The Nar Phu Valley Trek With Emerald Tilicho Lake
Raw adventure into some of the most rugged & remote territory on earth…with rewards of some of the most stunning sights of nature in its ever so natural form…mesmerizing beauty to the core!!!…
Explore the hidden valley of Nar Phu and trek along the "off the beaten path" crossing through the challenging high passes of Kang La (5280m) and Thorung La (5416 m) – 25 days
A fantastic journey into wild and unexplored land located north of Annapurna: ‘The Mystical Nar Phu Valley’. This trek is perfect for travelers who want to discover the Annapurna circuit as well as explore a virgin valley, virtually!! A rough, tough and wild trek, this trek takes you to the exotic Nar Phu valley that lies in the remote corner of the Annapurna region. Opened to visitors only in the year 2003, the Nar Phu valley remains untouched by modernity. The inhabitants, who roughly comprises of about 350 Nepalese Tibetans, have retained their age-old practices that go back to the times of Genghis Khan. Most of them are engaged in yak herding and farming.
Unlike other regions of Nepal, trekking in the region of Nar and Phu you will observe that the landscape is similar to that of Tibet. You will enjoy the delightful sights of quaint Tibetan villages, astounding rock formations, high altitude grazing settlements, narrow canyons, deep forests and towering snow clad peaks during your trek to the Nar and Phu valley.
The trail follows a rugged path as you explore the quaint Tibetan villages of Nar and Phu, cross the Kang La Pass, take the less traveled route to Tilicho Lake and the Meso Kanta Pass (5089m) which links the Manang and Kali Ghandaki valley. This traversing of the pass provides you a more challenging and interesting & challenging alternative to the popular Thorung La pass on the Annapurna Circuit.
This trek also offers super views of the Annapurna massif, Lamjung Himal, Machhapuchhre Himal, Manaslu Himal, Dhaulagiri range and Tilicho peak. As this trekking route is frequented by very few trekkers due to its tough, but great trails & its low scale promotion; you can wonderfully look ahead for a 'just the mountains, nature & us' experience.
Outline Itinerary
Day 01 - Arrive in Kathmandu
Day 02 - Sightseeing in Katmandu
Day 03 - Drive to Besi Sahar [820m]
Day 04 - Trek to Khudi [790m]
Day 05 - Trek to Bahundanda [1310m]
Day 06 - Trek to Jagat [1290m]
Day 07 - Trek to Dharapani [1920m]
Day 08 - Trek to Narphu valley first camp [2740m]
Day 09 - Trek to Sinhenge Dharamsala [3230m]
Day 10 - Trek to Upper Chaku Village [3720m]
Day 11 - Trek to Phu Village [3980m]
Day 12 - Rest day in Phu Village
Day 13 - Trek to Nar Campsite [3550m]
Day 14 - Trek to Kang La Phedi [4530m]
Day 15 - Trek to Munje [3330m]
Day 16 - Trek to Manang [3520m]
Day 17 - Trek to Letdar [4250m]
Day 18 - Trek to Thorung Phedi [4500m]
Day 19 - Trek to Muktinath [3800m]
Day 20 – Trek from Tilicho Lake to Mesokantapass at 5416m
Day 21 - Trek from Mesokanta Pass to Jomsom [2713m]
Day 22 - Flight from Jomsom to Pokhara
Day 23 - Flight from Jomsom to Pokhara
Day 23 - Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu
Day 24 – A day for rest. Chill out & go shopping
Day 25 – Depart for home
- Trip Code: ATT-NPTTL-20
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Trip Grade:
- Total Duration: 24 Nights / 25 Days
- Trek Days: 17 Nights / 18 Days
- Best Season: Autumn, Spring, Summer
- Trip Style: Camping {FOT}
- Transportation: Land Transportation & a flight
- Highest Altitude: 5416m where we peak at Mesokanta Pass
- Group Size: 2 +
- Start From: Kathmandu
- Ends In: Kathmandu

