Led by Nirmala Subedi | Change
May 21 - Jun 6, 2024 | Change
Nar Phu
Jagat Start, via Thorung La, via Kagbeni, and Bus to Tatopani and trek to Poon Hill
trek
(17 days)
Annapurna Region, Nepal
- With 4 Side Trips: Jagat Start, via Thorung La, via Kagbeni, and Bus to Tatopani and trek to Poon Hill
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Highlights:
Phugaon, Nar, Kang La, Manang, Thorung High Camp, Thorung La, Muktinath, Kagbeni, and Poon Hill
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 $400.00 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)
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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.
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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 via Kagbeni: Kagbeni is the gateway to the upper Mustang Valley. The longer route to Kagbeni via Jong passes through monastic villages reminiscent of those in Upper Mustang. It would be a shame to miss this picturesque village set in a spectacular landscape of dry eroded valleys and high snow-clad peaks in your rush to get back to Pokhara or Kathmandu. If you have the time, stop and take a break in Kagbeni.
Side trip Bus to Tatopani and trek to Poon Hill: If you'd like to finish the trek with a climb to the panoramic view point of Poon Hill and wave goodbye to the 8000 m peaks of Dhaulagiri and Annapurna, but not walk the road section you can cut out a few days by taking a bus between Jomsom and Tatopani.
Side trip Jagat Start: Add a few days of walking along the classic Annapurna Circuit by starting from Jagat.
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 May
change startMay is the end of the ‘Spring Season’ when temperatures are more moderate and the pre-monsoon moisture increases the chance of precipitation as the month progresses. It can be hot and humid in the valleys at low elevations, so make sure you carry enough water. Like the rest of the spring, clear mornings typically give way to cloudy afternoons. At high altitudes, the precipitation can turn to snow, although at trekking elevations the accumulation does not usually get too deep. May is also the season when many 8000 m peaks are climbed so base camps of these mountains will be busy with activity.
At a glance
On average there are 12 days with precipitation in
May. The highest point on the trek is
Thorung La at
5416 m. During
May, expect high temperatures of around
4.9°C (41°F)
and lows down to
-8.1°C (17°F)
at Thorung La.
Nar Phu
Jagat Start, via Thorung La, via Kagbeni, and Bus to Tatopani and trek to Poon Hill
Trek
(Elevation Profile)
Itinerary (17 days)
- 4 Side Trips: Jagat Start, via Thorung La, via Kagbeni, and Bus to Tatopani and trek to Poon Hill
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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.
| Tue May 21 (day 1) |
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Kathmandu (1337 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 29.4°C (85°F) and lows of about 16.4°C (62°F) in May. |
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Besi Sahar (800 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 32.6°C (91°F) and lows of about 19.6°C (67°F) in May. |
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Shared vehicle from Besi Sahar to Jagat
(Not Included)
Estimated cost:
$10.00
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Jagat (1290 m)
From May through early October it is sometimes not possible to reach Jagat by road due to landslides caused by rains. In that case you may have to start walking at an earlier point and the trek may take an extra day or two so make sure you plan accordingly. Please pay your guide and porter for any extra days they work beyond the time you booked. Overnight |
| Wed May 22 (day 2) |
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Chamje (1410 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 28.9°C (84°F) and lows of about 15.9°C (61°F) in May. |
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Tal (1700 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 27.2°C (81°F) and lows of about 14.2°C (58°F) in May. |
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Dharapani (1960 m)
About 6-7 hours from Jagat
Overnight |
| Thu May 23 (day 3) |
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Bagarchhap (2160 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 24.4°C (76°F) and lows of about 11.4°C (53°F) in May. |
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Koto (2620 m)
About 5-6 hours from Dharapani Overnight |
| Fri May 24 (day 4) |
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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 May 25 (day 5) |
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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 May 26 (day 6) |
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Phugaon (4080 m) Overnight |
| Mon May 27 (day 7) |
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Kyang (3820 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 14.5°C (58°F) and lows of about 1.5°C (35°F) in May. |
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Nar Phedi (3490 m)
About 7-8 hours from Phu Overnight |
| Tue May 28 (day 8) |
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Nar (4110 m)
About 3.5-4.5 hours from Nar Phedi Overnight |
| Wed May 29 (day 9) |
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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 30 (day 10) |
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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 31 (day 11) |
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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 Jun 1 (day 12) |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. Overnight |
| Sun Jun 2 (day 13) |
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Chhyonkar (3400 m)
About 1 hour from Muktinath |
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Jhong (3200 m)
About 2 hours from Chhyonkar |
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Putak (3000 m)
About 30 minutes from Jhong |
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Kagbeni (2840 m)
About 6 hours from Mukinath or about 2.5 hours from Putak Overnight |
| Mon Jun 3 (day 14) |
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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. Overnight |
| Tue Jun 4 (day 15) |
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Public bus from Jomsom to Tatopani
(Not Included)
Estimated cost:
$15.00
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Tatopani (1190 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 30.3°C (87°F) and lows of about 20.3°C (69°F) in June. Overnight |
| Wed Jun 5 (day 16) |
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Ghorepani (2874 m)
About 6-8 hours from Tatopani Overnight |
| Thu Jun 6 (day 17) |
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Poon Hill (3210 m)
About 2 hours above Ghorepani, and an hour return |
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Tikhedunga (1525 m)
About 5-6 hours from Ghorepani (to avoid a very long last day add a night here) |
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Naya Pul (1000 m)
About 2-3 hours from Tikhedunga |
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Public bus from Naya Pul to Pokhara
(Not Included)
Estimated cost:
$2.00
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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. |
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