Trip Highlights
  • Fully supported community lodges with 3 meals per day prepared by local cooks
  • Spectacular views of the Annapurna Himal
  • Cultural interaction with the fun loving Magar people
  • Sightseeing in Kathmandu - Pashupatinath (a major Hindu shrine) and the giant Buddhist stupa at Boudhanath

The Nagi Narchyang Eco trek takes us through the Narchyang 1200m, Nagi at 2,320m and Tatopani at 3,210m which marks the splendid ending of the trek to Beni of Myagdi. The amazing Nagi Narchyang Eco trekking initiates from the Galeshwar of Parbat known for being a trekking trail based on the community. The journey embarks from Galeshwar at 1,170m that can be reached through a very short drive beginning from Beni and leading all the way to the headquarters of Myagdi district. We will be making our way through the beautiful Galeshwar village which is composed of great cultural and religious essence. Through the Nagi Narchyang eco trek package, you will get the opportunity to explore the Galeshwar Mahadev which is a temple known to be one of the very important attractions attached to this trek.

“Create a closer connection with Mother Nature and revive your soulful energy through Nagi Narchyang Eco Trek”

The reasons for Nagi Narchyang Eco trek being among the best trek’s out there:

With the crest of an altitude of 3,220 meter, the 17 days Nagi Narchyang Eco trek connects with Mohare Danda Trek to Nagi Narchyang Eco hike as the blend of the Khopra ridge. It takes every grueling step to get there to see the beautiful sunrise over the Annapurna range. On various Nagi Narchyang Eco trek route, you will encounter tiny villages of the Magar and the Gurung ethnicities brought to you by the guidance of Narchyang Eco route map. In this Nagi Narchyang Eco trip, you will be passing through the forests of bamboo and the rhododendrons which are likely to lead you towards the village terraces of this amazing trek. Annapurna being the eight tallest mountain on earth consists of beautiful Mohare Danda at 3,220m and Khopra crest magnificent peaks. The first night of this trek will be at the beautiful Banskharka village at 1,526m in Parbat district. Pine, Chilaune, rhododendron, make up most of the major parts of the flora in the route along with the villages, while Himali Kokale, Dundul, Syal Pothari, owls, Lam Puchhre are few of the species of bird that are gracefully making their habitats here. Similarly, Himalayan deer, Blue Sheep, leopard are among few of those mammals that are known to be spotted in the forests of the region. Nagi village at 2,300 meters in the beautifully existing Myagdi district is also well known for its orange farming which is indeed the most popular attraction on this trail. The Locals have prepared and managed the community-based home stay services as one can even refer to it as community-run lodges developed in an eco-friendly concept in almost all of the villages in this route. This beautiful village of Nagi offers superb views of Dhaulagiri I at 8,167m, Annapurna South at 7,219m, Gurja Peak at 7,193m, Nilgiri Himal at 7,061m and Baraha Himal at 5,587m among others.

The Nagi Narchyang Eco trek weather is regarded best in the spring and autumn season which begins and end as; September- November and March- May respectively but it is still possible to do throughout the year. The Nagi Narchyang Eco hike and trek can definitely prove to be an experience of a lifetime.

Nepal Nomad trekking is here to let you find your own taste of adventure and if you already do, lets you choose among the best trekking destinations out there. Contact us, if you wish to have prepared Nagi Narchyang Eco trek itinerary or wish to be assisted with any further information.

Itinerary

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The very first day of our glorious Nagi Narchyang Eco trek starts with your landing in the airport of Kathmandu from where you will be picked up and greeted by our respective representative who will drop you off to your peaceful accommodation, making you known about the time of pre-trip meeting in the afternoon. The first day will be celebrated with a Welcome Dinner.

  • Meals: Welcome dinner
  • Accommodation: Hotel
  • Place: Kathmandu
  • Altitude: 1360m

The second phase of our stay in Kathmandu brings us a great opportunity to undergo sightseeing in the heritage areas like Pashupatinath, Hanuman Dhoka, Kathmandu Durbar Square, Bouddhanath, Patan Durbar Square and others. Our guide will help you with all the dealings in the city for this day’s tour and then again, you will be expected in our office for the pre-trip briefing in the evening.

