Annapurna Circuit Thorong La pass trek 7 days

Annapurna Circuit Thorong La pass trek 7 days

Annapurna circuit is in north-central Nepal that includes two peaks over 8,000 meters, thirteen peaks over 7,000 meters, and sixteen more above 6,000 meters mountains The Annapurna circuit is a well-known trekking destination. The Annapurna circuit trek, known as Annapurna round or Thorong la pass trekking. Annapurna Circuit or circles of the Annapurna Himal ranges itself includes Nilgiri and Fishtail.

Annapurna circuit trek reaches an altitude of 5,416 meters in top of Thorong La pass, touching the edge of the fabled Tibetan plateau. Mt Annapurna is a magnificent mountain scenery. Every year, more than 95,000 tourists do the Annapurna circuit Thorong La pass trekking before COVID-19.

Originally, Annapurna circuit Thorong La pass trekking started from Besi Sahar, but nowadays, the road reaches Manang that is why we point out that it starts from Chame which is at an altitude 2670 m. Some trekkers who have limits of time but want to cross the beautiful Thorongla pass are the best option. So that Asian Hiking Team recommends 7 days short trekking to cross Thorong La pass.

Asian Hiking Team designs the shortest itinerary for the Annapurna circuit trek. The trek starts from Chame above 2670 m from sea level and ends in Jomsom 2700 m. We drive from Kathmandu to Besisahar by tourist bus and continue to Chame by Jeep. From Besisahar to Chame the road is narrow and possible to drive by Jeep only.

The trek is not possible in the monsoon season because the seasonal road may be close. You need to check before booking the trip. Start trekking from Chame, continue to Manang, we have a rest day in Manang then climb to Thorong La pass. After crossing the Thorongla, reach Muktinath which is in Mustang reason. It is possible to catch a Jeep from Muktinath however, we want to show our customers one full day in the Mustang valley so that we can end our trek in Jomsom.

Asian Hiking Team organizes Annapurna circuit Thorong La pass trekking Guest house/ Hotel basis. There are huge ranges of hotels/lodges that are possible for night stay. Private rooms are available in most guest houses/ Lodge. Most bathrooms are shared. Many years’ experience in the Trekking field of organizing various treks in Nepal assures you that we have chosen for our treks the cleanest and most hygienically kept Guest Houses /Lodge with a friendly atmosphere and the best views. In the high passes modern trekking we use the basic tea house. Our Guides/staff have many years of guiding experience in Annapurna circuit. We use local guides/staff in our particular trekking. Our guides are trained in first aid and know how to handle any situation. All our guides speak fluent English and are happy to share their deep knowledge of the culture, geography, botany, festivals, lifestyle of Nepalese with you.

Itinerary

Day 01: Travel to Besi sahar, 200KM, 4–5 hours by tourist bus, and continues drive to Chame (2713 m) 5-6 hours by Jeep, overnight at hotel Eagle Eye or Marshangdi Mandala or similar hotel (B/L/D).

Day 02: Chame to Upper Pisang (3115 m) 4–5 hours, overnight at Hotel Manang Marshangdi or similar hotel (B/L/D).

Day 03: Upper Pisang to Manang (3450 m) 5-6 hours, use upper part off-road, overnight at Mountain Lake Resort or similar hotel (B/L/D).

Day 04: Rest day in Manang for Acclimatization, overnight at Mountain Lake Resort or similar hotel (B/L/D).

Day 05: Manang trek to Yak Kharka (4200 m) 4 hours, overnight at Hotel Gangapurna or similar hotel (B/L/D).

Day 06: Yak Kharka trek to Thorong Phedi (4450 m) or High camp (4850 m), 4.30 hours, overnight at Thorong-La Phedi Guest house or similar hotel (B/L/D).

Day 07: Trekking to Muktinath - the hardest day to cross Thorong La Pass (5416m) continues trek to Muktinath (3800 m) 6/8 hours, overnight Annapurna Inn or Bob Marley or similar hotel (B/L/D).

Day 08: Trekking to Jomsom (2730 m), 5 hours trekking, overnight at Hotel Majestic (B/L/D).

Day 09: Jomsom to Pokhara by Bus/Jeep, 8–10 hours, overnight at 2-3 star hotel (B/L/D).

Day 10: Travel to Kathmandu by Tourist bus 6 hours, transfer to hotel. OR flight Pokhara to Kathmandu (extra US$125) (B/L).