Nar phu trek 25 days
BookNarphu valley is the fantastic newly opened trekking trail just above the Manang in Annapurna Region. The Nar and Phu village is highly influenced by the Tibetan culture. Narphu trek is considered as the best trail to observe the majestic mountain in the high land . The trekking to Narphu combines the high peaks and passes, glaciers, remote village, ethnic diversity, wide verities of flora and fauna.
The hidden valley - Nar phu was closed to the visitors until 2003, very few foreigners set a foot on the valley. The trek to this hidden valley trek starts from the Besi Sahar following the Annapurna Circuit trail and branch off at Koto to follow the rarely used track of Nar Phu in the Trans Himalayan zone of Manang.
Itinerary
Our Nar Phu valley trek 25 days itinenary is designed by the team of experts working in himalayan adventure field for more than decade. This itinenary is planned with the high degree of awareness against altitudes hazard. This itinenary provide enough time for the acclimitization and exploration of the himalayan beauty with out putting your health on risk.
Day 1 : Pick up in Kathmandu and Transfer to Hotel
Included: Welcome Drinks
Day 2 : Kathmandu sightseeing, trek briefing and preparation
Included: Breakfast
Day 3 : Drive Kathmandu – Besi Sahar (830m)
Included:Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 4 : Trek Besi Sahar – Nagdi (930m)
Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 5 : Trek Nagdi – Jagat (1300m)
Included:Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 6 : Trek Jagat – Dharapani (1900m)
Included:Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 7 : Trek Dharapani –Koto (2640m)
Included:Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 8 : Trek Koto – Dharamsala (3230m)
Included:Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 9 : Trek Dharamsala – Kang (3740)
Included:Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 10 : Trek Kang – Phu (4050m)
Included:Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 11 : Rest and explore phu
Included:Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 12 : Trek Phu – Mahendra Pul (3600m)
Included:Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 13 : Trek Mahendra Phu – Nar (4150m)
Included:Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 14 : Rest and explore Nar
Included:Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 15 : Trek Nar –Kang La Phedi (4530m)
Included:Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 16 : Trek Kang La Phedi -Ngawal (3680m ) via Kang La Pass (5240)
Included:Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 17 : Trek Ngawal – Manang (3540m)
Included:Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 18 : Rest and explore Manang
Included:Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 19 : Trek Manang – Letdar (4250m)
Included:Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 20 : Trek Letdar – Thorang Phedi (4420m)
Included:Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 21 : Trek Thorang Phedi – Muktinath (3800m) via Thorang La (5416m)
Included:Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 22 : Trek Muktinath –Jomsom (2715m) via Kagbeni (2810)
Included:Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 23 : Fly Jomsom -Pokhara
Included:Breakfast
Day 24 : Drive Pokhara -Kathmandu
Included:Breakfast & Cultural Dinner
Day 25 : Farewell
Included:Breakfast
Price Includes
Money Matters so we would like to explain what you are paying for. We are local operator providing world class services to the travelers yearning to be foot on Himalayan trail. We provide you with the minimum price possible for fully inclusive trips .We are proud to guarantee NO HIDDEN COST.
- Airport Pick up and drop.
- Delux accomodation in Kathmandu
- All surface transfer as per the itinerary.
- Kathmandu city tour by English Speaking Guide on Private Vehicle.
- All the standerd meals(Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) during trekking.
- Safe and ozonated water throughout the trek.
- Tea House Acomodation during trekking.
- Registered and trained Guide.
- Required number of insured Porter (2 trekkers: 1porter)
- Langtang National Park permit.
- All Surface transfer for your guide, porter and necessary cargo.
- Staff insurances.
- Government taxes and official charges. Visa charge not included here.
- Attractive First Aid Kits.
- Farewell Cultural Dinner in Kathmandu.
Price Excludes
This package doesnot cover following cost and should be personally paid by the traveller.
- Lunch and Dinner in Kathmandu.
- Beverages and other hard drinks cost
- Nepal Entry visa fee and airport taxes.
- Expences of personal nature like laundry, telephone calls, sweets, snacks etc
- Rescue and emergency cost/ Insurance cost but we will help to carry of the procedure.
- Personal trekking equipments
Trip Notes
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Your safety is our paramount concern while trekking with Wild Stone Adventure. Your Leader has full authority to amend any part of the itinenary due to safety reason. Every effort will be made to keep up with the above itinerary however it is the adventure in remote himalayan zone we cannot guarantee it! Wether condition, physical condition of trekkers and unexpected natural disasters can force to alter the itinerary.Your Leader will forward you with the alternatives so please be prepared to be flexible.
