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Kang la and Mesokanto La pass Trek
Overview
A Remote High-Pass Trek with 2 Nights Camping at Eastern Camp & Chaurkharka
The adventure begins in the restricted Nar Phu Valley, a remote region strongly influenced by Tibetan culture and untouched alpine wilderness. Trekking through deep gorges, pine forests, and wide yak pastures, the trail leads to traditional villages, ancient monasteries, prayer walls, and stone-built settlements that reflect a timeless mountain lifestyle. Towering peaks such as Kang Guru, Pisang Peak, and Himlung Himal dominate the skyline as the route gradually gains altitude.
One of the major highlights of the trek is the crossing of Kang La Pass 5320m, which connects Nar Phu Valley with the Annapurna region. The ascent to Kang La is steep and demanding, involving snowfields and rocky terrain, but the reward is exceptional panoramic views of Annapurna II, Gangapurna, Tilicho Peak, and the surrounding glaciers. The descent leads towards the Manang area, offering a striking contrast between the isolated Nar Phu Valley and the more open alpine landscapes of Annapurna.
Beyond Manang, the route turns north again toward Tilicho Lake, becoming increasingly remote. From here, the trek enters a truly wild section with two nights of camping at Eastern Camp and Chaurkharka. These high-altitude camps are set in rugged alpine terrain with no lodges, providing a genuine expedition-style experience. Camping in these remote locations allows for proper acclimatization and preparation for the second high pass while enjoying silence, star-filled skies, and dramatic mountain scenery.
Crossing Mesokanto La Pass 5,300m is the ultimate challenge of the journey. The climb involves steep moraine, loose scree, and possible snow conditions, demanding good fitness and mountain experience. From the summit, trekkers are rewarded with breathtaking views of Tilicho Peak, the Annapurna massif, and vast glacial landscapes before descending to the spectacular Tilicho Lake (4,919m), one of the highest lakes in the world.
Ideal for strong and experienced trekkers, this journey combines cultural immersion, two high Himalayan passes, remote camping, and one of Nepal’s most iconic alpine lakes. The Nar Phu Valley Kangla to Tilicho Lake and Mesokanto La Pass Trek offers a rare, challenging, and unforgettable Himalayan adventure far from the crowds.
Itinerary
Expand AllUpon your arrival in Kathmandu, our local team warmly welcomes you at the airport. You will then be escorted to the hotel, where you can enjoy some well-deserved relaxation. The itinerary includes a briefing about the trek's progress and presentation, followed by leisure time. If you arrive in the morning, you'll have the entire day at your disposal. This can be used for rest or for those interested, to explore the surroundings freely. It's an ideal chance to deeply experience Nepalese culture and indulge in the local culinary delights.
- Transfer to the hotel
- Final altitude: approximately 1,350m
- Meals: Dinner
- Accommodation: night in the hotel
Have breakfast and then you have the whole day to explore the best Kathmandu Sightseeing spots with your guide. You can visit and explore one of the most famous Shiva temples, Pashupatinath, recognized as the monkey temple; Swyambhunath, the largest Stupa in the world, also called Boudhanath Stupa; and finally the Royal Palace, Kathmandu Durbar Square. The next day, you will begin your trek on the Annapurna Circuit, so you have to check your equipment to make sure that you are ready for your adventure and climb. Have dinner and stay overnight in the same hotel in Kathmandu
- Day tour
- Final altitude: approximately 1,350m
- Meals: Breakfast
- Accommodation: night in the hotel
We leave by bus for Dumre, 130 kilometers from Kathmandu, on the road to Pokhara. The road offers magnificent views of the Trisuli river valley, then we cross superb tropical landscapes, before going up towards Dumre and having a first vision of the Annapurnas and Machhapuchhare. From there, we continue towards the north, up to Besi Sahar, by a track that curves in the middle of the rice fields. Then, we take a Jeep to reach Jagat, the starting point of our hike.
- Drive in a private vehicle
- Meals: breakfast – lunch – dinner
- Accommodation: night in a lodge
The Marsyangdi River rumbles at the bottom of its gorges, forcing us to cross some beautiful suspension bridges. Just before Tal, the valley suddenly opens up, and we can admire the Manaslu (8,163 m). After an ascent along the cliffs, we reach Dharapani by another suspension bridge. We are now in a Buddhist country, which was part of the Gyasumdo region, whose center was Manang, and which traded a lot with Tibet.
