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Nar Phu Valley Trek

Nar Phu Valley Trek

  • Destination: Nepal
  • Region: Annapurna
  • Duration: 15 Days
  • Accommodation: Tea House Basis
  • Group Size: 02
  • Grade: Challenging/High Pass
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
  • Activities: Trekking
  • Best Season: September to November and March to May
  • Start/End Point: Kathmandu to Pokhara

Embark to the most splendid yet tranquil hidden villages of the Annapurna region of Nepal. Yes, up in the Himalayan region of Nepal inside the Annapurna region of Nepal you can explore the majestic hidden villages rich in culture and nature. Do the Nar Phu Valley Trek in Nepal and relish the time inside the unique and mystical villages. The Mountain Watch Trek presents you the best itinerary of the Nar Phu Valley Trek in Nepal with an addition of the Annapurna Circuit Trek itinerary.

Restricted Trekking Region of Annapurna

Nar and Phu are two villages of the Annapurna region of Nepal that are within the restricted region. Therefore, trekkers willing to do trekking inside the region have to follow certain protocols and guidelines. Moreover, the journey of the Nar Phu Valley Trek is not possible for solo trekker and independent trekkers trekking without a guide. You must be in a group of at least two trekkers and the trek must be organized by a legitimate trekking agency. Special restricted area permits and ACAP permit are required to do the trek. The trail was opened for all to trek in 2003 but it is slowly getting lots of trekkers nowadays.

How much does the Nar Phu Valley Restricted Permit cost?

The restricted area permits costs 100 $ per person for 7 days. If your stay increases beyond 7 days then you will have to pay 15 $ extra per day. The cost of the restricted area permits is 75 $ per person during the off season!

Nar Phu Valley Trek itinerary

The Nar Phu Valley Trek itinerary follows the itinerary of the Annapurna Circuit Trek in the beginning and end of the trekking trip. Trekkers start the trekking from Jagat village which is in the Annapurna Circuit Trek route. The journey of the restricted region starts from the Meta Village where trekkers reach after spending two nights in Dharapani and Koto village respectively. Beyond Meta village up to the Ngawal village beyond Kang La Pass, all are within the restricted region.

Trek to Phu and Nar Village

The first village to explore on this remarkable Nar Phu Valley Trek in Nepal is the Phu Village. The village is known for the people who are involved in the animal husbandry. Interestingly, the Nar Village is known as the farming village in the shape of the bowl. There are many chortens and small ruins of the Tibetan fortress along the trail. Relish the scenery of mountains like Annapurna II, Gangapurna, Annapurna Himalaya while exploring these villages. Spending time inside the monastery and participating in the evening prayers alongside nuns of the nunnery is truly spiritual.

How to reach Manang Village from Nar by crossing Kang La Pass?

Trekkers rejoin the Annapurna Circuit Trek beyond Kang La Pass. This is the most challenging day of the Nar Phu Valley Trek. The most challenging part is the crossing of the Kang La Pass which is about 5240 m from sea level. However, descending down to Ngawal village is truly blissful. Inside this village, trekkers can find the century old Milarepa caves. It is believed that you can reach the Mustang village if you follow the trail inside the cave. From this village, about 4 to 5 hours of trekking takes trekkers to the Manang Village.

Annapurna Circuit Trek with Nar Phu Valley

The Annapurna Circuit Trek begins from Manang Village. Please check our Annapurna Circuit Trek package if you wish to book the trek separately without combining with the Nar Phu Valley Trek. Contact our travel planners and plan out the trekking trip in Nepal according to your preferences.

Thorong La Pass Crossing

At an altitude of 5420 m, the Thorong La Pass is the most popular high – altitude pass of Nepal. The crossing of the Thorong La becomes much easier if you follow the route of the Nar Phu Valley Trek. By the time trekkers cross the Thorong La Pass, they will have an experience of crossing the Kang La Pass which is at an altitude of 5200 m. Enjoy the breathtaking scenery of mountains from Dhaulagiri range and Annapurna range.

Can I skip Annapurna Circuit Trek during Nar Phu Trekking?

Yes, you can choose to skip the itinerary of the Annapurna Circuit Trek and simply choose to do the Nar Phu Valley Trek. It is comparatively shorter and cheaper. Book our Nar Phu Valley Short Trek package. Please note that you will not get chance to cross the Kang La Pass and Thorong La Pass if you prefer to do short Nar Phu Valley Trek.

When is the best time to do Nar Phu Valley Trek

The best time to do Nar Phu Valley Trek is during the peak trekking season in Nepal. The ideal time is during months of spring and autumn season. However, the permit cost of the restricted area is 25 $ less during the off season than in peak season. For the better experiences, choose the months of spring and autumn season even if the cost of the permit is higher!

How much does the Nar Phu Valley Trekking Cost?

The average cost of the Nar Phu Valley Trek in Nepal starts from 1150 $ per person to 1800 $ per person. The cost depends upon the number of days and type of the services that you prefer for the trekking trip.

Contact our travel planners and book the most interesting restricted area’s trekking trip!

