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Hidden by swirls of mountain mist ahead of us, from Kangla pass at 5200m the magnificent panorama view of Annapurna massif appears remote and forbidding. Our destination is the Nar-Phu valley, 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 with Manang and three other Bhotia villages in the Nyershang down valley.
Nowadays, Nar Phu has about 300 inhabitants who depend on livestock, 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. The tortuous path leading from the valley into Tibet had never made them dependent on the salt trade, and till today yak herding is the basis of their livelihood.The Nepal government's recent decision to open up Nar and Phu to tourists has evoked little enthusiasm among the villagers, whose pastoral lifestyle continues. Apart from the odd researcher and climbing expeditions permitted to climb Him lung, Ratnachuli and Gachikang, few foreigners has visited the area and tourism infrastructure is almost non-existent. Since Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP) recently extended its network to include Nar and Phu Valley, it is preparing a suitable tourism development plan at the request of the government for undiscovered valley.

We start this trek after driving almost whole day from Kathmandu to Besishar. From here we follow Pupular Annapurna Circuit route until Koto and then we take off the beatan route until we get Nar Phu. After visiting this area we trek back to manang, a beautiful village of Annapurna trail and continue trek to Thorung la pass route. After trekking about 4-5 days through Thrungla Pass and two beautiful but challenging pass of this region we end our trek at Jomsom where we catch our flight to Pokhara and later to KTM. Trekkers carry only day pack and walk at their own pace. Average hiking per day will be 5 - 6hrs.

Fact Of The Trek

Day to Day Itinerary of Narphu with Thorung La Trek.

Note: B.B> Bed and Breakfast, B.L.D> Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

The above prices are includes:

• Airport / Hotel / Airport pick up & transfer by car / Van / Bus.
• Accommodation with breakfast at deluxe hotel in Kathmandu and Pokhara as per above program.
• Kathmandu City Tours as per above program, inclusive of tour guide, car / van and ground transportation to and from airport
• 1 Sirdar, each Sherpa every 4 members, cook and kitchen Boy & helpers.
• Food during the trek 3 meals a day cooked in our private kitchen, 2 men tent, Foam mattress,
• Dining tent, kitchen tent, toilets tent, tables, chairs & All necessary kitchen utensils.
• 2 porters per member porters equipment & sleeping tent.
• All the ground transportation from Kathmandu to Pokhara and to starting point and back to Kathmandu.
• Annapurna Conservation Entry Fees, Narphu Special Permit and T.R.C fees.
• Government taxes and Insurance for Nepalese staff.
• Office Service charge.
• Domestic flight from Jomsom to Pokhara and all the tax in domestic air.

The above prices are excludes:

• Lunch and dinner while in Kathmandu - allow US$ 15 - US$ 20 per day.
• Travel insurance (if you want us to arrange your travel insurance, we would greatly be happy to assist). but it won't be that reliable as in your country.
• International air fare to and from Nepal.
• Nepal entry visa fee US$ 30 (duration 60 days from date of issue)- you may easily issue the visa upon your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport - Kathmandu.
• Departure Airport Tax in Nepal - approx. US$ 24.
• Items of a personal nature such as alcoholic drinks, cold drinks, laundry and telephone calls.
• Personal Trekking Equipments for detail please Click here, High risk medical insurance and Emergency rescue evacuation if needed and flight from Pokhara to Kathmandu.
• Tips for trekking staffs.
• Entry fees of Temples and other sites while sightseeing around Kathmandu.

Note: Tipping is expected but it is not mandatory.

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Question: Besides the above program I / we still have some days left before we are return to home, so that I / we would like to spend in Nepal by exploring some of tourist destinations, what other tour options would you recommend me / us?

Answer : If you have some extra days left after the above trip completion or before returning to home we would highly recommend the following optional tour programs:

2 nights / 3 days in Chitwan Jungle Safari to explore the Tharu lifestyle and encounter one horn Rhino
2 night / 3 days or more in Safari in Royal Bardia National Park for encountering Bengal tiger and more
2 night / 3 days or more in Koshi Tappu wildlife reserve to explore bird life
1 full day sightseeing tour in Bhaktapur, Patan Durbar Square, and nagarkot over night