Nar Phu Valley Tilicho Lake Trek

Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu International Airport.
Transfer to your hotel and stay overnight at hotel in Kathmandu

Day 02: Drive to Kathmandu to Beshishahar (760m) this takes approximately seven hours.
You drive along the Kathmandu-Pokhara Highway to Dumre and then follow the narrow and paved road by the Marshyangdi River to Besi Sahar (823m.). Beshishahar is the district headquarters of Lamjung district. All the local government offices are situated here. From here, you can see some of mountain peaks, natural sceneries surrounding the valley and the daily activities of local people. This headquarter is the centre from where the daily usable commodities are supplied to the different villages and numerous towns. Stay overnight at camp in Beshisahar.

Day 03: Beshishahar Drive to koto 
The first part of the trail descends to the river and after crossing a suspension bridge, you begin a climb to Sattale (1550m.) on a path so steep that it seems one slip would send you hurtling down into the valley. Climbing the zigzag path to the top of the hill, you see the level, plain of Tal (1700m.) ahead of you. Tal is the border between Manang and Lamjung district. Though it is enclosed by cliffs, the level area looks reassuring after the harrowing mountain paths just traveled on. You descend to a grassy riverbank, which leads to Tal with its hotels and teahouses. Beyond Tal, the valley narrows and the path becomes high and winding. Beyond the small village of Karte (1900m.), there is a bit more cliff-walking before the path reaches near the river. You cross a suspension bridge, and climb the short distance to the stone Kani marking the entrance to Dharapani (1960m.). Stay overnight at camp in Dharapani.

Day 04: Trek from Koto to Dharmasala takes about six hours.
This morning you head out early, as you have a long and somewhat difficult day before you. 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’ Dharmasala. After you emerge out of a narrow canyon, the trail actually passes under a wide waterfall just before the Dharmasala, from where the woods become thinner and the vistas wider. Stay overnight at camp in Dharmasala.

Day 05: Trek from Dharmasala to Kayang takes about six and half hours.
A steep climb up the valley along a small river brings you finally to high pastures on a 3,200m plateau. You pass by the 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. The landscape is combined with white rocks, low shrubs, juniper, scattered evergreens, and delicate brick-red and orange leafy bushes, crumbling shelves of flat slate, white and sandy trails.The mountains around you are clearly visible and the Phu Koshi shadows the trail far below. An hour past Meta, Junam is the second semi-permanent settlement. Above the Kharka to the right looms massive glacier and this falls jaggedly down to the high pastures above you.The next settlement is Chako, formerly a Khampa settlement, where grass lies tied in bunches to dry on all the rooftops and prayer flags flutter in the breeze. Stay overnight at camp in Kayang.

Day 06: 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 lands and gorges, and the monolith guards the steep trail up to the Phu gate, called Pupigyal Kwe. This ancient gate provides you the first view of the three villages of Phu, as well as an old “dzong” and the remains of the two forts, which are all now in ruins, but impressively situated atop the flatlands before Phu.Just before the bridge to Phu, a line of wonderful chortens color the landscape and lead the way to the main village of Phu, perched high up on a hill. You will set up camp on the lower reaches of Phu, formerly called Gomdzong, and head up to the famous Tashi Lhakhang Gompa on a neighboring hillside to pay your respect to Lama Karma Sonam. Stay overnight at camp at Phu Village.

Day 07: We do an 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 hours 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 at camp in Phu Valley.

Day 08: 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 at camp in Junam.

Day 09:  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. Stay overnight at camp at Nar.

Day 10:  Explore Nar village.
Nar is livelier than Phu. Each family at Nar seems to have at least one son or daughter in a gompa. Stay overnight at camp.

Day 11:  Trek from Nar village to Ngwal after crossing Kang La passes.
The Kang La is not a difficult pass, but it could be a long day if there is snow on the pass or the altitude is taking its toll. 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 nice as it is easy with enchanting 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 at camp in Ngwal.

Day 12 : 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 at camp in Manang.

Day 13 : A day for rest in Manang.
You explore Khangsur Village or Kecho Lake and Milarepa Cave.). Stay overnight in camp.

Day 14 : Trek from Manang to Khangsar takes approximately five hours.
The path is gradual descent and you cross a suspension bridge over Jharsing Khola (stream). 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 at camp in Khangsar.

Day 15 : Trek from Khangsar to Tilicho bc camp, this takes about five hours.
This day you trek up and ascending trail until you reach destination. The path is quite covered by small crystals and shrubs can be seen on both sides. Somewhere in trekking you cross a few streams. Tilicho Lake is situated at the highest altitude. From here you can enjoy the closer and panoramic views of Tilicho Mountain and many others. Stay overnight at camp in Tilicho Lake.

Day 16: Trek from Tilicho bc camp to tilicho lake back to shree khakrka  it takes about seven hours.
The path is full of ups and downs until you reach Mesokanto Pass. 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 at camp in Mesokanto Pass.

Day 17 : shree khakrka -yak kharka  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. There are no tea houses available from en route Tilicho Lake to Jomsom. Stay overnight at camp in Jomsom.

Day 18 : Yak Kharka – Thorong Phedi

Day 19 : Thorong Pedi -Thorong-La- pass Muktinath

Day 20: Muktinath to jomsom

Day 21 : jomsom to pokhara flight/ bus 
In the evening time, we visit one of Kathmandu’s finest restaurant’s for a delicious Nepalese cuisine of Nepalese food.While you enjoy your meal, you will be entertained to a scintillating Nepalese cultural dance performed by the local belles.your meal, This is a complimentary outing on behalf of for the good welfare of our guests. Stay overnight at your Hotel in Kathmandu.

Day 22: pokhara to ktm flight/ bus 

Day 23: free day at ktm

Day 24 : Transfer to the Airport for final departure home. We are sure you will have enjoyed the holidays of a lifetime in one of the most beautiful countries on earth.

Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu International Airport.

Day 02: Drive to Kathmandu to Beshishahar (760m) this takes approximately seven hours.

Day 03: Beshishahar Drive to koto 

Day 04: Trek from Koto to Dharmasala takes about six hours.

Day 05: Trek from Dharmasala to Kayang takes about six and half hours.

Day 06: Trek from Kayang to Phu village.

Day 07: We do an Excursion around Phu valley.

Day 08: Trek from Phu valley to Junam

Day 09:  Trek from Junam to Nar

Day 10:  Explore Nar village.

Day 11:  Trek from Nar village to Ngwal after crossing Kang La passes

Day 12 : Trek from Ngwal to Manang takes about three hours.

Day 13 : A day for rest in Manang.

Day 14 : Trek from Manang to Khangsar takes approximately five hours.

Day 15 : Trek from Khangsar to Tilicho bc camp, this takes about five hours.

Day 16: Trek from Tilicho bc camp to tilicho lake back to shree khakrka  it takes about seven hours.

Day 17 : shree khakrka -yak kharka  which takes about six hours

Day 18 : Yak Kharka – Thorong Phedi

Day 19 : Thorong Pedi -Thorong-La- pass Muktinath

Day 20: Muktinath to jomsom

Day 21 : jomsom to pokhara flight/ bus 

Day 22: pokhara to ktm flight/ bus 

Day 23: free day at ktm

Day 24 : Transfer to the Airport for final departure home