Nar Phu Valley Trek-Cost, Distance, Itinerary, In Nepal

Meet our agent and transfer to the hotel upon arrival at Kathmandu's Tribhuvan International Airport. After checking in, receive a briefing on the tour and spend the evening at leisure.

After breakfast, we will go on a guided tour of some of Kathmandu's most historical and spiritual landmarks, which are also UNESCO World Heritage sites. The historic Durbar Square, the revered Hindu temple of Pashupatinath, the famous "Monkey Temple" (Swayambhunath), and the Buddhist shrine (Bouddhanath), which is also one of the world's largest stupas, are all visited. Around Himalayan Glacier's headquarters, we get our equipment checked by our climbing leader, meet our fellow participants, and discuss our trip at midday. In Kathmandu, spend the night.

We start our adventure early in the morning because we have a long drive ahead of us. We depart Kathmandu at about 7:00 a.m. after a quick breakfast. Throughout the trip, we observe stunning views of Nepali countryside, lush greeneries, rivers, towns, farms, and mountain vistas. We arrive at Jagat via Besishahar after an 8-10 hour trip. The travel up to Besishahar will most likely be smooth due to black-topped roads, but after Besishahar, the roads will become dusty and coarse, but the magnificent view from our windowpane will more than makeup for the rough ride. Jagat is where you'll spend the night.

We'll start our journey today after breakfast. From Jagat, the trail dips to the river and then continues through a lovely forest. A steeper ascent leads to a cliff with jagged edges that faces the riverside. En route, Chyamje appears against the magnificent background of the Annapurna mountain ranges. After passing a suspension bridge, we begin a hard ascent to Sattale's slick and physically demanding trail. We descend to a grassy riverside that leads to Tal after trekking through a series of rock-strewn pathways. The route becomes more rugged and tortuous as we go away from Tal. Then we arrive at Karte, a steeply forested settlement. We arrive in Dharapani after passing through waterfalls and rocks and over a suspension bridge. Dharapani is where you'll spend the night.

We start our trip towards Bagarchhap in the morning, which takes approximately an hour and takes us through pine and fir forests. This hamlet has a white-washed monastery that we can see. After there, we continue our journey to Danaque, which will take about an hour. The trail climbs sharply up to Timang. From here, we have a good view of Mt. Manaslu and Peak 29. The trail now continues through pine forests until it reaches Latamarang, which takes about an hour and a half. We take a break for lunch here before continuing on through the trees, where we catch sight of Annapurna II. We finally make it to Koto village. In Koto, spend the night.

We go to the Police Check Post in the morning to register our restricted area permit. Then we travel down the Soti Khola River's bank, passing through beautiful pine forests, streams, and suspension bridges to Dharmasala. We'll eat our lunch on the road. We next continue on our journey through the woods, climbing steeply towards Meta settlement. Finally, we reach the Tibetan Plateau, where Annapurna II and Lamjung Himal can be seen clearly. In Meta for the night.

We begin our day by ascending and descending and crossing suspension bridges across several creeks. We arrive in Kyang after about 4 hours of trekking, where we can observe the ruins of the Khampa village, particularly the collapsed forts (the place where Khampa refugees from Tibet were once captured and lived). We continue going past the Phu Khola on a difficult trail for another 3 to 4 hours till we reach the Phu settlement. In Phu Gaon, spend the night.

Today is the designated acclimatization day, during which we are advised to rest and acclimate to the altitude. We may learn about the culture, natural diversity, and religious traditions of ethnic groups like the Lama, Gurung, and Ghale because we are in the Lost/Hidden Valley. Aside from that, we can see how people in such isolated locations or hidden valleys rely on agriculture, animal breeding, and seasonal migrations to survive. It is also the day for us to visit the Tashi Lakhang Monastery, which is one of the 108 famous Buddhist monasteries in the world and is said to be the last monastery built by Karmapa Rinpoche. Apart from studying the forgotten valley's cultural channels, the valley also provides a spectacular view of Himlung Himal and other snow-capped peaks in the region. Phu Gaon is where you'll spend the night.

