Overview
Crossing high-altitude passes like Kang La Pass (5,200 m), which provides breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains, is one of the trek's highlights. You will pass through rocky Himalayan landscapes, yak farms, and breathtaking canyons on your journey. Additionally, you will tour historic gompas, or monasteries, which demonstrate the strong spiritual links of the surrounding villages.
The panoramic mountain views are a major attraction, featuring iconic peaks such as Mt. Annapurna (8,091 m), Mt. Manaslu (8,163 m), and Mt. Dhaulagiri (8,167 m), along with numerous unnamed snow-capped peaks.
While the trek is not challenging but requires good physical fitness, the rewards are immense. It’s an unforgettable adventure filled with stunning scenery, cultural immersion, and a chance to experience the serene beauty of Nepal’s remote Himalayan landscapes.
Itinerary
Expand AllOne of our team members greets you with warmth at the airport as you arrive in Kathmandu. Following that, you will be transferred to the hotel so you can rest. After a briefing regarding the presentation and progress of the hike, there will be free time. You will get access to the entire day if you arrive in the morning. This can be used to relax or, for those who are interested, to explore the area freely. Enjoy the local cuisine and gain a comprehensive understanding of Nepalese culture at this perfect opportunity.
Transfer to hotel
Final altitude: approximately 1,350 m
Meals: Dinner
Accommodation: night in the hotel
Have breakfast and then you have the whole day to explore the best Kathmandu Sightseeing spots with your guide. You can visit and explore one of the most famous Shiva temples, Pashupatinath, recognized as the monkey temple; Swyambhunath, the largest Stupa in the world, also called Boudhanath Stupa; and finally the Royal Palace, Kathmandu Durbar Square. The next day, you will begin your Nar Phu Valley so you have to check your equipment to make sure that you are ready for your adventure. Have dinner and stay overnight in the same hotel in Kathmandu
Day Activity: Day tour
Final altitude: 1,350 m
Meals: Breakfast- Lunch- Dinner
Accommodation: night in the hotel
After having breakfast, we will drive to Koto which also known as the gateway to Nar Phu Valley. We will pass through the Trishuli river , remote villages accompanied by terraced farms. We will stop at Besishar for our lunch. We will pass by Jagat and after few hours of drive we reach Koto. However the road conditions is rocky and full of bumps. We will staying overnight here at one of the tea houses in Koto.
Day Activity: 6- 7 hours of drive
Final altitude-2,600 M
Meals: Breakfast- Lunch- Dinner
Accommodation: Night at tea house
Today we trek towards the Meta. We trek by the riverside of Soti Khola, dense forests, waterfalls, remote villages. You will witness the stunning view of Annapurna II and Lamjung Himal. After a long day of hike for 7-8 hours we reach Meta. From here you will get the best mountain views, you will ever imagine. We will be staying here in one of the comfortable tea houses.
Day Activity: 8-9 hours of trek
Final altitude-3,560 M
Meals: Breakfast- Lunch- Dinner
Accommodation: Night at tea house
Distance covered: 20 km
The trail for today is the mixture of ascend and descend along the ridge of extraordinary views accompanied by the Tibetan Buddhist monasteries. We will cross by remote villages such as Chyaku and Kyang. From Kyang we will see the splendid views of Pisang Peak and Annapurna II. Once you reach the Phu valley, you will notice the culture and traditions are majorly influenced by the Tibetan communities still unbothered by the modernizations. The locals have preserved their traditions and culture in the best form. The major highlight of the day is to visit the Tashi Lhakhang monastery.
Day Activity: 7- 8 hours of trek
Final altitude-4,080 M
Meals: Breakfast- Lunch- Dinner
Accommodation: Night at tea house
Distance covered: 19 km
The day allows you to explore the Phu valley. You will be amazed by the constricted lanes and magnificent monasteries in Phu Valley. We will explore the phu valley and witness the Himalayan lifestyle. You will be able to see the daily routines of locals .Z Their usual day to day activities include spinning the sheep and yak wool , pounding mustard seeds into a paste for oil. You can picture them with their permission, always ready with their big bright smile . Further more , to make the best use of the day we will hike up to Himlung Himal Base camp.
