- Trip Code : NTE-NP8
- Trip Duration : 19 Days
- Trip Level : Strenuous
- Trip Max Altitude : 5416
- Trip Start Location : Pokhara
- Trip End Location : Pokhara
- Trip Route : Kathmandu-Jajat-Manang-Jomson-Pokhara
- Trip Best Season : March-June & August-November
Trip Highlights
- Adventurous camping trek towards the beautiful Narphu Valley.
- Observe Tibetan culture and lifestyle of Buddhism.
- Amazing landscape views.
- Explore Annapurna's most remote and untouched region.
- Sightseeing around the Kathmandu Valley including UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Trip Information
Trekking through the wild and unexplored vicinity of the northern Annapurna region is what the Nar Phu Valley trek in Nepal is all about. One of the most famous and fascinating destinations in Nepal the Nar Phu Valley Trek. It is also one of the most sought-after adventurous treks which investigates the hidden valley of Nar Phu and provides you an outstanding experience of genuine wilderness and culture. The Nar Phu Valley is fused with the remote villages, the Kang La Pass, unique Himalayan culture, narrow canyons, lovely lush forests, amazing rock formations, Yaks, Monasteries, and many more. Trekking in a unique and picturesque hidden area behind the northern Annapurna region and around the high Manang valley is really awe-inspiring.
Naturally blessed, the Nar Phu Valley is well known for outdoor lovers due to its wild remoteness and isolated location. The Nar Phu Valley Trek provides us a rare opportunity to explore the Himalayan Wilderness that has its unique features, a mix of ancient Buddhist culture, and raw Himalayan nature. The mountain people and their interesting Tibetan culture and practice their own form of Buddhism is really spectacular to witness. Visiting virtually untouched villages that are surrounded by around 7000m peaks provides you with a sense of contentment during the trail. Explore around the secret valleys of Nar Phu just north of the Annapurna and reach new heights while trekking through 2 high altitude passes: the Thorong and Kang La is another amazing thing that the Nar Phu valley offers us. Opened in 2003 these trails never fail to astonish in terms of views and adventure. During the Nar Phu Valley Trek, we can observe high-altitude residents and their way of life and gain a new respect for their culture.
The Nar Phu Valley trek is the perfect experience for nature lover and their desire to experience something different. Many trails and routes are still undiscovered in this region and offer a great opportunity to those who love adventure. A perfect display of amazing mountains and Himalayas such as; Mt. Machhapuchre (Fishtail), Mt. Annapurna massif, Mt. Dhaulagiri range, Mt. Tilicho, Mt. Lamjung makes this trek full of wonders and experiences. This trek starts from Chamje after a 9 hours scenic drive from Kathmandu and the route lets us hike up the same trail as the Annapurna Circuit. During the trek, you will witness high snow-peaks, high altitude grazing settlements, ancient villages, renowned Tashi Lhakhang Gompa, high alpine valley above Phu, and many more.
Short Itinerary
- Day 1 - Arrival in Kathmandu (1,300m/4,428ft).
- Day 2 - Kathmandu: Sightseeing and Trek Preparation for next day.
- Day 3 - Kathmandu to Jagat Drive (1100m/3608ft): 8-9 hours
- Day 4 - Jagat to Dharapani (1,960m/6,430ft): 7-8 hours
- Day 5 - Dharapani to Koto (2,610m/8,563ft): 5-6 hours
- Day 6 - Koto to Meta (3,560m/11,680ft): 7-8 hours
- Day 7 - Meta to Phu Gaon (4,250m/13,944ft): 7-8 hours
- Day 8 - Acclimatization at Phu Gaon
- Day 9 - Phu Gaon to Nar (4,110m/13,484ft): 6-7 hours
- Day 10 - Acclimatization and preparation at Nar
- Day 11 - Nar to Kang La Pass (5,322m/17,460ft) to Ngwal (3,660m/12,008ft): 7-8 hours
- Day 12 - Ngwal to Manang (3,540m/11,614ft): 4-5 hours
- Day 13 - Manang to Yak Kharka (4,110m/13,484ft): 3-4 hours
- Day 14 - Yak Kharka to Thorong Phedi (4,600m/15,092ft): 3-4 hours
- Day 15 - Thorong Phedi to Thorong La (5,416m/17764ft) to Muktinath (3,800m/12,467ft): 7-8 hours
- Day 16 - Muktinath to Jomsom (2,715m/8,910ft): 5-6 hours
- Day 17 - Jomsom to Pokhara Flight (827m/2,700ft): 30 min flight
- Day 18 - Pokhara to Kathmandu (1,300m/4,428ft): 5-6 hours’ drive
- Day 19 - Final departure from Nepal
- Day 1 Arrival in Kathmandu (1,300m/4,428ft).