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Arrival
Upon your arrive at Tribhuban International Airport (TIA), Wild Stone Adventures' representative will greet you and transport you to your Hotel. The rest of the day depends on your interest and condition, you can either take a rest or visit our office.The next day you will be formally introduced to your Guide, brief about the trek and enjoy sightseeing tour of the city's most influential cultural and historical landmarks.
Accommodation
Deluxe accommodation in Kathmandu and Pokhara on twin sharing basis with private facilities which are of Western style.
Whilst trekking accommodation is on tea house whereever possible and rest of the days on tent. We provide comfortable two men camping tent, foam mattress, 4 season sleeping bag will be provided. We maintain standard comfort in every matter based on the enforceable conditions such as weather calamities. All teahouse accommodations & tent is based on twin share with basic shared toilet facilities.
Transportation
Wild Stone Adventure use high quality private transportation to get in and off the trekking put in point and put out point.On longer routes, we use private or tourist buses, which provide a slightly higher degree of comfort and safety.For air transportation Wild Stone uses modern, comfortable and most - reliable airline operator.In trekking region, transportation mean is hiking and in some cases Yaks / horses / mules / donkeys are used for baggage carriage. In this trekking route, hiking is the major mean of transportation while your baggage will be carried by porters and/or animals.
Meals
We provide quality food in sufficient quantities during your trip period. Nar Phu trek cost include breakfast in Kathmandu, Pokhara and freshly cook three meals a day (breakfast, lunch and dinner) prepared by our experienced and trained cook during the trek with high level of balance diet, hygiene and safety.We will provide meals according to our menu. Your guide will help with menu selection and ensure that you get the best value meals possible. Although the food is usually plentiful and delicious, you should be aware that the menu is not normally extensive due to the extreme locations. Most of our menu is similar to tea houses offering variety of rice and noodle dishes, as well as soup and seasonal vegetables. A variety of cereals, bread and egg dishes are generally available for breakfast. You can buy bottled mineral water from local lodges and shops en route or you can also ask your guide to fill your water bottle with boiled water and treat with water purification pills.
Trekking Group
For Nar Phu Trek , there will be one leader (5 trekkers:1 leader)and the required number of sherpa porter(2 trekkers:1 porter) and support staffs.As you will be travelling in the group you will be exposed to all the pleasure of travelling in group. We can run Nar Phu Trek for any group size but generally we have maximum of ten people, we we found this to be best group size for the optimal success.
Group Leader and Support Staffs
All our trips are accompanied out by one of our local group Leaders. The aim of the group leader is make your Nar Phu Trek successsful, enjoyable, memorable and hassle free. Our leader will provide informationa on the culture, geography, ecosystem, flora and fauna of the place your are travelling. They will also offer suggestions for the optional activities and thing to do, recommend great places and introduce you to the local people. Our leader will also assist you to learn the local language.
All our outdoor guides are licensed from the Government of Nepal. Beside the license they have numbers of certificates including Wilderness First Aid, certificate from Kathmandu Education Projects, certificate from Nepal Academy of Tourism and Hotel Management, and Eco friendly guiding certificates.
Trip Grade
Nar Phu Trek 25 days is a strenuous adventure involving long day walks and crossing the high passes with light back pack. Some days you might even need to walk more six hours. Walking in higher altitude is physically demanding than walking in the lower altitudes however, those in excellent physical condition with above average fitness and some past altitude hiking experience can do this trek.
Physical Preparation
For the Nar Phu Trek the general rule is you need to be very fit and the more preparation you have done for it, the more you will enjoy it. You will be walking at very high altitudes with your day pack, with the possibility of extreme variations in temperature. We recommend you to undertake regular aerobic exercise in the months before you travel, to enhance your strength and stability. Walking, jogging, swimming or riding a bike are all good ways to boost your fitness, which will allow you to enjoy the trip to its fullest.
Best Season
Autumn (September - December) and Spring (March-May) are the best seasons for the Arun ValleyTrekking. The weather is excellent and offers tantalizing mountain views, but the nights are cold and can fall to freezing in higher elevations. Winter (Dec - Feb) is also good for Nar Phu Trek , only issue is cold and might be problem. Monsoon (June -August) can be the perfect time to capture the beauty of flowers and lush vegetation in higher valleys.