Day Activity : Explore Phu Valley
Final altitude- 4,080 M
Meals: Breakfast- Lunch- Dinner
Accommodation: Night at tea house
Today, the trek leads to Nar Phedi crossing few villages such as Kyang and Upper Chyako. The major highlight of the day is Nar Phedi Monastery.It's a wonderful day to learn from the revered monks of the monasteries. It's a wonderful day to learn from the revered monks of the monastery.
Day Activity: 7 hours of hike
Final altitude-3,490 M
Meals: Breakfast- Lunch- Dinner
Accommodation: Night at tea house
Distance covered: 18.5 km
We will begin our trek towards Nar village passing through two high passes Phu( 5,050 m ) and Nar ( 5, 400 m ) and also Mahendra Pul.During the day, the village is typically bustling with conversing women who weave wool cloth for blankets and rugs. On the outskirts of Nar village is a tourist teahouse where you may eat indigenous food and some international buffets.
Day Activity : 3 hours of trek
Final altitude-4,110 M
Meals: Breakfast- Lunch- Dinner
Accommodation: Night at tea house
Distance covered: 7 km
Today we have a long day hike. We wake up before sunrise and begin our trek ascending through Temdenzon Khola, yak pastures accompanied by jaw-dropping views of Pisang Peaks until we arrive the Kang la Pass. The pass, which eventually descends at Ngawal for the night, offers you the breathtaking splendor of Annapurna II, Tilicho Peak, and Gangapurna after a 2-hour journey from Nar Village.
Day Activity : 9 – 10 hours of trek
Final altitude-5,240 M
Meals: Breakfast- Lunch- Dinner
Accommodation: Night at tea house
Distance covered : 18 km
From Kang La Pass, we will descend over 2,000 meters. As a result, immediately after passing the lake outside of Pisang, the weather begins to warm, the surroundings get greener, and the path becomes more open.Here, we will have a lunch break and continue the trail until we catch a four-wheel drive to Besisahar.
Day Activity : 3 hours of hike and drive
Final altitude-2,493 M
Meals: Breakfast- Lunch- Dinner
Accommodation: Night at lodge
We will start the day early to take a drive to Kathmandu, which is 200 km away. The trip will follow the Marsyangdi River's ridge first, then the Trishuli River. After the 6-7 hours of drive we will reach Kathmandu. The guide will drop you at the hotel.
Day Activity: 6- 7 hours of drive
Final altitude-1,350 M
Meals: Breakfast- Lunch- Dinner
Accommodation: Night Hotel
Free time depends on the departure time of your flight and our representative will drop you at the airport, ending your journey in Nepal. We hope to be of service to you again. Thank you and safe travels.
Included & Excluded
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AIRPORT PICK-UP & DROP :
Airport - Hotel transfer – Airport (Pick Up and Drop).
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ACCOMMODATION IN KATHMANDU :
3 nights hotel (3-star category) in Kathmandu – Sharing twin Bedroom on BB Plan.
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WELCOME DINNER :
One Welcome Dinner in a tourist standard restaurant in Kathmandu with Office’s Staff.
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PERMITS ALL NECESSARY PAPER WORKS :
Annapurna Conservation area permit, TIMS Card & conservation entry fee.
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SPECIAL PERMIT :
Nar Phu Valley restricted permit
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STAFF INSURANCE :
Insurance for all involved Nepalese staff during the trek.
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CAMPING EQUIPMENT SERVICE INFRASTRUCTURE AND LOGISTICS :
Tent, Lights, Necessary cooking EPI gas, cooking pot, High food for a member, Sherpa, and other crews during the Mesokanta la pass.
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LAND TRANSPORTATION :
Drive from Kathmandu to Koto and return from Besishahar to Kathmandu (by tourist vehicles).
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MEMBER LUGGAGE :
Up to 15 Kg per member for personal baggage during the trek carrying by porters.
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FOODS & LODGING :
Food 3 meals a day (BLD; including tea and coffee) along with accessible accommodation at Hotel/Lodge during the trek.
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TREKKING GUIDE :
Local government-licensed Guide (English speaking) during the trek and sight-seeing in Kathmandu valley.
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PORTER :
Porters (2 trekkers: 1 porter) during the trek.
