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Treks & Expedition

Nar Phu Valley Tilicho Lake Trek

Best Price
Price starting from $1,750
US $ 1,650 per person
Duration
23 days
Max. Elevation
5315.00m
Group size
Min 1+
Level
DIFFICULT
Transportation
Public Bus, Tourist Bus & Flight
Best Season
Autumn: SEP-OCT-NOV Spring: MAR-APR-MAY
Accomodation
Hotel Accommodation in Kathmandu.
Lodge/Camping Accommodation during Trek
Meals
3 Meals a day (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
Starts at/ Ends at
Kathmandu / Kathmandu
Trip Route
{ Kathmandu - Besisahar - Bhulbhule - Chamje - Dharapani - Koto - Dharmashala - Kayang - Phu Village - Junam - Nar Village - Kang La Pass - Ngwal - Manang - Khangsar - Tilicho Base Camp - Mesokanto Pass - Thimi - Jomsom - Pokhara - Kathmandu }

Highlights

    • Explore the quaint Tibetan villages of Nar and Phu
    • The Meso Kanta Pass (5089m.) which links the Manang and Kali Ghandaki valley.
    • The Thorong La Pass (5416m.)
    • Tilicho Lake (4919m.)


Overview

Nar Phu Valley Tilicho Lake Trek is one of the newly opened trekking that takes you to a remote but alluring region of Nepal. Unlike other trekking regions of Nepal, you will observe the landscape similar to that of Tibet in the Nar Phu region wilderness trekking.
 
You will enjoy the delightful sights of quaint Tibetan villages, astounding rock formations, high altitude grazing settlements, narrow canyons, deep forests and majestic snow clad peaks during your trek to the Nar and Phu valley.

The Nar phu valley tilicho lake trek 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 (4919m. ) and the Meso Kanta Pass (5089m.) which links the Manang and Kali Ghandaki valley.

This traversing of the pass also provides you a more challenging and interesting alternative to the popular Thorong La Pass (5416m.) on the Annapurna Circuit.

Important Note

Note: There are different categories of Hotels in Kathmandu ranging from budget to 5 star hotels. We are happy to arrange your hotel accommodation in Kathmandu as per your interest and budget. Please inform us in advance about the type or category or price range of hotel that you would like to stay in.

Trip Itinerary

On your arrival at Kathmandu International Airport, you will be greeted with flower garlands/Khadas. Our representative will then take you to your hotel. If time prevails, you will visit office for paperwork.

Stay overnight at the hotel in Kathmandu.

Max. altitude

1400m

Accomodation

Hotel
Today, you will visit popular world heritage monuments in Kathmandu including Kathmandu Durbar Square, Boudhanath, Swoyambhunath, and Pashupatinath. Alternatively, you can choose Bhakatapur and Patan sightseeing. By late afternoon you will drive back to your hotel.

Stay overnight at a hotel in Kathmandu.

Max. altitude

1400m

Accomodation

Hotel

Meals

Breakfast
After early morning breakfast, our guide will pick you up from the hotel and take you to the bus station. Drive from Kathmandu to Bhulbhule via Besisahar, takes about eight hours. During the drive you will follow Trisuli and Marshyangdi Rivers passing through several villages and you will enjoy views of green hills and snowcapped mountains. From Kathmandu to Besisahar is paved road and from there to Bhulbule is graveled.

Stay overnight at lodge.

Max. altitude

840m

Accomodation

Lodge

Meals

BLD
Trek from Bhulbhule to Chamje (1410m.) takes about seven hours. Ahead the Marshyangdi valley forms a steep V-shape. Follow the winding mountain path down to Syange (1100m) and then climb steeply through sheer cliff-face some 200-300m above the riverbed. From here it is a few ups and downs before you reach Chamje.

Stay overnight at lodge.

