Annapurna via Nar and Phu village and Tilicho Lake

Arrive in Kathmandu:
Welcome at airport and transfer to Hotel
Accommodation: Hotel on BB plan
Briefing in the evening

Kathmandu – Beshishar- Jagat(1310)-Dharapani (1960m)
Early morning departure to beshishar, transfer to Dharapani by Jeep
While driving we can see the beautiful country side of Nepal. If are lucky, we might see the Himalayan massifs: Langtang, Ganesh Himal, Manaslu, Annapurnas.
Transfer: 6hrs + 4 hrs (Dharapani)

Dharapani –Danaque-Koto – (2600m)
From Dharapani village we follow the Marsangdi River and arrive at Bhargarchap, the prayer flags and stone carved with mantras welcome us. Manaslu comes to view from Danaque. After a steep climb, and walking through the rhododendron forest we arrive at Timang village. The next settlement is Koto, the entre point to Nar and Phu Tibetan village.
Walking hour: 5hrs
Elevation positive: 900m
Elevation Negative:-230m
Accommodation: lodge

Koto –Dharamsala (3230m) - Metha (3560m)
From the koto village, we leave the classic Annapurna trail, we enter the Nar Phu valley, and the trail becomes narrow which leads us to the Tibetan boarder. We walk along the right bank of Nar Phu River. The path has been carved out the cliff. Before arriving in Dharmasala, we'll pass through pine forests, rivers, and suspension bridges. We have an amazing view of Lamjung Himal.
After walking for a while and a steep climb we reach the Metha village. The view of Annapurna, lamjung is mesmerizing.
Walking hour: 7 hors
Elevation positive: + 1300m
Elevation Negative:-300m
Accommodation: homestay

Day 5: Metha – Phu Gaon (4050)
Metha village a brief history with Tibet, there used to be a settlement of Khampa (Tibetan warrior) after the annexation of Tibet. The Tibetan plateau is also the place for the Himalayan medicinal plant. Village goes to high pasture land to search the medicinal plants.
The trail leads us to Phu gaon along the Phu River. After walking a while, crossing some torrent we arrive at Chaku. We cross the lyapache khola and arrive at Kyang pastureland. The manis and Chorten reminds us the influence of Tibetan Buddhism in the Valley. A beautiful trail lead us the Phu gaon. The Tashi Lhakhang Gompa dominated the Phu village.
Walking hour: 7
Elevation positive: + 1100m
Elevation negative: - 700m
Accommodation: Lodge

Phu gaon –Tashi lhakhang Gompa –phu gaon (3800m)
In the morning we visit the Tashi Lha khang gompa, one of the oldest monasteries in the region.
Waking hour: 3hrs
Elevation positive: + 200m
Elevation negative: -200m

Phu gaon - Chyakhu- NarPhedi –Nar village (4110m)
We descend and ascend multiple times to come to Nar phedi, we cross the river and climb up to the Nar village. We are welcome by the Tibetan prayer flags, stupas, Rigsum Chorten, mani walls. The Nar village is an example of the nomadic life of the Tibetan people.
Walking hour: 8 hours
Elevation positive: +1100m
Elevation negative: - 900m

Nar –Kangla phedi (4620) –Kang la pass (5320) - Ngawal (3670m)
We start early in the morning, as we have a long walk a head. The path to Kangla phedi is a gradual ascend. After the Phedi we have a steep climb to the Kang la pass. We walk through rocks and moraine. From the pass we have 360 degree of the Mountain. Finally we descend down to the beautiful Ngawal village.
Walking hour: 8-9 hours
Elevation positive: +1200m
Elevation: - 1700m

Ngawal – Braga- Manang (3500m)
We descend down to the Manang valley, walking through the pine forest. We arrive at Braga village. It’s a typical village of Manang. We visit its beautiful monastery which dates back to 12 century. We follow the trail and arrive at Manang.
Walking hours: 5hrs
Elevation Positive: +255
Elevation Negative:-350m
Accommodation: Lodge

