Annapurna Three High Passes Trek

Upon your arrival in Kathmandu, our representatives will be waiting to welcome you at the airport holding a sign with your name and "Peace Nepal Treks" on it. They will assist you with your luggage and arrange comfortable transportation to your hotel. Once at the hotel, they’ll guide you through the check-in process to ensure everything goes smoothly for your stay.

Early this morning, we’ll drive from Kathmandu to Sikles village. It’s a long journey, around 11 hours, to reach this beautiful Gurung community village.

Today is the first day of our trek, walking from Sikles village to Forest Camp. At the campsite in the middle of the forest, our team will set up tents, and our cook will prepare meals for us.

After breakfast, we begin our walk to Dharmasala Camp, which is set on a small hillside with great views of the Himalayan ranges in the Annapurna region. Most of the trail is uphill as we make our way to Dharmasala.

Dharmasala campsite is at an elevation of about 3,575m. This is the highest point we’ll reach so far on our trek, and we’ll take a full day to rest and acclimatize to the altitude before continuing to our next destination.

The trek is a mix of uphill and downhill as we make our way to Taal, which means "Lake," where we’ll set up camp for the night. In March, April, and May, there can be heavy snow, which might make it difficult to find a campsite and follow the trail. It’s important to be smart and rely on experience to successfully complete the trek.

If there is a lot of snow in the mountains, it's better to cross Namun La directly from the Taal campsite. Otherwise, we can stay a night at the base camp to make the crossing easier the next day.

Early in the morning, we start our walk towards Namun La Pass. We’ll climb steeply up to Banyang at 5,560m, then descend steeply to reach our campsite for the night. The campsite is large, like a small town, but we need to be careful in choosing the best spot, especially to avoid strong winds, which can sometimes be very strong at the campsite.

In the morning, we walk up a small hill, then descend through the forest to reach Timing, where the trail connects to the popular Annapurna region trek. Here, we’ll stay in a lodge, have our meals there, and end our camping trek. Our camping crew will head back via the Annapurna trail to Besisahar, then drive to Kathmandu the next day.

After 9 days of trekking and crossing the high pass of Namun Bajyang at 5,560m, we take a full day to rest and recover. Our camping crew will return to Kathmandu, and only a few guides and porters will stay with us to carry your luggage for the rest of the trek until the end.

Our lodge accommodation trek begins from here and continues until we reach Muktinath, where we’ll stay in the same lodge every night and have meals there.

The Annapurna conservation entry fee isn’t enough to trek from Koto to Manang, as this is a restricted area. You’ll need a special permit from the government to trek this region. Our guide will carry the special permit for you, and you may need to remind them if there is a permit fee. Without this permit, trekkers are not allowed to continue and must turn back at the check post.

After breakfast, we walk through the jungle to Meta, where we will stay overnight.

After breakfast today, we’ll walk to Kyang village, where we’ll stay overnight in a lodge and have our meals there.

Our trek takes us to the ancient Phu village, close to the Tibet border, where we can experience both the stunning Himalayan nature and the ancient Buddhist culture. From here, we’ll enjoy amazing views of Annapurna II, Himlung Himal, Tilicho Lake, and Gangpurna Himal. This area is less crowded than other popular treks, so only a few travelers get to experience it.

Today is a rest day in Phu village, where we can explore the Tibetan-inspired culture, visit old monasteries, and see the colorful prayer flags and Mani walls. This village is one of the most remote parts of Nepal to visit.

After visiting Phu village and the old monasteries, we’ll retrace our steps back to Naar phedi and stay overnight in Naar Phedi.

Naar is another Tibetan village where we’ll stay overnight and prepare for the next day's crossing of the high Kang La pass at 5,320m.

Early this morning, we start our walk towards the Kang La Pass. After 2 to 3 hours of walking, we’ll reach the pass, where we’ll enjoy stunning views of the Annapurna mountain range. This is one of the best spots to see all of the Annapurna peaks.

Today, we’ll join the popular Annapurna Circuit route again at Manang village, which is at 3,540m. We’ll take a half-day rest to prepare for the trek to Tilicho Base Camp and to visit the beautiful Tilicho Lake, located at 4,920m above sea level.

The trail to Tilicho Base Camp can be a bit tricky, so we’ll need to carefully walk along a narrow path to reach the base camp. The descent to the base camp is much easier.

Early in the morning, we’ll head to Tilicho Lake to visit the lake and enjoy the stunning views of the Annapurna and Gangapurna mountain ranges. There are no places to stay here, so we’ll do a round trip and carry all the supplies we need for the day.

We’ll walk along an unmarked trail from the base camp to Yak Kharka, which is located above Khangsar village. The path is not clearly marked, so we’ll need to pay close attention as we make our way through the area.

After walking for about an hour from Yak Kharka, the trail takes us through Ledar, a small settlement. From there, we’ll climb along the east bank of the Jasang Khola river, enjoying the scenic views. The trail then descends down to Thorang Phedi, a resting point before the final push to the Thorang La pass.

We continue our trek uphill until we reach the famous Thorang La Pass, which stands at 5,416 meters. From the pass, the trail starts to descend, leading us down to Muktinath. Muktinath is a sacred place for both Hindus and Buddhists. It is known for its spiritual significance, with temples and shrines that attract pilgrims from both religions.

There are two different ways to end the trek: you can either take a flight from Jomsom to Pokhara, which is a quicker and more convenient option, or you can choose to drive from Muktinath to Pokhara by bus, which takes about 9 hours.

Note: The holiday itinerary above can be customized to fit your specific needs. If you prefer a shorter or longer trek, we can adjust the plan accordingly to design your perfect holiday experience.