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Nar and Phu are the villages isolated but with wonderful landscapes and high rising Himalayas surrounding the villages. Surrounded by the giants in the lap of the Himalayas exist a wonderful lake, Tilicho Lake located at an altitude of 4,919 meters. A remarkable journey to these two wonderlands is all about Nar Phu valley trek with Tilicho Lake adventure. Nar and Phu were restricted areas and have been opened for the trekkers only since 2003. This unique path trekking combines the blend of high peaks and passes, remote villages, amazing rock and land formations and Himalayan cultures simultaneously. Because of the restriction in the areas, monasteries and valleys are still yet to be fully explored and has maintained an enigma. Crossing through challenging high passes of Kang La Pass (5,322 meters) and Mesokanta La Pass (5,300 meters), we also visit the world’s highest lake, Tilicho.
Nar Phu Valley trek with Tilicho Lake is an ideal trip for those trekkers who want to do trek in Annapurna Region, observing the marvelous Himalayan views and also want to avoid the crowded regions around Thorong La Pass. Nar Phu Tilicho Lake Trek areas have terrains similar to Tibet. Through this trek you spend a number of days exploring this region and visit the remote villages of Nar and Phu, as well as crossing the Kang La Pass offering you a fantastic views of the Annapurna, Lamjung and Manaslu peaks. Another attraction of the trek is the world’s highest lake Tilicho and Mesokanta La Pass. The route joins to the Annapurna Circuit from Nar Phu valley at Manang for a short period then continues onwards. Restricted Nar Phu valley combined with the most famous Tilicho lake trekking starts from Koto, Marshyangdi Valley and ends in the Jomsom, Kali Gandaki Valley.
Nar Phu Valley and Tilicho Lake Trekking Outline Itinerary
Day 1:Welcome to Kathmandu 1,400 m, Hotel
Day 2:Final trekking preparation with optional sightseeing, B, Hotel
Day 3:Drive from Kathmandu to Koto via Besisahar 2,600 m 8 hrs, BLD, Teahouse
Day 4:Trek from Koto to Meta 3,560 m 7 hrs, BLD, Teahouse
Day 5:Trek from Meta to Phu 4,080 m 7 hrs, BLD, Teahouse
Day 6:Rest and exploration day in Phu, BLD, Teahouse
Day 7:Trek from Phu to Nar Phedi 3,490 m 6 hrs, BLD, Teahouse
Day 8:Trek from Nar Phedi to Nar Village 4,110 m 3 hrs, BLD, Teahouse
Day 9:Trek from Nar to Ngawal 3,650 m via Kang La Pass (5,322m) 8 hrs, BLD, Teahouse
Day 10:Trek from Ngawal to Manang 3,519 m 6 hrs, BLD, Teahouse
Day 11:Rest day at Manang for local hike, BLD, Teahouse
Day 12:Trek from Manang to Tilicho Base Camp (4,150 m) 6 hrs, BLD, Teahouse
Day 13:Trek from Tilicho Base Camp to Tilicho Lake 4,919 m 5 hrs, BLD, Camping
Day 14:Trek from Tilicho Lake to Kaisang 3,510 m via Mesokanta La pass 5,300 m, BLD, Camping
Day 15:Trek from Kaisang to Jomsom 2,710 m, BLD, Teahouse
Day 16:Fly from Jomsom to Pokhara 900 m, B, Hotel
Day 17:Drive to Kathmandu, BD, Hotel
Day 18:Goodbye from Nepal, B, Flight.
Day 1: Welcome to Kathmandu 1,400 m, Hotel
‘Namaste! Welcome to Nepal, the land of natural and cultural beauty’. This is how you will be greeted by our staffs as soon as you come out of the airport gate in Kathmandu. Hotel transfer will be followed.
Day 2: Final trekking preparation with optional sightseeing, B, Hotel
Our guide will meet you to brief regarding the whole journey. Documentation and all other things are also sorted out today. You can opt to go explore the historical and cultural Kathmandu valley today.
Day 3: Drive from Kathmandu to Koto via Besisahar 2,600 m 8 hrs, BLD, Teahouse
Scenic drive early morning to Besisahar and continue further until you arrive in Koto. The trail goes along the classic Annapurna circuit trekking route after Besisahar so you will enjoy the ride forgetting the bumpy and challenging drive.
