Annapurna Circuit via Kang La and Nar_17 Days

Today, you will go on guided tours of a variety of historical and cultural locations that are also UNESCO World Heritage Sites. You will go to Swoyambhu Stupa, also called the monkey temple. This hill is conical in form and rises 77 meters above the surrounding terrain. You will descend to Kathmandu Durbar Square after touring the stupa and participating in traditional rituals. It has several Hindu temples, courtyards, palaces, and works of art. You will go to the Boudha Stupa, one of the largest stupas in southern Asia that is influenced by Tibetan Buddhism.

Around it, there are around 28 monasteries. Pashupati Temple, the most well-known Shiva Temple, is only 2 kilometers away from Boudha Stupa. You will meet your trekking guide once the day trip is over and understand more about Nar Phu Trek with Kang La Pass Itinerary. You will gather the necessary trekking supplies in the evening and get ready for the trek.

You will travel to the Kathmandu by Jeep to Besishar after breakfast at the hotel. Rolling hills, which make up the majority of the country’s steep topography, may be seen during the route from Kathmandu to Besisahar. The trip is picturesque and engaging due to the winding roads that run alongside lush hills. After arriving in Besisahar, you will continue jeep across a gravel road and over a suspension bridge to get to Dharapani. To get to Chyamche, one must travel upwards via the lovely communities of Bhulbhule, Ngadi, Bahundanda, Bhermu Phant, and Jagat.

You will see a spectacular vista of a roaring waterfall and lush hills as your route continues to the distant village of Tal. Your Nar Phu Valley Kang La Pass Trek Route leaves Tal and climbs a rocky hill that overlooks a valley and is surrounded by enormous boulders. A couple of hours of rides will get you to Dharapani. The lovely town of Dharapani welcomes passing visitors with a beautiful panorama.

You will continue your Nar Phu Valley Kang La Pass Trek Journey along the river bank after breakfast by following a mule path through Fir, Oak, and Maple forests. Bagarchhap may be reached in 1 hour while traveling through fir and pine forests. The walk trudges upwards from Bagarchhap to reach the picturesque settlements. You will see a pristine Tibetan monastery and shimmering mountains during this trip. Up to Lata Marang, the trail winds through a pine forest, passing via Danakyu and Timang.

You will enjoy the breathtaking views of Annapurna II, Manasalu, Lamjung Himal, and Himalchuli while on the way to Koto. After a challenging voyage, you will reach Koto. At 2600 meters above sea level, Koto is surrounded by a large Gurung population. Additionally, there is a stunning view of the snow-capped peaks and the gently rolling countryside.

Rhododendron and pine woods, as well as alpine flora, will be your companions today. You will begin your Nar Phu Kang La Pass Trek early in the morning because the route to Meta is difficult and hilly. You will travel the route via the Soti Khola bank after having all of your paperwork checked at the checkpoint. From Koto, you will depart the well-known Annapurna Circuit routes. You will get to Dharmashala over a number of wooden and suspension bridges, waterfalls, woods, and difficult ascents.

You will continue hiking from Dharamshala along the path through the trees and across the rocky slopes. In about 1.5 hours, after hiking steeply through the jungle, you will arrive at Meta village, a Tibetan Buddhist community. Anyone visiting the area will be impressed by the area’s tranquility, which has its own special appeal. Your energy levels will be maintained during the journey by the slowly shifting scenery and vistas of Annapurna and Lamjung Himal. You will discover a path that leads underneath the roaring waterfall, from where you can see Annapurna more clearly.

After enjoying a fantastic breakfast with a magnificent view of Meta, your journey will begin. At the start of the Nar Phu Valley with Kang La Pass Trek, you will come across stunning monasteries and vibrant Tibetan chortens with flying prayer flags. The route to Chyakhu regularly rises and declines. To get to Chyakhu, one must cross a suspension bridge after passing through the lovely villages of Naar Phedi and Jhunum. Before entering Kyang, you will have a magnificent view of Annapurna. Pisang Peak and Annapurna II can be seen in spectacular detail from Kyang.