- Day 2 Kathmandu: Sightseeing and Trek Preparation for next day.
- Day 3 Kathmandu to Jagat Drive (1100m/3608ft): 8-9 hours
- Day 4 Jagat to Dharapani (1,960m/6,430ft): 7-8 hours
- Day 5 Dharapani to Koto (2,610m/8,563ft): 5-6 hours
- Day 6 Koto to Meta (3,560m/11,680ft): 7-8 hours
- Day 7 Meta to Phu Gaon (4,250m/13,944ft): 7-8 hours
- Day 8 Acclimatization at Phu Gaon
- Day 9 Phu Gaon to Nar (4,110m/13,484ft): 6-7 hours
- Day 10 Acclimatization and preparation at Nar
- Day 11 Nar to Kang La Pass (5,322m/17,460ft) to Ngwal (3,660m/12,008ft): 7-8 hours
- Day 12 Ngwal to Manang (3,540m/11,614ft): 4-5 hours
- Day 13 Manang to Yak Kharka (4,110m/13,484ft): 3-4 hours
- Day 14 Yak Kharka to Thorong Phedi (4,600m/15,092ft): 3-4 hours
- Day 15 Thorong Phedi to Thorong La (5,416m/17764ft) to Muktinath (3,800m/12,467ft): 7-8 hours
- Day 16 Muktinath to Jomsom (2,715m/8,910ft): 5-6 hours
- Day 17 Jomsom to Pokhara Flight (827m/2,700ft): 30 min flight
- Day 18 Pokhara to Kathmandu (1,300m/4,428ft): 5-6 hours’ drive
- Day 19 Final departure from Nepal
Price Includes
- Airport / Hotel / Airport pick up & drop off service by a private tourist vehicle.
- Standard twin-sharing accommodation in a three-star hotel in Kathmandu including breakfast (2 nights).
- Guesthouse accommodation during the trek in mostly twin-share and occasionally dormitory-style rooms
- All standard meals during the trek ( Breakfasts, Lunches and Dinners).
- Local gov licensed English-speaking trekking guide.
- The required number of local staff and porters to carry your luggage during the trek. We assign one porter for every two guests.
- Food, accommodation, salary, insurance, equipment and medicine for all staff.
- Annapurna Conservation permits and TIMS permit for trekking.
- Ground Transport service from Kathmandu - Jajat-Pokhara - Kathmandu
- Free Nepal Travel duffel/kit bag and sun hat (yours to keep).
- All our government taxes, vat, tourist service charges.
- Official expenses.
Price Does not Include
- Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu. Depending on your budget, it may cost about USD 15 to USD 20 per person.
- Travel Insurance(compulsory!), which covers emergency high-altitude rescue and evacuation (See the travel insurance page.)
- International airfare and airport departure tax (See the international flights page.)
- Nepal entry visa - You can obtain the visa easily upon your arrival Airport in Kathmandu
- Tourist Visa with Multiple Entries for 15 days can be obtained by paying USD 25 or equivalent foreign currency.
- Similarly, Tourist Visa with Multiple Entries for 30 days and 90 days can be obtained by paying USD 40 and 100 respectively. Please bring 2 copies of passport size photos.)
