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.
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.
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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
| S.No. | Luxury | All Incl | Service | |
| 1 | Cost (in USD $) Details | 1590 | 830 | 460 |
| 2 | Licensed Guide | √ | √ | √ |
| 3 | Accommodation during trek | Standard | Private | × |
| 4 | Transportation to trek start point | Private | Shared | Shared |
| 5 | Shower | √ | √ | √ |
| 6 | Airport/bus terminal Shuttle service | Private | Private | × |
| 7 | Hotel at KTM/Pokhara | 5 Star | Standard | × |
| 8 | Food on trek(BLD) | Unlimited Meal | 3 Meal | × |
| 9 | Desert | From Menu | Fresh Fruit | × |
| 10 | Soft drink | unlimited | 1 | × |
| 11 | Porter | Private | Shared | × |
| 12 | Company Cap & T-shirt | √ | √ | × |
| 13 | Dawn Jacket & Sleeping – bag to be returned | √ | √ | × |
| 14 | Hard drink | Local Brand | × | × |
| 15 | Warm up hike | √ | × | × |
| 16 | Farewell party/dinner | √ | × | × |
| 17 | Buffer day for trek | √ | × | × |
| 18 | Food in the city | × | × | × |
Note – Minimum people in group must be 02 so as to apply above price range.
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Price & Details of other packages of Nepalgram
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All Inclusive package
Price for All Inclusive Package = USD $830 per person – for Min 2 people in the group
“All inclusive package is a common package offered by all most all the trekking agencies in Nepal.”
COST DETAILS OF ALL INCLUSIVE PACKAGE
Cost Includes of Nar Phu Valley Trek – All inclusive package
- Standard Hotel in Kathmandu and Pokhara (according to the itinerary), B/B (bed and breakfast)
- All your meals (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) during the trekking, fresh fruits after dinner.
- All accommodations during the trek.
- Airport Shuttle service
- Bus/Jeep Transportation to and from trekking start and ending point,with specific station shuttle service
- All necessary paper works (ACAP), special entry permit & Trekker`s information management system (Tims).
- Fluent English speaking and trained, Government license holder guide including all his salary, food, drinks, accommodation, transport and insurance during the trekking.
- A Strong, helpful porter with proper equipment (one porter for two people), if u need.
- Added Value – (1) Dawn sleeping bag, Dawn Jacket to be returned after the trek (2) Waterproof duffel Bag, Walking Poles, quick dry T-shirt, Cap – to take away (3) Oxymeter to check your oxygen saturation and Heart beat with medical kit box carried by Guide, with regular check up of oxygen saturation (4) Satellite Phone for extremely remote destination
- Spiritual Guided sightseeing tour in Kathmandu in A/C Car.
- Kathmandu sightseeing entrance fee.
Cost Excludes of Nar Phu Valley Trek – All inclusive package
- Nepal entry visa fee (you may easily issue the visa upon your arrival at International Airport – Kathmandu). You need 30$ dollar visa fee for 15 days, cash money will be easier.
- Food while you are in Kathmandu.
- Your Travel and medical insurance.
- All the alcoholic and non-alcoholic hot and cold drinks, tea or coffee in the morning are included with breakfast.
- Tips for the guide, porter and driver (Tipping is expected).
Guide+B/B Package OR Service package
“Service package comes with all arrangement for your trek except food and accommodation in the cities – which you can do by yourself on this modern era.”
Price for Guide+B/B Package (service Package) = USD $460 per person – for Min 2 people in the group
COST DETAILS OF SERVICEÂ PACKAGE
Cost Includes of Nar Phu Valley Trek for Guide+B/B Package
- All necessary paper works (ACAP) entry permit & Trekker`s information management system (Tims) and Local fees; if applicable.
- Fluent English speaking and trained, Government license holder guide including all his salary, food, drinks, accommodation, transport and insurance during the trekking.
- Bus/Jeep Transportation to and from trekking start and ending point,with specific station shuttle service
- Spiritual Guided sightseeing tour in Kathmandu in A/C Car.
- A helpful porter with proper equipment (one porter for two people), if you need.
- Medical supplies (first aid kit). And regular oxygen saturation check up by oxymeter.
- All government taxes and office expenses.
- Added Value – (1) Dawn sleeping bag, Dawn Jacket to be returned after the trek (2) Waterproof duffel Bag, Walking Poles, quick dry T-shirt, Cap – to take away (3) Oxymeter to check your oxygen saturation and Heart beat with medical kit box carried by Guide (4) Satellite Phone for extremely remote destination
Cost Excludes of Nar Phu Valley Trek for Guide+B/B Package
- Nepal entry visa fee (you may easily issue the visa upon your arrival at International Airport – Kathmandu). You need 30$ dollar visa fee for 15 days, cash money will be easier.
- Kathmandu sightseeing entrance fee.
- Your Travel and medical insurance.
- All the alcoholic and non-alcoholic hot and cold drinks.
- Tips for the guide, porter and driver (Tipping is expected).
- All food and accommodation
- Anything not illustrated on the inclusion section
LUXURY PACKAGE
“Luxury package comes with comfortable trip possible in the Himalayan circumstances and inside Nepal. Every service we use for your Luxury package will be best available.”
Price for luxury package = USD $1590 per person – for Min 2 people in the group
COST DETAILS OF LUXURY PACKAGE
Cost Includes of Nar Phu Valley Trek for Luxury Package
- 3 night 5 star Hotel in Pokhara (according to the itinerary), B/B (bed and breakfast)
- Best available accommodations with Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner with all drink during the trek
- All necessary paper works (ACAP) entry permit & Trekker`s information management system (Tims) and Local fees; if applicable.
- Fluent English speaking and trained, Government license holder guide including all his salary, food, drinks, accommodation, transport and insurance during the trekking.
- Bus/Jeep Transportation to and from trekking start and ending point,with specific station shuttle service
- A helpful porter with proper equipment (one porter for one trekker).
- Medical supplies (first aid kit). And regular oxygen saturation check up by oxymeter.
- All government taxes and office expenses.
- Card processing fee for online payable amount
- Added Value – (1) Dawn sleeping bag, Dawn Jacket to be returned after the trek (2) Waterproof duffel Bag, Walking Poles, quick dry T-shirt, Cap – to take away (3) Oxymeter to check your oxygen saturation and Heart beat with medical kit box carried by Guide (4) Satellite Phone for extremely remote destination
- Guided sightseeing tour in Kathmandu in an A/C Car.
- Kathmandu sightseeing entrance fee, if applicable.
- All the non-alcoholic hot and cold drinks, tea or coffee.
- Tips for the guide, porter and driver.
Cost Excludes of Nar Phu Valley Trek for luxury package
- Nepal entry visa fee (you may easily issue the visa upon your arrival at International Airport – Kathmandu). You need 30$ dollar visa fee for 15 days, cash money will be easier.
- Your Travel and medical insurance.