Annapurna-thorong-La Trek
Overview
The Annapurna Circuit is the popular name for a 300 kilometer trek in Nepal around the Annapurna mountain range in the Himalayas. The trek reaches an altitude of 5,416 meters on the Thorung La pass, touching the edge of the fabled Tibetan plateau. The magnificent mountain scenery, seen at close quarters includes Annapurna 8,091 meters which was the first 8,000 meters peak to be climbed, the magnificent ice pyramid Dhaulagiri 8,167 meters, once the home of the legendary Buddhist guru Padmasamba, and Machhupuchhare 6,993 meters, considered by many to be the most beautiful mountain in the world.
The trek follows ancient paths used as trade routes between Nepal and Tibet. These paths have long facilitated the flow of cultures and religions in this remote and formerly inaccessible region. Today Tibetan Mahayana Buddhism, Hinduism and the mysterious Bon-Po religion still coexist and interpenetrate one another in this region which contains many pilgrimage sites.
Fact Of The Trek
Trip Name: Thorong La Pass Trek
Duration: 18 Days (5 days on Way+13 days trek)
Trip Type: Tea House/Camping
Trekking Grade: Moderate
Best season: September to November & February to May
Transportation: Kathmandu Beshishar , Pokhara -Kathmandu Overland or Pokhara -Kathmandu Flight + Jomsom Pokhara Flight
Accommodation: Hotel in Kathmandu & Hotel in Pokhara, tea house during the trek or camping on Request
Highest access: Thorong La Pass 5416m
Culture: Mixed, Ghale, Gurung, Thakali , Sherpa and others
Program
Day One
Arrival at Kathmandu airport and transfer to hotel, Overnight at hotel in Kathmandu
Day Two
Kathmandu Valley Sightseeing Tour including Kathmandu Durbar Square, Patan Durbar Square, Monkey Temple, Pashupatinath Temple and Baudhanath Stupa.
Day Three
Drive from Kathmandu to Bhulbhule via Beshishar takes about 7 hour, overnight in hotel
Day Four
Trek from Besishahar to Ngadi(3,050 feet) takes about 3-4 hour
Day Five
Trek from Ngadi to Jagat(4,330 feet.) takes 5 hours
Day six
Trek from Jagat to Dharapani( 6,100 feet) takes 5-6 hours
Day seven
Trek from Dharapani to Chame(8,760 feet) takes 6-7 hours
Day Eight
Trek from Chame to Pisang(10,500 feet) takes 5-6 hours
Day Nine
Trek from Pisang to Manang (11,615 feet) takes 4-5 hours
Day Ten
Rest and acclimatization day in Manang.
Day Eleven
Trek from Manang to Yak Kharka (13,415 feet) takes 3-4 hours
Day Tweleve
Trek from Yak Kharka to Thorong High Camp(16,010 feet) takes 6 hours
Day Thirteen
Cross the Thorong La to Muktinath
Day Forteen
Trek to Jomsom 2 hour trek.
Day Fifteen
Fly from Jomsom to Pokhara and Sightseeing in Pokhara Stay overnight at Hotel as your desire.
Day Sixteen
Drive or fly from Pokhara to Kathmandu, overnight at hotel in Kathmandu
Day Seventeen
Shopping and free day in Kathmandu, in the evening farewell dinner.
Day Eighteen
Transfer to airport for departure
Service Included
- Airport / Hotel / Airport pick up & drop by private car.
- Two night’s standard hotel accommodation in Kathmandu at 3 stars level hotel.
- Meals on full board (Breakfast, lunch and dinner) in trekking for you.
- All accommodations during the trek.
- Annapurna Region Trekking map.
- Both ways domestic flight tickets from Jomsom to Pokhara with airport tax.
- An experienced Government licensed holder guide and porter to carry your luggage during the trek.
- Food, drinks, accommodation, insurance, salary, equipments, transportation, local tax for Guide and porter.
- Group medical supplies (first aid kit will be available).
- All necessary paper works and national park entry permits.
- Travel & Rescue arrangement.
- All government taxes and tourist service charge.
Service Excluded
- Any meals in Kathmandu other than breakfast
- Travel insurance.
- International airfare to and from Nepal.
- Nepal entry visa fee US$ 30 (duration 60 days from date of issue).
- Items of a personal nature
- Any kind of alcoholic drinks, hot water, hot shower, cold drinks, laundry, phone call, internet.
- Tips for guide, porters, driver.