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Availability : Autumn and Spring
Thamel marga Kathmandu
Annapurna region
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Thorong Peak Climbing

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  • Grade- strenuous
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    Maximum Altitude: 6,144 m/20,157.48 ft
  • Walking: 5 to 7 hours /day

The Thorong Peak Climbing is a thrilling and difficult climbing trek in the Annapurna region. This Peak is reached via a magnificent adventure that takes you via scenic routes. The peak stands at an elevation of 6,144 m just to the south of Thorong La Pass.

Thorong Peak is a difficult trekking peak that requires a high physical fitness level and a skilled climbing guide for the ascend. Permits for the peak should be obtained to enter the region. Climbing this peak requires prior knowledge. For this dangerous ascent, you must be spiritually prepared as well as physically fit.

Climbing Thorong Peak allows you to see beautiful mountain settlements and different vegetation. The trail runs through lush woods of rhododendron, pine, fir, juniper, oak, and other trees, providing habitat for a variety of species. You will also cross the difficult Thorong La Pass and see the famous Muktinath temple. Furthermore, the trek provides breathtaking views of the Annapurna Range (8,091 m), Mt. Dhaulagiri (8,167 m), Mt. Fishtail (6,993 m), Lamjung Himal (6,983 m), Mt. Manaslu (8,156 m), and other Himalayan peaks.

The adventure begins in Kathmandu and continues to Besisahar before arriving in Pisang via Chame. The trek also includes a crossing of the high pass of Thorong La (5416m) and spectacular vistas of the Manaslu, Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, and Machhapuchhre mountain ranges. The trail continues on to the pinnacle of Thorong Peak.

After a successful climb, you can enjoy the pleasure of your achievements. Following that, the journey leads you to the desert region of Manang and into the sacred Muktinath by descending down the shores of the Marsayangdi River and through deep forests. Finally, return to Kathmandu to complete the adventure.

Thorong Peak Climbing Facts

  • Duration: 17 Days
  • Starting Point: Kathmandu
  • Ending Point: Kathmandu
  • Maximum Altitude: Thorong Peak (6,144 m/20,157.48 ft)
  • Best Time: Autumn and Spring
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
  • Accommodation: Hotel/Tea house/Tent
  • Trip Difficulty: Challenging
  • Activity: Trekking and Peak Climbing 
  • Region: Annapurna
  • Group Size: 1-15 Pax

Thorong Peak Climbing Highlights

  • Challenging climbing venture to the summit of Thorong Peak.
  • The exciting trail across the high Thorong La Pass (5,416 m).
  • Trek along spectacular valleys with astounding scenic beauty.
  • Walk across the world’s deepest gorge – Kali Gandaki George.
  • Come across serene forests of rhododendron and magnolia.
  • The exquisite sight of the Annapurna massif along with other mountain giants.
  • Witness the diverse villages and Buddhist culture.

Thorong Peak Climbing Itinerary

  • Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu (1,360m/4,461 ft) 
  • Day 02: Sightseeing in Kathmandu and Trek/Climbing Preparation (1,360m/4,461 ft) 5-7 Hours Tour
  • Day 03: Drive to Besisahar by public bus (760m/2,493 ft) 6-7 Hours Drive
  • Day 04: Drive to Chame by public Jeep (2,670m/8,759 ft) 5-6 Hours Drive
  • Day 05: Trek to Pisang (3,200m/10,498 ft) 5-6 Hours Trek
  • Day 06: Trek to Manang 3,540m/ 11,614 ft)  6-7 Hours Trek
  • Day 07: Acclimatization Day
  • Day 08: Trek to Leder (4,200m/13,779 ft)  5-6 Hours Trek
  • Day 09: Trek to Thorong High Camp (4,900m/16,076 ft)  5-6 Hours Trek
  • Day 10: Trek to Thorong Peak Base Camp
  • Day 11: Rest day (camping Trek) (Training Day)
  • Day 12: Summit Day and Back to Base Camp
  • Day 13: Trek to Muktinath (3,800m/ 12,467.19 ft) Thorong La (5,416m/17,769 ft)  7-8 Hours Trek
  • Day 14: Drive to Tatopani (Hot Spring) (1,190m/2,904 ft)  6-7 Hours Drive
  • Day 15: Drive to Pokhara (820 m/2,690 ft)  by public bus 5-6 Hours Drive
  • Day 16: Drive Back to Kathmandu (1,360m/4461 ft) by Luxury Tourist Bus (7-8 Hours Drive)
  • Day 17: Final Departure

