Get off the beaten track
Move quick, light, and self-supported while following rarely used trails in Annapurna conservation area.
Crossing two 5000m+ passes; Kang La 5,306m and Thorung La 5,416m.
This is the perfect introduction to high altitude mountain fastpacking in Nepal.
We are experts on alternative trails in Annapurnas, and beyond.
The Numbers
Eleven days on trail with two acclimatization days.
Distance: 175km/108miles, Total Gain: +12,217m/40,082ft, Total Loss: -10,832m/35,538ft, Max Elevation: 5,408m/17,728ft.
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Annapurna – Naar Phu Variation (May 11 – 26, 2024) Join us as we explore rarely visited villages of Naar and Phu, getting off the classic Annapurna circuit! Cross two 5000m+ passes; Kang La 5,306m and Thorung La 5,416m! The numbers: 16 days including; briefing day in Kathmandu and departure; 11 days on trail including 2 acclimatization days. Total distance: 175km/108miles, Gain: +12,217m/40,082ft, Loss: -10,832m/35,538ft, Max Elevation: 5,408m/17,728ft. Max participants: 10. Cost: $2,656. All inclusive, including $250 deposit through Stripe (the rest due within 30 days). Register through Stripe!
Itinerary
Day 1 Briefing and Orientation starting at noon
Day 2 Kathmandu to Jagat (1,306m) Private Jeep
Day 3 Jagat (1,306m) to Koto (2,625m), Distance: 29.7k
Day 4 Koto (2,625m) to Meta (3,621m), Distance: 20.96k
Day 5 Acclimatization day
Day 6 Meta (3,621m) to Phu (4,083m), Distance: 16.81k
Day 7 Acclimatization day
Day 8 Phu (4,083m) to Naar (4,196m), Distance: 21.81k
Day 9 Naar (4,196m) to Nawal (3,680m) via Kang La (5,306m), Distance: 14.65k
Day 10 Nawal (3,680m) to Manang (3,551m), Distance: 9.14 k
Day 11 Manang (3,551m) to Thorung Phedi (4,536m), Distance: 16.43k
Day 12 Thorung Phedi (4,536m) to Muktinath (3,745m) via Thorung La (5,416m), Distance: 13.52k
Day 13 Muktinath (3,745m) to Marpha (2,688m), Distance: 32.15k
Day 14 Marpha to Pokhara
Day 15 Transport back to Kathmandu
Day 16 Departure day
Annapurna Reflections
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