Currency Exchange
The official currency of Nepal is Nepalese Rupee (NRs)
It is best to bring a mixture of cash and travelers checks in major currencies - USD, CAD, EUR, AUD - and ensure you have a mixture of large and small denominations. Money may easily be exchanged at Kathmandu airport on arrival and banks and licensed moneychangers in cities. Credit card cash advances and ATM withdrawals are in NPR only.
Before departing on your trek, make sure you have enough Nepalese currency in small denominations as change is hard to find in the villages ( 100 rupee are easy to trade )
Extra Pocket Money
While trekking with Wild Stone Adventure, all meals are included in your trip cost . You will need very little local currency for meals in Kathmandu and Pokhara extra snacks, soft drinks or souvenirs along the trail.
Extra money dependa upon your spending habit. Please consider your own spending habits when you count for extra pocket money.
Emergency Fund
Please also make sure you have access to at least an additional USD $200 as an emergency fund, to be used when circumstances beyond our control ( natural disaster, extreme weather, nepal strikes) require a change to our planned route. This is a rare occurrence!
Travel Insurence
Adequate and valid travel insurance is compulsory for all travelers. Your travel insurance must cover accidents, injury, illness and death medical expenses, including any related to pre-existing medical conditions, emergency repatriation (including helicopter rescue and air ambulance where applicable) and personal liability.
Etiquette
When visiting and entering temples and Nepalis house you must remove your shoes. In some temples, it is forbidden to wear any leather goods. Other temples, such as those in Pashupatinath, do not allow foreigner besides hindu to enter. These are normally marked with a sign in English, and we urge you to respect such practices.
Always ask permission before taking photos inside any temples, and before photographing any local people. When permission is granted, always be sensitive when photographing people, and non-intrusive when shooting inside temples when prayers are in progress. Generally, photography is allowed outside Buddhist and Hindu temples and at religious ceremonies and festivals.
You are guest in Nepal and it is appriciated if you behave like Nepali (Local):
- Dress Respectfully (no short shorts or revealing clothes)
- Do not show affection in public.
- Do not buy antiques.
- Do not point your feet (unclean) to people and point with full hand not with one finger.
- Do not step over persons.
- Do not touch or step over offerings (red powder, flowers/rice)
- Do not use your left hand (dirty)
- Receive and give with two hands.
- Ask permission before taking people's photographs.
- Discourage begging, pay fair price
- Take off your shoes before entering a monastery or Nepali house.
- Go clockwise roung the stupas, temples etc
- Avoid touching monks / lamas.
Clothing
Dress respectfully with an awareness of local standards. To respect this and for your own comfort, we strongly recommend modest clothing. This means clothing that covers your shoulders and knees. Loose, lightweight, long clothing is both respectful and cool during hiking. In many rural areas women will need to wear modest clothing even to swim. Singlets, tank tops and topless sun bathing are all unaccepted. While visiting temples,monasteriesand other religious sites men need to wear long trousers and women a long skirt.
Laundry
Laundry facilities are offered by some of our hotels and tea houses for a small charge. There will be times when you may want to or have to do your ownlaundry so we suggest you bring biodegradable soap.
Packing List
While packing for “ Nar Phu Trek ” it essential to considered weather condition and time of year you are travelling.
Please Click here for the complete packing list for this trip.
Tipping
Tipping is expected but not compulsory and shows an expression of satisfaction with the people who have assisted you on your trip.
Responsible Tourism
Being a responsible trek operator is at the heart of what Wild Stone Adventures is all about. The beautiful environment of the Himalaya is also an extremely fragile one. At Wild Stone Adventure , we are extremely conscious about the environment and aim to minimize the detrimental impact as much as possible.We are committed to responsible tourism and it is implemented in every trip through the following means.
- Leave no Trace
- Discourage deforestation
- Keep Water Source Clean
- Plant Saplings
- Plants Left in Their Natural Environment
- Alternative Source of Energy for Fuel
- Employ local leaders and supporting staffs
- Use local tea house and home stay
- Consume local food
- Reduce, Reuse and Recyle
Suggested reading for the Nar Phu Trek
- Annapurna – Maurice Herzog
- Annapurna, A women's place- Arlene Blum
- Nepal Travel Guide – Lonely Planet
- Trekking in Annapurna Region -Bryn Thomas
- Trekking in Nepal –Antoine d’ Abbundo
- Rough guide to Nepal – David Reed
- Trekking in the Nepal Himalaya – Stan Armington
- Mountain sickness -Peter Hackett
- Pocket first Aid and Wilderness Medicine -Dr. Jim Duff & Dr. Peter Gormly