Awesome Nepal Treks presents an outstanding and marvelous adventure on the higher side of beautiful Manang valley, toward a remote and most isolated Himalayan destination at Nar & Phu Trekking, located beyond high Manang valley North West of Nepal Himalaya, close to Annapurna, Bhirkuti and Damodar range of mountains.
Nar & Phu Trekking leads on popular and famous Annapurna Circuit trail for some days and then leaving the mainstream path towards high and dry areas of Nar & Phu areas one of the least explored region by other western trekkers and adventurer, where you will be amidst Himalayan Shangri-la around lost and forgotten villages of Nar & Phu with its old monasteries of interesting Tibetan Buddhism as practiced since past hundred of centuries.
Truly a remarkable adventure destination in the backdrop of high snow-capped peaks and ancient cultural villages living in the harmony of simple traditional heritage way of life as it was in the early days to present times. Our journey starts with an overland drive to reach our trekking point at Syange around Lamjung district and then heading towards beautiful country and into alpine cooler zone of enchanting forest of rhododendron-pines and oaks tree lines with impressive village life of Dharapani-Temang and Koto, soon walk leads away from the popular Annapurna circuit trail to enter once a forbidden and restricted areas of Nar & Phu, where one can spot sometimes rare wildlife Blue Sheep-Snow Leopard and other mountain antelopes.
After a wonderful time around Nar & Phu exploring its traditional and cultural villages and monasteries, our adventure leads to cross over a scenic Kang-La pass to reach back at the main Annapurna circuit route at Manang village and beyond towards the highest pass of the adventure on top Thorang-La at 5,416 m, offering grand sweeping panorama of mountains.
Our marvelous and enjoyable Nar Phu Valley Trek completes at Jomsom after visiting the holy Muktinath temple and then at windswept areas of Kaligandaki River Valley to reach Jomsom the headquarter town of Mustang district, located on the shelf of Kali Gandaki river. A sweeping scenic flight brings you to picturesque warmer areas in Pokhara by the serene Phewa Lake where this memorable adventure Nar & Phu concludes.
Day 01:Arrival in Kathmandu and transfer to hotel
Day 02:In Kathmandu with sightseeing tour at places of interest.
Day 03:Drive to Syange 1,140m via Besishahar – 06 hrs.
Day 04:Trek to Dharapani 1,943m – 06 hrs.
Day 05:Trek to Koto near Chame 2,670 m – 05 hrs.
Day 06:Trek to Dharmasala or Meta 3,230 m – 06 hours.
Day 07:Trek to Kyang 3, 020 m – 05 hours.
Day 08:Trek to Phu village 4,080 m – 06 hours.
Day 09:Rest day at Phu village to explore Phu Valley.
Day 10:Trek to Nar Phedi 3, 545 m – 05 hrs.
Day 11:Trek to Nar gaon 4,206 m – 06 hrs.
Day 12:Trek to Kang La Base Camp 4,530 m – 05 hrs.
Day 13 Cross Kangla Pass 5, 322 m trek to Ngawal 3,650 m – 07 hrs.
Day 14:Trek to Manang 3,540m – 04 hrs.
Day 15:Trek to Yak Kharka 4,210 m – 04 hrs.
Day 16:Trek to Thorang- La High Camp or Phedi 4,450 m – 04 hrs.
Day 17: Cross Thorong La 5,416 m / 17,769 ft and trek to Muktinath 3,800m-06 hrs.
Day 18:Trek to Jomsom 2,713 m – 02 hrs.
Day 19:Fly to Pokhara 860 m – 22 mins and transfer to hotel.
Day 20:Drive or fly back to Kathmandu and transfer to respective hotels.
Day 21:International departure for homeward bound
On reaching Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport, received by our staff and then transfer to your respective hotels in the heart of Kathmandu city, after getting refreshed our guide briefs with information regarding Nar & Phu Trekking, lodge on the route with do and don’ts with evening group welcome dinner.
A free day in Kathmandu to relieve you from jetlag on long flights, our morning sightseeing tour starts after breakfast in the hotel, where you will be engrossed with tour around world heritage sites around Kathmandu visiting Old Durbar (palace) Square, and ancient stupa of Swayambhunath, after a tour head back to hotel with preparation for Nar & Phu Trekking around Annapurna.
