Nar Phu Valley Trek Itinerary & Kang La Pass (5,240 m): Day by Day from Koto to Ngawal

This Nar Phu Valley Trek itinerary follows Places Nepal's standalone 11-day package, Kathmandu to Kathmandu. A long road day takes you to Dharapani, and a day's walk up the Marsyangdi brings you to Koto, where the permit is checked and the restricted-area route begins. From there the trail runs through Meta, Phu, Nar Phedi and Nar Village, with a rest day in both Phu and Nar, then crosses the 5,240 m Kang La Pass and drops to Ngawal. The standalone trek leaves by road through Besisahar. It does not continue to Manang, Thorong La or Muktinath; that is the separate 17-day Annapurna Circuit combination. Below we take the route one day at a time.

Nar Phu Valley Trek Itinerary Overview

The standalone Nar Phu Valley Trek takes 11 days. Day 1 is a bus and jeep day, Day 2 is the walk to Koto, and Days 3 to 9 are inside the restricted area, from the Koto checkpoint to Ngawal. Days 10 and 11 take you out by jeep and bus. Two days are built-in rest days: Day 5 in Phu and Day 8 in Nar Village.

The package has no Kathmandu hotel nights, so the day count starts on the morning you leave the city. Arrival, the permit and the briefing are covered in "Before Day 1" below. The itinerary can change with weather and trail conditions, and on the pass day your guide's decision is final.

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Nar Phu Valley Trek Itinerary: Day-by-Day Explanation

Walking times below are our estimates. We have not published trail distances for this route, so each stage is described by time, altitude change and terrain instead.

Before Day 1 — Kathmandu: Permit, Briefing and Kit Check

Nar Phu is a restricted area, and the permit is processed in Kathmandu against your original passport on a working day. Our trip page asks you to arrive at least one full working day before Day 1, so confirm timing with us when you book; the cost and permits guide explains what the permit costs and who issues it. We hold a pre-trek briefing in Thamel the evening before departure, which is the moment to go through your kit against the packing list and to tell your guide about any previous altitude experience or health concerns. Airport pickup and drop-off are free. Kathmandu hotel nights are your own arrangement, and we can book them for you.

If you plan to rent a down jacket or a four-season sleeping bag instead of bringing one, ask at least a month ahead.

Day 1 — Kathmandu to Dharapani (1,960 m)

Overnight: Dharapani, 1,960 m · Travel: about 8–10 hours by local bus and shared jeep (estimate) · Walking: none

We leave early. A local bus covers the highway to Besisahar (760 m), the roadhead of the Marsyangdi valley, and a shared jeep takes over for the rough road up the gorge to Dharapani. Lunch is at a roadside restaurant. Nothing is walked today; the point is to put you at the trailhead the same evening so the remaining days go to the trek. Dharapani is the last village with comparatively developed facilities before the restricted zone.

Lunch and dinner are included today; breakfast on Day 1 is not. Keep your passport, permit copies and a warm layer in your daypack, and take motion-sickness tablets if you are prone to car sickness. Private transport is available as an add-on if you prefer not to use the bus and shared jeep.

Photo: Dharapani Village

Day 2 — Dharapani to Koto (2,610 m)

Overnight: Koto, 2,610 m · Walking: about 5–6 hours (estimate) · Sleeping altitude: +650 m

The walking starts here, on the same Marsyangdi trail the Annapurna Circuit uses. It climbs through pine and fir forest, past Tibetan-style stone houses and prayer flags, with Annapurna II (7,937 m) showing on clear days. You pass Chame, the Manang district centre, and continue to Koto, the last village before the Nar Phu valley and the site of the restricted-area checkpoint. Koto has twin-sharing rooms and a dining room, and hot showers are sometimes available for a small fee.

This is a moderate day and a useful test of pace before the altitude starts to matter. There are no ATMs on the Nar Phu side and shops disappear after Koto, so top up cash and snacks in Chame or Koto.

