Annapurna circuit via Naar Phu
This great trek at the foot of the Annapurna takes a little-traveled route to explore the secret valley of Naar Phu and the Tibetan villages.
For hikers who love preserved and wild spaces, the Naar Phu Valley is one of the trans-Himalayan communication routes to Tibet.
After crossing rice fields and forests, we rise towards the high mountain area:
The glaciers are nearby. Arriving at Metha, Chako, Kyang, and Phu, dry stone villages, chortens, and prayer flags fluttering in the wind punctuate a high-altitude desert under Tibetan influence. We leave the Naar valley by crossing the Kang La, at an altitude of 5322 m. Up there, the Annapurna and Manaslu massifs spread out before our eyes. Then after quickly cutting through the busy Marsyangdi valley, we will go over the widest high pass in the world, Thorong La at 5416 m from where we discover the Dhaulagiri and Mustang to the north. This unique immersion at the foot of the giants ends in Jomsom.
- The passage of the two passes of Kang La and Thorong La and the view of the Himalayas
- The variety of landscapes and ethnic groups on this great trek, off-beaten track
- The isolated valley of Narphu the authentic villages of Naar and the hilltop village of Phu gaon of Tibetan culture
Itinerary
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- Accommodation: Hotel Holy Himalaya or similar on a BB basis
- Meal: Self
- Accommodation: Hotel Holy Himalaya in BB or similar
- Meal: Self
Transfer by local jeep with the team to Dharapani (1960 m)
6 hours + 4 hours drive approximately
- Accommodation: Lodge
- Ascent: 900 meters
- Descent: 250 meters
- Walking time: 5h
- Accommodation: Lodge
After a good hour of walking, we cross a small stream and then climb about 300 m quite steeply (45 mins) to arrive at Metha, the first drystone village in this beautiful valley. Spectacular view of Annapurna II (7937 m) and Lamjung (6932 m).
- Ascent: 1300 meters
- Descent: 400 meters
- Walking time: 7h
- Accommodation: Lodge/resident
The Khampa warriors, originally from Kham (in eastern Tibet) established themselves in Metha after the Chinese invasion of Tibet in 1959 until the Nepalese military intervention in 1975. The people of Naar and Phu come down to this village in winter.
We take the path that goes back towards Phu along the Phu River. After 1h30 of a relatively flat balcony path, we arrive at Jhunum (3640 m). On the path, we pass sheepfolds and have a very beautiful view of the glaciers. We cross 2 torrents then the village of Chaku (3750 m), a former settlement of the Khampas, and then take the path that goes back towards Phu along the river of the same name
We cross the Labse River (snow leopard in Tibetan) to arrive at Kyang. Beautiful view of Pisang Peak (6091 m), Tilje Peak, Gyaji Kang, Pokharan Himal, etc. The numerous Chortens that line the path indicate to us that we are in a Tibetan country.
- Ascent: 300 meters
- Descent: 700 meters
- Walking time: 5h
- Accommodation: Lodge
- Ascent: 1000 meters
- Walking time: 4h
- Accommodation: Lodge
- Ascent: 1400 meters
- Descent: 1200 meters
- Walking time: 7-8h
- Accommodation: Lodge
- Ascent: 1200 meters
- Descent: 1700 meters
- Walking time: 8-9h
- Accommodation: Lodge
- Ascent: 880 meters
- Descent: 350 meters
- Walking time: 6-7h
- Accommodation: Lodge.
- Ascent: 600 meters
- Walking time: 4h
- Accommodation: Lodge
- Descent: 1800 meters
- Walking time: 8h
- Accommodation: Lodge
- Ascent: 400 meters
- Descent: 1200 meters
- Walking time: 5h
- Accommodation: lodge
- Batika hotel accommodation in B&B
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- Accommodation: Hotel Holy Himalaya in BB or similar
- Self meal
NOTES
- In Kathmandu we use good category *** hotels well located in the center of Kathmandu.- The stay in Kathmandu is always in B&B to give you a large choice of restaurants that offer you traditional and continental cuisine according to your choices.
- During the trek you will be provided with full board and accommodation options depending on the itinerary.
What's included
- One-day sightseeing with a French-speaking cultural guide
- Full board trek in Lodge according to itinerary
- 3 nights Holy Himalaya hotel or similar B&B in Kathmandu
- 1 night at the Batika Hotel or similar B&B in Pokhara.
- English-speaking trekking guide for the entire trek
- Carrying personal belongings for the entire trek (12kg max/person).
- ACAP TIMS trekking permit and special Narphu permit (US$100/person)
- Staff insurance
- Flight of the guide and delivery of porters
- Online payment without bank fees
- Domestic flight Jomsom - Pokhara indicated at an additional cost (US$160)
What's not included
- Entrances to sites and visits
- Nepal visa to be obtained at the airport (US$30 for 15 days).
- International flight
- Mandatory repatriation insurance, PCR test if necessary (Approximately US$20/test)
- Tips, personal expenses and equipment, drinks, sleeping bag, etc…
Suppliments
(Airfare Could be Changed without notice from airlines)
>>> Supplement per single room for 4 nights in a hotel: $115
CLIENT REVIEW
Donatienne François Trip (Voyage) : Annapurna circuit via Naar Phu Date of Trip : 24-10-2021
Just a short message to tell you how much we enjoyed our trek and our trip to your beautiful country.
We had a really wonderful stay with sumptuous landscapes, magnificent nature and unforgettable encounters.
Our Kancha guide took great care of us. His knowledge of French, fauna and flora is impressive. It was a pleasure to share this trek with him, and with our carrier Suké, of great kindness and helpfulness.
I already miss the blue skies, the impressive peaks, all the beautiful smiles encountered.
I hope to have the opportunity to return to your very beautiful country.
Have a good day
Donatienne