Thorong Peak Climbing
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Thorong Peak Climbing Summary
- Climb Duration: 14 Days
- Thorong Summit Height: 6,144m/20,158 feet
- Walk duration: 6 Hours
- Group-Size: 2 – 12 People
- Climb Best Time: April to October months
- Trip Mode: Guest House + Tent Camp
- Foods: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
- Transportation: Car/Plane/bus
Overview
Thorong Peak climbing is a distinguished and majestic adventure located in the heart of Nepal’s Annapurna region. Positioned just above the Thorong La Pass in the Manang District, the summit offers stunning views of Mount Dhaulagiri (8,167m), Mt. Annapurna II (7,937m), Annapurna III, Annapurna IV, Gangapurna, Tilicho Peak, and others.
Furthermore, the Chulu West Peak, standing at 6,419 meters, is a popular climbing peak among trekking enthusiasts. Alongside the Thorong expedition, trekkers can enjoy breathtaking views of the Annapurna summits, and explore lush forests and scenic landscapes. Additionally, you will encounter the local Gurung, Magar, and Manang communities, providing a rich cultural experience.
Moreover, Thorong Peak, with its highest elevation at 6,144 meters, represents a classic Himalayan journey. Climbing Thorong Peak is a remarkable excursion through pristine nature, set against the grandeur of the Annapurna range.
Climb Thorong peak journey traverses hills and the Marshyangdi Valley, leading into the heart of the Himalayas. This region is renowned for its diverse flora and fauna, including mountain goats, ibexes, and elusive snow leopards. The area also boasts rich cultural traditions. The Annapurna Circuit hike involves crossing the Thorong La Pass at 17,770 feet, offering spectacular views of the Manaslu, Annapurna, and Dhaulagiri mountain ranges.
How much is the Thorong peak Climb Package Cost/Price?
The cost of the Thorong peak climbing package with a Gokyo Treks Agency (local climbing operator agency in Nepal) ranges between US$ 2225 to US$ 2790. However, the Thorong peak climbing cost will vary as per the service you choose. However, the given package price includes transportation, a guide, porters, hotels and food accommodation and climb permits, facilities.
It’s a standard climbing package price for 14 days for Thorong peak climbing in the Annapurna. If you are 2 climbers Thorong peak climbing cost US$ 2380 for 14 days of summit climbing according to the given trekking plus climbing plan. We can modify the climbing itinerary and the prices according to your wish. Here is the price list for the Thorong peak climb.
Price Per Person for 14 days Thorong peak climb.
| Number of Tourist | Price Per Person |
|---|---|
| 1 Person | US$ 2790 |
| 2 Person | US$ 2380 |
| 3 Person | US$ 2360 |
| 4 to 6 person | US$ 2325 |
| 7 to 9 Person | US$ 2290 |
| 10 and more than 10 Person | US$ 2225 |
If you’re wondering to know about what is included and what is excluded from this trip price, kindly check on the cost given on a tab button.
Itinerary
The Thorong peak climbing itinerary details
The specific climbing of Thorong la top is intended for wayfarers who wish to reach Thorong peak top. Nevertheless, if the given itinerary is not suitable for you then request us to customize it.
01 Day Arrival at Kathmandu valleyUpon arrival in Kathmandu, Tribhuvan International Airport, we will receive you in a private vehicle and drive to hotel in Kathmandu. Our agent will give you news about the Thorong la climbing trip.
Early morning, a guide will come at 7.00 am in the morning to pick up. We have seven hours Micro Bus ride to Besisahar town. It’s almost 185 kilometers far from Kathmandu valley. Besisahar is a gateway to exploring NATT trail Annapurna where to start lodge basic trek around Annapurna.
