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Thorung La Trek (Annapurna Circuit)

Thurong La trek is a shorter version of the Annapurna Circuit trek on the north eastern slopes of the Annapurna region. Although Annapurna circuit was once the classic trek in the Annapurna region but due to recent ongoing road construction on the other part of Annapurna Circuit trail has made us redesign the program. In reality this shorter version of the Annapurna Circuit trek is the cream of the trek. The trail takes you through a typical hill country inhabited by Gurung, Chettris to Tibet like country on the northern slopes of the Himalaya. Crossing of Thurong La pass which is 5,416 m is hard and thrilling but rewards you with some magnificent views of the Himalayas. We will end this trip with a visit to Muktinath which is an important and holy site for both Hindus and Buddhists.

In short we can sum this trail up as a classical one since it provides all the delights which Annapurna has to offer - the different cultures of the different tribes residing in this area, fantastic landscape, great mountain views and last but not the least the exhilarating experience of crossing the 5,416m high Thorung La Pass.

In case if one wants to do the full Annapurna circuit we can always organize it.

Trip Departure Dates

March 15th - April 1st, 2010

April 17th - May 02nd, 2010

October 02nd -19th, 2010

November 02nd - 19th, 2010

Notes : The departure schedule sometimes can change due to unavoidable circumstances such as weather hazards, natural changes of walking track, road slides, and avalanches, public strikes.

Thorung La Trek Fact File

Area : Annapurna Region

Duration : 18 Days

Treks & Travel : 12 Days Trek & 06 days traveling and tours

Difficulties : Moderate/Demanding***

Max. Elevation : 5416 m

Season : October/November, March/April

Style : Lodge

Price : US $ 1,425.- net per person basis 4 participants

Thorung La Trek Brief Program

Day Trek
Day
Destination   Comments Alt. AWHPD
01 Kathmandu Arrival and txfr to Htl 1,300 m  
02 Kathmandu(B) Free day for ss tour    
03  01 Ngadi Drive 7hrs/ trek 2hrs    920 m  9 hrs
04  02 Jagat(B+L+D) Trek 1,250 m  7 hrs
05  03 Dharapani(B+L+D) Trek 1,920 m  6 hrs
06  04 Chame(B+L+D) Trek 2,630 m  6 hrs
07  05 Pisang(B+L+D) Trek 3,190 m  5 hrs
08  06 Bryaga(B+L+D) Trek 3,500 m  6 hrs
09  07 Bryaga(B+L+D) Acclimatization    
10  08 Yak Kharka(B+L+D) Trek 4,090 m  4 hrs
11  09 Thorung Phedi Trek(B+L+D) 4,420 m  4 hrs
12  10 Muktinath(B+L+D) Trek via Throung La 5416m 3,800 m  9 hrs
13  11 Kagbeni(B+L+D) Trek 2,810 m  3 hrs
14  12 Jomsom(B+L+D) Trek 2,665 m  3 hrs
15  13 Pokhara(B+L+D) Fly to Pokhara     820 m  25m
16   Kathmandu(B) Fly back to KTM    
17 Kathmandu(B) Sightseeing tour    
18 Departure (B) Transfer to airport    
B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner, AWHP: Average walking hour per day

Trip Cost Includes

  • 04 nights twin sharing accommodation at one of the medium class hotel in Kathmandu on BB basis
  • 01 night twin sharing accommodation at one of the medium class hotel in Pokhara on BB basis
  • 12 nights/13 days Thorung La trek with Crew & porter support, simple accommodation on twin sharing basis; breakfast, lunch and dinner, conservation park fee, TIM’s card.
  • Sightseeing tour of Kathmandu Durbar Square, Swayambunath, Bhaktapur, Pashupatinath and Boudhnath with local English speaking guide, private transportation and entrance fee during the sightseeing tour.
  • Private transportation from Kathmandu to trek starting Point.
  • Flight JOM/PKR/KTM
  • Portable altitude chamber
  • Water proof duffle bag
  • Insurance & Equipments for staff and porters
  • One Nepali Dinner with cultural dance
  • All arrival/departure transfers

Trip Cost Excludes

  • Nepal Visa which can be obtained at Tribhuvan International Airport upon payment of US $ 40.-
  • Meals(Lunch and dinner)during your stay in Kathmandu and Pokhara
  • Your personal gears for the trip i.e. sleeping bags, trekking gears, personal medicines, Insurance etc
  • Airport taxes etc
  • Insurance – it is important to have an insurance coverage along with helicopter rescue for this trip
  • Any extra cost incurred in case of delay or cancellation of flight, any political turmoil, natural disaster
  • Entrance fee for visiting monasteries etc