Nar Phu Valley Trek with Chulu Far East Peak Climbing

Hello from Nepal! Your grand Nar Phu Valley trek with Chulu Far East peak climbing expedition begins today. Our representative will welcome you to Kathmandu with a warm Nepali greeting at the TIA terminal, then transfer you via private vehicle to your hotel in the city.

Unpack your luggage, freshen up, rest, and take some time to explore the energetic streets of Kathmandu. In the evening, you will meet our expedition guide, who will offer you all the details about our Nar Phu Valley trek with Chulu Far East Peak climbing itinerary.

Enjoy the rest of the evening with the hearty traditional Nepali Dal Vat.

Maximum Altitude

1,350 m.

Meals

Dinner

Accomodations

Hotel

After a hearty morning breakfast, our guide will lead your way to explore Kathmandu’s most iconic UNESCO Heritage sites. We will head to the high green hill where the ancient stupa of Swayambhunath sits.

Then, Pashupatinath Temple, the main Hindu sanctuary, will be our next destination, where you will observe the open last ritual by the shore of the Bagmati River.

We will also visit the spherical white stupa of Boudhanath, after which we will return to our accommodation. Then our guide will lay out all your gear and recommend renting any if needed.

Now, take an early rest for the night, for we have a long road journey starting very early in the morning tomorrow.

Maximum Altitude

1,353 m.

Meals

Breakfast

Accomodations

Hotel

We have a full-day overland journey planned on our Nar Phu Valley trek with Chulu Far East Peak climbing expedition. We will be driving deep into the Annapurna region today, so get ready for the enormous adventure.

After breakfast early in the morning, we will jump in our vehicle and head west along the Prithvi Highway down through the Trishuli Valley. Glancing at the beautiful Ganesh and Manaslu ranges, we will soon reach the bustling Mugling Bazaar through Chitlang.

Now, we will join the Mugling Narayanghat Highway from Dumre, where we will get clear close views of Annapurna, Ganesh, Lamjung, and Langtang peaks.

We will now head north along the Marsyangdi River and arrive at Besisahar (830 m), from where the Annapurna Circuit trail begins. We will eat our quick lunch here and then resume our long overland journey.

The highway now disappears, and our travel in the jeep will continue along the bumpy, narrow mountain road. We will climb steadily, passing the beautiful small villages of Bhulbhule (840 m), Ngadi (930 m), Dobhantar, Ghermu, Bahun Danda, Syange, and Jagat (1300 m).

At Jagat, our permit for Annapurna Conservation Area will be reviewed, after which we will continue on to Chamje (1430 m). We will start to pass through a narrow gorge ascending us to Tal Village (1700 m), which is the gateway to the Manang District.

A little further is the Dharapani Village (1860 m), where the trail to Annapurna and the trail to Manaslu merge. The road will climb dramatically upward to Bagarchhap Village (2160 m).

With Annapurna II upfront, we will go on with our journey and drive through Danakyu, Timang, and Lata Marang (2400 m) before we reach the peaceful village of Koto, inhabited by the Gurung Buddhist community.

Maximum Altitude

2,600 m.

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Trek Duration

230 km, 9 to 10 hours

Accomodations

Teahouse

Transportation

Bus

Today, our Nar Phu valley trek with Chulu Far East Peak climbing route officially leaves the Annapurna circuit trail and leads into the restricted Nar Phu Valley.

Early in the morning, we will leave Koto, but before that, we will register our special restricted area permit at the edge of the village. We will then cross a long suspension bridge over the Marsyangdi River and then start to trek along the trail that follows the beautiful Nar Khola.

At around midday, we will reach the small isolated cleared area of Dharmasala (3230 m). It is the perfect site to rest our feet for a while and eat our lunch.

We will now leave Dharmasala and climb steeply into the rugged alpine terrain. The path ahead will be steeper, which involves climbing along a rocky hill. Soon enough, Meta will be in front of us, where we can look at Lamjung and Annapurna Peaks.

