Trip Highlights
- Discover Annapurna’s the majority remote and untouched region.
- Observe the Tibetan and Gurung culture and lifestyle of the area.
- Pass the Kang La 5,306 meters.
- Wild Animals likes: Monkeys, Mountains Goats, Himalayan Thar, Musk Deer and many other.
- One of the best Views from Kang La pass.
- Visit the Ancients Buddhist Monastery.
- Natural Hot spring at Chame Village.
- Delightful views of Waterfall with pine and Rhododendron forests.
- Visit to Gangapurna Lake.
- Top of the world's Highest Pass Thorong La (5,416m).
- Visit to Hindus and Buddhist temples at Muktinath.
- Domestic Airport at Jomsom.
Detail About Nar Phu Valley Via Annapurna Circuit Trek
The Nar Phu Valley via Annapurna Circuit trek is a thrilling trek in the Annapurna area that trails to the natural and remote valley on the north side of Nepal. A charming journey to the untouched and beautiful hidden valley offers stunning scenery of Annapurna Himalayas, joining high pass Kang-La Pass 5,320m, inaccessible villages of Nar and Phu, narrow hidden valley, cleft, marvelous rock shape, grassland, symbolic, antique Buddhist monasteries, glacier, flora and fauna and an inimitable local culture and lifestyle there.
The Nar Phu Valley and Annapurna Circuit trek is one of the best treks in the Nepal Himalayas; it lies between the two enormous trekking routes ACAP and MCAP regions. Our trip will be on foot through the wonderful local villages passing vibrant Tibetan Chortens and Buddhist prayer wall stones into the deep canyons with valleys of the Nar Phu and Annapurna. Nar Phu Valley trek is one of the enjoyable hidden resources that will give us a chance to spend with mountain villages. During this trek, we can observe the golden mountain with the sunrise and sunset.
Nar Phu Valley Trek with Annapurna Circuit Itinerary begins from Koto after a scenery drive to Besishar and Koto. The next day our journey to the hidden valley area of Nar and Phu. Ramble through the high alpine valley, and passing the lush jungle and meadows beside the way we will be capitalizing some of our time with local peoples and Buddhist Monks.
This Trek is an ideal journey, the main highlights of this trip are Nar and Phu Hidden Valley, Kang La Pass 5320m, the Ancients Buddhist Monasteries, Annapurna Mountains Views, the world's highest lake of silica, the World's highest pass of Thorong La 5416m, Visit to Buddhist and Hindus temple at Muktinath, Domestic Airport at Jomsom, and natural hot spring at Tatopani.
How difficult is this trek?
The Annapurna circuit trek with Nar Phu Valley is one of the renowned difficult trekking routes in Nepal. This trip includes uphill and downhill on rugged trails. However, this is one of the most rural parts of the Nepal Himalayas, where there is a hidden valley. The trail has some teahouses and homestays. Therefore, only a minority of travelers go on trek in these areas. This means you will rarely discover fellow trekkers. These issues add up to the difficulty level of this journey. Also, at high elevations, the risk of acute mountain sickness as well and you'll be trekking in elevations of above five thousand meters. You must be well physically and mentally prepared during this trek. You'll be walking over the challenging and risky terrain for 5 to 6 Hours a day.
Main Attractions of the Annapurna with Nar Phu Valley:
From the capital city of Kathmandu, you drive to Besishar and change the jeep to Koto at the beginning of your trek. The drive will be fantastic and long as well as beautiful scenery. You chance to see typical villages, lush green hills, dense forests, rivers, and waterfalls during the drive. After finishing your trek, you take a flight or Bus from Jomsom to Pokhara. You might be observing the entire of Annapurna range from flight or Bus windows. Also, another delightful drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu across the countryside.
Discover the Phu Gaon & Nar Gaon:
Nar and Phu Gaon are two separate remote villages in the hidden gem of the Annapurna region. Both villages are isolated and untouched by modernization. You can spend two nights and a full day in each place to visit the surroundings and take pleasure in the peaceful different way of life from your own.
Cross the two passes of Kang La and Throng La:
Along this journey. You will cross the two challenging passes of Kang La (Nar Phu) and Thorong La Pass (Annapurna circuit). Of them, Thorong La Pass is one of the most difficult ones. This is the highest-pass trekking trail in the world. The trekking trail to both Passes is hard and steep as well as rugged. From the top of passes, you might see the Magical views of the Annapurna ranges.
