The crossing Annapurna Thorong La Pass (5,416m) trek is one of the difficult pass trek in Annapurna Himalayan region.Annapurna Thorong La pass combine trekking best for local adventure which loves nature, landscape enjoying with different Gurung villages, Tibetan villages traditional, cultural, language, ethnic groups life style.
1. Trip Facts
Destination : Nepal
Activity : Annapurna Region Trekking
Duration : 14 Days
Trip Difficulty : Challenging
Group size : 1-30 Pax
Accommodation : Hotel/Lodge/Tea House
Meals included : Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Transportation : Bus/Car/Taxi
Trip starting point : Besishar
Trip Ending point : Pokhara
Trip Altitude : 5416 Metres
Best season : March, April and May & September, October and
November
Highlights
One of the best beautiful villages like Manang, Yak Kharka, Tal, pisang,
Muktinath and Jomsom.
Top of the world highest lake in the Tilicho Lake.
Small Gangapurna Lake in the near by Manang Village.
the highest pass thorong la pass with beautiful mountain view.
Shiva and Buddhist temple in Muktinath Village.
Benefits
Airport transportation on arrival and departure days (our staff will do pick you up
and drop you off).
Arrangement Trekking equipment such as the Sleeping bags and down jackets (if
you do not have own) its rental included if needs.
First Aid Kit Medical.
Trip Route Map, Outline itinerary and printed (Himalayan Local Guide Pvt. Ltd)
Hiking T-shirt.
We provide an Oximeter to measure your Oxygen and Pulse at high altitude
sickness to find out the accurate your health Condition when you are in the
Himalaya.
Trip Overview
2. The crossing Annapurna Thorong La Pass (5,416m) trek is one of the
difficult pass trek in Annapurna Himalayan region.Annapurna Thorong
La pass combine trekking best for local adventure which loves nature,
landscape enjoying with different Gurung villages, Tibetan villages
traditional, cultural, language, ethnic groups life style.
Annapurna Thorong la pass trek is most popular for stunning mountains
views including the Lamjung Himal (6970m) , Mt. Manaslu (8150m),
Annapurna III (7550m), Annapurna Iv (7570m), Gangapurna (6480m),
Pisang peak(6081m), chulu west (6430m), Tilicho peak (7140m) Tukche
peak (6950m), Nilgiri (7045m), Dhaulagiri (8160m) etc.
Thorong la pass trek start from Beshishar and all the way up to Jagat,
chamje, Dharapani , chame village and flowing the river side beautiful
waterfalls, Green jungle and natural hot spring in the chame village we
can go and relax .Where will be more than 3 thousand meter high they
have no trees totally dry place. Highest lake in the world Tilicho Lake
located at 4915m.After the Thorong La pass trek downhill to Muktinatha
Village big Hindus Temple and Buddhist temple –domestic Airport
Pokhara – Jomsom - Pokhara flight, Best apple garden of Nepal Marpha
Village, Tibetan Buddhist Temple, Natural Hot spring in Tatopani
Village.We Himalayan local guides will do arrange relevant package trip.
Wish Great life time experience Nepal Himalayan region.
Why Choose Himalayan Local Guide?
1st. First of all, we would like to welcome to you in Himalayan Local
Guide Pvt. Ltd. has years of experience in this fielded. As a
consequence, our local trekking knows that what customers can expect,
and they have never unsuccessful to exceed the client’s opportunity.
You may check what our previous customers have to say about us on
our trip advisor and Review page.
2nd. As we as organize professional local trekking guide and porters
service for Nepal Trekking & Peak Climbing in Himalayas region of
Annapurna, Everest, Langtang, Ganesh Himal, Mustang, Manaslu,
Kanchanjunga, Dolpo and many more place etc.
3rd. Himalayan Local Guide Team put the safety and the security of the
clients as their foremost priority. For them, customer pleasure is
3. everything. So they work very much hard to an ensure clients are having
the best time while in Nepal Himalayas regions.
4th. Ours Professional Local trekking Guides are educated and speak
many different kinds of languages, also speak well-known English. The
Guides are trusty trained Government License holders; the porters are to
strong from the high altitude Mountains
Is Annapurna Thorong La Pass Trek
Difficult?
Annapurna Thorong La Pass is Nepal’s preferred trekking destinations in
the Himalayas. Most of the travelers/trekkers in good health and
reasonable physical faintness will be able to complete this itinerary
without concern, and no previous trekking experience is required.