Day 3 — Koto to Meta (3,560 m)

Overnight: Meta, 3,560 m · Walking: about 6–7 hours (estimate) · Sleeping altitude: +950 m

After the permit check at Koto, the trail leaves the Marsyangdi and enters the Nar Phu valley proper, following the Nar Khola through a narrow gorge on trail cut into the cliffs. This is where the route changes character: no road traffic, smaller settlements and a growing sense of remoteness. Annapurna II gets clearer and Lamjung Himal (6,983 m) comes into view. Parts of the path are narrow and run above steep drops, so we walk it slowly. From the Koto checkpoint until the Kang La crossing on Day 9 you are inside the restricted area, and your guide handles the checkpoint paperwork.

Meta is a small settlement and your first night above 3,500 m. The 950 m gain is the biggest single-day jump in sleeping altitude on the way in, so pace and water matter more than speed. Tell your guide about any headache or nausea tonight. From late November through early spring, shaded gorge sections can hold ice, and microspikes are worth carrying.

Day 4 — Meta to Phu Village (4,080 m)

Overnight: Phu Village, 4,080 m (13,386 ft) · Walking: about 6–7 hours (estimate) · Sleeping altitude: +520 m

Above Meta the valley opens into wide high pasture and the trail follows the Phu Khola north. Between Meta and Kyang, a seasonal settlement, you pass Gyalbu Kyang Gompa, a remote monastery that served Tibetan traders on the old route through this valley. Annapurna II and Lamjung Himal stay in view from changing angles, and Himlung Himal (7,126 m) shows in the distance ahead.

Phu is a stone-built, Tibetan-influenced village with a long history of yak herding and trade, and it is the northernmost settlement on the trek. Facilities are basic: shared bathrooms, blankets provided, and limited electricity and Wi-Fi. This is the first night above 4,000 m, and it is the first of two nights here.Photo: Plains of Nar Phu Valley

Day 5 — Rest and Acclimatisation in Phu

Overnight: Phu Village, 4,080 m · Optional hike: about 3–5 hours (estimate)

A rest day here is not a sitting day. The plan is to hike up the valley toward Himlung Himal Base Camp for as far as the group feels comfortable, then sleep back at 4,080 m, which is the "climb high, sleep low" principle. Your guide sets the turnaround point from how the group is doing, and turning back early is a normal decision; there is no summit to reach. The hike is optional, and the rest day itself is the fixed part of the itinerary.

The afternoon is for the village. Tashi Lhakhang Gompa is Phu's main monastery, blessed according to local tradition by Guru Rinpoche, and the stone houses and mani walls reward a slow walk with your guide. Ask before photographing people or interiors. Report any headache, nausea or poor sleep to your guide tonight: a second night at 4,080 m is the point of the day, and symptoms that worsen are a reason to descend, not to push on.

Day 6 — Phu to Nar Phedi (3,490 m)

Overnight: Nar Phedi, 3,490 m · Walking: about 5–6 hours (estimate) · Sleeping altitude: −590 m

We walk back down the Phu valley, with the views reversed: Annapurna II and Lamjung Himal ahead again as you descend. A junction near the lower end of the valley sends you up the neighbouring valley toward Nar. Nar Phedi, meaning "foot of Nar", is a small overnight stop at the base of the climb. Facilities are minimal, and that is acceptable because the point of this night is the lower altitude: it gives your body a recovery night before two nights at 4,110 m.

The descent is long but gentle, easier on the lungs and harder on the knees. Trekking poles help on the stony sections.

Day 7 — Nar Phedi to Nar Village (4,110 m)

Overnight: Nar Village, 4,110 m (13,484 ft) · Walking: about 3–4 hours (estimate) · Sleeping altitude: +620 m

A short, steady climb on a well-defined path: switchbacks first, then open slopes. Nar appears as the gradient eases, a stone village on a plateau surrounded by barley fields and ringed by peaks. The day is short on purpose, so you arrive fresh and have a long afternoon to settle in. Samdu Choling Gompa is the village's spiritual centre, of the Nyingma tradition. If monks are practising, sit quietly at the back, and ask your guide before entering or photographing.

The climb is +620 m from last night, but Nar Village is only 30 m higher than your Phu nights, so your body has already slept at this altitude. Hydrate, go slowly and eat well.