Day 4: Trek from Koto to Meta 3,560 m 7 hrs, BLD, Teahouse
The long day trekking today leads us through the scattered villages, pine forests, suspension bridges and the streams. As we cross the river, Nar Phu valley starts and for the last part, climb steep uphill to get to the beautiful village, Meta which offers us the breathtaking views of Annapurna II and Lamjung Himal.
Day 5: Trek from Meta to Phu 4,080 m 7 hrs, BLD, Teahouse
The trail in this amazing day lead us through the ridge proving the good view of the Nar Phedi monastery. Along the way, you will see the remnants of two ruined forts of the Khampa settlement. We further walk past the Phu river and continue until arriving at Phu village.
Day 6: Rest and exploration day in Phu, BLD, Teahouse
Enjoy the resting day in Phu village by exploring around. Either stay behind to learn about the rich local culture or hike to Himlung Himal (7,125 m) base camp for an extra challenge. Please know that journey to Himlung base camp takes a long day walk.
Day 7: Trek from Phu to Nar Phedi 3,490 m 6 hrs, BLD, Teahouse
Retrace the original route back down to Meta and continue to Nar Phedi for the overnight stay. Do the worshipping and get the blessing from the Lama in Nar Phedi monastery.
Day 8: Trek from Nar Phedi to Nar Village 4,110 m 3 hrs, BLD, Teahouse
On this gentle waking day, walk for few hours to get to the Nar village. One can get the mind blowing view of Pisang peak from the village. Explore around the village and get closer to the local cultures and lifestyles.
Day 9: Trek from Nar to Ngawal 3,650 m via Kang La Pass (5,322m) 8 hrs, BLD, Teahouse
After getting good rest in Nar village, this day is going to be challenging as we cross the high altitude pass Kang La pass to get to Ngawal where we spend the night. Though not easy but once getting to the top, the panoramic view of the Annapurna massifs you will get will make you forget all those hardship. Ngawal lies in the Upper Pisang and is a part of the most popular Annapurna circuit route.
Day 10: Trek from Ngawal to Manang 3,519 m 6 hrs, BLD, Teahouse
Bravo! You've done it well so some surprising views for you in this amazing day. Enjoy the early morning sunrise view and descend down to the flatland and continue via old-Tibetan village Braga to get to the scenic Manang village, the last well-developed town in the district.
Day 11: Rest day at Manang for local hike, BLD, Teahouse
Very necessary acclimatizing day is here. You have many choices which you can do today. Visit to Gangapurna glacier and the lake, Ice Lake, Milarepa Cave and more. Later in the night, go to see the movies about mountaineering or learning about the AMS.
Day 12: Trek from Manang to Tilicho Base Camp (4,150 m) 6 hrs, BLD, Teahouse
After having a nice rest in Manang, continue your journey to get to Tilicho base camp. After crossing Shree Kharka with some uphills, we will also get through the landslide slopes and some narrow paths to go further. Don't forget to look out for the falling stones. It may be caused by the Himalayan musk deer or the blue sheep.
Day 13: Trek from Tilicho Base Camp to Tilicho Lake 4,919 m 5 hrs, BLD, Camping
We know that you had the sleepless night in the base camp because of excitement {or also altitude maybe}, yet to add some more sugar in the trip today, we will trek towards Tilicho Lake. We will camp right after the lake in the lap of Tilicho peak.
Day 14: Trek from Tilicho Lake to Kaisang 3,510 m via Mesokanta La pass 5,300 m, BLD, Camping
Today is the most awaited day of our whole trekking journey and also the toughest day. We will be crossing Mesokanta La pass while feasting the views of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri massifs on the pass. As we walk towards Kaisang to spend our last camping night, we will see the differences in the terrain that we passed through earlier on and the one we are facing now. Gentle descent to Kaisang for the night.
Day 15: Trek from Kaisang to Jomsom 2,710 m, BLD, Teahouse
Finally in the end, we have come to the conclusion of our trek, ending at Jomsom. Jomsom is one of the most beautiful destinations in Nepal and is the district headquarter of magnificent Mustang with majestic Dhaulagiri and Nilgiri forming the backdrop. There’s a lot to see between Kaisang and Jomsom so enjoy the descent day today while exploring the region. It will be our last night in the mountain so drinks on you to celebrate our victory. ;)
Day 16: Fly from Jomsom to Pokhara 900 m, B, Hotel
Storing all of those beautiful memories inside our brain of our remarkable journey in the Annapurna region of Nepal, we will take the first flight to Pokhara. Very popular city in whole Nepal, Pokhara awaits you to share the love and beauty. Enjoy the city in this relaxing day.