- 6 hours of walking
- Final altitude: approximately 1,900 m
- Meals: breakfast – lunch – dinner
- Accommodation:a night in a lodge
The path bends sharply towards the west to enter a valley where the vegetation becomes alpine with pines and junipers replacing the virgin forest. We change the level of vegetation. We start trekking at Dharapani. After an hour's walk, we arrive at the village of Bagarchap; a little further, we discover our first "8000"; prayer walls and gompas. In Koto, Annapurna II and Manaslu are in focus.
- 5 hours of walking
- Final altitude: approximately 2,600m
- Meals: breakfast – lunch – dinner
- Accommodation: a night in a lodge
We leave for the first time the traditional classical trek of the Annapurna, which continues its way towards the west, to engage in a narrow valley to the north, leading to the Tibetan border. From now on, there is a basic lodge or tea house, and the trip takes on a wilder dimension. We will follow the Naar Phu River, with its wooded banks, crossing it and recrossing it before setting up our camp in Meta Village.
We leave for the first time the traditional classical trek of the Annapurnas, which continues its way towards the west, to engage in a narrow valley to the north, leading to the Tibetan border. From now on, there is a basic lodge or tea house, and the trip takes on a wilder dimension. We will follow the Nar Phu River, with its wooded banks, crossing it and recrossing it before setting up our camp in Meta Village.
- 8 hours of walking
- Final altitude: approximately 3,500m
- Meals: breakfast – lunch – dinner
- Accommodation: night in a Tea house
Gradually, we have a clear view of the summit of Kang Guru to the east (6,981 m) and that of Pisang to the west. After an imposing chorten, which marks the entry into Buddhist country, the path rises to reach the village of Meta, built on a plateau. The trail stays high above the river, passing through several hamlets until reaching the Kharka of Junam Goth, We continue on stony moraines before crossing the summer village of Kyang. Then we take a path carved into the cliff at a good height of the river which is now called the Phu Khola. Beyond this rather impressive passage, a course in level curve allows us to find the bed of the river and reach Phu Gate (the door of Phu) which we cross by taking a path in tight zigzags. Behind this passage, we enter an altitude mineral valley in which Buddhist chörtens are placed here and there, reminding us that the inhabitants are of Tibetan origin. We land at the foot of the village on the superb campsite before going to visit this astonishing village with its houses lined up in an arid comb at different levels on the terraces.
- 7 hours of walking
- Final altitude: approximately 3,980m
- Meals: breakfast – lunch – dinner
- Accommodation: night in a Tea house
We redo the opposite path until we come to the sight of Meta and we spin full slope in a sandy descent to join the river. We cross it on a footbridge over a deep gorge where tons of water rush. The camp is on the right bank halfway up the hillside in the middle of a grove of junipers.
- 5 hours of walking
- Final altitude: approximately 3,600m
- Meals: breakfast – lunch – dinner
- Accommodation: night in a Gumpa
We will go up to the mountain pastures which precede the village of Naar and pass in front of an imposing series of chortens and mani walls. You still have to be careful of the solitary yaks grazing in these wide open spaces and be as humble as possible when going around them.The path now rises to reach a ridge and a high plateau where the village of Naar is spread out. Visit the Tibetan village.
- 4 hours of walking
- Final altitude: approximately 4,100m
- Meals: breakfast – lunch – dinner
- Accommodation: night in a Lodge
Long and splendid day. The path crosses a detrital shoulder before evolving well above the river on a “Nepalese flat”. Then it bends to the south to reach the Kang Pass. From the pass, the view is breathtaking on (almost…) all the Annapurnas (II at 7,939 m, IV at 7,525 m, III at 7,555 m) and the Gangapurna. The descent on the other side is steep towards the village of Ngawal, first in a moraine then in grassy slopes until Ngawal village.
- 8 hours of walking
- Final altitude: approximately 3,600m
- Meals: breakfast – lunch – dinner
- Accommodation: a night in a lodge
A milder day begins with a beautiful forest path, on a balcony above the Marsyangdi River, before reaching the village of Munje. From now on, the valley is wide, the path flat until the beautiful village of Braga, with its terraced houses, dominated by its very old Gompa. We finally arrive at the Tibetan village of Manang, the capital of this small region. This village, at the confluence of two valleys, and framed by several mountain ranges, enjoys an exceptional location. Magnificent and varied views of many Himalayan peaks and their frozen waterfalls.
