🥾 Kickstarting the Nar Phu Valley Trek means leaving the classic Annapurna Circuit crowds behind at the Koto gateway. In this episode, we break down the reality of the grueling 11-hour local transport journey from Besisahar to Koto.

🗺️ We explain how the massive new permit regulations update finally allows solo trekkers to secure a Restricted Area Permit with a licensed guide, and detail the critical checkpost protocols where your paperwork is vetted before you cross the boundary into a world frozen in time. 🎒🏔️📸

Read the full details for [Day 1 of the Nar Phu Trek: Besisahar to Koto]

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