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Nar Phu Jagat Start and via Thorung La trek (14 days)
Annapurna Region, Nepal

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

Difficulty: challenging
Nar Phu
Starting at $792 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
+ $45.50 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.

Sherpana prices are based on group size. We refund you the difference if more people join your trek.
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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)

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.

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 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 April

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April 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 Jagat Start and via Thorung La 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.

Mon Apr 1 (day 1)

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.

Kathmandu

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.

Shared vehicle from Besi Sahar to Jagat (Not Included)

Estimated cost: $10.00
Travel time: about 4 hours
If you want to make it to Jagat in the same day from Kathmandu leave early in the morning
Please pay the fare for your guide & porter (if you have hired one)

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.
Expect typical high termperatures of about 28.7°C (84°F) and lows of about 12.7°C (55°F) in April.

Tue Apr 2 (day 2)

Chamje (1410 m)

Expect typical high termperatures of about 27.9°C (82°F) and lows of about 11.9°C (53°F) in April.

Chamje

Tal (1700 m)

Expect typical high termperatures of about 26.2°C (79°F) and lows of about 10.2°C (50°F) in April.

Tal

Dharapani (1960 m)

About 6-7 hours from Jagat
Expect typical high termperatures of about 24.6°C (76°F) and lows of about 8.6°C (47°F) in April.

Dharapani
Wed Apr 3 (day 3)

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.

Koto (2620 m)

About 5-6 hours from Dharapani
Expect typical high termperatures of about 20.7°C (69°F) and lows of about 4.7°C (40°F) in April.

Thu Apr 4 (day 4)

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 15.0°C (59°F) and lows of about -1.0°C (30°F) in April.

Fri Apr 5 (day 5)

Kyang (3820 m)

About 5-6 hours from Meta
Expect typical high termperatures of about 13.5°C (56°F) and lows of about -2.5°C (28°F) in April.

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 11.9°C (53°F) and lows of about -4.1°C (25°F) in April.

Sat Apr 6 (day 6)

Phugaon (4080 m)

Sun Apr 7 (day 7)

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.

Nar Phedi (3490 m)

About 7-8 hours from Phu
Expect typical high termperatures of about 15.5°C (60°F) and lows of about -0.5°C (31°F) in April.

Mon Apr 8 (day 8)

Nar (4110 m)

About 3.5-4.5 hours from Nar Phedi
Expect typical high termperatures of about 11.7°C (53°F) and lows of about -4.3°C (24°F) in April.

Tue Apr 9 (day 9)

Kang La (5306 m)

About 5 hours from Nar
Expect typical high termperatures of about 4.6°C (40°F) and lows of about -11.4°C (11°F) in April.

Ngawal (3650 m)

Expect typical high termperatures of about 14.5°C (58°F) and lows of about -1.5°C (29°F) in April.

Ngawal
Wed Apr 10 (day 10)

Manang (3540 m)

Expect typical high termperatures of about 15.2°C (59°F) and lows of about -0.8°C (31°F) in April.

Manang
Thu Apr 11 (day 11)

Yak Kharka (4020 m)

Expect typical high termperatures of about 12.3°C (54°F) and lows of about -3.7°C (25°F) in April.

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 9.2°C (49°F) and lows of about -6.8°C (20°F) in April.

Thorung Phedi
Fri Apr 12 (day 12)

Thorung High Camp (4830 m)

Expect typical high termperatures of about 7.4°C (45°F) and lows of about -8.6°C (17°F) in April.

Thorung High Camp

Thorung La (5416 m)

Expect typical high termperatures of about 3.9°C (39°F) and lows of about -12.1°C (10°F) in April.

Thorung La

Muktinath (3800 m)

Expect typical high termperatures of about 13.6°C (56°F) and lows of about -2.4°C (28°F) in April.

Muktinath
Sat Apr 13 (day 13)
Shared vehicle from Muktinath to Jomsom (Not Included)

Estimated cost: $8.00
Travel time: about 2 hours
Also possible to trek to Jomsom in about 6 hours
Please pay the fare for your guide & porter (if you have hired one)

Jomsom (2760 m)

Expect typical high termperatures of about 19.8°C (68°F) and lows of about 3.8°C (39°F) in April.

Jomsom
Sun Apr 14 (day 14)
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 31.4°C (89°F) and lows of about 15.4°C (60°F) in April.

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

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