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STAFF SALARY & ALLOWANCE :
All Nepalese staff & porter’s daily wages, salary, equipment, food & clothing.
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VALLEY SIGHTSEEING :
Sightseeing in Kathmandu Valley [ Swoyambhu (Monkey temple) and Kathmandu Durbar Square] by a professional guide.
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INTERNATIONAL AIRFARE :
International flight airfare (from and to Kathmandu).
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NEPAL VISA FEES :
Nepal Visa fee is US$ 40 per person for 30 days (to be applied for 60 days (USD$ 100).
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LUNCH & DINNER :
Lunch & dinner during the stay in Kathmandu (also in case of early return from Trekking than the scheduled itinerary).
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EXTRA NIGHTS IN KATHMANDU :
Extra nights’ accommodation in Kathmandu .In case of early arrival or extra nights’ accommodation in Kathmandu .In case of early arrival or late departure, early return from Trekking (due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary.
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INSURANCE :
Travel and high altitude insurance, accident, medical & emergency evacuation.
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PERSONAL EXPENSES :
Telephone calls, Internet, Toiletries, battery recharge, hot shower, laundry, soft drinks, beer, and any alcoholic beverages.
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PERSONAL EQUIPMENT :
Clothing, Packing Items or Bags, Personal Medical Kit, Personal Trekking Gears, etc.
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TOILETRIES :
Soaps, shampoos, toilet and tissue papers, toothpaste, and other items used to keep yourself clean.
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FILMING :
Special Filming, Camera, and Drone permit fee.
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INTERNET SERVICE :
Internet facilities during the trek are not included.
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TIPS :
Tips for Guide, porters, and staff.
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EXTRA :
Any other services or activities not mentioned in the itinerary. Any other item not listed in the “Cost Includes” section. Note saftey Measures: At Alpinist, safety is our top priority. Our expert guides ensure a fun and successful Trekking while keeping safety first. We carefully plan each trip, monitor weather, and bring medical kits, rescue gear, and reliable communication tools for the journey Note: For unforeseeable reasons at this stage of climatic hazards, form or deformity of the participants or others (state of the roads, traffic, case of force majeure. your guide or guide may have to adapt the program, if necessary, for your trip's smooth running. He remains the sole judge and guarantor of your safety. Walking times are given as an indication and may vary from participant to participant.)
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Trip Organization
Details about the Narphu valley Trek
Your guide, from your arrival in Kathmandu until your departure, is responsible for the success of your trip and oversees your team. Do not hesitate to ask him questions, respect his position as the team leader, and above all follow his advice! Often your guide is the only English-speaking member of the team. In the mountains and, especially when during high-altitude travels, your guide is responsible for the safety of the group. The instructions he gives and the remarks he makes to all participants must be carefully followed. The interest and safety of the trekking group must be preserved, even when it may be to the detriment of an individual member of the group.
Your Nepalese team may consist of several people, each with different responsibilities. They are:
- The Guide Leader (Sirdar): is responsible for and leader of the whole team and is treated with respect by all. Often he has earned his position by starting as a porter and rising through the ranks.
- The Assistant Guide: is actively helping clients under the leader’s direction and set camp.
- The Porter: is the load carrier for the trekking group. As Nepal is a mountain country with few roads, porters are employed to carry loads. Compliance with regulations and common courtesy dictates the maximum weight carried and the minimum wage paid. Porters are provided with gear based on the routes they follow and with insurance for alpine treks
( from 4 people of the group of trekkers: we will provide 1 Leader Guide, 1 Assistant Guide, And 2 porters ). Nepalese teams depend on the Number of Clients and Area of trekking
Each trekker is allotted the following maximum weights per person:
For Lodge (tea house) Accommodations Trek:15 kg maximum;
Tent Camping: 22 kg maximum; Expeditions/summit ascents: 20 kg maximum. The porters are given a premium wage for carrying loads over 30 kg.
Additionally, the Alpinist Club ensures that insurance is provided for the guide and porters. They are also equipped with specific gear for crossing high-altitude passe.