Before reaching Phu gate, which is the entrance to Phu Village, you would have passed the Phu Khola on a rough route, leaving behind some underwater rocks and perhaps a few campgrounds. You will see a historic Tibetan fortress and two ruined forts for the first time after 1.5 hours of hiking along the Phu trek through tight gorges and high slopes. The villages of Nar and Phu are well-known for their distinctive blue sheep, different cultures, and religious rituals. Tashi Lhakhang Monastery is a must-see location in Phu Village. The Himlung Himal and other Himalayan mountains may be seen beautifully from Phu Village.

After several days of nonstop hiking, today is the day to acclimatize as per Nar Phu Valley Kang La Pass Trek Itinerary. Trekkers are advised to adapt to the altitude and relax. You may explore the religious rituals, ecological variety, and unaltered cultural environment of Phu Valley. You can wander the valley learning about the local people’s culture and religion and interacting with members of several ethnic groups, including the Ghale, Gurung, and Lama. You can have a quick tour through the village and a short hike to Tashi Lhakhang to make the most of the break time.

You may easily finish this journey because the distance from here to Tashi is only 3 to 4 kilometers. Although it could take a little longer, visitors to Phu can also visit Himlung Base Camp. You will see a historic Tibetan monastery in Tashi and get a glimpse of the glistening Himalayas. The amazing mountain civilization that is influenced by Tibetan Buddhism may be found by exploring the area around this ancient thatched-roofed town of mud and rock structures.

You will return through the Phu gate and then descend to the Phu Khola after breakfast. You will next reverse your Nar Phu Valley Trek Route to reach the picturesque campground at Jhunum. You will once more descend to Mahendra Pul while traversing many streams on suspension bridges. Mahendra Pul spans the Lapche River canyon with an 80-meter length. At Nar Phedi, where this route splits off, you may see Nar Phedi Monastery, Gyalbu Kumbu, and Satte Gompa. In addition, there are four ancient, vibrant traditional monasteries and towering snow-capped mountains.

You will move toward Nar village from Nar Phedi after exploring the prominent, snow-capped Kang Garu summit. You will march on after passing the Mani walls, Gompas, and mud-walled cottage to arrive at the Nar Valley’s entrance gate. The barley farming, stunning views of Kang Garu and Pisang Mountain, and distinctive local culture are all offered by Nar village. You will be in admiration of the beautifully painted Chortens with their bamboo roofs in Nar Village.

You can explore the Nar village while adjusting to the environment to stay active. Hike around and take in Nar Village’s surrounding charm. It could be a great opportunity to interact with the people and discover their culture and way of life. Four monasteries and chortens in this region can also be visited on this day. At Nar Village, you may also take in the breathtaking view of Pisang Peak, Amotsang Himal, Kang Garo, and Pokhar Khang. Additionally, you need to prepare for Kang La Pass today. The fact that every household in Nar has at least one child who studies Buddhism may surprise you.

To reach the Kang La Pass today, you must rise early in the morning. The well-known Annapurna Circuit is reached by using Nar Phu Valley via Kang La Pass Trek Route. You will ascend from Nar through a beautiful trail that travels through yak meadows as you navigate the Temdenzon Khola’s lateral moraine. The journey will next lead you to Jhombu Kharka, commonly known as Kang La Phedi. You will gradually ascend to Kang La Pass from Kang La Phedi. The vista from Kang La Pass includes the Annapurna II, Gangapurna, Tilicho peak, peaks surrounding Tilicho, Marsyangdi valley, and Hunde airport.

The walk gently descends and offers stunning views of Ngawal along with an interesting cluster of chortens and prayer flags. On the higher Pisang path of the Annapurna circuit, which can be reached in two hours from the pass, you may see markings for meditation caves high up in the hills. Now that the camping portion of the walk is over, you should move on to a guest home for the night.

After a delectable breakfast, your Nar Phu Valley via Kang La Pass Trek Route will depart today for Manang Valley. You will be treated to a stunning vista of Gangapurna, Annapurna II, and Annapurna III as well as Pisang Peak and Gandharva Chuli as you travel to Manang. Moving through the pine forest and the Marsyangdi River, you will traverse a smooth valley. Following the route for over an hour, you will pass the Marsyangdi River and arrive at Braga Village. You may visit the renowned Braga Tibetan Monastery while in the area.

The monastery in Braga is magnificent. You then have a tough climb to Mungli. After completing the major trial of the Annapurna Circuit, you will arrive at Manang, one of the principal settlements in the Manang District, which has a large number of teahouses and a stunning monastery. It is the location where you may get a close-up view of the Annapurna Range.

