Manang to Thorong Phedi on the Annapurna Circuit covers 2 stages, via Yak Kharka. It goes from about 3,540 m to about 4,450 m, a net gain of roughly 910 m. Total walking time is about 4.5 to 6.5 hours.
Quick facts
- Start: Manang, about 3,540 m
- End: Thorong Phedi, about 4,450 m
- Change: a net gain of roughly 910 m
- Stages: 2
- Total time: about 4.5 to 6.5 hours of walking
- Hardest stage: moderate to hard
Stage by stage
- Manang to Yak Kharka: 3 to 4 hours (moderate)
- Yak Kharka to Thorong Phedi: 1.5 to 2.5 hours (moderate to hard)
How to split it
A fit walker could cover it in one long day, but most trekkers split it across stages. The route passes through Yak Kharka. Lodge availability changes by season, so confirm night stops with your operator.
Altitude and health
This route reaches about 4,450 m. Altitude sickness is possible above 3,000 m, so walk slowly, drink water and tell your guide about headaches, nausea or poor sleep. Altitudes vary by a few tens of metres between maps and guidebooks.
Reverse direction
Walking Thorong Phedi to Manang is the same route in reverse. It is mostly downhill and usually quicker, but a long descent is hard on the knees, so poles help.
Common questions
- How long is Manang to Thorong Phedi? Total walking time is about 4.5 to 6.5 hours, depending on pace and stops.
- Which places are on the way from Manang to Thorong Phedi? The route passes Yak Kharka.
Plan it
Back to all route information or see the Annapurna Circuit guides.
