The trail to this remote valley left untouched by civilizations enters from near Chame, on the trail of popular Annapurna trek. Explore the valley to the north, visit Phu village situated on the edge and travel south to Nar Village. Cross Kangla [5321m pass] east of Chulu East and join main Annapurna trail.
Nar and Phu villages are the most remote villages in Manang. The elevation of the valley became prominent around 1960 when Khampa from Tibet entered Nepal in Mustang and Manang Valley. Their dialect is different from other near by area. They have not left their nomadic tradition. There are three Buddhist monasteries dedicated to Nyingmapa sect. Nar and Phu valley's the closest area that pre Buddhist tradition, culture and rituals are still in tact like in Upper Dolpo.
Tilicho Lake [Tal] in Trekking in the Nepal Himalaya, an excursion off the famous Annapurna Circuit trek in Nepal, is only a few sentences, and not very accurate at that. It is off the main trekking route, but is actually quite a spectacular side trip for the experienced trekker, and serves an additional purpose of providing 2 or 3 days of acclimatization in and around Manang, prior to going over Throng La (5416m). The lake is frozen most of the year; It is the highest lake in Nepal, at 4919m, crystal clear and emerald green, sitting below Tilicho Peak which towers above at 7132m. There were only scattered patches of snow at that time of year.
Starting Point: Chamje
Ending Point: Jomsom
Duration: 24 days
Maximum Altitude; 5121m
Lodging: Camping
Difficulty Level: Considerably difficult
Hightlights: One of the most popular treks in the entire world, Magnificent views of Annapurnas, Dhaulagi & many more Mountains Peaks
# 3 star hotel in Kathmandu & Pokhara with Bed & Breakfast
# Private transportation including airport pickup/drop,
# Fully camping trek on full board. TIMS Permit & Annapurna Conservation fee
# 1 weeks restricted area trekking permit.
# Camping & kitchen Equipment
# Experienced guide, Sherpa, Cook, kitchen helper &porters to carry luggage (2 trekkers:1 porter)
# Staff salary, insurance, equipment, food and lodging,
# All necessary paper works
# Travel and rescue arrangements, All taxes.
# Nepal visa fee [ 1 passport size photograph ]
#International airfare to and from Kathmandu
#Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu because of early arrival, late departure, early return from
mountain (due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary.
#Lunch and evening meals in Kathmandu (and also in the case of early return from mountain than the scheduled itinerary)
# Travel and rescue insurance, personal expenses & equipment (phone calls, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, extra porters, bottle or boiled water, shower, heater, etc.)
# Optional trips and sightseeing if extended, entrance fee of city sightseeing. any cost of Kathmandu and Pokhara except accommodation on BB plan as per mentioned itinerary, Tips for guides and porters.
Day 1 Arrival & transfer to hotel [1336]
Day 2 Prepare for trek
Day 3 Drive to Chamje [1430m]
Day 4 Trek to Dharapani [1920m]
Day 5 Trek to Koto [2600 m]
Day 6 Trek to Chhauchha [3010m]
Day 7 Trek to Meta [3560m]
Day 8 Trek to Junum [3684m]
Day 9 Trek to Phu [4080m]
Day 10 Rest day at Phu
Day 11 Trek to Mahendra pul [3490m]
Day 12 Trek to Nar village [4110m]
Day 13 Trek to Kangla phedi [4530m]
Day 14 Trek to Ngawal [3660] via Kangla pass [5306m]
Day 15 Trek to Manang [3540m]
Day 16 Trek to Khangsar Khola [3734m]
Day 17 Trek to Tilicho Base Camp [4920m]
Day 18 Trek to Tilicho Taal [4920m]
Day 19 Trek to Kharka (3645 m) via Mesokanto Pass [5121m] camp
Day 20 Trek to Jomsom [2720m]
Day 21 Drive to Pokhara [915m]
Day 22 Day in Pokhara
Day 23 Drive to Kathmandu
Day 24 Depart Kathmandu