- Alcoholic, hot and cold drinks.
- Personal trekking equipment.
- Tips for trekking staff and driver (tipping is expected).
- others expenses that are not mentioned in the 'Price Includes' section.
Trekking equipment and clothing needed for this trek
- Warm fleece hat with ears cover or balaclava.
- Sun hat and scarf to cover face.
- Good polarized sunglass (uv protector).
- Cold proof polypropylene tshirt (2/2 half and full sleeve).
- Wind proof fleece jacket and thermal down tshirt.
- Waterproof shell jacket and Gore-tex jacket.
- Light weight poly-liner gloves and wool or fleece gloves(1 pair each).
- A pair of expedition mittens.(waterproof shell).
- Underwears.
- Light weight cotton pants and hiking shorts.(1 pair each)
- A pair of light and expedition thermal bottoms.
- A pair of fleece trousers and A pair of waterproof shell pants.(breathable fabric)
- A pair of socks.(Thin lightweight inner and thick warm wool hiking socks).
- Hiking shoes with spare laces.
- Light sandals/shoes for camp.
- Headlamp (with extra battries and bulbs)
- Basic First Aid Kit
- Large plastic bags.
- 2 water bottles.(1 liter each)
- Toiletries and Medium size towel.
- Face and body moisturizer
- 1 medium rucksack (50-70 liters/3000-4500 cubic inches)
- A small day trek bag( with combination lock).
- Small padlocks for duffel bags.
- Books, Games, Binoculars. (Optional).
The price per person for the Small group Journey is fixed as stated below. There is also the option of private and tailor made journey best suited for you, your family and friends. The discount is subjected to increase with the number of people in your group. Bigger the group better the discount so group bookings are highly encouraged.
Frequently Asked Questions
- All your departure is guaranteed to run?
- Do I need to tip my guide and porters? How much would that be?
- Can I add extra days to my trek or trip?
- Do you use Yaks and porters on the trek or do we carry all of our own gear?
- Will there be a place to store items clothing not require for the trek?
- Can I charge my digital camera, mobile or other equipment on my trip?
- Is there any communication while we are on trekking?
- Do you guys have a PAC portable altitude chamber?
- If I am sick can I continue the trek next day after a day rest?
- What if I am badly sick in the Mountain?
- Is Nepal Travel Expedition staff insured?
- What safety measures are in place? What safety equipment do your guides carry with them on the trek to deal with altitude sickness/accident?
- Do your guide have trekking guide certificate from the government tourism center? Have they received first aid training for high altitude?
- What is the weather and temperature like in trekking?
- What is the best session for this trekking?
- What is your cancellation policy?
- Is it possible to reserve a trip now pay deposit later or do I have to pay deposit at booking reservation?
- Do we book own international flights to and from Nepal?
- What mode of transportation do you use?
- How much additional money do I need per day for the trek?
- What are the opportunity will I have for the shower along the trek?
- What is the drinking water facilities in the mountain?
- If I am vegetarian, is that a problem?
- Is the food in mountain prepare to international standard in terms of safety?
- What are the Toilet facilities in the tea house or guest house in the trekking route?
- What short of accommodation can I expect in Kathmandu and in the trekking?
- What types of extra document do I need?
- Can I obtain visa for Nepal upon on arrival at airport?
- Will somebody come to pick me up at the airport upon my arrival?
- What types of Shape do I need to be in this trip?
Note:- Above mention information is just the guide line and a standard template of what we provide. The trip can be customize at your request to accommodate your specific require programmed the timeframe for the trip.
Trip Note:- During the trip you might face different different problems such as weather, local politics , transport or a multitude of other factor that are beyond our control could bring change in the programmed. However every unlikely that the itinerary would be substantially atered, if alternative way is necessary, then the tour leader will take decision that the best alternative option. We try to make understand everything clear that we can to minimize its effect but we can not ensure unseen result of changes or delays.
