Nar Phu Valley Trekking

After arriving at Tribhuvan International Airport, you will be welcomed by our office representatives who will then drive you back to the hotel. With the activities of the day over you are free to head around the local market exploring the region. Overnight stay at a hotel in Kathmandu.

The day begins early as we head down towards the Hindu and Buddhist temple of Swayambhunath which kicks off our tour of Kathmandu Valley. The temple atop the hill reached through 365 steps which are said to represent the 13 rings of enlightenment. The journey moves towards the ancient Hindu temple of Pashupatinath which is often regarded as the guardian god of the nation. The streets of Kathmandu Durbar Square are next on our list as we take a tour through culture and history ending our day at the Boudhanath stupa. Overnight stay at a hotel in Kathmandu.

After breakfast, we begin our journey heading towards Besisahar. Driving out of the mesmerizing hills which surround the valley, we head towards the west on the winding Prithvi Highway accompanied by the tranquil Trishuli River midway through the journey. The stunning hilly landscape makes the journey more pleasant as we reach the picturesque town of Besisahar beyond which the journey continues all the way to Koto.

The day begins with the mesmerizing views of Mt. Manaslu (8,163m) and Peak 29 (7,161m) as we begin the trek heading towards Meta. The trail heads through the lush green forests alongside the banks of Soti Khola. The journey to Meta also marks our entry into the restricted region of Nar Phu valley as we continue our ascent reaching Dharmasala. After a brief rest, the trail takes a steeper turn continuing all the way to Meta where stunning views of Annapurna II (7,937m) adorn the horizon. Overnight stay at Meta.

Today, our trail stretches all the way to Phu which is one of the premium destinations of this journey. Surrounded by the Himalayan vistas, the trail takes us through the thinning forest as alpine vegetation starts to become more common around the region. Reaching the hamlet of Kyang, we come across several ruins which were once used as forts by the Khampa on their escape from Tibet. Trekking alongside Phu Khola, we arrive at Phu. Overnight stay at Phu.

Today, we will take a day off in order to acclimatize to the growing altitudes. The day begins with a lovely breakfast surrounded by Himalayan vistas of the Annapurna region. Taking our time to visit the nearby attractions, we also make our trip toward Lhakhang Monastery before starting the hike to Himlung Base Camp. Himlung Himal stretching to an altitude of 7,126m is a prominent tourist destination in the region and the base camp offers enchanting views of the Himalayas. Overnight stay at Phu.

The journey is a lovely one as we make our way heading down from the Phu towards the countless suspension bridges we come across on this journey. Navigating through the dense forests, the trail takes us to Mahendra Pul before crossing the gorge above Lapcha Khola. On the other side, the trail is adorned with Chortens and prayer flags before once again ascending towards Nar Phedi. Overnight stay at Nar Phedi.

On one of the shorter days of the trek, today, the trail takes us toward Nar Village. Continuing through the ascending trail, the journey takes us on a lovely spin accompanied by the stunning Himalayan vistas shining on the horizon. Located high above the Nar River, the hamlet itself is a great vantage point to be in as we also get to interact with the local people learning more about their unique way of life and culture. We also visit the surrounding areas before once again heading back to Nar Village. Overnight stay at Nar Village.

Today, the trail heads toward the hamlet of Ngawal after crossing the Kang La Pass located at an altitude of 5,240m. On one of the longest days of our journey, we begin early heading out of Nar village. Carefully navigating our way past the snowy trail, we reach the snowy summit of Kang La Pass adorned with stunning Himalayan vistas including the majestic Annapurna Himalayan Range and the other Himalayas towards Tibet. Enjoying the stunning Himalayan vistas, we make our way down reaching Ngawal. Overnight stay at Ngawal.

On the final day of our trek, we make our way down heading towards Pisang. The Himalayan trail is once again substituted by the hilly trail entering enchanting forests. Trekking through the pleasant landscape, the journey reaches Pisang where after a brief rest we board the bus heading towards Besisahar. Overnight stay at Besisahar.

On our final day of the journey, we begin our way descending towards Kathmandu leaving the Annapurna Himalayas behind. From Besisahar, the journey once again heads along the Prithvi highway and gorgeous sceneries. Back in Kathmandu, we head directly to the hotel where refreshments await us. Overnight stay at a hotel in Kathmandu.

Once again The Nepal Trekking Company representatives will drop you back at Tribhuvan International Airport just in time for your next flight back home. We hope you had a lovely time with us and we look forward to seeing you again.