Accommodations in Kathmandu
In Kathmandu, you will be accommodated in a hotel. We use different hotels depending on availability. The two preferred hotels are:
- Hotel Himalayan Suit: Located in the heart of Thamel, this hotel is ideal for walking the bustling streets of Kathmandu. The spacious rooms all have a bathroom, air conditioning, and Wi-Fi. A fully equipped and active dining room is available for all meals, and the breakfast buffet offers a wide choice of foods. The hotel offers currency exchange, laundry services, and luggage storage.
- Sampada Garden: Located just 20 minutes on foot from Thamel and Durbar Square, this hotel is convenient for exploring Kathmandu. The rooms have all the necessary comforts for your stay: air conditioning, bathroom, and Wi-Fi. Breakfasts are served as a generous buffet. The hotel provides currency exchange, laundry services, and luggage storage.
Meal in Kathmandu: Upon arrival in Kathmandu, a welcome dinner is provided on the first evening. Similarly, upon return from the expedition, a farewell meal is provided. In the cities, many small (or large) restaurants allow us to discover the typical local cuisine.
Accommodation And Meals during the Narphu Valley trek
For lodge accommodation: during the Manaslu circuit Trek, you will stay in the lodge or Tea House with twin shared bedrooms.
Meal for this trek: Meals are prepared by the Lodge's cook and Served in the dining room.
Here is a typical one-day menu:
- Breakfast: eggs, toast or chapati, or Tibetan bread or pancakes, or pancakes, butter/jam, tea or coffee
- Lunch: a main course, tea or coffee
- Dinner: soup, main course, fruit (fresh or canned), tea or coffee. During the trek, tea or coffee is served with meals. Two cups per person are included. Apart from these included menus, other drinks and foodstuffs will be at your expense.
- Water: We provide water purification tablets. and Recommended to bring refilling bottles with purified water. Avoid buying mineral water due to its environmental impact.
Physical level in Narphu Valley Trek
This program is designed for those who exercise regularly, especially in endurance activities. You only need to carry a daypack with essentials. The trek lasts 12 days, with daily hikes of 6 to 7 hours and altitude changes between 400 m and 1,350 m. The Larkya Pass (5,150 m) often has snow later in the season.
Preparation for the Narphu valley Trek
Preparing for the trek requires several months of preparation with 4 to 6-hour walks every weekend for stamina and participating in a sport that requires short periods of high exertion.
Medical check-up Before Going to trek
Being in good health is essential to fully enjoy your Alpinist Club trip. If your last medical visit was more than four years ago, please get another general physical exam and tell your doctor the nature of your trip (climate, altitude, difficulty, etc.). The altitude also has the effect of reviving dental problems or other chronic pain, so getting a dental checkup is also prudent. If you are undertaking a high-altitude expedition, we advise you to consult a mountain medicine specialist.
Acute Mountain Sickness
This trip takes place at high altitudes, so some people may experience altitude-related discomforts like headaches, loss of appetite, and swelling of limbs. Most of these symptoms usually go away within a few days, but sometimes they can develop into a serious illness: pulmonary or cerebral edema. There are no preventive drugs for AMS. Diamox diuretic is often effective for symptomatic relief, but you should first check with your doctor to verify that it is not contraindicated for you. Think about it before you go.
Group size for the Narphu valley Trek
The group is composed of 1 to 10 participants maximum. The number of participants is voluntarily limited to allow a better immersion, to not embarrass our hosts, to develop spaces of freedom and to allow a great flexibility of operation. However, the maximum number can be exceeded in the case where the last person who registers wishes to travel with another or several other people. The services will not be modified and the conditions of the trip will be identical as a result.
Personal Equipment for the Trekking
Personal equipment is not provided, but a complete list will be shared later. We will refine the list with you during the preparation days and up until departure based on your questions.
sleeping bags, and quality down jackets are costly items you may not use often. We offer these specific items for rent during the Trek. You must return the equipment clean and in good condition, with a deposit required.
Safety During Narphu Trek
Safety has always been our top priority at Alpinist. Our team of expert guides is dedicated to leading a fun and successful climb while ensuring safety remains uncompromised. We plan carefully, considering daily weather forecasts and paying diligent attention as we venture into high altitudes. Throughout the journey, we carry comprehensive medical kits, rescue equipment, and reliable radio and satellite communication gear
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