Flight delay in Jomsom-Pokhara!!
Lukla and Jomsom airport is located on a wonderful valley surrounded by high mountains. Due to this reason to landing and taking off those airport is considered be difficult and techinical issue. The weather in the areas unpredictable and likely to change every few hours resulting the flight might delay or cancellation in mountain weather condition is always changable we could not ensure even the weather forecast could not get right information.
Domestic Air Craft.
Nepal Domestic aircraft are Twin Otter and Dornier planes are the primary mode of transport service to and from the airstrip at lukla and jomsom. In mountain range flight is fairly depandable in weather condition however if the flight are cancelled due to bad weather condition jomsom to pokhara, we also can help you charter a helicopter to ensure you are on schedule for your trip and to catch International flight connections. The extra charges incurred are approximately couple of thousand USD 500-2500 per person would be applicable to you for the charter a helicopter. Normally Helicopter takes 4-6 people at a time and cost can be shared amongst the passangers. The heelicopter charge must be paid by the participant, which can later be submitted for reimbursement through travel insurance company. We can aslo help you with the necessary documents for a claim. Payment must be pait at the time service used by the passengers by USD cash or credit card, visa card, master card, american express are accepted for the helicopter trensport service. For the payment from any card require 4% bank service charge which goes directly to the bank.
Helicopter can fly in the visibility is 1500 meter, while the twin otter and dornier planes can fly if the visibility is 5000 meter or more as per the Nepal civil avation rules. If weqather condition is extrime or poor visibility than 1500m helicopter are also not operated. Also situation keeps on getting repeated for many days then you would be provide with alternative option for the trek and tour.
Why this trip make different ?
Nepal Travel Expedition work closedy with One of the main supporters Charity service in Nepal. And contribute 10% of the tour cost for Ophan Childrens (sherpa Outdoor Foundation) We support then in many different ways.
Donation and Charity
Nepal Travel Expedition donate 10% of its annual revenue to Sherpa Outdoor Foundation Orphan Children Home Which is Located Lalitpur one can visit while you are in Nepal after or before the trip. We support Childrens for Food, School, Clothes, Medicine also supporting stationary materials to Government School which is located at Lamjung district trying to build liberary for them where they could find different book to read. For this project we are trying collect donation.
Sponsorship and Partnership (volunteering programmed)
One of of the mazor activities of Sherpa outdoor Children home in Lalitpur is fully conducted and collebrate with Nepal Travel Expedition and sister concern organization Nepal wildlife safari. The Volunteering concern programmed delivered by Nepal Travel Expedition and Sherpa Outdoor Foundation aim to mobilize team of exports and interested individuals as an economic measure in providing human capital for education, health, community to share teaching skill various Government school in different part of country and community to delivered humanity skills also in our children home.
Why this trip make different?
Nepal Travel Expedition works closely with One of the main supporter's Charity service in Nepal. And contribute 10% of the tour cost for Orphan Childrens (sherpa Outdoor Foundation) We support them in many different ways.
Donation and Charity!
Nepal Travel Expedition donates 10% of its annual revenue to Sherpa Outdoor Foundation Orphan Children Home Which is Located in Lalitpur one can visit while you are in Nepal after or before the trip. We support Children's for Food, School, Clothes, Medicine also supporting stationery materials to Government School which is located at Lamjung district trying to build a library for them where they could find a different book to read. For this project, we are trying to collect donations.
Sponsorship and Partnership (volunteering programmed)
One of the major activities of Sherpa outdoor Children home in Lalitpur is fully conducted and collaborate with Nepal Travel Expedition and sister concern organization Nepal wildlife safari. The Volunteering concern programmed delivered by Nepal Travel Expedition and Sherpa Outdoor Foundation aims to mobilize a team of experts and interested individuals as an economic measure in providing human capital for education, health, community to share teaching skill various Government school in a different part of the country and community to delivered humanity skills also in our children home.