The hike today is short, but you will ascend to a high altitude, and you could fatigue quickly. In order to go to Yak Kharka, which was called after the yaks’ summer grazing areas, you will ascend the lovely Manang Village. You will start the Nar Phu Hike by crossing small streams, then continue to make your way out from the Marshyangdi valley, through Tenki, the oldest settlement in Manang. Along the journey in the Jarsang Khola valley, you will pass across grasslands, juniper trees, and magnificently designed tea houses. The juniper woodland and verdant meadows will be passed as you travel to Gunsang, a little settlement in Tanki Manang. In a lovely meadow, the Nar Phu via Kang La Route will exhibit the historic Mani wall. The trekkers will have fresh experiences while traveling toward Yak Kharka due to the wooden bridge along the route. You will eventually reach Yak Kharka after crossing a wooden bridge.

The stroll today includes some higher-altitude ascents and descents. To go to Ledar from Yak Kharka, your Nar Phu Trek Route will ascend. Along the way, you could spot blue sheep herds grazing on the rugged hills. Then you will gradually make your way to the brink of the cliff before descending to the Marsyangdi River and crossing a wooden bridge. You will descend after a few hours of climbing, pass a stream, and then climb again to reach the Thorong High Camp. A small settlement called Thorong Phedi, which can be busy taking care of the hikers will be passed by. Before ascending to the Thorong La Pass, the majority of hikers choose Thorong Phedi as their base camp. You need to be well-equipped before navigating the trek’s highest pass. The Thorong High Camp is a short ascent from Throng Phedi, where you will be staying overnight. As you will be at a height of 4925 meters/ 16,158ft, your chance of getting altitude sickness may rise.

One of the highest passes in the world, Thorong La Pass, will be one you cross today. The vistas from the Thorong La Pass are worth the effort despite the chilly weather, challenging ascent, and high altitude. The spectacular Himalayan ranges will be seen in the distance, reaching Tibet to the north. Several Annapurna ranges may be seen in the distance. After that, Nar Phu Valley Trek will descend to Muktinath. It will take three to four hours to make the very steep descent to Muktinath. For both Hindus and Buddhists, Muktinath is a sacred site. On the grounds of the Muktinath temple, there are 108 water sprouts as well as an eternal flame.

You will drive Jeep and go to Jomsom after a short break in Muktinath. After leaving Jharkot, you will go to the villages of Khingar, Kagbeni, and Ekle Bhatti, where you may tour a few lovely monasteries. To go to Jomsom, you must pass Kagbeni by driving beside the Kali Gandaki River’s banks. Nar Phu Valley Kang La Pass Trekking Route will traverse through a number of Thakali villages, rhododendron forests, and the wind-tossed Tibetan Plateau offers stunning views of Dhaulagiri and Nilgiri.

The challenging but wonderful adventure of Nar Phu Valley with Kang La Pass Trek comes to a conclusion. In a normal scenario, you would proceed to the airport in Jomsom for your planned trip to Pokhara after eating breakfast. From Jomsom, it takes around 30 to 40 minutes to go to Pokhara. You will reach Pokhara following a picturesque flight where you can see verdant meadows, sweeping hills, and landscapes.

On arrival at Pokhara airport, you will be transferred to Lakeside Hotel. You can take rest for a while then you can explore the beauty of Pokhara Valley in the evening. You can leisurely walk along the bank of Phewa Lake and admire the mountain view of Machhapuchhare. You can also go boating in Phewa Lake or take a short hike to the World Peace Pagoda. You will end this day with a leisurely stroll around the mesmerizing lakeside area.

This will be the last day of your Nar Phu Valley Trek with Kang La and Thorong La Pass Itinerary which involves trekking. After a sumptuous breakfast in Pokhara, you will board a tourist bus for Kathmandu. The travel time to the Kathmandu Valley will be between 7 and 8 hours. From the bus’s windows, you can take in the breathtaking scenery as you journey. Once in Kathmandu, our driver will assist you in getting to your accommodation. We will celebrate the successful conclusion of your trekking with an incredible farewell dinner in the evening.

Your journey in Nepal comes to an end today. An airport representative from Good Karma will escort you to the airport approximately 3 hours before your scheduled flight. You can also opt for another program with us and elongate your stay.