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Thorang La Pass Short Trek

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  • Accommodation Hotel in Kathmandu/Tea House during Trek
  • Duration 12
  • Trip Difficulty Easy
  • Activities Trekking
  • Best Time Spring and Autumn
  • Group Size Min-02 pax
  • Transportation Car/Jeep/Flight
  • Meals B L D During Trek
  • Start/End Besisahar to Pokhara

Overview

Thorang La Pass Trek is the best combo pack for any trekkers who are seeking an extraordinary trekking experience. Annapurna Circuit is enriched with the most satisfying multi-geographical topography that adds up to the extravagant hills, thrilling gorges, heart-purifying rivers, wilder forests, and high passes that sum up this all-in-one trekking trail.

Thorang La Pass Trek kicks off from Jagat towards the Manang which is an extravagant place to wind up with the local lifestyle and their culture. Manang is also known as the village beyond the hilly mountains due to the fact that Manang offers a one-of-a-kind view of the mountains in the North. The valley also offers an extravagant panorama of majestic mountain vistas such as; Tilicho, Pisang, Gangapurna, Annapurna, and other majestic peaks.

Thorang La Pass Trek lets you witness the alluring beauty of natural flora and fauna festooned by the sheer beauty of cascading waterfalls, spine-chilling gorges, and the spirituality of the sacred temples and monasteries. The trail from Yak Kharka plunges towards the world’s highest pass, the Thorang La Pass via the thrilling High Camp.

The tranquil breeze of the Muktinath Temple enlightens your soul whereas a dive into the pool of Muktinath is believed to sweep away all your sins. The trek then slopes down into Kagbeni and routes along the bank of the Kaligandaki River towards the hot spring of Tatopani. A dip in the hot springs of Tatopani will fuel you up for your next expedition to Ghorepani.

A new chapter opens up with the hike to the globally renowned viewpoint of Poon Hill. The all-encompassing panorama of the majestic mountain vistas from the top of Poon Hill is a sight worth every penny.

Let Snow Bank Adventure, your very own travel companion assist you through the marvelous Annapurna Circuit Trek and serve to make this trek worth the cover page of your travel diary.

Outline Itinerary

Day 01: Arrival At TIA Kathmandu (1,300m/2,464ft)

Day 02: ktm to besishar to Dharapani (1,960m/6,430ft): 7-8 hours

Day 03: Trek from Dharapani to Chame (2,710m/8,891ft): 6 hours

Day 04: Chame to Pisang (3,300m/10,824ft): 5 – 6 hours

Day 05: Trek from Pisang to Manang : 6-7 hours

Day 06: Manang: Acclimatization day

Day 07: Trek from Manang to Yak Kharka (4,110m/13,484ft): 3 – 4 hours

Day 08: Trek from Yak Kharka to Thorong Phedi (4,600m/15,092ft): 3 – 4 hours

Day 09: Trek from Thorong Phedi to Muktinath (3,800m/12,467ft) by means of Thorong La Pass (5,416m/17,764ft): 7 – 8 hours

