Nar Phu Trek

After you have arrived at Tribhuvan International Airport, our staff will be there to pick you up and transfer you to the hotel. We are located at Thamel and fortunately thamel is a major tourist area in Kathmandu. You can freshen up by an evening walk around Thamel and Basantapur. Basantapur has major temples and durbar square of Kathmandu. Nepalese culture blooms around the area.

This day can be optional. You can visit major tourist destinations around Kathmandu. Boudha is a major area where Boudhanath stupa, a major buddhist shrine, is located. Besides culture, the street food here is amazing. You can visit Swayambhunath and other major shrines located around the ‘city of temples’.
In the evening, we recommend you to visit Pashupatinath temple, a major religious place for Hindus, where you get to observe ‘Arati’. It is a worshiping event which is believed to calm your mind and heart.

8-9 hours drive
The next day you will travel from Kathmandu to Koto. After an early breakfast, you will be driven to Beshishahar. Here, you will have your lunch and we will continue to Koto.Although, the road to Koto is one of the most challenging drives in Nepal, it is incredibly scenic.
After 8-9 hours of driving you will arrive at the village in Koto. Here you will stay for the night.

walk 7-8 hours
After having breakfast in Koto, you will continue your journey to Nar Phu. You will start early as a lot of distance has to be covered this day. As this region is very remote, you will get to be in touch with the undisturbed nature of the area.
After crossing a narrow valley of beautiful forests and suspension bridges you will make you way under a wide waterfall. As you ascend the forest becomes thinner and the vast rugged land becomes more visible.
The last climb into Meta, you will get to see breathtaking views of snowy peaks. You will stay the night at a small village of Meta.

walk about 7-8 hours
After an early breakfast in meta, you will continue your journey to discover many Tibetan structures and stupas along the way. After sometime you will reach a monolith that stands to guard the steep trail up to Phu.
Here, you will get to observe some old and ruined forts around the villages spread across the trekking zones.
After reaching Phu, you can also visit Tashi Lhakhang Gompa to pay respects to Lama Karma Sonam Rimpoche who came to Nepal with the Dalai Lama in the 50s.

As you have reached a quite high altitude region, it is considered best to stay in Phu for another day. You can go around the village and get to know the people, history and culture of the area.
The desert valley has a lot to provide the people visiting there. If you want you can even take a 5 hours hike to Himlung Himal Base camp (7125 m). This can be pretty challenging but rewarding nevertheless.
This stay is preferred to let your body adapt to the surrounding environment for the journey ahead.

walk 4-5 hours
After a good breakfast at PhuGaon you will descend for 5 hours to reach Nar Phedi. Nar Phedi will be the place where you will stay at night. The place only has a monastery, however they are always prepared to welcome tourists. In the evening you can even watch the puja that takes place in the monastery every day.

walk 3-4 hours
After having breakfast in Nar Phedi you will begin your climb out of the Phedi. Today is a fairly easy trek for everyone as it requires walking for 4 hours max. You will arrive at the town around lunch time. The area will comparatively be more populous than Phu.
Here, you can even buy wool fabrics as it is locally weaved by women of Nar.

walk 8-9 hours
This day will be the most strenuous of the journey as you will ascend to an altitude of 5240 m to Kang La Pass. An early start to the day will be more fruitful. Along the path you will get to enjoy the best view of Annapurna II, Gangapurna and Tilicho the trek has to offer.
You will reach Ngawal after a long trek of 16 km. Ngawal will be booming with life when you reach there as there are more tourists here and even lodges are available.

walk about 4-5 hours
Before heading for Manag, you will have a nice trip to one of the highest lakes in the world. Tilicho has a majestic touch to it. Situated at such a high altitude and the color of the lake makes the area look like a piece of heaven. After spending some time around the lake you will descend to Manag which is a 4-5 hour walk from the village Ngwal.

walk about 3-4 hours
After a good breakfast in Manag you will follow a trail that will behold the true beauty of snowy giants before leading you down to an old bridge between Gumsang and Yak Kharka. Yak Kharka is an area where yak herders bring their animals to graze. Here, you will spend the night.

6-7 hours
After breakfast in Yak Kharka, you will climb again towards your next destination. After crossing the Marsyangdi river you will follow a narrow trail and then trek down to find yourself in Thorung Phedi. Here, you will replenish your energy for the difficult and long journey of the next day.

walk about 7-8 hours
You will start early with a 4 hours walk to the top of Thorung La Pass(5400 m). This is the highest point of the Annapurna circuit where truly awe-inspiring views over Mustang and Kaligandaki valleys and the surrounding peaks awaits. After a photo session you will start a formidable descent to the bottom of Chabarbu.

After a short snack, you will continue trekking through grassy slopes towards lower Mustang to reach the village of Muktinath. Muktinath is one of the major pilgrimage sites for both Buddhists and Hindus alike.

walk about 5-6 hours
After paying a visit to Muktinath temple, you will continue into the trail. Now, you will trek back to Jomsom along a relatively easy route downhill. Along the way you will get to enjoy the beauty of Dhaulagiri. After a 5 hours descend you will reach your destination where you will stay for the night.

30 min flight
After breakfast, you can catch a short morning flight to Pokhara. The flight will behold the best views of the ranges of the mountains of the area.
You will be picked up from the airport after the arrival at Pokhara and transferred to the hotel. You can rest for the afternoon and get out in the evening for a serene walk around the lakeside to get a taste of the laid-back environment of Pokhara.

5-6 hours drive
You can choose to travel to Kathmandu from Pokhara by bus or airplane. Both have their own benefits, by bus you will get to be in touch with the local environment as you travel towards the capital, by air you will get to see the Annapurna, and Fishtail for one last time.

You can enjoy your last day in Kathmandu with a city stroll. Buy a locally handcrafted item as a memento of one of the best trips you have had. One of our representatives will meet you at your hotel and drive you to the airport.