- 6 hours of walking
- Final altitude: approximately 3,450m
- Meals: breakfast – lunch – dinner
- Accommodation: night in a lodge
In Manang, we find the traditional way of the Turn of Annapurna but it is for immediately leaving it. Here begins our second detour, which will take us to Jomsom, via an altitude path. While the classic path follows the banks of the Jharsang Khola River, to then cross the pass of Thorong at 5,416 meters, we will reach the moraine lake, at the bottom of the north face of Gangapurna (7,454 m) before climbing gradually to the village of Khangsar. The last of our route before Jomsom. From the village, very beautiful view, especially on the Tarke Kang (7,202 m). Continuation to the base camp of Tilicho by taking a path traced on the side in sandy slopes.
- 6 hours of walking
- Final altitude: approximately 4,150m
- Meals: breakfast – lunch – dinner
- Accommodation: night in a lodge
Now, we are walking in the footsteps of Herzog's expedition in 1950, when they were looking for an access route to reach the foot of Annapurna I. They were the first to reveal the existence of the huge lake that stretches at the foot of the Tilicho peak (7,134 m), which they also named "the great barrier", the huge wall that stretches between the Roc Noir (7,485 m) and the northern summit of the Nilgiri (7,061 m). This name imposed itself on the expedition when it became obvious that no passage would be possible through this wall, to reach the slopes of Annapurna I. For two days, we will remain at high altitudes, at most near the summits, on paths that can be covered in snow. This evening, the view from our camp will look down over the Tilicho Lake scoop dominated by the glacial faces of Tilicho Peak.
- 7 hours of walking
- Final altitude: approximately 5,020m
- Meals: breakfast – lunch – dinner
- Accommodation: night in a tent
We cross a first pass at 5,345m before embarking on a long crossing of an often snow-covered plateau to a sign indicating the direction of Mesokanto La. We discover the first surprise of the day, namely that we will have to cross a second pass that you reach by crossing using a small path on the side of the screen in almost a contour line.
Then, it's a "flat Nepalese" path that will take us to the very end of a ridge where we will cross the Muktinath Himal chain via the Mesokanto pass at 5,100 m. On the other side, at the very bottom of the valley, you can make out the wide bed and the winding meanders of the Kali Gandaki. In the sky, the peaks of Tukuche (6,920 m) and Dhaulagiri, one of the most aesthetic 8,000m, stand out, while to the north, the brown peaks herald Mustang, Dolpo, and Tibet.
The descent is a bit long, but first, you will have to carefully descend the first meters of a snowy slope that is sometimes frozen below. At the bottom, we cross the torrent to go up to a rocky ridge from which we overlook green mountain pastures. We even distinguish the kharka that will welcome us this evening. The only downside: the path takes its ease to lead us there, and we arrive almost at nightfall.
- 6 hours of walking
- Final altitude: approximately 4,200m
- Meals: breakfast – lunch – dinner
- Accommodation: night in a tent
Last day of walking, all downhill, to reach the large town of Marpha, a village surrounded by many orchards where the succulent Mustang apples are grown. Here, in the furrow of the Kali Gandaki, a priori the deepest valley in the world (practically 6,000 m between the peaks of Annapurna I and Dhaulagiri I) often swept by a violent wind. Last captivating summit: the north face of the Nilgiri (7,061m), covered with draperies of ice. "Trek is over…"
- 6hours of walking
- Final altitude: approximately 2,600m
- Meals: breakfast – lunch – dinner
- Accommodation: night in a lodge
We end this superb trek by descending by bus to the impressive gorges that the Kali Gandaki has dug. In Beni, the tar continues the journey to Pokhara for a much-appreciated gluteal rest.
- Private vehicle
- Final altitude: approximately 800m
- Meals: breakfast – lunch
- Accommodation: one night in a Hotel
Drive Pokhara - Kathmandu.
- by private vehicle and ( optional domestic flight, extra cost 110 USD )
- about 6hours drive
- Final Altitude: 1300m
- Meals: Breakfast
- Accommodation: overnight at the hotel
Free time depending on the departure time of your flight and our representative will drop you at the airport, ending your journey in Nepal. We hope to be of service to you again. Thank you and safe travels.
- Meals: Breakfast
Note:
If you have a private group and prefer a personalized experience, we can organize a custom trip tailored to your requirements and group size, running it any day you choose.
