Annapurna, Nar & Tilicho Lake
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Highlights
- Trek into the rugged heart of the Annapurna range
- Camp at the sacred Tilicho Lake (4900m), the highest lake for its size in the world
- Explore the remote Nar Phu region and immerse in Tibetan cultural history
- Cross the Kang La (5320m) and Mesokanto La (5121m) for sweeping views to Nilgiri and Dhaulagiri peaks
- Wonder at the majesty of the highest mountain range on earth during flights from Jomson to Pokhara & Kathmandu
- Explore Kathmandu
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- 19 breakfasts, 17 lunches and 17 dinners including all meals on trek valued at US$900
- Airport transfers if arriving on day 1 and 20 or if you booked pre/post tour accommodation at the Radisson through World Expeditions
- flight Jomsom/Pokhara/Kathmandu valued at approx. US$266
- an extra 5kg luggage allowance on Jomsom to Pokhara flight, total 20kg
- special permit US$70
- expert bilingual guide & medical kit
- good quality accommodation in Kathmandu
- use of a World Expeditions trek pack which includes a quality sleeping bag, down or fibre fill jacket and insulated mat (valued at over US$500)
- private air conditioned transportation
- porters to carry all personal and group equipment & porter's insurance
- souvenir World Expeditions kit bag
- accommodation in our fully serviced wilderness campsites
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Itinerary
You will be met by a representative of World Expeditions and transferred to the Radisson hotel. Remainder of the afternoon at leisure. A pre-trek briefing will be given around 4.30-5pm where arrangements will be made for the distribution of your kit bag, sleeping bag ...
From Kathmandu we drive along to the Kathmandu to Pokhara highway. We divert off the highway at the bustling town of Dumre. We follow the Marsyangdi valley to the village of Besi Sahar 820m on a plateau high above the river. Overnight: Eco Lodge
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We continue our drive along a dirt track that winds high above the Marsyandi river. We pass through secluded villages that once defined the route of the famous Annapurna Circuit trek to the village of Koto. Here you will be greeted by our staff and porters and prepare...
From Koto the trail diverts and follows the course of the Nar Phu river to our serene campsite – upper Koto camp – set amid pine forest at around 2750m. The rest of the day is free to take in views of Annapurna 2 (7932m) and the host of distant peaks that rise high into the Nar Phu region.
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We ascend the Nar Phu Khola where we enter spectacular gorge with impressive waterfalls before reaching the substantial settlement of Meta. The impressive chortens and mani walls provide a constant reminder that we are entering a Buddhist region close to the Tibetan border. Just beyond Meta we descend to our camp at Nar Phedi.
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Heading north up this immense valley, past the turn off to the west to the village of Nar, we are rewarded with a sense of serenity and exploration as we move further away from the defined trails of the lower Annapurna. Impressive peaks surround us, including Kang Gur...
We trek further up the valley as we slowly ascend to Phu. When compared to the more popular trails in the Annapurna region this is as wild and remote as you can get. An isolated settlement on the borderlands of Tibet. The whitewashed houses and ancient mani walls and chortens reflect a culture more in keeping with Tibet then Nepal.
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We return to our camp at Nar Phedi savouring the backdrop of peaks including distant views of Annapurna 2 on the far side of the Marsyangdi Valley.
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We gradually ascend to the settlement of Nar with its barely fields and extensive yak grazing that extend to the snowline. An opportunity to savour the pace of village life linked to the former trading ties between Manang (in the Marsyangdi Valley) and Phu and settlem...
A comparatively short stage to further acclimatise. Our camp affords magnificent views of the Damodar Range to the north while to the south west we appreciate snow bound peaks that form the Annapurna Range. The scant pasture and juniper fields leave little doubt that we are camping in the vicinity of 5000 metres.
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The Kang La is not an unduly difficult pass and you should be able to complete the ascent to the crest of the pass in 3 to 4 hours – sometimes less depending on snow conditions. An early start is imperative to gain magnificent views of the Annapurna Range to the west,...
We complete the short trek to Manang before ascending above isolated settlements to a well-defined ridge and verdant campsite at Shree Kharka. From camp there are birds eye views down the Manang Valley and across to the Kang La that we traversed two days ago.
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A short demanding stage. We head up valley before traversing a series of scree slopes. The final slope is far from stable and necessitates a tiring ascend high above the slope to reach the secluded camp and the base camp for Tilicho Lake.
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We start early morning to ensure breathtaking views east to Manaslu while a host of peaks including the Grand Barrier define the impressive northern ridge of the Annapurna Massif. We complee the steep ascend to the ridge overlooking Tilicho Lake. Reaching a vantage po...
After savouring the dimensions of the ice bound Tilicho La in the early morning light we commence our trek crossing the Eastern pass (5340m) before making our way towards to the base of the Mesokanta La. This stage offers unparalleled views of the high mountain countr...
An early start is imperative to complete the ascent to the Mesokanta La to ensure further dramatic views. The Nilgiri Himal provides a stunning backdrop while to the west Dhaulagiri massif completes this spectacular panorama. The Mesokanta La is normally under snow fo...
It’s a long descent to the Kali Gandaki river and Jomsom but the compensations of peering down the gorge – the deepest in the world where the river forges a path between the 8000 m peaks of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri are a fitting highlight to a magnificent trek. After ...
We board the early morning flight to Pokhara savouring magnificent views of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges. In Pokhara we connect with our flight to Kathmandu. Please Note: should the flight from Jomsom to Pokhara be cancelled due to inclement weather we will drive to Pokhara and connect with the flight to Kathmandu the following day.
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Today you have a full day to explore Kathmandu’s bustling streets and significant landmarks. You may wish to start by exploring the city’s two most important World Heritage Listed spiritual sites: Pashupatinath, Nepal’s most sacred Hindu temple and an important cremat...
After breakfast, arrangements cease unless further ones have been made. Those people travelling by aircraft to other destinations will be transferred to the airport.
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World Expeditions Reviews & Ratings
This was a wonderful trek as we got to remote villages and up onto a high plateau, both of which offered amazing views of the really high mountains
Our guide was excellent, very experienced and made sure we were well cared for. The rest of the team were also amazing, you couldn’t fault the cooking and service t...
This is a fantastic tour that will get you off the beaten track
We hardly saw any other trekkers until Manang & Lake Tilicho. The pace of the trek was really thought out to assist with acclimatisation. The remote camping at t...
Fantastic route with amazing and varied scenery
Our guide Binod and the whole team looking after us were amazing with truly unbelievable service in such a friendly manner. I would just note for people considering ...
Wonderful trek lead by Kirat Rai and his team
Very well organised, exceptional food & carefully managed even though we encountered lots of snow. Beautiful scenery & the most peaceful experience walking ...
Yet another outstanding adventure with WE! Our trip to the Annapurna, Nar, Phu and Tilicho lake region of Nepal was extraordinary and unlike any we had previously undertaken
This is a remote, wild, beautiful region inhabited by hospitable, generous, warm people. The trip logistics were excellent . Our fantastic leader - Binod- was consta...
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