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Cluster of flat-roofed stone houses stepping down terraced slopes above a river in a Nar Phu village

Nar Phu Valley Trek

An 11-day restricted-area loop from Koto up the Nar Phu gorge to Phu and Nar, over the Kang La at about 5,300 m to Ngawal, with road access from Besisahar.

  • Hari11
  • Altitud maksimum5,306 m
  • Jarak82.4 km
  • Pendakian7,075 m
  • KesukaranSukar
  • Bulan terbaikSep–Nov, Mar–May
  • Permit3

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Nar Phu Valley Trek ialah trek 11 hari di wilayah Annapurna di Nepal yang mendaki sehingga 5,306 m. Pendaki asing boleh mencari rakan untuknya di FindTrekkingPartner dengan menyiarkan trip beserta tarikh, bajet dan rentak mereka. Padanan kekal peribadi sehingga kedua-dua pendaki bersetuju, dan perkhidmatan ini percuma. Pada kadar pertengahan, seorang pemandu berlesen berharga kira-kira USD 69 seorang untuk 11 hari apabila empat pendaki berkongsi, berbanding USD 275 untuk seorang pendaki bersendirian. Musim terbaik ialah Mar–May, Oct–Nov. Pemandu berlesen diperlukan dalam praktiknya di sini: peraturan Lembaga Pelancongan Nepal April 2023 dilaporkan oleh pengendali 2026 dikuatkuasakan di pusat pemeriksaan di taman negara dan kawasan pemuliharaan, dengan Langtang paling ketat dan Annapurna turut memeriksa (disemak 19 Oktober 2026). Upah pemandu melalui agensi berdaftar dan sahkan dengan mereka. Disahkan kali terakhir: 21 Oktober 2026. Sumber: Lembaga Pelancongan Nepal, DNPWC, Jabatan Imigresen.

Sumber:Department of Immigration, NepalNepal Tourism BoardDepartment of National Parks and Wildlife Conservation

Gambaran keseluruhan

Bermula dari KathmanduLaluan gunung: Kang La11 hari · maks 5,306 m

Musim terbaik: Sep–Nov, Mar–May · Permit: Nar Phu restricted area permit (Department of Immigration, via a registered agency), Annapurna Conservation Area entry permit, TIMS card where required

The Nar Phu Valley trek is an 11-day loop through a remote restricted valley on the north side of the Annapurna range, in Manang District. It drives from Kathmandu to Besisahar and on to Koto, climbs through the Nar Phu gorge to Meta, Kyang and Phu, crosses to Nar, and returns over the Kang La at about 5,306 m to Ngawal and Manang, before the drive back. The route covers about 82 km on foot with large daily climbs and a gain of about 7,000 m according to the elevation model, so it is a hard trek. The valley is a restricted area inside the Annapurna Conservation Area, so you need a Restricted Area Permit through a registered agency, the conservation area permit and a licensed guide. The best months are September to November, and March to May. It suits fit trekkers who want Tibetan culture and a quiet valley and can handle a high pass.

What the trek is like

The trail leaves the Marsyangdi valley at Koto and enters a steep gorge of cliffs and pine forest, crossing bridges high above the Nar Phu Khola. After Meta the valley opens, and the villages of Kyang and Phu appear, with stone houses, chortens and fields at about 4,100 m. Phu has an old monastery and a view of Himlung Himal. The trail then crosses to Nar, a larger village with a gompa, and climbs to the Kang La, from which views of the Annapurna range open. The descent to Ngawal reaches the main Annapurna Circuit trail, and the last day follows it to Manang.

Highlights

  • Phu village and Phu Gompa, with old Tibetan-style houses and chortens
  • Nar village and its monastery
  • The Nar Phu gorge, a deep, narrow canyon of cliffs and waterfalls
  • The Kang La, with views of Annapurna II, Annapurna IV and Gangapurna
  • Blue sheep, and possible snow leopard signs on the high slopes

Permits and rules

The Nar Phu valley is a restricted area. You need a Restricted Area Permit from the Department of Immigration, issued through a registered agency, an Annapurna Conservation Area entry permit and a TIMS card where required. A licensed guide must accompany you. Reports of a March 2026 notice say individual foreigners may apply, but the permit still needs an agency and a guide. Fees and day counts have changed more than once, so ask the agency for the current amounts and check them with the Department of Immigration. Carry several copies of your passport and permits for check posts.