Photo: Trekkers at Nar Phu Valley

Day 8 — Rest Day in Nar Village

Overnight: Nar Village, 4,110 m · Optional walking: about 2–4 hours (estimate)

This day exists to prepare you for Kang La, so we keep it unhurried. Walk through Nar's terraced fields and stone lanes, spend time at the gompa, and take a short climb above the village only if the group feels strong. The rest matters more than the walk, and this is not the day for a long or strenuous excursion. Nar sees far fewer visitors than the Annapurna Circuit, so the village is also a good place to slow down.

In the afternoon your guide reviews tomorrow's plan and the weather with you, and we check your pass-day kit: headlamp, down jacket, gloves, snacks and full water bottles. The next start is in the dark. Early starts and fresh snow can change the plan, and the guide's decision on the pass is final.

Day 9 — Cross Kang La Pass (5,240 m) and Descend to Ngawal (3,660 m)

Overnight: Ngawal, 3,660 m · Climb: about +1,130 m · Descent: about −1,580 m · Duration: the longest day of the trek

This is the day the route is built around. We leave Nar before dawn with headlamps and climb steadily to Kang La (5,240 m / 17,192 ft), the highest point of the trek and the crossing from the Nar Phu valley into the Manang valley. The climb is not technical, but the cold, thin air and loose ground reward slow, even walking. Your guide sets the pace and checks the group along the way. Dress for −10°C or colder before sunrise and carry your down jacket in your daypack for the pass.

At the pass, prayer flags mark the crossing and the Annapurna range opens ahead: Annapurna II (7,937 m), Gangapurna (7,455 m) and Tilicho Peak (7,134 m) stand across the Manang valley. Take photographs, have a hot drink if the weather allows, and do not stay long. The pass is exposed, and the day is far from finished.

The descent is long and steep. The trail drops in stages over scree and stone steps for about 1,580 m to Ngawal, a Gurung and Tibetan-influenced village where the route meets the classic Annapurna Circuit on its upper Marsyangdi side. Most pass injuries happen on the way down, not up, so use trekking poles and take the loose sections carefully. In late autumn and early spring, carry microspikes in case snow lies on the north side.

We do not publish a fixed duration for the crossing, because it depends on conditions, fitness and the group's pace. As a planning guide, our combined itinerary page describes pass days such as Kang La as 8–10 hours of trekking at high elevation, and your guide reviews the plan and the weather with you on Day 8.

What makes the Kang La Pass crossing challenging?

• Altitude. At 5,240 m you are more than 1,100 m above where you slept. Two nights at Nar help, but they do not make the air less thin.
• A long day. It is the longest day of the trek, starting in the dark and finishing at a different village from where it began.
• Steep ascent and descent. About 1,130 m up and about 1,580 m down. The descent is long enough to tire the knees badly.
• Possible snow and ice. Fresh snow can delay the crossing by a day even in autumn, and the north side can hold snow in late autumn and early spring. This depends on the year and the week; it is a possibility, not a promise either way.
• Weather exposure. Wind, cold and changing cloud are common at a pass. We advise dressing for −10°C or colder before sunrise.
• Acclimatisation has limits. The rest days reduce the risk of altitude illness; they do not remove it, and some people react badly regardless of fitness.

This is not an easy pass and it is not suited to everyone. If you are unsure, read the difficulty section below and talk to us before you book.

Photo: Trekkers Crossing the Kang La

Day 10 — Ngawal to Besisahar (760 m)

Overnight: Besisahar, 760 m · Altitude change: about −2,900 m · Mode: on foot, then shared jeep

The last stretch on foot is gentle compared with yesterday. The trail descends from Ngawal toward Pisang with the final big mountain panorama of the trek: Annapurna II, Gangapurna and Tilicho Peak from lower angles. From there a shared jeep takes over for the long road down the Marsyangdi, the valley you walked up on Days 1 and 2, now in reverse and in a single day. The mountains recede, the air thickens, and by evening you are in Besisahar.

This is not another Annapurna Circuit trekking day. The standalone itinerary leaves the trail here and does not continue to Manang. Your guide confirms the split between walking and driving on the day. You sleep in a simple hotel in Besisahar, the roadhead town, with a proper shower and a real mattress.

