Annapurna Seven Passes Trek - 20 Days
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HIGHLIGHTS
- Seven High Passes. Kuchumro Pass 4900m, Yarcha Pass 4834m, Meta Pass 4635m, Phu Pass 5043m, Naar Pass 5390m, Kangla 5300m, Thorung La 5416m.
- Stay away from the crowd and the road, and get a birds eye view from alpine meadows throughout the trek.
- Explore the Hidden Valley of Naar-Phu.
QUICK FACTS
- Difficulty LevelHard
- Total Length177 km
- Highest Altitude5,416 meters
- Elevation Profile
- Start locationTal (1,665m)
- Finish locationJomsom (2,740m)
- PermitsACAP Permit,TIMS Permit,Naar-Phu Restricted Area Permit
- Best SeasonApril-November
DESCRIPTION
Good time to go: Late Spring (Late April/ May) to Autumn (October) Entry: Tal / Bus from Kathmandu to Besishahar, Jeep from Besishahar. Exit: Jomsom / Flight to Pokhara; Bus to Pokhara/Kathmandu.
Trail Condition: The trails are not marked for a long section of the trail and an expert guide who has been there before is necessary. Expect Snow and Scree. Crampons/Microspikes are highly recommended.
Accommodation: Lodges are available for most of the trek. However, from Day 4 to Day 7 of the trek, trekkers have to carry their own camping gear and food. Most of the lodges on this route, however, are pretty basic. Homestays are available in Nache and Tachai.
Risks: Unmarked trails, high passes, and lack of human habitation (for 4 days) make this trek a challenging one. Hence, it is very important to be super-prepared for this trek. Specifically, a guide who has been there before, a good tent, previous exposure to strenuous treks, and a steady mind will be very important for this trek.
Route Variation: It is possible to skip the crowded trails leading to Thorung La and exit the trek in Ngawal. It is also possible to skip the Thorung La and take the Mesokanto Pass close to Tilicho Lake to Mustang.
DAY TO DAY ITINERARY
- Shongle
(3,550 m)
- Kuchumro Phedi
(4,226 m)
- Kuchumro Phedi
(4,226 m)
- Kuchumro Pass
(4,900 m)
- Yarcha Pass
(4,834 m)
- Namakyu
(4,600 m)
- Naar
(4,215 m)
- Kangla Phedi
(4,570 m)
- Kangla Phedi
(4,570 m)
- Kangla Pass
(5,300 m)
- Ngawal
(3,660 m)
- Ngawal
(3,660 m)
- Manang
(3,540 m)
- Yak Kharka
(2,740 m)
- Ledar
(4,240 m)
- Ledar
(4,240 m)
- Thorung Phedi
(4,530 m)
- Thorung High Camp
(4,880 m)
- Thorung High Camp
(4,880 m)
- Thorong La
( m)
- Ranipauwa
(3,664 m)
