Nar Phu Teri La Upper Mustang Trek
| Starts at: Khudi | Ends at: Jomsom |
| Trek Region: Annapurna | Transport: Public Bus |
| Duration: 24 Days | Trip Grade: Strenuous |
| Max Altitude: 5595 m / 18356 ft (Teri La Pass) | Accomodation: Camping |
Nar Phu Teri La Upper Mustang Trek Highlights
- Cross the popular Teri La pass (5595 meters) which connects Manang with Upper Mustang
- Navigate the least explored trails of Nar and Phu valley in the Manang region
- Walk through several ancient monasteries, chortens, mani walls, and gompas on the route
- Witness the spectacular views of Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, Machhapucchre and Manaslu
- You will have an amazing encounter with the descendants of the Tibetan people at Lo Manthang
The Nar Phu Teri La Pass Upper Mustang trek can be done in either direction but for better acclimatisation it is advisable to trek as it says: Manang (where Nar and Phu are located) to Mustang. This trek visits the fort-like village of Phu and its neighbor, Nar; crosses the Teri La Pass (5,595m), and enters the ancient forbidden Kingdom of Lo or Upper Mustang as it is more commonly known.
This expedition-style trek takes three weeks, with an average of 5 to 6 hours of walking each day. It passes through areas with no or very little human settlement and requires a high level of fitness and stamina. Previous hiking experience is recommended.
Phu village sits high on a hill at the intersection of many glacier valleys, surrounded by majestic Himalayan peaks. Nar is a slightly more modern village, but both are inhabited by people who are Tibetan-like and in the past would have been traders along the old salt route to Tibet. More Tibetan-like settlements can be seen in Upper Mustang: indeed many of the inhabitants would have come originally from Tibet. In order to get to Upper Mustang, itself situated on the border with Tibet, the trail crosses the Teri La Pass at 5,595m with views of the Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, Machhapucchre and Manaslu.
The religious and spiritual heart of Upper Mustang is Lo Manthang (4,840m), the ancient centre and home of the King of Lo. The King of Lo ruled until 2008 when the Nepal Government outlawed all monarchies in the country. Being Buddhist people, there are wonderful monasteries, and even ancient sky caves in this area.
Some caves are 50m up the cliff face and housed wall paintings, religious texts and human remains when recently discovered. These kinds of findings and the surrounding arid desert-like cliffs give Upper Mustang an almost surreal feeling. Then, continuing down the Kali Gandaki Gorge, the deepest gorge in the world, the trail passes the interesting village of Kagbeni and on to the market town and transportation hub of Jomsom.
On this often an isolated trek, it is not hard to imagine what the traders of old felt when travelling through the rocky river beds, or along high trails overlooking a deep gorge, passing yak pastures and windswept landscapes. And like the traders of old, trekkers should be prepared for strenuous hiking!
Nar Phu Teri La Pass Trek Outline Itinerary
Day 1: Kathmandu to Khudi (Drive)
Khudi – 2626 m / ft – 7 hrs
Day 2: Khudi to Sirung
Sirung – 1220 m / 4002 ft – 7 hrs
Day 3: Sirung to Jagat
Jagat – 1300 m / 4265 ft – 6 hrs
Day 4: Jagat to Dharapani
Dharapani – 1830 m / 6003 ft – 7 hrs
Day 5: Dharapani to Koto
Koto – 2610 m / 8891 ft – 6 hrs
Day 6: Koto to Meta
Meta – 3560 m / 10826 ft – 7 hrs
Day 7: Meta to Phu
Phu – 4250 m / 11614 ft – 7 hrs
Day 8: Acclimatization Day
Phu – 4250 m / 11614 ft – 2 hrs
Day 9: Phu to Nar
Nar – 4110 m / 13484 ft – 6 hrs
Day 10: Nar to Yak Kharka
Yak Kharka – 4400 m / 14435 ft – 6 hrs
Day 11: Yak Kharka to Lapse Khola
Lapse Khola – 4500 m / 14763 ft – 6 hrs
Day 12: Lapse Khola to High Camp
High Camp – 4900 m / 16076 ft – 5 hrs
Day 13: High Camp to Pasphu Khola Camp via Teri La Pass
Pasphu Khola Camp – 4730 m / 15518 ft – 9 hrs
Day 14: Pasphu Khola Camp to Yakpa
Yakpa – 4300 m / 14107 ft – 6 hrs
Day 15: Yakpa to Tange
Tange – 3300 m / 10826 ft – 5 hrs
Day 16: Tange to Yara
Yara – 3600 m / 11811 ft – 6 hrs
Day 17: Yara to Lo Manthang
Lo Manthang – 3770 m / 12368 ft – 6 hrs
Day 18: Day Trip to Chhoser Cave
Lo Manthang – 3770 m / 12368 ft – 6 hrs
Day 19: Lo Manthang to Dhakmar
Dhakmar – 3810 m / 12500 ft – 7 hrs
Day 20: Dhakmar to Ghiling
Ghiling – 3806 m / 12486 ft – 6 hrs
Day 21: Ghiling to Chuksang
Chuksang – 3050 m / 10006 ft – 6 hrs
Day 22: Chuksang to Jomsom
Jomsom – 2700 m / 8858 ft – 6 hrs
Day 23: Jomsom to Pokhara (Flight)
Pokhara – 830 m / 2723 ft – 20 min
Day 24: Pokhara to Kathmandu
Kathmandu – 1300 m / 4265 ft – 8 hrs
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Includes
- 22 nights accommodation in mountain teahouses and tents
- 1 nights accommodation in Pokhara Kuti Resort or similar
- Guide for 24 days
- Cook for 24 days
- Required number of porters for 24 days
- Kathmandu to Khudi local bus
- Jomsom Pokhara flight
- Pokhara Kathmandu tourist bus
- Annapurna conservation area permit
- Restricted area permit
- Trekkers information management system card
- 23 x breakfast, 22 x lunch and 22 x dinner while on the trek
- Lunch and dinner in Pokhara
Nar Phu Teri La Pass Upper Mustang Trek Map
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