Maximum Altitude

3,560 m.

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Trek Duration

15 km, 5 to 6 hours

Accomodations

Teahouse

We have our first acclimatization day in the mountains planned on our Nar Phu Valley trek with Chulu Far East Peak climbing itinerary. After a relaxed morning breakfast, we will go on to explore the Buddhist culture of this small village.

We will hike along the rugged mountain path and pass ancient Buddhist chortens and Mani Walls. We will interact with the local herders and spend the rest of the day relaxing in the warm dining hall of our teahouse.

Maximum Altitude

3,560 m.

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Accomodations

Teahouse

We again have a short walking day today with plenty of acclimatization time. We will depart from Meta after breakfast and climb gradually through the high plateau path decorated with long Mani Walls and Buddhist chortens.

We can see the Nar Khola flowing peacefully far below, while Pisang Peak can be seen standing straight up front. The rugged dry trail will keep climbing and pass through Junam Goth (3690 m), leading us straight to Chyako.

Maximum Altitude

3,720 m.

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Trek Duration

8 km, 3 to 4 hours

Accomodations

Teahouse

Today, our Nar Phu valley trek with Chulu Far East Peak climbing will push us to the isolated, calm village of Phu. We will leave Chyako after a hot breakfast and start to climb with a gentle pace along the roaring Phu Khola.

We will keep climbing through an immensely deep gorge for around 2 to 3 hours and reach Kyang (3840 m). Our trail now drops down to the riverbed, after which we will again climb steeply for a while.

We are now approaching the entrance to Phu Village. We will cross a long and high suspension bridge and climb the steep stone steps to the age-old entrance gate of Phu Kani.

We are now officially inside the hidden kingdom of Phu. As we step through its entrance gate, we can see the stone village of Phu looking like an ancient fortress.

And above its skyline, we can look at the sharp profiles of Gangapurna, Pokhar Khang, Annapurna I and South, Manaslu, Dhaulagiri, Amotsang, and Kanguru.

Maximum Altitude

4,200 m.

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Trek Duration

11 km, 4 to 5 hours

Accomodations

Teahouse

Today, we will leave remote Phu Village and make our way back to Nar Phedi, which leads to Nar Village. After breakfast, we will step out of the Kani gate and trek back through isolated Kyang, Chyako, and Junam Goth.

We will now make a sharp turn to the west and descend toward the river. We will then cross an old suspension Mahendra bridge and then climb a zigzag, rugged trail.

We have now reached Nar Phedi, which consists of the historic Satte Gumba. This Tibetan Buddhist monastery welcomes trekkers and offers clean basic rooms for the night with nourishing meals.

After settling in, we will sit quietly in the prayer hall of the monastery and observe the rhythmic chanting and ringing bells by the monks.

Maximum Altitude

3,490 m.

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Trek Duration

16 km, 5 to 6 hours

Accomodations

Teahouse

Our morning will be filled with the gentle sound of prayers at the monastery. We will eat our organic monastic breakfast, then head our way to Nar Village, the sister village of Phu.

After Nar Phedi, we will immediately start climbing along the steep hillside above the monastery. The path is well-graded, offering clear views of Kanguru and Lamjung peaks.

We will now approach the ridge where our trail will now level out. We will trek past many Mani Walls and chortens. Shortly, we will step inside the Kani gate of Nar Village, larger and livelier than Phu.

We have an entire day for relaxation and exploration. We can take a slow walk through the village, or we can also practice climbing with our gear to get ready for the crossing of the Kang La Pass and Chulu Far East Peak.

Maximum Altitude

4,110 m.

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Trek Duration

5 km, 2 to 3 hours

Accomodations

Teahouse

Today is a massive day on our Nar Phu valley trek with Chulu Far East Peak climbing expedition. We will wake up in predawn when the morning will still be dark.

With our headlamps turned on, we will begin a steady ascent high above the Temdenzon Khola. We will climb gradually at first, and then our ascent will become relentless as we approach Kang La Phedi, the base camp of the pass.

