Mt. Thorung Peak Expedition

Upon your arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, our representative will be there to welcome you. Our representatives will help you with your luggage and transfer you to your hotel. Once you reach the hotel, your rooms will be allocated and you can take a rest at your rooms.

These two days will be dedicated to expedition preparations. You’ll meet with your expedition leader and guides to receive essential information about the Lhotse expedition and obtain the necessary permits. You can also visit some of Kathmandu’s cultural sites, including Swayambhunath Stupa, Boudhanath Stupa, Pashupatinath Temple, and Kathmandu Durbar Square.

We will begin our trek towards western Nepal in the early morning after breakfast. Our trek crew will accompany us. We will travel along the Prithivi Highway, leaving behind the town of Muglin and reaching Dumre, beside the Marsyangdi River. From here, we will head north on a narrow road that follows the river. We will stop for lunch at a roadside restaurant along the way. Our journey continues along the river until we reach Besishahar, the headquarters of the Lamjung district. We will then transfer by jeep to Jagat, where we will spend the night at the lodge. The journey will be long, and it will take us 9-10 hours by bus and jeep, depending on the road conditions.

Today, we will begin our trek. The road continues to the Manang Village and Khangsar but its condition is very rough. Therefore, it is more worth starting the trek from here at Jagat. On the other hand, beginning the trek from a low altitude helps us to acclimatize easily. We will take an old trekking trail. Somewhere along the way, we will need to take a motorable route. From Jagat, we will start with a steady climb to Chamje (1340m). You will descend the steps towards the Tal (1700m) and cross the river via the suspension bridge. Beyond Tal, we will again cross the river and continue to Dharapani (1860m). The trek from Jagat to Chyamche takes 30 minutes over 2 and a half kilometers. Then, it takes two and a half hours to cover 4 and a half kilometers to Tal, and finally, it takes 3 hours to cover 6 kilometers to Dharapani. In total, we will trek for 7 hours, covering 15 kilometers. We will spend the night at Dharapani.

Our trek will start following the morning breakfast at Lower Pisang. From Pisang, there are two routes; Trekking route and Motorable road. Both routes lead us to Manag village. It is worth making a smart decision that we will take you through a trekking route through Ghyaru (3730m)-Ngawal (3660m)-Braga (3450m) and finally reach Manang village covering a total distance of 20Km on 8 and 30 hours. This day will us challenging and one toughest too. 

To set off early and cross the river but instead of heading to upper Pisang, turn left to hit the trail. A few hour’s trek from the Pisang will have the opportunity to see the distinctive face of Annapurna II and, the lush green forests below, this magical movement will be an incredible sight of this trek. We will pass a beautiful Mani wall with a stone table (Mani stone) inscribed with mantras. You are always supposed to pass it on the left (clockwise), according to Buddhist Belief. With capturing the beautiful scenery on the way we will steep and tough climb to the village of Ghyaru.  To reach Ghyaru will take us approximately 2 hours covering 5 km from Lower Pisang. At Ghyaru, we will witness the old traditional houses that will be our attraction. We will continue our trek to Ngawal (3660m). It takes us 1 and 45 minutes to cover in 5km distance. Ngawal is a lovely village with a Gumba (monastery) and a Mane (prayer wall).  From Nagwal to Braga Gumba, it takes 2 to 3 hours. Braga Gumba is one of the most impressive monasteries in the valley, built into a rocky crag. The monastery is one of the oldest, believed to be more than 900 years old, and one of the most revered Buddhist monasteries on the Annapurna circuit. After exploring, we will straightforward the final section to Manang which takes half an hour covering 2 km walking on the road along the river and overnight staying at the finest lodge.

At this altitude, it is important to acclimatize the body to ensure a successful trek without any physical disturbances. On this day, we will rest at Manang and obtain an entry permit at the Annapurna Conservation Area (ACAP) Office. We will follow the Golden Acclimatization rule, which involves climbing high during the day and returning to this altitude for sleep. For the upcoming days, we need to be fully prepared mentally and physically due to the challenging terrain and altitude. These activities help us avoid high-altitude illnesses, especially Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS). During the day, we will hike to Chongur View Point crossing through Gangapurna Glacier for acclimatization and visit monasteries. Manang village itself is beautiful, with the Marsangdi River flowing to the east of the village. There are more than 900-year-old monasteries, Barka Gompa, and the surrounding area offers mountain views of Annapurna II, III, IV, and Gangapurna as well as Tilicho Peak. The welcoming and hospitable people are the main attraction that we can experience on this day.

After a day’s rest at Manang, we will trek to Yak Kharka today. The distance between Manang and Yak Kharka is 10 km, which takes 4 to 5 hours and gains 510 m in elevation. The motorable road will end at Manang, and you will follow a small path with normal traffic jams. You may get stuck somewhere because of the single path, and one of the famous trekking routes of  Nepal is the Annapurna Circuit Trail, where you may get stuck behind horses, mules, and yaks. But the terrain and elevation slowly gain altitude, allowing you to concentrate on your breathing and heart rate.