  • Meals: Breakfast
  • Accommodation: Hotel
  • Place: Kathmandu
  • Altitude: 1360m

After breakfast, we drive from Kathmandu to Beni and to Galeshwor Bazaar which is roughly about 285 kilometer west from Kathmandu and takes roughly 9 hours drive. Galeshwar is a major visiting place for many Pilgrims being a beautiful religious attraction in the region. We will stay overnight in a comfortable lodge or hotel.

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner with coffee/Tea
  • Accommodation: Lodge
  • Place: Galeshwor
  • Altitude: 1170m

Drive 3 hours early in the morning by reserved transport from Pokhara to Galeshwor after breakfast and have a lunch at River Side Hotel. 3 to 4 hours walk after a lunch. This is a beautiful Magar village in the middle of orange farm crossed by streams. Banskharka has a long history of mandarins, oranges and honey production, which you might learn about and taste in your visit. Banskharka village is situated at 1526 M above the sea level. You should eat dinner and breakfast at community dinning and sleep at villagers' house. This one is the combination of lodge and home stay. Free WiFi at Community Dinning if the power is available.

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner with coffee/Tea
  • Accommodation: Lodge
  • Place: Banskharka
  • Altitude: 1526m

Nangi village located at 2330m takes about 6 to 7 hrs, the environment at the Nangi community accommodation is clean and neat.Nangi village is the birth place of pioneer Mahabir Pun who is one of the concept creator of this model trek. This village has different Community Projects to generates income for community support and environment preservation like Fish Farming, Community based school, Shiitake mushroom farming, Handmade Lokta paper Making Project, Women's clinic and Forestry nursery.

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner with coffee/Tea
  • Accommodation: Lodge
  • Place: Nagi
  • Altitude: 2320m
It may take 8 hours walk from Nangi to Mohare Danda. Mohare Community Lodge stands above deep gorges and valleys on the verge of a steep ridge at 3360m. Here our spacious comfortable Mohare Community Lodge offers an exclusive and pristine view of a mountains range: Dhaulagiri range (Dhampus peak, Tukuche peak, Dhaulagiri-1, Dhaulagiri-2, Dhaulagiri-3, Dhaulagiri-4, Dhaulagiri-5 and Gurja peak even Phewa Lake), Annapurna range (Nilgiri south, Baraha Shikhar, Annapurna-1, Annapurna South, Himchuli, Annapurna-3, Gangapurna, Machhapuchchhre (Fishtail), Mardi Himal, Annapurna-4, Annapurna-2 and Lamjung Himal) and Manaslu range (Peak 29, Himalchuli, Gorkha himal, Bouddha Himal and Ganesh Himal). Dhaulagiri is the 7th and Annapurna is the 10th highest in the world. For the sunrise and sunset sight this is the beautiful and perfect place to be at.
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner with coffee/Tea
  • Accommodation: Lodge
  • Place: Mahare Danda
  • Altitude: 3320m
Dandakharka community lodge being the quietest place on the track is in the middle of the beautiful Rhododendron forest passed by the spring streams. This place is worth a visit as you get to trek to the local buffalo farms on the trail. Dandakharka is located at 2820 meter and the walk up to there has the diversity of forest like the Rhododendron, pindrow and pinus.
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner with coffee/Tea
  • Accommodation: Lodge
  • Place: Danda Kharka
  • Altitude: 2820m
Tikot is 6 hours walk from Dandakharka. You have to eat dinner and breakfast at Tikot Community Dining and go to villagers' home to sleep. It is situated at 2250 meter. One of the most beautiful villages in Nepal is Tikot that rests on one side of a smooth ridge in front of the Annapurna and right above the Kali Gandaki. The settlement of these villagers is Pun Magar village.
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner with coffee/Tea
  • Accommodation: Lodge
  • Place: Tikot
  • Altitude: 2252m

After 4 hours of walk out of the Tikot village, you will ascend and descend and reach at Khibang with an altitude of 2060 meters. The community tea farm and the typical Magar village is splendid.