Manang Village:
The village of Manang is most popular in the Annapurna region. It is a part of the district as well. This village has more facilities, and nice rooms and hot showers. However, due to the high elevation, everything is expensive there. You will get to explore the typical houses in the Manang and travel around nearby ancient Buddhist monasteries, lakes caves, etc.
Muktinath Temple:
The Muktinath Temple is known as a Buddhist and Hindu pilgrimage place. It comes after crossing the high passes of Thorong la, all the way descending and reaching Muktinath. It is believed that taking a bath in the blessed faucets within the Muktinath temple sites would wash away all sins and get good upcoming. The residence of freedom, Mukti Kshetra is another name for this temple. This temple has 108 tapes, and thousands of pilgrimages bath under the tapes at the temple. During your trek, you will visit the Muktinath temple and ask for a blessing for yourself.
Trip Itinerary Expand All
- Walking Distance 8/9 Hours
- Maximum Height 1925 m
- Accommodation Hotel/Lodge/Tea House
After the breakfast, we will drive along the Kathmandu – Pokhara, Prithivi High way to Dumre and then we follow the narrow and paved road by the Marshyangdi River reach to Besishar. Again we will change the jeep or bus to Dharapani. It will be long and wonderful scenery of the lush green hills, rivers colorful terraced fields and small settlement areas. After then, r we will stay at Lodge.
- Day Meals Breakfast/Lunch & Dinner
- Walking Distance 6/7 Hours
- Maximum Height 2605 m
- Accommodation Hotel/Lodge/Tea House
Today will be more exciting day, we will pass the an amazing village of Bagarchhap, Danaque after then we will ascend and cross the wood bridge, again climb uphill to ramble on the pine and rhododendron forest, our trek will be continue to reach the timang village. This village has chance to see the delightful views of the Mt. Manaslu, which is the more than eight thousands peak. The trail again moves by lush forest and reach to Koto Village, we will spend overnight at Lodge.
- Day Meals Breakfast/Lunch & Dinner
- Walking Distance 6/7 Hours
- Maximum Height 3235 m
- Accommodation Hotel/Lodge/Tea House
After the delicious breakfast, we will check the Special Nar Phu Valley permit ACAP and TIMS Card. The trails offers the delightful views of Lamjung Himal and Annapurna II, after then our journey will be continue towards Meta, the trekking trail follow along the bank of soti Khola and goes through the dense forests. We will cross the few suspension bridges, and ascend on the pine and rhododendron forest then reach to Meta Village. We will spend a night at Lodge.
- Day Meals Breakfast/Lunch & Dinner
- Walking Distance 5-6 Hours
- Maximum Height 4050 m
- Accommodation Hotel/Lodge/Tea House
The trekking trail goes to ascend and descend and we will cross the several suspension bridges. The trail will take you to Kyang, where you will get to see the miscellany of the Khampa settlement. Then after you will walk along the phu Khola on a rugged trail and reach village. You will get to see the amazing landscape on the way journey to Phu Ghau.
- Day Meals Breakfast/Lunch & Dinner
- Walking Distance 5-6 Hours
- Maximum Height 4050 m
- Accommodation Hotel/Lodge/Tea House
Today is our rest day at Phu Ghau. We will go to explore the Himlung Base Camp, and spend few an hours on there, observing the local culture and traditions also we will go visit the ancient Buddhist Monastery, which is listed in the 108 world’s old Gompas. This Monastery is believed to the last monastery built by Karmapa Rinpoch. We will back to Hotel and we will stay overnight at Lodge.
- Day Meals Breakfast/Lunch & Dinner
- Walking Distance 5/6 Hours
- Maximum Height 4130 m
- Accommodation Hotel/Lodge/Tea House
After the breakfast, we will start our trek, the trail descends and cross the suspension bridges until you reach to Mahendra Pul. From there again will cross the suspension bridge over the lapche river, we will ascend by numerous Stupas and reach to Nar Village. From the Nar Village, if the skies are clear, you will able to see the views of Pisang peak and Annapurna ranges.
