Apr 22 - May 6, 2024 | Change
Nar Phu
via Thorung La and Besi Sahar Start
trek
(15 days)
Annapurna Region, Nepal
- With 2 Side Trips: via Thorung La and Besi Sahar Start
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Remove all side trips
Highlights:
Bahundanda, Phugaon, Nar, Kang La, Manang, Thorung High Camp, Thorung La, and Muktinath
Difficulty:
challenging
( Purchase of at least 2 permits required. If someone else joins your trek this fee will be refunded.)
Teahouse lodging, food, & transportation paid separately.
Food & Lodging
In order to provide you with the best possible price and to get as much money as possible directly to the people who are actually doing the work, we do not charge you in advance for teahouse lodging and food. The guide will be able to book accommodation for the group in advance during high season. However, you will pay the teahouse owner directly for food and lodging. Budget at least $25 a day for food and lodging to be paid in cash directly to the teahouse. Estimated food & lodging for this trip $350.00 per person.
Transportation
For 'Guide & Permit Only' treks we do not include transportation to/from the trail head. Your guide will help you arrange transportation to the trail head in the case where public bus tickets or a hired private vehicle is required. In addition to your own fare, please pay the fare of your guide and porter (if you have hired one) for public buses and public jeeps. In the case of flights, a fee for the guides transportation is included in the price. You have the option of allowing us to also book your flight this ensures that your guide can be on the same flight. You are also free to book your own flight with the airlines directly if you wish please let us know your flight information if you book your own tickets. If you are on trek in which multiple trekkers have joined we will provide you with the contacts of other members of your trek so that you can arrange your transportation together.Currently you have 0 guests trekking with you.
- 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
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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)
This trip has optional side trips. Would you like to see the options?
Would you like to request a specific guide?
If you do not specify a guide, a request will be sent to all available guides (once a payment is made and the trek is confirmed). Once confirmed, you can choose from the guides who indicated that they would like to lead your trek, or ask us to recommend a guide.
We will try to respond within 24 hours.
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.
Weather Conditions in April
change startApril is the peak of the ‘Spring Season’, with more moderate temperatures and still relatively few days of precipitation. Clear mornings and cloudy afternoons are typical, with clouds clearing up just before or just after sunset. Trekkers should also be prepared for the occasional rain shower, especially towards the end of the month. At high altitudes occasional snow storms are possible.
At a glance
On average there are 6 days with precipitation in
April. The highest point on the trek is
Thorung La at
5416 m. During
April, expect high temperatures of around
3.9°C (39°F)
and lows down to
-12.1°C (10°F)
at Thorung La.
Nar Phu
via Thorung La and Besi Sahar Start
Trek
(Elevation Profile)
Itinerary (15 days)
- 2 Side Trips: via Thorung La and Besi Sahar Start
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Remove all side trips
Add side trips by clicking '' in the itinerary below.
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.
| Mon Apr 22 (day 1) |
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Kathmandu (1337 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 28.4°C (83°F) and lows of about 12.4°C (54°F) in April. |
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Besi Sahar (800 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 31.6°C (89°F) and lows of about 15.6°C (60°F) in April. |
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Bhulbhule (840 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 31.4°C (89°F) and lows of about 15.4°C (60°F) in April. Overnight |
| Tue Apr 23 (day 2) |
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Bahundanda (1270 m)
About 3-4 hours from Bhulbhule. |
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Ghermu (1140 m)
About 2-3 hours from Bahundanda |
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Syange (1080 m)
About a half hour from Ghermu or About 6-7 hours from Bhulbhule Overnight |
| Wed Apr 24 (day 3) |
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Jagat (1290 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 28.7°C (84°F) and lows of about 12.7°C (55°F) in April. |
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Chamje (1410 m)
About 3-4 hours from Syange |
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Tal (1700 m)
About 2-3 hours from Chamje or about 5-7 hours from Syange Overnight |
| Thu Apr 25 (day 4) |
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Dharapani (1960 m)
About 2-3 hours from Tal or about 5-6 hours from Chamje. |
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Bagarchhap (2160 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 23.4°C (74°F) and lows of about 7.4°C (45°F) in April. |
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Koto (2620 m)
About 5-6 hours from Dharapani or about 7-8 hours from Tal. Overnight |
| Fri Apr 26 (day 5) |
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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 Overnight |
| Sat Apr 27 (day 6) |
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Kyang (3820 m)
About 5-6 hours from Meta |
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Phugaon (4080 m)
About 4-5 hours from Khyang or 9-10 hours from Meta. Acclimatization Day to explore around Phu. Overnight |
| Sun Apr 28 (day 7) |
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Phugaon (4080 m) Overnight |
| Mon Apr 29 (day 8) |
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Kyang (3820 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 13.5°C (56°F) and lows of about -2.5°C (28°F) in April. |
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Nar Phedi (3490 m)
About 7-8 hours from Phu Overnight |
| Tue Apr 30 (day 9) |
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Nar (4110 m)
About 3.5-4.5 hours from Nar Phedi Overnight |
| Wed May 1 (day 10) |
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Kang La (5306 m)
About 5 hours from Nar |
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Ngawal (3650 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 15.5°C (60°F) and lows of about 2.5°C (37°F) in May. Overnight |
| Thu May 2 (day 11) |
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Manang (3540 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 16.2°C (61°F) and lows of about 3.2°C (38°F) in May. Overnight |
| Fri May 3 (day 12) |
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Yak Kharka (4020 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 13.3°C (56°F) and lows of about 0.3°C (33°F) in May. |
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Thorung Phedi (4540 m)
If the group decides collectively and is well acclimatized it is also possible to stay at Thorung High Camp. Overnight |
| Sat May 4 (day 13) |
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Thorung High Camp (4830 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 8.4°C (47°F) and lows of about -4.6°C (24°F) in May. |
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Thorung La (5416 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 4.9°C (41°F) and lows of about -8.1°C (17°F) in May. |
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Muktinath (3800 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 14.6°C (58°F) and lows of about 1.6°C (35°F) in May. Overnight |
| Sun May 5 (day 14) |
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Shared vehicle from Muktinath to Jomsom
(Not Included)
Estimated cost:
$8.00
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Jomsom (2760 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 20.8°C (69°F) and lows of about 7.8°C (46°F) in May. Overnight |
| Mon May 6 (day 15) |
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Public bus from Jomsom to Pokhara
(Not Included)
Estimated cost:
$18.00
Estimated cost:
$130.00
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Pokhara (827 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 32.4°C (90°F) and lows of about 19.4°C (67°F) in May. |
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by Timothy (UK) on Jun 16, 2019
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by Timothy (UK) on Jun 16, 2019
Nar Phu via Thorung La, via Kagbeni, and via Marpha led by Ang Tsering Sherpa
