Nar Phu Valley Trek Itinerary
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Day 01: Drive from Kathmandu to Besisahar(760 m/ 2492 ft) Towards Jagat (1,300m/4,265 ft)
Driving Hours: 198km/123 miles) 8-10
We start our journey with a scenic drive after an early morning breakfast from Kathmandu for about 6-7 hours (190 Km) to the Besishar. We take a local bus out of the valley and along the picturesque Trishuli River. we can see beautiful scenery along the way of rivers, terraced fields, villages, and sights of the snowy mountains, including Ganesh and Manaslu peaks. Eventually, we turn off from the main highway to Pokhara and head north to the large bazaar area of Besisahar and then continue to change then pass the road through paddy fields and Tibetan villages of Jagat by local jeep where our drive ends. Stay overnight in Jagat.
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Day 02: Trek from Jagat (1,300m/4,265 ft) to Dharapani(1,860m/6,200ft)
Trek Distance: 15.8km/9.8 miles
Trek Duration: about 5 hrs
In the morning after breakfast, the trail goes gradually uphill to Chame and cross another suspension bridge and follow the steep rocky trail until reaching Tal village. You can see again very beautiful waterfalls in Tal. You have a lunch break here. We continue straight and cross the suspension bridge near Lower Dharapani. You continue a little more hiking and arrive in Higher Dharapani.
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Day 03: Trek from Dharapani(1,860m/6,200ft) to Koto (2,610m/8,563ft)
Trek Duration: about 5-6 hours
Today we will enter Nar Phu Valley which will take us around four to five hours. We will trek through pine and fir forests, monasteries, and villages to Bargarchhap., You can enjoy the spectacular mountain views of Annapurna II and Manaslu and other peaks along the way. The trail continues through pine forests till Latamarang which takes about one and a half hours. Finally, we will reach Koto, a small village inhabited by Gurung communities. Overnight in Lodge in local tea house lodge.
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Day 04: Trek from Koto (2,610m/8,563ft) to Meta (3,560m/11,680ft)
Trek Duration: about 7-8 hours
After registering our restricted area permit at the police check post, we will travel along the banks of Soti Khola through wonderful pine forests, pass suspension bridges and cascading waterfall and reach Dharamshala which takes about five hours. from here the woods become thinner and the vistas get wider. We continue trekking for about one and a half hours through the forest ascending steeply till Meta village on the Tibetan Plateau. The views of Annapurna II and Lamjung Himal look great from here.Overnight in Lodge.
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Day 05: Trek from Meta (3,560m/11,680ft) to Phu Gaon (4,250m/13,944ft)
Trek Duration: about 7-8 hours
We will ascent and descent trial along with a suspension bridge, we reach the deserted fields of Chyaku. Keep climbing and reach a small pass with excellent views of the Annapurna and reach Kyang, where we can see outstanding views of Pisang Peak and Annapurna II then we pass the Phu Khola on a rocky trail past the submarine rocks and maybe some campsites until Phu village which takes about 3 hours. We will see the colorful chortens that Nar and Phu are famous for as well as blue sheep. We get to experience the diversity of culture, nature, religion o, we see the people’s daily life and Tashi Lhakhang Monastery. We will continue walking across a small glacial stream to a larger glacier stream with a half-bridge. An after hour and a half we will reach the Phu gate leading to Phu Village. splendid view of Himlung Himal and other snow peaks is clearly visible. Overnight in Lodge.
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Day 06: Trek from Phu Gaon (4,250m/13,944ft) to Nar (4,110m/13,484ft)
Trek Duration: 6-7 hours
After glims of Naar Village then we descend down the valley past several streams and suspension bridges until Mahendra Pul, which takes about four hours then we walk up to a junction where the trail branches off to reach the small settlement of Nar Phedi.On the way will see the peaks of Kang Garu and Pisang Peak and pass by two chortens on the way. Overnight in Lodge.
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Day 07: Acclimatization and explore around Nar village
An excursion day to Tashi Lhakhang and. Some people skip an extra day in Phu and prefer to hike Tilicho Lake from Manang instead then join the Thorong La route at Yak Kharka. Overnight in lodge.
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Day 08: Trek from Nar (4,110m/13,484ft) to Kang La Pass (5,322m/17,460ft) to Ngawal (3,660m/12,008ft)
Trek Duration: 7-8 hours
From naar we ascend through the lateral moraine of Temdenzon Khola on a pleasant path that passes yak pastures with defined views of the west ridge of Pisang Peak. we will trek to Jhombu kharka also known as Kang la Phedi at the bottom of Kang la pass. We will cross the Kang La pass is a very steep ascent to the top but it's not too difficult. our hiking will take about 2 hours to cross the pass. From the top of the pass, we will be rewarded with a beautiful view of the Annapurna range and other peaks. Then three hours of steep descent until we reach Ngawal village where we stay. Overnight at lodge.
