Nar Fu valley Trekking

Nar (Naar/Fu) Phu trekking is in the valley of the Naar Khola in the Annapurna region, Manang district of Nepal. The route follows the Annapurna Circuit trekking route until reaching Koto, then leaves the Annapurna Cuircuit trek and follows Naar Khola valley. Nar Phu Valley trekking is one of the more remote and isolated treks in Nepal.

According to Nepal government trekking rules, Naar-Fu trek requires special trekking permits. The permit cost per week US$ 100 per person, if more than a week US$ 15 per day in Sep to Nov. and US$ 75 per week per person and more than a week per day US$ 10 per person in Dec to Aug.

The Nar Phu trek allows you to explore a hidden and infrequently visited valley. Nar Phu is definitely an off the beaten trek. You cross the challenging high pass of Kang La (5200 m). From Kang La (pass) the magnificent panoramic view of Annapurna massif appears remote and forbidding. Our destination in Nr and Phu trek lies above the tree line on the upper limits of cultivation, in the very north of Manang district. It takes five hours reaching the pass that links Nar village to Manang.

Nowadays, Nar Phu has about 300 inhabitants who depend on livestock, and unlike most Bhotia people, whose trading patterns changed drastically after the Nepali Government closed borders with Tibet, the people of Nar and Phu valley were least affected by this change. This trekking path, leading from the valley into Tibet, had never made them dependent on the salt trade, and still today yak herding is the basis of their livelihood.

There are two trekking itineraries to explore the Nar and Phu valley area. One itinerary to visit Nar and Phu village then return the same way, down to Koto, back to Besi Sahar, and Kathmandu. The other is to cross over the somewhat difficult Kang La.

Asian Hiking Team begins Nar Phu trek from Besisahar in the Lamjung district, a 5 to 6 hours drive from Kathmandu. There is also a seasonal jeep road up to Koto that takes 5-7 hours drive. On second day drive from Besisahar to Koto and start trekking to Phu /Fu village and Naar/ Nar village then return to Koto continues to Besisahar and Kathmandu or over the Kang-la pass end your trek in Chame/Koto as well. Here, are two optional itinerary which is 12 days from Kathmandu to Kathmandu so you can choose as your interest. The cost, days are same.  

Explore those two villages and cross Kang La at 5200 m to enter into the Manang valley. It is possible to continue trekking in the Manang valley, on the Annapurna Circuit trail, cross Thorong La pass 5416 m, and drive, or walk back to Pokhara or even fly from Jomsom to Pokhara/Kathmandu. It is also possible to include in your trek going to Tilicho Lake and/or Pass to end trek in Jomsom or continues trekking the Annapurna Circuit. Many options are available depending on time and interest.

For the Nar Phu trek, it is possible to use lodge/guest houses. Asian Hiking Team can arrange all necessary permits, overland transport, and provide an excellent friendly and experienced staff /Guide. We organize full boad package or guide/porter service with necessary documents as request.