Experience the remote Nar Phu Valley Trek, where ancient culture meets breathtaking Himalayan landscapes.
Trip info
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5,306m/17,408ft. (At. Height)
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Kathmandu, Nepal
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Kathmandu, Nepal
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Moderate+Demanding
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Hotel Vajra in Kathmandu & teahouse/Lodge during the trek
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13 Dinner, 14 Breakfast, and 12 Lunch
The challenging Kang La Pass (5,322m), and experience untouched Himalayan landscapes,
The Nar Phu Valley Trek lies in the most remote region of the Manang District and access is granted only with the purchase of a special permit. This area consists of two main villages – Nar with 300 permanent residents called Nar-ten and Phu with 200 permanent residents called Phu-ten. These remote villages are situated above tree line and completely cut off during the snowy winter months. Residents of these valleys make their livelihood mainly from herding yak and trading meat, wool and hides with the villages located in the lower regions of Manang.
Nar and Phu Valley Trek, Settled around the 10th Century by Tibetan herders and traders migrating south from Tibet, the inhabitants of Phu (also noted on maps as Phoo) once placed high value on their remote and strategic location. Tall stone lookout towers, now standing in ruins, where used to spot possible invaders coming from all directions and thick wooden doors where bolted shut at night locking the residents securely inside. You can have the entire day to explore this fascinating area. You can have the great pleasure of sightseeing inside the Tashi Lakhang Monastery, which sites high above the village.
Tashi Lakhang – ‘the blessed house of gods’ is one of the oldest monasteries (or Gompas) in Manang. The Gompa is one of 108 constructed by Lama Urgen Lhundup Gyatso and, along with the monastery in Braga, makes up the heart of spiritual life in the Manang District. It takes two days to reach Nar from Phu Village, the principal and seemingly more prosperous village in these remote valleys. Nar, situated at 13,730ft, is also called Chuprong meaning ‘the place of Blue Sheep’. The original inhabitants of this valley are believed to be from Tibet’s ancient Shang Sung Kingdom arriving sometime in the 8th Century and converted from Bon to Buddhism after the birth of Buddha in Lumbini. Nar Village sits above a large flat plain which make up the extensive agriculture fields being plowed by teams of humans and their yak. It seemed as though the entire village population are in the fields turning the soil and planting seeds in anticipation for the summer rains. As in Phu, wandering around the village and observing local life untainted by the outside world is fascinating.
✔ Visit ancient Buddhist monasteries
✔ Explore Tashi Lhakhang Monastery, listed among the 108 great Buddhist monasteries in the world
✔ A classic trek in Nepal, with the spectacular wide range of Kang-La Pass,
✔ Pass through many Buddhist monuments and traditional stone-walled villages
✔ Take a worthwhile side trip to Milarepa Cave from Braga
✔ Take a popular excursion to Praken Gompa and Chongar View Point from Manang
✔ Spectacular trip to the Ice Lake, high glacial Gangapurna Lake
OUTLINE ITINERARY
Day 01 : Arrival in Kathmandu (1,350m/4,429fet)- and transfer to hotel
Day 02 : In Kathmandu: Sightseeing Tour and Trek Preparation (1,350m/4,429fet)
Day 03 : Drive from Kathmandu to Dharapani (1,860m/6,100ft)- 8-9 hours
Day 04 : Trek from Dharapani to Koto (2600m/8,530ft)- 5-6 hours
Day 05 : Trek from Koto to Meta (3560m/11,680ft)- 7-8 hours
Day 06 : Trek from Meta to Kyang (3820m/12,533ft)- 3-4 hours
Day 07 : Trek from Kyang to Phu 4,080m/13,386ft)- 3-4 hours
Day 08 : Trek from Phu to Nar 4,110m/13,484ft)- 6-7 hours
Day 09 : Trek from Nar to Ngawal (3650m/11,975ft)- 6-7 hours via Kang-La Pass (5,306m/17,408ft)
Day 10 : Trek from Ngawal to Manang (3,519m/11,545ft)- 5-6 hours
Day 11 : Trek from Manang to Pisang (3,200m/10,499ft)- 5-6 hours
Day 12 : Trek from Pisang to Chame (2,650m/8,690ft)- 5-6 hours
Day 13 : Trek from Chame to Dharapani (1,860m/6,100ft)- 5-6 hours
Day 14 : Drive from Dharapani to Kathmandu via Besisahar 8-9 hours
Day 15 : Final Departure from Kathmandu
Customize Your Trek
- This is a general itinerary, which can always be “customized” individually. The trek package can be redesigned or redeveloped according to your interests, for more information please contact us.
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