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NAR PHU VALLEY TREKKING

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  Trip Code : NLT-0028
  Duration : 16 days
  Grading : Moderate-Hard grading info
Max Altitude : 4,080
  Meals : All In during the trek/ B&B in the city areas
  Accommodation : Trek: Tea House / City: Hotel
The Nar Phu valley is a trek that combines remote villages of Nar and Phu, narrow canyons, lovely forests, amazing rock formations, yaks, Monasteries, Kang La Pass and unique Himalayan cultures. You should have physically fitness to do this trek.

This trek starts from Chamje after 9 hours driving from Kathmandu. We hike same trail as Annapurna circuit trek. After arriving to Koto, we cross the bridge leading over the Marshyangdi River to the steep portals of the Nar Phu valley is easily missed, but although the entrance is narrow and forested, the valley system above opens up to a huge expanse of high snow-peaks, ancient villages and high altitude grazing settlements. Trekkers until late 2002, very few westerners have explored these virtually untouched villages or climbed the many 7000m peaks surrounding it. We will venture into this remote region of Nar Phu valley. Buddhist pilgrims from around Nepal might accompany us up to Phu to visit the renowned Tashi Lhakhang Gompa and receive a blessing from Lama Karma Sonam Rimpoche. Along with spending plenty of time at these colorful and timeless villages, we explore the high alpine valleys above Phu. The Kang La (5315m) pass is amazing. We may enjoy mountains view like annapurna II, Gangapurna, Tilicho peak.  You will trek down to Chame, Tal and Chamje from where you can drive back to Kathmandu by public Jeep. If you have time, you can also continue to Jomsom via Thorong La Pass.

Short Itinerary
  1. ARRIVAL IN KATHMANDU + TRAVEL OFFICE MEETING FOR TREK PREP
  2. KATHMANDU BY LOCAL BUS TO BHULBHULE (840m/2756ft.)
  3. BHULBHULE (840m/2756ft.) TO JAGAT (1269m/4163ft.)
  4. 4)JAGAT (1269m/4163ft.) TO DHARAPANI (1860m/6102ft.)
  5. DHARAPANI (1860m/6102ft.) TO KOTO (2600m/8530ft.)
  6. KOTO (2600m/8530ft.) TO META (3560m/11679ft.)
  7. META (3560m/11679ft.) TO PHU (4080m/13385ft.)
  8. PHU ACCLIMMATIZATION DAY
  9. PHU (4080m/13385ft.) TO NAARPHEDI GOMPA (3400m/11154ft.)
  10. NAARPHEDI GOMPA (3400m/11154ft.) TO NAAR (4110m/13484ft.)
  11. NAAR (4110m/13484ft.) TO NGAWAL (3660m/12007ft.) VIA KANG LA PASS (5320m/17454ft.)
  12. NGAWAL (3660m/12007ft.) TO LOWER PISANG (3200m/10498ft.)
  13. LOWER PISANG (3200m/10498ft.) DRIVE BY JEEP TO BESISAHAR (760m/2493ft.)
  14. BESISAHAR (760m/2493ft.) DRIVE BY LOCAL BUS TO KATHMANDU
  15. KATHMANDU RELAXING DAY
  16. KATHMANDU DEPARTURE

Day 1 : ARRIVAL IN KATHMANDU

  • Airport pickup and transfer to the hotel
  • After hotel check in we meet at our office for a meet and greet and your trek preparation
  • Overnight stay at the hotel

Day 2 : KATHMANDU BY LOCAL BUS TO BHULBHULE (840m/2756ft.)

  • Hotel breakfast and check out
  • Hotel pick up by our guide and go to the local bus park
  • Departure local bus to Bhulbhule (+-7 hours scenic drive)
  • Overnight stay at the local tea house

Day 3 : BHULBHULE (840m/2756ft.) TO JAGAT (1269m/4163ft.)

  • Early breakfast and departure
  • Walk by road to Ngadi
  • Steep climb to Bahundanda
  • Hike to Jagat
  • Dinner and overnight stay at the local tea house

Day 4 : JAGAT (1269m/4163ft.) TO DHARAPANI (1860m/6102ft.)

  • Early breakfast and departure
  • Flat hike to Chamje
  • Upwards zig-zag to the village of Tal
  • Final stretch to Dharapani passing Karte
  • Dinner and overnight stay at the local tea house

Day 5 : DHARAPANI (1860m/6102ft.) TO KOTO (2600m/8530ft.)

