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Annapurna, Nar & Tilicho Lake

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20 daysDuration
Small Group TourUsually 8-12 participants
16 peopleMaximum group size
18 - 99 yearsAge range for participants
EnglishGuide language
Strenuous
Highly demanding activities designed for individuals with excellent physical fitness.
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Highlights

Experience Nepal’s contrasts, from Kathmandu’s ancient streets and Hindu villages to lush foothills and stark alpine wilderness

Spend 14 trek days traversing some of Nepal’s most secluded landscapes, far beyond the reach of typical Annapurna trails

Venture into the remote Nar and Phu valleys, where Tibetan Buddhist culture thrives in windswept stone villages rarely visited by trekkers

Cross Kang La Pass at 5320m, with sweeping views of the Annapurna, Manaslu and distant Dhaulagiri massifs

Stand on the shores of sacred Tilicho Lake, at 4900m, nestled beneath the sheer face of Tilicho Peak

Itinerary

Craving a trek off the typical tourist path? The "Annapurna, Nar & Tilicho Lake" tour is a 20-day guided trekking and hiking adventure starting and ending in Kathmandu. Designed for experienced trekkers, this strenuous journey ventures deep into the remote Nar Phu region and up to the sacred, seldom-visited Tilicho Lake—the world’s highest lake for its size.

Trek through a tapestry of lush forests, Tibetan-influenced villages, and towering peaks exceeding 6,000 meters. Cross the formidable Kang La Pass (5,320m) and traverse scree slopes to reach Tilicho Lake (4,900m), nestled beneath the imposing Tilicho Peak (7,130m). The route then winds into the heart of the Annapurnas, culminating in the dramatic Mesokanto La pass and panoramic “stadium views” between the world’s highest ranges.

A unique highlight—and USP—of this tour package is access to Nar and Phu, remote enclaves only recently opened to trekkers, offering a rare glimpse into preserved Tibetan Buddhist culture far from the crowds of the classic Annapurna circuit.

For those seeking adventure in Nepal’s most rugged and untouched regions, the Annapurna, Nar & Tilicho Lake trip stands as the ultimate Himalayan trekking experience.

day 1Join Kathmandu (1,330 m / 4,364 ft)

You will be met on arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport by a World Expeditions representative and transferred to your hotel. The remainder of the day is at leisure to rest or explore the surrounding area. In the late afternoon, a pre-trek briefing will be held where you receive your kit bag, sleeping bag and down or fibrefill jacket. This evening, you join your group for a welcome dinner, providing an opportunity to meet your fellow travellers.
Accommodation: Radisson Hotel

day 2Drive from Kathmandu (1,330 m / 4,364 ft) to Koto (2,600 m / 8,530 ft, 10–12 hrs)

day 3Trek to Forest Camp (Upper Koto Camp) (2,950 m / 9,678 ft, 5–6 hrs)

day 4Trek to Nar Phedi (3,500 m / 11,483 ft, 4–5 hrs)

day 5Trek to Kyang (3,800 m / 12,467 ft, 6 hrs)

day 6Trek to Phu (4,100 m / 13,451 ft, 3 hrs)

day 7Trek to Nar Phedi (3,500 m / 11,483 ft, 6–7 hrs)

day 8Trek to Nar (4,100 m / 13,451 ft, 5 hrs)

day 9Contingency / acclimatisation day in Nar (4,110 m / 13,484 ft)

day 10Trek to Kang La Base Camp (4,900 m / 16,076 ft, 2–3 hrs)

day 11Cross Kang La (5,320 m / 17,454 ft), trek to Ngawal and Braga (3,660 m / 12,008 ft, 7–8 hrs)

day 12Trek to Shree Kharka (4,000 m / 13,123 ft, 6 hrs)

day 13Trek to Tilicho Base Camp (4,100 m / 13,451 ft, 3–4 hrs)

day 14Trek to Tilicho Lake (4,900 m / 16,076 ft, 5–6 hrs)

day 15Trek to Northern Camp (4,940 m / 16,207 ft), cross Eastern Pass (5,340 m / 17,520 ft, 4–5 hrs)

day 16Cross Mesokanta La (5,121 m / 16,801 ft), trek to Kharka Camp (3,600 m / 11,811 ft, 6 hrs)

day 17Trek to Jomsom (2,720 m / 8,924 ft, 5 hrs)

day 18Fly from Jomsom (2,720 m / 8,924 ft) to Pokhara (820 m / 2,690 ft), fly to Kathmandu (1,330 m / 4,364 ft)

day 19Free day in Kathmandu (1,330 m / 4,364 ft) or contingency day

day 20Trip concludes in Kathmandu (1,330 m / 4,364 ft)

What's Included

Accommodation
Good quality accommodation in Kathmandu
Meals
19 breakfasts, 17 lunches and 17 dinners, including all meals on trek
Transport
Private transportation throughout
Guide
Expert bilingual trekking guide
Others
Internal flights between Jomsom, Pokhara and KathmanduAn additional 5kg luggage allowance on the Jomsom to Pokhara flight (total 20kg per person, including carry-on)Comprehensive group medical kitAll national park entrance fees, trekking permits and special permit (valued at US$70)Porters to carry all personal and group equipment, including porter insurance

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The trek's 7/10 rating is most certainly warranted and negotiating the 3 passes proved challenging but ultimately very rewarding. The first view on Tilicho Lake was a proper 'take-your-breath away' moment, spectacular, and worth all the effort. Overall, a very good 17-day trek supported by the usual excellent trek leader, guides, chefs and porters that World Expeditions employ for these remote camping style treks.

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