Nar Phu Valley Trek

Kathmandu Elevation: 1,350 meters/ 4,429 feet Dharapani Elevation: 1,860 meters/ 6,200 feet Elevation Gain: 510 meters/ 1,673 feet Kickstarting your Nar Phu Valley Trek, on the first day of this adventure, you will drive from Kathmandu to Dharapani. It is a scenic day’s drive today as you move along the Prithvi Highway passing the soaring Trisuli and Marsyangdhi Rivers. You will pass through numerous charming settlements, waterfalls, and high hills enjoy the views of the Himalayas on the left corner. It's a long day’s drive today, you will leave the main road heading toward the Pokhara and drive north making your way toward Besisahar. From here it is an uphill drive that will lead you past Chame and finally to the Dharapani. This will be your resting destination tonight after a long day’s drive. Driving Hours: 8- 9 hours

Dharapani Elevation: 1,860 meters/ 6,200 feet Koto Elevation: 2,610 meters/ 8,563 feet Elevation Gain: 750 meters/ 2,460 feet Your trekking adventure in the Nar Phu Valley Trek will finally start on Day 2 of your adventure, leaving Dharapani behind, you will follow the scenic trail alongside the pine and fir forest. You will make your way across several monasteries and traditional high Himalayan villages heading toward Bagarchhap. In this trekking route, you will be able to enjoy the stunning views of Annapurna II, Annapurna IV, and Lamjung Himal. Moving ahead, your trekking trail will again pass through pine and fir forests stretching all the way to Koto, a traditional village inhabited by the people from Gruurng ethnicity. Trek Duration: 5- 6 hours

Koto Elevation: 2,610 meters/ 8,563 feet Meta Elevation: 3,560 meters/ 11,680 feet Elevation gain: 950 meters/ 3,116 feet On Day 3’s scenic trekking adventure in your Nar Phu Valley Trek, you will follow the bank of the Soti Khola passing through lush pine and fir forest. You will traverse across several suspension bridges and pass through the rarely-visited traditional valley above the Phu River. Moving ahead on the trail across many small caves, your path will lead you toward Dharamsala. From here, you will follow an ascending path for about an hour and a half through the lush forest to finally reach the beautiful Meta Village on the Tibetan Plateau. From this traditional Tibetan culture-influenced village, you will be able to enjoy the spectacular views of the Annapurna II and Lamjung Himal. Trek Duration: 7- 8 hours

Meta Elevation: 3,560 meters/ 11,680 feet Kyang Elevation: 3,720 meters/ 12,204 feet Elevation Gain: 160 meters/ 524 feet Continuing your trekking adventure, on Day 4 of your Nar Phu Valley, you leave Meta behind following an easy path through the river basin. Passing the confluence of the Lbase and Phu Rivers, you will follow the Phu River moving toward the north, about two hours of gradual ascend will lead you to the Junam Goth. Moving further ahead in your trekking route, you will make your way to Lower Chyako and Upper Chyako and finally reach Kyang Village, your resting destination tonight. This beautiful traditional village is situated on a flat surface beside a river and from here, you will be able to enjoy the incredible views of the Himalayan massifs like Chulu, Pisang, Annapurna, and Lamjung Himal. Trek Duration: 4- 5 hours

Kyang Elevation: 3,720 meters/ 12,204 feet Phu Elevation: 4,050 meters/ 13,287 feet Elevation Gain: 330 meters/ 1,082 feet Today’s trekking adventure takes you on gently inclining trails as you make your way alongside the Phu River. Your trekking up ahead on Day 5 of the Nar Phu Valley Trek will open up to a wider Manang region as well as Phu Village, both of which fall under ACAP (Annapurna Conservation Area Project). If you are lucky, you might also get the opportunity to witness Blue Sheep, which is pretty common in this route. Moving further ahead, you will navigate along the rocky terrains and move across several landslide-prone areas to finally arrive at the Phu Village. Like your earlier destinations, you will end this day’s trekking adventure on a high note with magnificent views of the Annapurna, Pisang, and Himlung Himal. Trek Duration: 4- 5 hours

Phu Elevation: 4,050 meters/ 13,287 feet As you have ascended over a significant altitude in your Nar Phu Valley trekking adventure, Day 6 will be your acclimatization day in the expedition. You need to properly acclimatize to the rising altitude before proceeding further, you are recommended to do physical activities during your acclimatization day, so we will be doing some short hikes today. You will do early morning hikes to Samdu Choling and Tashi Monastery immersing in the spiritual vibe of the region. From the vantage point of the hiking point on this acclimatization day, you will be also able to enjoy the stunning views of the Annapurna Massifs and the Lamjung Himal.

