The trail to this remote valley left untouched by civilizations enter from near Chame, on the trail of popular Annupurna trek. Explore the valley to the north, visit Phu village situated on the edge and travel south to Nar Village. Cross Kangla (5321m pass)east of Chulu East and join main Annapurna trail.
Nar and Phu villages are the most remote villages in Manang. The valley is surrounded by Peri Himalaya to the north, Gangla and Kangguru to the east and Damodar Himalaya to the west. The elevation of the valley became prominent around 1960 when Khampa from Tibet entered Nepal in Mustang and Manang Valley. Despite the prosperity of the other area in Manang people in this valley have remained untouched until now. Their dialect is different from other near by area. They have not left their nomadic tradition. There are three Buddhist monasteries dedicated to Nyingmapa sect. Nar and Phu valleyis the closest area that pre Budhist tradition, culture and rituals are still in tact like in Upper Dolpo. It has been so near yet so far away.
Itinearay:
Day Tentative night stop
Day 01: Arrive Kathmandu, transfer to Hotel, o/n in Kathmadu
Day 02: In Kathmandu, free day to explore Kathmandu own.
Day 03: Drive To Khudi (790m), overnight in Khudi-Lodge/Guest House
Dumre on the Kathmandu-Pokhara highway can be reached by bus in 5 hours. During the dry season, land rover and jeep run on the 42 km. Stretch from Durmre to Besisahar, the head quarters of Lamjung District. There are good views of Lamjung Himal on the left and Himalchuli to the right. The drive will take about 2 hours.
Day 04: Trek to Syange(1136m)- Lodge/Guest House
The trail which is a good one climbs gently towards the village of Khudi on the Marsyangdi river. Opposite Khudi (on the west bank of the river) where the Khudi Khola enter the main river the Marsyangdi swings north, the trail rises high above the river and round the corner revealing further views of Himalchuli and Ngadi Chuli (Peak 29) now very near and rising massively more than 6,700m. Continue up east bank of river, crossing Ngadi Khola bridge after 1.5 hours. Climb to Bahundanda ridge (1,310m) in about 2 hours. Descend towards river once again and reach vicinity of bridge at Syange after another 2.5 hrs. Total about 6 hours. Syange is the northern limit of rice cultivation in Marsyangdi valley.
Day 05 Trek to Tal (1646m)- Lodge/Guest House
Trail now climbs slowly into increasingly narrow canyon. Cross river on good suspension bridge near Chyamje and continue ascent past canyon descending from rock barriers of Ngadi Chuli (Peak 29) and Numun Bhanjyang. Tal, the gateway to Manang District, a beautiful flat meadow with several Bhotia houses and a splendid waterfall coming off the lower reaches of Peak 29. This is a superb site. The trail passes Jagat after 1.5 hours and Chyamje after another 1.5 hours. Tal is another 2 hrs. Short day but all climbing.
Day 06: Trek to Koto (2640m)- Lodge/Guest House
Day 07: Trek to Meta or Dharamsala (3700m)- Tented Camp
Day 08: Acclimatization day - Tented Camp
Day 09: Trek to Kyang (4000m)- Tented Camp
Day 10: Acclimatization day - Tented Camp
Day 11: Cross Kyang La, trek further to Phu village (5322m)- Tented Camp
Day 12: Free day to explore Phu Gaon - Tented Camp
Day 13: Trek to Nar Valley - Tented Camp
Day 14: Free day to explore Nar Gaon - Tented Camp
Day 15: Trek to Braga (3360m)- Lodge/Guest House
Day 16: Trek to Ledar (4230m)-Lodge/Guest House
Day 17: Thorang Phedi (4450m)-Lodge/Guest House
Day 18: Cross Thorang pass (5335m) and trek to Muktinath (3760m)-Lodge/Guest House
Day 19: Jomsom (2750m)-Lodge/Guest House
Day 20: Larjung (2550m)-Lodge/Guest House
Day 21: Trek to Kalopani (2515m)-Lodge/Guest House
Day 22: Trek to Tatopani (1219m)-Lodge/Guest House
Day 23: trek to Beni, arrive Pokhara. Fly to Kathmandu. Transfer to Hotel. In Kathmandu.
Day 24: In Kathmandu, free day to rest and shopping.
Day 25: Transfer to airport, depart Kathmandu
The above itinerary is not intended to be final, it can be change and modify and make according to your need. It is just an guideline only, it may be change due to weather, health and other reason that are beyond our control.
01: All meals and accommodation in tent during the trek.
02: Cooking and eating utensils.
03: Service of trek guide, cook, kitchen and sherpa assistants.
04: Porters to carry personal baggage (each 15 kg.), food and camping equipment.
05: Warm clothing, shoes, blankets and dark goggles for high altitude porters as required.
06: Accident insurance for staffs and porters.
07: Nar & Phu special trek permit & Annapurna conservation fee
08: Domestic Airfare according to programme
09: Arrival and departure transfers.
10. Local / Public transport as shown in the programme
11: Hotel accommodation as per programme using 3 star category Hotel on BB
Cost Exclude:
01: Personal clothing and sleeping bag
02: Personal accident and health insurance
03: Emergency evacuation and medical-box
04: Alcoholic and bottled beverage, laundry, and tips
05: Sightseeing and major meals in Katmandu
06: Any other services and expenses that are not specifically mentioned in the programme.
07: Expenses due to flight delay, sickness other contingencies