However, this trip does reach an elevations higher then 5,000meteres,
and it’s very important to drink very much water and get plenty of have a
rest in order to let your body adjust naturally to the increased altitude. As
always, your local trekking guide will take care after your adjust and
make sure that you take pleasure in a safe and rewarding trek to
Annapurna Thorong La Pass Nepal Himalayas.
As we are providing, if you are looking for a better challenge or if you
would like to just Spend a few more days in the Nepal Himalayas,
Himalayan Local Guide Pvt. Ltd is conceited to present a host of
alternative routes for you to think about. Travelers/Trekkers extra time to
additional will find our Trip packages to Ghorepani Poon Hill
Trek, Ghorepani Poon Hill Annapurna Base Camp Trek, Annapurna
Thorong La Pass Trek, Tilicho Lake Via Annapurna Thorong La Pass
Trek, Khopra Danda Trek - 7 Days, Mohare Danda Trek.
Trip Itinerary
4. Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu (1350m/4,429feet).
Day 02: Kathmandu – Besishar (790meteres/2,591feet).
Day 03: Besishar - Bahun Danda (1315meters/4,314feet).
Day 04: Bahun Danda – Chamje Village (1435meters/4,708feet).
Day 05: Chamje Village – Danaque (1900meters/6,233feet).
Day 06: Danaque – Chame Village (2675meters/8,776feet).
Day 07: Chame Village – Pisang Village (3200meters/10,498feet).
Day 08: Pisang – Manang Village (3545meters/11,630feet).
Day 09: Acclimatization Day at Manang Village.
Day 10: Manang Village – Upper Yak Kharka (4000meters/13,123feet).
Day 11: Yak Kharka – High Camp (4890meters/16,043feet).
Day 12: High Camp – Thorong La Pass (5416meters/17,769feet) – Muktinath
(3750meters/12,303feet).
Day 13: Muktinath – Jomsom Village (2725meters/8,940feet).
Day 14: Jomsom – Pokhara - Kathmandu.
Cost Includes
International Airport to Hotel and Airport Pick up and drop by private car /
van / Jeep / Hiace depend on the Group Size.
Transportation service from Kathmandu – Besishar by Bus.
Jomsom - Pokhara by Bus.
Pokhara – Kathmandu by Tourist Bus.
All Meals on full Board basis BLD (Italian, Chinese, Indian, Nepali and
many European delicious food lunches, dinner and breakfast) Choose by
menu.
Three times Cup of tea and coffee on your choice in every meal time.
All necessary Entry fee including ACAP Permit (Annapurna conservation
area Project) and Tims Card (Trekking Information Management
System).
Himalayan Local Guide team, Professional Honest, strong and
Government trained English speaking Guide, His salary, three times the
meals, Insurance and equipments, etc.
Himalayan experienced strong and honest porters during the trek (2
Clients for 1 Porter).
Trekking Lodges (Tea House or Home Stay) During the Trek.
Assistant Guide for the group 5 or above.
Approval of Certificate after the successful trekking.
Supplementary energy bar, crackers, Cookies and Halls etc.
5. Seasonal fruits likes; Apple, Oranges, pomegran and Blackberry etc.
First Aid kit box (Guide will Carry it during the trekking).
Cost Excludes
Cold drink, such as beer, mineral water, cock, Fanta and Whisky etc.
Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone, WIFI,Hot Shower,
Shopping etc.
Your International air fare.
Nepal visa fee. (15 Days -25 U$D, 30 Days — 40U$D and 90 Days —
100 U$D.
Hotel in Kathmandu and pokhara with Lunch and Dinner.
Trekking Equipments.
Travel insurance that is just in case.
Tips for Guide and porters.
Fixed Departure Dates
02 Jul, 2021from
Besishar
03 Aug, 2021to
Pokhara
Duration14
Days
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6. FAQ's Before Travel
What is the highest point of Annapurna Circuit Trek?
The main highest point of Annapurna Circuit Trek is 5416meters.
Is it possible to do private trek?
Yes, you can do it privately trek with our local trekking guide and Porters.
7. When is the best season to Annapurna Circuit Trek?
Best time to do Annapurna Circuit trek from (September – October –
November - December), February – March – April – May).
What types of permits are needed for Annapurna Circuit Trek?
TIMS Card (Trekking information Management System), ACAP
(Annapurna Conservation Area Permit).
How to avoid the altitude mountain sickness in Annapurna Circuit
Trek?
Do not drink alcohol & smoke
Walk slowly while you climb up hill
Take a garlic soup and ginger tea
Drink water 3 to 4 liters per day
Do acclimatization and rest
Take a Diamox as per instructors if you got AMS symptoms
Can I change my currency in Nepal?
