Nar-Phu Valley and Thorong La Pass Trek

Duration: 
21 Days
Altitude: 
5,416m (17,764 ft)
Difficulty: 
Strenuous
Holiday Style: 
Lodge-to-lodge trek
Starts/Ends: 
In Kathmandu

Holiday Overview

Nar-Phu Valley and Thorong La Pass Trek

Nar-Phu Valley and Thoroung-La Pass trek is one of the off-the-beaten-track treks in the Annapurna region. Two Tibetan-style isolated villages: Nar and Phu are major highlights of the trek along with Kang La Pass (5,320m) and Thoroung La Pass (5,416m). This Valley is also known as Hidden Valley and it is famous for its unique rock formation and rugged landscape. People of Nar-Phu practice Tibetan Buddhism. Prayer flags, chortens, mani walls, and prayer wheels are seen throughout the trek.

The trip begins with a scenic drive to Jagat.  The trek includes two highest passes: Kang La Pass and Thoroung La Pass. Eventually, the trip ends with a scenic flight to Pokhara from Jomsom, which offers magnificent views of Mt. Annapurna I (8,091), Dhaulagiri (8,167m), Niligir and Mt. Fishtail.

    

 

  Nar-Phu Valley and Thoroung-La Pass trek highlights:

  • Experience Tibetan culture and lifestyle
  • Enjoy breathtaking mountain vista
  • Cross over Kang-La and Thoroung-La passes
  • Explore remote part of the Annapurna
  • Visit ancient Tibetan-style villages: Nar & Phu

Nar-Phu Valley and Thorong La Pass Trek

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Holiday Summary

  • Day 1              International arrival in Kathmandu
  • Day 2             Holiday briefing and city sightseeing
  • Day 3/19       On the trek
  • Day 20           Return to Kathmandu
  • Day 21           Trip concludes and international departure

Day-to-day Brief Itinerary

Day 1: 
International arrival in Kathmandu
Altitude: 
1,350m
Destination: 
Kathmandu
Day 2: 
Explore World Heritage Sites of Kathmandu
( Altitude: 1,350m, Duration: 4-5 hours )
Duration: 
4-5 hours
Altitude: 
1,350m
Destination: 
Kathmandu
Day 3: 
Drive to Jagat
( Altitude: 1,300m, Duration: 8-9 hours )
Duration: 
8-9 hours
Altitude: 
1,300m
Destination: 
Jagat
Day 4: 
Trek to Dharapani
( Altitude: 1,860m, Duration: 5-6 hours )
Duration: 
5-6 hours
Altitude: 
1,860m
Destination: 
Dharapani
Day 5: 
Trek to Koto
( Altitude: 2,600m, Duration: 5-6 hours )
Duration: 
5-6 hours
Altitude: 
2,600m
Destination: 
Koto
Day 6: 
Trek to Meta
( Altitude: 3,560m, Duration: 7-8 hours )
Duration: 
7-8 hours
Altitude: 
3,560m
Destination: 
Meta
Day 7: 
Trek to Kyang
( Altitude: 3,887m, Duration: 5-6 hours )
Duration: 
5-6 hours
Altitude: 
3,887m
Destination: 
Kyang
Day 8: 
Trek to Phu Village
( Altitude: 4,080m, Duration: 5-6 hours )
Duration: 
5-6 hours
Altitude: 
4,080m
Destination: 
Phu Village
Day 9: 
Explore Nar Village
( Altitude: 4,080m, Duration: 5-6 hours )
Duration: 
5-6 hours
Altitude: 
4,080m
Destination: 
Phu Village
Day 10: 
Trek Down to Naar Phedi
( Altitude: 3490m, Duration: 5-6 hours )
Duration: 
5-6 hours
Altitude: 
3490m
Destination: 
Naar Phedi
Day 11: 
Trek to Naar Village
( Altitude: 4110m, Duration: 5-6 hours )
Duration: 
5-6 hours
Altitude: 
4110m
Destination: 
Naar Village
Day 12: 
Trek to Kang La Phedi
( Altitude: 4,620m, Duration: 6-7 hours )
Duration: 
6-7 hours
Altitude: 
4,620m
Destination: 
Kang La Phedi
Day 13: 
Cross Kangla Pass (5,320m) and trek to Ngawal
( Altitude: 3,660m, Duration: 7-8 hours )
Duration: 
7-8 hours
Altitude: 
3,660m
Destination: 
Ngawal
Day 14: 
Trek to Manang
( Altitude: 3,540m, Duration: 2-3 hours )
Duration: 
2-3 hours
Altitude: 
3,540m
Destination: 
Manang
Day 15: 
Trek to Ledar
( Altitude: 4,200m, Duration: 4-5 hours )
Duration: 
4-5 hours
Altitude: 
4,200m
Destination: 
Ledar
Day 16: 
Trek to Thoroung High Camp (4,880m)
( Altitude: 4,880m, Duration: 5-6 hours )
Duration: 
5-6 hours
Altitude: 
4,880m
Destination: 
Trek to High Camp
Day 17: 
Cross over the Thoroung La Pass (5,416m) and trek to Muktinath
( Altitude: 3,800m, Duration: 6-7 hours )
Duration: 
6-7 hours
Altitude: 
3,800m
Destination: 
Muktinath
Day 18: 
Trek to Jomsom via Kagbeni
( Altitude: 2,750m, Duration: 5-6 hours )
Duration: 
5-6 hours
Altitude: 
2,750m
Destination: 
Jomsom
Day 19: 
Fly to Pokhara and explore around
( Altitude: 820m, Duration: 25 minute )
Duration: 
25 minute
Altitude: 
820m
Destination: 
Pokhara
Day 20: 
Fly to Kathmandu
( Altitude: 1,350m, Duration: 30 minute )
Duration: 
30 minute
Altitude: 
1,350m
Destination: 
Kathmandu
Day 21: 
Trip concludes and International departure

What's Included

  • All ground transfers as specified in the itinerary
  • Hotel accommodations (3 Nights in Kathmandu and 2 Nights in Pokhara) on twin sharing basis with breakfast
  • City sightseeing in Kathmandu with all applicable entry fees
  • Jomsom-Pokhara-Kathmandu flight fares
  • Local lodge accommodation during the trek
  • 3 meals (Breakfast, lunch and dinner) and tea/coffee during the trek
  • Trek permit and all other necessary paper works
  • An experienced English-speaking trek leader (trekking guide) and porters to carry luggage (2 trekkers: 1 porter) including their salary, insurance, equipment, food and lodging
  • First Aid Medical kit
  • Visit Kailash Treks’ duffel bag

What's not Included

  • Nepal visa fee
  • International flight fares from/to home
  • Travel and medical insurances, which must cover the cost of emergency land/air evacuation
  • Lunch and dinners in Kathmandu and Pokhara
  • Extra night hotel and meals in Kathmandu in the event of late departure and early arrival caused by unforeseen circumstances, e. g. road blockade due to landslide and vehicular strike
  • Pure personal trekking gears
  • Horse rental for personal ride
  • Pure personal nature expenses, e. g. bar bills, mineral water, telephone, WIFI, laundry and etc.
  • Any other costs not specified in the itinerary, but may incur due to unforeseen circumstance
  • Guide and porter tips

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