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Follow a classic 14-day loop from lowland villages to the 5,416m Thorong La pass across the Annapurna Circuit. This trek blends dramatic geology, remote Himalayan culture and high‑altitude challenge with tea‑house accommodations and planned acclimatization.
Follow a classic 14-day loop from lowland villages to the 5,416m Thorong La pass across the Annapurna Circuit. This trek blends dramatic geology, remote Himalayan culture and high‑altitude challenge with tea‑house accommodations and planned acclimatization.
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A wind-etched ridge appears as the bus drops you into Jagat at 1,100m; the trail immediately climbs, a stair of stone and packed earth winding through rhododendron forest and terraced fields. Over the next two weeks the landscape changes like chapters: lowland villages give way to pines, then alpine meadows, and finally to the barren, glacial-swept approach to Thorong La (5,416m).
challenging.
14 days (approx. 201–240 hours total including transfers).
Good aerobic fitness and experience with multiple long days at altitude; ability to hike 5–8 hours daily with a light pack
Previous experience helps but is not mandatory; adequate fitness, a sensible pace and at least one acclimatization day (Manang) are essential.
Spring (March–May) and autumn (Sept–Nov) offer the most stable weather, clearer views and open tea houses.
The pass involves a steep ascent to ~5,416m often from Thorong Phedi; expect a 7–8 hour day with thin air and variable footing.
This itinerary uses tea houses offering basic dorm or twin rooms and three standard meals per day while on the trail.
The route follows age‑old trade pathways between Nepalese valleys and Mustang, with monasteries and chortens marking historical stops for pilgrims and traders.
Much of the trek crosses the Annapurna Conservation Area—respect marked trails, avoid single‑use plastics and support local tea houses to benefit conservation efforts.
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