Phu Elevation: 4,050 meters/ 13,287 feet Lower Cheyako Elevation: 3,450 meters/ 11,316 feet Elevation Loss: 600 meters/ 1,968 feet Day 7’s adventure in your Nar Phu Valley trek will be a bit like retracing your steps back on your trekking route. Leaving the traditional Phu Village behind, you will follow a slightly descending trekking trail making your way toward the Kyang Village. Proceeding further up ahead in your trekking trail, you will make your way to Chyakhu (3,800 meters) passing through scenic forest and enjoying breathtaking panoramic views of the lower basin. From Chyakhu, you will follow the descending trail for about an hour and will pass a Buddhist monastery before finally arriving at Lower Cheyako. You will enjoy your overnight stay at a comfortable teahouse here. Trek Duration: 5- 6 hours

Lower Cheyako Elevation: 3,450 meters/ 11,316 feet Nar Valley Elevation: 4,110 meters/ 13,480 feet Elevation Gain: 660 meters/ 2,165 feet Starting your adventure early in the morning, in this day’s trekking adventure in your Nar Phu Valley Trek, you will follow the trail of the Lower Cheayaku making your way toward the Jhunum Village. Moving across the traditional villages with Buddhist monasteries and chortens, you push forward for Yughat, the first entrance gate of the Nar Valley. Traversing further up ahead through mani walls and another entrance gate, you will finally arrive at the Nar Village. Thai high Himlayan village is pretty much similar to the Phu Village with similar climatic conditions and geographic features. Enjoying the lively lifestyle of the natives in this beautiful village, you will relish the astonishing up-close views of the Pisang and several other adjacent peaks, as you settle in for the night. Trek Duration:5- 6 hours

Nar Valley Elevation: 4,110 meters/ 13,480 feet Kangla Phedi Elevation: 4,530 meters/ 14,858 feet Elevation Gain: 420 meters/ 1,377 feet Day 9 is a short day’s trekking adventure in your Nar Phu Valley Trek, however, it is still a physically demanding trekking trail as you move toward Kangla Phedi, one of the highest elevation points of this adventure. You are recommended to take it slow and stay hydrated throughout the adventure. Starting your adventure in the morning after a hearty breakfast, you will make your way toward Jhombu Kharka during the first part of this adventure. From here, you will follow an inclining route that stretches all the way to Kangla Phedi. As there are no settlements between the two points of this day’s trekking adventure, it is an experience in the complete wilderness amidst the rugged terrains. Trek Duration: 4- 5 hours

Kangla Phedi Elevation: 4,530 meters/ 14,858 feet Kangla Pass Elevation: 5,306 meters/ 17,403 feet Ngawal Elevation: 3,660 meters/ 12,004 feet Elevation Gain: 776 meters/ 2,545 feet Out of the two 5,000-meter Himalayan passes in your entire Nar Phu Valley Trek, you will overcome the first significant elevation jump points of your adventure on this day. Leaving the Kangla Phedi behind, you will follow the inclining route of this magnificent Himalayan pass. From the vantage point of the Kangla Pass, you will be able to enjoy the breathtaking views of the gems in the Himalayas like Gangapurna, Tilicho, Annapurna, Chulu, and Kangla Himal. After immersing in the ambiance of this high Himalayas pass you will follow the descending trail toward Ngawal Village. It will take about three hours of downhill descent alongside a brightly decorated trail with Buddhist flags and small chortens to finally arrive at this charming Himalayan village. Trek Duration: 7- 8 hours