Plan a Private TripIncluded & Excluded
Included Points
AIRPORT PICK-UP & DROP : Airport - Hotel transfer – Airport (Pick Up and Drop).
ACCOMMODATION IN KATHMANDU : 3 nights hotel (3-star category) in Kathmandu – Sharing twin Bedroom on BB Plan.
ACCOMMODATION IN POKHARA : 1-night hotel (3-star category) in Pokhara – Sharing twin Bedroom on BB Plan.
WELCOME DINNER : One Welcome Dinner in a tourist standard restaurant in Kathmandu with Office’s Staff.
PERMITS ALL NECESSARY PAPER WORKS : Annapurna Conservation area permit, TIMS Card and conservation entry fee.
SPECIAL PERMIT : Nar Phu Valley restricted permit
STAFF INSURANCE : Insurance for all involved Nepalese staff during the trek.
CAMPING EQUIPMENT SERVICE INFRASTRUCTURE AND LOGISTICS : : Tent, Lights, Necessary cooking EPI gas, cooking pot, High food for a member, Sherpa, and other crews during the Mesokanto la pass
LAND TRANSPORTATION : Drive from Kathmandu to Besishar-Jagat and while returning from Pokhara to Kathmandu (by tourist vehicles). Drive-by tourist bus: Jomsom to Pokhara.
MEMBER LUGGAGE : Up to 15 Kg per member for personal baggage during the trek carrying by porters.
FOODS & LODGING : Food 3 meals a day (BLD; including tea and coffee) along with accessible accommodation at Hotel/Lodge during the trek.
TREKKING GUIDE LEADER : Local government-licensed Guide (English speaking) during the trek and sight-seeing in Kathmandu valley.
ASSISTANT GUIDE : Supports the leader and helps clients on the trail and sets the camp.
COOK : Prepares all meals on camping treks.
KITCHEN BOYS : Assists the cook with food prep and carries kitchen equipment.
PORTER : 2 trekkers:1 porter during trek. Carries trekking gear and supplies.
STAFF SALARY & ALLOWANCE : All Nepalese staff and porter’s daily wages, salary, equipment, food and clothing.
VALLEY SIGHTSEEING : Sightseeing in Kathmandu Valley [ Swoyambhu (Monkey temple) and Kathmandu Durbar Square] by a professional guide.
Excluded Points
INTERNATIONAL AIRFARE : International flight airfare (from and to Kathmandu).
NEPAL VISA FEES : The Nepal Visa fee is US$ 40 per person for 30 days (to be applied for 60 days (USD$ 100).
LUNCH & DINNER : Lunch and dinner during the stay in Kathmandu and Pokhara (also in case of early return from Trekking than the scheduled itinerary).
EXTRA NIGHTS IN KATHMANDU & POKHARA : Extra nights’ accommodation in Kathmandu and Pokhara. In case of early arrival or late departure, early return from Trekking (due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary.
INSURANCE : Travel and high altitude insurance, accident, medical, and emergency evacuation.
PERSONAL EXPENSES : Telephone calls, Internet, Toiletries, battery recharge, hot shower, laundry, soft drinks, beer, and any alcoholic beverages.
PERSONAL EQUIPMENT : Clothing, Packing Items or Bags, Personal Medical Kit, Personal Trekking Gears, etc.
TOILETRIES : Soaps, shampoos, toilet and tissue papers, toothpaste, and other items used to keep yourself clean.
FILMING : Special Filming, Camera, and Drone permit fee.
INTERNET SERVICE : Internet facilities during the trek are not included.
TIPS : Tips for Guide, porters, and staff.
EXTRA : Any other services or activities not mentioned in the itinerary. Any other item not listed in the “Cost Includes” section.
Trip Information
Trip Details Narphu valley and Tilicho Mesokanto Pass Trekking
Your guide, from your arrival in Kathmandu until your departure, is responsible for the success of your trip and oversees your team. Do not hesitate to ask him questions, respect his position as the team leader, and above all follow his advice! Often your guide is the only English-speaking member of the team. In the mountains and, especially when during high-altitude travels, your guide is responsible for the safety of the group. The instructions he gives and the remarks he makes to all participants must be carefully followed. The interest and safety of the trekking group must be preserved, even when it may be to the detriment of an individual member of the group.
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Your Nepalese team may consist of several people, each with different responsibilities. They are:
- The Guide Leader (Sirdar): is responsible for and leader of the whole team and is treated with respect by all. Often he has earned his position by starting as a porter and rising through the ranks.
