Nar Phu Valley Trek

Arrive in Kathmandu, transfer to your hotel. We will process your special restricted area permits today. Welcome dinner in the evening.

A long, scenic drive along the Prithvi Highway, following the Marsyangdi River. We pass through Besisahar and continue on a rugged jeep track to the village of Koto. (Drive time: 8-9 hours).

We leave the main Annapurna Circuit trail and enter the restricted Nar Phu valley. The trail involves a steep climb through dense pine forests and a narrow, dramatic gorge before reaching the Tibetan plateau landscape of Meta. (Walking time: 7-8 hours)

The landscape becomes barren and desert-like. We trek past the ruined forts of the Khampa warriors, crossing several suspension bridges before arriving at the ancient, hidden village of Phu. (Walking time: 7-8 hours).

A day to rest and acclimatize. Explore the fascinating stone-built village, interact with the locals, and take a short hike to the famous Tashi Lhakhang Monastery, situated on a hill overlooking the valley.

We retrace our steps down the valley to Mahendra Pul, then cross a high suspension bridge over a deep gorge. A steep, continuous climb brings us to the beautiful, terraced village of Nar. (Walking time: 6-7 hours). Today is the ultimate challenge. We wake up under a freezing, starlit sky and begin our ascent, using ropes, crampons, and ice axes as we navigate steep snow and ice slopes. Reaching the summit rewards us with a breathtaking 360-degree panorama of the world's highest peaks, a moment of pure triumph.

Another rest day to ensure proper acclimatization before tackling the high pass. Explore Nar village, which is more vibrant and agricultural than Phu, and prepare your gear for tomorrow's challenging climb.

A very early start for the long, strenuous climb up to the Kang La Pass. The grueling ascent is rewarded with one of the most spectacular views of Annapurna II, Gangapurna, and Tilicho Peak. Afterwards, a steep, long descent brings us to Ngawal village on the main Annapurna Circuit. (Walking time: 8-9 hours)

A short, relatively easy walk along the wide Marsyangdi valley. We rejoin the bustling Annapurna Circuit trail and arrive at the large, culturally rich village of Manang. (Walking time: 3-4 hours).

The trail climbs gradually out of Manang, passing through the village of Gunsang. The landscape is dominated by alpine grasses and grazing yaks as we approach Yak Kharka. (Walking time: 4-5 hours).

A steady climb brings us to Thorong Phedi at the base of the Thorong La Pass. Depending on the group's fitness, we may continue up the steep, zigzagging trail to High Camp to make tomorrow's crossing easier. (Walking time: 4-5 hours).

The hardest day of the trek. We start before dawn, climbing steeply in the freezing cold to reach the summit of Thorong La, the highest point of the Annapurna Circuit. After celebrating, we endure a massive, knee-crunching descent to the sacred temple complex of Muktinath. (Walking time: 8-10 hours)

A dramatic change in scenery as we descend into the arid, windy Kali Gandaki gorge. We pass through the medieval village of Kagbeni before arriving at the administrative hub of Jomsom. (Walking time: 5-6 hours).

An early morning flight takes us between the towering peaks of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri down to Pokhara. From there, we take a connecting flight directly back to Kathmandu. We embark on a scenic journey today, taking either a spectacular domestic flight or a drive along winding mountain roads, passing lush terraced fields, fast-flowing rivers, and traditional hillside villages. The changing scenery guides us closer to the starting point of our trek in the heart of the Himalayas.

Your adventure concludes. Transfer to the airport for your onward journey.