Price Includes

Price Excludes

  • Airport pick up & final departure by private vehicle.
  • Welcome & farewell cultural dinner.
  • Three nights’ accommodation in Kathmandu with breakfast.
  • A day three meals (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner) on your choice from the menu during the treks.
  • Standard tea house during the treks.
  • Equipment as like (sleeping bags, down jackets, duffle bags, walking poles, crampons) to be returned after the trip is complete.
  • All needed ground transportation mention on the itinerary.
  • A strong porter (2:1) one porter carrying two member’s bags including all his meals, accommodation, salary, transportation, insurance & many more…
  • An excellent government licensed holder guide including all his meals, accommodation, salary, transportation, insurance & many more…
  • All needed permit & national park fees.
  • Trekking route map.
  • First aid kit box including oximeter & pulse meter checker.
  • An achievement certificate.
  • Government tax & service charge.
  • Personal expenses as like the phone & camera charging, hot shower, wifi
  • Tips to guide & porter (expected)
  • Extra an activities, in case if you have an extra day on your holidays.
  • All kind of drinks as like mineral water, beer, tea, coffee, juice, Coke, Fanta, and hard drinks.
  • Travel insurance.
  • Extra nights’ accommodation in Kathmandu, in case if you return earlier from the treks.
  • UNESCO entrance fee (Kathmandu city tour)
  • Lunch & dinner during stay in city.

What to Expect

  • Challenging climbing venture to the summit of Thorong Peak.
  • The exciting trail across the high Thorong La Pass (5,144 m).
  • Trek along spectacular valleys with astounding scenic beauty.
  • Walk across the world’s deepest gorge - Kali Gandaki George.
  • Come across serene forests of rhododendron and magnolia.
  • The exquisite sight of the Annapurna massif along with other mountain giants.
  • Witness the diverse villages and Buddhist culture.

Thorong Peak Climbing Photos

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Thorong Peak Climbing Detail Itinerary

Day 1: Kathmandu Arrival

Maximum Altitude: 1,400 m

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals: Dinner

Welcome to Nepal, the Himalayan country. Our agent will be waiting for you at the Tribhuvan International Airport when you arrive. Following that, after a completely informal meeting, you’ll be escorted to a hotel.

After a brief break at the hotel, you are free to explore the area. Discover local markets and stores that sell handcrafted goods and artwork. Souvenirs can be purchased based on your preferences. Traditional restaurants in Kathmandu’s streets provide Nepali food.

Overnight in Kathmandu.

Day 2: Kathmandu Sightseeing and Trek Preparation

Trip Duration: 7-8 hrs

Maximum Altitude: 1,400 m

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

Kathmandu is a city with a varied cultural and religious heritage. The majority of religious sites have been designated as global historic sites. In Kathmandu, it is impossible to visit all of the world’s heritage sites. As a result, our representatives will accompany you to a couple of them. Prepare for a brief excursion through the city after breakfast.

The Pashupatinath shrine will be the first stop. It is centrally placed in Kathmandu. It is a sacred site for Hindu believers, featuring ancient temples, statues, and historical inscriptions. It is very forbidden to take photographs of the main temple. The next stop is Bouddhanath Stupa, which is about a 10-minute ride away.

Buddhist followers revere Boudhanath Stupa as a sacred site. It is the world’s largest stupa. It is beautiful in its own right. The atmosphere around the stupa is so pleasant that it fills you with peace and contentment.

You will be taken to the hotel after a day of sightseeing in Kathmandu. You’ll have plenty of time to prepare and purchase or rent equipment for the trip ahead.

Overnight in Kathmandu.

Day 3: Drive to Besisahar

Drive Duration: 6-7 hrs

Maximum Altitude: 760 m

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Today, the voyage commences with a ride to Besisahar, the Lamjung district’s headquarters. Early in the morning, leave Kathmandu and travel via the Prithivi Highway, that follows alongside the raging Trisuli River.

The stunning panorama of lush hills, rivers, lovely settlements, and more can be viewed during the drive. As you get closer to your destination, you’ll pass through Marshyangdi valley. As a result, you will find yourself in Besisahar. This is where the Annapurna Circuit begins.

Overnight in Besisahar.

Day 04: Drive to Chame

Drive Duration: 4-5 hrs

Maximum Altitude: 2,710 m

Accommodation: Tea house

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

After spending a night, you leave Besisahar and proceed to Chame. Chame is reached through a rocky and hilly trail. The journey will most likely be bumpy and exhausting. Along the route, you’ll witness beautiful panoramas, woodland paths, rural communities, and much more. After a five-hour drive, you’ll arrive in Chame.

Overnight in Chame.

Day 5: Trek to Pisang

Trek Duration: 5-6 hrs

Maximum Altitude: 3,300 m

Accommodation: Tea house

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

The amazing bent stone wall, which extends 1500 meters just above river, is reached via a rocky and narrow path through deep woodland. As the trek progresses, you’ll be greeted by stunning Himalayan peaks. You’ve arrived in Manang’s U-shaped valley, which is flanked on both sides by massive snow peaks. You enter Pisang after meandering through these lovely sights.

