Guide and Porter Hire for Nar Phu Valley Trek

High Pass Adventure warmly welcomes you to Nepal at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA). A member of our team will be waiting for you outside the baggage hall, holding an A4-sized paper with your name and our company name.

This representative will escort you from the airport to your hotel in Kathmandu via a private vehicle. Upon arrival at the hotel, you can check in, rest, and freshen up before attending a meeting at our trekking office to discuss the details of your Nar-Phu Valley Trekking program.
 

If you want to visit Kathmandy Valley, You will enjoy breakfast at the hotel and get ready for the Kathmandu Valley tour, starting around 9:00 AM with an experienced tour guide and a private vehicle. The tour will include visits to UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the Kathmandu Valley, such as Bhaktapur Durbar Square, Pashupatinath, and Boudhanath—three of the seven UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the valley. These sites offer fascinating insights into Buddhism, Hinduism, ancient art, historical architecture, and the lifestyle and culture of the people in the Kathmandu Valley.

After the tour, you will return to your hotel or our office. If you're staying near the hotel or in Thamel, you’ll need to finalize your trekking clothing and gear. Our guide will review your equipment to advice on what you need to bring and what can be left at the hotel.
 

Our guide will come to your hotel, and you will need to leave with the guide early in the morning, after breakfast at the Kathmandu hotel. The guide will take you by taxi to the bus station to catch a public bus to Besisahar. The bus ride follows the Prithvi Highway, passing through river valleys, small towns, terraced fields, and green hills until Dumre, where you will turn right to Besisahar along the Marsyangdi River, through beautiful terraced rice fields.

From Besisahar, we will need to change to another sharing local jeep to reach Dharapani. You will enjoy the views of Nepali villages, rivers, forests, and terraced rice fields.
 

After breakfast at Dharapani, the trail gently ascends toward Danaque, passing through the traditional village of Bagarchhap and continuing through pine and rhododendron forests to Timang, which offers stunning views of Mt. Manaslu. From Timang, the trail continues through Thanchok and follows the road, climbing through beautiful fir forests and alongside the river among higher oak and maple trees. 

Along the way, you'll enjoy spectacular views of the Annapurna II and Manaslu ranges. Eventually, you reach Koto, a small village just before Chame and the checkpoint for entering the Nar-Phu Valley. Koto is mainly inhabited by Gurung and other ethnic groups, whose lifestyle is deeply influenced by Tibetan Buddhism.
 

After breakfast at Koto and checking the special permits for the Nar-Phu Valley, we will begin our trek by walking along a steep and narrow path through dense forest. Much of today’s walk is spent in the shade of the deep Nar Phu Khola gorge. The trail climbs steeply above the river through a quiet forest of cliffs, pine, and bamboo, passing several small hand-sawn timber camps and caves. After crossing the Phu Khola, there is a short detour downstream to a small but charming riverside hot spring. The trail then passes dramatically under a waterfall before arriving at Meta.

Today will be a wonderful trekking day from Meta to Kyang, as the trail leads through high-elevation terrain. The landscape is a striking mix of white rocks, low shrubs, juniper, scattered evergreens, delicate brick-red and orange leafy bushes, crumbling shelves of flat slate, and white sandy trails. A short walk from Meta brings you to a trail junction with a clear view of the Nar Valley, including its monastery and chortens. After passing Jhunam (3,640 m), we arrive at Chyaku (3,800 m), formerly a Khampa settlement and now the administrative center of the Nar-Phu rural municipality. From there, the trail continues with few ascents and descents, passing many chortens, before finally reaching the beautiful settlement valley of Kyang. Along the way, you’ll enjoy superb mountain views of Pisang Peak, Annapurna II, Gyaji Kang, and more.

Today is a short walk from Kyang to Phu Village. From Kyang, the trail quickly enters a dry, desert-like gorge along the Phu Khola, with a narrow path carved into the cliffside. We walk along the riverbank, passing a submarine-shaped rock and a small campsite. You'll see beautiful, colorful chortens set against dramatic canyon landscapes. Keep eyes out for blue sheep, because in these parts can be seen grazing on the natural colored hills. The trail follows an eroded hillside and passes Phupi Gyalgen Gate before descending to a group of chortens near a bridge. This ancient gate gives you your first view of the three villages of Phu, along with an old dzong (fort) and the ruins of two ancient forts. After reach atb there, you can visit the Monastery and Phu Village.

Today will be a great day to explore around Phu Village. Some trekkers may choose to hike further towards the Tibet border, depending on how they feel and their fitness level. This day offers a chance to interact with the locals and explore the wide valley systems above the village. Walking up and then returning down is better for acclimatization than just resting at high altitude. You might hike up the valley to the summer grazing settlement, or 'Kharka', at Ngoru to improve fitness and prepare for crossing Kang La Pass. Phu itself is a fascinating village where you can see locals spinning yak and sheep wool and socializing. In winter, the village is often snowbound and almost completely deserted. 

