Trip Overview
The Nepal government's recent decision to open up Nar Phu Valley to tourists has evoked little enthusiasm among the villagers, whose pastoral lifestyle continues. Apart from the odd researcher and climbing expeditions, permitted to climb Himlung Himal (7,126 m), Kangaru Himal (6,981 m) and Chombi Himal (6,704 m), few foreigners has visited the area and tourism infrastructure is almost non-existent. Since Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP) recently extended its network to include Nar and Phu valley, it is preparing a suitable tourism development plan at the request of the government for undiscovered valley. In this region, Trekkers trek through the Himalayan foothills of Annapurna and round the eastern end of the Annapurna Circuit before they arrive at KOTTO, a police check post half an hour before Chame, Manang's district headquarters. From here, the route to Nar Phu split from the Classical Annapurna Circuit trail / trek. This part of the trek was opened by Nepalese Government of Nepal in 2003, as new branded tourism products for the foreigners. In these two main villages, there are roughly 350 households & the people of this region are Ex- Khampas in habitants, the region was isolated for a long time! The area is less explored & very quiet. This is very good ideas to trek very busy Annapurna Circuitplus this isolated/ quiet tailor-made trail together for a difference experience!
Outline Itinerary
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Day 1
Arrival in Kathmandu (1,350 m), Hotel transfer
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Day 2
Sightseeing in Kathmandu (Kathmandu Durbar Square, Monkey Temple, Pashupatinath Temple & Bouddhanath Stupa)
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Day 3
Drive from Kathmandu to Besishahar (823 m/6-7 hrs)
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Day 4
Trek Besishahar to Bahundanda (1,305 m/6-7 hrs)
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Day 5
Trek Bahundanda to Chamje /Chamche (1,430 m/5-6 hrs)
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Day 6
Trek Chamche to Dharapani (1,860 m/5-5:30 hrs)
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Day 7
Trek Dharapani to Koto (2,600 m/5-6 hrs)
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Day 8
Trek Koto to Dharmasala (3,230 m/ 5-6 hrs)
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Day 9
Trek Dharmasal to Junam Goth (3,600 m/ 4-5 hrs)
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Day 10
Trek Junum to Phu Gaon (4,080 m/5 hrs)
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Day 11
Hiking around Phu valley or Rest day
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Day 12
Trek Phu Gaon (village) to Nar village (4,110 m/6-7 hrs)
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Day 13
Trek Nar village to Kangla Phedi (4,530 m/2-3 hrs)/or Trek back to Dharmashala (3,230 m/5-6 hrs) who could not/ no interest to, pass the Kang-La Pass (5,400 m) to reach Nawal/Ngawal (3,660 m)
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Day 14
Trek Kangla Phedi (4,530 m) to Ngawal (3,660 m) via Kang-La Pass (5,400 m/ 8-9 hrs) / or Trek Dharmashala to Chame (2,670 m)
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Day 15
Rest day at Ngawal 7 explored in & around the village or just enjoy the panoramic view of Annapurna ranges /trek Chame to Pisang (3,200 m/5-5:30 hrs)
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Day 16
Trek to Manang village (3,500 m/3 hrs) or trek Pisang to Manang (3,500 m/ 5-7 hrs, lower route via Humde= 5 hrs & higher route via Ghyaru (3,670 m) & Ngawal (3,660 m)=7 hrs.
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Day 17
Trek Manang to Yak Kharkha (4,100 m/4 hrs)
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Day 18
Trek Yak Kharkha to Thorong Phedi /Base camp (4,500 m/4 hrs)
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Day 19
Trek Thorong Phedi / base camp to Muktinath (3,800 m) via Thorong-La Pass (5,416 m/7-8 hrs)
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Day 20
Trek Muktinath to Kagebeni (2,800 m/4 hrs)
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Day 21
Trek Kagebeni to Marpha (2,670 m/4 hrs)
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Day 22
Trek Marpha to Ghasa (2,000 m/6 hrs)
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Day 23
Trek Ghasa to Tatopani (Hot spring) (1,189 m/5 hrs)
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Day 24
Trek Tatopani to Ghorepani (2,900 m/7-8 hrs)
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Day 25
Trek Ghorepani to Ghandruk (1,950 m/7-8 hrs)
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Day 26
Trek Ghandruk to Pokhara (915 m/6-7 hrs)
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Day 27
Drive Pokhara to Kathmandu (1,350 m/7 hrs)
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Day 28
Departure from Kathmandu
Detailed Itinerary
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Day 1
Arrival in Kathmandu (1,350 m), Hotel transfer
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Day 2
Sightseeing in Kathmandu (Kathmandu Durbar Square, Monkey Temple, Pashupatinath Temple & Bouddhanath Stupa)
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Day 3
Drive from Kathmandu to Besishahar (823 m/6-7 hrs)
