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Jun 5 - Jun 19, 2024 | Change

Nar Phu via Thorung La, via Marpha, and Besi Sahar Start trek (15 days)
Annapurna Region, Nepal

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Highlights: Bahundanda, Phugaon, Nar, Kang La, Manang, Thorung High Camp, Thorung La, Muktinath, and Marpha

Difficulty: challenging
Nar Phu
Starting at $826 usd
For 1 person -Guide & Permits
Includes guide and all required permits & entry fees
$31.02 /day per person for guide
+ $30 per person for guide's insurance
+ $47 per person for guide's transport
+ $15 per person for restricted area permit processing
+ $48.75 per person for vat tax
+ $126 per person for permits
+ $140 for single surcharge for Restricted Area

( Purchase of at least 2 permits required. If someone else joins your trek this fee will be refunded.)

Teahouse lodging, food, & transportation paid separately.

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Included Services
  • Permits Nar-Phu Restricted Area Permit and ACAP
  • Guide Guide's wages, food, lodging, and insurance
  • VAT Tax 13% Nepal Government Tax
  • Restricted Area Permit Processing
Optional Services (Porter)
  • Porter Each porter may carry no more than 20 kg (44 lb). One porter is usually enough for 2 people's gear. Government required insurance covers the porter in case of an accident while on the trip.
    $20 per day per porter

    + $30 per porter for porter's insurance
    + $2.21 per day per porter for vat tax (porter)

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Ngima Kalden
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English, Nepali, Sherpa, and Hindi
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The trek to Phugaon, Nar and over the Kang La pass is a hidden jewel of the Annapurna Region. It combines spectacular mountain scenery with vibrant Tibetan culture in a remote and rustic setting. For those looking to get off the beaten track and explore the hidden wonders of Nepal the trek to Nar and Phu is the perfect choice.

Side trip Besi Sahar Start: Follows the classic start of the Annapurna Circuit although parts of this route are now along a jeep track.

Side trip via Thorung La: After the Kang La take advantage of your acclimatization and continue along the classic Annapurna Circuit. From Manang there is an option to take the spectacular side trip to Tilicho Lake, or continue directly over the Thorung La (5416 m) descending to the pilgrim town of Muktinath, a sacred place for both Hindus and Buddhists. From Muktinath, you have the option to take a jeep via the wide valley of lower Mustang to Jomson, where both flights and buses to Pokhara can be arranged, or trek via the traditional village of Kagbeni, gateway to upper Mustang. While the road has taken some of the charm out of this classic trek, the advantage is that a trip can be tailored around one’s interests and time constraints. Whether you do the epic full circuit from Besi Sahar to Ghorepani, or take off a bite sized chunk around the Thorung La, the Annapurna Circuit still has plenty to offer.

Side trip via Marpha: The picturesque village of Marpha sits in the shadow of Dhaulagiri. It’s a far more appealing place than nearby Jomsom, with its whitewashed Tibetan style homes and Niyingma monastery dominating the village. A pleasant place to linger after a long trek.

Weather Conditions in June

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The middle of June typically marks the beginning of the monsoon. Clear mornings are still possible but get increasingly less likely towards the end of the month. Be prepared for rain and hot humid weather in the low elevation valleys. The added moister means the hills are beginning to change to their vibrant monsoon green. The weather is generally a little drier than in the low valleys at high altitude, but cloud cover can be frustrating when trekking to viewpoints. As always in the spring, early morning is your best chance for clear skies.

At a glance
On average there are 17 days with precipitation in June. The highest point on the trek is Thorung La at 5416 m. During June, expect high temperatures of around 4.9°C (41°F) and lows down to -5.1°C (23°F) at Thorung La.

Nar Phu via Thorung La, via Marpha, and Besi Sahar Start Trek
(Elevation Profile)

Extra rest days and overnights can be added once the itinerary is created. However any side trips must be added in this step before the itinerary is created.

Wed Jun 5 (day 1)

Kathmandu (1337 m)

Expect typical high termperatures of about 29.4°C (85°F) and lows of about 19.4°C (67°F) in June.

Kathmandu

Besi Sahar (800 m)

Expect typical high termperatures of about 32.6°C (91°F) and lows of about 22.6°C (73°F) in June.

Bhulbhule (840 m)

Expect typical high termperatures of about 32.4°C (90°F) and lows of about 22.4°C (72°F) in June.

Thu Jun 6 (day 2)

Bahundanda (1270 m)

About 3-4 hours from Bhulbhule.
Expect typical high termperatures of about 29.8°C (86°F) and lows of about 19.8°C (68°F) in June.

Bahundanda

Ghermu (1140 m)

About 2-3 hours from Bahundanda
Expect typical high termperatures of about 30.6°C (87°F) and lows of about 20.6°C (69°F) in June.

Syange (1080 m)

About a half hour from Ghermu or About 6-7 hours from Bhulbhule
Expect typical high termperatures of about 30.9°C (88°F) and lows of about 20.9°C (70°F) in June.

Syange
Fri Jun 7 (day 3)

Jagat (1290 m)

Expect typical high termperatures of about 29.7°C (85°F) and lows of about 19.7°C (67°F) in June.

