Nar Phu Valley Trek
Duration : 27 days
Trek days : 22 days
Trek grade :moderate / strenous
Max altitude : 5416 m
Trekking style : Lodge / Camping
Best season: Oct - Dec, March - May
Open to the visitors only in 2003 this trek takes you to the remote Nar phu valley inhabited by Nepalese Tibetans.Visited by very few trekkers this exotic land offers medieval Tibetan culture in undisturbed form, dramatic mountain views and great alpine scenery in a Tibet-like flavour. On the second Phase of the trek we visit the pristine Tilicho lake –the highest in the world.This amazing trek is for those real adventurers in search of real Shangrilla and do not mind crossing through Challenging high passes like Masokanto La (5099m), Kangla pass (5200m) & Tilicho Pass (5230m) .
We start our trek from Bensisahar following the Popular Annapurna circuit trail and branch off at Koto to follow the off the beaten track to Nar Phu valley in the very north of Manang . With slow ascent and proper acclimatisation we head for Kangla pass, 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 .The Kangla pass links Nar with Manang and three other Bhotia villages in the Neyshang valley.
We explore the interesting Nar Phu valley which has about 300 inhabitants who depend on livestock, and till today yak herding is the basis of their livelihood. After visiting this area we trek back to manang, a beautiful village of Annapurna trail and continue trek to Tilicho lake. After trekking about 4-5 days through Tilicho Lake and crossing two beautiful but challenging passes of this region we end our trek at Jomsom where we catch our flight to Pokhara and later to KTM.This is a fully supported camping trek. Trekkers carry only day pack and walk at their own pace. From Kathmandu to the trailhed Bensisahar we drive in private coach for about 5 hours.
Itinerary
Day 01 Arrival and transfer to hotel
Day 02 Trek preparation day at kathmandu.
Day 03 Drive to Beshi Sahar (823m)
Day 04 Trek to Nagdi (930m)
Day 05 Trek to Jagat (1300m)
Day 06 Trek to Karte (1850m)
Day 07 Trek to Koto (2600m)
Day 08 Trek to Chhacha (3200m)
Day 09 Trek to Meta (3700m)
Day 10 Trek to Junum (4000m)
Day 11 Trek to Phu gaun
Day 12 Explore around Phu gaun
Day 13 Explore around Phu valleyfor 2nd day
Day 14 Trek to Yak Kharka, camp
Day 15 Trek to Panggi Pass, camp
Day 16 Trek to above Nar (4000m)
Day 17 Trek to Youingar
Day 18 Trek to Kangla Pass (5322m)
Day 19 Trek to Manang (3351m)
Day 20 Trek to Khangsar Khola (3734m)
Day 21 Trek to Tilicho Lake (4140m)
Day 22 Trek to Mesokanto Pass (5099m)
Day 23 Trek to Jomsom (2710m)
Day 24 Fly to Pokhara rest and walk around the lake
Day 25 Fly to Kathmandu
Day 26 Sightseeing in Kathmandu
Day 27 Fly home
For those who wish just to visit Nar phu vally or not cross many passes we have shorter and easier .
itinerary .
Day 01: Arrival at Kathmandu and transfer to hotel.
Day 02: Trek Preparation day at Kathmandu
Day 03: Drive to Bensisahar and trek to Bulbulle.
Day 04: Trek to Sange/ Jagat.(1300m)
Day 05: Trek to Bagarchap.
Day 06: Trek to Koto.(2600m)
Day 07:. Trek to Nar Khola.
Day 08: Trek to Phu-Khola.
Day 09: Trek to Phugaun..
Day 10: Exploration day in Phu gaon
Day 11: Trek to Nagaun.
Day 12: Cross Kang-La Pass (5200m) and trek to Nagawa 3650m.
Day 13: Trek to Bhartang.
Day 14: Trek to Dharapani.
Day 15: Trek to Sange.
Day 16: Trek to Khudi.
Day 17: Trek to Bensisagar and drive to Kathmandu.
Day 18: Rest and shopping day
Day 19: Fly home
Note: The itinerary and the arrangements can be tailored to your requirement. A elephant back safari , a rafting trip or a short trip to Tibet can also be added on this itinerary.
Price: In order for us to quote you the price , write us with number of persons in your group, the category of hotels you would like to stay, whether you would like to use surface or air transport(where applicable )inside Nepal and your ammendment on our itinerary , if any.The price we quote will include and exclude the following.
Included in the price
- All surface transfers as per itinerary
- Domestic airfare and airport tax
- Hote in Kathmandu and Pokhara in twin sharing , BB basis
- Fooding, lodging and other expenses of trekking crew
- Fooding (3 meals a day ) and lodging for the clients in trek days
- Necessary permit and national park fees
- Guided sightseeing tour in Kathmandu
Not included in the price
- single suppliment charges (if required.)
- Departure tax from Kathmandu ($24 approx)
- Personal equipments and clothing
- International airfare and your insurances
- Cold drinks and beverages
- Personal expenses and tips to the crew
