Annapurna Nar Phu Valley trekking is an out-most adventurous walk where it involves crossing two scenic high passes first over Kang-la at 5,240 m and next highest point of the adventure on top Thorang-La above 5,416 m high. The unbeatable scenery and panorama of mountains, hills, valleys,s and dales, a country of fascination never seen in many parts of the world, truly an awe-inspiring adventure with much to see and observe on the wild and beautiful Annapurna Nar Phu Valley Trek. Matchless views and rich cultural villages of Buddhism religion with unique dramatic country landscapes are the few interesting places with many beautiful areas to observe and enjoy in this awesome journey on Annapurna Nar Phu Valley Trek.
The adventure starts with an exciting drive from Kathmandu to reach Nepal Mid West around the low valley of Marsyangdi River at Lamjung district, then following the river for sometimes passing lovely farm villages of Jagat-Dharapani and Timang to Koto, where our walk diverts from the main trekking trails of popular and famous Annapurna circuit. Entering into a gorge covered within enchanting woodland of rhododendron-pines-oaks and fir tree lines as the gorge opens into a picturesque wide valley at Nar and Phu areas, where we will have enough time to visit its time-forgotten villages and monasteries around isolated and remote areas of Annapurna Himalaya. Then head towards Kang-la pass to reach back at scenic Manang valley where the walk leads through the main Manang village with incredible scenery of snow-capped peaks and heading towards our next high pass Thorang-La to reach Mustang areas around holy Muktinath Temple and Jomsom. Jomsom is a large town and headquarters town of Mustang areas inhabited by Thakli people the origin of the Kaligandaki River valley on an Old Trans-Himalayan Salt Trade route of Nepal and Tibet.
From Jomsom, our adventure concludes by taking a sweeping and scenic short flight to the picturesque city of Pokhara, a beautiful and leading tourist spot with high Annapurna Himalaya and lakes that makes Pokhara one of the most magnificent countries in the whole Himalaya. After an enjoyable time in and around Annapurna Himalaya, an exciting drive brings you back to Kathmandu with a memorable experience of a lifetime adventure on the Annapurna Nar Phu Valley Trek.
On arrival by respective airlines where our guide and staff receives you for a short drive to your hotel in the hub of busy Kathmandu, with hotels in a quiet environment after getting refresh in your rooms our guide will brief on treks-hotels with necessary information.
Morning departs from the hotel for a scenic long overland drive towards Nepal Mid West journey leads past many farm villages and town and then leaves the main Kathmandu and Pokhara highway entering towards Lamjung district at Besisar town (headquarter of Lamjung areas).
From here drive continues on a dirt road to Khudi, Bulbule, and Nagdi following the Marsyangdi River upstream, and through rice terraces to reach Syange for an overnight stop.
First-day walk of the adventure begins with a climb after leaving the Marsyangdi River below at Syange to reach Jagat village, a walk for a few hours to Jagat village with many lodges for trekkers.
From Jagat village, our route leads on a winding path to Chamje and back to join at Marsyangdi River, and then crossing towards the forested area, with views of Annapurna and Manaslu mountain ranges, as our walk advances on a wide path to Tal Besi.
A short stop for refreshment or lunch break, a few hour's walks from Tal takes you to Dharapani village for an overnight stop, Dharapani is a nice village situated on a junction of the Annapurna circuit and Manaslu trekking trail.
From Dharapani walk on the wide winding trail into a rhododendron and pine forest following on the path to Bagachap and Danque villages, and then an hour climb to Timang village entering more Buddhist cultural villages with super views of Mt. Manaslu.
From Timang a few hours' trek to Koto for an overnight stop, with time to visit Chame headquarter town of Manang district.
After a pleasant stop at Dharmasala, the walk continues towards the higher area, leading north towards Phu region in the complete wilderness with chances of seeing some wildlife the rare blue sheep and snow leopards with other animals, the walk passes several cattle herder’s shades and huts to reach at Kyang for an overnight stop.
From Kyang village, a morning walk to Phu valley and the main Phu village, is one of the highlights of this trip, as the walk continues towards Phu Khola upstream and descends to a river walking along the river banks, on leaving the river leading uphill into a wide glacial valley and at Phu village for an overnight stop.