- The Assistant Guide: is actively helping clients under the leader’s direction and set camp.
- The Cook is responsible for all meals and is on a trek that doesn’t use lodges for meals.
- The kitchen boy is an assistant to the cook. ( camping trek )
- The Porter: is the load carrier for the trekking group. As Nepal is a mountain country with few roads, porters are employed to carry loads. Compliance with regulations and common courtesy dictates the maximum weight carried and the minimum wage paid. Porters are provided with gear based on the routes they follow and with insurance for alpine treks.
Each trekker is allotted the following maximum weights per person:
For Lodge (tea house) Accommodations Trek:15 kg maximum;
Tent Camping Trek: 22 kg maximum; Expeditions/summit ascents: 20 kg maximum. The porters are given a premium wage for carrying loads over 30 kg.
Additionally, the Alpinist Club ensures that insurance is provided for the guide and porters. They are also equipped with specific gear for crossing high-altitude passe.
Accommodations in Kathmandu
In Kathmandu, you will be accommodated in a hotel. We use different hotels depending on availability. The two preferred hotels are:
- Hotel Himalayan Suit: Located in the heart of Thamel, this hotel is ideal for walking the bustling streets of Kathmandu. The spacious rooms all have a bathroom, air conditioning, and Wi-Fi. A fully equipped and active dining room is available for all meals, and the breakfast buffet offers a wide choice of foods. The hotel offers currency exchange, laundry services, and luggage storage.
- Sampada Garden: Located just 20 minutes on foot from Thamel and Durbar Square, this hotel is convenient for exploring Kathmandu. The rooms have all the comforts for your stay: air conditioning, bathroom, and Wi-Fi. Breakfasts are served as a generous buffet. The hotel provides currency exchange, laundry services, and luggage storage.
Accommodation And Meals during the Trek
During the Narphu Valley and Mesokanta La Pass, you will stay in a lodge or Tea House with twin shared bedrooms. Meals are prepared by the Lodge's cook and Served in the dining room for this trek.
At the Mesokanta la pass for 2 nights we will stay in a tent and food will be prepared by kitchen ten and served in the dining Tent or your Tent.
Here is a typical one-day menu:
- Breakfast: eggs, toast or chapati, or Tibetan bread or pancakes, or pancakes, butter/jam, tea or coffee
- Lunch: a main course, tea or coffee
- Dinner: soup, main course, fruit (fresh or canned), tea or coffee. During the trek, tea or coffee is served with meals. Two cups per person are included. Apart from these included menus, other drinks and foodstuffs will be at your expense.
- Water: We provide water purification tablets. and Recommended to bring refilling bottles with purified water. Avoid buying mineral water due to its environmental impact.
Physical level in Narphu Valley and Mesokanta la Trek
This program is designed for those who exercise regularly, especially in endurance activities. You only need to carry a daypack with essentials. The trek lasts 18 days, with daily hikes of 6 to 7 hours and altitude changes between 400 m and 1,350 m. The Kangla and Mesokanto la Pass (5,150 m) often have snow later in the season.
Preparation for the Trek
Preparing for the trek requires several months of preparation with 4 to 6-hour walks every weekend for stamina and participating in a sport that requires short periods of high exertion.
Medical check-up
Being in good health is essential to fully enjoy your Alpinist Club trip. If your last medical visit was more than four years ago, please get another general physical exam and tell your doctor the nature of your trip (climate, altitude, difficulty, etc.). The altitude also has the effect of reviving dental problems or other chronic pain, so getting a dental checkup is also prudent. If you are undertaking a high-altitude expedition, we advise you to consult a mountain medicine specialist.
Acute Mountain Sickness
This trip takes place at high altitudes, so some people may experience altitude-related discomforts like headaches, loss of appetite, and swelling of limbs. Most of these symptoms usually go away within a few days, but sometimes they can develop into a serious illness: pulmonary or cerebral edema. There are no preventive drugs for AMS. Diamox diuretic is often effective for symptomatic relief, but you should first check with your doctor to verify that it is not contraindicated for you. Think about it before you go.
Safety During The Trek
Safety has always been our top priority at Alpinist. Our team of expert guides is dedicated to leading a fun and successful climb while ensuring safety remains uncompromised. We plan carefully, considering daily weather forecasts and paying diligent attention as we venture into high altitudes. Throughout the journey, we carry comprehensive medical kits, rescue equipment, and reliable radio and satellite communication gear.