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner with coffee/Tea
  • Accommodation: Lodge
  • Place: Khibang
  • Altitude: 2060m
It takes 3 hours walk passing the main touristy trail to Ghorepani. Swanta village is at 2270 M above the sea level. Standing at the bottom of the Annapurna South, along a green valley is the Swanta. Swanta is the perfect place to rest before trekking up to Khopra. Also, the community lodge offers some of the best food you might find in your visit to Nepal. You have hot shower facility in Swanta village.
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner with coffee/Tea
  • Accommodation: Lodge
  • Place: Swanta
  • Altitude: 2270m
You get there after 4 hours walk steep up the hill. There is Dhankharka Community Lodge. We should stop one night there because we should acclimatize ourselves. It is situated at 3026 meter above the sea level. If you want to take a hot shower, the lodges provide a hot bucket shower.
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner with coffee/Tea
  • Accommodation: Lodge
  • Place: Dhankharka
  • Altitude: 3026m

Unquestionably, the experience is out of the world in the Himalayas where you can get impressive views. Khopra is an isolated spot that literally stands on one side of Annapurna South at 3660m, above tree-line, higher than clouds and the planes that pass by between Pokhara and Jomsom. You can see the deepest gorge in the world. Stay at community lodge.

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner with coffee/Tea
  • Accommodation: Lodge
  • Place: Khopra Danda
  • Altitude: 3660m

An overwhelming lively Magar village, houses and the community cheese factory. Visit the factory, learn about the process and enjoy a cheese tasting evening with local honey after a long trek. Halt at home stay. Approximately altitude is 2000 meter.

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner with coffee/Tea
  • Accommodation: Lodge
  • Place: Paduwar village
  • Altitude: 2000 m

An astonishing village is situated by Kali Gandaki. In Narchyang you can find one of the most famous local Raksi breweries (a local alcohol drink made from millet). In addition, you can soak your tired body in the natural hot spring at Tatopani which has been used for hundreds of years for its medical value; it might be enjoyed all year round.

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner with coffee/Tea
  • Accommodation: Lodge
  • Place: Narchyang

Today very early in the morning, we hike together to Poon Hill (3,232m.) to enjoy the sunrise view over Mt. Dhaulagiri (8,167m.), Tukuche Peak (6,920m.), Nilgiri (6,940m.), Varaha Shikhar (7,847m.), Mt. Annapurna I (8,091m.), Annapurna South (7,219m.), Annapurna III (7,855m.), Machhapuchhare (6,993m.), Annapurna IV (7,525m.), Annapurna II (7,937m.), Lamjung Himal (6,931m.) and other numerous snow-capped mountains in the morning then reach at the Nayapool and then to Pokhara for an overnight stay.

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner with coffee/Tea
  • Accommodation: Lodge
  • Place: Nayapool
  • Altitude: 3,220m

Today is the final day so you can relax until your departure or you can also initiate any supplementary trips or activities that you may have booked. In case of departure, you will be transferred to the international airport for fight back home.

  • Meals: Breakfast
  • Accommodation: Hotel
  • Place: Kathmandu
  • Altitude: 1360m