Manang – acclimatization day
Today, we have a full day rest to be acclimatized to altitude.
Note: we can do a hike towards the Gangapurna Glacier and visit the manang village.
Accommodation: lodge

Manang- Khangsar – Tilicho Base camp (4150m)
After a 10 min work from Manang villge, we come to a junction; we follow the left trail and cross the suspension bridge. After a gradual ascend we came to Khansar village the last village of Manang. The village has a splendid on the Annapurna, Gangapurna and the tilicho barrier. As we continue our trek, walking through the moraine, we arriveat Shree Kharka. The small hamlets posses some lodge for the trekkers. The trail has been recently upgraded. Continuation to the base camp of Tilicho by taking a path traced on the side in sandy slopes. We arrive at TILICHO base camp, a small hamlet too.
Walking hour: 8 hrs
Elevation positive: + 900m
Elevation negative: -200m
Accommodation: Lodge

Tilicho Base camp – Tilicho Lake (4920m) - Shree Kharka (4100m)
Early morning, we headed to the lake; we walk through the moraine for a while, after we have a steep climb to the pass. We are surrounded by Khangsar kang, the Tilicho barrier and other mountains. We admire the high mountain landscape between summit, glacier and turquoise lake. The color of the lake is turquoise blue. Finally, the long descend begin to Shre Kharka.
Walking Hour: 8 hrs
Elevation positive: +900m
Elevation Negative: -1400m
Accommodation: Lodge

Shree Kharka – Yak Kharka (4050m) - leder (4200m)
The trail descends down to Thorang khola. We walk through the alpine forest. We met the classic Annarpurna circuit near Yak Kharka. A small hamlet, along the barrier of Chulu east. The place used to be the summer camp for the Yak herder. We continue our hike to Leder.
Walking hour: 5 hrs
Elevation positive: 670m
Elevation Negative: - 400m
Accommodation: Lodge

Leder –Thorang Phedi (4500m)-High camp (4880m)
Today, we go to high camp. Walking slowly and drinking sufficient amount of water is a must. The path crosses pastureland of yaks, alternating ascents and descents. On our way we might see the wild animals. We are surrounded by snow Cave Mountain on the horizon. We progress slowly to the foot of the throng la. We are at throng Phedi. We have a steep climb after phedi. We are at High camp
Walking hours: 5 hrs
Elevation positive: 920m
Elevation negative:-100m
Accommodation: lodge

High Camp – Thorang- la – Muktinath (3800m)
We start early, After High camp, the trail ascends gradually. Everybody take their time to climb. As we are not in rush nor there is any competition. The Thorang la pass (5416m) is dominated by the Khatung kang and yakawa kang. On the other side is Mustang. The region is dominated by Dhaulagiri and Niligiri Himal. This is the rain shaded region of Nepal. We admire the dry landscape and the Kaligandaki River. After a long descend we came to Muktinath. Hinduistes, Buddhists comes to visit the Muktinath sactuary.
Walking hour: 9 hrs
Elevation positive: +950m
Elevation Negative: -1750m
Accommodation: Lodge

Muktinath –lupra –Jomsom (2750m)
As we leave the Muktinath village. We follow the trial which passes through a pass to Lupra village. Lupra village where Bon Religion still exist in Mustang. The Bon used to be the ancient region of Tibet. The village has still managed to keep its charm despite the development projects. We follow the windy route of Muktinath to arrive the Jomsom.
Walking hour: 5 hours
Elevation Positive: +150m
Elevation Negative:-1100m

Jomsom –Pokhara
Early morning flight to Pokhara. Free day in Pokhara
Accommodation: Lodge

Pokhara – Kathmandu
Flight to Kathmandu, visit of Pashupatinath, Buddha

Kathmandu: visit day
Sightseen of Patan, Khokana and Bhaktapur

Departure
Transfer to Airport for departure: