Thorong La Pass Trek (Part of Annapurna Circuit)
Duration:12 Days / 11 Nights (customizable)
Max Altitude: 5,416m / 17,769 ft (Thorong La Pass)
Trek Grade: Moderate to Challenging
Best Season: March–May & September–November
Group Size: 2–12 people
Start/End: Jomsom / Jomsom (or Tatopani if extended)
Trip Style: Lodge/Teahouse Trekking
Trip 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
6 days
Itinerary – 12 Days
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
- 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
Booking Contact
- 9851027514 / 9851066822
- 01- 5902721
- unitedtours3@gmail.com / unitedtours@mail.com.np
What to Pack
- 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