Overnight in Pisang.

Day 6: Trek to Manang

Trek Duration: 6-7 hrs

Maximum Altitude: 3,519 m

Accommodation: Tea house

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

The trail today approaches the dry landscape of Manang district, which is in a rain shadow zone and gets minimal rain during the summertime and snowfall in the winter. The trail ascends gently at first, then more dramatically to a ridge providing the view of Manang valley from Lower Pisang. With views of Annapurna II and IV, the trail drops to the valley, traverses the Sabche River, and ends in the Braga town neighborhood.

The trail from Upper Pisang continues to Munchi, which connects with Ghyaru, Ngawal, and Julu to reach Braga. You travel past Mani walls, monasteries, and Chortens, and also the famous Sher Gompa, on your way to Munchi.

On the way to Manang, which is arid and windy, trekkers pass through a number of additional gompas, chortens, and other ancient sites ahead of Braga village. The sights of the majestic Annapurna, Pisang Peak, and other mountains make the climb much more delightful. Manang’s largest monastery, the Barge Monastery, is definitely worth a visit.

Overnight in Manang.

Day 7: Acclimatization Day

Maximum Altitude: 3,519 m

Accommodation: Tea house

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Today is scheduled for rest and acclimatization. To acclimatize to the altitude, it is recommended to initiate a brief walk to a higher elevation. Because the next two days would be a rigorous and exhausting route with rapid altitude rise, Manang is a perfect location to complete it. When it comes to altitude, never be too sure of yourself and always be cautious.

Bhojo Gompa or Gangapurna Lake are also worthwhile pauses for acclimatization. You travel to Vraga, a little medieval village with a monastery that is only a short distance away. At this point, you can also stop by the Himalayan Rescue Association to discover more about Mountain Sickness.

Overnight in Manang.

Day 8: Trek to Leder

Trek Duration: 6 hrs

Maximum Altitude: 4,200 m

Accommodation: Camping

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Before leaving the picturesque village, enjoy a great breakfast at the Manang guesthouse. The walk for the day will lead you to Leder. The walk to Leder provides amazing views of the steep countryside, which is very different from what you saw at the lower elevation. You’ll reach the Leder after almost five hours on the trail.

Overnight in Leder.

Day 9:Trek to Thorong Phedi

Trek Duration: 6 hrs

Maximum Altitude: 4,525 m

Accommodation: Tea house

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

After spending the night in Leder, you’ll go to Thorong Phedi. Thorong Phedi has some decent guesthouses and is located at the base of the Thorong La pass (5416m). The trail follows the Kone River for a while before crossing it and continuing on to Thorong Phedi.

Overnight in Thorong Phedi.

Day 10: Trek to Thorong Peak Base Camp

Trek Duration: 3-4 hrs

Maximum Altitude: 5,200 m

Accommodation: Camping

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

After an early morning meal, you’ll make your journey to Thorong Peak Base Camp today. You should begin your trek early in order to prevent any challenging weather conditions, such as gusty winds. It will be a difficult day, but one that will be well worth it. You’ll be staying in a tented camp in a beautiful location.

Overnight in the Base camp.

Day 11:Trek to High Camp (Training Day)

Trek Duration: 3-4 hrs

Maximum Altitude: 5,630 m

Accommodation: Camping

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

After a hearty breakfast, you will ascend to Thorong La Pass, where you will be treated to spectacular vistas of snow-capped mountains. The trail continues to climb until it reaches the High Camp.

Once you arrive at the High Camp, climbing preparation will be guided for you. You will be instructed on what should be done and what should not be done when climbing. You will be taught how to use gears as well as anything else that has to be considered.

Overnight in the High Camp.

Day 12: Summit Day and Back to Base Camp

Trek Duration: 9-10

Maximum Altitude: 6,144 m

Accommodation: Camping

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

You’ll start climbing early to avoid being hampered by the wind. The Kali Gandaki valley will be visible when the difficult climb begins. As you near the summit, you’ll be rewarded with spectacular views of the Dhaulagiri and Annapurna mountains. This is an excellent opportunity to see the Himalayan views, as well as a terrific location for photography. You return to base camp by following the same way.

Overnight in the Base Camp.

Day 13: Trek to Muktinath via Thorong La

Trek Duration: 4 hrs

Maximum Altitude: 3,710 m

Accommodation: Tea house

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Following the same path, the trekking route drops to Thorong La Pass. Thereafter, you descend the steep trek towards Muktinath, a revered holy temple.

Overnight in Muktinath.

