Thorong Peak Climbing / Expedition

Welcome to Kathmandu! Our airport representative picks you up from airport and transfers you directly to reserved hotel. A small meeting will be held in the evening to introduce with climbing guides and other staffs. Also, we discuss about the upcoming adventure depending upon your arrival time.

For the day time, you explore historically important monuments and heritages of Nepal while we prepare necessary equipments and gears for your smooth climb. Climbing equipment is inspected by licensed climbing guide and then only after his/her approval we finalize the gears to be equipped. Late in the evening, depending upon the situation, you take basic training of peak climbing.

Driving from Kathmandu to Bhulbule is amazing, you get to drive thought beautiful rivers with countryside hill as we drive further and further. Most of the hillsides are on the footsteps of Annapurna & Manaslu. Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner and finally an overnight stay in trekking lodge.

Crossing few local wooden and suspension bridges, we pass waterfalls, several ups & downs, corss rice paddies and subtropical forest to reach Bahundanda (1310m) and then descend through rice terraces, steep vertical cliff, lush green forest and some interesting villages to reach Jagat after corssing a suspension bridge over Mayshyangdi River. Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner with tea or coffee and finally an overnight stay in trekking lodge or tented camp.

Early in the trek, we have to walk across rocky trail to reach Chamje Village – Chamje is a small village settlement with primary school and surrounded by Bamboo bushes. We continue our trek toward a suspension bridge over Marshyangdi River and we can see waterfall, rocky lands and trails with small teashop. Then, we cross a river, continue our walk through cliff to reach Dharapani. Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner with tea or coffee and finally an overnight stay in trekking lodge or tented camp.

Starting our day off from Dharapani, we trek to Chame. First, we encounter Bagarchhap village, where we get first view of Mt. Annapurna II. Our trail today passes through steep forested landscapes and there are some landslides on the route. En-route, we see Tibetan style villages before reaching Chame – Chame is district headquarter of Manang with close-up view of Mt. Lamjung & Annapurna II. Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner with tea or coffee and finally an overnight stay in trekking lodge or tented camp.

After the stay in Chame, we pace forward crossing some narrow paths and dense forest. Right after the hours of walk, the steep and big rock (1500m.) can be seen. Crossing this rock can be an adventure before we reach to the accommodating area in Lower Pisang. We get the first glimpse of Pisang peak with other Himalaya Ranges during this trail. Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner with tea or coffee and finally an overnight stay in trekking lodge or tented camp.

The Moments passing through Geru is excellent that offers us stunning landscapes and magnificent view of Mt. Annapurna and Pisang. Today, we will be going to Barge monastery, also the biggest monastery of whole Manang. Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner with tea or coffee and finally an overnight stay in trekking lodge or tented camp.

To stay fit for further journey and atmospheric adaptation, we take a day off here in Manang for acclimatization. For the whole day, we will be doing some walk around the village viewing beautiful mountain sceneries because experts suggest us to stay active instead of idle for better acclimatization. Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner with tea or coffee and finally an overnight stay in trekking lodge or tented camp.

Leaving Tilicho Lake off the trail on the left corner, we take short trek to Yak Kharka. Today, we have to gradually ascent a small hill and hike right behind the hill before reaching Yak Kharka. We can also hike to little hill for good view of surrounding mountain. Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner with tea or coffee and finally an overnight stay in trekking lodge or tented camp.

This day we trek to the foot of Thorang La & we will have to climb uphill, cross a suspension bridge and ascend down a towering cliff. During the trek we are rewarded with the wonderful view of Mt. Gundang, Mt. Syagang, Thorung Peak & Mt. Khatungkang. Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner with tea or coffee and finally an overnight stay in trekking lodge or tented camp.

We trek to Thorang Peak Base Camp and upon reaching the Camp. We learn techniques to climb and measures to take in case of emergencies. We also have to reserve as much energy as possible for tomorrow’s ascent. Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner with tea or coffee and finally an overnight stay in trekking lodge or tented camp.

With proper gears and equipment, summit will go smoothly and at the top of the mountain, we take rest for a while, enjoy the moment and trek to Muktinath. Today, we should struggle for about 10 hours to complete the summit and return back to Muktinath – very popular place for Hindu pilgrimages. Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner with tea or coffee and finally an overnight stay in trekking lodge or tented camp.

In case of bad weather, we have to postpone climbing or if any member feels uncomfortable with the environment, we take reserve day to fight the inconvenience. If the climbing goes smoothly, we do not use this day. Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner with tea or coffee and finally an overnight stay in trekking lodge or tented camp.

Today we trek back to Jomsom through the same route of Kagbeni after visiting some monasteries and Hindu temples in Muktinath. Reaching Ekle Bhatti, we continue our trek to Jomsom – Jomsom is a large town and headquarter of Mustang region with airstrip which links the old Trans-Himalayan Salt trade route to Tibe.. Down the way, we get to see magnificent views of mountains and fields. Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner with tea or coffee and finally an overnight stay in trekking lodge or tented camp.

After breakfast, we take jeep/bus/Flight from Jomsom and enjoy the awe-inspiring views of mountains and rivers. We pass Magar, Gurung & Thakali villages and enjoy fresh as well as dry apples and apple products. Pokhara is second tourist hub of Nepal, where we can choose from range of adventurous activities and houses many tourist attractions. Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner with tea or coffee and finally an overnight stay in hotel.

Pokhara to Kathmandu drive takes around 5/7 hours. It is a scenic drive along the Trishuli and Marshyangdi Rivers. After your arrival in Kathmandu, in the evening, you are treated with a special dinner program with climbing guides and other staffs as a complimentary commencement from our side. Meals included: Breakfast, and finally an overnight stay in hotel. Attend the evening dinner and cultural program provided by the company.

After completing the trip, our representative drops you to the airport for your journey home. You are dropped off 3 hours earlier so that there is no any delay in flight. Or you can join another adventure and explore hidden gems of Nepal. Till then, have a safe journey to Home!