Thorong La Pass Trek

Duration

12 Days / 11 Nights (customizable)

Location

Trip Type

Best Season

March–May & September–November

Accommodation

Lodge/Teahouse Trekking

Tour Highlights

• Cross Thorong La Pass (5,416m) — one of the world’s highest trekking passes
• Scenic diversity: lush valleys, pine forests, alpine zones & arid Mustang-like terrain
• Visit Manang, Muktinath Temple, and Kagbeni
• Panoramic views of Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, Nilgiri, Gangapurna
• Cultural immersion with Gurung, Thakali & Tibetan Buddhist communities
• Natural hot springs at Tatopani (optional)

From

Starting Area

Itinerary Options

Day 1: Drive from Kathmandu to Besisahar
• Scenic drive (6–7 hrs), overnight in Besisahar (820m)
Day 2: Besisahar to Chame (2,670m)
• Drive via Jeep to Chame through Dharapani (6–7 hrs)
Day 3: Trek Chame to Pisang (3,200m)
• Trek through pine forests and riverside trails (~5 hrs)
Day 4: Pisang to Manang (3,540m)
• Trek via Upper Pisang for best views; visit monasteries (~6 hrs)
Day 5: Acclimatization Day in Manang
• Side hike to Gangapurna Lake or Ice Lake (4,600m)
Day 6: Manang to Yak Kharka (4,050m)
• Gentle uphill trek (~4 hrs)
Day 7: Yak Kharka to Thorong Phedi / High Camp (4,450m / 4,900m)
• Short but high-altitude climb (~4 hrs)
Day 8: Cross Thorong La Pass (5,416m) – Trek to Muktinath (3,800m)
• Long day (7–9 hrs); early morning start over the pass
• Visit the sacred Muktinath Temple
Day 9: Muktinath to Jomsom via Kagbeni
• Trek through desert landscapes and ancient village Kagbeni (~5 hrs)
Day 10: Drive or fly from Jomsom to Pokhara
• By flight (20 mins) or Jeep (8–9 hrs)
Day 11: Free day in Pokhara (Optional)
• Rest, massage, lakeside cafe, sightseeing
Day 12: Drive or fly back to Kathmandu

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• Airport pickup and drop
• Ground transportation Kathmandu–Besisahar and Pokhara–Kathmandu
• Domestic flight (Jomsom–Pokhara) or private Jeep
• 3 meals/day during trek (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
• Teahouse accommodation during the trek
• Experienced licensed trekking guide & porter (1:2 ratio)
• ACAP & TIMS permits
• Sleeping bag and down jacket (on return basis)
• First aid kit, map, and trekking route info
• Government tax and service charges

Cost Includes

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Cost Excludes

• Nepal visa fees
• International flights
• Meals in Kathmandu and Pokhara
• Personal trekking insurance (required)
• Alcoholic drinks, snacks, and bottled water
• Guide/porter tips
• Emergency evacuation (helicopter if required)
• Extra hotel stays or route changes due to weather/health

What to Bring:

• Down jacket, thermal layers
• Trekking boots, wool socks
• Gloves, hat, sunglasses, sunscreen
• Water purification tablets or filter
• Sleeping bag (-10°C)
• Daypack, rain cover
• Headlamp, trekking poles