Annapurna Circuit via Thorong La
Cross Thorong La on a 12-day Annapurna Circuit plan via Manang, with an acclimatization day and return through Jomsom.
Photo: Vyacheslav Argenberg · CC BY 4.0
About this spot
This road-assisted Annapurna Circuit trek crosses from Manang to Mustang over Thorong La, about 5,416 m. The main walk ends near Jomsom. Tilicho Lake requires a separate extension and must not replace the Manang acclimatization day.
Suggested Kathmandu-return plan:
Day 1 — Kathmandu to Besisahar.
Day 2 — Jeep to Chame.
Day 3 — Walk to Pisang.
Day 4 — Pisang to Manang.
Day 5 — Acclimatization day in Manang.
Day 6 — Manang to Gunsang.
Day 7 — Gunsang to Yak Kharka.
Day 8 — Yak Kharka to Thorong Phedi.
Day 9 — Cross Thorong La to Muktinath, only in suitable conditions.
Day 10 — Continue to Jomsom.
Day 11 — Road travel to Pokhara.
Day 12 — Pokhara to Kathmandu.
This is a demanding high-altitude trek with a long pass day. March–May and October–November are usual seasons. Keep at least 2–3 extra days, verify the usable roadheads and never cross the pass in unsafe weather to meet a transport booking.
Keep the acclimatization stops. Do not climb higher with altitude-sickness symptoms; worsening symptoms require descent and medical help. Confirm permits and guide requirements for your nationality.
Sources (checked 17 September 2026):
https://himalayatrip.com/annapurna-circuit-t…
https://www.visithimalayastrek.com/annapurna…
https://ntb.gov.np/plan-your-trip/before-you…
https://himalayanrescue.org/health-problems
Location
Manang to Muktinath, Mustang, ManangManang to Muktinath, Mustang, Nepal. Destination: Thorong La Pass Nepal. Nearby settlement / discovery location: Manang. The suggested journey starts and ends in Kathmandu.
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