Day 10: Trek from Muktinath to Pokhara  (2,670m/8,760ft): 4 – 5 hours

Day 11: Fly/drive Pokhara  to Kathmandu

Day 12: Final Departure

Detailed Itinerary

Day 01: Arrival at TIA Kathmandu (1,300m/2,464ft) After arriving in Kathmandu, a delegate from Snow Bank Adventure will pick you up and take you to your hotel. At night, there will be an appreciated supper hosted by Snow Bank Adventure.
  • Accommodation: Overnight at Star Hotel
  • Meals: D
Day 02: Kathmandu to besishar to Dharapani (1,960m/6,430ft): 7-8 hours Trip from Kathmandu to Dharapani is a long, 10-12 hour journey covering roughly 240km, typically involving a 6-7 hour bus ride to Besishar followed by a 3-4 hour, 4WD jeep ride over rough, steep terrain. Departing at 6-7 Am is essential to reach Dharapani by late afternoon or early evening to begin trekking the next day.
  • Accommodation: Overnight at Teahouse
  • Meals: B L D
Day 03: Trek from Dharapani to Chame (2,710m/8,891ft): 6 hours Today we stroll through a couple of forested edges on our approach to Chame, which is the central command of the Manang District. All through the trek, we can respect stunning perspectives on the Himalayas including Lamjung Himal, Annapurna II, and Annapurna IV (7,525m/24,688ft). On the present trek, we additionally go over little natural aquifers where we can dunk in and alleviate our hurting muscles.
  • Accommodation: Overnight at teahouse
  • Meals: B L D
Day 04: Chame to Pisang (3,300m/10,824ft): 5 - 6 hours A precarious and restricted way through the thick backwoods will carry us to the emotional bent shake face, rising 1500m from the stream. This is most likely the steepest piece of the Marshyangdi Valley, so steep that the trail is cut into the vertical shake. In the wake of passing this last piece of shake, the valley opens up with glorious vistas. What's more, right where the valley enlarges stands the Paungda Danda, a monstrous slanting rock face that ascents over 5,000ft (1500m) over the trail. We trek for some time before achieving Lower Pisang where we go through the night.
    • Accommodation: Overnight at teahouse
    • Meals: B L D
Day 05: Trek from Pisang to Manang : 6-7 hours There are two courses to Manang yet we pursue the trail that takes us to Upper Pisang through Geru. This trail ensures fantastic perspectives on the excellent scene and the relentless mountains including Annapurna and Pisang. We start to see complexity in the scene and vegetation from today. The cold and dry atmosphere additionally makes a lot of harsher conditions.
  • Accommodation: Overnight at teahouse
  • Meals: B L D
Day 06: Manang: Acclimatization day So as to stay in shape on the trails that pursue, we keep ourselves occupied today with a short climb to either Bhojo Gumba or Gangapurna Lake.
  • Accommodation: Overnight at teahouse
  • Meals: B L D
Day 07: Trek from Manang to Yak Kharka (4,110m/13,484ft): 3 - 4 hours From Manang town, the trail crosses a stream, moves to the town of Tenki, and keeps on moving out of the Marshyangdi Valley turning northwest up the valley of Jarsang Khola. The trail pursues this valley northward, passing a couple of fields and a clean of juniper trees, as it consistently gains height. The trail further goes close to the little town of Ghunsa, a group of level mud rooftops just beneath the trailhead. Presently the trail experiences knolls where ponies and yaks touch. The trail passes an old Mani divider in a wonderful knoll and after that leads to another little town of Yak Kharka.
  • Accommodation: Overnight at teahouse
  • Meals: B L D
Day 08: Trek from Yak Kharka to Thorong Phedi (4,600m/15,092ft): 3 - 4 hours It is a tough stroll to Thorang Phedi. In the wake of strolling for quite a while, we cross a suspension extension and reach Ledar town. We climb moreover and go through transcending bluffs before coming to Thorang Phedi, the last town before Thorong La pass. On this outing, we are remunerated with probably the best perspective on Mt. Gundang, Mt. Seagoing, Thorung Peak, and Mt. Khatungkan.
  • Accommodation: Overnight at teahouse
  • Meals: B L D
Day 09: Trek from Thorong Phedi to Muktinath (3,800m/12,467ft) using Thorong La Pass (5,416m/17,764ft): 7 - 8 hours Intersection Thorong La pass, perhaps the most astounding go on the planet, will be our definitive target today. We will cross the go from east to west (Manang to Muktinath) which is the least demanding and most secure bearing. We get up around three in the first part of the day and stroll up the mountain. When we at long last make it to the top, we understand that our adventure was justified, despite all the trouble.
  • Accommodation: Overnight at teahouse
  • Meals: B L D
Day 10: Trek from Muktinath to Pokhara  (2,670m/8,760ft): 4 – 5 hours From Muktinath to Pokhara involves a long but scenic, 166km, 7-10 hour journey. Travelers usually take a jeep from Muktinath, pass through Kagbeni and Jomsom, descend through tatopani, and arrive in Pokhara by evening.
  • Accommodation: Overnight at teahouse
  • Meals: B L D
Day 11: Fly/ Drive Pokhara to Kathmandu We fly to Kathmandu in the evening. In the wake of landing in Kathmandu, we will be accompanied to our inn. We appreciate the day relaxed or make up for lost time with some very late shopping or investigate any tourist spots we missed during our first day in Kathmandu. To commend the fruitful culmination of our voyage, we will have a goodbye supper at night.
  • Accommodation: Overnight at Star hotel
  • Meals: B D
Day 12: Final Departure Our adventure in Nepal is coming to an end today! A Snow Bank Adventure delegate will drop you off at the air terminal roughly 3 hours before your booked flight. On our approach to home, you will have a lot of time to design your next experience in the magnificent nation of Nepal.
  • Accommodation: None
  • Meals: B
       

Includes & Excludes

Includes

  • Airport transportation
  •  Farewell dinner
  • Kathmandu sightseeing by private vehicle
  • Professional government registered tourist guide
  • Accommodation 3 nights in Kathmandu and 1 night in Pokhara with Bed and breakfast
  • Kathmandu to Khudi by private vehicle
  • Pokhara to Kathmandu by domestic flight
  • Transportation from the starting  and ending point of trekking by private vehicle
  • Three meals and tea, coffee during the trek
  • Safe drinking water( treated with chlorine and iodine)
  • Permit of the trek(TIMS, Conservation, and National park fee)
  • All types of necessary government  paperwork and government taxes
  • Guide and Porter(meals, wages, Insurance & transpiration )
  • An English speaking  government registered trekking guide and porter
  • Trekking equipment like a raincoat, sleeping bag, down jacket, and walking pole

Excludes

  • Personal expenses
  •  Personal & medical insurance
  •  Rescue evacuation by Helicopter in Emergency case
  • Beverage and Bar bills( soft drinks, hard drinks, and mineral water)
  • Boiled water
  •  Lunch & Dinner in Kathmandu except for welcome and  farewell dinner
  • Electronic devise recharge
  • Wi-Fi during the trek
  • Tips for Guide and Porter

Trek Video

Trip video preview

Packing List

  • 4- Season Sleeping Bag
  • Duffel Bag ( we will provide one complimentary Snow Bank Adventure duffel bag) 
  • Day pack
  • Down jacket
  • Upper Body- Head/ Ears/ Eyes: Sun hat, wool or synthetic hat that cover the ears, Sunglasses with UV protection, Head lamp and Neck warmer.
  • Hand: Liner gloves and Heavier shell gloves
  • Core Body: T- shirt, Light weight expedition thermal tops, fleece jacket or pullover, water/windproof of shell jacket ( preferably breathable fabric)
  • Lower Body- Legs: Light weight expedition thermal bottoms, Nylon hiking shorts, soft shell and hard sell trekking pants, water/ windproof trousers, and casual pants.
  • Feet: Liner socks, Heavy weight socks, water proof hiking / trekking boots.
  • Gaiter ( for monsoon and winter)
  • Medicines and first Aid kits: Including blister treatments ( moleskin), Pain relievers and personal medication.
  • Miscellaneous but Important: water bottle/ bladder, water purification iodine tablets, Toiletry kit ( Be sure to include toilet paper, stored in plastic bag, hand wipes, liquid hand sanitizer, and towel)

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