Altitude: 5280 Duration: 20 days Grade: Moderate to Adventurous Group: 2 - 15 Country: Nepal

Annapurna Circuit via Naar-Phu

The Annapurna circuit trek via Naar-Phu (Special restricted area) which has been opened only since 2003. and over Khangla Pass and Tilicho Lake (Worlds highest Lake) and Mesokanto La pass beginning with a couple of days trekking on the Annapurna circuit trail we will reach Koto, from where, we enter into the restricted area of Nar...
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The Annapurna circuit trek via Naar-Phu (Special restricted area) which has been opened only since 2003. and over Khangla Pass and Tilicho Lake (Worlds highest Lake) and Mesokanto La pass beginning with a couple of days trekking on the Annapurna circuit trail we will reach Koto, from where, we enter into the restricted area of Nar & Phu valley in an off the beaten trail where very few trekkers have explored. Passing through narrow canyons and beautiful valleys of the Naar and Phu, where you will be welcome by surrounded mountains and untouched beauty of both valley.

After a couple days of  exploring this exotic landscape with beautiful pine forests, overlooking waterfalls, stunning gorges picturesque villages, we cross the Khang La 5,280m, leaving behind Nar Phu, to join the Annapurna circuit trail which is was regarded as one of the top 5 treks in the world. Entering the Manang valley a Tourists hub;) which feels nice to socialize for a while. Leaving behind the highway of Manang and enter an even more fascinating valley leading to the Grand Barrier which is a massive 7,000m mountain barrier, and to the Tilicho lake “World’s highest lake” at 4,949m. Then we cross the Mesokanto la pass at 5,190m, from the summit it offers breathtaking views of  Tilicho Lake and soaring peaks of Annapurna II 7,937m, III 7,555m. Mt. Ganga Purna 7,455m and Mt Manaslu 8,156m range and the Chulus. After crossing the Mesokanto La, we leave the Manang valley and enter into another exotic valley of Mustang to end this fascinating dream trek that we take pride in.

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  • Sept – Dec, March – May
  • Kathmandu (Capital of Nepal)
  • Helicopter : AS 350 B3E (H125)
  • Capacity : 1 pilot + 6 Passengers
  • Max takeoff weight : 2250 kg
  • Power Plant : 1 Turbomeca Arriel 2D
  • Service Sling : 23000 Ft
  • Rate of Climb : 1818 fpm
  • Cruising Speed : 137 knots
  • Call Sign: 9N – AKP & 9N AKG
  • Day 1 : Arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) Kathmandu
  • Day 2 : Preparation of trek and required special permit and briefing. Included meals:Breakfast Dinner
  • Day 3 : Drive to Chyamje 1,400m. (210 km. Drive approx). 7-8 hours. Included meals:Breakfast Lunch Dinner
  • Day 4 : Trek to Bagarchap 2,100m. 4-5 hours. Included meals:Breakfast Lunch Dinner
  • Day 5 : Trek to Koto 2,610m. 5-6 hours. Included meals:Breakfast Lunch Dinner
  • Day 6 : Trek to Meta 3,560m. 6-7 hours. Included meals:Breakfast Lunch Dinner
  • Day 7 : Trek to Chyaku 3,700m. 4 hours. Included meals:Breakfast Lunch Dinner
  • Day 8 : Trek to Phu 4,080m. 3-4 hours. Included meals:Breakfast Lunch Dinner
  • Day 9 : Rest and acclimatization. Included meals:Breakfast Lunch Dinner
  • Day 10 : Trek to Nar Phedi 3,490m. 3-4 hours. Included meals:Breakfast Lunch Dinner
  • Day 11 : Trek to Nar 4,130m. 2-3 hours. Included meals:Breakfast Lunch Dinner
  • Day 12 : Trek to Kangla Phedi 5,090m. 2 hours. Included meals:Breakfast Lunch Dinner
  • Day 13 : Trek to Ngawal 3,675m. via the Kang La Pass 5,240m. 8-9 hours. Included meals:Breakfast Lunch Dinner
  • Day 14 : Trek to Manang 3,350m. 2 hours. Included meals:Breakfast Lunch Dinner
  • Day 15 : Drive to Khangsar and trek to Tilicho Base Camp 4,150m. 1 hours drive and 3-4 hours trek. Included meals:Breakfast Lunch Dinner
  • Day 16 : Trek to Tilicho Lake 4,949m. 5-6 hours. Included meals:Breakfast Lunch Dinner
  • Day 17 : Trek to High Camp (Big rock) 5,000m. 4 hours. Included meals:Breakfast Lunch Dinner
  • Day 18 : Cross Mesokanto la 5,190m. and trek to Yak Kharka 3,600m. 6-7 hours. Included meals:Breakfast Lunch Dinner
  • Day 19 : Trek to Jomsom 2,760m. 4-5 hours. ncluded meals:Breakfast Lunch Dinner
  • Day 20 : Fly to Pokhara 890m. 28 mins and transfer to Hotel in Pokhara. Included meals:Breakfast Lunch Dinner
  • Day 21 : Drive to Kathmandu. 7-8 hours
Note: The above itinerary can be tailor made as per client's request, we can make the itinerary shorter/Longer by cutting or adding days, People who have longer time can add the White Water Rafting, Jungle safari tour in Chitwan National park, Paragliding and Zeep Flyer in Pokhara and other extra activities so feel free to write us on info@xtremeclimbers.com for further details.How to book a trip ?