Slowly, we will begin to see the frozen world of Ganesh, Manaslu, Gyaji Kang, and Kanguru. Heading southwest, we will pass by the fresh glacial lake and climb over loose rock occasionally covered with ice or snow.

We have reached the sensational summit of the pass enveloped with colorful Buddhist prayer flags. Suddenly, the massifs of Himlung, Tilicho, Gangapurna, Annapurna II, III, IV, Kanguru, and many more will be in front of our eyes.

We will take several photos and then begin descending steeply along a long loose scree slope. Soon enough, we will be overlooking the familiar sight of the classic Annapurna Circuit trail.

We have reached Ngawal, an old village filled with beautifully made chortens, wooden houses, and terraced fields.

Maximum Altitude

5,306 m.

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Trek Duration

15 km, 7 to 8 hours

Accomodations

Teahouse

Yesterday’s climb was tough, so we will take a break today at Ngawal. We will have a very lazy breakfast in the morning and then spend the afternoon resting at the compound of the lodge.

We will lay out our climbing gear and check our harness, crampons, and poles. We will enjoy our evening with the sunset over the Annapurna massif.

From today till we conquer the Chulu Far East, we will now have to say goodbye to the basic comfort of the teahouse. Leaving Ngawal, we will now leave the Annapurna Circuit trail and head north.

Slowly, the massive view of Chulu starts to emerge from the sky as we keep progressing along the rugged terrain. Manang Valley can be seen expanding below, while Annapurna II, III, and IV will remain shadowing us.

The trail becomes narrow and much more isolated, leading us deeper into the Chulu Village between Chulu East and West. We will descend by the glacial stream and climb back along the steep moraine ridge.

Yak Kharka is here, which is open, wide pastureland used for the yaks of the herders. Here, our crew will set up our campsite and then prepare a hot lunch for us.

Maximum Altitude

4,000 m.

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Trek Duration

7 km, 4 to 5 hours

Accomodations

Teahouse

Today, our Nar Phu valley trek with Chulu Far East peak climbing itinerary will lead us to the base camp of the Chulu Far East peak. After having a warm breakfast at Yak Kharka, we will pack our tents and head out.

We will climb a series of steep grassy ridges, which soon turn into rugged scree slopes. We will keep following the ridgeline, and shortly our trail will become a narrow track passing between large boulders.

We will climb the final moraine wall and reach the base camp of the Chulu Far East peak. We can look at the massive Chulu peak along with the entire Annapurna range.

After we have our tents set up, we will rest and eat a warm, fresh lunch. Then, with our climbing guide, we will prepare our gear and practice some climbing techniques.

Maximum Altitude

4,835 m.

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Trek Duration

5 km, 3 to 4 hours

Accomodations

Teahouse

We are reaching even closer to our target summit as we head to its High Camp today. After packing our tents, we will ascend along the steep, rocky slopes that rise directly above Base Camp.

We will follow a line of stone cairns along the mountain ridge and cross loose scree and large boulders. Once we are above 5100 m, our trail will now flatten out slightly. Still, there may be occasional snow and ice, so we need to be careful.

Soon, we will arrive at the High Camp where our support team will set up the tents. The monumental views of Annapurna and Chulu will just make our day.

We will sleep early to get whatever sleep we can before our final push for the Chulu Far East.

Maximum Altitude

5,334 m.

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Trek Duration

3.5 km, 3 to 4 hours

Accomodations

Teahouse

Today is the monumental day of our Nar Phu Valley trek with Chulu Far East Peak climbing expedition. We will wake up around 1 AM and force down a quick breakfast.

We will then step out and start to climb the glacial wall above High Camp. We will traverse the open crevasses and tackle the inclination of 35 to 45 degrees.

We will now be near the Upper Ridge of the summit. We have the final 100 m to climb, which consists of a steep, exposed snow and ice headwall. Here, our climbing guide will attach a fixed line for us, and we will attach our jumar to the rope.

