Annapurna, Nar Phu & Tilicho Lake

Trip Facts

Trip Code EY-NP-AR-TR-005
Trip Duration 22 Days
Destination Nepal
Grade Very Hard
Activity Trekking
Maximum Altitude 5100 m.
Starts From Kathmandu
Ends At Kathmandu
Minimum travellers 3

Trek into the rugged heart of the Annapurna range. Explore the remote Nar Phu region and cross the Kang La (5100m) Camp at Tilicho Lake (4900m), the highest lake for its size in the world Cross the Mesokanto La for sweeping views to Nilgiri and Dhaulagiri peaks.

Enjoy a fully supported camping based trek, with three hearty meals prepared daily by our cooks wonder at the majesty of the highest mountain range on earth during flights from Jomson to Pokhara & Kathmandu Immerse yourself in Kathmandu and visit the Hindu shrine at Pashupatinath and the giant Buddhist stupa at Boudhanath With two remote passes, a high altitude lake and impressive views of some of the world’s highest mountains.

We ascend through the lower portion of the Annapurna region before turning into a secluded and rugged valley towards the villages of Nar and Phu. Well off the beaten path, we are rewarded with magnificent campsites, secluded villages and an awesome backdrop of peaks. After crossing the Kang La we enter the heart of the Annapurnas, camping alongside Tilicho Lake before crossing Mesokanto La.

Rugged, adventurous and rewarding, this is Himalayan trekking at its absolute finest.

Outline Itinerary

  • 1
    Day : 1 : Arrive in Kathmandu (1330m).
  • 2
    Day : 2 : In Kathmandu (1330m).
  • 3
    Day : 3 : Drive to Besisahar & Bhulbhule (approx. 7 hrs.) and commence trek to Nadi (1-2 hours).
  • 4
    Day : 4 : To Jagat (1340m) via Syange (1136m). Walk approx 6 hrs..
  • 5
    Day : 5 : To Dharapani (1870m). Walk approx. 6hrs..
  • 6
    Day : 6 : To Koto (2575m). Walk approx 5- 6 hrs..
  • 7
    Day : 7 : To Meta (3520m). Walk approx 8-9 hours.
  • 8
    Day : 8 : To Kyang (3800m). Walk approx 6 hours..
  • 9
    Day : 9 : To Phu (4100m) Walk approx 3 hours.
  • 10
    Day : 10 : In Phu.
  • 11
    Day : 11 : To Nar (4100m). Walk approx 8-9 hours..
  • 12
    Day : 12 : At Nar (4100m).
  • 13
    Day : 13 : To Kang La base (4460m). Walk approx. 2-3 hours..
  • 14
    Day : 14 : Cross Kang La (5100m) to Nyawal (3600m). Walk approx 5-6 hrs..
  • 15
    Day : 15 : To Braga (3450m) & Manang (3540m). Walk approx 3 hrs..
  • 16
    Day : 16 : Shree Kharka (4000m), walk approx 6 hrs..
  • 17
    Day : 17 : To Tilicho base (4100m). Walk approx 3-4 hrs..
  • 18
    Day : 18 : To Tilicho Lake (4900m). Walk approx 5-6 hours..
  • 19
    Day : 19 : Traverse Mesokanto La (5025m) to Kharka camp (3600m). Walk approx 8/9 hrs..
  • 20
    Day : 20 : To Jomsom (2670m). Walk approx 5 hours..
  • 21
    Day : 21 : Fly Jomsom to Pokhara and Kathmandu..
  • 22
    Day : 22 : Trip concludes Kathmandu..

Tour Timeline

  • 1
    Day : 1 : Arrive in Kathmandu (1330m).

  • 2
    Day : 2 : In Kathmandu (1330m).

  • 3
    Day : 3 : Drive to Besisahar & Bhulbhule (approx. 7 hrs.) and commence trek to Nadi (1-2 hours).

  • 4
    Day : 4 : To Jagat (1340m) via Syange (1136m). Walk approx 6 hrs..

  • 5
    Day : 5 : To Dharapani (1870m). Walk approx. 6hrs..

  • 6
    Day : 6 : To Koto (2575m). Walk approx 5- 6 hrs..

  • 7
    Day : 7 : To Meta (3520m). Walk approx 8-9 hours.

  • 8
    Day : 8 : To Kyang (3800m). Walk approx 6 hours..

  • 9
    Day : 9 : To Phu (4100m) Walk approx 3 hours.

  • 10
    Day : 10 : In Phu.

  • 11
    Day : 11 : To Nar (4100m). Walk approx 8-9 hours..

  • 12
    Day : 12 : At Nar (4100m).

  • 13
    Day : 13 : To Kang La base (4460m). Walk approx. 2-3 hours..

  • 14
    Day : 14 : Cross Kang La (5100m) to Nyawal (3600m). Walk approx 5-6 hrs..

  • 15
    Day : 15 : To Braga (3450m) & Manang (3540m). Walk approx 3 hrs..

  • 16
    Day : 16 : Shree Kharka (4000m), walk approx 6 hrs..

  • 17
    Day : 17 : To Tilicho base (4100m). Walk approx 3-4 hrs..

  • 18
    Day : 18 : To Tilicho Lake (4900m). Walk approx 5-6 hours..

  • 19
    Day : 19 : Traverse Mesokanto La (5025m) to Kharka camp (3600m). Walk approx 8/9 hrs..

  • 20
    Day : 20 : To Jomsom (2670m). Walk approx 5 hours..

  • 21
    Day : 21 : Fly Jomsom to Pokhara and Kathmandu..

  • 22
    Day : 22 : Trip concludes Kathmandu..

Price Includes

Flexible Additions

All our trekking options are completely flexible. We cater to your needs. Below are a list of service we offer and items that are generally not included in our prices.

  • Meals while trekking
  • Mountain guide
  • All mountain first aid equipment including altitude chamber & satellite phone
  • Entrance Fees
  • Porters
  • Insurance
  • Trekking Gear
  • Airport Transfers

Price Excludes

  • Tips for guides and porters
  • Bottled water, soft drinks or alcoholic drinks
  • Personal services like phones calls, laundry etc.
  • Sunscreen, toiletries and personal items

Please send an email to info@enchantedyatra.com for price.

For more information, please contact us at  info@enchantedyatra.com