Nar Phu Valley Trek - 19 Days

Nar Phu Valley Trekking is an outstanding journey towards two hidden valleys of Nar and Phu in the northern corner of Annapurna region of Nepal. Trek to popular trekking region but less explored remote villages provides unique taste of adventure by combining Annapurna Circuit, Thorolg La Pass trek in a same trip. The trek was not allowed for foreign trekkers before 2002. Since 2003, the trek is opened for all trekkers as a restricted area where we need to issue restricted area permit from Nepal Immigration trekking permits department. 

A professionally organized Nar Phu Valley Trekking with Junket Nepal Pvt.Ltd. embarks with a day drive from Kathmandu to Chamje via Besisahar. It is the same starting point of Annapurna Circuit Trekking. Leaving Chamje, we trek towards Danque, in the route the Annapurna circuit Trail will be split out. Until we reach to the Phu village, we make a wonderful walk through pine and fir filled forests, explore white washed monastery near Bagarchhap, explore the village of Timang, Koto and Meta with glimpse of Mt. Manaslu, Annapurna II, Lamjung Himal and Peak 29. Before heading towards Nar village we will make a day acclimatization and free excursion at Phu village which would be worthy stay by exploring the village and to be properly altitude familiar. Then we head towards Nar village, explore the local culture and lifestyle. After there, we follow the trail towards Kang La Pass at 5,306 meters then join to the main trail of Annapurna Circuit at Ngwal and Manang. We continuously ascend towards Thorong La Pass 5416 meters then descend to Muktinath and Jomsom to conclude the Nar Phu Valley Trekking. The trip ends after a short flight from Jomsom to Pokhara then drive to Kathmandu.  

Trip Facts

  • Trip CodeJNABC05
  • Duration19 Days
  • GradeModerate
  • DestinationNepal
  • Min Pax02
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Outline Itinerary

  • Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu and Transfer to Hotel
  • Day 02: Sightseeing in Kathmandu
  • Day 03: Drive from Kathmandu to Chamje (1,470m altitude) 8-9 hrs
  • Day 04: Trek to Danque (2,260m altitude) 6-7 hrs
  • Day 05: Trek to Koto (2,620m altitude) 6-7 hrs
  • Day 06: Trek to Meta (3,230m altitude) 6-7 hrs
  • Day 07: Trek to Phu Village (4,050m altitude) 6-7 hrs
  • Day 08: Exploration and excursion around Phu Village. Optional acclimatization walks to Himlung Base Camp.
  • Day 09: Trek from Phu to Lower Cheyako (3,450m altitude) 5-6 hrs
  • Day 10: Trek to Naar Valley (4,110m altitude) 5-6 hrs
  • Day 11: Trek to Kangla Phedi (4,530m altitude) 4-5 hrs
  • Day 12: Trek to Ngawal (3,660m altitude) via Kangla Pass (5,306m altitude) 7-8 hrs
  • Day 13: Trek to Manang (3,800m altitude) 5-6 hrs
  • Day 14: Rest day at Manang
  • Day 15: Trek from Manang to Yak Kharka (4,110m altitude) 3-4 hrs
  • Day 16: Trek from Yak Kharka to Thorong Phedi (4,600m altitude) 3-4 hrs
  • Day 17: Trek to Muktinath (3,800m altitude) via Thorang La Pass (5,416m altitude) 7-8 hrs
  • Day 18: Trek from Muktinath to Jomsom (2,730m altitude) 3-4 hrs
  • Day 19: Fly to Pokhara. Leisure day at Pokhara (can join sightseeing, boating, paragliding etc)
  • Day 20: Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu
  • Day 21: Final Departure

Cost Includes:

  • Airport Arrival and departure transfer by Private Vehicle
  • Accommodation in Kathmandu and Pokhara with BB Plan (3 star rated hotel) as per itinerary
  • A day guided sightseeing tour in Kathmandu including City Guide, Private Vehicle and all heritage sites entrance fees
  • All ground transportation (as per mentioned in Itinerary) by private vehicle
  • All required Trekking permits (Annapurna Conservation Area Fee, TIMS, Nar-Phu Valley restricted area fee)
  • Tea House accommodation and camping accommodation for a couple of nights as per mentioned in itinerary
  • All meals during the entire trek
  • Trekking guide
  • Required numbers of porters
  • Staffs salary, clothing and insurance
  • Government tax/vat and required documentations

Cost Excludes:

  • Personal travel insurance
  • Major meals in cities
  • Personal expenses such as laundry, bar bill etc.
  • Personal trekking stuffs
  • TIPS for staffs

Usefull Info

Trekking preparation and Physical Condition:

Physical Fitness is an important part to have trekking adventure in Nepalese Himalayas. To be fully prepared to gain lifetime experience of walking in the mountains, explore Himalayan vista with combined cultural experience can accomplished by exploit inspired adventure seekers who can walk 4 to 6 hours ascends and descends per day. We generally prefer short and easy trek for first time trekkers and moderate to adventurous trekking for experienced trekkers as per preferences.

Preparation for trekking has not any hard and fast rules and regulations. We recommend all trekkers to maintain their physical fitness level a couple of months before the trek. The fitness activities might be jugging, walk through steps (Uphill and Downhill), join a fitness club etc. while achieving the adventure experience of trekking, physical fitness as well as mental fitness plays vital role, every trekkers should also have to be mentally prepared.