Local jeep drive starts from Besisahar to upper Dharapani village. It is a local jeep ride on a passenger gathering basis. Want to rent a private jeep drive? (cost is USD 150 additional, max 7 people). However, the driving distance between Besisahar to Dharapani is 330 km and takes about 5 hours roughly. The time length is depending upon the road condition and road traffic. The trek journey starts up and down to Dharapani village at 1,890 meters.
Bagarchap is the typical flat-roofed stone houses of local Tibetans designed along with the village surrounded with apple Orchards and maize fields. Trek continues through the forest, but near the river, to Kopar at 8,495 feet. As we reach Chame, the headquarters of Manang district, you can get a nice view of Annapurna II. There are two small natural hot springs. Along with the hike, tourists can present with a local society that migrated from the open Tibet border.
The day begins through profound timberland in a lofty and thin valley and crosses a stream on a long extension. Persistently cross one more extension, from where the perspective on the taking off Paungda Danda rock face truly starts to show up. From that point, the path joins to move to Pisang, which spreads between 3200 to 3300 meters.
Walk through the drier upper aspect of the Manang locale, cut off from the full impact of the rainstorm by the Annapurna Range. Individuals of this district crowd the yaks & raise crops for part of the year. They additionally keep on appreciating exceptional exchanging rights recovered path in 1784.
We have substitute pathways north and south of the Marsyangdi River. Choosing a Southern route hike go to the Humde air terminal at 3,325m is easier. Hike over the northern route via Ghyaru, there are better sights on the follow that follows the northern bank of the stream. Climbs through the past the pleasant however incompletely shrouded town of Braga at 3,475 meters close to the middle purpose of Manang.
Hike about 1 hour to reach the main downtown at Manang guest houses. As today, is an acclimatized day, you can rest to save energy but we recommend you spend some fine hikes at the Gangapurna viewpoint and Gangapurna glacier. That helps your body to acclimatize properly. Tourists can visit ice lake.
Our journey to Yak Kharka leads through cultivated potatoes land with majestic landscapes around Tanki Manang. Reaching Gunsang lodges, the trail makes an ascent of nearly 500 meters to the Yak Kharka. Yak Kharka lodge is located at an altitude of 4,000 meters where the many yaks and vegetation are steadily more sparse.
A short day hike to go Thorong la Phedi or at high camp, depends upon the traveler’s choice. We need to cross Thorong la river and pass one of the dangerous landslide areas. Thorong la Phedi offers good lodges and good food, Bakery, as well as Internet and telephone facilities.
We begin our short day trip in the morning to get better landscapes to view. At sunrise, we need to set out early to complete the reach at the Thorong la at 5,416 meters. The trail is steep right in the beginning, but with a slow and sustained pace, we should reach the Thorong la summit in 4 hour’s hike. Reaching Thorong la pass earlier 10 o’clock is better because of the strong wind. Our mountain guide’s team will set up a campsite to stay overnight.
Today, Our expert mountain guide will brief you on your climbing techniques. So you will understand better about do’s and don’ts for a successful safe climb. The climbers will have a better idea to use the climbing gears. Overnight at a tented camp.
We will start climbing early so that the winds won’t affect us as much. As we begin the steep go-up, we can see Kali Gandaki valley. As we reach the top, we get the best views of the Dhaulagiri and Annapurna ranges including Tilicho.
Getting back from Thorong la to Muktinath lodges takes about an additional 4 hours downhill trek. Our plunge to Muktinath Temple is long, and additionally unpleasant due to hiking over the snowy slopes. Be that as it may, the perspectives on the outskirt Himalayas and the Dhaulagiri family are essentially astounding. Muktinath Temple has an enormous settlement with modern lodges in the present day.
Superb view with the mustang scenes makes your excursion fantastic. We move to the Lubra Danda and stroll down to the Lubra town. Lubra is a beautiful Thakali village. Furthermore, this excursion offers a super view of mount Dhaulagiri, Nilgiri, Tukuche, and other encompassing snow-topped tops before you. Wide level of a sandy path that comes to the kali Gandaki riverbanks prompts the region base camp of Mustang. There are a few varieties of fine lodges and luxurious lodgings that offer you scrumptious nourishments that maybe recoup your body.
