Annapurna Circuit & Nar Phu Valley Trek
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- Trekking and Hiking
- Mountains
- National parks
- Family
- duration 22 days
- tour type Private
- age requirement 12-75 yrs
- max group size 20
- guiding method Fully guided
- Tour Code BM-33782
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- Operated in English
- Starts Kathmandu, Nepal
- Ends Kathmandu, Nepal +16
- Kathmandu temples & bazaars
- Trekking in the Annapurnas
- Remote Nar & Phu Valleys
- Tibetan mountain culture
- Cross 2 high passes (Kang La & Thorung La)
- Majestic high mountain views
- Newari village of Bandipur
- Hike to Ramkot
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The Annapurna Circuit is a long trek - known for its diversity, panoramic views and soaring peaks - its route takes you from sub-tropical zones right up to the very edge of the arid Tibetan plateau.
Expect to travel on an exciting new trekking route that takes advantage of trekking through the Tibetan influenced Nar and Phu Valleys, while still including the highlight of the original route across the high Thorung La Pass to Muktinath and avoiding walking on the roads themselves - a rewarding trek that encircles the entire Annapurna Himal mountain range.
Your tour begins in Kathmandu with an informal walk through the bustling cities narrow streets - walking past markets, temples, stupas, and palaces of Durbar Square.
From Kathmandu you travel by road to Besi Sahar, and then on up to Kotor where your trek begins, leaving the road and the busy main Annapurna Circuit route behind.
You'll find that the route through the Nar and Phu Valleys is rather challenging but rewardingly beautiful, especially while crossing the 5100m Kang La Pass.
After returning to the main Annapurna Circuit trail the next challenge is the 5416m Thorung La pass which sits at the very edge of the Tibetan plateaux and affords fantastic panoramic views.
Once across the pass, you'll visit the pilgrimage temple at Muktinath before descending to the Upper Mustang village of Kagbeni - here we'll leave the main route a few of days hiking via Dhagarjung village to Jomsom or Marpha from where we take a shared jeep down through the Kali Gandaki valley, between the massive peaks of Dhaulagiri and Annapurna, to Tatopani.
The tour ends with a drive back to Kathmandu - where you'll spend a night at the Newari hilltop village of Bandipur which is well worth a visit, and has several good half-day hikes around it if you'd like to stretch your legs again.
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Day 1: Arrive in Kathmandu, transfer to hotel
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Day 2: Kathmandu sightseeing and free time
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Day 3: Kathmandu to Besi Sahar
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Day 4: Jeep from Besi Sahar to Koto (2600m)
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Day 5: Trek from Koto to Meta (3560m)
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Day 6: Trek from Meta to Phu (4080m)
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Day 7: Day to acclimatise in Phu, optional hike to Himlung Himal base camp
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Day 8: Trek from Phu to Nar Phedi (3490m)
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Day 9: Trek from Nar Phedi to Nar (4110m)
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Day 10: Trek to Ngawal (3660m) via the Kang La Pass (5320m)
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Day 11: Trek to Manang (3500m)
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Day 12: Trek to Yak Kharka (4050m) or Churi Leather (4200m)
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Day 13: Trek to Thorong Phedi (4525m)
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Day 14: Cross the Thorung La Pass (5416m) to Muktinath (3802m)
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Day 15: Trek to Kagbeni (2850m) or Ekle Bhatti (2740m)
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Day 16: Trek to Dhagarjung village (3200m)
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Day 17: Trek to Marpha (2670m) via the Windy Pass (3472m)
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Day 18: Jeep to Tatopani (1190m), afternoon in the hot springs
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Day 19: Drive from Tatopani to Pokhara. Free afternoon
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Day 20: Morning drive to Bandipur. Afternoon hike to Ramkot, or free time
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Day 21: Time around Bandipur. Drive to Kathmandu
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Day 22: Free time in Kathmandu. Departure airport transfer
- All accommodation (4 nights in mid-range hotels, 1 night in Bandipur hotel, 16 nights in trekking lodges)
- All meals on trek
- Meals as indicated in the itinerary (breakfasts in hotels, all meals on trek)
- 24-hour airport arrival & departure transfer service
- Services of a trekking guide and porter(s) throughout the trek
- Insurance for porters and guides
- Private car for journeys to Besi Sahar and back from Pokhara
- Shared jeep from Besi Sahar to Koto and Jomsom/Marpha to Pokhara
- Trekking area permissions/permits
- International flights (available on request)
- Visa fees (available on arrival for most nationalities)
- Travel insurance (compulsory, available on request)
- Meals not indicated in the itinerary
- Drinks, snacks and other personal expenses (e.g. laundry)
- Tips for guides and porters
- Sleeping bag (available for hire in Kathmandu as part of a trekking pack)
- Any other items not mentioned above
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No additional cancellation fees apply for this Annapurna Circuit & Nar Phu Valley Trek tour. You can cancel the tour up to 58 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 57 days of departure.
PaymentFor any tour departures within 16 June 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 16 June 2024, a deposit of 250 USD is required to confirm the tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 57 days before trip departure.
Travel InsuranceAnnapurna Circuit & Nar Phu Valley Trek tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. World Nomads offers travel insurance for independent travelers and intrepid families.
VisaFor this Annapurna Circuit & Nar Phu Valley Trek tour getting the required visa(s) is the responsibility for each individual traveller, as visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. We recommend to check with your local embassies representing the countries that you are traveling to, as part of this itinerary.
COVID-19 Safety MeasuresThis trip incorporates the following COVID-19 measures:
- Tours will be reduced to smaller group sizes to protect against COVID-19.
- Wearing a mask, hand washing and sanitizing has been implemented per local government advice. Frequent disinfection of regularly touched surfaces is highly encouraged. Hygiene safety measures and distancing will be ensured in our accommodations and also during transportation.
- Several COVID-19 distancing measures have been adopted on this package tour to keep travellers safe.
- All travellers 18 years and older will be recommended to be either fully vaccinated atleast 14 days prior to departure or have taken a negative test (rapid antigen or PCR) within 72 hours of departure.
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How much money do I need to bring with me?
Your personal budget obviously depends on your spending habits and what is included in your trip cost. If accommodation is included, but meals are not, we would suggest that you bring around 30 USD per day per person for meals. Having a hot shower or charging your device sometimes costs extra. There are also sometimes small crafts/souvenirs to buy along the trekking route which you may want to bring extra money for. Also, consider whether you would be staying in Kathmandu or Pokhara before or after your trek.
- Is quarantine in Nepal in effect for arriving visitors?
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How much should my backpack weigh?
A properly packed backpack (not including your day pack) should ideally not weigh more than 13 kg. It is also important to note that if you are taking a flight to the start of your trek, many smaller aircraft have weight restrictions. For example, if you are flying from Kathmandu to Lukla, you are only allowed 10kg of checked luggage, and 5 kg of hand baggage. Thus, in case of a small flight, you should ideally pack a 10 kg backpack for checked luggage, and then add 5 kg in your hand baggage. You can then re-shuffel the weigt once you start your trek at the trailhead.
- Do I need a porter?
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Do I require a porter for carrying water?
On most popular treks you can expect plenty of places where you can refill your water bottle, meaning you don’t need to carry a huge water supply with you. Bring an extra bottle of water if you are concerned. If you already have a porter, you can ask him/her to carry water as long as it is within the weight limit. Another option is to carry water purification tablets or LifeStraw, both of which can be found in Kathmandu.
