Nar Phu Valley Trek
Nar Phu Valley Trek
Nar Phu Valley Trek
9 Days Starting and ending in Kathmandu
Visiting: Kathmandu, Koto, Fu, Nar, Ngawal, Besisahar
Tour operator:
Tour code:
MAH7
Group Type:
Private
Specialist Group:
Singles Solo
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
2 - 6
Age range:
14-75
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians, Vegans, Kosher
Tour operated in:
English , GermanTrip Styles:
Active, Adventure Tours, Small Group, Walking Hiking and Trekking
Interests:
Activities:
Tour Overview
Nar Phu Valley Trek is an exotic journey along the north face of Annapurna, to explore the fascinating valley of Nar Phu. The highlights of the trek include exotic views of high snow-peaks, ancient villages of medieval Tibetan culture, the famous Tashi Lakhang Monastery, and exploring high alpine valleys. The trek starts from Jagat, which lies along Annapurna Circuit trail, and then leaves the main circuit trail from Koto to follow the less traveled trails to Nar Phu valley. Trekkers get to explore the remote mountain valley trails in the north of Manang and pass the Kang La pass (5315m) with breathtaking panoramic views of the Annapurna massif. Kang La pass connects Nar to Manang and Bhotia villages in the Neyshang valley. The trek heads to the west of Nar Phu Valley Trek to reach the highest elevation in the Annapurna Circuit trail, Thorong La Pass at 5416 m. Then the trekkers descend to lower Mustang following the trails leading to holy Muktinath before heading to Jomsom.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Drive To Koto (2,600M) 9 Hours Guest House
Location: Kathmandu
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
We leave Kathmandu early and drive first to Besisahar. After lunch, change to a four-wheel-drive vehicle for the rugged journey to Koto. The road can be almost as challenging for passengers as for drivers, but it is incredibly scenic! It travels along the old Annapurna Circuit trek route, through amazing gorges and past stunning waterfalls.
Arrive in Koto in time for dinner.
Day 2 : Trek To Meta (3,560M) 7 Hours Guest House
Location: Koto
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Start our trek early, as there is a lot of distance to cover. Cross the river and enter the Nar & Phu valleys. Towns on the nearby Annapurna Circuit are relatively well developed, but this is not the case in these valleys. Today's trekking route passes through beautiful woods, past small cave shelters, and pilgrims resting places. Emerging from a narrow canyon, the trail passes under a wide waterfall, from which point the woods become thinner and the vistas wider. The last stretch into Meta involves climbing a steep hill, from which there are amazing views of some of the giant snowy peaks in the area.
Day 3 : Trek To Phu (4,080M) 6 Hours Guest House
Location: Fu
Accommodation: Tea House/Lodge
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Trekking out of Meta, some of the unique, colorful Tibetan Buddhist chortens that Nar and Phu are famous for begin to appear in sight. The trail meanders along the ridge with a good view of the magnificent Nar Phedi monastery, where you will stay in a few day's time. After another ninety minutes hiking through scenic canyons and gorges, you'll reach a monolith that guards the steep trail up to Phu. From Meta, you can get your first view of the three villages in the area as well as the old dzong (Tibetan-style fortress) and the remains of two ruined forts, impressively situated atop the flatlands before the village. Just before crossing the bridge into Phu, a line of wonderful chortens color the landscape. After a rest and refreshments, take a short walk up to the famous Tashi Lhakhang Gompa to pay respects to Lama Karma Sonam Rinpoche who came to Nepal with the Dalai Lama in 1959.
Day 4 : Exploring Phu:Hours Guest House
Location: Fu
Accommodation: Tea House/Lodge
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Due to the high altitude, its good to spend an acclimatization day in Phu. Explore the tiny alleyways of the town or hike up to Himlung Himal base camp. Phu itself is an interesting village, and a day is well spent sitting with the villagers as they spin their yak and sheep wool, pound mustard seeds into a paste for oil, or go about their other daily chores. For an extra challenge, the hike up to Himlung Himal base camp takes you through a glacial valley. The 7,125 m. peak was recently opened for climbing. On the trail up you will see herds of blue sheep skillfully clambering up the steep cliffs. The return trip takes about four to five hours.
