THORONG PEAK (6,144 M)

Upon your arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, our liaison officer will warmly welcome you. She/he will manage your luggage and transfer you to the reserved hotel. On this day, you should rest and rejuvenate after your long, tiring journey. 

On day 2, upon our agreed time, your Expedition leader will visit you at your hotel and deliver a short briefing session about your trip. Meanwhile, we will also allocate time for your gear check-up and shopping to be fully prepared for the expedition. Your expedition guide will take you for an orientation walk to Thamel and you can purchase any gear and equipment under his supervision. In the evening, Eight K. Expeditions will host a welcome dinner at an elegant restaurant that serves delicious cuisine. 

This day marks the official beginning of our trip/expedition. The journey to Besisahar will be via a comfy jeep along with the company of your climbing guide. The ride up to the Beisahar will be around 6/7 hrs depending upon the road situation. Our guide will have a long experience of climbing in the Himalaya. Hence, you can have a fruitful conversation with your guide such as crucial mountaineering guidelines, his success stories and hardship moments. Your overnight destination will be at Besishar. 

The journey from Besishar to Pisang by Jeep promises to be one of the most thrilling rides of your life. As you travel along the narrow, rugged off-road trail, you’ll find yourself on the edge of dramatic cliffs, with the roaring river surging beside you. Along the way, waterfalls appear around every bend, some so close, that they splash onto the trail, creating a raw, immersive experience with nature. We will be halted for half an hour in famous Bhartang to consume the local and organically grown apples as Bhartang is famous for its organically produced apples and winemaking. This adventure is not just a ride; it’s an adrenaline-filled journey through the wild beauty of the Himalayas, with breathtaking scenery unfolding at every turn. After around 7 hours of jeep ride, we will reach our overnight destination of Pisang. 

Day 5 will begin our most anticipated trekking journey. The trek will take around 6-7 hours and lead us through the stunning landscapes of the Manang Valley, immersing us in the vibrant culture of the Gurung community. The first part of the hike will be uphill, reaching the ancient villages of Upper Pisang and Ngawal. Afterward, we’ll descend and continue on a flatter path until we reach Manang, a well-facilitated ancient village. We’ll make the most of every opportunity to explore this historic town. There is also a health post of Himalayan Rescue Association in case of any problem. 

Manang stands at an elevation of 3,450m above sea level. To aid acclimatization, we’ll embark on an uphill hike around the village, reaching a maximum altitude of around 4,200m. This scenic hike follows the path toward Gangapurna Lake, offering views of the stunning Gangapurna Glacier and its peak. The trail will take us to the lower section of the glacier terminus area, where we’ll be rewarded with a breathtaking, bird’s-eye view of the Manang Valley below- a view you’ll never forget.

After an early breakfast in Manang, we’ll set off toward our next destination, Yak Kharka. Today’s hike will be relatively easy, as most of the trail is on flat terrain. As we gradually ascend, you’ll be captivated by the alpine landscape, with views of shrubs, bushes, colorful alpine flowers, and pasture lands where yaks graze. After walking for about 4-5 hours from Manang, we’ll arrive in Yak Kharka.

Trekking from Yak Kharka to Thorong Phedi is the most amazing part of our trip. We will follow the east bank of the Jarang Khola and along the trail view steep bluffs before reaching Thorong Phedi. During the hike, Fortunate trekkers can experience the magnificent presence of blue sheep and even a snow leopard during the walk.  

After walking 3-4 hrs we will have to cross a long suspension bridge and a steep walk of around 10 minutes will take us to our final destination, Thorong Phedi. However, we can also have an option to stay at Thorong High Camp which is around 1.3 hrs steep walk from Thorong Phedi if our physical condition supports us. 

On this day, we will start our trek as early as possible around 2 am as our major goal will be crossing of Thorong la pass before it gets windier. Pack breakfast will be given to us for partaking in the way. Crossing Throng La is a very challenging as well as rewarding experience as we will be presented with steep trails, windier environment and so on. However, our experience guide excels at making this challenging day one of the most memorable days of your life as you witness the glorious Thorong La Pass and its amphitheater.  We will make a memory by clicking pictures and videos at the iconic Thorong La pass and direct it toward our base camp.  A Comfy tent with all lodging facilities will be set by our guides and this marks the staying of first day at Basecamp.

On this day, our guide will set up a training which is going to be beneficial during the summit day. The key training topics are active rappelling, jumaring, Traversing, duck walking through crampons etc.  After the training, we will take a rest and enjoy the magnificent view of Khatung Kang, Thorong Peak etc. 

Today, we will be aiming to reach the summit of Thorong Peak. We will start our summit push around 10.00 Pm but before that as per Buddhist traditions, we will seek proper safety from the mountains. So, we will conduct a puja ceremony where Buddhist monks will seek a safe passage for us and offer blessings. Then we will go to sleep in the midday to be filled with energy for the night summit push. We will target to reach the summit of Thorong Peak around 9 in the morning of the next day. 

After clicking some photos and videos, we will immediately descend towards the base camp where safety awaits us. As mountain weather will be unpredictable, we will keep it in mind and descend. Around 1. Pm we will arrive at base camp and indulge in the celebration. Today, we will stay at the base camp.

We will leave early for Tatopani. After breakfast, we need to walkaround an hour, the last walk of our trip where jeep will be waiting to take to us to Tato Pani. We will lunch in Muktinath and in this time, we will visit the sacred temple of Buddhist and Hindu i.e., Muktinath Temple and thank God for their benevolence. In Muktinath people take bath in 108 sacred water sprouts. It is believed that taking bath in 108 water sprouts will clear all our sins so, you can also take refreshing bath. In the night time, we will also take a hot bath in hot spring. 

In this day, we will drive from Tato Pani to pokhari. In between lies the famous Rupse Waterfall, a magnificent art of nature. The drive will 5-6 hrs long. We will also stop at Jomsom to buy organic apples and local alcoholic apple beverages. Mostly foreigners will take these beverages as a souvenir to their friends, family and relatives. In Pokhara, we can also do a little water-based activities like boating/ kayaking and swimming as well. 

We will take a flight from Pokhara in the first hour and reach Kathamndu early so that you can have plenty of time for shopping and meeting friends. On this day you will be on your own. So, Enjoy your day. In the night, we will set up a farewell dinner for our valued guests and conduct a short feedback session so that we can get room for improvement and cherish your memories.