Day 14: Drive to Tatopani (Hot Spring)

Maximum Altitude: 1,190 m

Accommodation: Tea house / Hotel

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Today you will be heading out of Muktinath on a drive to Tatopani. The route passes through the picturesque sight of alluring hills, lively remote settlements, and peaks out in the distant and other beautiful sights. Before arriving at Tatopani, you drive along Marpha, Ghasa, and Dana on the way.

Overnight in Tatopani.

Day 15: Drive to Pokhara

Maximum Altitude: 820 m

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

On this day, you will be leaving towards the beautiful city adorned by pristine lakes on a drive. Driving along the road, you come across various settlements, green hills, rivers, and plenty of others while approaching Pokhara.

Overnight in Pokhara.

Day 16:Drive Back to Kathmandu

Maximum Altitude: 1,400 m

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Take an early morning drive to Kathmandu after a hearty breakfast. The route connects the Prithivi Highway offering beautiful green hills and valleys, little villages, rivers, and other wonders. You’ll eventually arrive in Kathmandu.

Overnight in Kathmandu.

Day 17:Final Departure

Today, you will be transported to the airport by a staff of Nepal Mountain Adventure. On the way home, you’ll there’s plenty of time to prepare for your next trip to Nepal’s gorgeous destination.

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FAQ

How many days does Thorong Peak Climbing take?

Thorong Peak Climbing takes 16 to 19 days with Nepal Mountain Adventure, approaching via the Annapurna Circuit Trek and combining the Thorong Peak summit at 5,500 m with the famous Thorong La Pass crossing at 5,416 m on the same day for an extraordinary double high altitude achievement.

How much does Thorong Peak Climbing cost?

Thorong Peak Climbing with Nepal Mountain Adventure starts from USD 1,499 per person including the climbing permit, full Annapurna Circuit approach itinerary, guide, porter, ACAP permit, TIMS card, base camp equipment, all teahouse accommodation, and three daily meals.

How difficult is Thorong Peak?

Thorong Peak at 5,500 m is rated moderate making it one of the most accessible trekking peaks in Nepal. The summit involves basic crampon use on gentle to moderate snow slopes above Thorong High Camp with no vertical ice or fixed rope sections required. It is an excellent first Himalayan climbing objective for fit trekkers with no prior technical experience.

What is Thorong Peak and where does it sit?

Thorong Peak is a 5,500 m summit directly above the Thorong La Pass (5,416 m) on the Annapurna Circuit. Climbers summit Thorong Peak and then descend the standard Thorong La Pass trail to Muktinath creating a unique experience of being above the famous pass and looking down onto the thousands of trekkers who cross it each season below them.

What permits are needed for Thorong Peak?

Three permits are required which are the Thorong Peak Climbing Permit (USD 125) from the Nepal Mountaineering Association, the Annapurna Conservation Area Permit (ACAP, USD 30), and the TIMS card (USD 20). Nepal Mountain Adventure processes all permits in advance.

What is the best time for Thorong Peak climbing?

Autumn (October to November) is the best season. The Thorong La Pass section where the peak sits above benefits from the stable post-monsoon weather most reliably in October. Spring (April to May) is also possible but late winter snowpack on the higher summit sections can complicate the approach in March.

What view does Thorong Peak offer compared to the Thorong La Pass?

The Thorong Peak summit at 5,500 m sits approximately 84 m above the Thorong La Pass and provides a broader and more elevated perspective of both the Manang valley to the east and the Mustang desert to the west. Standing on the summit looking down onto the Thorong La trail gives a bird’s eye view of one of the world’s most famous trekking routes.

Is Thorong Peak suitable for complete climbing beginners?

Yes, Thorong Peak is one of the best first Himalayan climbing experiences available as it requires only basic crampon use in manageable terrain at a relatively accessible altitude of 5,500 m. Nepal Mountain Adventure recommends it specifically for Annapurna Circuit trekkers who want to add a summit achievement without the full technical demands of higher trekking peaks.

What acclimatization is provided before the Thorong Peak summit?

The full Annapurna Circuit approach provides excellent acclimatization including nights at Manang (3,519 m), the acclimatization day hike above 4,000 m, Thorong High Camp (4,925 m), and the pre-dawn summit attempt to 5,500 m before crossing the pass to Muktinath. This graduated profile makes the 5,500 m summit very manageable for well-acclimatized trekkers.

How long does the Thorong Peak summit day take?

The summit day begins at 2:00 to 3:00 AM from Thorong High Camp (4,925 m) with climbers reaching the summit at 5,500 m in approximately 3 to 4 hours. After the summit trekkers descend to the Thorong La Pass (5,416 m) and continue the standard descent to Muktinath (3,800 m) making it a long but extraordinarily rewarding single day of 10 to 12 hours total.

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