Group size for the narphu and mesokanta la Pass Trek
The group is composed of 1 to 10 participants maximum. The number of participants is voluntarily limited to allow a better immersion, to not embarrass our hosts, to develop spaces of freedom and to allow a great flexibility of operation. However, the maximum number can be exceeded in the case where the last person who registers wishes to travel with another or several other people. The services will not be modified and the conditions of the trip will be identical as a result.
Camping Equipment for mesokanta la pass
All logistical equipment is provided, including individual tents at the base camp with mattresses, mess tent, shower tents, and toilet tents, as well as all collective and individual cooking equipment. At altitude, tents, stoves with gas cartridges, ropes, and anchors.
Personal Equipment for the trekking
Personal equipment is not provided, but a complete list will be shared later. We will refine the list with you during the preparation days and up until departure based on your questions.
High-altitude sleeping bags, full suits, and quality down jackets are costly items you may not use often. We offer these specific items for rent during the expedition. You must return the equipment clean and in good condition, with a deposit required.
Security And Communication
We have at least one Iridium satellite phone for logistics, weather updates, and security. Participants may use it under certain conditions—please contact us for private use. All camps are connected by radio, with access for the expedition leader, participants, and high-altitude Sherpas. A hyperbaric chamber will be available at base camp, and a lighter, essential pharmacy will be stocked at higher camps.
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FAQ's
Expand AllThe best time to do the trek is in the spring (March-May) and Autumn( September - November) seasons. These seasons provide favorable conditions for the trekkers as the weather is stable and the skies are clear. You will be stunned by the beauty of the rhododendron forests during the trails in the springtime. You will find less number of trekkers during this season as compared to the Autumn seasons.
In terms of difficulty level, this trek can be quite challenging for beginners as you have to cross through challenging passes like Kang La and Mesokanto la Pass. If you have a prior experience of high altitude treks such as the Everest Base camp trek, or Manaslu Circuit Trek then it will be easier for you. If you are a beginner then you can practice exercises such as cycling, running, swimming, and hiking to prepare yourself for the trek.
Yes, you need prior experience of trekking in the higher altitude trek due to its high altitude. If you are a beginner then you have to prepare yourself one month prior. The trek lasts for 18 days.
You can find teahouses and lodges along the way that provide food and accommodation services. These accommodations provide the basic facilities. You can also have a hot shower here at 2- 4 USD per person except in the Nar Phu Valley region. When you are crossing Kang La Pass and Mesokanto La Pass, you have to carry a packed lunch as there are no tea houses or lodges along the way.
You can find various natural sources and tap water along the routes. You can drink this water by using a water purifier, filter, or pills. However, you can buy mineral water in hotels, teahouses and lodges.
You need a special permit from the Department of Immigration. You have to acquire this because the Nar Phu Valley region is a restricted area. This can be acquired through any government-certified trekking agency in Nepal. You also need an ACAP ( Annapurna Conservation Area Project) permit. Both permits are acquired through a government-certified agency.
The Annapurna Conservation Area Project Permit (ACAP) costs NPR 3,000 per person. The cost of a restricted area permit for Nar Phu Valley differs from season to season. It costs 100 USD per person for a week and 15 USD per person for additional days from September to November.During December to August, it costs 75 USD per person for a week. You also have to pay an additional 15 USD for an additional day.
You can find electricity throughout the whole region except Tilicho Base Camp, High Camp, Yak Kharka, and Phu Village. Solar chargers can be beneficial in these areas. The mobile network works properly except in places such as Phu Village and Tlicho High Camp. You can buy an NTC sim card for better coverage in the higher areas. lastly, Wi-Fi services are available throughout the trek except at Phu village, Tilicho High Camp, and Yak Kharka.
Yes, We highly recommend you hire a guide and porter. It would be best for you to hire them as they ensure and safe and the best trekking experience in Nepal. You can hire them through the agency. If something bad happens in the trek then it will be easy to solve any issues and take all the responsibilities through these agencies.
Yes, you can see Annapurnas, Pisang Peak (6,091m), Mt, Kangaru (6,981m), Chulu Peak,(6,585m) Tilicho Peak,(7,134m) Dhaulagiri (8,167m), Nilgiri (7,061m) Thapa peak (6,012m) and Tukche peak (7,135m) through this trek.