(other options on the tour of Hindu Holy Temple of Pashupatinath dedicated to Lord Shiva and Bouddhanath large Buddhist Stupa the area is also known as Little Tibet)
Starting this wonderful adventure with an interesting overland drive towards Nepal midwest, leading to Besisahar town (headquarter of Lamjung district). From here transfer to another vehicle and continue to drive on the dirt road passing villages of Khudi, Bulbule, and Ngadi following the Marshyangdi River upstream. Drive continues through rice terraces fields and villages to Syange a small village for the overnight stop in the comfort of the nice lodge.
From Syange our walk begins with climb leaving Marshyangdi River behind reaching Jagat village, a farm village with many lodges for the trekker. After Jagat walk leads on winding path to Chamje, and back at Marshyangdi River crossing to the east side into a forested area, with superb views of Annapurna and Manaslu mountain ranges. As the walk continues reaching a nice village at Tal Besi, from here another 3 hours walk leads to our overnight stop at Dharapani village. Dharapani a nice village located on a junction of the Annapurna circuit and Manaslu trekking trail.
After Dharapani walk leads into rhododendron and pine forest passing villages of Bagarchap and Danque, then at Temang village with more Buddhist cultured village including views of
Mt. Manaslu 8,163m / 26,781ft. From Temang village a few hours trek leads to Koto for an overnight stop which is a close distance to Chame town, with the free afternoon for short walk to Chame a large major and headquarter town of Manang area.
After Koto our route heads north away from Annapurna circuit trail for a week heading towards Nar & Phu villages, in the hidden areas of Upper Manang valley near South West Tibet border in the country of blue sheep and snow leopards.
Trek leads into a narrow valley with the forest of pines and rhododendron trees, then reaching nice pasture fields with huts and sheds of Yak herders and in the gorge formed by Pisang Peak and Kang-guru Himal lower basin, the walk continues following Nar-Phu River upstream to reach at Dharmashala for an overnight stop.
Morning walk leads towards far north towards Phu village isolated area of dry, arid landscapes, on the lookout for some wildlife’s Blue Sheep’s, Snow Leopard, Musk deer’s and mountain goats. The walk continues to Kyang for the overnight stop after an interesting day, Kyang with dozen houses of Tibetan culture.
Today destination to Phu village morning walk towards Phu River following upstream for some time and then descending back to river again, then climb to reach a gorge valley, walking around gorge for some time and up into a wide glacial valley with pasture lands ending at Phu village of strong Tibetan influence culture, traditions and religion.
A necessary rest day at Phu for acclimatization, explore this impressive village visit Tashilkhang and Samdu Choling Monastery and Kyauchyu waterfalls, Phu Village with about 30 houses for 100 to 150 inhabitants.
From Phu village walk leads back on the same trail for few hours descending to a narrow gorge at Phu Khola, from here a slow climb to reach at Yughat small village with mani, chortens and Buddhist shrines, then finally reaching on a flat field at Nar Phedi for an overnight stop.
Morning walk leads back to Phu Khola for few hours to reach a suspension bridge over Phu Khola, crossing the bridge with the steep climb for few hours reaching a flat area then walk to Nar village for overnight. Nargaon in comparison with Phu looks similar but smaller due to its remoteness with high altitude and dry land.
After Nar-Gaon walk heads to remote wilderness, away from human settlement for few days, an interesting walk for few hours then with short ups and downs in some rocky and arid path, passing cattle herders shelters and grazing field heading further west following Temdenzon Khola in this wild surrounding with views of snow peaks and finally reaching at Kang la pass base for overnight camp at 4,530 meters altitude.
Starting early morning to cross Kang-la at an altitude of 5,322 meters, walk climbs higher on a steep slope for few hours with stunning views of Pisang Peak with Chulu Far East Peak, and then reaching the top of the pass with wonderful views of Annapurna massif mountain range, Chulu Peaks, Lamjung Himal and adjoining peaks of Annapurna range.
From downhill to Ngawal via Julu village close to Manang and main Annapurna circuit trail.
After Nar& Phu where Kangla pass separates the main Manang high valleys, morning a pleasant walk downhill to Humde village, then walk to Braga village and visit its old monastery with ancient artifacts and statue of various Buddha with the mind-blowing panorama of snow-capped mountains. After a wonderful time in the monastery, an hour walk leads to main Manang village for overnight.