Day 5 : Trek To Nar Phedi (3,490M) 6Hours Guest House
Location: Nar
Accommodation: Hostel, Tea House /Lodge/
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Retrace the route back down towards Meta, but turn off at the Nar Phedi monastery, which will be your accommodation for the night. In fact, the monastery is all that Nar Phedi consists of! The rooms are neat and clean and the nuns are extremely welcoming. Join them in the kitchen and watch them prepare dinner on a modest fireplace. At 5 pm they usually do a puja (blessing), which you are welcome to witness. There is a small donation box in the monastery where you can leave a contribution to the maintenance of this beautiful and friendly place.
Day 6 : Trek To Nar (4,110M)3Hours Guest House
Location: Nar
Accommodation: Hotel, Lodge/Tea House
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today is a very gentle day. Climb out of Nar Phedi and follow a winding path up a hill towards Nar. Pass a line of wonderfully painted, bamboo-topped chortens on the way into the ancient village. Arrive in the town around lunchtime. Even though Nar is not far from the main Annapurna trail, it is rarely visited by trekkers and is about as picturesque as it gets. Nar is a bit more social and lively than Phu, and during the day you may find the village square teeming with chatting women with their back-strap looms weaving wool fabric for rugs and blankets. With a few new teahouses built on the outskirts of Nar, you can stay in a comfortable lodge with an extensive menu.
Day 7 : Trek To Ngawal (3,675M) Via The Kang La Pass (5,240M) 8Hours Guest House
Location: Ngawal
Accommodation: Hotel, Lodge/Tea House
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today is a long day, so get up before sunrise and head towards the Kang La pass, which leads back onto the popular Annapurna Circuit. It is not a difficult pass, but it can be a long day as the effects of altitude will be felt. Once on top of the pass, you can enjoy an amazing view over Annapurna II, Gangapurna, and Tilicho Peak. The trail down starts off steep, but if you enjoy scree running you can have some fun! Stop for lunch on a plateau overlooking the peak, then continue towards Ngawal. Ngawal, on the upper Pisang route of the Annapurna Circuit, is certainly very different from the ancient villages just visited. The lodges are big, the menus much more comprehensive and there will be Wifi and phone signals in most lodges.
Day 8 : Trek To Pisang And Drive To Besisahar 7 Hours Guest House
Location: Besisahar
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
The weather gets much hotter and the scenery greener as you descend more than 2000m from the pass. Set off early for the last few hours of trekking to reach Pisang. The trail is wide and comfortable and passes a beautiful lake just outside Pisang. Stop for a quick snack in the village, then take a four-wheel drive back to Besisahar. There, stay in a comfortable hotel.
Day 9 : Drive Back To Kathmandu 7 Hours
Location: Kathmandu
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
The drive back to Kathmandu takes around five hours. Enjoy a hot shower and the luxuries of the city once again! Spend the afternoon shopping for souvenirs in Thamel, or just relaxing.
What's Included
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Accommodation
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Airport Transfers at Destination
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Entrance Fees
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Meals – Full Board
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Airport pickup and drop in a private vehicle
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Guesthouse accommodation during the trek
All necessary trekking permits: Annapurna Conservation Area and Trekkers' Information Management System (TIMS) fee.
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Special permit for Nar Phu Trek
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An experienced, English-speaking and government-licensed trek leader
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Staff costs including salary, insurance, equipment, food and accommodation
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Transportation from Kathmandu to Koto and Passing to kathmandu
What's Not Included
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Travel and rescue insurance
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Bar bills, Beverage bills,laundry and other personal expenses
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Tips for guide, porter and driver
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Optional trips and sightseeing if extended
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Lunch and evening meals in Kathmandu (and also in the case of early return from the mountain than the scheduled itinerary)
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porters for carrying luggage
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Free Wi-Fi at Accommodation
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Drinks with Meals
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All Domestic Transportation (including internal flights)
Check out our Q&As
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Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?
Yes, the names and details of the accommodation in cities will be made known to the travelers. But during the trek in the mountain to let know all the accommodation it’s not possible at all.
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What is the fitness level required to do this tour?
When you choose a trek, you need to have confidence that your current fitness level to trek Nepal is good enough to meet the challenging conditions you’ll find here. Even if you’re used to long, multi-day hikes at home, it can be quite different at high altitude. Don’t be put off!
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Are vaccinations required for this tour?
Some countries require proof of vaccination for certain diseases, like yellow fever or polio. And traveling in developing countries and rural areas may bring you into contact with more diseases, which means you might need more vaccines before you visit. Your health.but we do not require any vaccine.
