Thorong La Pass to Tukuche on the Annapurna Circuit covers 4 stages, via Muktinath, Jomsom and Marpha. It goes from 5,416 m to about 2,590 m, a net descent of roughly 2,830 m. Timing depends on road and multi-day sections, so use the stage list.
Quick facts
- Start: Thorong La Pass, 5,416 m
- End: Tukuche, about 2,590 m
- Change: a net descent of roughly 2,830 m
- Stages: 4
- Total time: varies, see the stage list
- Hardest stage: hard
Stage by stage
- Thorong La Pass to Muktinath: 3 to 4.5 hours down (hard)
- Muktinath to Jomsom: 6 to 8 hours on foot, or 2 to 3 hours by jeep (moderate)
- Jomsom to Marpha: 1.5 to 2 hours (easy)
- Marpha to Tukuche: 1.5 to 2.5 hours (easy)
How to split it
Some stages are road journeys or multi-day, so treat the stage list below as the guide. The route passes through Muktinath, Jomsom and Marpha. Lodge availability changes by season, so confirm night stops with your operator.
Altitude and health
This route reaches about 5,416 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 Tukuche to Thorong La Pass is the same route in reverse and means a net climb, so allow more time than the walk down.
Common questions
- How long is Thorong La Pass to Tukuche? The time depends on road and multi-day sections, so check the stage list.
- Which places are on the way from Thorong La Pass to Tukuche? The route passes Muktinath, Jomsom and Marpha.
Plan it
Back to all route information or see the Annapurna Circuit guides.
