Nar-Phu Annapurna Trek

At Kathmandu as a free day where one can join in our interesting sightseeing tour as options, as the capital Kathmandu of Nepal steeped with historical and religious monuments of world heritage sites. Afternoon at leisure and preparation for Nar-Phu Annapurna trekking, starting next early morning with to Nepal Mid-West.

Morning an early morning start after a hearty breakfast in the hotel, then getting ready for long and interesting overland journey on Nepal’s main highway to reach warmer country around Mid-West at Lamjung district, and then continue drive from Besar headquarter town of

Lamjung, located in a warm sub-tropical temperature valley. Drive continue following farm village and Marysangdi River upstream till Syange village and then on winding uphill to reach a nice place at Jagat farm village for a first overnight stop of the adventure.

From Jagat, our treks begin heading through farm areas above the river to reach Chamje where you can notice the change of village people, vegetation and culture entering into more Buddhism country. After Chamje crossing over Marysangdi river to reach in the cool shade of nice lovely woodland of pines and rhododendron tree lines heading above the river to reach a nice valley at Tal -Besi, where temperatures get much cooler from here onward. With refreshing stop heading towards the end of the valley and crossing over bridges with ups and downhill to reach nice Dharapani village, located above the river in between route to Manang and Manaslu area.

Morning walk leads into nice alpine woodland within a river gorge to reach a small villages Big chap and Danaque encountering Buddhist religious monuments of prayer walls and spinning bells and then walking with views of Lamjung Himal and Annapurna IV and A-II peaks, to reach the higher side of the trail at Tamang village.

This village of mixed hill tribes with Magar-Gurung and Manang people facing grand views of Manaslu and Annapurna mountain range, after Timing on downhill then walk by the riverside to reach at Kotto for overnight stop located close to the large town of Chame. With time at Kotto, one can visit Chame headquarter and administrative town of Manang the district with many good lodges, with time to browse its streets filled with shops and stores.

After staying at Koto where our route diverts away from main popular Annapurna circuit trails for a week, as our destination leads to hidden pockets of high Manang valley which is near the border of Tibet in the country of blue sheep and snow leopards around Nar-Phu country.

As walk leads into a narrow deep gorge covered with pines and rhododendron tree lines, and then reaching an open pasture field with few huts and shades of cattle herders, this deep gorge formed by Pisang Peak and Kang-guru Himal lower basin, the walk follows Nar-Phu Khola (stream) upstream to reach our overnight destination at a small village of Dharma-Shala (means a resting and overnight place for travelers).

Morning walk heading far north to reach at Phu village first of the adventure located into remote within dry and arid landscapes, a time-forgotten village on walks chances of spotting some wildlife like blue sheep’s, if lucky snow leopard or musk deer with mountain antelopes.

Walk finally reaches at Kyang for an overnight halt, after an exciting day trek, Kyang a small village about dozen farmhouses of strong Tibetan culture and traditional life.

Today, walk leads to our promised land at Phu village as our route follows Phu Khola and for the short while and then on the downhill back into a river, from here uphill to enter into the gorge, suddenly the walk leads into an open wide glacial valley within Yak and other cattle grazing fields to complete our day on reaching Phu village with more Tibetan influence and similar culture and custom of Buddhism religion.

On reaching our main highlight destination with a rest day to explore this age-old and weather-beaten village of great interest as well to support acclimatization before heading over high Kang-la and Thorang-la pass. On this day in this mystical country a Shangri-la where one can explore this undisturbed pristine village of Phu visiting its old Tashilkhang and Samdu Choling Gompa / Monastery with Kyauchyu waterfalls, Phu Village houses 30 to for hundred inhabitants.

After a pleasant and exciting time at Phu village where the morning walk leads on the previous day the trail for short hours and then descends into a narrow gorge of Phu Khola, and then with the climb to reach a small village at Yughat adorned with mani and chhorten Buddhist religious monuments, walk slowly reach our overnight at Nar Phedi for an overnight stop.

Morning walk leads to Phu Khola after a few hours on a good trail to reach and cross over a suspension bridge above Phu Khola, where walk leads to a steep haul for a few hours to reach within a flat-filed where walk leads finally to our second highlight of the trip at Nar village for

overnight, Nar-Gaon is quite similar to Phu village but smaller as it is located in a more remote area on route Kang-la pass.