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Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?
Yes, there free time to explore places during the tour.
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As per the recent Travel Protocol Released by the Government of Nepal:
The on-Arrival Visa Service and No Quarantine rule applies only to the Fully Vaccinated Travellers.
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Do you require a visa for this holiday?
Yes, a visa is required for this holiday.
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What is the tipping policy?
This is a difficult thing to gauge. We have seen everything from USD 20 to USD 1000 per person for guides and porters. Tipping is not required, but a small gesture of thanks to your guides and local porters. The level of the tip should reflect the level of satisfaction from and personal involvement with your guide. However, we recommend you spend a minimum of 10% of your total trip cost for tips.
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Will passengers from another country be participating in the tour?
Yes, sure world wide Travelers can participate in this tour.
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Is free Wi-Fi available in the accommodation used?
Yes, most guesthouses offer Wi-Fi, for a small charge. it cost USD 2-$5 per day.
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Are all the relevant entry visa’s included in the price of the tour?
All the relevant entry visa's not included in the price of the tour.
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What is the standard of the hotels on this tour?
we will provide 3 Star Hotel in Kathmandu and Tea house/lodge is along the trek.
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Are all entrance fees included in the price?
Sightseeing in the city entrance fee is excluded.
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What is the maximum group size?
The maximum group size is 8.
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
Yes, Children are permitted to take part in this tour. But the children must be above 12 years.
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Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?
Yes, sure we will an escort accompanying this tour.
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Is there a limit to luggage that can be brought on the tour?
You need to have 12 Kg of your baggage’s for porter ( One porter for 2 peoples, The porter will carry Maximum 25 Kg weight
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
Yes, airport transfers included in this tour.
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Company Instant Book
Yes, The company an instant book on this tour.
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Can you assist with pre or post tour accommodation?
Yes sure, definitely our crew team they will manage.
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
The company local guides are could speak fluently English and some other language too.
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Is there a supplement for solo travellers?
Yes, there is a supplementary for travelers.
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Is the tour coach air conditioned?
No, this tour doesn’t couch air conditioning.
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Are flights included in this tour?
The domestic flight is included in this tour cost.
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What currencies are required for this tour?
Nepalese rupees are required for this tour.
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What happens if a group doesn’t make its minimum required number of passengers?
Our trip is 100% guaranteed so even if the group does not match the number of minimum person tour will depart.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
Yes sure, Mount Adventure Holidays operated by very much Ethical trip. Nepal has multi diversity, cultures, religions.
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
Mount Adventure Holidays staff will be companions on the tour.
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
The Government of Nepal has reopened the ON-ARRIVAL VISA, which Nepal stopped due to the Covid pandemic. After 2 years, Nepal reopens to international travelers with NO QUARANTINE protocol for fully vaccinated international travelers with negative PCR reports taken no more than 72 hours before the first flight. According to the latest updates, the on-arrival visa will be issued to the citizens of
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
Yes sure, so regarding the Client could change a trip date and time as the clients' time and date.
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Please bring a copy of your travel insurance, a copy of your passport, and 3 photos (passport size) flight details with you for your trip to Nepal. You would need photos for permits.
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Am I contributing to any charity by booking the tour?
Yes, Mount Adventure Holidays does social work, new trail explore, ecotourism, save the Himalayas campaign. Together we can save the Himalayas. If you are willing to spend some time in Nepal by doing volunteer work, feel free to contact us.
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On Arrival Visa and No Quarantine
The Government of Nepal has reopened the ON-ARRIVAL VISA, which Nepal stopped due to the Covid pandemic. After 2 years, Nepal reopens to international travelers with NO QUARANTINE protocol for fully vaccinated international travelers with negative PCR reports taken no more than 72 hours before the first flight.
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
Yes sure, We will fulfill according to the Client's requirements and desires and Could join the trip.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
Yes sure, Mount Adventure Holidays, does operate "single Share" The trip cost will tiny rise, but the single trip is more delightful and safe than a group trip.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Mount Adventure Holidays has been trading for 6 years.
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Low Deposit
Mount Adventure Holidays requires a minimum deposit of 30% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 100 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of mount adventure holidays charges.
Up to 45 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 30 days before tour starts: Forfeit 30% of booking price.
At 15 days before tour starts: Forfeit 60% of booking price.
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