Accommodation and Meals during the Trek:
Almost popular trekking regions in Nepal are filled with sophisticated tea house lodges which offer standard room accommodation and hygienic foods. Every trekker can choose varieties of foods; Nepali, Continental, Indian etc from the menu. Apart from the popular trekking routes where the tea houses are not available, we will provide camping accommodation and prepare meals by our team members. In cities, you can choose any (non star to 5 star categorized) hotel to stay before/after begin the trip as per your budget and requirement.

Grades of Trekking:
A Himalayan country Nepal amazingly presents several world’s high mountains including world’s top Mt. Everest, other mountains above 8000m from sea level and several snow-capped peaks. Grades of trekking determines as per altitude level, duration of the trek, level of difficulties, wilderness in trails and many more factors. Basically we classify the grades as; Easy, Moderate, Strenuous & Adventurous. Easy trekking is suitable for beginners, and gradually all grades trails offers unique taste of adventure for all adventure seeking trekkers.

High Altitude Sickness:
High altitude Sickness is totally unusual and unexpected sickness which means effect of high altitudes while in a trekking. It attracts more if we ascend so quickly in the mountains. As we know that prevention is better than cure, we don’t have to gain altitudes too quickly, acclimatize with altitude by slow and steady walk with numbers of reserve days would be a good idea.

The symptoms of high altitude sickness are; loss of appetite, sleep disturbance, difficult to pass urine, headache, irregular breathing, Nausea, mild weakness, hands and face swelling etc.

In case of such sickness while you are in mountain with our team, every trekker needs to follow the instructions provided by your guide, guides from Junket Nepal (P) Ltd always are well aware about such sickness and basic treatment procedure. Immediately descend from the altitude is one of the major treatment of high altitude sickness. Drink a lot of water, take some garlic soup, you may also take Diamox 250mg and other modes of cure. If the situation would be out of control situation with serious sickness, we will arrange immediate emergency evacuation by horse or helicopter depending upon the situation.

Best Season for Trekking:

Generally 2 seasons in an annual year are considered as a peak season of trekking and mountaineering in Nepal which are autumn – September, October & November and spring – March, April & May. During the season view of mountain will be clear. Some adventure seekers who want to walk not facing other large groups, peaceful environments can also choose December – February. June-August months are monsoon season which ruins long trekking trips but one can choose short hiking trips.

Types of Trekking:

Types of trekking can be categorized in 2 different parts;

I) Tea house trekking; Available in several popular trekking regions of Nepal. This type or trek generally operated by using tea house lodges for meals and accommodations during the entire trekking. Tea house lodges are not well sophisticated as hotels and resorts in cities but they provide simply the best services and facilities.

II) Camping Trekking; Required to set up tented camps for the less beaten trekking regions where those tea house lodges are not available. During the camping trek, our crew team will carry all camping equipment’s, meals and essentials.

Trekking Permits:
Trekking permits are essential before entering into every trekking trails. Your trip detail should have to be registered.  Types of trekking permits are as follows:

I) TIMS (Trekkers Information Manual System): it is required for your safety provided by an umbrella organization of trekking agencies - Trekking Agency Association of Nepal (TAAN). It helps to keep record of every trekkers in mountains and control illegal trekking operators by keeping your details (Name, Nationality, Date of Birth and Passport Number)

II) National Park/Conservation Area Permits: Every trekking trail are joined with at least one national park or conservation area project where we have to issue permit and have to pay certain royalty for Conservation area project. For example; Annapurna Conservation Area Project required for Annapurna region trekking, Sanagmatha National Park permit required for Everest region trekking etc.

III) Special Permits: It is compulsory for restricted area’s trekking in Nepal. Nepal government has listed some important trekking trails in their restricted area lists such as Upper Mustang, Upper Dolpo, Lower Dolpo, Manaslu Circuit, Makalu Circuit etc. such permits are need to be issued from department of immigration of Nepal. This permit’s royalty rates are generally higher than national park/conservation area fees and TIMS differ from season of trek and its duration.  Please contact us for full extent of information about royalty lists for special permits.

Trekking Safety and Security:

Safety and security is one of the major factors while in Nepalese mountains for trekking adventure where we might face unusual sickness, problems, injury and so on. First of all be sure you have chosen best company for your trekking holiday that’s why you will get experienced and knowledgeable trekking staffs. Guidelines from trekking leader plays vital role to be safe from such unusual problems. We generally provide experienced guides who are well trained having high level of knowledge about altitude sickness and other possible problems as well as basic treatment procedure to be safe from the problems.

 

 

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Trip Note

Our itinerary can be changed accordingly to your interest, duration and preference. If you want to do extra activities such as Mountain Flight, Jungle Safari, Sight Seeing, All Nepal Tours, Hotel Booking, Flight Ticket, Tourist Bus Ticket, Vehicle on Hire, Peak Climbing, Rafting, Paragliding. We are ready to serve you. We are always happy to follow your suggestion accordingly. 

Certificate & Parthers

Nepal GovernmentNepal Tourism BoardTAANNepal Mounataineering Association Himalayan Resue Association Lovely Planet Trip Advisor