We will trek to Yak Kharka, passing a beautiful suspension bridge near Yak Kharka, panoramic mountain views, and the scenic beauty of this trail. Most importantly, for safety, we need to be aware of rockfall in the steep terrain and upper portion of the trail. We will encounter numerous domestic and wild yaks, deer, and fragile landscapes, and the chance of falling rocks is high. Similarly, the narrow path and the full of horses, mules, and yaks is another challenge on this trail. Thus, we need to be aware and make sure to not forget that safety is the priority that should be followed throughout the route.

Today, we will leave Yak Kharka behind and trek towards the Throng Phedi. The trek will be longer compared to the previous days, but it will be worth it. We will cover a distance of 8.5 km, which will take approximately 4-5 hours, and we will gain an elevation of 400 m. The trail is not particularly difficult, it is moderate. The elevation gain and gentle slope with occasional uphill sections may pose a bit of a challenge. Throughout the Yak kharka to Throng Phedi trek, you will come to see numerous majestic picks and mountains of the Annapurna Himalayan range. Like the Annapurna II, III, IV, Gangapurna, Pisang Peak, Thorung Peak, Chulu, Tilcho Peak and many more.

Today, we will reach the main and important destination of Throng Base Camp and Throng La, which is one of the biggest passes in the world and one of the main attractions on this trail. Many people dream of reaching Thorong La, but not everyone succeeds. Only a few of them can make it, but they are filled with beautiful memories and adventures.

After a delicious morning breakfast, we will leave Throng High Camp behind and start on the trek towards Base Camp. Today, the trek will not be too hard. Continuing with gentle uphill treks, it will take us 4 to 5 hours to gain 970m elevation and cover 3 km along the rugged and barren land, with surrounding beautiful majestic mountains. Our camp will be set up near the Pass, and we will stay there until climbing Throng Peak. After reaching Base Camp, we will rest and prepare for the next day.

Now, the most wait moment and big day is not far. On this day, we will be ready to face the challenge conquer it, and make it to stand atop Throng Peak (6144 m). Thus, we will take a whole day to gain technical knowledge on how to use climbing gear and equipment. Our climbing guide will prepare us and provide all the essential information about the terrain, trail, crevasses, and other obstacles that we may face in the mountains. We will stay overnight there and be ready for the most awaited moment.

Today is the day of our climb, so it’s important to be prepared with all the necessary gear the previous day. We’ll start our climb at night, usually between 2-3 am. This is because climbing early in the morning has several advantages. For instance, the wind is usually calmer in the morning, which makes it easier and safer to climb. Additionally, starting early in the morning helps to avoid risks such as avalanches, loose rocks due to melting ice, and the bright sun reflecting off the snow, which can make the climb more difficult. It’s also important to note that climbers usually start early in the morning to avoid the melting snow on glaciers and slopes, which might be dangerous.

After climbing continuously for 4-5 hours and covering a distance of 2 km, we will stand atop Throng Peak. From the top, we will behold the peaks of the Annapurna region, namely Annapurna I (8091 m), Annapurna II (7937m), Annapurna III (7555 m), Annapurna IV (7525 m), and Gangapurna (7454 m). The view will also include Gangla Himal, which includes Chulu West (6419 m), Chulu Central (6585), and Chulu East (6429 m). In addition, we will see Purkung Himal, which includes Purkung (6166m) and Purbung Himal (6500 m), Jinjang (6111 m), Yakwang (6482 m), Khatungkang (6484 m), Syagang (6026 m), Dajong Paldip (5413 m), Pisang Peak/ Jong Ri (6091 m), Tilicho Peak (7134 m), and Manaslu (8163 m). Along with this magnificent view of the Manang and Mustang region, we will also see the beautiful Kaligandaki Valley. After a life time experience spent at top we will be descend down to Base Camp and stay there overnight.

It is just an optional extra day that we might use in case of bad weather and AMS.

This day promises to be unforgettable as we start on a journey from Thorong Base Camp (5420m) to Muktinath Temple (3,760m) crossing the Thorung La high pass (5,416 m).

Setting off early in the morning, we start ourselves against the frigid air, knowing that the breathtaking vistas from the pass will make every step worthwhile. Looking northward, towards Tibet, we’ll be greeted by a mesmerizing panorama of the Himalayan peaks, while a glance backward reveals the majestic Annapurna range.

Descending towards Muktinath, a site revered by both Hindus and Buddhists, we’ll encounter a sacred place known as Chumig Gyatsa in Tibetan, or “Hundred Waters.” Muktinath Temple is famed for its 108 stone spouts, each gushing with water from the Kaligandaki River. Additionally, we can witness the eternal flame, which has flickered for over two millennia. Our overnight accommodation will at Muktinath.

Our Annapurna Circuit Package concludes today. We begin the day waking up in Pokhara, and after enjoying breakfast, we start our journey back to Kathmandu on a tourist bus. The approximately 200-kilometer route initially tracks alongside the Marsyangdi River before joining the Trishuli River later on. Alternatively, there is the option to opt for a 25-minute flight from Pokhara to Kathmandu (not included in the package). Our trek package officially ends upon arrival in Kathmandu.

It’s time to say your final goodbyes to Kathmandu. A representative from our company will meet you at your hotel and assist you with your international departure.