All the Jomsom flights are available at morning time cause after 9 AM usually starts windstorm. A strong breeze blows during and after and frequent changes in the weather prevent flights from landing and taking off in the afternoon. During the flights in the morning, the skies look very clear which allows you to enjoy splendid views of different mountain peaks.
As soon as landing at Pokhara domestic airport, we take a bus ride back to Kathmandu. The bus drive takes about seven hours roughly. Transfer to the hotel, our trip ends, and we wish you a wonderful journey.
Not satisfied with above plan?
Are you interested on planning a custom trip? this might take 2 to 3 minutes.
Cost
How much does Thorong peak climbing package price?
It’s a 13 Days Thorong peak climbing price start at US$ 2225 and might reach up to US$ 2790 per person on double occupancy basis. Taking flights from Pokhara saves your time and riding the bus minimize the tour expenses. Gokyo Treks and Expedition agency notify this express Thorong Peak Climbing Package price for 2025 and 2026 based on group size you are travelling with.
Likewise, for the deluxe climbing plan, we add a 3-5 star category hotel deluxe air-conditioned room in Kathmandu and Pokhara with Breakfast Plan. Tourist standard accommodation with attached bathroom while hikes (besides the camping days) on a lodge basis trek on possible places. AND WE ARE OPEN TO CUSTOMIZING YOUR TOUR AND PACKAGES PRICE AS PER YOUR REQUIREMENTS.
Adventure Thorong peak climbing cost includes:
- Kathmandu international airport pick up on your arrival in Kathmandu airport with private vehicles.
- 2 nights double bedroom accommodation in a Tourist standard hotel in Kathmandu.
- A high experience, helpful, friendly, and knowledgeable, English-speaking license holder climbing Sherpa Guide [salary, types of equipment, Transport, and insurance].
- Jomsom to Pokhara domestic flight ticket with applicable airport taxes.
- 12 Breakfast, 12 Lunch, 12 Dinner during the Thorong la trekking and climbing days.
- Guest House accommodation during the trekking and Tent accommodation while on climbing periods.
- Tent accommodation with climbing foods while on peak climbing time
- Micro Bus drive transportation from Kathmandu to Besisahar while ongoing.
- Local jeep drive (passenger collection basis) starts from Besisahar to Dharapani on ascending.
- 1 professional cook and kitchen staff depending upon the group size you are coming with.
- Required a number of porters during the trek (one porter = 1 guest basis) because each of our porters can carry a maximum 22 kilograms of your bag pack.
- Thorong peak climbing permit fee, Annapurna conservation permit, and TIMS permit fees.
- Group climbing equipment including ropes, ice screws, carbine… etc.
- Seasonal fruits like apples and pomegranates as a dessert after dinner for Thorong peak trekking.
- Agency’s duffel bag (50 liters capacity), and trek poles if Necessary – return after the trek.
- First aid medical kit including Oximeter to check your Oxygen level, Pulse rate to monitor every day to prepare for high altitude risk.
- In a worst case, help with all Helicopter Rescue and evacuation arrangements (but not the rescue bills).
- Climbing certificate and Thorong peak climbing map – keep it for a souvenir.
- Nepal Government Tax, VAT, and as well as Company service charge.
Thorong peak climbing cost exclude:
- Lunch and Dinner during the staying in Kathmandu city.
- Any kinds of battery charges, laundry service, phone calls, and hot showers during the trekking.
- Trekking and climbing gears for each foreigner (personal) and clothing.
- Personal nature expenses, all types of drinks on trekking (drinks on climbing days are included), and bar bills.
- Travel Insurance which covers emergency rescue, evacuation, personal loss, or damage.
- Any donation and monument entrance fees.
- Gratuities for climbing crew [Tip is a culture, so they expect highly].