Yes, you can change your currency in Nepal; we will help you to
exchange your currency
What is the booking & payment system for Annapurna Circuit Trek?
The trekker’s need to be paid 13% of the full trip cost in advance and
remaining of the funds for trekking can be made on arrival in
Kathmandu. For the booking of your trek please kindly you may go
through the system of “BOOKING” form, click on there and make your
reservation.
Can I get the internet on the Annapurna Circuit Trek?
Yes, you can get the internet; most of the tea house has Wi-Fi.
Can I charge my camera battery and cell Phone on the Annapurna
Circuit Trek?
8. Yes, you can charge your camera battery and phone; they have
electricity and Solar Panel.
Is it difficult to do Annapurna Circuit Trek?
It is moderate trek and normally, we have to walk 10 to 13 days.
Is it safe for a solo female traveler?
Yes, it is safe for a solo female travel, ours teams are responsible, and
who are leading the solo travel through the Nepal Himalayas regions.
Is it possible to get ATM and Bank on the Annapurna Circuit Trek?
No, it is not possible to get ATM and Bank on the Annapurna Circuit
Trek, so you must to takes Nepali currency from the Kathmandu.
Do I need to take a sleeping bag on the trek?
Yes, you need to take a sleeping bag during the trek; it is difficult to get
blanket on the lodges because so many Guides and porters does not
have blanket.
Could I get professional local trekking Guide and Porters team?
Yes, of course we will provide you professional local trekking guide and
porter’s team, who are from the same place or Himalayas region, our
guide have details knowledge of the Himalayas and government license
holder trained, speak very well English. Our porters are fully helpful and
friendly.
Useful Information
BEST TIME TO DO ANNAPURNA CIRCUIT TREK:
March – April – May (Spring Season):
This is the best time to do Annapurna Circuit Trek. The weather is very
good through the trek. Spectacular views of the Lamjung Himal,
Annapurna II, Annapurna III,Annapurna Iv, Pisang Peak, Chulu Peak,
Gangapurna, Tilicho Peak, Thorong Peak, Mt. Dhaulagiri, Tukche Peak,
9. Dhampush Peak, Nilgiri Himal and many smaller white snow-capped
mountains etc.
The temperatures will be increasing from the middle of March and with
blue skies, white-snow capped will be seen at their occasion. So many
Travelers often succeed their climber in this time. On the way trip, the
Nepalese National flowers will be blossom likes; red, white and pink
colors with luscious green and dense forest.
June – July – August (Summer/Monsoon Season):
If you would like to do Annapurna Circuit Trek in between June to
August, it is summer/Monsoon Season. Summer Season Falls in the
Month end of June to till August. This time is the hottest and rainfalls
with a variety of vegetation blossom during this season, the Valley will be
green and totally different view than spring and Autumn Season. While
you are going to travel, Summer Season you have to be more careful
with trekking trails, it might be Muddy and Slippery. It will be regularly
rains and hottest during this season.
About the temperature during the days 15 to 25°C, will be gets colder
nights and morning times, Temperature will be less than 8°C, and must
of the morning time will be see blue sky with white snow-capped
Mountains.
September – October – November (Autumn Season):
Another best time to do for the Annapurna Circuit Trek. This season is
the peak of trekkers due to the good weather conditions. As monsoon
season slowly ends, a best trekking climate sets itself. The temperature
will be goes up to 15 degrees in the day time and, during the night time
will be down to 3 to 5 degrees. This time is while travelers relaxing with
naturally views and culturally. It is highly recommended as its best time
to go for Annapurna circuit Trek.
December – January – February (Winter Season):
The winter season trek to Annapurna Circuit Trek are famous season as
the March – April – May to September – October – November. The
places along the Annapurna Circuit Trek will be cold during the winter
season but at that time will be an amazing trip. The temperature of
Annapurna Circuit Trek can be around as low as -10°C which tempts
10. travelers to visit this region. It might snow falls and the Ground will be
snow on the trails.
The Coldest time Starts from December to till early February, after
overdue February, Climate will be slowly gets warmer temperatures to
get cold dropping to -2°C to - 5°C at high altitude. While the sun come
up, day time gets warms and blue sky with stunning all Himalayas views.
Accommodations during the Annapurna Circuit Trek:
The accommodations during the trip, all accommodations are on the
basic twin and sharing. Our local trekking guide team leader will be
managing beautiful common room. If the possible he will try to manage
the best room with attached bathrooms. About the attached bathrooms
it’s very difficult to get in the Himalayas regions, most of the mountains
area they have just common room and we must to share the toilet and
bathroom with others clients. The single rooms are available in the
lower altitude Himalayas regions. But it is not possible to get single room
in the higher elevations; you must to share with others peoples.
