|
|
Thorong La Pass Trek
Thorong La is the highest point on the Annapurna Circuit, a 300 km trek around the Annapurna Massif. The pass is high enough to cause Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS) in trekkers who have not acclimatised to the altitude. While it is possible to cross Thorung La from Manang to Muktinath in one day, the doctors of the Himalayan Rescue Association post in Manang recommend that trekkers spend five nights between their arrival in Manang and the crossing.
The safest seasons with a clear weather window for crossing the pass is between March and April and between October and November. Attempting to cross the Thorung La in winter is dangerous due to avalanches, the risk of frostbite and the chances of losing one's way in the snow.
Most tourists cross the pass from east to west (Manang to Muktinath and Ranipauwa), which is the easiest and safest direction. Before the pass, trekkers can spend the night either in Thorung Phedi (at 4420 m) or at Thorong High Camp (4800 m), meaning that they will have to climb a maximum of 1000 m and descend about 1600 m. The way from Muktinath does not offer opportunities for altitude acclimatisation, with the last spot where it is possible to spend the night being at 3700 m (Ranipauwa, all year round) or at 4200 m (Muktinath Pedhi with a very basic seasonal lodge), meaning that a trekker going from west to east will have to ascend 1700 m or 1200 m and descend at least 600 m in one day.
If crossing the pass in October/November, an early start (at least a few hours before sunrise) in going over the pass is recommended as strong winds typically begin a few hours after sunrise.
|
Itinerary
Day 01: Arrive Kathmandu. Transfer to group hotel.
Day 02: Drive to Bhulbhule via Beshishar. 7 hour drive.
Day 03: Trek to Ngadi. 3,050 feet. 3-4 hour trek.
Day 04: Trek to Jagat. 4,330 feet. 5 hour trek.
Day 05: Trek to Dharapani. 6,100 feet. 5-6 hour trek.
Day 06: Trek to Chame. 8,760 feet. 6-7 hour trek.
Day 07: Trek to Pisang. 10,500 feet. 5-6 hour trek.
Day 08: Trek to Manang. 11,615 feet. 4-5 hour trek.
Day 09: Rest and acclimatization day in Manang.
Day 10: Trek to Yak Kharka. 13,415 feet. 3-4 hour trek.
Day 11: Trek to Thorong High Camp. 16,010 feet. 6 hr trek.
Day 12: Cross the Thorong La to Muktinath. 12,460ft. 8-9 hrs.
Day 13: Trek to Jomsom. 2 hour trek.
Day 14: Fly to Kathmandu. Hotel.
Day 15: In Kathmandu. Sightseeing. Hotel.
Day 16: Transfer to airport onward destination.
| Duration |
:16 Days |
Trip Grade |
:
Moderate |
Best Season |
:Autumn-Spring |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
| Group of people |
|
|
|
|
|
| Minimum |
:2 |
|
|
|
|
| Maximum |
:18 |
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
| Prices |
|
|
|
|
|
Note: The itinerary can be customized according to your duration of holiday. Similarly hotel can be upgraded or downgraded depend on your budget.
- Airport pick up and drop
- All the ground transportation
- All the meal during the trek (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
- Trek Permit & National Park Fee
- All camping equipment like tent, Sleeping Bag, Kitchen Equipment, Jacket etc.
- An experience guide (trained by Ministry of tourism), necessary
- Trekking staff (Cook, Sherpa and helper, porter) and theirmeal/accommodation/transportation/salary/insurance/equipments.
|
|
|
© Copyrights 2010-2012 Natural Land Trekking. All rights reserved