Nar Phu Two Passes Trek

Nar Phu Two Passes Trek

Nar Phu Two Passes Trek, the exclusive trek which trails run through the lost valleys in between the most popular trekking destinations - Annapurna and Manaslu and gets connected to the legendary Annapurna Circuit Trail.

The remarkable beauty of the trail is still remote and untouched as the place was restricted for visitors until 2002, and despite its proximity to the well-known Annapurna Circuit Trek, very few numbers of trekkers have been here.  Gradually, the trek has been attracting many trekkers wanting to explore the amazing landscapes while experiencing the local cultural lifestyles visiting the ancient remote villages.

The trek starts with a gentle climb through the narrow trail above the raging Nar khola (river), and taking you through the lush coniferous forests, cascading waterfalls, barren ridges, high pasture grounds, small teahouses that lay on the way. The glimpses of Himalayan Tahr and Blue sheep on the rugged trails are sure to captivate the hearts of any trekkers, making you bound to stop for a while and capture the moment. This trek goes through two highest passes called Kang La pass (5332m) and Thorang La pass (5416m).

Nar and Phu are the main villages of the region that are situated above the tree line. During the winter, the people of Nar and Phu villages move down to the villages near by Manang.  The people of this region are mostly engaged in herding yak and selling meat, wool and hides to other villagers. In the recent years, the locals have also started opening small tea houses and lodges to cater the tourists. All the required fooding and lodging materials are brought from lower lands, carried by yak, mule or even the locals themselves and thereby being slightly expensive.

The best time to visit this destination is during April – June and September – November

Outline Itinerary

Day 01: Welcome to Kathmandu (1300m)

Day 02: Explore Kathmandu

Day 03: Drive Kathmandu to Jagat (2610m) via Besisahar, 8-9 hrs

Day 04: Trek Jagat to Dharapani (1960m), 7-8 hrs

Day 05: Trek Dharapani to Koto (2610m), 5-6hrs

Day 06: Trek Koto to Meta (3560m), 7-8 hrs

Day 07: Trek Meta to Phu village (4250m), 7-8 hrs

Day 08: Acclimatization Day

Day 09: Trek Phu village to Nar village (4110m), 3-4 hrs

Day 10: Acclimatization Day

Day 11: Trek Nar to Kang La Pass (5,322m) to Ngwal (3,660m), 7-8 hours

Day 12: Trek Ngwal to Manang (3,540m), 4-5 hours

Day 13: Trek Manang to Yak Kharka (4,110m), 3-4 hours

Day 14: Trek Yak Kharka to Thorong Phedi (4,600m), 3-4 hours

Day 15: Trek Thorong Phedi to Thorong La (5,416m) to Muktinath (3,800m), 7-8 hours

Day 16: Trek Muktinath to Jomsom (2,715m), 5-6 hours

Day 17: Fly Jomsom to Pokhara (827m), 25 min flight and drive/fly to Kathmandu

Day 18: Departure