Nar Phu Valley Trek – 13 Days - 13 Days

As you have prepared the bags the previous day, we will start our drive to get to the headquarters of the Lamjung District. We will a long tiring drive followed by an easy trek to Chamje in the end. First, drive along the Prithvi Highway to get to the lake city of Pokhara. From there, we will keep on driving through the village of Dumre to get to our last drive stop, Besisahar. After lunch at the village, the trek starts with great views of the Annapurna Mountain Ranges. Hike up and down through the villages of Ghermu and Syange to finally climb up a steep trail to arrive at the village of Chamje. Enjoy the Himalayan views and the houses scattered all over the hills.

The morning will be cold and you wouldn’t want to get out of your blanket. Wake up and fill your bellies. Then, we will start off with a walk to the village of Tal. The village has more than two dozen guest houses to choose from. From there, hike up through the rough terrain forest to arrive at the village of Karte. Further, walk uphill will take us to the village of Dharapani. Enjoy green rhododendron forest and waterfalls during this trek.

Wake up early to have looks of the glowing mountains during sunrise! Walk uphill along the easy marked path to get to the village of Danaque in just a couple of hours. The village has a police checkpoint and internet facilities. Now, hike along the jeep road to cross the river. After crossing the river, climb up some steep stone stairways to get to the village of Timang. The scenic village of Timang offers extraordinary views of the high Himalayas and crystal clear skies. Get out of the village and walk along the muddy trail to get to the village of Koto.

Today, we will find a different trail from the Annapurna Circuit Trekking and hike towards the village of Meta. Follow the trails through pine forests along the Soti Khola to get to the village of Dharamsala in a few hours. After lunch at the village, continue to trek uphill along the pine forest to arrive at the village of Meta. The village offers ecstatic views of the Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, and Lamjung Peaks.

It is an easy hike today as we travel to the village of Upper Chyaku. The walk to the village is peaceful and calm. After just a couple of hours, we will get to the village. We can also trek all the way to the Phu Village. But, it is best to acclimatize and rest in the Chyaku village for the rest of the day.

Get out of the village of Chyaku and trek towards the Phu Village. Follow the Phu Khola through the deep valleys to get to the village of Phu. This village is one of the hidden valleys of the Annapurna Region connected with the Mustang region. Along the way, we will pass the Khampa Settlement. The settlement was once a Tibetan Refugee camp. Explore the unhindered culture and tradition of the people living in the Phu Village. The village is filled with Tibetan-influenced ethnic groups including the Gurung, Lama, and Ghale. The village also has one of the hidden monasteries called the Tashi Lhakhang Monastery. The monastery is also listed as one of the 108 greatest Buddhist Monasteries in the world. Also, it is considered the last monastery built by the Karmapa Rinpoche.

Another easy day for us as we will descend all the way to the Nar Phedi. Hike downhill to cross several small streams and suspension bridges to get to the Mahendra Pul. From there, walk flat until we cross a gorge along the Lapche River to get to the Nar Phedi. Rest here for the day as the next day is going to be a little tough on our back.

Today, we will ascend on a steep path away from the Lapche River to get to the next hidden valleys of Nar. Along the way, we will find an old Buddhist monastery. Explore the monastery and continue on to Nar Village. The village rests at the lap of the high Pisang Peak. Along the way, we will pass through the Buddhist mani walls and prayer flags. The village offers one of the greatest panorama of Pisang, Annapurna, and Dhaulagiri peaks.

Explore the village of Nar as there are a couple of old monasteries and walls encrypted by the Mani readings. Enjoy the views of the Kang Guru, Himlung, and Chulu among other peaks. Explore the unique culture and tradition of the people living in the village. Also, enjoy looking at the villagers thrashing Koru. Koru is the only grain found in the area.

A long and tiring hike today. Get up early in the morning and hike uphill along the rough rocky trails to Kang La Pass. The pass is situated at a height of 5320 meters almost as high as the Everest Base Camp. Enjoy the panoramic views of the Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, Gangapurna, and the Pisang peaks. After filling our bellies, we will hike downhill along a steep narrow hill to get to the village at the lap of the Kang La Pass.

The hike from Ngawal to Chame is a long one. Get out of the village of Ngawal and follow the Manang Sadak (the jeep trail in the Manang valley). Walk along the Sadak to finally get to the village of Chame in about 5 hours. Chame is one of the biggest villages in the region. It has a bank, a post office, and numerous guesthouses.

Follow the same path down as we had used in the starting days. Trek back to the village of Koto and then follow the muddy path to get to Timang. From there, walk along the jeep path to arrive at Danaque. An easy walk from there will take us to the village of Dharapani. Finally, with an easy hike through the forested trail, we will get to the village of Tal.

It is an easy walk up to the village of Chamje. From there, hike downhill through a green forest to ascend up and again descend as the ways are berserk in the country. After a series of ups and downs, we will arrive at the village of Jagat. Fill our bellies there, and again, hike past the villages of Ghermu and Bahundanda to reach the Besisahar village. We will drive you to your hotel and let the trek come to an end.