Nar-Phu valley Trekking
The remoteness of the Nar Phu valley and its proximity to Tibet has meant that the people and their culture have remained more akin to Tibet than Nepal. This also means that snow leopards and blue sheep are often seen in the area. We visit both Nar and Phu villages before crossing the Kang La Pass with magnificent views of the Annapurna. Around Manang we can join the main Annapurna trail for a couple of days, After we set off on the second half of the trek.
In exotic door to Nar-Phu,/Narphu valley Trekking, has been opened to visitors only since 2003. This is one of the best regions for viewing majestic mountains in the high land. The Phu is the most beautiful medieval village where you can learn the real life styles of Bhote communities enjoy and have a pleasure of the fabulous and typical landscape of the valley. Narphu valley Trekking begins from Koto via walking through a unique Marsyandi valley. It could cover Annapurna circuit in four weeks.
The Nar and Phu valleys are newly opened, spectacular regions of ethnically-Tibetan inhabitants. Trekking the standard Annapurna circuit, the bridge leading over the Marshyangdi River to the steep portals of the Nar Phu valley system 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. Two long days of walking from the border of Tibet, this region was first explored by Tilman in the 1950s. Closed to 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 upper Manang, staying at the winter settlement of Nar, and visit one of the most unvisited and most interesting regions in the Tibetan Buddhist world.
Although the normal circuit of Annapurna is a magnificent route, this new circular trek offers a wild and remote alternative including the newly-opened Nar and Phu Valleys and Tilicho Lake.
Trip Information
| Duration of the trek: |
20 Days |
| Group Size: |
2 +people |
| Specialty Categories: |
Hikking and Trekking |
| Max. Elevation: |
4130m |
| Trek Grade: |
Moderate |
| Best Season : |
March- December |
| Airfare Included: |
No |
| Tour Customizable: |
Yes |
| Cost Per Person: |
USD 1375 |
Itinerary in Detail
Day 01: Drive from Kathmandu to Besi Sahar (07 hrs). Camp. all Full board meals while on the trekking.
Day 02: Trek from Besisahar to Ghermu phant (05 hrs).
Day 03: Trek from Ghermuphant to Tal (05 hrs).
Day 04: Trek from Tal to Dankyu (05 - 06 hrs).
Day 05: Trek from Dankyu to Koto (05-06 hrs).
Day 06: Trek from Koto to Meta (04-05 hrs).
Day 07: Trek from Meta to Kyang (05 hrs).
Day 08: Trek from Kyang to Phu (04 hrs). Camp.
Day 09: Exploration day in Phu.(Tashilakhang Monastery, Kyauchyu Water Fall, Pasture Lang).
Day 10: Trek from Phu to Checko (05 hrs).
Day 11: Trek from Check to Nar (04 hrs).
Day 12: Trek to Kangla Pass (5100m/16,320 ft) & Ngawal (06hrs)
Day 13: Trek from Ngawal to Manang (05-06 hrs).
Day 14: Rest day in Manang. Camp. (Explore day Khangsur Village or Kecho Lake or Milarepa Cave.).
Day 15: Trek from Manang to Pissang Via Humde(Trek can end here if clients want to take a flight to Pokhara from here)
Day 16: Trek to Bagarchhap (04-05 hrs).
Day 17: Trek to Chamje (04 hrs).
Day 18: Trek to Bahundanda(04-05 hrs).
Day 19: Trek to Khudi fare well party(03 hrs) easy day.
Day 20: Bus drive to kathamnu 5hrs.
10% discount for 2012
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Price Includes:
| 01. |
Annapurna Conservation entry permit ACA |
| 02. |
Restricted area trekking permit |
| 03. |
Land transportation to and from |
| 04. |
Accommodation in lodges/tented during the trek |
| 05. |
A Professional Trekking guide and required number of porter (s), Essential equipment. |
| 06. |
Airport pick up and drop. |
| 07. |
Safe Drinking Water |
| 08. |
Full board Meals while in the trekking |
| 09. |
TIMS (Trekkers Information Management System) |
Price Excludes:
| 01. |
Personal expenses |
| 02. |
Insurance and Tips |
| 03. |
Emergency evacuation by Helicopter, Airport tax and custom clearance |
| 04. |
Alternative transportation in case of heavy rain, landslide, strike, road blockade etc. |