Nar Phu Valley Trek

  Nar & Phu are villages located in Manang district and are famous as the lost village of Manang. Both of these villages are major attractions for trekkers doing Nar phu Valley trek.  

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Pristine culture, people and typical traditional practice of this region has made – Nar Phu valley trek as a restricted trekking destination of Nepal. Higher up, deserted landscape alike to Tibetan landscape or Upper mustang region of Nepal; Nar Phu Valley Trek is also suitable for monsoon trekking in Nepal.

Although the trail of Nar Phu valley lies very close to Annapurna circuit trail – isolation of the valley from koto village makes trekking more beautiful. Landscape of the trekking route is admirable and the scenery of the trek is luring.

This part of Manang district in the Annapurna region of Nepal Himalaya, offers a less visited trekking trail called Nar phu trek. This trek is a river valley circuit trekking destination.

Nar phu valley trek trail goes through the deep valley of hidden river canyon and the famous villages Nar & Phu, opened for trekking from 2003 AD. Nar phu is deserted valley in contrast with the green hills and white Himalaya, similar to upper mustang trek.

It will be fun for you to be in this deserted Nar-phu valley along with crossing passes, walking across the river, over suspension bridges, walking over the wooden bridges and witnessing the view of the towering mountains while heading into the depth of hidden Himalayas.

Nar phu valley trekking surely entertains your adventure holiday in Nepal. Do not expect to get a luxury trekking experience; but this trek will surely fill joy in your love towards mountains & nature.

On this trek, trekker’s explore the distinct culture of beautiful locals and walk by many Gombas and Mannes. Nar Phu is dominated by Buddhist culture and hence the trail is traditionally dominated with Buddhist people and their warm well-come to the valley of NarPhu. We focus on trekking for fun as well as new findings & knowledge, thus we will create many opportunities for our clients to be involved in the local activities.

Route Variation of Nar Phu Valley Trek

  Narphu trek is also called kanga la pass trek. After leaving Annapurna circuit trail on the left, Narphu trail goes into a narrow river valley from koto village. After a few days of trekking you will get to Kang la pass. After trekking over the pass; tral meets Annapurna circuit trail at Manag village.  

Saying this – Narphu valley trek can be done with Annapurna circuit. You can mix Kangla pass with Thorong la pass and make 2 high pass treks of Annapurna. Or you can trek, Narphu valley part only.

If you want to trek only Narphu part – Nar phu valley trek can either be started at Manang village or can be ended there. You can drive in -or- out of Manang village – prior to your trekking to Narphu valley.

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Culture & Mountains Goes Along

Culture of Nar Phu valley widely resembles Tibetan culture. Visiting Nar Phu makes you feel like being in a Tibetan village, like Tibet both culturally and geologically.

Annapurna ranges, Dhaulagiri Himalaya range, Himlung Himal and Manaslu mountain range are major mountain attractions for Nar Phu valley trekking. Although trekkers can see many mountains like the tallest peak above eight thousand like Manaslu, Dhaulagiri, Tilicho peak and many unnamed Himalaya.

The Nepal government under ACAP is upgrading this trail with more infrastructures. This development process is adding some rising effect (both positive and negative) to this trekking trail of Nar Phu valley and tourism in this region of Annapurna trail.

Travelling to Nar Phu valley with Nepalgram team makes more worth full as we use the local guides or porters for trekking in Nar Phu valley, as we focus on the local participation in the trekking, this helps our client to know more about the locality and Nar Phu and also helps you to get involved in local activities of local villagers.

The suggested itinerary for Nar Phu trekking is one of the best designed, but can be customized under your requirement, feel free to contact us for the shortest 10 days trekking itinerary to longest 24 days itinerary for trekking to Nar Phu valley.

NarPhu Valley Trek Outline Itinerary

• Day 1 – Arrival at Kathmandu international airport (1350m), our company representative will assist you to transfer to hotel, Tonight Nar phu valley trekking briefing by your guide.
• Day 2 – Explore Kathmandu & special permit preparation
• Day 3 – Drive from Kathmandu to Koto (8,530 feet / 2,600 m)
• Day 4 – Trek from Koto to Meta (11,680 feet / 3560 m)
• Day 5 – Trek from Meta to Phu (13,386 feet / 4080 m)
• Day 6 – Acclimatization day in Phu (13,386 feet / 4080 m)
• Day 7 – Trek from Phu to Nar Phedi (11,450 feet / 3490 m)
• Day 8 – Trek from Nar Phedi to Nar (13,484 feet / 4110 m)
• Day 9 – Trek from Nar to Ngawal (17,192 feet / 5240 m) via the Kang La Pass (5,240m)
• Day 10 – Trek from Ngawal to Pisang, Drive to Besisahar (8,179 feet / 2,493 m)
• Day 11 – Drive from Besisahar to Pokhara

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Cost of Nar Phu Valley Trek– Nepalgram Adventure

Note – Minimum people in group must be 02 so as to apply above price range.

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