A necessary rest day with acclimatization at this high altitude, before reaching higher altitude at Kangla and Thorang la passes, hike around the interesting villages of Tashilkhang and Samdu Choling Monastery with Kyauchyu waterfall, people of Nar / Phu villages have years of strong Tibetan influence with Tibetan lifestyle its rich traditions and culture.
From Phu, the walk heads towards Nar village after an interesting and fascinating time at Phu and with friendly locals, our route retraces back the same trail with a descent to a narrow gorge, and then the walk leads downstream at Phu Khola, into smaller villages with Buddhist mani walls and Chortens, then finally heading towards a flat ground of Nar Phedi for an overnight stop.
Today's trek leads to the last village at Nar Gaon, from Nar Phedi walk continues towards Phu Kola, and then reaches a suspension bridge over Phu Khola (stream), from the bridge a steep uphill climb to reach a ridge for an hour and with a gentle path for few hours to reach at Nar village for the overnight stop.
The morning walk continues after Naar village, leading away from the village area into a small woodland of firs and pine trees, after leaving tree lines towards arid and windswept terrain, walk slowly due to the high altitude and then reaching Temdenzon khola, carry on for another few hours on a nice path to reach at the base of Kang la pass, which is at 4,530 meters for an overnight stop if there’s no accommodation with lodge facilities it will be in tents on a flat grassy field.
A Big Day with an early morning start to traverse the first pass of this adventurous trip, offering striking views of Pisang Peak and Chulu Far East Peak, then crossing a stream then it leads to an uphill walk towards the top of Kangla pass at 5,322 meters, the top of Kangla Pass offers fantastic views of scenic country-scapes including Annapurna range, Chulu Peaks, Lamjung Himal and several peaks of North West Himalayan range, after a marveling the views, walk descend to Julu village and then reaching at Ngawal village for an overnight stop.
Morning from Ngawal village catching views of Pisang and Chulu peaks with Annapurna II towards the south direction, here altitude gains slowly as walk leads overlooking views of Annapurna II and III, Gangapurna Chulu’s and Pisang peak. From a high ridge downhill to Hongde village or further to Braga, just before Manang visit an old Braga monastery where you can witness old Buddhist relics, ancient wall paintings, and frescos with grand views of Annapurna Himalaya, from here an hour's walk to reach Manang village.
Around Manang houses are built in the traditional Tibetan style, Manang people are known for their rich culture and traditions. Manang, a large village in the area located on a windswept valley by the bank of Marsyangdi River beneath the towering Annapurna II-III and Gangapurna mountain range, a nice walk uphill for views of Gangapurna Glacier and Manang Emerald Lake.
After a good time at Manang and around high Nar-Phu, the morning leads to Yak Kharka, an interesting and scenic high-altitude trek with a grand view of snowcapped mountains, then crossing a small stream river to reach Yak Kharka, a small settlement with views of Gangapurna, Annapurna III and Chulu Peaks.
As our walk advance heading a higher area and get close to the base of Thorang-la, crossing a bridge and then a climb above Jarjung stream, to reach Thorang Phedi, after rest and possible lunch stop an hour steep climb takes you to our high overnight stop at Thorang High Camp.
Our tough and big day of adventure after early breakfast walks a steep climb to reach on top of Thorang-la at 5,416 m, marked with thousands of Buddhist color prayer flags where a signboard is placed with the name and altitude of Thorang-La Pass.
The top offers spectacular views of landscapes and high snowcapped peaks with the Dhaulagiri Mountains, and then a long descent takes you to Muktinath above 3,800 m.
Holy Muktinath areas for overnight stops, regarded as a sacred spot for both Hindus and Buddhists, the name Muktinath means ‘place for Nirvana or Liberation’.
From Muktinath, the rest of the journey is easy on gradual downhill hills with a big drop of 1,200m to reach Kaligandaki river valley, walking on vast windswept Kaligandaki river valley to reach Jomsom, headquarter town of Mustang region with a small airstrip above Kaligandaki River.
An afternoon with time for a walk around Jomsom town, home of Thakali people within Kaligandaki River valley famous for apple orchards and garden as well for delicious apples and products like cider, brandy, and juice a delightful town for walks around the street with shops and stores.