Max. altitude

1410m

Accomodation

Lodge

Meals

BLD
Trek from Chamje (1410m) to Dharapani (1960m) takes about six hours. The first part of the trail descends to the Marshyangdi river at which point cross a suspension bridge and make a steep climb to Sattale (1550m). From here descend to a grassy riverbank that leads to the village of Tal (1700m) where you will find hotels and teahouses. Beyond Tal, the valley narrows and the path follows winding cliffs. You will pass through the small village of Karte (1900m.) and cross a suspension bridge as you approach the Mani entrance to Dharapani (1960m.).

Stay overnight at lodge.

Max. altitude

1960m

Accomodation

Lodge

Meals

BLD
Trek from Dharapani to Koto (2610m.) takes about five hours. You trek gradual ascent path and cross a stream to reach Koto. The mountain views you can enjoy are of Annapurna II, Manaslu range and beautiful views of forests on the way add another dimension to your trek. Koto is a small village mainly inhabited by Gurung and others. Their life style is mainly influenced by Buddhist Tibetans.

Stay overnight in camp or lodge.

Max. altitude

2610m

Accomodation

Camp or Lodge

Meals

BLD
Trek from Koto to Dharmashala (3310m.) takes about six hours. You cross the river leading to the Nar Phu valleys and hike up through beautiful woods above the Phu Khola. The route takes you through some beautiful woods and past several small caves, and a pilgrims’ Dharmashala. After you emerge out of a narrow canyon, the trail actually passes under a wide waterfall just before the Dharmashala, from where the woods become thinner and the vistas wider.

Stay overnight in camp or lodge.

Max. altitude

3300m

Accomodation

Camp or Lodge

Meals

BLD
Trek from Dharmashala to Kayang takes about six and half hours. A steep climb up the valley along a small, scenic river brings you finally to high pastures on a 3,200m plateau. You pass by e scenic Kharka of Meta, 3560m, a non permanent winter settlement of Nar, where you are likely to share the trail with a few yaks! This morning is one of the loveliest walks in the Himalayas.

Stay overnight in camp or lodge.

Max. altitude

3560m

Accomodation

Camp or Lodge

Meals

BLD
Trek from Kayang to Phu village. Dropping steeply down to the river, you trek for a while along the river bank and past the “submarine” rock, passing some small possible campsites along the way. You start to see some of the unique, colorful Chortens for which Nar and Phu are famous. You have to walk carefully across a small glacial stream before reaching a larger one with a bridge only half covered with large slabs of slate. Another hour and a half of trekking through scenic canyon and gorges, you reach the Phu gate. This ancient gate provides you with you first view of the three villages of Phu, as well as an old “dzong” and the remains of the two forts, all now in ruins, but impressively situated atop the flatlands before Phu.

Stay overnight in camp or lodge.

Max. altitude

4200m

Accomodation

Camp or Lodge

Meals

BLD
Excursion around Phu valley. You can have interaction with locals and explore up the wide valley systems above you. You might walk up the valley to the summer grazing settlement or Kharka at Ngoru, a three hour’s walk past the gompa. Phu itself is an incredibly interesting village and you can observe the villagers spinning their yak and sheep wool and chat.

Stay overnight in camp of lodge.

Max. altitude

4200m

Accomodation

Camp or Lodge

Meals

BLD
Trek from Phu valley to Junam. You get back through Phu gate, descend to the river and retrace your step back to Junam Kharka which is a lovely spot for camping.

Stay overnight in camp or lodge.

Max. altitude

3550m

Accomodation

Camp or Lodge

Meals

BLD
Trek from Junam to Nar. This day you trek down the old bridge spanning a deep, contoured and narrow gorge and all the way back up again. The scenery is stunning. Below you sit Gyalbu Kumbu, built in 1650, and Satte Gompa, both empty. You finally reach the Nar gates at the top of the hill, and pass by yet another line of wonderfully painted, bamboo topped Chortens and a large tiered chorten before turning the corner and being rewarded with sublime views of Nar, the undulating patterns of the surrounding barley and mustard fields, four old colorful and traditional Gompas and the snow peaks looming overhead.

Stay overnight in camp or lodge.