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Day 4
Trek Besishahar to Bahundanda (1,305 m/6-7 hrs)
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Day 5
Trek Bahundanda to Chamje /Chamche (1,430 m/5-6 hrs)
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Day 6
Trek Chamche to Dharapani (1,860 m/5-5:30 hrs)
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Day 7
Trek Dharapani to Koto (2,600 m/5-6 hrs)
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Day 8
Trek Koto to Dharmasala (3,230 m/ 5-6 hrs)
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Day 9
Trek Dharmasal to Junam Goth (3,600 m/ 4-5 hrs)
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Day 10
Trek Junum to Phu Gaon (4,080 m/5 hrs)
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Day 11
Hiking around Phu valley or Rest day
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Day 12
Trek Phu Gaon (village) to Nar village (4,110 m/6-7 hrs)
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Day 13
Trek Nar village to Kangla Phedi (4,530 m/2-3 hrs)/or Trek back to Dharmashala (3,230 m/5-6 hrs) who could not/ no interest to, pass the Kang-La Pass (5,400 m) to reach Nawal/Ngawal (3,660 m)
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Day 14
Trek Kangla Phedi (4,530 m) to Ngawal (3,660 m) via Kang-La Pass (5,400 m/ 8-9 hrs) / or Trek Dharmashala to Chame (2,670 m)
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Day 15
Rest day at Ngawal 7 explored in & around the village or just enjoy the panoramic view of Annapurna ranges /trek Chame to Pisang (3,200 m/5-5:30 hrs)
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Day 16
Trek to Manang village (3,500 m/3 hrs) or trek Pisang to Manang (3,500 m/ 5-7 hrs, lower route via Humde= 5 hrs & higher route via Ghyaru (3,670 m) & Ngawal (3,660 m)=7 hrs.
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Day 17
Trek Manang to Yak Kharkha (4,100 m/4 hrs)
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Day 18
Trek Yak Kharkha to Thorong Phedi /Base camp (4,500 m/4 hrs)
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Day 19
Trek Thorong Phedi / base camp to Muktinath (3,800 m) via Thorong-La Pass (5,416 m/7-8 hrs)
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Day 20
Trek Muktinath to Kagebeni (2,800 m/4 hrs)
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Day 21
Trek Kagebeni to Marpha (2,670 m/4 hrs)
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Day 22
Trek Marpha to Ghasa (2,000 m/6 hrs)
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Day 23
Trek Ghasa to Tatopani (Hot spring) (1,189 m/5 hrs)
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Day 24
Trek Tatopani to Ghorepani (2,900 m/7-8 hrs)
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Day 25
Trek Ghorepani to Ghandruk (1,950 m/7-8 hrs)
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Day 26
Trek Ghandruk to Pokhara (915 m/6-7 hrs)
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Day 27
Drive Pokhara to Kathmandu (1,350 m/7 hrs)
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Day 28
Departure from Kathmandu
Trip Info
Cost includes
- Airport pick up & drop off by private vehicle
- 4 Nights hotel accommodation in Kathmandu & Pokhara (3+1) at a Standard Hotel in B/B basis.
- A full day city sightseeing in Kathmandu (Kathmandu Durbar Square,Monkey Temple, Pashupatinath Temple & Bouddhanath Stupa) /private vehicle & tour guide.
- Lodge accommodation on trek (except Nar-Phu valley.
- All meals: 3 meals a day (breakfast, lunch & dinner with a cup of tea/coffee) during the trek.
- A trek leader /guide, cook, kitchen staffs, Sherpa & required no. of porters
- Transportation for all local staffs
- All surface transfers (public/local/micro bus from Kathmandu -Besishahar, Nayapul -Pokhara by private vehicle, Pokhara -Kathmandu by tourist bus/ coach, very short distance by Taxi)
- Tent accommodation during the trek in Nar-Phu valley
- All trekking permits (Annapurna Conservation Area Project Entry Permit, trekking permit /TIMS card & Nar-Phu special trekking permit which is obtained from immigration office at Kathmandu or Pokhara only.
- Trekking equipment for local staffs
- Trekking equipment for clients (sleeping bag & down jacket which is need to returned back to company after complete the trek)
- All government & local taxes
- All necessary official paper works
- Cooking utensil and fuels
- Tents and mattresses (North Face Brand)
- Necessary foods supply during trek
- First Aid Kit-box /bag
- T-shirt & Certificate of appreciation after complete the trek
- Insurance & security for all trekking staffs
- An emergency or Rescue Evacuation Arrangement service & pre -deposit for Helicopter (porter`s back, Horseback, vehicle & Helicopter), if required or wanted/wished
Cost excludes
- Nepal visa fee & flights fares to & from Kathmandu
- Meals in Kathmandu (lunch & dinner)
- Monuments /Temples/Monasteries entrance fees in Kathmandu & other places too.
- Alcoholic drinks and bottled water during trek
- Personal nature expenses (battery Re- charges, telephone calls, cyber bills, laundry, etc)
- Tipping for trekking staffs
- Travel /Health /Rescue Insurance
- Private transportation (vehicle & aero plane or horse)
- Emergency or rescue evacuation cost /charges.
- Anything that not mentioned in cost include section