- Day Meals Breakfast/Lunch & Dinner
Another rest day in Nar Village, today also we will hike to small hill around 500 meters, then we back to Hotel and we will go to explore the village. You will look into the daily lifestyle of the local peoples and their culture.
- Walking Distance 7/8 Hours
- Maximum Height 3660 m
- Accommodation Hotel/Lodge/Tea House
An eerily morning we will have breakfast, after then our journey will be going long and exciting day, the trail we will ascend to kang la pass, from the top we will be able to see the delightful panoramic view of Annapurna ranges with wonderful landscape. We will enjoy very much with nature, we will spend few hours on the top for taking picture with mountains and landscape, after then we will descend to Nawal Village, where we can explore the ancient Buddhist temple and local lifestyle.
- Day Meals Breakfast/Lunch & Dinner
- Walking Distance 3/4 Hours
- Maximum Height 3545 m
- Accommodation Hotel/Lodge/Tea House
Today we will have very early morning breakfast, after then we will trek descend to near the Humde village and trek continue walko on bank of marsandi Khola, Braga Village and reach to Manang village, overnight at lodge.
- Day Meals Breakfast/Lunch & Dinner
- Walking Distance 5 / 6 Hours
- Maximum Height 4000 m
- Accommodation Hotel/Lodge/Tea House
Today, we will head to Yak Kharka, first we will pass through the beautiful village of Old Manang (Tanki manang) after then we will pass the an amazing Buddhist mani walls on the way, we will ascend and cross the suspension bridge, we trek continue to reach the Yak Kharka, we will stay overnight at Lodge.
- Day Meals Breakfast/Lunch & Dinner
- Walking Distance 5-6 Hours
- Maximum Height 4850 m
- Accommodation Hotel/Lodge/Tea House
After the delicious breakfast, we will start our journey; we head to Thorong Phedi and High Camp. We climb up to a ridge then head down and cross the suspension or wood bridge. After climbing up the mountain trail, we follow a narrow trail cross a slope and descend to Phedi, again we will ascend High Camp we will stay overnight at Lodge.
- Day Meals Breakfast/Lunch & Dinner
- Walking Distance 7/8 Hours
- Maximum Height 3810 m
- Accommodation Hotel/Lodge/Tea House
Today is one of the hard and most an exciting parts of the journey, we will be start an early morning, we ascend, from the high camp to Thorong La is world highest pass, it will takes around ¾ hours, while we reach to the top we will take a Group picture with the background of Thorong La pass Board and scenery mountains views. From the top we will cath the delightful views of Thorong Peak, Dhalagiri, Tukche Peak and many more white snow-capped mountains, We will enjoy and relax with nature, after then we trek continue to descending and reach to phedi, we will have lunch break there, then we trek continue to downhill, we cross the suspension bridge and reach to Muktinath we will stay overnight at Lodge.
- Day Meals Breakfast/Lunch & Dinner
- Walking Distance 5/6 Hours
- Maximum Height 2700 m
- Accommodation Hotel/Lodge/Tea House
Before the breakfast we will go to visit the muktinath temple, where we can see the Buddhist and Hindus temple on there. Muktinath temple is one of the most famous for Hindus and Buddhist people. While we enter on the temple, then we will explore the ancient Buddhist monastery and Hindus Temple. Where we will see the pray for the God. After visit the temple we back to hotel and we will have breakfast then after we trek continue to downhill pass the delightful village of Jharkot and Kagbeni and Ekle Bhatti, on the way joinery, today will be more exciting and explore the gigantic dry valley with white snow-capped mountains. As well as we follow Kali Gandaki River where we can find stone of Shaligram and trek continue to jomsom.
- Day Meals Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Walking Distance 7/8 Hours
- Maximum Height 830 m
- Accommodation Hotel
After the breakfast we will take a local bus from jomsom to pokhara, the route follow along the kali Gandaki River side to descending, we passes the delightful village of Marpha, Tukche, Lete, Ghasa, Tatopani Beni, from the beni to pokara we will drive on the peach road and reach to pokhara valley. Again change to Bus to Kathmandu.
- Day Meals Breakfast & Lunch
Cost Includes
- International Airport to Hotel and Airport Pick up and drop by private car / van / Jeep / Hiace depend on the Group Size.
- Transportation service from Kathmandu – Besishar by Bus.
- Chame - Besishar by sharing jeep.