The trail descends for nearly 4 hours, passing various streams and suspension bridges on the way to Mahendra Pul. We cross the Lapche River Gorge on a high suspension bridge that spans 80 meters. In Mahendra Pul, we have lunch. The trail sharply ascends after lunch, passing many Buddhist stupas on the way to Nar Village, which takes around 2 hours. There are various Buddhist monasteries to visit here, as well as spectacular views of Pisang Peak and other lesser summits. In Nar for the night.

This is the trek's second scheduled acclimatization/rest day. We spend the day hiking nearby and exploring Nar village, getting a close look at the local culture and way of life. We're also getting ready for the hike the next day. In Nar for the night.

We get up early in the morning and head to Kangla pass for an eventful day with a lengthy day hike. The Annapurna massif can be seen from the pass. From there, we continue on to Ngwal. Ngwal is where you'll spend the night.

We're leaving Ngwal today for Manang. We drive via Paugh, an isolated town with spectacular views of the Annapurna range. We next proceed gradually uphill to Mungli, where we will join the Annapurna Trail's main trail. Finally, we arrive in Manang, where we set up our camps for the night. In Manang, spend the night.

The trail leaves Manang village, crosses a creek, climbs to Tenki village above Manang, and then continues climbing out of the Marshyangdi Valley, turning northwest up the Jarsang Khola valley. The road ascends steadily as it follows this valley northward, passing through a few fields and a juniper grove. The walk continues near Ghunsa, a small village with flat mud roofs located right below the trailhead. The trail now passes across meadows grazing horses and yaks. The trail crosses an ancient old Mani wall in a nice meadow after crossing a tiny river on a wooden bridge, and then enters another little settlement of Yak Kharka. Yak Kharka is where you'll spend the night.

Today, we travel to the foot of the pass, Throng Phedi. Thorong Phedi is a lively tiny village that caters to fatigued hikers and climbers. This site serves as a base camp for hikers like us. Some guests also attempt a walk to High Camp today in order to make the next day simpler. However, the team leader of Himalayan Glacier advises against it. Despite the fact that we will have a difficult day tomorrow, we will stop in Thorong Phedi in order to have a good night's sleep at a lower altitude rather than risk sleeping at a higher altitude at High Camp. Thorong Phedi is where you'll spend the night.

Another highlight of this expedition is crossing the treacherous Thorong La Pass at a breathtaking height of 5,416m/17,764ft. It's crucial to get an early start on the ice high-altitude track. The stunning mountain vistas, however, more than makeup for the tough hike over the arduous trek. By sunset, we arrive in Muktinath, an important Hindu, and Buddhist pilgrimage site. We can take a walk around the neighborhood, which includes a Vishnu temple and a monastery. Muktinath is where you'll spend the night.

We begin our descent into the barren plains of the Kali Gandaki Gorge. We drive through the settlements of Jharkot and Khingar, which have Tibetan architecture. We arrive in Jomsom by following the valley floor for most of the journey, which is stretched along the banks of the Kali Gandaki. Jomsom is where you'll spend the night.

We fly to Pokhara after breakfast. The spectacular flight takes us across the ravine between Annapurna and Dhaulagiri, two massive mountains. We will be taken to a lakeside hotel after arriving at Pokhara airport. In the evening, we rest and experience the beauty of Pokhara Valley. We take a leisurely stroll along the bank of Fewa Lake, Nepal's second-largest lake while admiring the Machhapuchhare mountain panorama. A boat excursion on Fewa Lake or a short stroll to the World Peace Pagoda are also options. We can finish the day with a relaxing stroll around the beautiful lakeside area. Pokhara is where you'll spend the night.

We'll return to Kathmandu after breakfast today. We will be taken to our hotel after we arrive in Kathmandu. Nothing else to do but exchange emails with our vacation mates and organize our images. We can either relax and enjoy the evening or do some last-minute shopping. In any case, we celebrate our journey's happy conclusion with a goodbye meal in the evening. Kathmandu is where you will spend the night.

Today is the last day of our Nepalese adventure! We will be escorted to the airport by a representative roughly 3 hours prior to our scheduled flight. We'll have plenty of time on the way home to plan our future excursion in Nepal's beautiful land.