Best season

September to November have the clearest weather, and March to May are possible, but the Kang La may hold snow in early spring. The monsoon is wetter on the south side and quieter in this rain-shadow valley, but landslides can block the road. Winter is very cold, with heavy snow on the pass.

Altitude

The plan sleeps at Meta (about 3,560 m), Phu (about 4,080 m, with a rest day) and Nar (about 4,110 m, with a rest day), before the Kang La at about 5,306 m. The pass day gains about 1,100 m and descends about 1,600 m, so it is long and tiring. Watch for headache, nausea and poor sleep, never ascend with symptoms, and descend if they worsen. Discuss altitude medicine with your doctor.

Getting there and away

Drive from Kathmandu to Besisahar (6 to 7 hours) and continue by jeep along the Marsyangdi road to Koto, about 6 to 7 hours more. The return from Manang to Besisahar by jeep takes 8 to 9 hours on a rough road, followed by the drive to Kathmandu. Landslides can cause delays, so keep a spare day.

Lodges, food and costs

Simple lodges and homestays operate in Meta, Kyang, Phu and Nar, with dal bhat, noodles, tsampa and tea. Facilities are basic, and some agencies carry tents and a cook for flexibility. Prices rise with altitude, and you should bring cash for the whole trek, because there are no machines beyond Besisahar and Manang.

Packing list

Broken-in boots, waterproof layers, a down jacket, a sleeping bag rated to about minus 15 C, gloves, hat, sunglasses, sun cream, gaiters, trekking poles, a headlamp, water purification and a first-aid kit. A pair of microspikes can help on the Kang La if snow lies.

Who this trek suits and how to prepare

The trek suits fit trekkers who like culture and remote valleys and are comfortable with long days at altitude. Prepare with hill walks, stair training and some days with a loaded pack. The pass day of about 15 km needs good stamina.

The plan at a glance

Days 1 and 2 drive to Besisahar and Koto. Days 3 and 4 walk to Meta and Phu, with a rest day on day 5. Day 6 walks to Nar and day 7 is a rest day. Day 8 crosses the Kang La to Ngawal and day 9 walks to Manang. Days 10 and 11 drive to Besisahar and Kathmandu.

Extensions

From Manang you can continue over the Thorong La to Muktinath and Jomsom on the Annapurna Circuit, which adds about a week. Others add a side trip to Tilicho Lake or a day at Manang, or combine the trek with a short stay in Pokhara.

Practical tips from the trail

  • Walking times in the day plan are estimates from distance and climb, checked against operator itineraries; real times differ with pace, load and weather.
  • Start early on the Kang La day, with food, water and warm layers.
  • Check the snow with your guide before leaving Nar.
  • Keep a spare day for the Marsyangdi road.
  • Respect monasteries and walk clockwise around chortens.
  • Carry cash in small notes, as villages have no machines.

Responsible trekking

Take rubbish out, use filtered water, buy from local families and respect the valley's customs. Do not give sweets or money to children.

Sorotan

  • Phu and Nar, Tibetan-style villages at about 4,100 m in a restricted valley
  • The Nar Phu gorge, with cliffs, suspension bridges and waterfalls
  • The Kang La at about 5,306 m, with views of the Annapurna range
  • Phu Gompa and old stone houses and chortens
  • A quiet, remote alternative to the Annapurna Circuit

Peta laluan

Hari demi hari

Aklimatisasi

Altitud tidur malam demi malam. Bar merah naik lebih 500 m daripada malam sebelumnya; hari rehat ditandakan.

  • Altitud tidur
  • Pertambahan melebihi 500 m
  • Hari rehat

Berapa kosnya

Anggaran kos keseluruhan seorang: rumah tumpangan dan makanan mengikut altitud, pengangkutan, permit, serta pemandu dan porter. Semakin ramai pendaki berkongsi pemandu dan porter, semakin kurang dibayar setiap orang. Setakat Oktober 2026.