Details Itinerary

Short Itinerary

Day 1:Arrival to Kathmandu (1400m)

Day 2:Kathmandu Valley Sightseeing (1400m) and Trek Preparation

Day 3:Drive to Besisahar (760m) by Public Bus then Take Shared Jeep to Dharapani (1860m)

Day 4:Trek from Dharapani (1860m) to Koto (2600m)

Day 5:Trek from Koto (2600m) to Meta (3560m)

Day 6:Trek from Meta (3560m) to Phu Village (4080m)

Day 7:Acclimatization Day in Phu Village (4080m)

Day 8:Trek from Phu Village (4080m) to Nar Phedi (3490m)

Day 9:Trek from Nar Phedi (3490m) to Nar Village (4150m)

Day 10:Trek from Nar Village (4150m) to Ngawal (3660m) via Kang La Pass (5320m)

Day 11:Trek from Ngawal (3660m) to Manang (3540m)

Day 12:Trek from Manang (3540m) to Yak Kharka (4050m)

Day 13:Trek from Yak Kharka (4050m) to Thorong High Camp (4925m)

Day 14:Trek from Thorong High Camp (4925m) to Muktinath (3760m) via Thorong La Pass (5416m) then Drive to Jomsom (2720m)

Day 15:Take a Flight from Jomsom (2720m) to Pokhara (822m)

Day 16:Drive from Pokhara (822m) to Kathmandu (1400m)

Day 17:Final Departure

We will receive you at the airport and transfer you to your hotel. We will discuss about the trip details and finalize all the requirements. Overnight in a hotel

We will begin our Kathmandu Valley Sightseeing after breakfast. We will visit the famous UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITES today. At first we will visit the Swyambhunath Temple. It is also called as the Monkey Temple. After Swyambhunath, we will visit the Patan Durbar Square and observe the ancient architecture and museums. We will take lunch on the way and visit the sacred Pashupatinath Temple and finally end our sightseeing tour by visiting Bouddhanath Stupa. We will have our special immigration permit ready on this day. Overnight in a hotel

Early in the morning, we will head towards the Besisahar after breakfast. The journey is 175 kilometers road trip on the well-maintained road. The road trip is very joyous as we get to see many highway towns, rivers, cascading hills, and villages along with the green lush forests as well as terraced farmlands. Upon reaching the Besisahar, we will hop on the jeep and head towards village of Dharapani. Overnight in a lodge

We will walk on the motor able road throughout the day today. If there is availability of the jeep then we will take a jeep to Koto Village. The village is beautifully placed on the banks of river at the foothill of the green lush forests. The entire landscape is so pleasing and enticing to stay overnight. Overnight in a tea house

Early in the morning, we will start our trek after breakfast. The firs section of our trekking is on the banks of raging river. Once we cross the wooden bridge over the river, we will enter the forest trail. The trek traverses through green lush alpine forests deeper into the wilderness. The village has monastery as well where you can visit in the evening. The grassy meadows where yaks graze is the sight to behold being in the Meta Village. The gigantic hills that surround the village is spectacular to watch. Overnight in a tea house

Today is the exciting day of our trekking. We will be walking in the diverse landscape. After walking for about 3 to 4 hours, we will reach the Kyang where we will take our lunch and continue our journey towards the village of Phu. The trail is through the rock carved hills and the landscape start to change from here including the vegetation. We will cross the steel bridge and continue uphill and enter the gate towards the Phu Village. The village is so beautifully placed with clustered houses and beautiful monastery at the top of the village. Overnight in a tea house

Early in the morning before dawn we head to the sunrise view point. The sight of the sun kissing the mountains and lighting this amazing village is definitely a sight to behold. We will head back to our tea house and have breakfast then we head towards the Tashi Lakhang Monastery. We will do the acclimatization hike to higher places and again come back to Phu for overnight stay. Overnight in a tea house

After breakfast, we will retrace the same trail back to the river and continue our descend towards the Nar Phedi. This is the small place with the monastery and few tea houses. Overnight in a tea house

From Nar Phedi, we will have to walk uphill through meadows and open hill. There are many chortens and Tibetan Buddhists writing throughout the trail. Nar Village is the best village among these two villages in terms of farming and location. Overnight in a tea house

We will begin our trekking early in the morning before sunrise as today is the longest and hardest day of our trekking. We will be crossing the Kang La Pass and reach the Annapurna Circuit Trek route. The trail is uphill and downhill in the high - altitude place. From the top of the Kang La Pass, we can get the mesmerizing scenery of Mt. Manaslu as well. It is so scenic from the pass top as we can get the 360 degree view of mountains as well high valleys. It is truly remarkable. Overnight in a tea house

We will start today’s trek after breakfast. The trail is uphill on some sections. The landscape slowly changes beyond Manang. We will be walking on the rugged rocky trail for most of the times. The guide will decide whether to stay in Yak Kharka or Ledar. It depends upon the availability of the tea house and conditions of the trekkers. Overnight in a tea house

