Thorong la pass

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Trip Information
  • Trip Duration 17 days
  • Trip Grade Moderate to Challenging
  • Destination Nepal
  • Max. Altitude 5,416 m
  • Start/End Kathmandu - Kathmandu
  • Trip Type Trekking
  • Transport Private Jeep / Tourist Bus
  • Best Season Spring & Autumn

The Thorong La Pass trek reaches 5,416m and combines the classic Annapurna Circuit experience with villages, mountain landscapes, and cultural highlights from Kathmandu to Muktinath and beyond.

Major Highlights

    • Cross Thorong La Pass (5,416m)
    • Acclimatization in Manang
    • Muktinath pilgrimage site
    • Poon Hill sunrise viewpoint
    • Hot springs at Tatopani
Itinerary

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu (1,300m), transfer to hotel by car and stay overnight 
Day 02: Drive to Dharapani (1,860m) from Kathmandu by private jeep – 8 hours and stay overnight.
Day 03: Dharapani to Chame (2,750m) – 4 hours hiking and stay overnight.
Day 04: Chame to Upper Pisang (3,300m) – 5 hours and stay overnight.
Day 05: Upper Pisang to Ngawal (3,660m) – 5 hours and stay overnight. 
Day 06: Ngawal to Manang (3,500m) – 4 hours stay overnight.
Day 07: Rest at Manang (acclimatize). Hike to Gangapurna lake or Gangapurna Base Camp
Day 08: Manang to Chauri Leder (4,200m) – 5 hours and stay overnight.
Day 09: Chauri Leder to High Camp (4,925m) – 5 hours and stay overnight.
Day 10: Thorang High Camp to Muktinath (3,710m) via Thorang La pass ( 5,416m)  - 10,12 hours and stay overnight.
Day 11: Drive to Marpha (2,660m) from Muktinath – 2,3 hrs and  explore the Village, stay overnight. 
Day 12: Drive to Tatopani (1,190m) from Marpha – 2,3 hours and enjoy the hot spring and stay overnight.
Day 13: Tatopani to Shikha (1,960m) – 5 hours hiking and stay overnight.
Day 14: Shikha to Ghorepani (2870m) – 5 hours hiking and stay overnight.
Day 15: Early in the morning hiking to Poonhill (3,210m)- 1 hours then back to hotel and trek to Ulleri(1,960m) – 4 hours and by jeep/bus to Pokhara.
Day 16: Drive to Kathmandu (1.345m) by Tourist bus.
Day 17: Final Departure Transfer

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What's Included
    • All standard Meals during the treks (Breakfast, lunch and dinner) including one hot drinks and seasonal fruits. 
    • Standard twin-sharing/double accommodation hotel for 2 nights in Kathmandu including breakfast (Private room accommodation can be organized at an extra cost).
    • Twin-sharing guesthouse accommodation during the trek of Thorang 
    • Permits TIMS (Trekkers' Information Management System) and Annapurna Conservation Project Area( ACAP)
    • Wages, accommodation, meals, gear, insurance, and medications for all staff.
    • Experience first aids trained, government licensed English speaking trekking guide. 
    • Porter during the treks (1 porter for every 2 clients).
    • 1 Cool Trekking duffel/kit bag, trekking map, sun hat, Buff (Neck Gaiter) and trip completion certificate
    • Government taxes & office service charge.
    • A farewell dinner on the last night in Nepal
What's not Included
    • Meals (lunch and dinner) in Kathmandu
    • Lunch and Dinner during your stay in Kathmandu hotel.
    • Expenses incurred towards usage of landline phone, mobiles, walkie-talkies, satellite phones and internet.
    • Nepal Entry Visa (Visa can be acquired easily after your arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu with a fee of USD 30 for 15 days visa, USD 50 for 30 days visa and USD 125 for 90 days visa).
    • Tips to trekking staff and driver
    • Personal Trekking gear and equipment and personal medical kit 
    • Any expenses other than the Price Include section
    • Personal Travel insurance 
    • International airfare
       
Useful Information

Bring personal trekking gear, travel insurance, and a personal medical kit. Nepal visa is available on arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport (fees vary by duration).