The Narphu Valley Trek follows recently built trails into a hidden valley north of the Annapurna circuit. On this route you will cross the demanding high passes of Kang La and Thorong La and travel into wild, little-explored high country. As you move through the landscape, the entrance will feel narrow and forested before opening onto a vast expanse of snow‑capped peaks, ancient villages and high‑altitude settlements.
Along the way you will encounter ethnically Tibetan communities and experience unique Himalayan cultures. The trek combines remote villages, narrow canyons, forests, varied rock formations, gompas and the sight of grazing yaks. You will stay in the upper Manang area and can venture into the remote Narphu region by staying at the winter settlement of Nar. You will also learn that the region was first explored by Tilman in the 1950s and remained restricted to most trekkers until late 2002, so very few westerners have visited compared with other routes. This makes the valley a little‑visited part of the Tibetan Buddhist world, offering a strong sense of remoteness and discovery.
Why Visit
- Narphu Valley trekking trails crossing Kang La and Thorong La passes
- Tibetan-inhabited villages with Gompas and traditional high-altitude settlements
- Narrow forested entrance opening to vast snow-peaked mountain expanse
- Remote winter settlement of Nar providing access into upper Manang
- Region restricted to trekkers until late 2002 with few western visitors
What's included
- Airport pickup and drop-off
- All taxes and fees
- Government licensed English speaking guide
- TIMS trekking permit
- Manaslu and Tsum Valley special permits
- National park and conservation fees
- Teahouse accommodation including breakfast lunch and dinner
- 3 star accommodation in Kathmandu including breakfast
- All land transportation for trek start and end
- Porter one per two trekkers maximum 25 kg
- First aid kit
- Farewell dinner
What's Not Included
- Nepalese visa fee
- International airfare
- Excess baggage charges
- Travel and rescue insurance
- Tea and coffee
- Phone calls
- Laundry
- Bar bills
- Battery recharge
- Hot and cold drinks
- Hot shower
- Services not mentioned
- Tips for guides and porters
- Extra night accommodation
Tour available in your selected language
Additional information
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Day 01 : Upon your arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport ,Kathmandu ,You will be welcomed by one of our office representative outside the arrival terminal gate than will be transferred to your hotel.
Day 02 : Kathmandu Valley Sightseeing
Day tour of Kathmandu city, After having breakfast in the morning around 9 AM our driver will come to pick you up from hotel to Proceed you for Sightseeing tour to Pasupatinath temple , Boudhanath Stupa , Patan Darbar Square and Swayambhunath Stupa. Swayambhunath is a Buddhist Stupa said to be more than 2000 years old, is perched on a hillock 77 meters above the valley floor and offering a bird’s eye view of the Kathmandu City .Tour of Patan known as Lalitpur or the “city of beauty” is the oldest city in the valley.
Day 03 : Kathmandu-Bensisahar-Cyamche(1400m)