Gaya1 pendaki berkongsi2 pendaki berkongsi4 pendaki berkongsi
BajetUSD 650–USD 900*USD 540–USD 740*USD 490–USD 660*
SederhanaUSD 1,100–USD 1,600*USD 790–USD 1,100*USD 650–USD 910*
SelesaUSD 1,150–USD 1,700*USD 920–USD 1,300*USD 790–USD 1,100*

Pecahan untuk 2 pendaki berkongsi

ItemBajetSederhanaSelesa
Rumah tumpangan dan makananUSD 280–USD 380USD 340–USD 480USD 420–USD 580
PengangkutanUSD 10–USD 50USD 140–USD 230USD 140–USD 230
PermitUSD 120–USD 160USD 120–USD 160USD 120–USD 160
PemanduUSD 110–USD 170USD 110–USD 170USD 110–USD 170
Porter—USD 50–USD 90USD 100–USD 180

Bajet menggunakan pengangkutan awam dan tiada porter; pertengahan berkongsi satu porter antara dua pendaki dan kenderaan persendirian; selesa memberi setiap pendaki seorang porter. Pemandu disertakan jika diperlukan atau gayanya pertengahan atau selesa.

Rumah tumpangan dan makanan setiap malam (bilik dan sepinggan dal bhat)

2 malam Below 2,500 m: bilik USD 2–USD 6, dal bhat USD 4–USD 7 · 4 malam 2,500 to 3,800 m: bilik USD 4–USD 9, dal bhat USD 5–USD 9 · 4 malam Above 3,800 m: bilik USD 10–USD 15, dal bhat USD 10–USD 12

Yuran permit (sumber rasmi)
  • Annapurna Conservation Area entry permit (ACAP): NPR 3,000 setiap kemasukan Sumber
  • Nar Phu (Manang restricted area) permit: USD 100 seminggu / USD 75 seminggu Sumber
  • TIMS card (trekking agency issued): NPR 2,000 setiap kemasukan Sumber
Sumber kos

Anggaran daripada panduan pengendali, bukan sebut harga. Tip, insurans, peralatan dan hotel Kathmandu tidak termasuk; USD pada kadar pertukaran platform.

Soalan lazim

Yes, a Restricted Area Permit from the Department of Immigration through a registered agency, plus the Annapurna Conservation Area permit and a TIMS card where required. Ask for current fees.

No. A licensed guide is compulsory in the restricted area. Reports say that since March 2026 individuals may apply for the permit, but a registered agency and guide are still required.

Eleven days from Kathmandu on this plan, including two driving days at each end, two rest days and the Kang La crossing. Many agencies allow 12 to 14 days.

About 5,306 m, according to OpenStreetMap. Guides often quote 5,320 m.

September to November, and March to May. The Kang La can hold snow in early spring, and winter is very cold.

Yes. From Manang you can continue over the Thorong La, which adds about a week and needs the ACAP permit, which you already hold.

Hard. The gorge trail has steep ups and downs, the days are long, and the Kang La is a high pass above 5,300 m.

Sumber

Di sepanjang denai

Penginapan, bantuan perubatan, air dan pemandangan pada setiap hari laluan.

  1. 1. Kathmandu → Besisahar

    • Tribhuvan International Airport · Lapangan terbang & pengangkutan · 1,340 m
  2. 2. Besisahar → Koto

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  3. 3. Koto → Meta

    • Drinking Water · Praktikal · 2,891 m
    • Chomcho Gufa Hotel · Penginapan · 3,190 m
    • Mayta Guest House and restaraunt · Penginapan · 3,621 m
    • Hotel Narpa · Penginapan · 3,640 m
    • TERELHA Guest House & Restaurant · Penginapan · 3,626 m
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    • Drinking Water · Praktikal · 2,891 m
    • Chomcho Gufa Hotel · Penginapan · 3,190 m
    • Himalayan Yak Hotel &Restaurant · Penginapan · 3,466 m
    • Mayta Guest House and restaraunt · Penginapan · 3,621 m
    • Hotel Narpa · Penginapan · 3,640 m
    • TERELHA Guest House & Restaurant · Penginapan · 3,626 m
  4. 4. Meta → Phu

