Nar Phu Trekking

Nar Phu Valley is an untouched and inaccessible part of Nepal’s Annapurna, bordering on Tibet. It had no visits by trekkers until 2002, but it presents a virgin Himalaya scene, ultra-rich Tibetan heritage, and medieval villages suspended in animation. Nar Phu Valley was named after the two largest villages, Nar and Phu, which have a strong Buddhist history in the shape of stunning old monasteries, prayer walls, and chortens amidst a spectacular high alpine landscape. The trek to Nar Phu Valley is an off-the-beaten-path trek far from the more touristy trails. It zigzags and turns up through steep canyons, mountain forest, and high passes like the strenuous Kang La Pass (5,320 m).