Today will be a slightly longer day compared to the previous one. After breakfast in Phu, we trek back past Phu Gate, Kyang, Chyaku, and Jhunam to the junction where the trail branches off to the right toward Nar. The trail descends through fantastically eroded hoodoos and sandy gullies, connected by bridge-like wooden platforms. Keep an eye out for the ruins of Zampa Cho Dzong (a dzong is a fort; 'Zampa' means bridge in Tibetan). Along the way, you’ll enjoy beautiful gorges and breathtaking scenery. Finally, you’ll reach the Nar gates at the top of a hill, passing a line of colorfully painted, bamboo-topped chortens and a large tiered chorten. Nar is one of the largest villages in this valley.

Today will be the longest trekking day after Thorong La Pass, so we need to start early in the morning around 5 a.m. Although the Kang La Pass does not involve steep ascents or descents, it can still be a long and challenging day—especially if there is snow on the pass, which can make the trail more difficult and time-consuming. From the top of Kang La Pass, you’ll enjoy magnificent views of Pisang Peak, Annapurna II, Gangapurna, Tilicho Peak, and even the airport at Hongdae. The descent offers stunning views of the landscape, passing by yak and sheep shelters, and eventually leads you to Ngawal after a long day of walking. Ngawal is a beautiful old village with cobbled streets, prayer wheels, and charming architecture, clearly a center of religious activity in the past.

Today will be an easy and short day of trekking to Manang, as the distance is relatively short with minimal ascents and descents. However, due to the high elevation and fatigue from yesterday’s long walk, trekkers may still find it challenging. The walk is rewarding, offering superb views of Annapurna II, Gangapurna, Annapurna III, Gandharva Chuli, and Pisang Peak in the background. We follow a flat trail along the bank of the Marsyangdi River, passing through pine forests, terraced farmlands, and the beautiful village of Braga. On the way, we can visit the ancient Braga Monastery. You’ll also enjoy breathtaking views of the Annapurna range, Tilicho Peak, and the stunning landscapes. Manang is a small but charming town.

After breakfast at Manang, the trekking trail heads to Yak Kharka. The trail ascends to Ghunsang through Tengi Village, leaving the Marsyangdi Valley and turning right into the Jharsang Khola Valley to reach Yak Kharka. You will pass through high-altitude barren land and alpine juniper bushes.

Today will be a relatively short trekking day, but you may feel some difficulty due to the high altitude. You will enjoy amazing mountain views and may have the chance to see wildlife such as blue sheep, marmots, and more.
 

From Yak Kharka, the trekking trail heads to Thorong Phedi (4,550 meters), which is the base for crossing Thorong La Pass (5,416 meters). It is necessary to spend the night here before crossing the pass. Some trekkers may choose to head to Thorong High Camp (4,800 meters), but we highly recommend that all trekkers stay at Phedi for a good rest.

The trail is gradual, and the walking is easy but slow, with opportunities to rest along the way. You will cross a couple of suspension bridges and enjoy great views of the mountains before reaching Thorong Phedi. If you like, you can hike up to Thorong High Camp for additional high-altitude acclimatization.
 

Today will be a long trekking day, as you start from 4,500 meters at Thorong Phedi, cross Thorong La Pass at 5,416 meters, and reach Muktinath at 3,800 meters. It will be an exciting and wonderful day, but also a challenging one due to walking on high-altitude terrain.

You will need to wake up early and have breakfast, as it is important to start early to cross the pass before the weather worsens. The trail ascends gradually until the top of Thorong La (5,416 meters), which takes about 3 to 5 hours. From the top, you will enjoy panoramic mountain views, have time to capture the moment in your camera, and explore the area. Then, you will begin the long descent, making your way into the Mustang district.

After a steep descent, you will reach the first teahouse in Chabarbu, where you can stop for lunch. Afterward, the trail continues down to Muktinath. Muktinath is a famous pilgrimage site for Hindu and Buddhist devotees, as well as a great place to rest after the long walk.
 

Muktinath and Pokhara are connected by road, so most trekkers drive from Muktinath to Pokhara by public vehicle. The road is paved in some areas and unpaved in others. The drive takes about 8 to 9 hours, with stops for restrooms and lunch breaks.

Upon arrival in Pokhara, the guide will take you to your hotel, where you can rest after the long drive. Afterward, if you have time, you can explore Pokhara city and Fewa Lake. The trek finishes in the beautiful city of Pokhara, where you can take a shower, enjoy delicious food, and relax.
 

After breakfast at the Pokhara hotel, we need to leave early in the morning around 6:30 AM, as the tourist bus departs at 7:00 AM. The road is a highway, paved in some areas and unpaved in others. The journey will take you along river valleys, through a few towns, terraced fields, and green hilly scenery on the way to Kathmandu.

Upon arrival in Kathmandu, you can rest at the hotel after the long drive. In the late evening, you will be invited to a farewell dinner at a Nepali cultural restaurant, where you can enjoy traditional music and dance performances.
 

Today marks the last day of your trip to Nepal. One of our High Pass Adventure staff members will accompany you to Kathmandu International Airport for your flight departure.

If you wish to plan an additional trip to Nepal or return for another adventure, we are always here to assist you with your next journey and adventure activities.