Nar Fu valley Trekking

Nar Fu valley Trekking

Nar (Naar) Phu trekking is in the valley of the Naar Khola in the Annapurna region, Manang district of Nepal. The route follows the Annapurna Circuit trekking route until reaching Koto, then leaves the AC trek and follows Naar Khola valley. Nar Phu Valley trekking is one of the more remote and isolated treks in Nepal. According to Nepal government trekking rules, this trek to the Nar and Phu villages requires special trekking permits.

The Nar Phu trek allows you to explore this hidden and infrequently visited valley. This is definitely an off the beaten trek. You cross the challenging high pass of Kang La (5200 m). From Kang La (pass) the magnificent panoramic view of Annapurna massif appears remote and forbidding. Our destination in this trek lies above the tree line on the upper limits of cultivation, in the very north of Manang district. It takes five hours reaching the pass that links Nar village to Manang.

Nowadays, Nar Phu has about 300 inhabitants who depend on livestock, and unlike most Bhotia people, whose trading patterns changed drastically after the Nepali Government closed borders with Tibet, the people of Nar and Phu valley were least affected by this change. This trekking path, leading from the valley into Tibet, had never made them dependent on the salt trade, and still today yak herding is the basis of their livelihood.

There are two trekking itineraries to explore the Nar and Phu valley area. One itinerary to visit Nar and Phu village then return the same way, down to Koto, back to Besi Sahar, and Kathmandu. The other is to cross over the somewhat difficult Kang La. Asian Hiking Team begins Nar Phu trek from Besisahar in the Lamjung district, a 5 to 6 hours drive from Kathmandu. There is also a seasonal jeep road up to Koto that takes 5-7 hours drive. The route can be walked from Beshi Sahar in 4 to 5 days, if you wish, to reach Koto.

Special permits are required to enter the trek from Koto into Nar Phu Valley. Explore those two villages and cross Kang La at 5200 m to enter into the Manang valley. It is possible to continue trekking in the Manang valley, on the Annapurna Circuit trail, cross Thorong La, 5416 m, and drive, or walk back to Pokhara or even fly from Jomsom to Kathmandu. It is also possible to include in your trek going to Tilicho Lake and/or Pass to end trek in Jomsom or continues trekking the Annapurna Circuit. Many options are available depending on time and interest.

For the Nar Phu trek it is possible to use tea houses/guest houses. The Nar and Phu trek special permits cost US$ 100 per week per person from Sep to Nov. and US$ 75 per week per person from Dec to Aug and for more than one week per day US$ 15 and US$ 10 respectively. Asian Hiking Team can arrange all necessary permits, overland transport, and provide an excellent friendly and experienced staff for the trek.

Day by Day Itinerary

Day 01: Drive from Kathmandu to Besisahar (823m.), 5/6 hours, overnight at Guest house/Hotel.

Day 02: Beshishahar to Koto takes about five to seven hours driving, overnight Lodge.

Option: It is possible to trek from Besisahar to Koto with in 3–4 days.

Day 03: Trek from Koto to Meta (3560m) takes about six hours, overnight at Guest house/Hotel.

Day 04: Trek from Meta to Kayang (3887m) takes about six and half hours, Overnight at Guest house/Hotel.

Day 05: Trek from Kayang to Fu village (4080m), 4 hours, overnight at Guest house/Hotel.

Day 06: Excursion around Fu valley, Overnight at Guest house/Hotel.

Day 07: Trek from Fu to Nar Phedi (3887m), 4 hours trekking, overnight at Guest house/Hotel.

Day 08: Trek from Nar Phedi to Naar, 4-5 hours trekking, overnight at Guest house/Hotel.

Day 09: Explore Naar village, Overnight at Guest house/Hotel.

Day 10: Trek from Naar village to Koto, 6-7 hours, overnight in Guest house.

Day 11: Koto to Besi Sahar, 5-7 hours, overnight Guest house.

Day 12: BesiSahar to Kathmandu drive by bus, 4-6 hours drives, overnight Hotel.

Optional Itinerary

Day 01: Drive from Kathmandu to Besisahar (823m.), 5/6 hours, overnight at Guest house/Hotel.

Day 02: Beshishahar to Koto takes about five to seven hours driving, overnight Lodge.

Day 03: Trek from Koto to Meta (3560m) takes about six hours, overnight at Guest house/Hotel.

Day 04: Trek from Meta to Kayang (3887m) takes about six and half hours, Overnight at Guest house/Hotel.

Day 05: Trek from Kayang to Fu village (4080m), 4 hours, Overnight at Guest house/Hotel.

Day 06: Excursion around Fu valley, Overnight at Guest house/Hotel.

Day 07: Trek from Fu to Nar Phedi (3887m), 4 hours trekking, overnight at Guest house/Hotel.

Day 08: Trek from Nar Phedi to Naar, 4-5 hours trekking, overnight at Guest house/Hotel.

Day 09: Explore Naar village, Overnight at Guest house/Hotel.

Day 10: Trek from Naar village to Ngwal (3360m) after crossing Kang La pass (5320m) 7 -11 hours, Overnight at Guest house/Hotel.

Day 11: Trek from Ngwal to Chame (2670m), takes about 5-6 hours, Overnight at Guest house/Hotel.

Day 12: Chame to Besi Sahar continues to drive to Kathmandu or Pokhara by Jeep/ Bus 7-10 hours, overnight at Hotel.

Option: It is possible to continue trekking over Thorong La pass; end trek in Jomsom or Nayapul. The itinerary subject to change as your time and interest.