From Jomsom, a morning short and scenic flight ending our final day of the great adventure, with an exciting flight to reach beautiful Pokhara for an overnight stop by the clam Phewa Lake. Pokhara is a popular touristic destination blessed with natural beauty and picturesque scenery of mountains-hills and lakes.
Morning an early drive back to Kathmandu on an interesting highway with the exciting journey as the drive leads through rural farm villages and towns with views of mountains after six
hour drive ending at Kathmandu, then transfer to your respective hotels.
Your final and last day in amazing Nepal in the country of high Himalaya with remarkable time and adventure on Annapurna Nar Phu Valley Trek, depart from the hotel for your onward destinations flying homeward bound.
Service Types
Compare the available package types and choose the service level that matches your comfort, budget, and support needs.
Annapurna Nar Phu Valley Trek package is the most appropriate package. the daily walking hours typically range from 6 to 7 hours. This can increase or decrease depending on the trekker's pace and the difficulty of the trail. The trail is strenuous, with many ups and downs, and high altitude, so it is important to pace yourself and take frequent breaks. The distance will be 10 to 12 km every day.
Annapurna Nar Phu Valley Trek is considered a challenging trek. our trek package itinerary involves trekking through steep terrains and high altitudes up to 5416. this trek is suitable for passionate trekkers, Positive attitude, excellent health, and strong determination are required for a successful finish. Also need some hiking experience before attempting the Annapurna Nar Phu trek.
Yes, you need a trekking permit for the Annapurna Base Camp trek. The Annapurna Conservation Area Permit (ACAP)and TIMS card (trekking information management system ) is required for all trekkers in the Annapurna region, The permit can be obtained from the Nepal Tourism Board or authorized trekking agencies in Nepal.
Yes, you can go to the Annapurna Nar Phu Valley trek without any prior trekking experience. However, we recommend retaining basic physical and mental fitness to climb on this trek. It is also recommended to be prepared for the varying weather conditions and It is always better to go with a trekking guide who can provide assistance and support.
Cellular network coverage in the Annapurna Nar Phu Valley trek can be patchy, with limited or no coverage in some areas. Sometimes Cell-Phone does work and don'ts as Nepal is a hilly and mountainous country with a deep gorge and valley, where cell phone works on high hills, and might not when in a deep gorge hidden by hills and mountains.
However, it is still possible to find network coverage at some of the villages along the trek route and at higher altitudes. It's a good idea to carry a satellite phone for emergency communication.
During the Annapurna Nar Phu Valley trek, the drinking water sources along the trail are generally not considered safe for drinking without treatment. Mountain eco treks provide water purification tablet which is safe for a drink. we highly recommended to you that it is better to carry a thermos with boiled and filtered water.
There is no age limit for the Annapurna Nar Phu Valley trek, but all trekkers must be physically fit and able to handle the trail conditions. This is a challenging trek, with long day hikes at high altitudes, so individuals should have a good level of fitness and be prepared for strenuous activity. Children under 12 must be accompanied by a parent. People with pre-existing medical conditions should consult a doctor before starting the trek.
Yes, it is highly recommended to have travel insurance for the Annapurna Nar Phu Valley trek. Travel insurance is essential for incidental expenses during the travel. It reduces financial risks and protects travelers from certain losses.
unexpected events such as illness, injury, or natural disasters can occur. Having a comprehensive travel insurance policy can provide coverage for medical expenses, evacuation, trip cancellation, and other potential issues. We strongly recommend travel insurance for your protection. It's important to carefully review the policy and ensure that it covers the activities you'll be undertaking on the trek,
Most items served at teahouses are freshly prepared and healthy.
For breakfast, they serve oats, Tibetan bread, chapati, bread, hash browns, and eggs in different styles. You will also have a choice of tea or coffee. For lunch, and dinner, there are plenty of dishes available, like fried noodles, traditional dal-bhat (typical Nepali food) Sherpa stew, steamed or fried Mo: Mo (dumplings with vegetable or meat filling), pasta, pizza, paratha, burgers, and more. Those who are vegan will be pleased to hear that the food available on the trek is suitable for your dietary needs.
