THORUNG LA PASS (5.416 msnm) THORUNG PHEDI - HIGH CAMP - MUKTINATH (CIRCUITO DE LOS ANNAPURNAS) NEPAL
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Trail stats
- Distance
- 9.69 mi
- Elevation gain
- 2,982 ft
- Technical difficulty
- Difficult
- Elevation loss
- 5,761 ft
- Max elevation
- 17,757 ft
- TrailRank
- 26
- Min elevation
- 12,001 ft
- Trail type
- One Way
- Time
- one day 3 hours 3 minutes
- Coordinates
- 2006
- Uploaded
- December 9, 2018
- Recorded
- October 2018
near Thorang Phedee, Western Region (Nepal)
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Queen stage of the Annapurna circuit. We start from Thorung Phedi, at over 4,000 meters of altitude to look for the famous pass of Thorung La, at no less than 5,416 meters above sea level.
The stage itself is hard because of the length and the unevenness accumulated. If to this, we add the lack of oxygen and acclimatization at this altitude, reach this hill becomes a real feat especially if you go alone and with 12 kilos of backpack as was my case.
You have to take the climb calmly, step "ochomilista" The ascension gives you indescribable views, in the midst of a totally lunar landscape, but it seems to endless.
When finally, you see the prayer flags and the sign indicating the passage, the sensations are very special and each one will live their way. I did not have much time to enjoy the moment as it began a powerful snowfall at that altitude and with that isolation, not very funny. The head even begins to remember the tragedy that occurred years ago ...
After the pass, a long descent awaits us to the Mustang valley. All the time with incredible views but with an important punishment for the knees. Before arriving at our destination, we will find some restaurants where we can recover our strength before embarking on the last part of the descent towards the beautiful town of Muktinath.
The road is very evident and good signage. With fog or snow, not having a guide, highly recommended to take a gps to give the step without problems.
The stage itself is hard because of the length and the unevenness accumulated. If to this, we add the lack of oxygen and acclimatization at this altitude, reach this hill becomes a real feat especially if you go alone and with 12 kilos of backpack as was my case.
You have to take the climb calmly, step "ochomilista" The ascension gives you indescribable views, in the midst of a totally lunar landscape, but it seems to endless.
When finally, you see the prayer flags and the sign indicating the passage, the sensations are very special and each one will live their way. I did not have much time to enjoy the moment as it began a powerful snowfall at that altitude and with that isolation, not very funny. The head even begins to remember the tragedy that occurred years ago ...
After the pass, a long descent awaits us to the Mustang valley. All the time with incredible views but with an important punishment for the knees. Before arriving at our destination, we will find some restaurants where we can recover our strength before embarking on the last part of the descent towards the beautiful town of Muktinath.
The road is very evident and good signage. With fog or snow, not having a guide, highly recommended to take a gps to give the step without problems.
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