The Ascent
Nar Phu Valley and Mesokanto Pass Trek
- Days
- 18
- Highest
- 5,315m
- Total climb
- 4,015m
- Grade
- 4/5
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Day 1
Arrival at Kathmandu
2,670m same altitude
Day 3
Scenic drive to Koto , 6-7hr walk
2,670m same altitude
Day 6
Koto to Dharmasala , 6 hours.
3,250m ▲ 580m
Day 7
Dharmasala to Kayang , 5-6 hours.
3,750m ▲ 500m
Day 8
Kayang to Phu village , 4 hours.
4,240m ▲ 490m
Day 9
Rest day at Phu valley.
4,240m same altitude
Day 10
Phu to Junam , 5 hours.
3,490m ▼ 750m
Day 11
Trek from Junam to Nar , 2-3 hours.
4,120m ▲ 630m
Day 12
Explore around Nar Village.
4,120m same altitude
Day 13
Trek from Nar to Ngawal village , 7-8 hours.
3,675m ▼ 445m
Day 14
Trek from Ngawal to Manang 3-4 hours.
3,500m ▼ 175m
Day 15
Manang to Khangsar , 2-3 hours.
3,745m ▲ 245m
Day 16
Khangsar to Tilicho Lake 6-7 hours.
4,920m ▲ 1,175m
Day 17
Trek from Tilicho Lake to Mesokanto pass. , 7-8 hours.
5,315m ▲ 395m Highest point
Day 18
Mesokanto pass to Jomsom , 6-7 hours.
2,741m ▼ 2,574m
Day 19
Fly from Jomsom to Pokhara
2,741m same altitude
Day 20
Pokhara to Kathmandu
2,741m same altitude
Day 21
Final departure
2,741m same altitude
That is the whole climb.
18 days, 4,015 metres of ascent, topping out at 5,315 m on day 14.
Altitudes are read from this trip's own itinerary — 12 of 18 days state one, and a day that does not is shown at the altitude of the day before, which is what an acclimatisation day is.