Nar & Phu with Kangla-Thorangla

The flight into the Kathmandu Valley is breathtaking, offering views of the Himalaya and the terraced valley level. One of our employees will meet you when you arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport and drive you to your accommodation.
You may have time to tour the city depending on your arrival at the airport. You should eat your first meal in Thamel, a popular tourist destination, where there are many restaurants to choose from serving both Western and native Nepali cuisine.

The morning after breakfast at the given time our city and cultural guide will guide you in and around Kathmandu at places of interest and importance, as Kathmandu Valley is full of World Heritage Sites the holy Pashupatinath temple, Bouddhanath ( Little Tibet), Swayambhunath ( Monkey Temple) & monasteries, ancient Kings Palaces and courtyard in Kathmandu; after an interesting sightseeing back to the hotel, preparation for the trip to Nar & Phu with Kangla & Thorangla trek.

After an early breakfast your guide will be there to pick you up and you will take a bus to Besisahar. The journey will take around 6 hours if there are not any foreseen events.

On this day we will take a four-wheel jeep from Besisahar to Chyamje for around 2 and a half hours. After that we will trek for around 5 and a half hours to reach Dharapani which will be our rest point for the day.

After Breakfast in Dharapani we will be heading towards Koto. Up to this day you will be travelling along old Annapurna Circuit Route. It will take around 6 hours hike to reach Koto.

You will start the day early after eating breakfast in Koto because there is a lot of distance to cover. You will first cross the river and approach the valleys of Nar and Phu. This region is less developed than the towns on the adjacent Annapurna Circuit and has a lot of scenic views for nature enthusiasts.

With a combination of lovely oak, rhododendron and bamboo forests, as well as steep cliffs and a number of suspension bridges as you cross back and forth going up the valley, the walk through the stunning narrow valley is one of the most picturesque on the hike. It’s around 6 hours of trek from Koto to Chha Chha.

After an early breakfast in Chha Chha we head towards Metha. You will continue your journey through a wide waterfall after emerging from a little canyon where the foliage is thicker, and the area is bigger.
There are breathtaking vistas of some of the massive snow-capped peaks in the horizon as you ascend a steep slope on the final stretch into Meta. There are a few spotless teahouses for trekkers in this little settlement.

Leaving Meta after breakfast, you will start to see some of the distinctive, kaleidoscopic Tibetan Buddhist stupas that have made Nar and Phu famous. For this day we will be doing a short trek of four hours to Kyang.

With lovely views of the Phu valley and the beautiful Nar Phedi monastery, the walk twists over the ridge. You will eventually arrive at a monolith that defends the arduous trail up to Phu after more hiking through lovely canyons and gorges and through numerous suspension bridges over various streams.
From here, you may get your first glimpse of the three nearby villages, as well as an old dzong (Fortress in Tibetan style) and the ruins of two more forts, all of which are majestically perched above the surrounding flatlands. There will be a row of even more magnificent stupas visible in the distance just before you cross the bridge into Phu.

Get up in Phu, eat breakfast, and then go back the way you came down to Meta. But this time, you will exit at the monastery in Nar Phedi, which will serve as your lodging for the night. In actuality, Nar Phedi comprises just of the monastery!
The nuns are quite hospitable, and the apartments are tidy and clean. Come and sit with them in the kitchen as they cook dinner over a little fireplace.
You are welcome to see the puja (blessing), which takes place in the late afternoon. Look for the tiny charity box in the monastery in which you can place a gift towards the upkeep of this lovely and welcoming place.

The day is simple today. After eating breakfast, you can participate in praying and meditating with the monks in the monastery. You can also roam around in the surrounding if you want.

Since today is a long day, it is recommended to start early in the morning at about 3 am and travel to the Kang La Pass, which connects to the well-known Annapurna Circuit. Although it is not a challenging pass, the impact of the altitude might make the day tiresome.
Once at the summit of the pass, you can take in a breathtaking vista of Tilicho Peak, Gangapurna, and Annapurna II. If you adore scree running, you might enjoy the steep beginning of the descent. Take a break for lunch on a plateau with a view of the summit before continuing on to Ngawal. Compared to the historic villages you recently visited, Ngawal, on the upper Pisang circuit of the Annapurna Circuit, is unquestionably different. There will be phone and wi-fi signals at most lodges, and the menus are far more extensive, and the lodges are larger.

The trek for this day is relatively short and easy. We will be trekking for around 3 hours to reach Manang which will be our rest point for the day.

After starting the day at Manang, you will go up above Khangsar village along a gently meandering trail that offers more views of the Himalayan peaks as you pass among juniper bushes and the ruins of the former Khangsar.
The historic wooden bridge between Gumsang and Yak Kharka, where yak herders bring their livestock to graze, is reached by taking a trail that is not marked from here. Your overnight stop will be here.

The picturesque trip for today begins with breakfast in Yak Kharka, followed by a long, steady ascent to where you will spend the night. As you ascend a hill, you will see that the high-altitude sceneries getting crazier and crazier. After that, you will proceed to the Marsyangdi river where a wooden bridge across the river will take you to a tiny tea store.
You will ascend the mountain path on the bank for a few distance, then descend to Thorung Phedi by way of a winding track. Once you’re settled, you can spend the rest of the afternoon reading, relaxing with a book, or socializing with other trekkers spending the night at High Camp.

Since this is the longest and toughest day of the walk, it starts at sunrise. Start by ascending the Thorung La, the highest point on the Annapurna Circuit at 17,717 feet (5400 m), where you will be rewarded with breathtaking views of the Mustang and Kaligandaki valleys and the surrounding peaks.
Spend some time taking pictures as the summit unfolds to show a grand view of snow-capped peaks extending toward Tibet. Since the descent is nearly as taxing as the ascent, you can unwind with a cup of tea and a snack at the teahouse in Muktinath phedi when you reach the bottom.
Return to the tranquil settlement of Muktinath by hiking up a lengthy, grassy slope through a number of steps towards the lower Mustang. This significant Buddhist and Hindu pilgrimage site are encircled by untamed mountains and offers unrivaled sights of Dhaulagiri, the seventh highest peak in the world.

Visit Muktinath Temple, an important site of prayer for Nepalese Buddhists and Hindus, after breakfast at your teahouse. Before beginning the trail, you will have the chance to explore the main temple and its surroundings.
Start your journey back to Jomsom from here on a straightforward, downhill path. You will have excellent views of Mt. Dhaulagiri as you retrace your route. Pass through Jarkot to see one more monastery, take in the views of the snow-capped mountains, and explore some prehistoric caves. Keep an eye out for local people who may offer products to pilgrims while admiring the indications of the vibrant Tibetan culture.

You will take a morning flight to Pokhara today for 30 minutes after breakfast in Jomsom. Get a window seat so you can take in the breathtaking mountain scenery as you travel. When you get to Pokhara, check into your accommodation and spend the afternoon and evening
at leisure.
This laid-back lakeside community serves as the entrance to the Himalayas, thus there are a ton of hip cafés, eateries, water sports, stylish stores, and yoga studios that appeal to foreigners and adventurers.

After breakfast, you will be heading towards Bus Park where you will be taking a tourist bus to Kathmandu.

It is time to bid Nepal goodbyes. Enjoy one more breakfast in a café, a stroll through the city, and/or some souvenir shopping to cap off your time in Kathmandu. When you arrive at your hotel, a representative will pick you up and take you to the airport in time for your flight home.