Annapurna Circuit trek via Thorong La

Annapurna Circuit trek via Thorong La

Follow Nepal’s Annapurna Circuit from the Marsyangdi Valley to Thorong La (5,416 m), descending towards Muktinath and Jomsom. The 17-day journey combines the mountain traverse with time in Kathmandu and Pokhara.

Mirando al Sur arranges guiding, lodges and porter support. Villages such as Chame, Pisang and Manang form part of a journey through varied Himalayan landscapes and communities, rather than an attempt on an 8,000-metre summit.

Your mountain trip with Mirando al Sur

The gradual ascent through the valley reveals the transition from lower villages to the open high-mountain environment around Manang and Thorong Phedi. A day in Manang is set aside for adaptation before the pass.

Muktinath brings a cultural dimension as a Hindu and Buddhist pilgrimage site. Pokhara offers a change of pace after trekking, before the return to Kathmandu.

Trip itinerary

1. Day 1: Kathmandu. Arrival, reception and hotel transfer.
2. Day 2: Besisahar, Bhulbhule and Ngadi. Road transfer followed by the first walk to Ngadi.
3. Day 3: Syange. Continue through the Marsyangdi Valley and its villages; around five hours.
4. Day 4: Dharapani. A stage through the Tal area with climbs and descents beside the river; around eight hours.
5. Day 5: Chame. Around six hours, with views towards Lamjung Himal and Annapurna II.
6. Day 6: Pisang. Climb towards 3,300 m; around 4½ hours.
7. Day 7: Manang. Continue through the valley and the Braga area; around 4½ hours.
8. Day 8: Manang adaptation day. A higher walk, returning to sleep in the village.
9. Day 9: Yak Kharka. Continue towards 4,000 m; the programme gives a seven-hour reference.
10. Day 10: Thorong Phedi. Approach the foot of the pass, around three hours. Basic mountain accommodation.
11. Day 11: Thorong La to Muktinath. Planned crossing of the 5,416 m pass and descent; around eight hours.
12. Day 12: Jomsom. Continue on foot for six or seven hours.
13. Day 13: Pokhara. Fly from Jomsom according to operations and the booked programme.
14. Day 14: Pokhara. Free time to explore the town and surroundings.
15. Day 15: Kathmandu. Travel back by tourist bus.
16. Day 16: Kathmandu. Time for visits and preparation for departure.
17. Day 17: Departure. Airport transfer and international flight.

Duration, season and experience

• Duration: 17 days.
• Season: ask about suitable dates and conditions for Thorong La.
• Reference group: at least four participants; confirm the group and departure conditions.
• Published level: low technical difficulty and moderate physical demand, with sustained days and a pass above 5,000 m.
• Dates: ask for dates and availability.
• Places: contact us for current availability.

Accommodation and practical arrangements

Thorong Phedi and other mountain stops may have shared rooms and basic facilities. Discuss the equipment list and the demands of the trek against your previous experience.

The stated lodge meals consist of tea or coffee and one dish for breakfast and lunch, with soup and one dish at dinner. Check the arrangements for additional drinks against your booking’s exclusions.

Included in the programme

• Spanish qualified mountain guide from departure to return, plus a local English- and/or Spanish-speaking guide.
• Airport–hotel transfers and transport from Kathmandu to the start of the trek.
• Hotels with breakfast in Kathmandu and Pokhara, and trekking lodges as specified.
• The stated trekking meals with tea or coffee.
• The Annapurna conservation-area entry and trekking permits specified by the programme.
• One porter per two participants, with the porter’s equipment, food, accommodation, insurance and wages, together with the local guide’s stated provisions.
• The planned Jomsom–Pokhara flight, including guide and airport charges, and the stated road transport for porters.
• Pokhara–Kathmandu tourist bus, including the guide.

Not included

• International flights and international airport charges.
• Lunches and dinners in Kathmandu and Pokhara, visa and drinks.
• Unexpected costs caused by flight delays or cancellations, blocked roads, weather, natural events or altitude-related problems.
• Any service not expressly included.

Frequently asked questions

Does the trek climb Annapurna?

No. It is a circuit through the Annapurna region, crossing Thorong La. An ascent of Annapurna’s summit would be a different expedition.

What is the highest planned point?

Thorong La at 5,416 m. Crossing it depends on conditions, the plan and the group’s progress.

Is there an adaptation day before the pass?

Yes. The itinerary includes a day in Manang before continuing to Yak Kharka and Thorong Phedi.

What porter support is included?

The programme provides one porter for every two participants during the trek. Confirm baggage limits and load sharing with the equipment list.

Where do we sleep and which meals are covered?

Hotels with breakfast are used in Kathmandu and Pokhara, with lodges and the stated meals on the trek. City lunches and dinners are not included.

How do we return from Jomsom?

A flight to Pokhara is included in the programme. Flight operations and possible changes are reviewed for the departure; unexpected cancellation or change costs are not covered.

What should I confirm before booking?

Review the group, dates, equipment and transport arrangements. The document does not specify participant assistance and rescue insurance as included, so confirm suitable cover separately.

Ask Mirando al Sur about dates and booking.