Day 11 — Besisahar to Kathmandu

Arrival: Kathmandu, 1,350 m · Driving: about 6–7 hours (estimate) · Mode: local bus

A local bus takes you back along the highway, with lunch at a roadside restaurant. We aim to reach Kathmandu by late afternoon, and your guide sees you off at the bus park or arranges a transfer. The package ends on arrival, so your Kathmandu hotel is your own choice; we can book it, and a farewell dinner can be added if you would like one. If you would rather skip the bus, a private vehicle from Besisahar is available as an add-on and shortens the day noticeably.

Book your international departure for Day 12 or later. Airport drop-off is free.

Understanding the Nar Phu Valley Route from Koto to Ngawal

Read as a whole, the route is less a straight climb than a sequence of steps up and down. You leave the Marsyangdi at Koto, go up one side valley to Phu, walk back down to the junction, go up the neighbouring valley to Nar, cross a pass and drop into the Manang valley. Days 4 and 6 cover the same Phu valley, once up and once down, which is why the views reverse on Day 6.

• Koto (2,610 m): the entry point. It is the last village on the Marsyangdi before the Nar Phu valley, and the place where the restricted-area permit is checked.
• Meta (3,560 m): the first major overnight inside the restricted area and the first night above 3,500 m.
• Phu (4,080 m): the northernmost settlement on the trek and the first acclimatisation stop, with two nights.
• Nar Phedi (3,490 m): a lower night at the base of the climb to Nar, placed between two high nights on purpose.
• Nar Village (4,110 m): the last village before the pass and the highest sleep of the trek, again with two nights.
• Kang La (5,240 m): the crossing from the Nar Phu valley into the Manang valley.
• Ngawal (3,660 m): the first night back on the Annapurna Circuit side.

The landscape changes in steps along with the altitude. The first two days follow the Marsyangdi through forest, with Tibetan-style stone houses appearing by Day 2. After Koto the trail enters a narrow gorge, and above Meta the valley opens into high pasture. Phu and Nar are stone villages at around 4,000 m, with barley fields and a yak-herding way of life. The pass itself is open rock and loose ground, with snow depending on the season. On the Manang side the alpine landscape gives way to juniper shrubs and greener slopes toward Ngawal.

Sleeping altitude runs 1,960 m, 2,610 m, 3,560 m, 4,080 m, 3,490 m, 4,110 m and 3,660 m across Dharapani, Koto, Meta, Phu, Nar Phedi, Nar and Ngawal. The dip at Nar Phedi and the two rest days are what make that sequence workable.

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Why Are Acclimatisation Days Included in the Nar Phu Itinerary?

Above about 3,000 m the body needs time to adjust, and the number that matters most is how fast your sleeping altitude rises, not how high you walk in the day. Wilderness medicine guidance, summarised by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, suggests raising sleeping altitude by no more than about 500 m a night once you are above 3,000 m, and adding a rest night for roughly each 1,000 m of sleeping gain. Between Koto (2,610 m) and Phu (4,080 m) this route gains 1,470 m of sleeping altitude in two nights, and a rest day follows.

Six of the ten nights are at or above 3,500 m, and four are at or above 4,000 m.

Measured against the 500 m guideline, the itinerary is honest about where it is tight. Day 3 gains 950 m, of which 560 m is above 3,000 m. Day 4 gains 520 m. Day 7 gains 620 m on the night before, although Nar is only 30 m above the altitude you have already slept at in Phu. Those are the days when drinking steadily and reporting symptoms honestly matter most. What offsets them is the structure: a rest day at Phu, a lower night at Nar Phedi on Day 6 so your body recovers before the next high night, and a second rest day at Nar before the pass.

An acclimatisation day is not necessarily a day of lying still. On Day 5 the group walks up the valley and returns to sleep at 4,080 m, and on Day 8 there is time for a short walk above Nar if people feel strong. The aim is gentle exposure and good sleep, not training. Day 9 then takes you more than 1,100 m above where you slept in one push, so we want you rested and adjusted at 4,110 m before it.

