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Nar-Phu Valley and Thoroung La Pass Trek

Duration: 
21 Days
Altitude: 
5,416m (17,764 ft)
Difficulty: 
Strenuous
Holiday Style: 
Lodge-to-lodge trek
Starts/Ends: 
In Kathmandu

Holiday Overview

Holiday Overview

Nar-Phu Valley and Thoroung-La Pass trek is one of the off the beaten track treks in the Annapurna region. Two Tibetan style isolated villages: Nar and Phu are major highlights of the trek along with Kang La Pass (5,320m) and Thoroung La Pass (5,416m). Nar-Phu Valley is also known as hidden valley and it is famous of for unique rock formation and rugged landscape. People of Nar-Phu Valley practice Tibetan Buddhism. Prayer flags, chortens, mani walls and prayers wheels are seen throughout the trek.

The trip begins with a scenic drive to Jagat, the trailhead of Nar-Phu Valley trek. The trek includes two highest passes: Kang La Pass and Thoroung La Pass. Eventually, the trip ends with a scenic flight to Pokhara from Jomsom, which offers magnificent views of Mt. Annapurna I (8,091), Dhaulagiri (8,167m), Niligir and Mt. Fishtail.

      Holiday Highlights

  • Experience Tibetan culture and lifestyle
  • Enjoy breathtaking mountain vista
  • Cross over Kang-La and Thoroung-La passes
  • Explore remote part of the Annapurna
  • Visit ancient Tibetan style villages: Nar & Phu

Holiday Summary

  • Day 1              International arrival in Kathmandu
  • Day 2             Holiday briefing and city sightseeing
  • Day 3/19       On the trek
  • Day 20           Return to Kathmandu
  • Day 21           Trip concludes and international departure

Day-to-day Brief Itinerary

Day 1: 
International arrival in Kathmandu
Altitude: 
1,350m
Destination: 
Kathmandu
Day 2: 
Explore World Heritage Sites of Kathmandu
( Altitude: 1,350m, Duration: 4-5 hours )
Duration: 
4-5 hours
Altitude: 
1,350m
Destination: 
Kathmandu
Day 3: 
Drove to Jagat
( Altitude: 1,300m, Duration: 6-7 hours )
Duration: 
6-7 hours
Altitude: 
1,300m
Destination: 
Jagat
Day 4: 
Trek to Dharapani
( Altitude: 1,860m, Duration: 5-6 hours )
Duration: 
5-6 hours
Altitude: 
1,860m
Destination: 
Dharapani
Day 5: 
Trek to Koto
( Altitude: 2,600m, Duration: 5-6 hours )
Duration: 
5-6 hours
Altitude: 
2,600m
Destination: 
Koto
Day 6: 
Trek to Singenge Dharmashala
( Altitude: 3,230m, Duration: 5-6 hours )
Duration: 
5-6 hours
Altitude: 
3,230m
Destination: 
Singenge Dharmashala
Day 7: 
Trek to Nar Phedi
( Altitude: 3,560m, Duration: 5-6 hours )
Duration: 
5-6 hours
Altitude: 
3,560m
Destination: 
Nar Phedi
Day 8: 
Trek to Kyang
( Altitude: 3,887m, Duration: 5-6 hours )
Duration: 
5-6 hours
Altitude: 
3,887m
Destination: 
Kyang
Day 9: 
Trek to Phu Village
( Altitude: 4,080m, Duration: 5-6 hours )
Duration: 
5-6 hours
Altitude: 
4,080m
Destination: 
Phu Village
Day 10: 
Explore Nar Village
( Altitude: 4,080m, Duration: 2-3 hours )
Duration: 
2-3 hours
Altitude: 
4,080m
Destination: 
Phu Village
Day 11: 
Trek to Yughat
( Altitude: 3,880m, Duration: 5-6 hours )
Duration: 
5-6 hours
Altitude: 
3,880m
Destination: 
Yughat
Day 12: 
Trek to Kang La Phedi
( Altitude: 4,620m, Duration: 6-7 hours )
Duration: 
6-7 hours
Altitude: 
4,620m
Destination: 
Kang La Phedi
Day 13: 
Cross Kangla Pass (5,320m) and trek to Ngawal
( Altitude: 3,660m, Duration: 7-8 hours )
Duration: 
7-8 hours
Altitude: 
3,660m
Destination: 
Ngawal
Day 14: 
Trek to Manang
( Altitude: 3,540m, Duration: 2-3 hours )
Duration: 
2-3 hours
Altitude: 
3,540m
Destination: 
Manang
Day 15: 
Trek to Ledar
( Altitude: 4,200m, Duration: 4-5 hours )
Duration: 
4-5 hours
Altitude: 
4,200m
Destination: 
Ledar
Day 16: 
Trek to Thoroung High Camp (4,880m)
( Altitude: 4,880m, Duration: 5-6 hours )
Duration: 
5-6 hours
Altitude: 
4,880m
Destination: 
Trek to High Camp
Day 17: 
Cross over the Thoroung La Pass (5,416m) and trek to Muktinath
( Altitude: 3,800m, Duration: 6-7 hours )
Duration: 
6-7 hours
Altitude: 
3,800m
Destination: 
Muktinath
Day 18: 
Trek to Jomsom via Kagbeni
( Altitude: 2,750m, Duration: 5-6 hours )
Duration: 
5-6 hours
Altitude: 
2,750m
Destination: 
Jomsom
Day 19: 
Fly to Pokhara and explore around
( Altitude: 820m, Duration: 25 minute )
Duration: 
25 minute
Altitude: 
820m
Destination: 
Pokhara
Day 20: 
Fly to Kathmandu
( Altitude: 1,350m, Duration: 30 minute )
Duration: 
30 minute
Altitude: 
1,350m
Destination: 
Kathmandu
Day 21: 
Trip concludes and International departure

