Challenging Nar-Phu Trekking 13 Days

Most beautiful place on the earth situated in between the two vast Annapurna and Manaslu regions, Nar &  Phu valley  are the true hidden gem that offers visitors a rare opportunity to do an exploration in the unchanged valleys that feature a mix of raw Himalayan nature and ancient Buddhist culture.

Highlights
• Enjoy close views of Annapurna II, Himlung Himal, Gangapurna, and Tilicho Peak
• Stay in ancient villages that have seen little change over the centuries
• Trekking in the untouched part of the world
• Observe Tibetan-derived culture, with the unique and colorful prayer stones and monasteries

Opened for trekking activity since 2002, very few visitors have explored these virtually remote villages or climbed the many 7000 meter peaks surrounding them. The trek through the Nar & Phu valleys combines high peaks and passes, glaciers, remote villages, narrow canyons, lovely forests, amazing rock formations, yaks, monasteries and unique ethnically Tibetan cultures.

Drive to Starting from Besisahar and continue drive to Koto, then trek quickly finds the route into the remote Nar & Phu valleys.  You will get the chance to hang out with locals in Phu in their daily activities, while passing colorful Tibetan chortens and prayer stones into deep canyons and gorges. You will spend a night in the monastery situated in the base Nar. You will have a great opportunity to learn about life deep gorge of Nepal. Another opportunity is to hike to Himlung Himal Base Camp as an optional trip.

During the rest of the days of your trek takes you over the challenging crossing Kang La Pass, and then trek down toward beautiful Ngawal village, a popular stop of major route of  Annapurna Circuit and it will, give you a chance to enjoy actual home-based reliefs. Definitely, you will return to the green surrounding and fertile land on the last stretch, come back to Kathmandu.

Tentative Itinerary:

Day 1 Arrive Kathamdnu

Day 2 Apply for Trekking Permit, Half day sightseeing and preparation for trekking

Day 3 Drive from Kathmandu via Besisahar to Koto 2,600m; approx. 8 hours

Day 4 Trek to Meta 3,560m; approx. 7 hours

Day 5 Trek to Phu 4,080m; approx. 7 hours

Day 6  Acclimatisation day in Phu; side trip to Himlung Base Camp (4,800m)

Day 7 Trek to Nar Phedi, overnight stay in monastery 3,490m; approx. 6 hours

Day 8 Trek to Nar Village 4,110m; approx. 3 hours

Day 9 Trek via Kang La Pass (5,240m) to Ngawal. 3,650m; approx. 8 hours

Day 10 Trek to Pisang (3,200m; approx. 3 hours) and drive to Besisahar approx. 4 hours

Day 11 Return to Kathmandu approx. 5 hours

Day 12 Sightseeing in Bhaktapur CIty

Day 13; Fly back home