Teri La Pass Trek

Upon arrival in Kathmandu, Tribhuvan International Airport, we will receive you in a private vehicle and transfer to your hotel in Kathmandu. All aspects of gear and conditions are discussed to make sure you’re fully prepared for the trip, and any last minute questions are answered.

Tourist can take a rest or explore the medieval Kantipur town, the capital city. Visit Boudhanath, also known as Little Tibet and Pashupatinath temple is a holy temple of Hindus where the cremation takes place at the holy river Bagmati. Later visit to Kathmandu Durbar Square and Syambhunath Stupa and transfer to your hotel, and briefing for Teri la adventure tour information about further programs.

Meet the crew members at your hotel lobby and proceed to drive to Bus stand. Journey begins with a scenic tourist bus drive from Kathmandu to Besisahar, covering approximately 7 hours through the lush river valleys and terraced hills.

Along the route, travelers enjoy panoramic views of rural landscapes, traditional villages, and the winding Trishuli and Marsyangdi river corridors. This comfortable overland transfer serves as the main gateway to popular trekking regions like the Annapurna Circuit and Lamjung Himal. It offers a smooth, budget-friendly, and culturally rich travel experience into the heart of the Nepal Himalayas.

Your journey continues with a scenic road drive from Besisahar to Koto Village (2,670m), taking around 5 hours through the dramatic Marsyangdi Valley. Pass through the rugged mountain roads, deep gorges, cascading rivers, and traditional Gurung and Manangi settlements, providing an authentic Himalayan overland experience.

As the altitude gradually rises, the landscape transforms into alpine terrain with stunning views of Annapurna II and Lamjung Himal. This adventurous jeep drive serves as the gateway to the remote Nar Phu Valley trekking region.

A steep and constrictive path takes you through the dense forest, after crossing the river the trek leads to Nar phu valley with passing the beautiful pine forest with wide waterfall before arriving the Dharmasala, we will get to see several small shelters (caves and pilgrims “Dharmasala”.

Ascend your journey gradually through the valley alongside a small river before reaching Meta at 3,700 meters, a seasonal winter settlement of Nar. It passes through the striking white rock formations, scattered juniper, low shrubs, and sparse evergreen vegetation, creating a rugged high-altitude Himalayan landscape. You’ll have the best Mountain Vista on the way, after passing the Junam we will arrive at Chako formally a Khampa settlement.

Walk downhill along the riverbank, passing striking submarine rock formations and small seasonal campsites along the way. Now, you have opens up to panoramic views of chortens, canyon landscapes, and deep gorges, leading toward the Phu Gate, where the three traditional villages of Phu come into view.

Again walking up and coming back lower is better than just resting at a high altitude. Walk up to the valley to the summer grazing settlement at Ngoru and can spend time interacting with local people visiting Gompa. You may also take your time reading books or visiting of its surrounding areas for a better acclimatization.

Today’s trek retraces the route back toward Phu Gate, passing through Khyang and Chyarkhu as you cross the Phu Khola River. From here, the trail gradually ascends toward Nar Phedi, providing a peaceful walking experience through rugged terrain. Along the way, you enjoy dramatic gorges and breathtaking Himalayan scenery that highlight the beauty of this remote region.

Nar Phedi Gomba is a remote monastery located on the foothills of Nar Village, serving as a key spiritual landmark in the valley. It acts as an important transition point for trekkers moving from lower trails into the high altitude desert landscapes of the Nar Phu region.

Ascend steadily on a steep uphill trail all the way to Nar Village is a tough. Because of its physically demanding landscape, following a rugged dirt path, yet it rewards you with striking mountain scenery throughout the journey. Along the way, you will pass beautifully painted chortens with bamboo tops before eventually reaching the Nar gate, located on a hilltop overlooking the valley.

Rest of your time in Nar, use your time for explore and acclimatization. You may wander through the village and its surroundings, interact with the local people to gain insight into their unique culture and traditional way of life, and visit nearby monasteries. Short hikes around the area are also highly recommended, both for discovery and to support proper acclimatization to the increasing altitude.

Follow the Lapse Khola and cross the tributary and continue to walk up to Chubse kharka (4,400m Lunch Place) and walk straight for an hour then walk down to the riverside at our camp.

Trek upwards to pass several side valleys along the way, until we reach Labse Khola. At here, Guide will setup a campsite near the river to rest and refresh for the next part of our journey.

Ascending to the High camp following the Labse Khola valley. Overnight camp at high camp.

