, lunch, dinner) Tea House
Then descent on the steep and rough path, with views of the world's 7th highest Mt. Dhaulagiri 8,167 m, finally this long descent reaches the sacred village of Muktinath temple, during auspicious times according to the Hindu & Buddhist calendar this place is full and busy with pilgrims from Nepal and India.
4-5 hrs walk All meals during trek ( breakfast, lunch, dinner) Tea House
The journey carries on with a 1,200m descent to the Kaligandaki river valley floor, with a brief stop at Ekale Bhatti, meaning a lonely teahouse. At present, it's a small settlement with 3-4 tea houses. In the afternoon, the valley gets windy, and the walk follows the gentle trail for another two hours till the large town of Jomsom is reached.
25m fly BB Plan hotel/resort
The scenic flight from Jomsom takes a half-hour to Pokhara, and after Pokhara, another 30-minute scenic flight to Kathmandu, where a panoramic view of the snow-capped peaks can be seen on the flight. On arrival at Kathmandu domestic terminal, Nepal Dream Path Treks staff will receive and transfer you back to the hotel.
Today you can buy or go around Kathmandu valley and we will have a last dinner together.
Today, we will transfer you to the airport to say goodbye to a lot of memories from Nepal.
Equipment List
- Sun Hat
- Worm hat (it means worm one to protect your head from cold)
- Headlight
- Sun Cream/lip guard
- Sunglasses
- Toothpaste/Brush/soap
- Gloves
- Down Jacket
- Long-sleeved shirt
- Jumper/fleece jacket
- T-shirt
- Long underwear
- Windbreaker trouser
- Towel
- Wool socks
- Cotton socks
- Trekking boots
- Sewing kits
- Water bottle
- Swiss knife
- Extra batteries
- Flip flops
- Raincoat/ Umbrella
- Rucksacks(For a Day)
- Sleeping Bag
- Medical & first aid kit
- Trekking Crampon (If you are going to do a trek in winter, then you need a Crampon for your trek.)
What's included?
- All transportation and arrival/departure transfers are as per the Itinerary.
- Standard Accommodation in the cities and tea houses on the trek.
- Full-day guided tour of Kathmandu including private vehicle, Entry permits, and a well-experienced city guide.
- All meals are included during the trek (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, and Tea/Coffee).
- Guide, porters, and other support staff as per your requirement and at an agreed price.
- ACAP fees.
- Special Permit for the restricted area of Nar Phu.
- Necessary equipment during the trek.
- All taxes and fees are required for the program.
What's not included?
- Meals in the cities.
- Personal expenses (Laundry, bar bills, water, etc).
- Travel Insurance (Essential).
- Personal trekking gears are not mentioned in the contract.
- Tips for staff.
Trip Reviews
David WillyFranch
Hidden Valley Trek (Narphu)
2018
We are 2 friend from Australia and we went Nepal for Narphu valley trek. We have one best friend in Nepal and he recommend Nepal Dream Path Treks and Expedition for our trek. We went their office in Thamel and discuss about the trek. We love the package for Narphu valley trek given by them and move for the trek with Tek Bahadur tamang. He is so funny. He makes our trek more interesting and provide us the great knowledge about the hidden valley. We already book the trekking package EBC Trek with them for our 2020 trek in nepal. Highly recommended thid company as well as guided (Tek)
Canada
Holidays in Nepal
2016
DP treks are simply the best trekking company in Nepal. They organize different trek in Nepal in a low budget. They are friendly, have great Guides and Porters ( Suman and Robin), know all the best places and look after your safety and comfort and ensure you have a great experience. Highly Recommend.