Group join
As checking Thorong la peak facts, the climbing tour is possible to complete within 12 days, if you wish to go express to Thorong peak climbing. However, we can organize private Thorong peak climbing combine with an Everest base camp trek starting at any date that works for you. Please contact us for more information.
FAQ
Question: Is pick-up service available on my arrival day in Kathmandu?.
Answer: Yes sure. Provide us with your flight details and request for airport pickup. Our agent will pick up you at TIA, Kathmandu international airport on your arrival.
Question: I have never climbed such a high mountains. Do i need an experience to Climb Thorong Peak?.
Answer: Yes, some prior climbing experience is recommended for Thorong Peak. While it is a popular trekking peak, the ascent involves high-altitude challenges and technical climbing sections. Prior experience with climbing at high altitudes and using climbing gear will help ensure a safer and more enjoyable experience.
Question: What kind of accommodation and food can I expect during climbing periods?.
Answer: We provide you tourist standard lodge accommodation during the trekking days and a tent accommodation in Thorong la peak climbing periods. Rooms at the lodges are clean cozy bed with nice mattress and blankets. However, we recommend you to take your own sleeping bags if you have one with you otherwise, you can rent gears in Kathmandu.
Likewise, you will have your meals mostly vegetarians such as Pasta, potatoes, tuna bake, noodles, eggs, soups, bread, and fresh vegetable rice. Dinner and breakfast are provided in the same place you spend the night every day and Lunch will be provided on the way to the next place where you are going. However, for climbing days you will have climbing food served with hot tea/coffee.
Question: Will I have a shower along with climbing and trekking?
Answer: As you are on a Guest house trekking, you will have a hot shower facilities in the lodges on a small fee.
Question: How do I manage to dink water on Thorong peak climbing?.
Answer: Along the hikes, local tea shops and hotels sell mineral water, but we advise against plastic bottles due to disposal issues. Instead, busy some AQUA tablets in Kathmandu Pharmacy to purify tap water, as normal water is available at campsites along the route.
Question: Can I charge my mobile phone or digital camera on my trip?
Answer: You can charge your phone at the lodges in a small fee. You can travel with a portable power bank or n extra pair incase of an emergiency while on your climbing.
Question: Are there any contact facilities on Thorong peak climbing?
Answer: While on the trek route, you can get telephone as well as internet services but better to go with a satellite phone while on climbing periods.
Question: When should I book my trip and what are the payment terms?.
Answer: We recommend booking your trip with us as early as possible. While we strive to accommodate last-minute bookings, a 25% advance deposit is required to secure your reservation. This deposit allows us to make all necessary arrangements for your trip however, the remaining payment can be settled upon your arrival in Nepal.
Question: Who will carry my luggage on the express Thorong peak climbing trip?
Answer: We provide local porters to transfer your luggage. Our porter carries a maximum of 25 kilos of your backpack which means 2 guests (12.5 kg luggage of each guest): 1 porter basis.
Question: Do I need walking poles for Thorong peak climbing?
Answer: It is better to hike with walking poles especially when you are going high over the snowy trail. Learn how to use trekking poles for balance and stability, whether on the sidewalk or on trails. Walking poles can help prevent slips and falls. They are just recommended but not compulsory.
Question: Where can I organize my personal climbing gear?.
Answer: If you have those climbing gear at your home, bring them along with you. If you don’t have one, you can rent it in Kathmandu, Thamel gears store.
Question: How much additional money do I need per day?
Answer: It depends upon your spending habits however you can allocate US$ 10 to 15 per day to buy bottles of water, chocolates, tea coffee along the trekking days. Drinks such as tea/coffee e included during your staying in the tent claiming. You should have all in a cash neplai local currency as credit card payment option is not available.,
Thorong peak climbing highlights
- Find out the best of Annapurna Range 360 deg angle from its summit.