Ngawal Elevation: 3,660 meters/ 12,004 feet Manang Elevation: 3,800 meters/ 12,464 feet Elevation Gain: 140 meters/ 459 feet In the trekking adventure of Day 11 in your Nar Phu Valley trek, you will follow the scenic trekking trails alongside the banks of the Marsyangdhi River as you make your way toward Manang. You will traverse across the lush forest and traditional villages like Paugh and Braga perched on the side of the mountain with unusual stone buildings. You will also be able to enjoy the incredible views of the Annapurna massifs and Tilicho Peak as you move along the trekking route. Pushing forward in your trekking route, you will finally arrive at Mungli which indicates that you have entered the standard trails of the second most popular trekking destination in the country. Moving further up ahead in your trekking route, you will then reach Manang, your resting destination tonight. Trek Duration: 5- 6 hours

Manang Elevation: 3,800 meters/ 12,464 feet Yak Kharka Elevation: 4,110 meters/ 13,484 feet Elevation Gain: 310 meters/ 1,017 feet Moving ahead with your inkling route on Day 12’s adventure in your Nar Phu Valley Trek, you will pass through the lush juniper and pine forest traversing across wide yak pastures heading toward Yak Kharka. During the first part of this day’s adventure, you will follow the trail leaving Marshyangdi Valley behind and making your way toward the Jar Sang Khola Valley. Moving past the wide yak pasture and juniper village, you will head toward the small Himlayan village of Gunsan. The natives of these villages rear yaks and horses, you will also occasionally pass among the yak and horse herds grazing on the pastures. During the last stretch of this day’s adventure, you will traverse across a small wooden bridge and follow an inclining path that stretches all the way to the serene wide meadow known as Yak Kharka. Trek Duration: 3- 4 hours

Yak Kharka Elevation: 4,110 meters/ 13,484 feet Thorong Phedi Elevation: 4,600 meters/ 15,092 feet Elevation Gain: 490 meters/ 1,607 feet Moving along with your gradual trekking route, on Day 13 of your Nar Phu Valley Trek, you will leave the Yak Kharka behind and head toward the base of the Thorong La Pass. You will follow your trekking trail on the ridge and make your way to the bank of the Marsyangdhi River. Proceeding further in your trekking route, you will cross a wooden bridge of the river and continue your trek on the mountain path following a narrow trail across a slope. The descending path up ahead will finally lead you to the Thorong Phedi, on this day’s trekking trail, you have a high chance of witnessing the snow leopard, blue sheep, and the Lammergeyer, the bearded vulture. Overnight stay at Thorong Phedi. Trek Duration: 3- 4 hours

Thorong Phedi Elevation: 4,600 meters/ 15,092 feet Thorong La Pass Elevation: 5,416 meters/ 17,764 feet Muktinath Elevation: 3,800 meters/ 12,467 feet Elevation Gain: 816 meters/ 2,677 feet Day 14 in your Nar Phu Valley Trek is another exciting day’s adventure where you traverse across another high Himalayan pass, Thorong La Pass. Starting your adventure after breakfast, you will move on the steep climbing trail through the icy air of the high altitude. However, the view from the top of this high Himlayan pass will be rewarding as you will be able to enjoy the panoramic views of the Himalayan peaks extending all the way on the north to Tibet, Annapurna massifs at the back and several other adjacent peaks. Enjoy the incredible views of the Himalayas, you will move along with your descending route to the sacred Muktinath Temple. This temple with 108 water sprouts is of great significance to both Hindu and Buddhist religions. It will take about 3- 4 hours for you to descend down from this magnificent pass to arrive at Muktinath, your resting destination tonight. Trek Duration: 7- 8 hours

Muktinath Elevation: 3,800 meters/ 12,467 feet Pokhara Elevation: 820 meters/ 2,690 feet Elevation Loss: 2,980 meters/ 9,776 feet Day 15 in your Nar Phu Valley trek is the conclusive day of this epic Himalayan adventure. Wrapping up your remarkable expedition, you will drive to Pokhara from Muktinath. It's a scenic day drive today as you pass across diverse landscapes from lush forests, soaring rivers, and charming waterfalls to fascinating terraced farms as you move along your driving route headed toward the city of the lakes. After your arrival at this popular tourist hub in Nepal, you can stroll around the lakes, check out some cafes, and pubs, and enjoy the nightlife of this vibrant city. Drive Duration: 8- 9 hours