- Jomsom – pokhara by Bus.
- Pokhara - kathmandu by Tourist Bus.
- All Meals on full Board basis BLD (Italian, Chinese, Indian, Nepali and many European delicious food lunches, dinner and breakfast) Choose by menu.
- Nar Phu valley Special Permit.
- ACAP (Annapurna Conservation Area Projet) Permit.
- Tims Card (Trekking Information Management System).
- Himalayan Local Guide team, Professional Honest, strong and Government trained English speaking Guide, His salary, three times the meals, Insurance and equipments, etc.
- Himalayan experienced strong and honest porters during the trek (2 Clients for 1 Porter).
- Trekking Lodges (Tea House or Home Stay) During the Trek.
- Assistant Guide for the group 5 or above.
- Approval of Certificate after the successful trekking.
- Supplementary energy bar, crackers, Cookies and Halls etc.
- Seasonal fruits likes; Apple, Oranges, pomegran and Blackberry etc.
- First Aid kit box (Guide will Carry it during the trekking).
Cost Excludes
- Cold drink, such as beer, mineral water, cock, Fanta and Whisky etc.
- Hot Tea and Coffee.
- Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone, WIFI, Hot Shower, Shopping etc.
- Your International air fare.
- Nepal visa fee. (15 Days -25 U$D, 30 Days — 40U$D and 90 Days — 100 U$D.
- Hotel in Kathmandu and pokhara with Lunch and Dinner.
- Trekking Equipments.
- Travel insurance that is just in case.
- Tips for Guide and porters.
Frequently Asked Questions Expand All
The main highest point of this Trek is 5416 meters.
Yes, you can do a private trek with our local trekking guide and Porters.
The best time to do the Nar Phu Valley via Annapurna Circuit trek is from (September – to October – November - to December), February – to March – April – to May).
TIMS Card (Trekking Information Management System), Nar Phu Valley, and ACAP (Annapurna Conservation Area Permit).
- Do not drink alcohol & smoke
- Walk slowly while you climb uphill
- Take garlic soup and ginger tea
- Drink water 3 to 4 liters per day
- Do acclimatization and rest
- Take a Diamox as per instructors if you have AMS symptoms
Yes, you can change your currency in Nepal; we will help you to exchange your currency
The trekkers need to be paid 13% of the full trip cost in advance and remaining of the funds for trekking can be made on arrival in Kathmandu. For the booking of your trek please kindly you may go through the system “BOOKING” form, click on there, and make your reservation.
Yes, you can get the internet; most of the tea house has Wi-Fi.
Yes, you can charge your camera battery and phone; they have electricity and Solar panels.
It is a moderate trek and normally, we have to walk for 10 to 15 days.
Yes, it is safe for solo female travel, our teams are responsible, and they are leading the solo travel through the Nepal Himalayas regions.
No, it is not possible to get an ATM and Bank along the Trek, so you must take Nepali currency from Kathmandu.
Yes, you need to take a sleeping bag during the trek; it is difficult to get a blanket on the lodges because so many Guides and porters do not have blankets.
Yes, of course, we will provide you with an experienced local trekking guide and porter’s team, who are from the same place or the Himalayas region. Our guide has detailed knowledge of the Himalayas, and is a government license holder, and speaks well English. Our porters are fully helpful and friendly.
Useful Information
Maximum High Elevation:
This trek is 780 meters to 5416 meters from the sea level. Nar Phu and Annapurna trek routes offer a vital high-altitude trekking experience with perspectives of remote villages, Culture, and nature. This journey's highest point reaches 5416 meters, Thorong la known as the top of the world's highest pass.
Weather conditions:
The temperature and weather conditions in these areas depend on the season. Less than 2000 meters, it gets warmer than higher ones. December, January, and February are cold and snowfall seasons in Nepal. However, June, July, and August are summer/Monsoon seasons with heavy rain and landslides. The Best time to trek in Nar Phu and Annapurna region is the Autumn Season (September, October, and November) and spring season (March, April, and May). This time the blue sky with Magical Himalayas ranges.
Transportation services:
The trek includes walking on the trekking, and road transportation. First, we take a local bus from Kathmandu to Besishar. After we change the sharing jeep with local people to Koto village, we take a bus from Jomsom to Pokhara, also have an alternative to reach Pokhara by flight; but the cost is not included in our Package trip. We take a tourist bus from Pokhara to Kathmandu.
