The Nar-Phu Valley trekking route is a side excursion to the Annapurna Circuit newly opened. There are two isolated valleys of Nar and Phoo in the North of Koto Village in the way to Manang, which were restricted to the foreigners until some years ago and now and have been recently opened by Government of Nepal.

The recent changes happen as the Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP) now confines the Valleys of Nar & Phoo. Government of Nepal has special regulations and special permit has to be obtained to trek here and you'll find yourself rewarded while visiting this place when you see much of things are unspoiled and far from the frequently visited places, and it will be a life time visit of yours.

Door to Nar & Phu,/Narphu valley trekking, has been unbolted to visitors only since 2003. The Nar-Phoo Valley lies north of Koto village on the Annapurna Circuit route, and is perhaps the most sought-after destination in Nepal due to its remoteness and untouched rugged beauty. This trek is blessing for those who are adventurous and want to explore hidden valley and trek off the beaten path crossing through challenging high passes like Mesokanto-La (5099m), Kangla pass (5200m) & Tilicho Pass (5230m) and passing by the beautiful Tilicho Lake. Hidden by mountain chains ahead of us, from Kangla pass at 5200m the magnificent panorama view of Annapurna massif appears remote. Our destination is the Nar & Phu valley, above the tree line on the upper limits of society in the very north of Manang district. It takes five hours reaching the pass that links Nar with Manang and three other Bhotia villages in the Nyershang down valley. Nowadays, there are 63 household in Nar and 39 in Phoo who depend on livestock, unlike most Bhotia people, whose trading patterns has changed. Only few have explored this virtually untouched village of Nar and Phu.

Nar & Phu Valley was explored by HW Tilman about a half century ago. Since its door was closed to foreigners until few years ago, only a few westerner trekkers have explored this wonderland. It has unique natural, cultural and geographical wonders making it the most sought after destination in Nepal. Nar & Phoo region was the place that Khampa refugee (from Tibet) once captured and lived illegally in surrounding villages. Till date very few westerners have explored the virtually untouched village of Nar and Phoo.

The trek start from Koto [Near Chame] and ends in Ngawal after crossing Kangla pass (5200m). The valley is a natural and marvelous piece of land enriched by the natural wonders like the breath catching views of Himalayas, lake and pine forest, river fountains. If you visit Nar and Phu valley in July and August, you will be lost among blooming colorful wild flowers. This is also excellent habit of blue Sheep, Chyakhura, Himalaya snow cock, different spices of bird’s and elusive snow leopard. A hot spring near the Hulaki Odar (postman cave) on the bank of the Nar River offers a relaxing natural bath! This bath is believed to be a natural therapy and supposed to heal skin aliments. Other attraction of this trek are Deep gorge of Lepche River locally know as Mahendra pool and Dona water fall (Near Dharmasala).

   Nar Phu Valley and Annapurna Circuit Trekking – 24 days

   Highlights of the trip

• Visit temple, Art/architecture/Pagodas and heritage sites in Kathmandu

• Scenic drive to Bhulbule through deep river valleys

• Various ethnic backgrounds, BrahminChettri, Gurung, Manangi, Thakali & Tibetan

• Ancient Buddhist monasteries and isolated villages of Nar and Phoo

• The last surviving Shangri-Las

• Ruined Khampa settlements

• Beautiful natural scenery

• Nar and Phu valleys are left untouched by modernization

• Explore the valley to the north

• Visit Phu village situated on the edge and travel south to Nar village

• Cross Kangla Pass, east of Chulu east and join main Annapurna trail

• One of the world's highest Thorong-La

• Muktinath temple, one of Hindu's most revered sites

• Walk through the world's deepest gorge flanked by Annapurna I and Dhaulagiri

• Lake valley of Pokhara.