NAR PHU VALLEY TREK
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Duration
11 days
Max People
20
Min Age
3+
Pickup
Private Vehicle
Overview
The Nar Phu Valley trek takes adventurers through the remote villages of Nar and Phu near Chame in Nepal’s Annapurna region. This trek offers a glimpse into the untouched beauty of the region, allowing travelers to immerse themselves in the Tibetan culture and lifestyle. Highlights include crossing high mountain passes, encountering unique wildlife like blue sheep, and exploring ancient monasteries.
Highlights
- The remote villages of Nar and Phu
- Tibetan culture and lifestyle
- High mountain passes: Phu, Naar, and Thorong La
- Unique wildlife: blue sheep, yaks
- Ancient monasteries
- Natural hot springs at Tatopani
- Tilicho Lake, the highest lake in the world
- Stay in Jomsom, the headquarters town of Mustang
- Visit the renowned Tashi Lhakhang Monastery
Included/Excluded
- Airport pick-up and drop-off service by private vehicle in Kathmandu.
- Three nights 3-star accommodation in Kathmandu with Bed & Breakfast.
- All necessary ground transportation during the trek.
- Accommodation in guesthouses/teahouses during the trek: Besisahar, Dharapani, Koto, Meta, Phu Village, Narphedi, Nar Village, Ngwal.
- All standard meals during the trek.
- Welcome and farewell dinners in Kathmandu.
- Government licensed and qualified trek leader (guide).
- One porter for every two trekkers.
- Guides and porters' costs, including meals, insurance, salary, lodging, transportation, and other necessary equipment.
- Annapurna Conservation Area Permit (ACAP).
- Nar Phu Valley Restricted Area Permit.
- Trekkers Information Management System (TIMS) card fee.
- Water purification tablets for safe drinking water.
- Seasonal fresh fruits every day.
- Fingertip Pulse Oximeter used daily to monitor oxygen levels and pulse, reducing the risk of altitude sickness.
- All government, local taxes, and official expenses.
- Trek achievement certificate.
- International flight airfare.
- Nepal entry visa fees on arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport.
- Excess baggage charges.
- Extra night accommodation and meals in Kathmandu due to early arrival or late departure or early return from the trek.
- Personal expenses such as shopping, snacks, boiled bottled water, hot and cold drinks, hot shower, alcohol, Wi-Fi, telephone calls, battery re-charge fees, extra porters, etc.
- Personal clothing and gear.
- Tips for guides and porters.
- Additional costs due to delays caused by circumstances beyond the company's control, such as landslides, bad weather conditions, itinerary modifications for safety concerns, illness, change of government policies, strikes, elections etc.
- All costs and expenses not listed in "What's Included" will be counted as excluded.
Tour Plan
Day 1: Drive from Kathmandu to Besisahar
Drive
- Activity: Begin your journey with a drive from Kathmandu to Besisahar.
- Distance: Approximately 198 km (123 miles).
- Duration: 8 to 10 hours.
- Altitude: Besisahar (760m / 2,493 feet).
- Accommodation: Overnight stay in Besisahar.
Day 2: Drive from Besisahar to Dharapani
Drive
- Activity: Continue your drive from Besisahar to Dharapani, transitioning from road to trailhead.
- Altitude: Dharapani (1,860m / 6,102 feet).
- Accommodation: Overnight stay in Dharapani.
Day 3: Trek from Dharapani to Koto
Trek
- Activity: Start your trek from Dharapani to Koto.
- Duration: 5 to 6 hours.
- Altitude: Koto (2,610m / 8,563 feet).
- Accommodation: Overnight stay in a local lodge.
Day 4: Trek from Koto to Meta
Trek
- Activity: Trek from Koto to Meta.
- Duration: 7 to 8 hours.
- Altitude: Meta (3,560m / 11,680 feet).
- Accommodation: Overnight stay in a local lodge.
Day 5: Trek from Meta to Phu Village
Trek
- Activity: Continue trekking from Meta to Phu Village.
- Duration: 7 to 8 hours.
- Altitude: Phu Village (4,250m / 13,944 feet).
- Accommodation: Overnight stay in Phu Village.
Day 6: Hike to Himlung Himal Base Camp
Trek
- Activity: Embark on a day hike to Himlung Himal Base Camp, exploring the area and then returning to Phu Village.
- Accommodation: Overnight stay in Phu Village.
Day 7: Trek from Phu Gaon to Narphedi
Acclimatization
- Activity: Descend from Phu Gaon to Narphedi.
- Altitude: Narphedi (3,490m / 11,450 feet).
- Accommodation: Overnight stay in Narphedi.
Day 8: Trek from Narphedi to Nar Village
Trek
- Activity: Trek from Narphedi to Nar Village.
- Altitude: Nar Village (4,110m / 13,484 feet).
- Accommodation: Overnight stay in Nar Village.
Day 9: Trek from Nar Village to Ngwal via Kang La Pass
Trek
- Activity: Ascend to Kang La Pass and then descend to Ngwal.
- Duration: 7 to 8 hours.
- Altitude: Kang La Pass (5,322m / 17,460 feet) and Ngwal (3,660m / 12,008 feet).
- Accommodation: Overnight stay in Ngwal.
Day 10: Trek from Ngwal back to Besisahar
Trek
- Activity: Begin your descent from Ngwal back to Besisahar.
- Accommodation: Overnight stay in Besisahar.
Day 11: Drive from Besisahar to Kathmandu or Pokhara
End of the Trek
- Activity: Conclude your journey with a drive from Besisahar to either Kathmandu or Pokhara.
- Distance: Approximately 200 km (124 miles).
- Duration: 6 to 7 hours.
- Accommodation: End of the trek.
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