Nar Phu Valley Trek

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The Nar and Phu valleys are newly opened treks above the tree line in the Upper Mustang Region. It takes 5 hrs to reach the pass that links Nar with Manang and three other Bhotia villages in the lower Nyeshang valley. In terms of distance both Nar and the neighboring village of Phu is only a day's walk from Chame situated on the eastern side of the Annapurna Circuit. However both the places remain remote and relatively undeveloped. The trek offers a combination of high peaks and mountain passes, glaciers, remote villages, narrow canyons, lovely forests, amazing rock formation, monasteries and unique Himalayan culture. Closed to trekkers until late 2002, very few westerners have explored these virtually untouched areas or climbed many of the 7000m peaks surrounding it.

Trip profile:

Length of trip: 23 days
Grade: strenuous
Highest Alt: 5,416 m
Type of trek: Tea house/ Camping
Best season: Spring, Summer & Autumn
Group size: Min. 2 people
Mode of Travel: Land Transportation/Flight

Itinerary:

Day 01: Drive Kathmandu to Besishar (760m) & Trek to Khudi (790m)
Day 02: Trek to Bahundanda (1310m)
Day 03: Trek to Tal (1700m)
Day 04: Trek to Chamje (1430m)
Day 05: Trek to Bagarchhap (1430m)
Day 06: Trek to Koto Qupar (2600m)
Day 07: Trek to Dharamsala (3230m)
Day 08: Trek to Kayang (3740m)
Day 09: Trek to Phu (4050m)
Day 10: Rest day at Phu
Day 11: Trek to Junam (3550m)
Day 12: Trek to Nar (4150m)
Day 13: Rest day at Nar
Day 14: Trek to Ngawal (3650m)
Day 15: Trek to Chame (1430m)
Day 16: Trek to Pisang (3300m)
Day 17: Trek to Manang (3540m)
Day 18: Trek to Letdar (4200m)
Day 19: Trek to Thorung Phedi (4450m)
Day 20: Cross Thorung La (5416m / 6 hrs). Continue to Muktinath (3800m)
Day 21: Trek to Jomsom (2710m)
Day 22: Fly Jomsom to Pokhara (900m)
Day 23: Fly/Drive back to Kathmandu

Included services (Tea house/Lodge trek)

- All private transportations from Kathmandu to the starting point of the trek
- Flight ticket Jomsom- Pokhara
- Camping equipment & gear which includes two person tent, dining tent, toilet tent & kitchen tent
- All meals prepared by our cook while on trek
- Porters & pack animals to carry all personal gear & camping equipment
- Food, lodging and other expenses of trekking crew
- English speaking guide
- Conservation area fee
- Normal trekking permit

Not included services

- Special trekking permit fee
- Accommodation in Kathmandu
- Personal equipment and clothing
- Insurance
- Cold drinks, alcoholic beverages and desserts
- Personal expenses
- Tips to the crew