Safety note. Rest days reduce the risk of altitude illness; they do not remove it, and fitness does not guarantee that you will adapt well. Acute mountain sickness is a headache plus at least one of loss of appetite, dizziness, fatigue, nausea or vomiting. Tell your guide the same day if you feel any of these. Do not go higher to sleep with symptoms, and if they worsen despite rest, the answer is to descend. Your guide carries a first-aid kit and a pulse oximeter. Our altitude sickness guide covers prevention and symptoms in more detail. This is general information, not medical advice; if you have a heart, lung or other health condition, speak to your doctor before booking.

How Difficult Is the Kang La Pass Crossing?

There are two different questions here. The first is how hard the whole trek is. We rate the Nar Phu Valley Trek as challenging, 4 out of 5 on our own trekking scale. The trail is non-technical, but it is remote, six of the ten nights are at or above 3,500 m, and it ends with a pre-dawn pass crossing. The second question is how hard the pass day is, and the answer is that it is the hardest day of the trek.

• Altitude. The pass is at 5,240 m, more than 1,100 m above the Nar Village teahouse where you sleep before it.
• Climb and descent. About +1,130 m from Nar to the pass and about −1,580 m from the pass to Ngawal. These are calculated from the published altitudes of Nar (4,110 m), the pass (5,240 m) and Ngawal (3,660 m).
• Duration. Not fixed. It depends on conditions, fitness and group pace. As a planning guide, our combined itinerary page describes pass days like this as 8–10 hours at high elevation.
• Terrain. There are no ropes and no glacier travel. The ground is rocky and loose, and the descent is steep, with scree and stone steps. Trekking poles and secure footing matter more than technique.
• Weather. We advise dressing for −10°C or colder before sunrise. Wind and fresh snow can delay the crossing by a day even in autumn.
• Experience and fitness. We strongly recommend good fitness and, ideally, previous multi-day trekking at altitude. We suggest starting training about 10 weeks before departure, with 8 weeks as the minimum if you already exercise regularly. If you have not been above 3,000 m, spend a weekend hiking at that height beforehand, or tell us at booking.
• Remoteness. There is no road above Koto, no ATMs and no hospital in the valley. A helicopter is the realistic evacuation route, which is why travel insurance with evacuation cover to 5,500 m is required.

Your licensed guide watches the group, the weather and the conditions on the pass. No operator can guarantee a crossing, and on the day the guide's decision is final. If you have a serious heart, lung or other health condition, or limited experience at altitude, think twice before choosing this trek.

What Is the Best Time for the Nar Phu Valley Trek?

The itinerary depends on conditions at Kang La, and the lower gorge trail below Meta matters too. These are the seasonal patterns we publish on the trip page. Conditions vary from year to year, and no month guarantees a snow-free or passable Kang La.

Even in autumn, fresh snow can delay the crossing by a day. Dress for a big range: Dharapani on Day 1 and Nar on a cold October night are the same trek, and the pass morning is colder than any village night. For a wider view of the seasons, read our guide to the best time for trekking in Nepal. The first two days follow the Annapurna Circuit's approach, so our Annapurna Circuit weather guide is also a useful reference for the Marsyangdi side.

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What Happens After Reaching Ngawal?

On the standalone itinerary, Ngawal is where the trek ends. On Day 10 you walk down from Ngawal toward Pisang, then a shared jeep takes you down the Marsyangdi to Besisahar. On Day 11 a local bus returns you to Kathmandu. The standalone trek does not continue to Manang, Yak Kharka, Thorong Phedi, Thorong La or Muktinath.

If you want to keep going, we offer a longer Nar Phu Valley Trek with Annapurna Circuit. It follows the same route to Ngawal, then continues to Manang, Yak Kharka and Thorong Phedi, crosses Thorong La (5,416 m) to Muktinath, and ends via Kagbeni and Jomsom, with a drive to Pokhara and on to Kathmandu. It is a separate 17-day itinerary, so it is best decided before you book. For more on that part of the route, see our Annapurna Circuit itinerary and our guide to the Thorong La Pass.