Meals & accommodation during the trekking:
Along the journey, you get the local teahouses and Homestay during the trek. You will stay most of the Teahouses overnight. Twin rooms are available, but season time, it is hard to get a single room. Even if you get one, the cost will be high or double. The rooms are cozy and well-managed. There will be basic facilities.
During the trek, you can find the basic meals at teahouses or Home stay, they provide the menu, and you may choose the foods yourself. Dal Bhat Tarkari is the most staple and energizing food that will keep you more on throughout the journey. Also, you get Noodle soup, Fried Noodles, MOMO, Chowmin, Spaghetti, Bread, Macaroni, Fried eggs or any style, or many more items.
Safe drinking water:
You get a bottle of Mineral water at a shop or teahouse along the trip, but the price is high because mineral water must be brought from the city by porter carry. When you reach a very high place, the price will be too high, so we do not advise drinking bottles of Mineral water. If you are worried about the drinking water along the trek, No worries, we have some suggestions can use the purify tablet for per litter one tablet, or you can use the filtering pump. You can refile from the tape or River.
Local Guide and Porters Team:
We provide you Guide, and porters’ team as part of our 14-day trekking plan alongside the trekking. This trek route required the Government register license certificated trekking guide. We managed the expert trekking guide who led groups up the Nar and Annapurna regions, porters from the Himalayas areas.
We provide you with two trekkers for one porter who will carry your luggage of 15 to 20kg. If you are an expert trekker with luggage you can carry on yourself and save money on the porter's salary. But this trip is not an easy route; we recommend to clients that one porter will be enough for two trekkers. Also, you can enjoy it without big luggage. It is an alternative idea.
Permits Required:
As an adventure journey in remote regions, trekking in the Nepal Himalayas requires obtaining assured permits. Remember, you’ll be trekking in a restricted area. So you have to be in a minimum of at least two trekkers needed the special permit. The following two permits are needed for trekkers:
- Special Nar Phu Valley Permit.
- Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP) permits.
Our company will obtain the permits for you before the trek. These two permits are included in our package, so do not worry about it.
TREKKING EQUIPMENT LIST:
Body Clothing:
- Sleeping Bag
- Down Jacket
- Three pairs of trekking t-shirts
- Long sleeved shirts
- Thermal Shirt for Colder place
- Fleece Jacket
- Warm wool Sweaters
- Waterproof and windproof Jacket
- Cotton Trekking pants with folding
- Waterproof and windproof pants
Head and Face:
- Sun Hat
- Wool or fleece hat
- Headlight
- Sunglass
- Sunscreen 50
- Face wipes and towel
List of Foot wears:
- Trekking Boats
- ¾ Paris Preferably Cotton Socks
- Crampon
- One pairs extra Sport Shoes
Necessary Gears:
- Gaiters just in case if snow
- Gloves and Thick Gloves
- Big rucksack above the 40 L
- Waterproof Bag Cover
- Rain Coat
- Trekking Pole (if you needed)
- Laundry Soap
- Shampoo
- Toothbrush
- Toilet papers
- Water peals
- Bottle for drinking water
- Pen and Note Book
- Copy and Tourist Guide Book
- Camera
- Battery charger
- Memory card
- Cell Phone and Charger
- Money Wallet
- Altimeters and Playing card
First aid Kid:
- Diamox
- Cotton bandages
- Paracetamol
- Painkillers
- Loperamide to Control diarrhea (just in Case).
- Water purified tablets
- Lozenges
- Elastic bandages
- Thermometer
- Moleskin and sling.
Trip Review
Our hiking Trip in the nar-phu Valley Via Annapurna Circuit trek with amar was really great. He organised all the permits and catched us up at the Airport and brought us to Koto, where our Trek startet. Amar knew a lot about hiking and the trek ahead of us and he knew how to set breaks and were to rest for lunch. He was also never tired to tell us some interesting facts about the area or translated the conversations we had with the locals. It was a good way to get in touch with the nature and the people. What was really great about the Trip was the fact, that it was not all planned through strictly, we mostly planned the next day together after dinner. And, last but not least, we enjoyed a lot playing cards together :)