Full Board Service Includes

Base Camp Service Includes

  •   All the ground transportation as per itinerary.
  •   Hotel in Kathmandu ( 2 nights) and Pokhara ( One night) with breakfast at 3 to 5 stars level as per client's request.
  •   Meals 3 times a day (B.L.D) during the trekking as per itinerary.
  •   Twin sharing comfortable and clean private room in trekking.
  •   Domestic flight ticket from Jomsom-Pokhara- Kathmandu with airport tax.
  •   Trip Map.
  •   An experienced, knowledgeable, helpful, friendly and English-speaking trekking guide and porter to carry your luggage during the trek (2 trekkers:1 porter).
  •   Food, drinks, accommodation, insurance, salary, equipments, transportation, local tax for Guide and porter.
  •   Group medical supplies (first aid kit will be available).
  •   Four season sleeping bag and down jackets to use for trekking, if necessary.
  •   Achievement Letter( Gift from our company).
  •   All necessary paper works and Annapurna conservation entry permits.
  •   Restricted special permit for Naar-Phu
  •   Thuraya SAT Phone (Emergency use only)
  •   Radio Walki Talki
  •   Travel & Rescue arrangement.
  •   TIMS (Trekkers' Information Management System).
  •   All our government taxes, vat, local tax, tourist service charges.
  •   Farewell Dinner
Cost and payment details

The cost is depending on group size, affected due to the requirement of number of guides and porters, requisite of Hotel in Kathmandu, method of land/air transport. The itinerary is changeable and modifiable as per needs and time frame of trekkers. Cost will be re calculated if the itinerary is changed or modified. Additional activities may be added as per trekkers request with appropriate additional cost. For Total Tour cost EMAIL US, we will send you within 24 hours as your requirements.

Why we dont't include cost in our website?

NOTE: To provide you service in reasonable cost and attempt to address your each requirement Xtreme Climbers  desired to provide you with some information which directly affects the cost and also helps us breakdown the cost. That is why we have decided to clarify our customers that due to the following reasons mentioned below we have not included the cost of each package in the company website.

  1. Climbing season: The climbing permit royalty cost for mountain will be different during Spring and Autumn season. Normally most of the climbers climbs Himalayas in the Spring season. Climbing permit during Autumn will be 50% less than the spring season. 

  2. The cost of the trip depends on Number of persons joining in group for High expedition or Mountain  Climbing including number of climbers, non-climber, base camp supporters, medical doctors, The number of climbing Sherpa guides, high altitude porters, kitchen crew, mode of transport you prefer and many other factors can affect the cost of the trip. Alpine climbing guide as well as the category of the hotel accommodation and the facilities that you aspire in the mountains affect the cost.

  3. We operate the High Expeditions, Peak Climbing in full arrangement package and basic arrangement service (full board or base camp service) which directly affects the expedition cost.

  4. Request numbers of oxygen, mask regulators and the brands the clients require

  5. The itinerary may be changed after reaching an understanding between the agency and the client. Other activities could be added or reduced as per the client's request before processing the trip. Price for reduced activities could be deducted and additional activities could be added in mutual understanding.

  6. Either you want to operate this expedition as international group joining basics of Xtreme Climbers or individual (private arrangement) expedition.

  7. Type of high camp food that clients require. Any specialized food that has to be ordered from foreign countries will be costlier compared to the one available here.

  8.  Either any of the climbers intend to attempt any world records? If so, do they require special services or equipment?

Due to the reasons mentioned above we would like to discuss with our client directly before offering the cost. So please feel free to drop your queries in info@xtremeclimbers.com or login to www.xtremeclimbers.com for any information about your selected package.