Today is the short day’s trek but it is extremely tiring as we will enter the 4500 m beyond place. The trek begins after the breakfast. Please note that the trekking guide will decide whether to stay in the Thorong Phedi or at the High Camp for this night before crossing the Thorong La Pass. Thorong Phedi is about 1.5 hours before the high camp. It becomes more easier to start the crossing of the Thorong La Pass from High camp than from phedi but staying overnight in Phedi is easier than in the High Camp. Overnight in a tea house

We will begin the trek before dawn today. There will be massive line of the trekkers trekking uphill towards the top of the Thorong La Pass. Once we are at the top the morning sunrise and the feeling of reaching the highest point of the trekking take our feeling of tiredness away. In addition, we will spend 15 to 20 minutes at the top and descend towards the Muktinath. We will have lunch on the way around Phedi and continue journey towards Muktinath. Upon reaching the place, we will do quick visit of the Muktinath Temple and take a jeep to Jomsom. Overnight in a tea house

We will take the early morning flight from Jomsom to Pokhara. It takes about 20 minutes to reach Pokhara from Jomsom. You can have free time to rest and explore the Pokhara city. Overnight in a hotel

We will have our breakfast and you will be transferred to the airport for the flight to Kathmandu. The flight is about 25 minutes long. Upon reaching Kathmandu, the agency will review the trek and you will be treated a farewell dinner by the company representatives alongside your trekking guide. Overnight in a hotel

We will bid you farewell at the Tribhuwan International Airport for the final departure. You will be taken to the airport in a private vehicle. Our trip ends but the friendship remains intact. We will bid farewell with the promise to meet again for another breathtaking holiday in Nepal.

Cost Details

Cost Includes

  • Transportation: Airport pickup and drop in a private vehicle
  • Kathmandu to Besisahar (trek starting point) by bus/jeep
  • Return transport from trek ending point to Kathmandu
  • Accommodation: 2 nights in Kathmandu (standard hotel with breakfast)
  • Teahouse/lodge accommodation during the trek
  • Meals: Three meals a day (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) during the trek
  • Tea/coffee during meals
  • Permits & Documentation: Nar Phu Restricted Area Permit
  • Annapurna Conservation Area Permit (ACAP)
  • TIMS Card (Trekkers’ Information Management System)
  • Guide and Porter: Licensed, English-speaking trekking guide
  • One porter for every two trekkers
  • Staff insurance, meals, accommodation, and wages
  • Others: First aid kit with guide
  • Map of the trekking region
  • All government taxes and service charges

Cost Includes

  • International airfare and Nepal entry visa
  • Travel and medical insurance
  • Personal expenses (e.g., phone calls, laundry, snacks, hot showers)
  • Bottled water and alcoholic beverages
  • Tips for guide and porter
  • Extra accommodation and meals in Kathmandu beyond itinerary
  • Costs due to unforeseen events (e.g., flight delays, landslides, illness)

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Client Reviews

Zhang Wei


USA: 22/Jan/2025
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Annapurna Base Camp Trek

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Kathy Selli


Canada: 25/Jan/2025
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An Unforgettable Adventure to Annapurna Base Camp

I recently completed the Annapurna Base Camp (ABC) trek, and it was nothing short of spectacular! From start to finish, the experience exceeded all expectations.

The trek takes you through such a diverse range of landscapes—starting with lush forests, quaint villages, and terraced fields, and ascending to breathtaking alpine vistas surrounded by towering peaks. Every day offered something new and awe-inspiring.

The highlight, of course, was reaching the base camp itself at 4,130m. Standing amidst the majestic Annapurna range with the sunrise lighting up the peaks was an emotional and humbling experience. It felt like stepping into another world.

Our guides and porters were incredible—knowledgeable, friendly, and always ensuring we were safe and comfortable. They shared stories about the region, explained cultural nuances, and even taught us a few Nepali phrases. The teahouses along the trail were cozy, offering hearty meals, warm hospitality, and a chance to connect with fellow trekkers.

While the trek is challenging at times, especially with the uphill climbs and altitude, it’s entirely doable with proper preparation and pacing. I’d highly recommend it to anyone looking for an adventure that combines natural beauty, cultural immersion, and a sense of personal achievement.

I’ll carry the memories of this trek with me forever and can’t wait to return to the Himalayas for another adventure. If you’re considering the Annapurna Base Camp trek—do it. You won’t regret it!

Guided by:

John Marta


Australia: 19/Mar/2025
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Lantang Trekking in Nepal

The Langtang Valley Trek is one of the most rewarding trekking experiences in Nepal, and my journey with Mountain Watch Trek made it even more special. From the breathtaking landscapes to the warm hospitality of the locals, every moment of this adventure was unforgettable.

The Langtang Trek with Mountain Watch Trek was an incredible experience. The combination of stunning landscapes, cultural immersion, and excellent service made this journey truly unforgettable. If you’re looking for a short yet rewarding trek in Nepal, I highly recommend the Langtang Valley Trek with Mountain Watch Trek!

Guided by: Kalsigha Lama

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