Annapurna Base Camp
Walk from forested foothills into the Annapurna Sanctuary, with village stops and a visit to Poon Hill.
16 days4,130 m
View itinerary Nar Phu and Manang, Nepal / Trek
Nar Phu Valley and Annapurna
Explore Phu and Nar before continuing through Manang and across Thorong La to Muktinath.
- Duration
- 22 daysOutline programme
- Thorong La
- 5,416 mRoute objective
- Season
- Spring and autumnAsk for current dates
- Experience
- Challenging high-pass trekTrek
A closer look at the journey.
The Nar Phu journey leaves the busier Annapurna approach for a side valley of stone villages and open mountain country. Time at Phu allows a closer look at the settlement before moving toward Nar and Kang La. The route then joins the Manang side of the Annapurna Circuit rather than ending immediately after the valley visit.
This longer version continues toward Thorong Phedi and crosses Thorong La before descending to Muktinath and Jomsom. It therefore involves more than one high crossing and needs a plan suited to the group. Lower approach stages may change with road access; discuss the balance between walking, transport and time in the villages before booking.
- Phu village and the Nar valley
- Kang La and the return to Manang
- Thorong La and the descent to Muktinath
The route, day by day.
This is an outline programme. The team will confirm the route and arrangements with you, allowing for weather, access and local conditions.
Day 1Arrive in Kathmandu
Begin the programme with your arrival connection and time to settle in. Meet the local team to review the journey ahead.
Day 2Kathmandu: sightseeing and preparation
Spend the day on the planned local visits, with walking and travel arranged around access and your interests.
Day 3Drive to Besisahar
Continue the agreed road or onward travel stage, with stops and the overnight location coordinated locally.
Day 4Walk to Khudi
Continue the planned walking stage, with breaks and the overnight stop arranged around the route and conditions.
Day 5Khudi to Bahundanda
Follow the walking route from Khudi to Bahundanda. Overnight arrangements follow the agreed programme.
Day 6Bahundanda to Jagat
Follow the walking route from Bahundanda to Jagat. Overnight arrangements follow the agreed programme.
Day 7Jagat to Dharapani
Follow the walking route from Jagat to Dharapani. Overnight arrangements follow the agreed programme.
Day 8Enter the Nar Phu approach valley
Continue the planned walking stage, with breaks and the overnight stop arranged around the route and conditions.
Day 9Walk to Sinhenge Dharamsala
Continue the planned walking stage, with breaks and the overnight stop arranged around the route and conditions.
Day 10Continue to Upper Chaku
Continue the planned walking stage, with breaks and the overnight stop arranged around the route and conditions.
Day 11Walk to Phu village
Continue the planned walking stage, with breaks and the overnight stop arranged around the route and conditions.
Day 12Rest and explore Phu
Remain in the area with time to rest. Any local walk is selected with your guide according to the conditions and the group.
Day 13Phu to the Nar area
Follow the walking route from Phu to the Nar area. Overnight arrangements follow the agreed programme.
Day 14Walk to Kang La Phedi
Continue the planned walking stage, with breaks and the overnight stop arranged around the route and conditions.
Day 15Cross Kang La and continue to Munje
Return to the Manang side of the Annapurna route after the high crossing.
Day 16Walk to Manang
Continue the planned walking stage, with breaks and the overnight stop arranged around the route and conditions.
Day 17Manang to Letdar
Follow the walking route from Manang to Letdar. Overnight arrangements follow the agreed programme.
Day 18Letdar to Thorong Phedi
Follow the walking route from Letdar to Thorong Phedi. Overnight arrangements follow the agreed programme.
Day 19Cross Thorong La to Muktinath
Follow the planned high-route stage when conditions allow. Your guide confirms the timing, pace and overnight arrangements.
Day 20Walk to Jomsom
Continue the planned walking stage, with breaks and the overnight stop arranged around the route and conditions.
Day 21Fly via Pokhara to Kathmandu
Take the planned flight connection, subject to the operating schedule and weather. Coordinate the onward stage with the local team.
Day 22Depart Kathmandu
Complete the programme with the agreed departure transfer and onward travel arrangements.
A clear plan and quotation.
Request an itemised quotation for your group, dates and preferred level of support. Agree the inclusions before booking travel.
Services to discuss
- Local guiding and mountain support arrangements
- City and mountain accommodation, equipment and meal plan
- Ground travel and any domestic flights shown in the agreed programme
- Local access and trip arrangements required for the route
Budget separately
- International travel and connections outside the agreed programme
- Personal travel insurance and personal equipment
- Drinks, personal purchases and optional activities
- Tips and changes requested beyond the agreed programme
Before you set out.
Previous multi-day walking experience and preparation for consecutive mountain days are useful. Discuss the altitude, terrain and pass requirements with the team.
Accommodation: Hotels on the travel stages, with mountain lodges or camps as agreed for the walking route.
Use the trip preparation guide to plan equipment, travel documents and questions for the team.
Can the daily walking plan change?
Yes. Weather, trail conditions and the group's pace can affect individual stages. Agree the overall route and any important alternatives with the team.
Which high passes are on this route?
The programme crosses Kang La from the Nar Phu area, then continues through Manang toward Thorong La and Muktinath.
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