Oct 14 - Oct 26, 2026 | Change

Nar Phu Besi Sahar Start trek (13 days)
Annapurna Region, Nepal

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Highlights: Bahundanda, Phugaon, Nar, and Kang La

Difficulty: challenging
Nar Phu
Starting at $794 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
+ $15 per person for restricted area permit processing
+ $42.25 per person for vat tax
+ $144 per person for permits
+ $158 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
  • Restricted Area Permit Processing
  • VAT Tax 13% Nepal Government Tax
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)

This trip has optional side trips. Would you like to see the options?

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 October

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October begins the most popular time to trek, with moderate temperatures, clear skies in the wake of the monsoon, and a low chance of rain and snow. In recent years, the monsoon rains have receded later with weather patterns typically stabilizing in mid-October. While the chance of snow is decreased, there is the possibility of a heavy snowfall at higher elevations. If ill-timed and prolonged, this can make it difficult to cross some passes.

At a glance
On average there are 4 days with precipitation in October. The highest point on the trek is Kang La at 5306 m. During October, expect high temperatures of around 3.6°C (38°F) and lows down to -10.4°C (13°F) at Kang La.

Nar Phu Besi Sahar Start Trek
(Elevation Profile)

Available Side Trips

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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 Oct 14 (day 1)

Kathmandu (1337 m)

Expect typical high termperatures of about 27.4°C (81°F) and lows of about 13.4°C (56°F) in October.

Kathmandu

Besi Sahar (800 m)

Expect typical high termperatures of about 30.6°C (87°F) and lows of about 16.6°C (62°F) in October.

Bhulbhule (840 m)

Expect typical high termperatures of about 30.4°C (87°F) and lows of about 16.4°C (62°F) in October.

Thu Oct 15 (day 2)

Bahundanda (1270 m)

About 3-4 hours from Bhulbhule.
Expect typical high termperatures of about 27.8°C (82°F) and lows of about 13.8°C (57°F) in October.

Bahundanda

Ghermu (1140 m)

About 2-3 hours from Bahundanda
Expect typical high termperatures of about 28.6°C (83°F) and lows of about 14.6°C (58°F) in October.

Syange (1080 m)

About a half hour from Ghermu or About 6-7 hours from Bhulbhule
Expect typical high termperatures of about 28.9°C (84°F) and lows of about 14.9°C (59°F) in October.

Syange
Fri Oct 16 (day 3)

Jagat (1290 m)

Expect typical high termperatures of about 27.7°C (82°F) and lows of about 13.7°C (57°F) in October.

Chamje (1410 m)

About 3-4 hours from Syange
Expect typical high termperatures of about 26.9°C (80°F) and lows of about 12.9°C (55°F) in October.

Chamje

Tal (1700 m)

About 2-3 hours from Chamje or about 5-7 hours from Syange
Expect typical high termperatures of about 25.2°C (77°F) and lows of about 11.2°C (52°F) in October.

Tal
Sat Oct 17 (day 4)

Dharapani (1960 m)

About 2-3 hours from Tal or about 5-6 hours from Chamje.
Expect typical high termperatures of about 23.6°C (74°F) and lows of about 9.6°C (49°F) in October.

Dharapani

Bagarchhap (2160 m)

Expect typical high termperatures of about 22.4°C (72°F) and lows of about 8.4°C (47°F) in October.

Koto (2620 m)

About 5-6 hours from Dharapani or about 7-8 hours from Tal.
Expect typical high termperatures of about 19.7°C (67°F) and lows of about 5.7°C (42°F) in October.

Sun Oct 18 (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 14.0°C (57°F) and lows of about 0.0°C (32°F) in October.

Mon Oct 19 (day 6)

Kyang (3820 m)

About 5-6 hours from Meta
Expect typical high termperatures of about 12.5°C (55°F) and lows of about -1.5°C (29°F) in October.

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 10.9°C (52°F) and lows of about -3.1°C (26°F) in October.

Tue Oct 20 (day 7)

Phugaon (4080 m)

Wed Oct 21 (day 8)

Kyang (3820 m)

Expect typical high termperatures of about 12.5°C (55°F) and lows of about -1.5°C (29°F) in October.

Nar Phedi (3490 m)

About 7-8 hours from Phu
Expect typical high termperatures of about 14.5°C (58°F) and lows of about 0.5°C (33°F) in October.

Thu Oct 22 (day 9)

Nar (4110 m)

About 3.5-4.5 hours from Nar Phedi
Expect typical high termperatures of about 10.7°C (51°F) and lows of about -3.3°C (26°F) in October.

Fri Oct 23 (day 10)

Kang La (5306 m)

About 5 hours from Nar
Expect typical high termperatures of about 3.6°C (38°F) and lows of about -10.4°C (13°F) in October.

Ngawal (3650 m)

About 7-8 hours via the Kang La from Nar
Expect typical high termperatures of about 13.5°C (56°F) and lows of about -0.5°C (31°F) in October.

Ngawal


If you are in a rush it is possible to catch a jeep hike all the way to Humde and catch a shared jeep to Besi Sahar the next day and reduce the trek by a day. Keep in mind there are fewer jeeps than leave from Chame.

Rating: | 1 review
Highlights: Manang, Muktinath, Thorung High Camp, and Thorung La
Difficulty: challenging
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.

Sat Oct 24 (day 11)

Chame (2710 m)

Expect typical high termperatures of about 19.1°C (66°F) and lows of about 5.1°C (41°F) in October.

Chame
Sun Oct 25 (day 12)
Shared vehicle from Chame to Besi Sahar (Not Included)

Estimated cost: $30.00
Travel time: about 8 hours
Please pay the fare for your guide & porter (if you have hired one)

Besi Sahar (800 m)

Expect typical high termperatures of about 30.6°C (87°F) and lows of about 16.6°C (62°F) in October.

Mon Oct 26 (day 13)
Public bus from Besi Sahar to Kathmandu (Not Included)

Estimated cost: $6.00
Travel time: about 6 hours
Please pay the fare for your guide & porter (if you have hired one)

Kathmandu (1337 m)

Expect typical high termperatures of about 27.4°C (81°F) and lows of about 13.4°C (56°F) in October.

Kathmandu
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Nov 1 - Nov 12, 2026  confirmed

Nar Phu (12 days)
Annapurna Region, Nepal

Public trek
1 confirmed trekker

$394 usd
For 1 person to join this trek
Guide & Permits Only
Includes guide and all required permits & entry fees:
$16.64 /day per person for guide
+ $15 per person for guide's insurance
+ $15 per person for restricted area permit processing
+ $19.50 per person for vat tax
+ $144 per person for permits

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