After a pleasant and wonderful overnight stop at Manang, morning walk toward Ghunsang village with the short uphill to reach at Yak Kharka, an interesting walk with views of snowcapped mountains, on crossing a small stream reaching Yak Kharka for an overnight stop, a small settlement with views of Gangapurna, Annapurna III and Chulu Peaks.
Morning walk leads to more high elevation getting closer at the base of Thorang-la after crossing a bridge with a climb along the river bank of Jarjung, finally walk leads at Thorung Phedi, here depending upon the physical conditions of the clients, if all goes well an hour steep climb to Thorang High Camp for overnight stop.
One of the highlight and Big Day of this adventure! After early breakfast walk leads to a long climb to Thorang-la on the steep winding path to reach Thorang La Pass at 5,416 m / 17,769 ft.
The highest point of the adventure with views of snowcapped peaks, and then with long descends to reach holy Muktinath around Lower Mustang area. On reaching Muktinath for an overnight stop, this is a holy spot for both Hindus and Buddhists the word Muktinath literally means ‘the place for Nirvana or Liberation’.
After Muktinath, rest of the journey is easier with moderate walks all the way with a big drop of 1,200m downhill to Kaligandaki river valley, this pleasant walk leads to Kaligandaki river valley, from here walk to Jomsom, headquarter town of Mustang area with a small airstrip above Kaligandaki River. At Jomsom, a nice town with paved streets and well-kept lodges celebrate with local apple products cider, brandy and juice this area from Jomsom-Marpha- Kagbeni to Larjung is famous for delicious apples.
Early breakfast and transfer to Jomsom airport for the sweeping short flight of 25 minutes to Pokhara, during airborne spectacular views of Dhaulagiri, Nilgiris and Annapurna range of mountains with rolling hills dotted with farm villages,
On reaching Pokhara airport transfer to respective hotels by the serene lake Phewa, afternoon free for individual activities or just relax and enjoy the views of the Annapurna Himalaya.
Morning a scenic drive to back Kathmandu with grand memories of this fantastic and exciting Nar & Phu trekking around Annapurna area, an interesting six hour brings you back in Kathmandu with the afternoon free at leisure for shopping souvenirs.
(Options of flight from Pokhara to Kathmandu of 30 mins)
Your last day in amazing Nepal in the land of Himalayan wonders, after wonderful experience and fond memories of Nar & Phu Trekking around great Annapurna Himalaya, our staff transfer you to the airport as per your time for the international flight for your final departure towards homeward bound.
Subject: Thanks for a great trek
Message: We have just completed a 15 day Himalayan trek with Awesome Nepal Treks and it could not have been better! The trek was very well organized, had excellent food and accommodation, there was no problems whatsoever and our guide Dil was a very informative, well-spoken and absolutely entertaining guy. The whole experience was amazing and I would strongly recommend Awesome Nepal Treks to anyone who wants a great, enjoyable, hassle-free trip.
My cousin and I traveled to Nepal in 2011 and completed the Everest Basecamp Trek with our guide Dil Thapa.
Dil absolutely made sure this trek would far exceed my expectations and I am grateful for the time we shared together in Nepal.
There are an endless amount of photos and videos online for us to see the natural beauty of Nepal before arriving there. The greatest compliment I can give Nepal (more specifically, Dil Thapa) is this, the beauty of Nepal is its people first and foremost.
Trip Name: Short Poon Hill Trek
Booked this trek from the comfort at home in the UK. Communication with Dil was brilliant, his response to all my emails were quick and courteous. He tailored the trek around us, as a small group of 4 adults ranging in age from 29 to 69 (who was still recovering from an ACL op last May). His pace was brilliant for our group.
Dil arranged to meet us in our hotel in Kathmandu and talked us through the trek, bringing maps, holdalls and T-Shirts.
The trek was for 3 nights, 4 days staying in good, clean lodges. All was included except our drinks.
We experienced trekking in glorious sunshine up to Poon Hill. There was still snow on the ground and Dil provided the group with crampons, which made walking easier and safer.
Our trek started and ended in Pokhara. Dil and his team collected us from our hotel in Pokhara promptly at the time agreed.
Dil and the porters were brilliant, the porters were more than porters and made our trek even more enjoyable. We felt totally safe and Dil was an excellent guide. The scenery was spectacular.
Would certainly use Awesome Nepal Treks again as Dil arranges trips to Tibet and Bhutan.