Nepal Trekking »Annapurna Region » Thorang La Pass

Arrival Katmandu transfer to hotel Overnight Kathmandu.

Morning after breakfast explore Kathmandu the capital city of Nepal we will visit special places like Pashupatinath at the bank of holy Baghmati River is the important Hindu temple. The Bodhnath is the biggest Buddhist Stupa and the most beautiful in the world about 500 years old. At the afternoon visit Hunmandhoka palace (Kathmandu durbar sq.)Is the residence of the living goddess called kumara, numerous interesting temples, Kasthmandap (house of wood) Overnight Kathmandu.

Morning after break fast drive to khudi. 137 km from Kathmandu it will take 4 hour drive beshishar from here we will drive 30km off-road trail to khudi.overnight khudi.

From Jagat the trail climb through forest to Chanje at 1400mt.the rocky trail follows the Marsyandi River steadily uphill to Tal. the trail crosses a wide, flat valley then climbs a stone stairway the trail continue up and down to dharapani at 1860mt.which is marked by a stone entrance chorten typical of Tibetan influenced village From here north wards. Bagarchap at 2160mt has flate-roofed stone houses of typical Tibetan design. Overnight Bagarchap.

The trail, often rough and rocky, climbs to Tyangi and than continues through forest, but near by the river, to Koper at 2590mt.Chame at 2685mt is the headquarter of the Manang district as you approach Chame and there is a small hot spring by the town. Overnight Came.

The trail runs through deep forest in a steep and narrow valley, views include the first sight of the soaring Paungda rock face. The trail continues to climb to Pisang which sprawls between 3200and 3300mt, The walk is now through the drier upper part of the Manang district, cut off from the full effect of the monsoon by the Annapurna range Pisang this is also another typical of Tibetan influenced village with numbers of hotel, overnight Pisang.

The walk is now through the drier upper part of the Manang district, cut off from the full effect of the monsoon by the Annapurna range, people of this area herd yaks and raise crops for part of the year.2 hour walk will take you to Humda a only airstrip at 3325mt.the trail pass through a hidden village of Bryaga at 3475mt to near by Manang at where there are number of hotels with western facility. Overnight Manang.

It's a good idea to spend a day acclimatizing in Manang before pushing on to the thorong la pass 5416mt.there are some fine day walk and magnificent views around the village. Overnight Manang.

Today a short walk will take you to letdar the trail climbs steadily through Tengi, leaning Marsyandi valley. The vegetation becomes steadily steadily as you reach ledar at 4200mt.Overnight ledar.

Finely you descend to cross the river at4310mt and than climb up to 4420 phedi, foot of the hill and where it is at foot of the 5416mt Thorang la pass. Overnight Thorang Phedi.

Today we have to start our walk early morning 4am we have to be at the pass before sun comes up to you. The trail climbs steeply but is regular used and easy to follow. The altitude and snow can be problem: when the pass is covered with snow it is often impossible to cross. It takes about 4 hour to be at the top. The effort is worthwhile as the view from the top is magnificent. From the pass you have tough 1600mt descents to Muktinath. Finally reach Muktinath the lord of Salvation, has a small Hindu and Buddhists pilgrimage. The whole area is covered by flattering of Buddhist flags. Next to the main temple lies a small monastery inside of which, there is a lit flame over a small water spring. Where a holy Hindu temple is situated. With 108 taps, Muktinath is pilgrimage center for Buddhist and Hindus you'll see Tibetan traders as well as sadus from far south India as well Nepalese pilgrimage. One can see the blue flames which never go off. Muktinath also reveals a closest view of mt.Dhaulagiri, standing 7th highest in rank8176m high. Overnight muktinath.

Today will be last day of our trekking early morning we will easy decent down to jomsom via Ekle bhatti, lunch in Jomsom. a walk through bank of Kaligandaki river and facing a strong wind will take you to Jomsom at 2713mt Jomsom is the major centre in the region which offers the facility like some of the modern town offers. Overnight Jomsom.

While the winds stops flights into or out of Jomsom. Mostly all flights are operated early morning before the wind starts, 15-20 min flight will take you to Pokhara.arrival pokhara check in hotel afternoon sightseeing Pokhara visit David's fall Tibetan refugee camp evening one hour boating at Phewa Lake. Overnight pokhara.

Morning after breakfast drive Kathmandu 200km(5 hrs drives) Drive through an exotic landscape and terraced hillside on the way we will pass Trisuli River, the most popular rafting river in the country overnight Kathmandu.

After breakfast half day sightseeing visit Swayambhunath (monkey temple) a stupa overlooking 80 Mt. above the city for Buddhist as well Hindu this is a very holy place. Visit Patan another historical place surrounded by many beautiful temple Patan is only separated by Baghmati river from Kathmandu second largest town in valley. Free stay at afternoon Overnight Kathmandu

After breakfast transfer Airport for International Departures.