    • Zambala Guest House Restaurant · Penginapan · 3,611 m
    • Buddha Guest House & Restaurant · Penginapan · 3,785 m
    • Hôtel Lama · Penginapan · 4,021 m
    • Viewpoint · Tempat tinjauan · 4,095 m
    • Karsang Lodge · Penginapan · 4,066 m
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    • Zambala Guest House Restaurant · Penginapan · 3,611 m
    • Buddha Guest House & Restaurant · Penginapan · 3,785 m
    • Dikey Restaurant · Penginapan · 3,802 m
    • Karma hotel · Penginapan · 3,814 m
    • Chyakhu Guest House e Restaurant · Penginapan · 3,817 m
    • Hotel · Penginapan · 3,875 m
    • Hôtel Lama · Penginapan · 4,021 m
    • Viewpoint · Tempat tinjauan · 4,095 m
    • Karsang Lodge · Penginapan · 4,066 m
  5. 5. Phu

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  6. 6. Phu → Nar

    • Phu Mountain Lodge · Penginapan · 4,063 m
    • Shanti Hotel & Restaurant · Penginapan · 4,219 m
    • Laxmi Hotel · Penginapan · 4,204 m
    • Diki Ling Hotel · Penginapan · 4,210 m
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    • Phu Mountain Lodge · Penginapan · 4,063 m
    • Tashi Delek Hotel · Penginapan · 3,873 m
    • Chyakhu Guest House · Penginapan · 3,799 m
    • Monastery · Penginapan · 3,547 m
    • Gulung Teahouse · Penginapan · 3,870 m
    • Shanti Hotel & Restaurant · Penginapan · 4,219 m
    • Laxmi Hotel · Penginapan · 4,204 m
    • Diki Ling Hotel · Penginapan · 4,210 m
  7. 7. Nar

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  8. 8. Nar → Ngawal

    • Drinking Water · Praktikal · 4,364 m
    • Shanti Hotel · Penginapan · 3,675 m
    • Ngawal · Penginapan · 3,673 m
    • Tibet Guest House & Restaurant · Penginapan · 3,671 m
  9. 9. Ngawal → Manang

    • ACAP Safe Drinking Water Station · Praktikal · 3,394 m
    • Hotel Mountain Lake · Penginapan · 3,537 m
    • HRA Manang Aid Post · Perubatan · 3,540 m
    • Tilicho Hotel & Restaurant · Penginapan · 3,538 m
    • Safe Drinking Water Station · Praktikal · 3,550 m
    • Hotel Marsyangdi · Penginapan · 3,545 m
    • Moon Light Hotel & Restaurant · Penginapan · 3,550 m
    • Manang Health Post · Perubatan · 3,558 m
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    • Buddha Kitchen Hotel · Penginapan · 3,658 m
    • Royal Nyeshyang · Penginapan · 3,655 m
    • Manang Airport · Lapangan terbang & pengangkutan · 3,353 m
    • ACAP Safe Drinking Water Station · Praktikal · 3,394 m
    • Shanta Hotel · Penginapan · 3,396 m
    • Viewpoint · Tempat tinjauan · 3,454 m
    • Small lake · Alam semula jadi · 3,437 m
    • Munji Lodge & Bakery · Penginapan · 3,470 m
    • Munji lodge · Penginapan · 3,471 m
    • Hotel New Yak · Penginapan · 3,472 m
    • Hotel Buddha & peace cafe · Penginapan · 3,473 m
    • Himalayan lodge · Penginapan · 3,474 m
    • Namaste trekkers homestay · Penginapan · 3,485 m
    • Hotel Mountain Lake · Penginapan · 3,537 m
    • HRA Manang Aid Post · Perubatan · 3,540 m
    • Tilicho Hotel & Restaurant · Penginapan · 3,538 m
    • Safe Drinking Water Station · Praktikal · 3,550 m
    • Hotel Marsyangdi · Penginapan · 3,545 m
    • Moon Light Hotel & Restaurant · Penginapan · 3,550 m
    • Yak Hotel · Penginapan · 3,544 m
    • Moon Light hotel · Penginapan · 3,550 m
    • Alpine home · Penginapan · 3,544 m
    • Hotel North Pole · Penginapan · 3,550 m
    • Gangapurna Hotel Lodge · Penginapan · 3,543 m
    • Manang Health Post · Perubatan · 3,558 m
    • Ghyalchan & Sister · Penginapan · 3,543 m
    • Ghale guest house · Penginapan · 3,544 m
  10. 10. Manang → Besisahar

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  11. 11. Besisahar → Kathmandu

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