This Narphu trek with Tilicho Lake route is specially tailored itinerary that uniquely combines Nar (or Naar) and Phu villages that fall under the newly opened Narphu route in the eastern part of Annapurna Conservation Area. The Narphu route separates from Koto of the Annapurna Round trail, heading to east crossing the Marshyangdi River encompasses the famous and iconic trekking peak; named Pisang of 6091m/19981ft and passing several enchanting villages remained isolating from centuries in the Himalayan foothills of the Manang District. The trail joins again the Annapurna Circuit busy route descending the Kangla pass for a week to 10 days period; is a significantly delightful adventure to do.
Narphu Area as falls under the Restricted Area which means visitors can go only after obtaining the designated trek permits from the Government of Nepal, Ministry of Home Affairs. You will have to process your trek permit through a registered trekking agency and there should be minimum 2 people traveling together. The royalty for the trek permit has been arranged as US $ US $ 75 to 90 per person per week; depending on which season you’re conducting your trip.
Let your trekking itinerary to plan by Alpine Exodus that will do the best to fit your traveling within a week’s period so you’re entitled to pay just one week’s fee. But of course your physical fitness, ability to hike in a day, elevation acclimatization condition etc are the crucial issues. If you can walk healthily, it is possible to compromise the walking hours, but still enjoying on a trekking tour is very important. So, we’re open to discuss and find out the best for you! The restricted point starts from Koto ahead to until the Kangla Pass descend.
Trip Type: Trekking/hiking/exploration,
Group Size: min 2 pax, max 15-17 people,
Locations: East of Manang Valley, Annapurna Conservation Area,
Trip duration: 16 to 22 day (shorter itinerary is available upon request),
Max altitude: 5416m/17764ft.
Season: Autumn, Spring,
Overview
This trek specially tailored that uniquely combines Nar (or Naar) and Phu areas – going off from Koto to avoid the road construction along the Annapurna Round classical trail with Tilicho Lake after Manang and completes a mega adventure by the Annapurna Himalayas having arrived to Jomsom. This phenomenal adventurous circuit was given birth when the existence of the road on Annapurna Round trail was upsetting trekkers. We guides and local expertise engaged into uncovering and discovering together resulted this world famous journey that makes everyday superb vistas of the giant Himalayan peaks as well as welcomes you to visit some of the isolated settlements in the Himalayan laps around great Annapurnas. This entire trip gives great many options to your adventure. If you are a trekking party with sufficient equipment and reasonable fitness, you may include the Four Great passes (La) all higher than 5000 meter on your journey! The passes are Phu La (pass) of 5050 m/ 16564 ft, Naar La of 5400 m/17712 ft, Kang La of 5320 m/17450 ft and the Mesokanto La (5099 m/16725 ft) all extremely scenic and super joyous. And the others who are looking for the regular adventure as of classical Annapurna Round trek, be based on the given program.
