Overview
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 into 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 include 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.
Facts
Highlights
Itinerary Outline
Thamel Marga Central Thamel Kathmandu (Google Map)
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Any form of an adventurous expedition, such as summiting Thorong Peak, will be safe and secure with Nepal Nomad, regardless of your gender or the type of your trip. However, a minimum of 2 persons is necessary as per the rules made by the Nepal Government.
Thorong Peak Climbing gear of a professional level can probably be rented in Nepal, although the basic level gear is rarely available for rent.
The following are the requirements for obtaining permits:
In the Thorong Peak Climbing Journey, the climbing guide is always ready and prepared for any form of emergency. As usual, your safety will be our top concern, and we will act in accordance with that objective while implementing emergency measures. In the event of an emergency, Nepal Mountain Adventure will direct you to a safer spot, administer required first-aid, or even request assistance from helicopter evacuation services in the Thorong Peak Climbing adventure.
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