Nar Phu Valley and Tilicho Lake Trek : The High Route of the Annapurna

One of the members of our company will welcome you at the international airport terminal gate and take you to the hotel. You will have a few hours to rest. Later, in the evening, you will meet with the tour guide in your hotel lobby. He will brief you on the day 2 program.   

After having breakfast, we will begin sightseeing in Kathmandu. We will visit places like Pashupatinath Temple, Boudhnath Stupa, Kathmandu, Durbar Square, Swayambhunath, and Patan Durbar Square. All of these places are part of World Heritage Sites. In the evening, you, along with your trek guide, will prepare for the trip and arrange all the gear. 

Today, you will drive to Besishahar. Driving along the winding road, you will enjoy the beautiful landscape as you reach Besishahar and continue moving towards Jagat. 

You will walk the dirt road to Chamje and then cross a suspension bridge. Further, trekking on a steep rocky path, you will reach Tal you'll have lunch. After a short lunch break, you'll continue trekking on the rugged trail. Crossing more suspension bridges, you will ascend and reach Dharapani. 

The trail will take you to Bagarchhap through lush forests of fir & pine. After visiting a monastery here, you will continue to Danaque. From here, the trail ascends to Timang, from where a fine view of Peak 29 and Mt. Manaslu can be seen. Further, you will trek through beautiful Thanchowk village and pine forests and reach Koto for a night's stay.

Your guide will register your restricted area permit at the police check post, and then you'll begin trekking along the bank of Nar Khola. The trail then passes by a pine forest, and you will cross several streams on a suspension bridge to reach Dharmasala. From here, the trail again goes by dense forests and ascends to Meta. You will get to see captivating views of Lamjung Himal and Annapurna II from this village. 

Leaving Meta behind, you will begin trekking and cross several suspension bridges. You will reach Kyang, where you will take a short break for lunch and pass by places like Jhunam and Chyakhu, where Khampa refugees from Tibet used to camp. Further, trekking on a rocky trail along the Phu Khola, you'll reach Phu village for a night's stay. 

Today is a rest day. You will explore the village and interact with the locals. This day will give you a good opportunity to interact with and observe the unique Tibetan lifestyle, culture, and traditions of the locals living in this secluded part of the world.

After having breakfast, you will trek down towards Chyakhu, following the same route till near the old bridge. You will leave the same trail by following the path to the right by crossing Mahendra Pul and arriving at Nar Phedi. You will stop at Nar Phedi for a lunch break and ascend on a winding path passing long Mani before arriving at Nar. 

Today is going to be a long day. You will wake up early in the morning and begin trekking before the sun rises. Ascending on a rugged, steep path, you will reach the top of Kang La Pass, from where you will get to see gorgeous surrounding views. Further, you will descend towards Ngawal for a night's stay.

Today, on an easy and short walk, the trail will present you with scenic views of high mountains. Trekking through small villages and forested trails, you will reach Manang. 

This is our rest day to acclimate our bodies to the altitude. You will spend exploring Manag and its nearby places. 

After having breakfast, you will begin ascending towards Khangsar village, from where you can see amazing views of the Tilicho Peak, the Annapurna range, and other mountains. From here, you will continue trekking towards There Gompa and Shri Kharka, where you will take a short lunch break. Further, you will gradually ascend and descend and cross a landslide area and reach the Tilicho Base Camp.

The trail today will take you to Tilicho Lake, an alpine lake in front of the Tilicho Peak (7134 M). Trekking on a steep, rugged trail, you will ascend and reach Tilicho High Camp, where picturesque Tilicho Lake is situated (4910m). After enjoying the serene beauty of the lake, we descend back to the base camp and then onto Shree Kharka.

Today, we will trek along a different route above Khangsar. After crossing a suspension bridge in Karche, there is a short climb and then on to Yak Kharka.

After having a warm breakfast, you will ascend and cross a suspension bridge. You will reach Ledar village and further ascend alongside ridges leading you to Thorong Phedi. From the last suspension bridge, you will ascend a narrow rocky trail and cross a landslide area, then arrive at Thorong Phedi.  Today, you will witness fantastic surrounding mountain views. 

After having breakfast in the early morning, you will begin trekking toward one of the holiest pilgrimage sites of Hindus. The trail ascends toward the challenging Thorong La Pass. The path will be steep and rocky. Further, you will descend from the pass and reach Muktinath for the night's stay. 

Paying a visit to the Muktinath temple, you will descend from Ranipauwa village on a steep and barren hillside. Passing by Lubra pass and Lubra village, a small and unique village on the hillside, and well known for being the only village in Mustang where Bon is practiced. Then you will continue trekking to Jomsom for the night's stay. The trail will present us with a beautiful view of the barren landscape. 

Today, early in the morning, you'll fly back to Pokhara. The flight will be short, and you will get to see an outstanding landscape view during the flight. Upon reaching Pokhara airport, you will head to the hotel. The rest of the day is free and relaxing.

After having breakfast, you will drive to Kathmandu. Upon reaching Kathmandu, you will head to the hotel. In the evening, you will have a farewell dinner organized by the company.

You will check out of the hotel as per your flight time and head to the airport for your flight back to your home.