Annapurna Himalaya, Nepal
Annapurna Circuit – Thorong La
Route detail
About this route
A teahouse trek from subtropical valleys to Manang and over Thorong La, with time for acclimatisation and a guided descent toward Mustang.
Daily activity
5–8 hr/day; pass day 8–9 hr.
Terrain
River valleys, pine forest, high desert, suspension bridges and a 5,416 m pass trail.
Best season
March to May; October to November
Your guide office
Annapurna Trekking
Based in Kathmandu, Nepal
What's included
Guide, porter, permits, teahouse lodging, local transport and route logistics.
Not included
International flights, visa, meals in Kathmandu/Pokhara, tips, drinks.
Itinerary
- 1
Besisahar to Chame
Time: 4–5 hrDistance: 8 km
Drive and start trekking into the Marsyangdi Valley villages.
- 2
Upper valley
Time: 5–7 hr/dayDistance: 12–16 km/day
Several days through pine forest, cliffs and villages toward Pisang and Manang.
- 3
Manang acclimatisation
Time: 3–4 hrDistance: 5 km
Rest day with a short climb for views and altitude adjustment.
- 4
Yak Kharka
Time: 4–5 hrDistance: 10 km
Move higher through dry alpine grazing land toward the pass approach.
- 5
Thorong High Camp
Time: 3–4 hrDistance: 6 km
Short, slow climb to the last lodge before the pass.
- 6
Thorong La
Time: 8–9 hrDistance: 16 km
Early crossing of the 5,416 m pass, then long descent to Muktinath.
- 7
Mustang to Pokhara
Time: 4–6 hrDistance: 10 km
Descend through Kagbeni or Jomsom and return toward Pokhara.
What to pack
Built for this route's terrain, altitude and number of days. Tick items off as you pack — without the right footwear or hard shell, a guide can refuse to take you up.
0 / 35 packed
Footwear and pack
Broken in before the trip — new boots are the most common cause of an abandoned day.
Clothing layers
Three layers, no cotton. Temperatures can swing 20 °C between valley and summit.
Technical equipment
Your guide office (Annapurna Trekking) rents most of this locally — ask when you confirm your dates.
Sun, health and altitude
UV rises roughly 10% every 1,000 m of altitude.
Hut and overnight kit
Mountain huts supply blankets and pillows, never sheets.
Boots, crampons, ice axe and harness can usually be rented from Annapurna Trekking in Kathmandu, Nepal — confirm sizes when you agree your dates.
Traveller feedback
Ratings collected from travellers who completed this route with Annapurna Trekking.
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€1,190
per person
Guide, porter, permits, teahouse lodging, local transport and route logistics.
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