Full Board Service Excludes

Base Camp Service Excludes

  •   Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu
  •   All kinds of drinks in the mountain (hot, cold and alcoholic).
  •   Sightseeing in Kathmandu.
  •   Personal equipment.
  •   International airfare to and from Kathmandu.
  •   Travel and rescue insurance.
  •   Extra personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, laundry, shower, excess baggage charges)
  •   Tips for trekking staff and driver (Tipping is expected).
  •   Any others expenses which are not mentioned on 'Price Includes' section.
  •   Additional costs or delays caused by management out of control like landscape, bad weather condition, in case of itinerary modification with a view to safety concern, illness, change of government policy, political instability raises strike, moment etc.
Cost and payment details

The cost is depending on group size, affected due to the requirement of number of guides and porters, requisite of Hotel in Kathmandu, method of land/air transport. The itinerary is changeable and modifiable as per needs and time frame of trekkers. Cost will be re calculated if the itinerary is changed or modified. Additional activities may be added as per trekkers request with appropriate additional cost. For Total Tour cost EMAIL US, we will send you within 24 hours as your requirements.

Altitude Sickness

Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS) is common at high altitudes sickness. In general may occur when people ascend too quickly normally in altitudes of over 3000 m. The symptoms of altitude sickness are due to lower air pressure at high altitudes, which results in lower oxygen levels as you breathe the air in. The air is under less pressure and this makes it harder for your body to get the oxygen out of the air and into the circulation. It's this extra strain on the body that causes altitude sickness.

Symptoms tend to be worse at night and include headache, dizziness, and lethargy, loss of appetite, nausea, breathlessness and irritability. Difficulty sleeping is another common symptom.

The major symptoms of altitude sickness
Initial symptoms
  1. Periods of sleeplessness
  2. Runny nose.
  3. Extra tiredness
  4. Occasional loss of appetite
  5. Feeling laziness
  6. Wish to vomiting
  7. Periodic breathing

Above are normal symptoms which may occur into your body that you should not be worried. Every trekker will experience some or all of these, no matter how slowly they ascend.

Advance symptoms
  1. Headache and vomiting
  2. Dizziness
  3. Racing heartbeat
  4. Exhaustion
  5. Nausea
  6. Diarrhoea
  7. Loss of apatite
  8. Weakness
  9. Hard to breath
  10. Extra tired
  11. Dry Raspy cough
  12. Sleeplessness

When above symptoms will occur into your body, these symptoms usually resolve by spending one or two extra nights at the same altitude or using medicine. Even you are resting at the same altitude or using medicine, if symptoms are becoming worse, then it is necessary to descend.

Serious Symptoms
  1. Worsening headache and vomiting
  2. Swelling of hands and face
  3. Reduced urine output
  4. Walking with a staggering gait
  5. Confusion
  6. Increased tiredness
  7. Breathing irregularity
  8. Visual hallucinations (seeing things that are not real)
  9. Changes in the ability to think
  10. Changes in normal behavior

If above serious symptoms will occur into your body, these extremely dangerous symptoms are called High Altitude Cerebral Edema (or HACE). They can lead to unconsciousness and death within 12 hours. Increasing shortness of breath, cough and tiredness may also be signs of High Altitude Pulmonary Edema or HAPE. HAPE can also be rapidly fatal if ignored.

To prevent acute mountain sickness:
  1. If possible, don't fly or drive to high altitude. Start below 3,000 metres (10,000 feet) and walk up.
  2. If you do fly or drive, do not overexert yourself or move higher for the first 24 hours.
  3. If you go above 3,000 metres (10,000 feet), only increase your altitude by 350 to 500 metres (1,000 feet) per day
  4. Climb high and sleep low! You can climb more than 300 to 500 metres in a day as long as you come back down and sleep at a lower altitude.
  5. If you begin to show symptoms of moderate altitude sickness, don't go higher until symptoms decrease.
  6. Drink plenty of water, tea or juice etc (at least three to 4 liters per day). Urine output should be copious and clear to pale yellow.
  7. Eat high-carbohydrate foods (rice, pasta, cereal) for more energy.
  8. Take it easy and don't overexert yourself when you first get up to altitude. But, light activity during the day is better than sleeping because respiration decreases during sleep, exacerbating the symptoms.
  9. Avoid alcohol as it may increase the risk of dehydration, and don't smoke.
  10. Don't push yourself when climbing up to passes, rather take plenty of breaks.
  11. Avoid taking sleeping pills.
  12. Avoid active movements and try to relax in the first one or two days upon arrival at the high altitude areas.
  13. Bring adequate medicine.
  14. If nothing else works, return to the areas with the lower elevation.
  15. Allow sufficient time for acclimatization (After 3000 meters).
  16. Don’t make rapid Ascent. Don’t go too far too fast.
  17. Do not trek/travel alone, take guide/porter.
  18. Follow the advice from your guide, hotel, local, guide book.
  19. Descent if mild symptoms rapidly getting worse.
  20. Never leave or descent sick person along.
  21. Avoid getting cold.
  22. Take an easy and comfortable trekking route even if its longer
Medicine:

Following is a list of items you should consider including in your medical kit - consult your pharmacist for brands available in your country.