Chamje (1410 m)

About 3-4 hours from Syange
Expect typical high termperatures of about 28.9°C (84°F) and lows of about 18.9°C (66°F) in June.

Chamje

Tal (1700 m)

About 2-3 hours from Chamje or about 5-7 hours from Syange
Expect typical high termperatures of about 27.2°C (81°F) and lows of about 17.2°C (63°F) in June.

Tal
Sat Jun 8 (day 4)

Dharapani (1960 m)

About 2-3 hours from Tal or about 5-6 hours from Chamje.
Expect typical high termperatures of about 25.6°C (78°F) and lows of about 15.6°C (60°F) in June.

Dharapani

Bagarchhap (2160 m)

Expect typical high termperatures of about 24.4°C (76°F) and lows of about 14.4°C (58°F) in June.

Koto (2620 m)

About 5-6 hours from Dharapani or about 7-8 hours from Tal.
Expect typical high termperatures of about 21.7°C (71°F) and lows of about 11.7°C (53°F) in June.

Sun Jun 9 (day 5)

Meta (3560 m)

About 8-10 hours from Koto. This is a large altitude gain from Koto if not pre acclimatized it is recommended that you add a second night in Meta
Expect typical high termperatures of about 16.0°C (61°F) and lows of about 6.0°C (43°F) in June.

Mon Jun 10 (day 6)

Kyang (3820 m)

About 5-6 hours from Meta
Expect typical high termperatures of about 14.5°C (58°F) and lows of about 4.5°C (40°F) in June.

Phugaon (4080 m)

About 4-5 hours from Khyang or 9-10 hours from Meta. Acclimatization Day to explore around Phu.
Expect typical high termperatures of about 12.9°C (55°F) and lows of about 2.9°C (37°F) in June.

Tue Jun 11 (day 7)

Phugaon (4080 m)

Wed Jun 12 (day 8)

Kyang (3820 m)

Expect typical high termperatures of about 14.5°C (58°F) and lows of about 4.5°C (40°F) in June.

Nar Phedi (3490 m)

About 7-8 hours from Phu
Expect typical high termperatures of about 16.5°C (62°F) and lows of about 6.5°C (44°F) in June.

Thu Jun 13 (day 9)

Nar (4110 m)

About 3.5-4.5 hours from Nar Phedi
Expect typical high termperatures of about 12.7°C (55°F) and lows of about 2.7°C (37°F) in June.

Fri Jun 14 (day 10)

Kang La (5306 m)

About 5 hours from Nar
Expect typical high termperatures of about 5.6°C (42°F) and lows of about -4.4°C (24°F) in June.

Ngawal (3650 m)

Expect typical high termperatures of about 15.5°C (60°F) and lows of about 5.5°C (42°F) in June.

Ngawal
Sat Jun 15 (day 11)

Manang (3540 m)

Expect typical high termperatures of about 16.2°C (61°F) and lows of about 6.2°C (43°F) in June.

Manang
Sun Jun 16 (day 12)

Yak Kharka (4020 m)

Expect typical high termperatures of about 13.3°C (56°F) and lows of about 3.3°C (38°F) in June.

Yak Kharka

Thorung Phedi (4540 m)

If the group decides collectively and is well acclimatized it is also possible to stay at Thorung High Camp.
Expect typical high termperatures of about 10.2°C (50°F) and lows of about 0.2°C (32°F) in June.

Thorung Phedi
Mon Jun 17 (day 13)

Thorung High Camp (4830 m)

Expect typical high termperatures of about 8.4°C (47°F) and lows of about -1.6°C (29°F) in June.

Thorung High Camp

Thorung La (5416 m)

Expect typical high termperatures of about 4.9°C (41°F) and lows of about -5.1°C (23°F) in June.

Thorung La

Muktinath (3800 m)

Expect typical high termperatures of about 14.6°C (58°F) and lows of about 4.6°C (40°F) in June.

Muktinath
Tue Jun 18 (day 14)

Jomsom (2760 m)

Expect typical high termperatures of about 20.8°C (69°F) and lows of about 10.8°C (51°F) in June.

Jomsom

Marpha (2780 m)

About 4 to 4.5 hours from Kagbeni or 1 to1.5 hours from Jomsom, reachable from Muktinath in one long day (about 7 hours of walking) but preferable to break it up into two days.
Expect typical high termperatures of about 20.7°C (69°F) and lows of about 10.7°C (51°F) in June.

Marpha
Wed Jun 19 (day 15)

Jomsom (2760 m)

About 1 to 1.5 hours from Marpha
Expect typical high termperatures of about 20.8°C (69°F) and lows of about 10.8°C (51°F) in June.

Jomsom
Public bus from Jomsom to Pokhara (Not Included)

Estimated cost: $18.00
Travel time: about 12 hours
You may have to change buses in Ghasa and/or Beni and possibly overnight in Beni.
Please pay the fare for your guide & porter (if you have hired one)

Flight from Jomsom to Pokhara (Not Included)

Estimated cost: $130.00
Travel time: 30 minutes

Pokhara (827 m)

Expect typical high termperatures of about 32.4°C (90°F) and lows of about 22.4°C (72°F) in June.

Pokhara
you can add extra rest days after the itinerary is created

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