Meals:
As we as during the Annapurna Circuit Trek, all kinds of meals will be
provided in the Annapurna region, you can take pleasure in Nepalese
traditional foods likes: Nepali Dal Bhat and many typical foods are
available on the this region. Also they have special menus; you can
choose the many different kinds of European, Italian, Chinese and
Indians foods are available on the during the journey.
Breakfast:
You can choose by menu of your breakfast: options such as French
toast with (jam, Honey and Butter), muesli, Oatmeal, Corn Flakes,
cereal, hash browns, any style of eggs you would like, Gurung Bread,
Tibetan Bread with (jam, honey and Pea abutter), pancake, puffy, and
round and tsamapa porridge and chapatti with any kinds of Tea.
Lunch:
Lunch time; you will have the opportunity to specials delicious food likes:
Thukpa, vegetable Noodle soup, Chicken Noodle soup, mushroom
soup, fried veg. cheese potatoes, veg eggs fried noodles, eggs.
Vegetables friend macaroni, Momo (dumplings), eggs. veg fried rice,
Nepali Dal Bhat set (Dal Bhat power 24 hours) and many much more
items.
11. Dinner:
You can choose by menu: a menu that’s similar to the options you had
at lunch break time: Stews, Pizza, Thukpa, Fried Noodles, Noodle soup,
macaroni, fried potatoes, friend rice, momo (dumplings), spring role, Dal
Bhat set, spaghetti and many much more items etc.
Safe Drinking water:
The Annapurna region you will get normal water from the Tap or river.
This water you must to use purification medicine or filtering hand pump,
also you get boiled and bottle of water are available at lodges. While you
hiking in the mountains regions, you should drink normally 4 to 5 liters of
per day.
Travelinsurance for Annapurna Circuit Trek:
Travel insurance is compulsory to have to join an adventures journey in
Nepal Himalayas. We do not sell travel insurance here; we would be
pleased to recommend some of our preferred providers. While you
purchase a travel insurance privacy policy, be sure it covers the
following contingencies:
• Medical treatment and evacuation.
• Repatriation
• Emergency helicopter rescue.
• Trekking and climbing.
You need to get a higher tier of travel insurance in order to have these
activities covered at a high an elevation. For the Annapurna Circuit
trekking, we recommend securing insurance to cover your trip activities
more than 6,000m/ 19,685feet. Luckily travel insurance policies are easy
to get online and you can compare coverage between packages rapidly
and easily. The trekking under the defense of travel insurance wills an
assurance your quiet of mind and protects you in the not likely incident
that you need to file maintain.
AMS – Acute Mountain Sickness:
Acute Mountains Sickness (AMS) or an altitude sickness is one of the
risks even as traveling in the high an elevation. The region following
getting AMS is while the body doesn’t change in the lower altitude, and
the result can be boring. So, it is most important to take appropriate
12. measures on the time. Ahead an altitude with constant pace and good
acclimatization days, it will be helping reduce the chances of getting
AMS.
Likewise, you also have to keep yourself hydrated during the trip. As a
result, drink very much water and keep away from alcoholic drinks as it
dehydrates the body. If you are planning to travel in the local adventure
journey of Nepal than do remain about things in your mind.
Note: if you have got any symptoms of altitude sickness then keep
contacting with your personal local trekking guide our guide are trained
and he know the how to solve the (AMS) Acute mountains sickness.
The main Symptoms of altitude sickness:
• Headache
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Fatigue
• Difficulty sleeping
• Dizziness
• Light headedness
• Loss of appetite
• Difficult to breath
Preventive measures:
• Do not drink alcoholic beverages in the high an elevation
• Keep yourself hydrated
• Do the Acclimatize low altitude to high altitude and back to sleep on
the low altitude.
• Do not achieve more than 500 meters in a day
• Do not walk very fast in the high altitude.
• Walk a slowly on the high elevations and keep walking.
• Do not walk alone on the way.
• Inform your guide as soon as if got any high altitude sickness.
• Drink very much boiled water and hot tea.
• Take a garlic soup and Ginger tea, it is high altitude sickness
medicine
Safety, Security and Satisfaction:
Himalayan Local Guide guarantees our valuable client’s (Safety,
Security and Satisfaction). The safety is most important concern for us.
13. For the trip, we will be carrying all necessary trekking gears, equipments
and first – aid – kits box. Our professional leaders and local trekking
guides have experienced knowledge and have wide first aid training.