  • Early breakfast and departure
  • Check in at the tourist police check post
  • Trek to Danakyue
  • Upwards hike to the village of Timang
  • Following the flat forest trail to Thangchok
  • Hike to Koto with view of the Marshyangdi river below
  • Dinner and overnight stay at the local tea house

Day 6 : KOTO (2600m/8530ft.) TO META (3560m/11679ft.)

  • Early breakfast and departure
  • We follow the Naar Khola (River)
  • Slowly ascending through beautiful pine forest
  • We have a small break at Chhuchha
  • Upwards climb until Meta
  • Dinner and overnight stay at the local tea house

Day 7 : META (3560m/11679ft.) TO PHU (4080m/13385ft.)

  • Early breakfast and departure
  • We follow the trail gradually upwards until Chyakhu
  • On the way up we are awarded with amazing views of Annapurna II and the Pisang Peak
  • Up and downwards hike all the way until Phu
  • Dinner and overnight stay at the local tea house

Day 8 : PHU ACCLIMMATIZATION DAY

  • Breakfast
  • We take a hike up towards the Tashi Lhakgang Gompa
  • From the Gompa we can enjoy beautiful mountain scenery
  • Phu is also famous for its blue sheep
  • Dinner and overnight stay at the local tea house

Day 9 : PHU (4080m/13385ft.) TO NAARPHEDI GOMPA (3400m/11154ft.)

  • Early breakfast and departure
  • We retrace our steps back down to Chyakhu
  • Descending further down until reaching Mahindra Pul (bridge)
  • Upwards hike up to Naarphedi Gompa
  • In the evening we can witness the evening prayers of the Gompa
  • Dinner and overnight stay at the Gompa (Homestay bases)

Day 10 : NAARPHEDI GOMPA (3400m/11154ft.) TO NAAR (4110m/13484ft.)

  • Early breakfast and departure
  • Today we prepare for a steep ascend  until Naar
  • During our climb we can enjoy views Brikuti Peak, Tibetan Mountain Range, Kusumkangaroo and the Pisang Peak
  • Dinner and overnight stay at the local tea house

Day 11 : NAAR (4110m/13484ft.) TO NGAWAL (3660m/12007ft.) VIA KANG LA PASS (5320m/17454ft.)

  • Very early breakfast and departure
  • We prepare a packed lunch as we have a long day today
  • We head up towards the Kang La Pass
  • From the Pass we can see the whole of the Naarphu Region and views of the Annapurna Range, Annapurna II,III,IV and the Manaslu
  • A steep descend brings us all the way to Ngawal
  • Dinner and overnight stay at the local tea house

Day 12 : NGAWAL (3660m/12007ft.) TO LOWER PISANG (3200m/10498ft.)

  • Early breakfast and departure
  • We descend until reaching the suspension bridge crossing the Marshyangdi River
  • Heading further down we reach Lower Pisang
  • Dinner and overnight stay at the local tea house

Day 13 : LOWER PISANG (3200m/10498ft.) DRIVE BY JEEP TO BESISAHAR (760m/2493ft.)

  • Breakfast and departure
  • We drive to Besisahar by jeep
  • On the way we have some natural views of river valleys and green hills
  • Dinner and overnight stay at the local tea house

Day 14 : BESISAHAR (760m/2493ft.) DRIVE BY LOCAL BUS TO KATHMANDU

  • Breakfast and departure
  • We take a local bus back to Kathmandu
  • The route lets us see typical Nepali landscapes which include rice fields, green hills and various mountains
  • Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel

Day 15 : KATHMANDU RELAXING DAY

  • Breakfast at the hotel
  • We meet back at the travel office for your vacation review
  • Rest of the day free for souvenir shopping/ personal sightseeing
  • Farewell dinner with a live Nepali culture show
  • Overnight stay at the hotel

Day 16 : KATHMANDU DEPARTURE

  • Hotel breakfast and check out
  • Airport transfer by private AC vehicle 3 hours before departure

What's included

  • Int. airport pickups and drops
  • All KTM accommodation according to your booking
  • Lodge Accommodation during the trek
  • All meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) during the trek
  • 1 Nepali farewell dinner with a Nepali cultural show.
  • All land transportation by air-condition vehicle.
  • Trekking Permits And TIMS
  • Trekking Guide and Porter(2 Guests 1 Porter)

What's not included

  • Domestic Flight
  • Evacuation in case of Emergency
  • Medical and Personal Insurance
  • Tips and telephone calls
  • Laundry bills
This itineray can be made shorter/longer depending on your preference, incase inquire to us by using the comments box during your booking.

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