  1. Aspirin or paracetamol - for pain or fever
  2. Antihistamine - for allergies, eg hay fever; to ease the itch from insect bites or stings; and to prevent motion sickness.
  3. Antibiotics consider including these if you're traveling well off the beaten track' see your doctor, as they must be prescribed, and carry the prescription with you.
  4. Loperamides or Diphenoxylate 'blockers' for diarrhea' Prochlorperazine or metaclopramide for nausea and vomiting.
  5. Rehydration mixture to prevent dehydration, eg due to severe diarrhea; particularly important when traveling with children.
  6. Insect repellent, sunscreen, lip balm and eye drops.
  7. Calamine lotion, sting relief spray or aloe vera-to ease irritation from sunburn and insect bites or stings.
  8. Antifungal cream or powder - for fungal skin infections and thrush.
  9. Antiseptic, such as povidone-iodine for cuts and grazes.
  10. Bandages, band-aids or plasters and other would dressings.
  11. Scissors, tweezers and a thermometer (note that mercury thermometers are prohibited by airlines)
  12. Cold and Flu tablets, throat lozenges and nasal decongestant.
  13. Multivitamines - consider for long trips, when dietary vitamin intake may be inadequate.

Note: We have guides trained at the High Altitude Medical Training Center. Our staff is very experienced in dealing with the effects of higher altitudes. As they are natives of Nepal, they easily acclimatize and therefore can care for their clients. They are equipped with necessary medical supplies and will assist you with basic first aid treatment. We design our tours to ensure clients are ready for high altitude, and arrange alternative itineraries for those at risk

Insurance

Travel insurance is compulsory for all Clients undertaking any tour. It should provide adequate protection for the full duration of the tour to cover personal injury, medical expenses, repatriation expenses, helicopter evacuation, loss of luggage, etc.

For your kind information, we would like to give a list of the insurance companies, please go through the links below:

For Canadians and Americans
  1. http://www.travelguard.com
  2. http://www.worldnomads.com
  3. http://www.mondial-assistance.ca
  4. http://www.travelassistnetwork.com
  5. http://www.travelex-insurance.com
  6. http://www.travelite.com
  7. http://www.travelunderwriters.com
  8. http://www.hccmis.com/atlas-travel-insurance
For Australians and New Zealanders
  1. http://www.covermore.com.au
  2. http://www.allianz.com.au
  3. http://www.worldnomads.com.au
  4. http://www.bupa.com.au
  5. http://www.itrektravelinsurance.com.au
  6. http://www.1cover.com.au
For British
  1. http://www.travel-guard.co.uk
  2. http://www.worldnomads.co.uk
  3. http://www.thebmc.co.uk
  4. http://www.direct-travel.co.uk
  5. http://www.essentialtravel.co.uk
For Europe and Slovenia
  1. http://www.coris.si
  2. http://www.europaeische.at
For South-Africa
  1. http://www.travel-guard.co.za
  2. http://www.tic.co.za
For Indians
  1. http://www.internationalsos.com/en/asia-pacific_india.htm
Footwear
Trekking Boot 1 Pair
Thick Socks 4 Pairs
Light Socks 3 Pairs
Camp Shoes 1 Pair
Sandals 1 Pair
Other Equipments
Sleeping Bag(4seasons) 1
Down Jacket 1
Daypack 1
Water Bottle 1
Sun Cream  
Sunglasses  
Flashlight With Spare Bulbs, Batteries, Lip Salve, Gaiters.  
Clothing
Down Or Fiber Filled Waterproof Jacket And Trousers 1
Fleece Jacket Or Pullover 1
Warm Cotton Trousers 2 Pairs
Shirts And T-Shirts 4 Pieces
Lightweight Cotton Long Pants 3 Pairs
Long Under Wear 2 Pieces
Short Under Wear 4 Pieces
Sun Hat Or Scarf 1
Woolen Hat 1
Sunglasses 1
Lightweight Gloves 1
Rain Coat 1
Heavyweight Gloves Or Mittens With A Waterproof 1
Optional
Insect Repellent
Toilet Articles
Note Book & Pen
Toilet Roll
Laundry Soap
Pocket Knife
Towel
Sewing Kit
Plasters
Binoculars
Camera
Film
Cards And Personal Medical Kit
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