Nar Phu Valley Trek Itinerary: Standalone vs Annapurna Circuit Combination

The standalone trek suits trekkers whose goal is Nar Phu itself and the Kang La crossing, and who have under two weeks. It also suits people who have already walked the Annapurna Circuit and do not want to repeat it. The combination suits trekkers who want to include Thorong La and Muktinath in one trip. It adds a second high pass, so it is the larger commitment. Check each trip page for current rates and inclusions, as the two packages are built differently.

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Nar Phu Valley Trek Itinerary: Frequently Asked Questions

How many days does the Nar Phu Valley Trek take?

Our standalone package takes 11 days, Kathmandu to Kathmandu: a bus and jeep day to Dharapani, a walk to Koto, seven days inside the restricted area from Koto to Ngawal (Days 3 to 9), then a jeep ride to Besisahar and a bus to Kathmandu. The combined Annapurna Circuit version takes 17 days.

Where does the Nar Phu Valley Trek start?

The journey starts in Kathmandu on Day 1 with a local bus to Besisahar and a shared jeep to Dharapani (1,960 m). Walking begins from Dharapani on Day 2, and the restricted-area route begins at the Koto checkpoint on Day 3.

What is the highest point of the Nar Phu Valley Trek?

The highest point is the Kang La Pass at 5,240 m on Day 9. The highest overnight stop is Nar Village at 4,110 m, where you stay two nights.

How high is Kang La Pass?

We use 5,240 m for this itinerary. Other published sources give figures up to about 5,322 m, so treat any single number as approximate.

Is Kang La Pass difficult?

Yes. It is not technical, but it is the longest and hardest day of the trek: a pre-dawn start, about 1,130 m of climbing, then a steep descent of about 1,580 m to Ngawal, in cold, thin air. Good fitness and previous trekking at altitude are strongly recommended.

How many acclimatisation days are included?

Two: one in Phu (Day 5) and one in Nar Village (Day 8). Day 6 also sleeps lower, at Nar Phedi (3,490 m). These reduce the risk of altitude illness but do not remove it.

Do you need previous trekking experience for the Nar Phu Valley?

We strongly recommend good fitness and, ideally, previous multi-day trekking at altitude. Nothing on the route is technical, but the days are long, the nights are cold and there is no road above Koto.

Is the Nar Phu Valley Trek suitable for beginners?

We do not suggest it as a first Himalayan trek. Our own guidance points first-time Himalayan trekkers to Langtang Valley, Everest Base Camp or the Annapurna Circuit instead. If you are fit, have trained and have some altitude experience, talk to us about whether it fits.

What happens after reaching Ngawal?

On the standalone itinerary you walk toward Pisang on Day 10, then take a shared jeep to Besisahar, and a bus to Kathmandu on Day 11. The longer 17-day itinerary continues to Manang instead.

Does the Nar Phu Valley Trek include the Annapurna Circuit?

No. The standalone route meets the Annapurna Circuit trail at Ngawal and then leaves by road. Our 17-day Nar Phu Valley Trek with Annapurna Circuit continues to Manang, Thorong La and Muktinath.

Do you need a restricted-area permit for Nar Phu?

Yes. Nar Phu is a restricted area. The official Nepal Tourism Board fee is US$100 per person for the first 7 days from September to November and US$75 from December to August, plus US$15 for each extra day. The restricted section of this itinerary, from Koto on Day 3 to Ngawal on Day 9, is seven days. You also need an ACAP entry permit (NPR 3,000, or NPR 1,000 for SAARC nationals). Our package includes the Nar Phu permit and ACAP, with TIMS where applicable. See our cost and permits guide and our overview of Nepal trekking permits. Fees checked November 2026.

Can you trek Nar Phu Valley independently?

No. Restricted-area trekking in Nepal requires a licensed guide arranged through a registered trekking agency. Since 22 March 2026 the old two-trekker minimum no longer applies, so a single trekker can go with a guide, and one guide can take up to seven trekkers. Rules change, so we confirm the current position when you book.

Plan Your Nar Phu Trek With Our Team

If you are comparing itineraries or want to check dates and conditions for the Kang La crossing, contact our local trek team. We offer a standalone Nar Phu Valley Trek of 11 days and a longer Nar Phu Valley Trek with Annapurna Circuit of 17 days. Tell us your dates and trekking experience through our trip planner, and we will tell you which one fits.