Accommodation during the Annapurna Nar Phu Valley trek is usually in teahouses or lodges along the trail. These offer basic rooms with two beds even a shared bathroom, Luxury lodges: are generally not found in the Nar Phu Valley, as it is considered a remote trekking destination.
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Supplement Charge: On our adventure and holiday tour with trekking packages, rooms in the lodge on route or tents are provided on twin sharing basis. For a single room supplement charge will be imposed on the client who does not have another tour participant to share a room/tent with.
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If the company cancels your trip due to unforeseen circumstances like bad unfavorable weather, natural disasters, conflict, trail bad conditions (landslides), etc., we will refer you to an alternative trip of a similar standard. Even if this doesn’t fit your interest, all payments paid by you to our company will be refunded. But remember, any other expenses incurred by you as a result of the booking are entirely your responsibility.
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The company extends its best hand to see your convenience at all times, as, this is an Adventure Travel Holiday and you will be traveling into a remote Himalayan Destination, weather conditions in the Himalayas can be unpredictable sometimes. Local availability of porters/yaks or any other means of transport vehicle breakdown, road condition, or local strikes can contribute to the need for change or even delays at times in the itinerary.
However, we will do everything in our capacity to see that you are inconvenienced as little as possible during such events: which are beyond our control. As such, no claim of refund will be entertained including early return from the trip or change in the itinerary due to unforeseen reasons. All your return expenses including Hotel bills where applicable or extra transport costs will have to be borne by yourself.
We put us every effort to ensure your comfortable traveling of yours, but it is a must to understand that what you might be accustomed to in the western affluent countries, the Himalayan countries can’t afford such facilities. Weather is another factor that directly impacts your journey. Hence, patience in mind, enthusiasm, and proper preparation before the head must venture into the journey.
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You must obtain comprehensive travel & medical insurance package against natural calamity, helicopter evacuation, personal accident, trip cancellation, etc. This is strongly suggested to all esteemed booking clients.
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To make alterations to any trekking/tour itinerary, prior notice is requested. You’re advised to stay in touch with us thus. Occasionally, you may be obliged to do so on the route under certain circumstances for instance bad weather, etc.
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On any account, we’re answerable for any loss or damage of your luggage or property belonging to you even when shouldered by porters, vehicles,
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All necessary documents should be presented in sequence for example to issue visas, necessary permits, etc. We’re not accountable in case of any trip formality not being completed in time before the trip departs in the absence of essential papers and documents.
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Your safety and satisfaction are our prime concerns. We, therefore, carry out our responsibility honestly & sincerely to ensure your holiday is trouble-free, as well as you have desired. Nevertheless, unless stated otherwise, the trip may be changing under uncertain and inherent circumstances such as landslides, road blockage, flood, snow political unrest, cancellation of flight, delayed arrival, sickness or accidents, etc. Any extra cost incurred there is your responsibility and should be borne on the spot.
Flight Delay / Cancellation:
There is more or less possibility of flight delay or postponement for unpredictable weather in Himalayan regions which could happen, in particular, Everest region (Lukla), Kanchenjunga area at Taplejung, Mustang area at Jomsom and far northwest, Dolpa, Simikot, and Jumla region, etc. if the flight is canceled or get delayed, mountain eco treks are not responsible for the extra expenses, we can manage alternative arrangement on request which may demand other extra costs.
Age Group:
No bar on ages, however, children below 16 years require family, guardians, or parents to accompany which includes elderly people of 60 -70 yrs of age, this is only for short moderate treks and tours.
For longer treks, elderly people should refer their doctors with a medical certificate to book the trek if one is physically and medically fit.
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Trekking Permits for Conservation Areas, National Parks, and Restricted Areas.
All trekkers are required to carry a Trekkers' Information Management System Card (TIMS card). It is available from the Tourist Services Centre in Kathmandu: Sun – Fri 10:00 – 13:00 and 14:00 – 17:00. requires two passport photographs. (Trekking agencies provide cards for their clients.) Show it at checkpoints on trekking routes.
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The permits are issued by the Central Immigration Office and require two working days, your original passports (not facsimiles), and two photographs. Costs range from US$10/week to US$500/10 days plus substantial additional amounts for each additional day. These will be procured by your chosen trekking agency. Offices are open daily, but with restricted hours on Saturdays.
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