Day 17: Drive to Kathmandu, BD, Hotel
After spending wonderful moments in the lake city Pokhara, it’s time for us to drive back to Kathmandu, the capital city.
Day 18: Goodbye from Nepal, B, Flight.
For sure, we are going to miss the Nar Phu valley with Tilicho lake trekking adventure moments that we spent together. It has been lovely, traveling with you. Cannot wait to do the next Himalayan adventure with you in Nepal. Good bye.
Kathmandu airport pick up and drop services
Nature Lovers Treks and Tours’ staffs will pick you up from the airport as per your flight arrival time and similarly drop you off in the airport for international departure according to your flight schedule. During arrival, please don’t forget to look for your name placard hold by the team, outside the airport arrival gate. Our staff will be impatiently waiting for your arrival to greet you and warmly welcome you in Nepal. ‘NAMASTE’ is the foremost and the most commonly used greeting word in Nepal which you will hear from our staff at the very first moment you meet him.
Customized Trips and Trip departure
Nar Phu Valley and Tilicho Lake Trekking departs from Kathmandu as per our fixed departure dates. You can join any available fixed departure groups if you are a solo or small group travelers if you wish to, when the trips cannot be customized.
But if you are in a private group, fixed departure dates are not suitable for you and so you need to choose your own dates and packages, when you can customize the trek as per your travel needs. For further information, please kindly contact your own friendly neighbor, Nature Lovers Treks and Tours.
Accommodations in Kathmandu, Pokhara and during trek
You will be staying in the 3 star hotel in Kathmandu and Pokhara while in the teahouse lodges and tented camps during the trek.
Nature Lovers Treks and Tours has the best accommodation arrangement for you from the beginning to the end. We believe after the tough walking day, everyone deserves the proper rest and the right ambience to relax and chill. Therefore, our choice of accommodation is the best when it comes to the trekking days. The rooms will be clean and comfy. Our entire accommodations will be on twin-sharing basis as you can see, so you have to let us know if others; let’s say if you want triple or quadruple sharing or if you want a double bed, etc. There will be extra charge for the single supplement. Similarly, you will have the proper comfy tents during camping days.
If you wish to change the accommodation category to a better ones in Kathmandu and Pokhara, please let us know and we can change it for you on added cost.
Route Map and Company T-shirt
Nature Lovers Treks and Tours offers you a complimentary trekking map and the company t-shirts.
Safe Drinking Water during Nar Phu Valley and Tilicho Lake Trekking
Hydrating yourself is the most important thing to do during the trek. You should drink at least 3 liters of water every day or more. The main reason is to avoid the altitude sickness and to avoid other health issues. Nature Lovers Treks and Tours provides you water purification tablets or liquids to purify the water in the mountains. You can even buy mineral water or boiled water on extra cost.
Your trekking guides and porters
Nature Lovers Treks and Tours has the best guides and porters in the whole tourism industry. We can guarantee you on that. Ask yourselves a question. What do you look for in a guide and a porter? Are they fully insured and are they paid well? Well, they are the staffs of Nature Lovers Treks and Tours so they are hundred percent happy with their treatment by the company. They are experienced, licensed and knowledgeable in the field. They are well paid and fully insured for their journey as well as for the medicals.
Now, let’s talk about our backbones. The leader or a guide should have a significant knowledge in the climbing and trekking so that he can wonderfully and safely lead you, clearing any obstacles on the way. We, Nature Lovers Treks and Tours can proudly say that our guides (climbing, assistant, trekking guide) are highly qualified for the role. They are fully trained, experienced and licensed. They have undergone through a whole lot of training to make themselves useful in various situations and to make your journey a smooth and pleasant one.
Our guide knows the local areas, the cultures, the traditions and the lifestyles much more than anyone do. Some of the things he tells you, might even be hard to find in the travel guide books. Depending upon the situations and weather conditions, the daily plans might change slightly which when happens, he will inform you beforehand. You should always be flexibly ready to accommodate to your guides’ instructions. Let him know if you have any health problems as well since he will act accordingly to the situation. Depending upon the group size, we will also provide you assistant guides and extra Sherpas if needed.
