19 Days Narphu Valley Trekking

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness. Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu (1,300m/4,264ft). You will be picked up by our airport representative and transferred to a hotel for check in. You will then be explained about the program further. . Day 02: Kathmandu Heritage Sites Sightseeing. Today, we start our sightseeing tour in Kathmandu Valley which includes the cultural heritages in Kathmandu valley i.e. Kathmandu Durbar Square, Swayambhunath Temple, Boudhanath Stupa and Pasupatinath Temple. Enjoy the artistic palace, art, culture, paintings and history of Nepal. Overnight at hotel, . Day 03: Drive Kathmandu to Synge/Jagat (1100m) Duration: 8 hrs. After breakfast, we drive to Beshisahar. We then take a local jeep from Beshisahar to Syange. This drive gives you some insights about the rural people, their lifestyle and their culture. From Syange, we start our trek. We walk to Jagat. Overnight at Guesthouse, . Day 04: Trek to Dharapani (1960m) Duration: 5 - 6 hrs. After breakfast, we leave Jagat. Our trail winds up to Chyamje. After crossing a suspension bridge, the trail goes uphill through the Oak forest. We continue walking for a while until the trail emerges into a valley. We pass a village of Kodo and ascend to a village of Dharapani . Day 05: Trek to Koto (2610m) Duration: 5- 6 hrs. A difficult trek today, up and over two hills, through apple orchards and Manangi villages. Manaslu, Himchuli, Lamjung Himal and Annapurna II are amongst some of the magical mountains on view today. Overnight stay at the local-house,. Day 06: Trek to Meta (3560m) Duration: 5- 7 hrs. A trek through a thick pine and rhododendron forest, following the Naar Khola River brings us to Meta. We will not see any lodges or teahouses until we get to Meta so we will bring a packed lunch with us from Koto. Overnight stay at the local-house, . Day 07: Trek to Phu Gaon (4250m) Duration: 6- 7 hrs. We follow the Phu Khola, through an almost desert valley, enjoying stunning views of Kangaroo Mountain, Pokharkan and Amotsang Himal. It is a gradual incline today, not too difficult. The first migrants from Tibet settled in Phu Gaon nearly 200 years ago, we will stay here for the night in a very basic, local Teahouse . Day 08: Acclimatization day in Phu Gaon. We will stay an extra day here to acclimatize to the increasing elevation. We can wonder around the town, talk to the local people and visit the ancient monastery that was built by the first Tibetan migrants. basic, local teahouse, . Day 09: Trek to Nar (4110m) Duration: 5 - 7 hrs. We again take a packed lunch, as there will be no lodges or restaurants along the way today. We descend to Mahayandra Pool. The old King of Nepal once visited here and financed the bridge you will see crossing the River Naar Khola. We then take a steep descent all the way to Nar where we will stay in a teahouse for the night . Day 10: Rest and acclimatization day. We will see amazing panoramic views from here of Pisang Peak, Kangaroo, Pokharkan and Amodsang Himal as we relax for the day before some more strenuous trekking in the. We can take a short 2 hour hike to help us acclimatize and for some more pleasant mountain vistas. Overnight at the tea-house . Day 11: Trek to Ngwal (3660m) via the Kangla Pass (5322m) Duration: 6 - 8 hrs. A challenging day ahead, we need to leave Ngwal by 4 am to be able to conquer today’s difficult trek. A gradual incline for 2 hours before we will need to scramble up a steep, rocky track. You will not be disappointed when you reach the top and all your efforts will be worth it, you will be awestruck by a mountain paradise. 360 degree, panoramic views of these snow-capped, majestic mountains await you. We then descend down a very steep track to Ngwal and our teahouse for the night. Overnight at the tea-house, . Day 12: Trek to Manang (3540m) Duration: 4 hrs. A well-deserved and welcomed easy trekking route today, through the pine forest and local Manang and Gurung villages. Manang is one of the main villages in the area and is the home to a very beautiful monastery. We stay the night in a local teahouse. The level of accommodation now improves and probably seems quite luxurious compared to the teahouses of the previous nights in the more remote regions. Overnight at the Guesthouse . Day 13: Trek to Yak Kharka (4,110m) Duration: 3 - 4 hours. From Manang village, the trail crosses a stream, climbs to a village of Tenki above Manang, and then continues to climb out of the Marshyangdi Valley turning northwest up the valley of Jarsang Khola. The trail follows this valley northward, passing a few pastures, a scrub of juniper trees, as it steadily gains elevation. The trail further passes near the small village of Ghunsa, a cluster of flat mud roofs just below the trailhead. Now the trail goes through meadows where horses and yaks graze. After crossing a small river on a wooden bridge, the trail passes an ancient old Mani wall in a pleasant meadow and then reaches another small village of Yak Kharka. Little but Gradual ascent is the key to avoiding altitude problems. Overnight at Guesthouse. Day 14: Trek to Thorong Phedi (4,600m) Duration: 3 - 4 hrs. We make our way to the foot of the pass, Throng Phedi today. Thorong Phedi is a small busy settlement catering to the needs of tired trekkers and climbers. Trekkers like us use this point as a base camp. Some visitors also attempt a hike to the High Camp today so that the next day can be easier for them. But, Himalayan Glacier’s team leader does not advise for this. Although we will have a tough day tomorrow, we stop at Thorong Phedi so that we can sleep sound rather than a risky sleep in higher altitude at High Camp. Overnight at Thorong Phedi. Overnight at Guesthouse . Day 15: Trek to Muktinath (3800m) crossing over Thorong La Pass (5416m) Duration: 6 - 8 hrs. Today, early in the morning, we start our climb to the pass. The initial stage of the ascend is very steep. As we approach the peak it becomes much sloppier. After making our way through rocky ridges, we will be on the top of the pass (5416m). The top offers an unexplainable 360 degree panorama of snow capped peaks extending northwards into Tibet. Looking back, we can view several peaks of Annapurna and in front of us is the unfathomable gorge of Kali Gandaki. Our trail then descends steeply down to Muktinath (3800m) an important pilgrimage sight for Hindus. It is a home to many ethnic Tibetans and holy Buddhists as well. Overnight at Guesthouse . Day 16: Trek to Jomsom (2600m) Duration: 5 hrs. After our visit to the holy temple of Muktinath, we make our way to Jomsom. Overnight at Guesthouse. Day 17: Fly back to Pokhara. We take a morning flight to Pokhara. Upon arrival, we check in the hotel. You can spend the day exploring the Pokhara city.. Day 18: Drive Back to Kathmandu by Tourist Bus. Today, we drive back to Kathmandu by tourist bus. After a six hours drive, we will be in Kathmandu. Day 19: Departure Day. Our Driver will take you to international airport approximately 3 hours before the scheduled flight for your onward journey.