Ascend to cross Teri La Pass at the elevation of 5,595 meters. Starting our hike early in the morning, we reach the summit to enjoy breathtaking views of the Annapurna and Chulu mountains, as well as the Teri La Peak and Purtun Himal region. After capturing these stunning vistas, we continue our hike to Pasphu Khola, where we set up camp for the night.

Walking several ups and downs with tiny narrow trails, crumbing ways continue descending downhill to Yakpa Khola river where 2 river meets. Here our team setup a camp site to stay overnight.

Several high ridges later we descend into the Tangge village, Tangge is a village of twenty houses, many sheep, goats, and large mastiffs and the largest chorten in Mustang, over fifty feet high. There was a massive mudslide some years ago which wiped out many of the houses and barley fields on both banks; an elder of the village told us there were over a hundred houses in Tangge before this disaster.

Leaving Tangge heading northeast we cross the plateau on a little used trail, following it through more fantastic landscapes, and eventually the green village of Yara below, across the Puyung Khola. Descending to the rocky river bottom, we cross the river and head for the village. Camp for that night in the courtyard of a local guest house in the lower section of Yara, a bustling campsite full of Mustang life.

Heading to the capital of Mustang, we trek through a magical world of salt drips, narrow canyons, pebbly flood plains and soaring cliffs. Our right fork heads to the 14th to 15th century Chos Sung Gompa.

The nomads to the north hold the key to the main gompa. Reach the fabled walled city of Lo, with a single entrance through which only the King, Queen, and Kempo (Abbot) are allowed to ride. All others must walk, to pay their respects to Chenrezig, the Buddha of Compassion.

King Jigme Palbar Bista, called ‘Lo Gyelbu’ by the Mustang people, still inhabits his four storied palace inside the city walls. He is an avid horseman and keeps his own stable of horses, some of the best in Mustang. These days, the king plays a somewhat ceremonial role although he is well loved and respected throughout Mustang.

Another day in Lo Manthang allows you to explore its many sights. Visit the Tall Champa Lakhang (God House), the red Thugchen Gompa, Chyodi Gompa, and the Raja’s Palace. Enjoy the panoramic views of the Tibetan Plateau and the Himalayas. Additionally, there are two other intriguing valleys near Lo Manthang that are worth a visit.

The western valley Tingkhar, the sight of Raja’s summer palace, Kimling and Phuwa as well as the Gompa of Namgyal (The Monastery of Victory) is the newest and most active Gompa in Lo. In the eastern valley lies the village of Chosar, also rich in gompas and the valley is the main trading route to Lhasa.

This is an opportunity to visit two other villages on your return trek. Our trail climbs steadily to the pass marked by a cairn, offering a last glimpse of Lo Manthang. Cross the highest pass on this trek and arrive in Ghar Gompa (3,920 Meters). This monastery is very old and older than the Samye monastery in Tibet, supposed to be built around 730AD. After crossing the pass around 4,100 meters, we descend down to the way to Dhakmar (3,520m) where we fix our campsite to stay overnight.

From Dhakmar the way goes down to until Ghami 11,314 feet the huge greenery village in Mustang where we can see the ancient monastery and stupas with. You can see the local houses here like caves. After the trail goes ascends until Nyi La pass and descends to Samar through the same route. Fix our camp for staying overnight here at Samar lodge.

Today, we trek descend downhill to Chhusang, a sandy trail offers panoramic red stone cliffs. After Chhusang we climb a little more than arrive in Tangbe village and finally, we reach Kagbeni for a lunch stop.

Later Lunch, we trek to Jomsom with the valley of Kaligandaki River which is marked as a windy valley of Mustang. Almost every day big wind blows overnight in Jomsom bazaar. You will explore Jomsom village if you have time permits.

Early morning fly to Pokhara with thrilling spectacular Mountain Views including Dhaulagiri, Nilgiri, Annapurna South, Annapurna I, and Machhapuchre during the flight. Right after landing at Pokhara domestic terminal, we take a bus (sharing basis) and drive out for Kathmandu town. Our bus ride goes across the scenic countryside and during the route will stop for the lunch break. On arrival in Kathmandu, your trekking guide will arrange a transfer back to the hotel.

Today marks the final day of your trekking journey in Nepal. After breakfast at your hotel, one of our representatives will assist you with your transfer to Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu for your onward flight.

We sincerely hope you have had an enriching and memorable experience traveling with us in Nepal. Wishing you a safe and pleasant journey back home. With your departure, your trip comes to a smooth and successful conclusion.