Our porters are always fully equipped with the gears they need and as per the company policy, they are always insured and completely looked after. They are our backbone. We allow maximum weight of 25/30 kg to be carried by one porter. They are the strongest in our group with less communication skills. We also closely work with IPPG {International Porter Protection Group} and follow their ethics and guidelines.
Your safety
Nature Lovers Treks and Tours puts your safety as the top priority. We provide you our own comprehensive first aid medical kit bag along with the professional team of guides and porters. We are always in communication with our field team members to keep track of your safety and concerns. Your entire journey will be monitored by us and we make sure you enjoy your journey in full scale. We are available 24/7 for your health and safety checks during Nar Phu Valley and Tilicho Lake Trekking.
How much does the Nar Phu Valley and Tilicho Lake Trekking cost?
The cost of the Nar Phu Valley and Tilicho Lake Trekking varies from $2000-$3000 depending upon the number of days you choose to trek. The longer the trek, more expensive it will become. Similarly, the price will differ with the accommodation choices and group sizes also. Normally, Nature Lovers Treks and Tours offers a comprehensive package which is inclusive of all the cost and expenses for the entire journey from the moment you land in Nepal till the moment you fly back home. However, you could also choose to buy only service-based package from us when we will be providing you only the supporting field staffs plus trekking permits and you have to arrange the rest by yourselves.
How is the Accommodation during the Nar Phu Valley and Tilicho Lake Trekking?
In Nar Phu Valley and Tilicho Lake Trekking, we will provide you the teahouses and tented camping accommodations. A teahouse is typically a mountain lodge which is a combination of a lodge or a guest house and a restaurant or a café with basic furniture and interiors suitable for the social hangout. Many teahouses even have some attached bathrooms and the central heating furnace. Most of the teahouses provide the European toilets these days while Asian style of toilets are available in every teahouses. Hot showers are available but on extra cost. The same goes with the hot drinking water since they use the gas or solar to boil the water. Sleeping blankets are usually provided but we recommend you to carry your own sleeping bags for the hygienic purpose {can be arranged on request}. At the same time, it’s better to carry your own toiletries including the towels.
During the camping days, you will be sleeping in the camps set up by our field Sherpa staffs. There will be separate kitchen and dining tents. Your meals will be freshly cooked and you will be served day and nights by our Sherpas. Our staffs will carry the sleeping bags, pillows and mattresses for you to sleep in the tents. Undoubtedly, you will have a perfect camping trek experience with Nature Lovers Treks and Tours.
What are the permits that I need for Nar Phu Valley and Tilicho Lake Trekking?
For Nar Phu Valley and Tilicho Lake Trekking, you will need to make 3 permits: Nar Phu Valley Restricted Permit, ACAP permit (Annapurna Conservation Area Project) and TIMS Card (Trekkers' Information Management System).
How does this tipping system in Nepal works and do I have to tip?
Tipping is not compulsory for Nar Phu Valley and Tilicho Lake Trekking however tipping is all about showing your gratitude and appreciation. We care about our staffs in the fields so we expect you to look after them in return for them looking after you throughout your journey. They are your closest friend in the remotest parts and also your protector whenever anything seems to happen to you. So tipping is highly expected and we’ve made it mandatory too. The amount of gratuities can be determined by yourselves. Normally, a guide expects around $5 or more per day per person while a porter expects $4 or more per day per person.
Can I charge my phones, batteries or other electronic devices in Nar Phu Valley and Tilicho Lake Trekking?
You can easily charge your electronic devices during Nar Phu Valley and Tilicho Lake Trekking {with few exception days} but by paying small amount or fees for charging. Don’t forget to buy a plug adapter or socket fittings before you leave Kathmandu.
Is there WiFi and mobile signal on the Nar Phu Valley and Tilicho Lake Trekking?
Nar Phu Valley and Tilicho Lake Trekking route has good mobile network coverage these days {with few exception days}, thanks to the Nepalese telecommunication companies called Ncell and NTC. You can buy one of these Sim cards from any local phone shops in Kathmandu. It is wiser to buy a sim card with around 4 GB data in Kathmandu and use the mobile data in the trek to avoid paying extra by buying WiFi on the trek.
