Nar Phu Valley Trekking

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Total Duration: 23 days | Trip Grade: Moderate | Altitude: 5416m. |
Activities: Trekking | Area: Annapurna | Season: Mar - July, Sep - Dec |
Accommodation: Camping | Transportation: Drive in - Drive out | Group Size: 2 - 12 pax |
The Nar and Phu valleys are newly opened treks above the tree line in the Upper Mustang Region. It takes 5 hrs to reach the pass that links Nar with Manang and three other Bhotia villages in the lower Nyeshang valley. In terms of distance both Nar and the neighboring village of Phu is only a day's walk from Chame situated on the eastern side of the Annapurna Circuit. However both the places remain remote and relatively undeveloped. The trek offers a combination of high peaks and mountain passes, glaciers, remote villages, narrow canyons, lovely forests, amazing rock formation, monasteries and unique Himalayan culture. Closed to trekkers until late 2002, very few westerners have explored these virtually untouched areas or climbed many of the 7000m peaks surrounding it. Nar phu valley trekking is probably the best trek of Annapurna region. Nar-Phu is situated in the high remote region towards the east of Mustang, adjoining Tibet. The trek takes you to the heart of Nar-Phu. The region is wild and largely uninhabited.
Day 01 : Drive from Kathmandu to Beshishahar (760m.) by bus and it takes approximately seven hours.
Day 02 : Trek from Beshishahar to Bahundanda (1310m.) which takes about six hours.
Day 03 : Trek from Bahundanda to Chamje (1430m.) and it takes approximately six hours.
Day 04 : Trek from Chamje (1410m.) to Dharapani (1860m.) and it takes about six hours.
Day 05 : Trek from Dharapani to Koto (2600m) which takes about five hours.
Day 06 : Trek from Koto to Dharmashala (3230m) and it takes about six hours.
Day 07 : Trek from Dharmashala to Kayang (3740m) which takes about six and half hours.
Day 08 : Trek from Kayang to Phu (4050m) village.
Day 09 : Excursion around Phu valley.
Day 10 : Trek from Phu valley to Junam (3550m).
Day 11 : Trek from Junam to Nar (4150m).
Day 12 : Explore Nar village.
Day 13 : Trek from Nar village to Ngawal (3650m) after crossing Kang La (5240m) pass that takes 4-5 hours
Day 14 : Trek from Ngawal to Manang (3540m) which takes about three hours.
Day 15 : Trek from Manang to Yak Kharka (4350m.) and it takes about three and half hours.
Day 16 : Trek from Yak Kharka to Thorong Phedi (4420m.) which takes about 3 and half hours.
Day 17 : Trek from Thorong Phedi to Muktinath (3850m.) via Thorong La (5416m.) Pass and it takes about seven hours.
Day 18 : Trek from Muktinath to Kagbeni (2895 m.) and it takes about three and half hours.
Day 19 : Trek from Kagbeni to Jomsom (2710m.) which takes about three and half hours.
Day 20 : Fly from Jomsom to Pokhara which takes about 35 minutes.
Day 21 : Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu by tourist mini bus that takes about seven hours or you can also fly from Pokhara to Kathmandu which takes about 25 minutes.
Day 22 : Departure
Day 22 : Fly Jomsom to Pokhara (900m)
Day 23 : Fly/Drive back to Kathmandu
Cost Included:
National Park entry permit, Trekking permit, all surface transportation to and fro, a guide and required number of porter(s), all meals three times a day (breakfast, lunch, dinner) in trek, insurance and equipment for the Nepali staffs, Two Night Hotel in Kathmandu, Pick and Drop Airport to Airport, Welcome Dinner in Nepali Kitchen.
Cost Not Included:
Personal expenses (Cold drink,beverages etc.) Insurance, Tips, Emergency evacuation by Helicopter, Alternative transportation etc