Thorong La Pass
The 5,416-m crux pass on the Annapurna Circuit — highest trekking pass in Nepal.
Where on earth
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- Region
- Nepal
- Country
- Worldwide
- Biome
- Himalayan (5,416 m)
- Best season
- October – November, March – April
- Difficulty
- moderate
Known for
- Backpacking
- Hiking
Key takeaways
- Biome: Himalayan (5,416 m)
- Best season: October – November, March – April
- Difficulty: moderate
- Top activity: backpacking
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Topic summary
The 5,416-m crux pass on the Annapurna Circuit — highest trekking pass in Nepal.
Key takeaways
- Difficulty: moderate
- Best season: October – November, March – April
Intended uses
backpacking
Climate suitability
Himalayan (5,416 m)
Verification notes
Last verified January 1, 1970.
Region
Worldwide
Biome
Himalayan (5,416 m)
Difficulty
moderate
Plan with verified data
Thorong La Pass trip tools
Popular pursuits at Thorong La Pass
- Backpacking
Multi-day travel with everything on your back — see the packing blocks below.
- Hiking
Day miles on marked trail, with route notes and trail links below.