What's Included

  • All ground transfers as specified in the itinerary
  • Hotel accommodations (3 Nights in Kathmandu and 2 Nights in Pokhara) on twin sharing basis with breakfast
  • City sightseeing in Kathmandu with all applicable entry fees
  • Jomsom-Pokhara-Kathmandu flight fares
  • Local lodge accommodation during the trek
  • 3 meals (Breakfast, lunch and dinner) and tea/coffee during the trek
  • Trek permit and all other necessary paper works
  • An experienced English-speaking trek leader (trekking guide) and porters to carry luggage (2 trekkers: 1 porter) including their salary, insurance, equipment, food and lodging
  • First Aid Medical kit
  • Visit Kailash Treks’ duffel bag

What's not Included

  • Nepal visa fee
  • International flight fares from/to home
  • Travel and medical insurances, which must cover the cost of emergency land/air evacuation
  • Lunch and dinners in Kathmandu and Pokhara
  • Extra night hotel and meals in Kathmandu in the event of late departure and early arrival caused by unforeseen circumstances, e. g. road blockade due to landslide and vehicular strike
  • Pure personal trekking gears
  • Horse rental for personal ride
  • Pure personal nature expenses, e. g. bar bills, mineral water, telephone, WIFI, laundry and etc.
  • Any other costs not specified in the itinerary, but may incur due to unforeseen circumstance
  • Guide and porter tips

Holiday Extensions

Following extensions are available to add on your itinerary either before or after the trek.

  1. Tiger & Rhino Watching Tour in Chitwan National Park
  2. Tiger Watching Tour in Bardia National Park
  3. Birdwatching Holiday in Koshi Tappu

     Contact us for further information and best price

Date & Price

Arrival in Kathmandu
Departure from Kathmandu
Availability
Tour Cost
15 October 2023
4 November 2023
Space Available
22 October 2023
11 November 2023
Space Available
5 November 2023
25 November 2023
Space Available
12 November 2023
2 December 2023
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