Max. altitude

4150m

Accomodation

Camp or Lodge

Meals

BLD
Explore Nar village. Nar is bit more social and lively than Phu. Stay overnight in camp or lodge.

Max. altitude

4150m

Accomodation

Camp or Lodge

Meals

BLD
Trek from Nar village to Ngwal (3675m.) after crossing Kang La pass. The Kang La is not a diffucult pass, but it could be a long day if there is snow on the pass. The Kang La, at 5240m, is an absolutely spectacular pass looking over Annapurna II, Gangapurna, Tilicho peak, the peaks surrounding Tilicho and the airport at Hongde. The trail down is steep and gradual down towards the end.

Ngawal, on the upper Pisang route of the Annapurna circuit (off the main Annapurna circuit), can be reached in as little as two hours from the pass, but the walk down is so nice that you will take it easy and enjoy the views. Just before Ngawal is an unusual grouping of Chortens and prayer flags, and marks a meditation cave far up in the hills. Ngawal is a wonderful, old village of cobbled streets, prayer wheels and beautiful architecture, obviously a hub of religious activity in previous times.

Stay overnight in camp or lodge.

Max. altitude

3675m

Accomodation

Camp or Lodge

Meals

BLD
Trek from Ngwal to Manang takes about three hours. This day you walk through the leveled path along the bank of Marshyangdi River to reach Manang. On the way you pass pine forests, villages such as Braga and farming terraces. You can enjoy the views of Annapurna range, Tilicho Mountain and beautiful landscapes. Manang is a small town.

Stay overnight in lodge.

Max. altitude

3519m

Accomodation

Lodge

Meals

BLD
Rest day at Manang. Today is an important rest day for acclimatization before crossing the Thorung La Pass. There are optional walks such as crossing the river to see the tremendous icefall coming down from the Annapurna, or climbing high above the village for a full panorama of the Annapurna range and the Manang Valley.

Stay overnight at lodge.

Max. altitude

3519m

Accomodation

Lodge

Meals

BLD
Trek from Manang to Khangsar (3756m.) takes approximately five hours. The path is gradual descent and you cross a suspension bridge over Jharsing Khola (stream). You trek through dry land though you can see shrubs on the both sides. The panoramic views of Annapurna range completely mesmerize you. Khangsar is a Gurung village. There you find a small monastery, chorten, Mani walls and prayer flags.

Stay overnight in camp or lodge.

Max. altitude

3756m

Accomodation

Camp or Lodge

Meals

BLD
Trek from Khangsar to Tilicho Base Camp (4150m.) takes about four hours.

Stay overnight in camp or lodge.

Max. altitude

4150m

Accomodation

Camp or Lodge

Meals

BLD
Trek from Tilicho Base Camp to Mesokanto Pass (5315m.) via Tilicho Lake takes about eight hours. The trail is quite narrow and you trek over icy path. The panoramic views of Annapurna range, Tilicho, Dhaulagiri along with more than ten mountains completely mesmerize you.

Stay overnight in camp or lodge.

Max. altitude

5315m

Accomodation

Camp or Lodge

Meals

BLD

Trek from Mesokanto Pass to Jomsom (2741 m.) via Thimi (2760 m.) which takes about six hours. From Mesokanto Pass, the trail goes steep down to Jomsom. This day you trek through pine forest. Before you reach Jomsom, you cross Thimi inhabited by mostly Buddhists.

Stay overnight at lodge.

Max. altitude

2760m

Accomodation

Lodge

Meals

BLD

Fly from Jomsom to Pokhara takes about 25 minutes. The flight is a scenic one with panoramic views of Himalayan peaks, especially Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, Nilgiri etc. and Kaligandaki River. The flight to/from Jomsom happens only in the morning because of high wind speed in afternoon time that restricts smooth flight take off and landing.

Stay overnight at hotel in Pokhara

Max. altitude

914m

Accomodation

Hotel

Meals

Breakfast

After breakfast early morning, drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu that takes about seven hours. En route, you will enjoy the mountain views, green sceneries, rice terrace fields, vegetable fields and people being engaged in their daily life activities. If you choose to fly back to Kathmandu, it takes about 25 minutes. There are several flights from Kathmandu to Pokhara from morning to afternoon.