What's Included

  • 3 night's accommodations in Kathmandu on BB plan.
  • Everything on meals as specified for trek (breakfast, lunch, dinner).
  • All internal local transport as per the itinerary.
  • Internal l flights from Kathmandu-Lukla-Kathmandu for client and Trek Leader.
  • National Park entrance fees, trekking permits accommodation in twin sharing local basis lodges or best available places for accommodations, trek leader and porters-salary, insurance, food, accommodations and other allowances included in trekking arrangements.
  • Basic first aid, Trek bag kit carried by your leader.
  • None of the single supplement is required in Kathmandu or in the mountain.
  • Arrival Airport Pick and departure Drop.
  • Food (Kathmandu) - lunch and dinner, International flights from your home to home.
  • Airport Taxes, car, taxi or van, Visa fees.
  • Medical examination (if required) and vaccination costs.
  • Own Expenditure(Personal) , .all bar bills, laundry, telephone calls, hot shower in the mountain, mineral water, sweet deserts, we recommend bringing .water purifier and neutralizer tabulates to reduce your cost of traveling and to become responsible traveler.
  • Drinks or meals except 3 meals or not specified in the itinerary, Personal clothing and equipment, Travel insurance, Optional trips. Tipping in general for trek crew (driver, Trek leader and porter-tipping is not mandatory but expected).
  • Charges sustained as a result of delays beyond Nepal Nomad's control. Anything not specified in the Cost Includes section.

USEFUL INFORMATION

Experience Required:

Only required aspect is body and health otherwise any beginner can undertake this trek.

Pre-Trip Meeting:

It is a mandatory form of meeting before going off for the venture to make sure all srts of deals, preparation, introductions and clearance of doubts.

Equipment Check List:

No more than 20 kg should be the weight of the equipment. You should consider and check the following:

Head:-

For the head protection: Sun hat or scarf - Light balaclava or warm fleece hat - Sunglasses with UV protection.

Lower Body: -

Under Garments - Hiking shorts - Lightweight cotton long pants - Light weight hiking thermal bottoms - Fleece or wool pants – Waterproof trekking trousers -

Feet: - lightweight thin inner socks - Thick, warm wool hiking socks - Hiking boots with spare laces - Camp shoes – Gaiters (optional)

Upper Body:-

As for the upper body’s shirts – Hiking and light weight thermal tops - Fleece jacket or pullover - Fleece Wind-Stopper jacket (optional) - Waterproof shell jacket - Down vest and/or jacket - Base layer shirts - Warm jacket (down)*

Hands: - gloves that are Lightweight - Heavyweight gloves or mittens with a waterproof shell outer.

Accessories:-

Sleeping bag (comfort rated –10ºC)*- Sleeping bag liner - Head torch with spare bulbs and batteries - Small pad or combination.

Trekking Bags: - Large bag for keeping items dry inside trek bag, Daypack 250 to 30litres. - Thermarest sleeping pad - Water bottles - Water purification tablets.

Basic First Aid Kit: - Antiseptic cream, throat lozenges, diarrhoea treatment (Imodium), altitude (Diamox), painkillers, plasters and blister treatment, insect repellent, and re-hydration salts (Dioralite). Glucose tablets and multi-vitamin tablets are also a good idea.

Toiletries:- 1 medium sized quick drying towel - Tooth brush/paste - Multipurpose soap - Deodorants - Nail clippers - Face and body moisturizer - Feminine products - Small mirror - Wet wipes - toilet roll/Tissue Extras - Antibacterial hand wash

Luxuries - Binoculars - Reading book - Trip Map/Guide book - Trekking poles – Camera - Repair kit: needle, thread, duct tape.

A typical day:

We try to wake up as early as possible to get the most out of the morning scenarios as well as the day. Our breakfast will be prepared by the lodges as per our demand and then we will again head off to undertake the trials leading to a whole new destination but before reaching there, we energize ourselves with some hot and tasty lunch. With a maximum of 8 hours walk which can be way less depending upon the day, we reach towards the day’s end in our final destination.

Accommodation:

You will be staying at Community run lodges or Home stays where you will have to share various facilities including the shower and bathroom.

Insurance:

Nepal Nomad's booking terms & conditions of joining Nagi Narchyang Eco Trekking includes that you must be fully insured with medical, emergency rescue evacuations including trip cancellation insurance which should cover over 3000m to 6000m.

Altitude Sickness:

Though the trek doesn’t lead to an extreme height, however the altitude sickness remains a risk. So, for that we will carry out some exercises and take some necessary medicine with us.

Meals:

Like on any other treks, in Nagi Narchyang Eco Trekking too, you will be offered with three meals on a day to day basis along with the choice of local food.