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Nov 9 - Nov 21, 2026 | Change
Nar Phu
Besi Sahar Start
trek
(13 days)
Annapurna Region, Nepal
- With 1 Side Trip: Besi Sahar Start
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Highlights:
Bahundanda, Phugaon, Nar, and Kang La
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 $300.00 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
- Restricted Area Permit Processing
- VAT Tax 13% Nepal Government Tax
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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.
Weather Conditions in November
change startEarly November, along with late October, are the most popular times to trek in Nepal. Temperatures get cooler in November, but the skies get clearer and the chance of rain or snow interrupting your trek gets lower. At high altitudes, trekkers are rewarded with good views throughout the day.
At a glance
On average there are 1 day with precipitation in
November. The highest point on the trek is
Kang La at
5306 m. During
November, expect high temperatures of around
0.6°C (33°F)
and lows down to
-15.4°C (4°F)
at Kang La.
Nar Phu
Besi Sahar Start
Trek
(Elevation Profile)
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(13 days)
- 1 Side Trip: Besi Sahar Start
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| Mon Nov 9 (day 1) |
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Kathmandu (1337 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 24.4°C (76°F) and lows of about 8.4°C (47°F) in November. |
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Besi Sahar (800 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 27.6°C (82°F) and lows of about 11.6°C (53°F) in November. |
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Bhulbhule (840 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 27.4°C (81°F) and lows of about 11.4°C (53°F) in November. Overnight |
| Tue Nov 10 (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 Nov 11 (day 3) |
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Jagat (1290 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 24.7°C (76°F) and lows of about 8.7°C (48°F) in November. |
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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 Nov 12 (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 19.4°C (67°F) and lows of about 3.4°C (38°F) in November. |
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Koto (2620 m)
About 5-6 hours from Dharapani or about 7-8 hours from Tal. Overnight |
| Fri Nov 13 (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 Nov 14 (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 Nov 15 (day 7) |
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Phugaon (4080 m) Overnight |
| Mon Nov 16 (day 8) |
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Kyang (3820 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 9.5°C (49°F) and lows of about -6.5°C (20°F) in November. |
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Nar Phedi (3490 m)
About 7-8 hours from Phu Overnight |
| Tue Nov 17 (day 9) |
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Nar (4110 m)
About 3.5-4.5 hours from Nar Phedi Overnight |
| Wed Nov 18 (day 10) | |
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Kang La (5306 m)
About 5 hours from Nar |
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Ngawal (3650 m)
About 7-8 hours via the Kang La from Nar Overnight |
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| Thu Nov 19 (day 11) |
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Chame (2710 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 16.1°C (61°F) and lows of about 0.1°C (32°F) in November. Overnight |
| Fri Nov 20 (day 12) |
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Shared vehicle from Chame to Besi Sahar
(Not Included)
Estimated cost:
$30.00
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Besi Sahar (800 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 27.6°C (82°F) and lows of about 11.6°C (53°F) in November. Overnight |
| Sat Nov 21 (day 13) |
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Public bus from Besi Sahar to Kathmandu
(Not Included)
Estimated cost:
$6.00
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Kathmandu (1337 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 24.4°C (76°F) and lows of about 8.4°C (47°F) in November. |
Treks departing around Oct 28, 2026
Nov 1 - Nov 12, 2026 confirmed
Nar Phu
(12 days)
Annapurna Region,
Nepal
1 confirmed trekker
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