Stay overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.

Max. altitude

1400m

Accomodation

Hotel

Meals

Breakfast

As per your flight schedule, our airport representative will transfer from your hotel to the airport for your final departure.

Max. altitude

1400m

Meals

Breakfast
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Includes

    Kathmandu

    • Airport pick-up and drop-off services by private vehicle
    • 3 night hotel accommodation with breakfast at 3 star standards hotel
    • One day city sightseeing with an English speaking tour guide and private vehicle
    • Farewell dinner in Kathmandu with live cultural performance at authentic Nepali restaurant on the last evening
    • Souvenirs


    Trekking

    • 1 night hotel accommodation with breakfast at 3 star standards hotel in Pokhara
    • One trekking guide (if there are 10 or more participants, we will provide 2 trekking guides)
    • One porter for every 2 trekking participants (1 porter carries 25 kilograms of luggage)
    • All meals three times a day (breakfast, lunch & dinner)
    • Accommodation in teahouses (lodges) and some nights in camping during the trek
    • Trekking equipments: Tents, mattresses, sleeping bags, down jackets, duffle bags and trekking poles
    • Camping and cooking utensils for camping part
    • Entry Permit for Annapurna conservation Area (ACAP)
    • Trekkers' Information Management system (TIMS) card
    • All land transportation: Kathmandu to Bhulbhule by regular public bus and Pokhara to Kathmandu by A/C tourist deluxe bus
    • Flight ticket from Jomsom to Pokhara
    • Insurance and equipments for all guides and porters
    • First aid kit
    • Tax, VAT and our service charge
    • Rescue assistance (In case of emergency, we will organize prompt and professional rescue services. To arrange timely evacuation/rescue by helicopter, you must be well insured from a reliable travel insurance company that covers both helicopter evacuation and medical treatment cost.)

Doesn't Include

    • Personal nature expenses (Telephone calls, internet, toiletries, battery recharge, hot shower, laundry, soft drinks, beers and any alcoholic beverages)
    • Travel insurance
    • Tips for involved staffs
    • Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu and Pokhara
    • Entrance fees while sightseeing in Kathmandu
    • Extra nights’ accommodation in Kathmandu or Pokhara (even in case of early arrival or late departure, early return from trekking due to any personal reason than the scheduled itinerary)

Equipment List

Below is a list of equipment and clothing required for trekking. The necessity of these items depends on the type, altitude, timing and destination of trekking. Appropriate trekking gears are not only required for the comfort/pleasure of your trek but also to improve safety factor.  Please have a look over these items in order to fully prepare and thoroughly enjoy the trekking.

General Items

Daypack, Rucksack, Sleeping bag, Duffel bag, Walking Poles, walking boots, sandals, Toiletries (Soaps, Toilet papers, Sanitizers, toothpaste, tooth brush, etc.)

Clothing Items

Thermal underwear, Down jacket, Shorts, Trekking trousers, Towels, Woolen gloves, Gaiters, Fleece jacket or Pullover, Wind/water proof jacket, Raincoat, Warm socks, buff  

Sun-worn Items

Sun hat, Sunglasses, Snow goggles, Sunscreen, Lip balm

Gadgets

Headlamp, Flash light, Binoculars, Cameras (chargers and batteries), 

Liquid/Snacks

Water bottle/bladder, Water purification Iodine tablets, Energy bars and snacks

Medical Essentials

First Aid Kit

Optional

Altimeter, Compass, Binoculars, Books/magazines, GPS, Pocket knife, Candles (for lodges), Notebook with pencil/pen, etc

Additional items for camping trek

Tent, Stove and fuel, Utensils for cooking, eating and drinking, sleeping mattresses

Note: We can also provide sleeping bag, down jacket, duffel bag, walking poles, and First Aid Kit in case if you don’t have one. These items are inclusive of total package price.

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