- Most beautiful sight of Mount Annapurna, Fishtail, Hiunchuli, and Gangapurna ..etc
- Thorong peak summit offers the best Mountain scenery in all Annapurna region.
- Local Gurung and Magar communities, hospitality, and their daily lifestyles.
Best time for Thorong Peak Climb
The best time to climb Thorong Peak is during the spring (March to May) and autumn (September to November) seasons. During these periods, the weather is generally stable, with clear skies and moderate temperatures, which are ideal for high-altitude climbing. Spring offers the added benefit of blooming flora, while autumn provides crisp, clear conditions and stunning views of the surrounding mountains.
Conversely, winter and monsoon seasons are less suitable for climbing Thorong Peak. Winter brings extreme cold and heavy snowfall, making the climb more challenging and dangerous. The monsoon season, from June to August, is characterized by heavy rains, which can lead to difficult climbing conditions and increased risk of landslides. Therefore, planning your climb during the spring or autumn will enhance your safety and overall experience.
Thorong Peak Climbing Difficulty
Climb to Thorong peak is considered a challenging trekking peak due to its high altitude and technical sections. Level of difficult is high, requiring climbers to navigate steep terrain and handle extreme weather conditions.
A high level of physical fitness is essential, including cardiovascular endurance, strength, and stamina. Prior experience with high-altitude climbing and technical climbing skills will significantly enhance your ability to handle the demands of this ascent.
Notes for Thorong peak climbers!
The Thorong peak climbing information stated above is a standard package climbing trip, also possible to customize at your request to accommodate your specific terms. Local politics, landslides, cancellation of local flights, weather, transport, or a mass of other factors that are out of our control can result in a change of travel itinerary on a journey.
It is, however, very unlikely that the itinerary would be substantially altered. If alterations are necessary the leader will decide the best alternative option, taking into consideration the best interests of the whole group. Where a change does occur, we do everything we can to minimize its effect, but we cannot be responsible for the results of changes or delays.
What makes Thorong peak climbing special?
Climbing Thorong Peak is special for tourists due to its stunning views of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges, its challenging high-altitude ascent, and its unique position above the Thorong La Pass. The trek combines breathtaking landscapes, diverse ecosystems, and cultural encounters with local communities, offering a memorable and rewarding Himalayan adventure.
At Gokyo Treks and Expedition, we prioritize quality service above all. Our primary focus is ensuring both safety and success for our clients. We are proud to have a team of expert, trained, and licensed local guides who possess an in-depth knowledge of the destination. Additionally, we are committed to supporting local communities and conserving natural resources, which helps to minimize costs and reduce consumption.
Thorong peak climbing Review
Thorong peak climbing with Sherpa Guide
We were a group of 4 alpinist from Tirol landed in kathmandu 8 April 2019. Ammar made almost everything reservation for our trip such as climbing trip, Jomsom-Pokhara flight tickets, private coach, private jeep (of course we paid extra cost), hotel reservation etc.
Ammar welcomed us at Tribhuwan international airport, and took us to the hotel. He introduces our mountain guide. With the help of our climbing guide Pasang, we arranged all the hiking gear together.
4 of our other porters were recruited from the agency also. They recognized almost all lodges and the local people. They were strong, friendly, and easy-going.
Furthermore, Ammar’s rates are cheaper comparing other agencies. Don’t hesitate to ask further questions, I am happy to answer, and had a good time there. – Wolfgang Hill and team, Innsbruck town, Austria.
Response from Gokyo Treks Nepal
Thank you Wolfgang Hill and team for the Thorong peak climbing review. We hope to hear from you gain for another peak climbing in the Himalayas.
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5% Off US$ 2380| No. of people | Price Per Person |
| 1 | USD 2790 |
| 2 | USD 2380 |
| 3 | USD 2360 |
| 4 - 6 | USD 2325 |
| 7 - 9 | USD 2290 |
| 10 + | USD 2225 |
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