WiFi is available on most of the teahouses in Nar Phu Valley and Tilicho Lake Trekking route and cost some charges. However, the signal varies from place to place and please don’t expect to receive the fast data coverage in the trek.
When is the best time to trek to Nar Phu Valley and Tilicho Lake?
Nar Phu Valley and Tilicho Lake Trekking can be done throughout the year. However in average, Spring {March, April and May} and Autumn {September, October and November} are the best times or seasons to trek in Nar Phu Valley and Tilicho Lake. Spring and Autumn are known as the Peak season or Busy season in Nepal. It’s because the temperature is moderate during these seasons and the best panoramic mountain views are guaranteed while during other Summer {June, July and August} and Winter {December, January and February} season, the clear weather is not guaranteed. But if you are an explorer, a photographer and a peace lover, less busy season can also be the right time to do Nar Phu Valley and Tilicho Lake Trekking. Some of the villages in Annapurna circuit though is not affected by rain.
Do I have to worry about the altitude sickness in Nar Phu Valley and Tilicho Lake Trekking?
The itinerary of our Nar Phu Valley and Tilicho Lake Trekking is perfectly designed by Nature Lovers Treks and Tours and has separated enough time in the places to let the body acclimatize well in high altitudes. As long as you follow the guide, you should be fine. Altitude sickness in fact can affect anyone regardless of the age or the fitness level, so it is very important to walk slowly and gradually as you go higher. Learn more in details about Altitude Sickness to prepare yourselves for the upcoming Nar Phu Valley and Tilicho Lake Trekking.
Do I need to be healthy and physically fit for Nar Phu Valley and Tilicho Lake Trekking?
When it comes to trekking in the mountains, health and fitness of a person plays a vital role. If you are a healthy person without any serious medical problems, Nar Phu Valley and Tilicho Lake Trekking is for you but if you have any sorts of medical issues, please consult to your doctor before coming to Nepal for the trek. We will be gaining the high altitude of 5322 m above the sea level which is not a joke. People normally start to have breathing problems above 3000 meters from the sea level, if they have pre-existing health conditions.
Now when it comes to the fitness level required, Nar Phu Valley and Tilicho Lake Trekking demands high physical fitness. The trekking includes daily walks of about 4-8 hours and involves many ascents and descents including crossing of the high pass which means you need lots of practices before you start the trekking journey. You will be traversing through the forests, high passes and high hills. If you do not have the previous trekking experience, that’s fine but obviously if you have previous experiences, it will be lot easier. For those not having previous trekking experiences, please exercise regularly for at least two months prior to your trekking departure. Go for the morning walks, do some jogging as you get time, participate in some cycling activities, etc. This way, you will be good to go for trekking to Nar Phu Valley and Tilicho Lake.
What kind of food items or meals can I eat on Nar Phu Valley and Tilicho Lake Trekking?
Only breakfast is included in Kathmandu and Pokhara while full board meals or full meals are included during the trek. Tea and coffee will also be provided during the entire trip. During the trek, you will have your breakfast and dinner in the same teahouse / tented camps where you spend the night while the lunch will be served en route towards the next destination of the day. There are a varieties of choices to choose from; Nepalese, Tibetan, Indian, Continental, etc. during teahouse days. Except in camping days, when freshly cooked meals will be served and usually the foods are basic and with few choices but they will certainly be healthy and nutritious. Our Sherpas will make sure that you eat enough food for the trekking journey.
Do I need a travel insurance for Nar Phu Valley and Tilicho Lake Trekking?
Travel insurance is a must when you trek to Nar Phu Valley and Tilicho Lake. Therefore before you come to Nepal, please make sure you have your insurance documents with you since our insurance companies cannot insure foreign nationals. Because of the reason that they cover all the expenses, if you face some unfortunate happenings and you have to be rescued or medically assisted during the trip or if your belongings are lost or stolen. We strongly advise you to take out an insurance which covers any medical risks up to 5300 meter as well as the medical evacuation from the mountains.
What gears and equipment do I need to pack for Nar Phu Valley and Tilicho Lake Trekking?
Choosing the right gear and equipment is important as well for the successful trek to Nar Phu Valley and Tilicho Lake. Pack the right gears and equipment but remember, packing as light as possible is the best way to go when trekking to Nar Phu Valley and Tilicho Lake. You should read this What to take for travel to get all the details on what you need to pack or carry.
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