Nar Phu Valley Kang La Pass Trekking

Detail Itinerary

Day 1 :Arrival in Kathmandu (1350 meters).A GVNT Airport Representative will meet you at the Tribhuwan International Airport. A drop to the hotel by private tourist vehicle is arranged. You can either take a rest or meet us at our office to find out the details of the trek. A welcome dinner at a traditional Nepali restaurant.
Accommodation: Standard hotel in Thamel
Meals: Welcome Dinner

Day 2 :Nar Phu Restricted area trekking permit preparation and briefing of the trekThe Nar Phu Trek restricted area permit requires your original passport along with the visa for Nepal. After the introduction to the trek guide, you will be briefed about the trip.
Accommodation: Standard hotel in Thamel
Meals: Breakfast

Day 3 :Take a drive to Besisahar by public bus and take a local jeep to Dharapani.After breakfast in the hotel, we drive to the Kathmandu bus station to catch the public bus to Besishar. The drive from Kathmandu to Besishar passes through rolling hills that make up most of the hilly terrain of the country. Winding roads along green hills make the drive scenic and interesting. Once we reach Besishar, we take a public Jeep to drive to Dharapani. Overnight, we stay in Dharapani.
Accommodation: Tea Houses
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Driving time: 8 to 9 hours (approximately)

Day 4 :Dharapani to Koto (2600 m).We start our trek in the morning through the pine and fir forests and hilly terrain. a bit of a difficult trek for today. The whitewashed monastery, the magnificent Himalayas of Annapurna II, Manasalu, Lamjung Himal, and Himalchuli that have guarded the region since time immemorial, and the unique lifestyles of Timang, Danaque, and Latamanang will keep us entertained.The day's uphill climb and descent will take about 5-6 hours.After an effortful journey, we shall arrive at Koto. Overnight in Koto.
Accommodation: Tea Houses
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Trekking time: 5 to 6 hours.

Day 5 :Koto to Meta (3560m).The alpine vegetation, pine and rhododendron forests that will accompany us today will also be present.We shall traverse along the Naar river on our way to Meta. From Koto, we leave the trails of the classic Annapurna Circuit. Through several suspension and wooden bridges, waterfalls, forests and steep ascents, we reach the Meta village, past the village of Dharmashala, through the trail carved into the narrow and steep-sided walls of the Naar river. The slowly changing landscape and views of Annapurna and Lamjung Himal will keep us energized on the trek. Overnight in Meta.
Accommodation: Tea Houses
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Trekking time: 7 to 8 hours

Day 6 :Trek from Meta to Phu Village (4050meters) The walk to Phu Village passes through desert-like areas and the small villages of Chyakhu and Kyang. These villages are an alternate settlement for their inhabitants. The trail then slowly ascends and descends to reach Phu Village, where views of the Annapurna massif form the backdrop. Overnight stay at a tea house.
Accommodation: Tea Houses
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Trekking time: 7 to 8 hours

Day 7 :Excursion around Phu Village and Monastery.We explore the Phu Village and visit the Tashi Gompa today. This day is set for acclimatization as we are gradually gaining altitude, and it also serves as a rest after the strenuous walks of the last two days.
Accommodation: Tea Houses
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Day 8 :Trek from Phu to Nar Village (4150meters) The walk to Nar Village takes the trail back through the valley. After passing Chaku, the trail continues for a few hours before we reach the Nar Phedi. We cross the Phu Khola and start ascending for a couple of hours to reach Nar village at an altitude of 4150m.
Accommodation: Tea Houses
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Trekking time: 5 to 6 hours

Day 9 :Explore Nar Village.We explore the Nar Village and its four nearby monasteries today. It’s a rest day as well before we climb to the Kang La Pass.
Accommodation: Tea Houses
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Day 10 :Trek from Nar to Kang La Pass -Ngawal (3675 meters).Our walk starts early today, as it’s a long walk to Ngawal. We ascend to the Kang La pass, where the giant Annapurna massif forms a scenic beauty. We then take the trail down to Ngawal. Overnight stay in a lodge.
Accommodation: Tea Houses
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Trekking time: 8 to 9 hours

Day 11 :Trek from Ngawal to Manang (3550 meters).From Ngawal, we walk along the easy and flat descent to pass through Braga Village, a beautiful settlement. Views from here include Annapurna II, III, and IV, Gangapurna, and Tilicho Peak. The monastery at Braga is a splendid one. A short, strenuous climb takes us to the large village of Manang, where we set camp for the night.
Accommodation: Tea Houses
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Trekking time: 4 to 5 hours

Day 12 :Explore around Manang.This day is set for the exploration of the beautiful Manang village, the largest settlement in the valley and its periphery. Among the many options, the Ice Lake (4600m) is a six-hour hike with wonderful mountain views and a beautiful ice lake, and Praken Gompa is a short walk with great views of Annapurna where you get blessings from a Lama. The Gangapurna glacier, Khangsar village, and Milerepa cave could be other enjoyable expeditions.
Accommodation: Tea Houses
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Day 13 :Manang to Yak Kharka (4050m).We ascend the beautiful Manang towards the village of Yak Kharka, named after the summer pastures for yaks. Crossing the rivulet, we continue to traverse away from the Marshyangdi valley northward, where we shall pass the village of Tengi, the oldest village in Manang. The pastures, juniper trees, and beautiful landscaped tea houses are seen along our trek in the Jarsang Khoa valley. The trail has in display the ancient Mani wall in a pleasant meadow. The wooden bridge along the way is a new experience for the trekkers. Overnight in Yak Kharka.
Accommodation: Tea Houses
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Trekking time: 4 to 5 hours

Day 14 :Yak Kharka to Thorong High Camp (4925m).Today’s trek has some ascent and descent in higher altitudes. After a couple of hours’ climbs, we descend to cross a stream and again have an uphill climb towards the Thorong High Camp. We pass through Thorong Phedi, a small village that has been busy serving the trekkers and climbers, many of whom use this as the base camp before their ascent to the Thorong La pass. In between, we encountered some steep ascents as well. Overnight at Thorong High Camp.
Accommodation: Tea Houses
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Trekking time: 4 to 5 hours

Day 15 :High Camp to Jomsom via Thorong La Pass (5416m) and Muktinath (3760m) We have some seriously beautiful but demanding days where we cross the difficult yet exciting Thorong La pass. An early morning start to this section of the trek will help us complete our trek more comfortably. The strenuous climb and ascent to the pass through the bumpy and rocky path is worth the breathtaking vista we witness from the summit. We then descend on the other side of the pass to Muktinath, a pilgrimage that hosts both the Hindu temple and a monastery nearby. After a short rest in Muktinath, we take a public Jeep to Jomsom for overnight.
Accommodation: Tea Houses
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Trekking time: 7 to 8 hours

Day 16 :Take a flight to Pokhara.The demanding yet worthwhile adventure trek comes to an end. In normal conditions, we take a flight to the scenic city of Pokhara. However, if there is no flight due to bad weather or other reasons, we take a local bus to Pokhara, which is no less comfortable for you. Overnight in Pokhara.
Accommodation: Hotel in Pokhara (Lakeside)
Meals: Breakfast