Hidden Valleys of Naar and Phu
Holiday Itinerary
Day 1: Rendezvous at the group hotel in Kathmandu. Complimentary airport transfers are provided. KE Land Only package services begin with the evening meal.
Day 2: We set off on a spectacular journey through the foothills, following the Trisuli River, before turning into the Marsyangdi Valley as far as the roadhead at Syange where we make our first camp.
Day 3: We begin by walking on the Annapurna Circuit Trail with a climb to the villages of Jagat and Chamje. We then descend and cross the river, entering the Buddhist region of Manang at Tal. We cross the river again to reach Dharapani (1943m. / 6375ft.). Camp.
Day 4: Walking on the well-used Annapurna Circuit trail, we pass through the villages of Bagarchap, Lattemarang and Thanchok to reach our next camp at Koto (2600m. / 8530ft.). Camp.
Day 5: Beyond Koto we leave the Annapurna Circuit trail and head up the narrower and steeper gorge of the Naar Phu Khola to a campsiite at 2990m. / 9809ft.
Day 6: The trekking today is a world apart from the Annapurna Circuit. A fair amount of up and down and some sections of exposed trail hewn in the cliffs above the river to reach Meta (Methang) 3560m. Camp.
Day 7: An easier morning on a relatively sedate trail beside the Phu Khola to Chyako. From here the trail is steeper as we climb first to 'Upper Chyako' and then to Kyang (3800m. / 12,467ft.). Camp.
Day 8: We have another exciting trail carved into the walls of the river gorge before descending to the river itself and making the steady ascent to the main settlement of Phu at 4200m. / 13,780ft. Camp.
Day 9: A day of rest and exploration at the village of Phu (4200m. / 13,780ft.) Camp.
Day 10: We retrace our steps down the Phu Khola as far as Junam Goth (3720m. / 12,205ft.) below Chyako. Camp.
Day 11: Continuing the descent of the valley we cross the river at Naar Phedi (3490m. / 11,450ft.) and begin a long climb to Naar Village. (4110m. / 13,484ft.). Camp.
Day 12: A shorter day along the valley, passing through ancient moraines to the meadows of Kangla Phedi. (4530m. / 14862ft.) below the pass. Camp.
Day 13: A long day today with steep ascents and descents to cross the Kangla Pass (5306m. / 17,408ft.) to the airstrip for Manang at Hongde (3420m. / 11,220ft.) in the Marsyangdi Valley. Camp.
Day 14: We take a spectacular flight out of the Marsyangdi Valley, flying around the Annapurna Massif to reach Pokhara. We transfer to our hotel in the district of Lakeside and the rest of the day is free to relax.
Day 15: This is a contingency day in case of flight delays. There are several options for walks from Pokhara or it is possible to rent a boat and enjoy the lake. It is even possible to sign up for a course in paragliding, or you can simply relax and browse the shops. Overnight in hotel.
Day 16: We take a morning flight to Kathmandu where we check into the group hotel. After lunch there is an optional sightseeing tour of the city and this evening we will head out for a farewell dinner in one of kathmandu's popular restaurants.. Overnight at the group hotel.
Day 17: KE Land Only package services end after breakfast. Kathmandu Airport transfers are provided.
