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Cross high alpine passes, Buddhist gompas and yak pastures on this 10‑day teahouse trek to Thorong La. Built-in acclimatization, teahouse lodging and a Jomsom flight back to Pokhara make this a compact Annapurna circuit experience.
Cross high alpine passes, Buddhist gompas and yak pastures on this 10‑day teahouse trek to Thorong La. Built-in acclimatization, teahouse lodging and a Jomsom flight back to Pokhara make this a compact Annapurna circuit experience.
A pale dawn lifts above terraced fields as the first jeep eases out of Kathmandu and the road narrows into river gorges and rhododendron-scarred hills. Over ten days the trail climbs from subtropical river valleys to the dry, wind-carved high camp below Thorong La, where the mountains feel like moving glaciers that watch and shift with the light.
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Operated by Osho world Adventure · Manang, Gandaki Province
A pale dawn lifts above terraced fields as the first jeep eases out of Kathmandu and the road narrows into river gorges and rhododendron-scarred hills. Over ten days the trail climbs from subtropical river valleys to the dry, wind-carved high camp below Thorong La, where the mountains feel like moving glaciers that watch and shift with the light.
The route follows historic trade paths through Lamjung and Manang districts, past the curved cliff of Paungda Danda and into a landscape shaped by uplifted siltstone and glacial action. Culturally the circuit crosses Gurung and Manangi villages, visits the Buddhist gompas of Manang, and finishes with the pilgrimage site of Muktinath — a ritual stop for Hindus and Buddhists alike.
Expect varied terrain: forested switchbacks and river crossings lower down, broad stony valleys and yak pastures above 3,500 m, and an early-morning push to Thorong La Pass at 5,416 m. Acclimatization is built in with a rest day in Manang and short hikes to Gangapurna Lake or Bhojo Gumba.
Logistics are straightforward: teahouse lodging, full board on trail, ACAP and TIMS permits included, and a domestic flight out of Jomsom to Pokhara. Practical prep matters — pack layered insulation, a reliable sleeping bag, and a light first-aid kit; hydrate and move deliberately on ascent. With basic endurance (5–7 hours walking most days) the trek rewards with high alpine panoramas, enforced stillness, and a clear sense of how human paths have threaded these ranges for centuries.
Thorong La Pass at 5,416 meters is the highest point; the itinerary crosses it east‑to‑west to take advantage of gentler terrain and safer acclimatization.
Yes—ACAP (Annapurna Conservation Area Project) permit and TIMS are typically included in the package price.
It’s challenging due to altitude and daily elevation changes; expect sustained walking of 4–7 hours on most days and rough ground above 4,000 m.
Flights are weather-dependent; operators often adjust schedules or arrange road transfers to Pokhara if flights are delayed or canceled.
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A pale dawn lifts above terraced fields as the first jeep eases out of Kathmandu and the road narrows into river gorges and rhododendron-scarred hills. Over ten days the trail climbs from subtropical river valleys to the dry, wind-carved high camp below Thorong La, where the mountains feel like moving glaciers that watch and shift with the light.
A pale dawn lifts above terraced fields as the first jeep eases out of Kathmandu and the road narrows into river gorges and rhododendron-scarred hills. Over ten days the trail climbs from subtropical river valleys to the dry, wind-carved high camp below Thorong La, where the mountains feel like moving glaciers that watch and shift with the light.
The route follows historic trade paths through Lamjung and Manang districts, past the curved cliff of Paungda Danda and into a landscape shaped by uplifted siltstone and glacial action. Culturally the circuit crosses Gurung and Manangi villages, visits the Buddhist gompas of Manang, and finishes with the pilgrimage site of Muktinath — a ritual stop for Hindus and Buddhists alike.
Expect varied terrain: forested switchbacks and river crossings lower down, broad stony valleys and yak pastures above 3,500 m, and an early-morning push to Thorong La Pass at 5,416 m. Acclimatization is built in with a rest day in Manang and short hikes to Gangapurna Lake or Bhojo Gumba.
Logistics are straightforward: teahouse lodging, full board on trail, ACAP and TIMS permits included, and a domestic flight out of Jomsom to Pokhara. Practical prep matters — pack layered insulation, a reliable sleeping bag, and a light first-aid kit; hydrate and move deliberately on ascent. With basic endurance (5–7 hours walking most days) the trek rewards with high alpine panoramas, enforced stillness, and a clear sense of how human paths have threaded these ranges for centuries.