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Day 09: Trek from Ngwala (3,660m/12,008ft) to Manang (3,540m/11,614ft)
Trek Duration: 4-5 hours
An hour trek to Braga Village passing Marsyangdi River. We will explore the famous monasteries in Barga village. then leave the trail off to Tilicho Lake on the left corner and continue a short walk up to Manang, a settlement of the dramatic village. There are many guest houses, cafes, and even trekking shops in Manang. Overnight in lodge.
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Day 10: Trek from Manang (3,540m/11,614ft) to Yak Kharka (4,110m/13,484ft)
Trek Duration: 3-4 hours
From Manang, we cross a stream and climb up to Tenki village then head out of Marshyangdi valley northwest up Jar Sang Khola valley .the trail ascends slowly as we head northward. we will pass a few pastures and juniper trees. Following the trail, we will pass through a small village called Gunsan with houses made of flat mud roof and then pass pastures with yaks and horses. After crossing a small river on a wooden bridge, we make our way up the spectacular valley to an open, peaceful meadow known as Yak Kharka. Overnight in local lodge.
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Day 11: Trek from Yak Kharka (4,110m/13,484ft) to Thorong Phedi (4,600m/15,092ft)
Trek Duration: 3-4 hours
Today we head to the foot of Thorong La pass, Throng Phedi. We climb up to a ridge then head down and cross the Marsyangdi river on a wooden bridge. After climbing the mountain path we follow a narrow trail across a slope and descend to thorough Phedi. Overnight in local tea house lodge.
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Day 12: Trek from Thorong Phedi (4,600m/15,092ft) to Thorong La pass (5,4525m/17,764ft) to Muktinath (3,800m/12,467ft)
Trek Duration: 7-8 hours
Today we cross Thorong La pass, one of the highest passes in the world, and the highest point of the trek. we have to push ourselves through the icy air, and high altitude but the view from the pass will make it totally worth it. We will see a panorama of majestic Himalayan peaks extending northwards into Tibet, at the back we can see several of the main peaks of Annapurna. We will then descend all the way to Muktinath, The descent to Muktinath is pretty steep and will take between 3 to 4 hours. Muktinath is a sacred place for Hindus and Buddhists. The Buddhists call it ‘Chumig Gyatsa,’ which in Tibetan means "Hundred Waters". Overnight in local lodge.
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Day 13: Trek from Muktinath (3,800m/12,467ft) to Jomsom (2,715m/8,910ft)
Trek Duration: 4-5 hours
We head down to Jharkot and Khingar where there are beautiful monasteries that you can explore. We will walk along the banks of Kali Gandaki river past kagbeni and reach Jomsom. The view of Dhaulagiri and Nilgiri is splendid throughout the trail. Overnight in local lodge.
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Day 14: Drive from Jomsom (2,715m/8,910ft) to Tatopani (1200m/3,940ft) by local bus
Driving Hours: (113km/70 miles ), about 6 hour
From Jomsom, we catch a local bus to Tatopani. This rugged journey through the deepest gorge in the world will take us from the arid high elevation terrain to the lowlands with lush jungle and farmland. We will see spectacular views of the Kali Gandaki River separate the 10th highest peak in the world Annapurna from Dhaulagiri, the seventh highest. We will have views along the way! Tatopani is famous for natural hot spring;.. We can take a dip in the nearby hot springs and savor the well-earned rest. Overnight in lodge.
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Day 15: Drive Tatopani (1200m/3,940ft) to Pokhara (850m/2,789ft)
Driving hours: about 7 hours
Approximately seven hours bus or jeep drive from Tatopani via Beni Bazaar will take us to Pokhara. Pokhara is a lake city popular for its natural beauty. A lakeside tourist's paradise with many facilities for travelers. Overnight in standard hotel in pokhara.
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Day 16: Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu (1,350m/4,428ft)
Driving Hours: (200km/ 124miles), about 6 hours
Today we start the day early as we depart on a tourist bus to Kathmandu. The 200 km route follows first along the Marsyangdi River and then the Trishuli river offering a good look at the landscape and farmland. The bus makes one last climb and we are back in the valley of the gods, Kathmandu. Accommodation at selected Hotel in Kathmandu.