From Nar-Gaon morning walk to further isolated country where Nar-Phu ends beyond villages and human settlement some days, an interesting walk leads with some short ups and downs around rocky and arid areas. Walking into Yak grazing land with some temporary cattle herder camps as walk follows Temdenzon Khola with views of high surrounding snow-capped peaks and then ending the days walk at the base of Kang La pass to camp for overnight or stay in a simple and basic lodge available in this wild country at above 4,530 meters.

To cross our first high pass of the adventure waking earlier than other previous days where the walk leads to a steep climb to reach over and crossing Kang-la at 5,322 m high, as limb leads much high on the steep slope for few hours facing glorious panorama with Pisang Peak with Chulu and Far East Peaks.

Reaching on top of Kang-la pass rewards you with awesome views and a panorama of Annapurna Himalaya with Chulu Peaks. From the pass, we long descent to reach our overnight stop and back into human life at Ngawal village after walking past Zulu village, where walk leads back to the main Annapurna circuit trail from the village onwards after the overnight halt.

After a peaceful and scenic view from this isolated Ngawal village, where morning walk starts with a short climb for short-while facing grand views of Manang valley with a series of peaks, as the walk leads near Hongdae / Home village with a small airstrip. From this village walk past tree lines with amazing views of peaks and then vegetation and tree lines fade as the walk leads to the nice village at Braga with an old monastery on top.

With time to explore its ancient monastery of great interest with fabulous views of Annapurna towards the south and Chulus with Pisang in the north, from here an hour walk reaches to our destination at main Manang village for an overnight stop and rest day. Rest of the afternoon relax and explore this interesting village adorned with age-old Buddhist religion and fascinating culture and customs.

From Manang where onward walk leads towards the windswept high valley and barren hills and getting closer to snow-capped peaks as the walk leads past several smaller villages to reach our overnight stop at Yak Kharka, where walk leads within the open wide country with views of Gangapurna-Tilicho peaks with Chulu West. The walk finally ends on reaching a small Yak grazing pastureland known as Yak-Kharka for an overnight and lunch stop in one of its best available lodges with views of high peaks.

After a pleasant stop and overnight, a morning walk leads to the end of the valley rim to reach the bottom of Thorang-La Pass, where the walk leads on gradual ups with a few short descend to a river with a brief steep climb and then on a good trail to reach at Phedi with few good lodges.

A break here on this high altitude, then a short steep climb on a stone scree path leads you to the top of the ridge where Thorang High Camp is situated with about 2-3 lodge for an overnight stop in this high country enclosed within giant peaks of Chulu and Damodar Himal.

Our main tough and long walk of the adventure, starting early morning having breakfast then leading to a slow climb on winding steep uphill past a few glacial ponds and then finally reaching the top of high Thorang-La pass where you can notice a big board on top with name and the height of the pass, festooned with thousands of Buddhist colourful prayer flags.

The top offers amazing scenery of the Mustang region due west with Dhaulagiri-Annapurna and Chulu including the Damodar Himal range. From the top a long downhill to reach the bottom of the pass with few shades and tea-house, as the walk continues on the nice wide trail to reach holy Muktinath Temple premises for an overnight stop at Muktinath village, after a long tough walk of the day.

Due to the nature of road conditions and the tiring walks of the previous day, today end of the walk for short period taking an opportunity to jeep drive on the motorable road heading downhill towards Jomsom and Kaligandaki River Valley. Reaching Jomsom for the last overnight stop on the High Mountains, Jomsom headquarter town of Mustang area located on the old Trans Himalaya Salt Trade and Caravan Trail of Nepal and Tibet, where trade still exists beyond Upper Mustang through Karo-la pass to the frontier of Tibet/ China. This area home to Thakali people of Buddhism religion has been on this trade for hundreds of years, from here around Kaligandaki valley which includes Marpha-Tukuche and Kalapani / Lete famous for delicious apples and products.

Morning a short walk to Jomsom air-terminal where scenic and sweeping short flight reaches at Pokhara, during air-borne excellent views of Dhaulagiri and Annapurna range on both side of the plane window. On landing at Pokhara airport an interesting short drive takes you to a scenic and beautiful lake-side for overnight stops by its famous and serene Lake Phewa.

Morning from Pokhara is an exciting overland journey back to Kathmandu on route to observe Nepalese country life as the drive leads past farm villages and towns and to reach Kathmandu around afternoon time, the rest of the day is free for individual activities and shopping souvenirs.

After a wonderful time in Nepal with an amazing time in the high mountains enjoying walks on Nar-Phu Annapurna Trek, with last day in the Himalayan country enjoying an adventure on high Himalaya, where our staff and guide transfer you to the airport for your flight back home or to next port of call.