–›Na-Phu Valley and Tilicho (The highest lake in the world) Lake Trek
This is probably the best trek of Annapurna region and for those who want to explore hidden valley and trek off the beaten crossing through Challenging high passes like Masokanto La (5099m), Kangla pass (5200m) & Tilicho Pass (5230m) with beautiful Lake Tilicho.
Hidden by swirls of mountain mist ahead of us, from Kangla pass at 5200m the magnificent panorama view of Annapurna massif appears remote and forbidding. Our destination is the Nar-Phu valley, above the tree line on the upper limits of cultivation, in the very north of Manang district. It takes five hours reaching the pass that links Nar with Manang and three other Bhotia villages in the Nyershang down valley. Nowadays, Nar Phu has about 300 inhabitants who depend on livestock, unlike most Bhotia people, whose trading patterns changed drastically after the Nepali Government closed borders with Tibet, the people of Nar and Phu valley were least affected by this change. The tortuous path leading from the valley into Tibet had never made them dependent on the salt trade, and till today yak herding is the basis of their livelihood. The Nepal government'' recent decision to open up Nar and Phu to tourists has evoked little enthusiasm among the villagers, whose pastoral lifestyle continues.
Tilicho Lake is one of those places that have had next to mythic connotations. The Annapurna undoubtedly provides some of the world's best trekking routes, including as it does a greater variety of scenery and culture than can be found in any other comparable area. The route via Tilicho Lake and the two passes (Masokanto La 5099m and Tilicho Pass 5230m) that guard it from the Kaligandaki Valley beyond is still used and offers the adventurous and fit trekker high mountain scenery at its very best. After trekking about 4-5 days through Tilicho Lake and two beautiful but challenging pass of this region we end our trek at Jomsom where we catch our flight to Pokhara.
» Trip Outline
Trekking Days
21
Total days in Nepal
25
Trekking grade
04
Maximum Altitude
5200m
Best time
Spring : March to May
Autumn : September to November
Trekking Type
Camping Basis
walking per Day
5-6 Hours in average
» Where are you going?
Days
Programmes
Day 01
Kathmandu:
Pick up then Transfer to hotel and handle check in. Short briefing that afternoon followed by orientation walk. Overnight at hotel.
Day 02
Sight seeing:
Around Kathmandu valley: The holy place of Pashupatinath temple, Shoyambhunath temple, Boudhanath Stupa & Kathmandu Darbar Square), arrange the necessary permit for Trekking and Climbing. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 03
Kathmandu - Beshisahar (750m) / Bhulbhule / Ngadi
Duration: 6 hrs drive
Drive to Bhulbhule by private car / van. Trek to Nagdi (860m) walking about 2 hrs, view of Natti Chuli (7800m). Overnight at camp.
Day 04
Ngadi - Jagat (1400m)
Duration: 5 hrs trek
Gradual walk and the village are still inhabited by Bho Tiya (Tibetan) traders. Views of HymlalChuli and BaudhaSummit. Overnight at camp.
Day 05
Jagat - Dharapani (1943m)
Duration: 6 hrs trek
Progress through the Marshyangdi valley, passing through the Chamje (1430m), Tal (1700m) and Karte village at (1850m). Overnight at camp.
Day 06
Dharapani - Koto (2600m).
Duration: 5 hrs trek.
The district headquarters of Manang. Passing through large blue pine, hemlocks and birches on the subtropical forest and the villages Bagarchhap (2160), Lata – Marang (2400m) and KotoQuarter (2600m). Overnight at camp.
Day 07
Start Restricated Area Trek: Trek to Chhacha (3200m). Overnight at camp.
Day 08
Trek to Meta (3700m). Overnight at camp.
Day 09
Trek to Phu. Overnight at camp.
Day 10
Rest day at Phu. Overnight at camp.
Day 11
Hike around Phu valley. Overnight at camp.
Day 12
Trek to Yak Kharka. Overnight at camp.
Day 13
Trek to Panggi Pass. Overnight at camp.
Day 14
Trek to above Nar (4000m). Overnighat at camp.
Day 15
Trek to Youingar. Overnight at camp.
Day 16
Trek to Kangla Pass (5322m). Overnight at camp.
Day 17
Trek to Manang (3351m). Overnight at camp.
Day 18
Trek to Khangsar Khola (3734m). Overnight at camp.
Day 19
Khangsar - Tilicho Base camp (4140m). Overnight at camp.
Day 20
Tilicho Base Camp -Tilicho Lake (4920m). Overnight at camp.
Day 21
Nama Phu (3510m) via Meso Kanto La (5099m). Overnight at camp.
Day 22
Nama Phu – Jomsome (2713m). Overnight at camp.
Day 23
Jomsome to Pokhara 25 minutes by flight. Overnight at hotel.
Day 24
Morning catch the bus (flight) to Kathmandu. Transfer to the Hotel. And free for the shopping.
Day 25
Departure: Drop to international airport foryour next destination.
Camping (twin sharing tow men tent) / dining tent, toilet tent
Meals (3 meals / B.L.D) while on the trek
Experienced English speaking guide / leader, necessary experience local helpers
All program according to itineraries on full board
Wages, food, accommodation, equipment, insurance and other facilities to staffs
Package excludes:
Nepal entry visa fee per person US$30 only
Travel insurance
Medical evacuation in case of emergency
Domestic airfare
Personal expenses
All bar bill
Expenses of personal nature i.e. soft/hard drinks, tips etc
International airport tax US$24 per person only
Note:
Given itinerary is suitable for keen walkers who are able to walk for 4-5 hours in a day, As you are traveling in a remote mountain region, we can not guarantee the weather condition, it could be change unexpected. The itinerary can be customized according to your duration of holiday. Similarly hotel can be upgraded or downgraded depend on your budget. There will be experience Nepali leader or guide and helpers. The guides and their helpers’ assistants will try to ensure that the trip runs according to plan, but please be prepared to be flexible if necessary.
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