Thorang Peak Climbing - 12 Days

Highlights of the Day

• Pine forests and steep rock faces
• Wide valley views of Annapurna II
• Traditional Gurung settlements

After breakfast, you will hit the first trail today. From Chame, the trek leads to Upper Pisang, following a well-defined trail through dense pine forests and dramatic rock formations. The path gradually ascends along the Marsyangdi River. En route, it offers breathtaking views of snow-capped peaks rising above the valley. Upper Pisang is known for its traditional stone houses and panoramic viewpoints. The steady ascent helps your body adjust to the increasing altitude while rewarding you with some of the finest mountain scenery on the Annapurna Circuit.

Highlights of the Day

• High-route trek with expansive mountain views
• Buddhist monasteries and prayer walls
• Cultural immersion in Manang Valley

After having breakfast at Upper Pisang, start the trek from the upper section of Pisang, offering superior views and better acclimatisation. The path passes ancient monasteries, chortens, and traditional villages that reflect Tibetan-influenced culture. You will be rewarded with the Views of Chulu West and Annapurna II. Upon arrival in Manang, the largest settlement in the region, you check into a lodge with better facilities. This important acclimatisation stop allows your body to adapt as you prepare for the higher sections of the Thorang Peak Climbing itinerary.

Highlights of the Day

• Acclimatisation hike to nearby viewpoints
• Glacier and mountain panorama views
• Rest and preparation for the climbing phase

A full acclimatisation day in Manang is essential for safe climbing. Short hikes to nearby ridges or glacier viewpoints help your body adapt to altitude. The rest of the day is spent hydrating, checking gear, and attending a briefing with the climbing guide. Manang’s dry climate and wide valley make it one of the best places for acclimatisation in Nepal. This day significantly improves summit success and reduces the risk of altitude sickness during the upcoming ascent toward Thorang Peak Base Camp.

Highlights of the Day

• Gradual altitude gain for safe acclimatisation
• Rugged Trail with mountain views
• Increasing chances of spotting blue sheep

Leaving Manang, the trail ascends gently toward Yak Kharka, making this day ideal for continued acclimatisation. The landscape becomes rugged as you move above the tree line, with wide valleys and expansive Himalayan views. The steady climb helps your body adapt naturally to higher altitudes without excessive strain. Along the way, you may encounter grazing yaks and blue sheep on the slopes. Yak Kharka is a small seasonal settlement used mainly by trekkers and herders. Overnight stay at Yak Kharka.

Highlights of the Day

• High-altitude trekking experience
• Crossing landslide-prone sections carefully
• Base area below Thorong La Pass

After breakfast at Yak Kharka time to move ahead to Thorang Phedi. Now, the trail becomes a little harder and more rugged day by day. The trek involves a steady ascent through sparse alpine terrain. The trail passes a narrow landslide section where careful walking is required. As altitude increases, the air becomes thinner and temperatures cooler. Thorang Phedi sits at the foot of Thorong La Pass and serves as an important staging point for both the peak climb and pass crossing. After reaching the lodge, the rest of the day is spent resting, hydrating, and preparing for the climb to High Camp.

Highlights of the Day

• Short but steep ascent
• Entry into the true alpine zone
• Preparation for summit day

Today’s trek is short but physically demanding due to the steep ascent and high altitude. The trail climbs steadily from Thorang Phedi to Thorang High Camp, gaining significant elevation in a short distance. The environment is rugged. High Camp is located on an open slope close to the climbing route. After arrival, climbers rest, hydrate, and receive a final briefing from the guide regarding summit day plans. Early dinner and rest are essential as the summit push begins before dawn.

Highlights of the Day

• Sunrise summit of Thorang Peak
• Crossing the Thorong La region
• Descent to the sacred town of Muktinath

Finally, the summit day arrives. Your guide will wake you up early around 1-2 am. Summit day begins very early with a gradual climb toward Thorang Peak’s summit. Using basic mountaineering equipment, climbers ascend snow and ice slopes under the guidance of your Sherpa Guide.

From the Thorang Peak summit, breathtaking views stretch across the Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, and Manaslu ranges. You did with the guidance of Overland Trek Nepal and succeafully climb the Thorang Peal. After a short celebration, the descent continues toward the Thorong La area and down to Muktinath. This is a long and challenging day that combines climbing and trekking, but it delivers the most rewarding moments of the entire expedition.

Highlights of the Day

• Views of Nilgiri and Dhaulagiri
• Kali Gandaki Valley walk
• Wind-swept Mustang terrain

Take your time to eat breakfast and pay a quick visit to Muktinath Temple. After that, the trek continues through the wide Kali Gandaki Valley toward Jomsom. The terrain is dry and open, with strong winds common in the afternoon. Snow-capped peaks rise dramatically above the valley floor. Jomsom is a major settlement with modern facilities, making it a comfortable stop after high-altitude days. Overnight stay at Jomsom.

Highlights of the Day

• Scenic mountain flight or overland journey
• Return to lush lowland scenery
• Comfortable lakeside stay

You travel from Jomsom to Pokhara, either by a short scenic flight or an overland drive. In our Itinerary, the travel from Jomsom to Pokhara is via flight. You will see amazing views of the Himalayas from the flight from Jomsom to Pokhara. It is a short flight.

After landing at Pokhara, your guide will help you in transferring you to your hotel. Overland Trek Nepal Team congratulates you for the successful Summit of Thorang Peak in the Annapurna Region.

Highlights of the Day

• Scenic highway drive
• Rural villages and river valleys
• Final views of the Himalayas

After an exciting Thorang Peak Expedition, it's time to return. The journey back to Kathmandu follows rivers and terraced hills through Nepal’s mid-hills. Upon arrival in Kathmandu, you check into your hotel and enjoy a well-earned rest. The evening can be spent exploring the city or celebrating the successful Thorang Peak Climbing expedition with Team Officials. We organise a farewell dinner for you and listen to your story from Thorang Peak Climbing.

This day is for weather delays or sudden changes of plan in the itinerary during the Thorang Peak Climbing. Sometimes the weather can be unpredictable, or even the climbers may not be ready at the last minute. In those situations, this extra day in the Thorang Peak Itinerary helps in making the balance in the trip.