When we are hiking on the way, if a trekker got (AMS) – Acute Mountain
sickness due to the altitude, just normally: Headache, Vomiting,
Dizziness, fatigue, difficult to breathe than you can share to our leader.
Our local trekking guide leader will give you suggestions about the AMS
– Acute mountain sickness how to medicament and he does very much
help then, if he/she can’t does anything then trekker’s must to decide,
will further continue as health is most important. Just in case of
emergency, the rescue helicopter will always be stand to take you back
to hospital from the high an elevation. No worries about it, we are always
here for you services and our times are always in the mountains with
mountains lovers and hikers.
Passport and Via:
Travelers/trekker’s to Nepal will need to make a visa when you arrived at
Tribhuvan international Airport or you can get a visa from your country of
Nepal embassy. Most of the traveler’s will be able to get upon arrival
visa at the Kathmandu Airport. Please kindly make sure that your
passport is valid for at least six months from the date of your arrival,
begins with the date that you enter the Nepal. You must also bring the
extra Passport size photos of you.
On Arrival Visa Fee:
15 Days – 30 U$D
30 Days – 50 U$D
90 Days – 125 U$D
Necessary document for Annapurna Circuit Trek:
• Insurance paper.
• Passport.
• Passport sized Photos.
• Tims Card (Trekking information Management system Card.
• ACAP (Annapurna Conservation Area Permit) entry Fee.
Annapurna Circuit Trek with professional local trekking guide and
Porters team:
Himalayan local guide Pvt. Ltd provides knowledge expert government
14. registered trained license holder Guide for your Annapurna region trek
who are from same place and knows the regional trekking area very
well. Our local trekking guide and porter or porters cum guide are too
strong and knowledgeable about the whereabouts of the place, its
history, culture, floras and faunas, etc.
We are always here for your service if you are interested in trekking to
these mountain areas. We will be delighted to guide you to these
heavenly areas where you can rejoice and spend your leisure time with
beautiful mountain sceneries and hills. It will be a lifetime local adventure
experience for you.
Last - Minute booking with us.
The last minute booking with us can be made by any intent
trekker’s/traveler’s the day before your journey obtain started. As well as,
whatever reason Himalayan Local Guide P. Ltd has a special providing
for a last - minute booking. The payment should be made 100% percent
within 24 hours is we accepted. We do try our best to manage a trek at
any time, and if you are booking this for the last minute then, booking
can be made directly through the online form or you can send us via
email, messages on whatsApp, viber or by calling on Cell Phone.
Responsible Travel:
“Come as a Guest”.
“Go as a Friend”.
We have a very strong and expert loyalty to environmental suitability for
protecting our delicate ecosystems. Without a doubt, tourism sector has
brought lots of optimistic impacts in terms of wealth generation, service
opportunities, infrastructure, education and healthcare etc. However,
with a swell of trekker’s harmful impact has also become noticeable on
the society and the environment. Please kindly ensure you think about
the environment and not carefully confusion moreover, Himalayan Local
Guide (P). Ltd. workings together with (KEEP) Kathmandu
Environmental Education Project and organizes eco- friendly trips about
for the most part environmentally responsive and culturally pleasing that
get together the expectation of both traveler’s/trekker’s and
Communities.
15. TREKKING EQUIPMENT LIST:
Body Clothing:
• Sleeping Bag
• Down Jacket
• three pairs of trekking t-shirts
• Long sleeved shirts
• Thermal Shirt for Colder place
• Fleece Jacket
• Warm wool Sweaters
• Waterproof and windproof Jacket
• Cotton Trekking pants with folding
• Waterproof and windproof pants
Head and Face:
• Sun Hat
• Wool or fleece hat
• Headlight
• Sunglass
• Sunscreen 50
• Face wipes and towel
List of Foot wears:
• Trekking Boats
• ¾ Paris Preferably Cotton Socks
• Crampon
• one pairs extra Sport Shoes
Nesecery Gears:
• Gaiters just in case if snow
• Gloves and Thick Gloves
• Big rucksack above the 40 L
• Waterproof Bag Cover
• Rain Coat
• Trekking Pole (if you needed)
• Laundry Soap
• Shampoo
• Toothbrush
16. • Toilet papers
• Water peals
• Bottle for drinking water
• Pen and Note Book
• Copy and Tourist Guide Book
• Camera
• battery charger
• Memory card
• Cell Phone and Charger
• Money Wallet
• Altimeters and Playing card
First aid Kid:
• Diamox
• Cotton bandages
• Paracetamol
• Painkillers
• Loperamide to Control diarrhea (just in Case).
• Water purified tablets
• Lozenges
• Elastic bandages
• Thermometer
• Moleskin and sling.