We will also put on our crampons and start to ascend the final slope to the summit. We have now reached the pointed summit of the Chulu Far East.

The unobstructed views of Annapurna, Chulu West, Manaslu, Dhaulagiri, Tilicho, Gangapurna, Pisang peaks, along with Tibetan plateaus and Thorong La Pass, are right before our eyes.

Celebrate your achievement and take as many photos as you want. We will now head down and step back down along the fixed lines to High Camp. After eating our hot meal, we will make a final 2-hour sharp descent to the Base Camp for the night.

Maximum Altitude

6,059 m.

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Trek Duration

9 km, 8 to 10 hours

Accomodations

Teahouse

It’s time for us to step back to the vibrant busy civilization of Annapurna. After packing our tents and baggage, we will head from the base camp and start to descend the rugged moraine ridges.

We will pass through Yak Kharka and keep on walking downhill. We will soon reach the trail that splits, one leading to Ngawal and another down the valley.

We will head down the valley and keep climbing down to the Marsyangdi River Valley. We will pass by the Mugje and Braga Village (3360 m), known for its 500-year-old Buddhist monastery.

Now, the trail is flat, which leads our way for 30 more minutes till we arrive at Manang.

Maximum Altitude

3,520 m.

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Trek Duration

13 km, 5 to 6 hours

Accomodations

Teahouse

We have a free day today to rest and celebrate the success of our Nar Phu Valley trek with Kang La Pass and Chulu Far East Peak climbing adventure. We will sleep in as long as we like and then enjoy our heavy breakfast.

Then, if you wish, we can hike along a flat, gentle track for around an hour to reach the stunning Gangapurna Lake. It sits at the foot of the Gangapurna Icefall, surrounded by peace and serenity.

We can also climb to Bodzo Gompa, from where we can look over the entire Manang Valley. Or, we can just sit in the baker of Manang and enjoy the local movie hall.

Maximum Altitude

3,520 m.

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Accomodations

Teahouse

It’s time for us to leave the high mountain peaks and the Annapurna region. After an early breakfast, we will load our luggage into our vehicle and leave Manang.

The road will follow the sandy dirt road of the Marsyangdi River. We will drive past Braga, Humde, and Pisang villages. We will reach Koto, where the road now becomes narrow and bumpy.

We will drive past Chame and Tomang before reaching the police checkpoint at Dharapani. We will drive along the flat basin of Tal, after which the road will continue down through Chamje, Syangje, Jagat, and Ngadi villages.

The road now turns into smooth black tarmac leading us to Besisahar of Lamjung District for the night.

Maximum Altitude

830 m.

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Trek Duration

95 km, 6 to 7 hours

Accomodations

Teahouse

Today, we have a full circle of our epic Nar Phu Valley trek with Chulu Far East Peak climbing expedition. After breakfast, we will drive through Dumre and continue our travel along the Prithvi Highway.

We will head east and drive beside the white currents of the Trishuli River. Then, our road climbs the Thankot Pass, taking us into Kathmandu. Rest, enjoy the comfort and hot shower, and in the evening, we will celebrate with a special farewell dinner with our team.

Maximum Altitude

1,350 m.

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Trek Duration

175 km, 5 to 6 hours

Accomodations

Hotel

Transportation

Bus

The challenge of our Nar Phu Valley Trek with Chulu Far East Peak Climbing 21 days expedition is far behind. Enjoy and pamper yourself with spa, massage, and take a lazy stroll in Basantapur.

You can also escape to the peace of the Garden of Dreams in Thamel or shop for handicrafts, pashmina, Himalayan tea, etc.

Maximum Altitude

1,350 m.

Meals

Breakfast

Accomodations

Hotel

Today, your majestic Nar Phu Valley trek with Chulu Far East Peak climbing expedition is officially ended. Our private vehicle will arrive at your hotel and drive you to TIA for your smooth send-off.

Meals

Breakfast