Annapurna Circuit: Crossing Thorang la 17,700 ft (Ep 07: The High pass)
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- Опубликовано: 13 апр 2020
- Start: Thorang Phedi (4450 m)
End: Muktinath (3800 m)
Date: 21st Oct 2019
Distance covered: 17 km
The day when I cross the mighty Thorang La (5400 m)
I couldn't sleep the previous night because Kajol (trek mate) was suffering from a mild headache. She didn't eat well and had vomiting sensations too. I tried my best to check on her after every 2 hours at night. We finally got out of the room at 07:30 am but I had dropped the idea of hiking up to the pass. I was planning to stay back for a day and do the trek the next day after her recovery. I went to bed again and at around 08:00 am she asked me to go alone if I want to since she knew that I have to do the Annapurna base camp trek and the Mardi Himal base camp trek just after the Annapurna circuit.
She seemed very confident to me and after talking to the hotel owner we decided that it will be completely fine for Kajol to stay back and she could hike up the next day.
I was pretty confused as it was too late for me to start, all the people left Thorang phedi as late as 06:00 am in the morning, which meant that I would hardly see a soul till the pass. I gave it a thought, asked Kajol twice about the decision and then I left Thorang Phedi at 08:00 am.
The weather was very clear. It was bright and sunny. I could not see any cloud near the sun nor on top of the high mountains. The pass was at a distance of 5 Km from Thorang Phedi. I started hiking up planning to do the pass without any breaks. I reached the high camp in less than 50 minutes and I was constantly looking up at the sky. The sun should keep shining, because if the clouds cover the sun and they sink it then becomes really cold at high altitudes and a situation of a whiteout may further slow you down.
I was vlogging and clicking pictures from the point of view of the video log that I am going to post on RUclips soon. I did not stay at the High camp and I was really happy to see lots of snow. It was the second time that I could walk on the trail covered with snow. The altitude was rising and you could feel that the air was getting thinner but it was all fun as it was only me and the trail and no one else.
The moment you cross the High camp (4850 m) you see an array of mountain peaks namely; Mount Chulu and other peaks from the massif, Jinang, Purpung Himal and many more. I was blessed with a clear weather and I was able to see the peaks without a cloud covering their peaks.
I was trying to walk at a slow and steady pace so as to conserve energy since I had to skip breakfast. To my utter surprise I met Ron Brabson, a 64 year old man from the States cycling up the classic Annapurna circuit. We had met on Day 02 in the guest house in Timang village. I sat near him for 10-15 minutes, shared few words and then started walking ahead after wishing him good luck. He is the person who inspired me the most on the whole circuit. I wish to do the Annapurna circuit again on a cycle.
There is one more point over the High camp way before the Thorang la where you could stop for a small break. I was glad to meet Julien from Britain and another guy from Poland who was returning back after climbing the Chulu peak (6059 m) expedition. This is what I liked about the circuit, you get to meet so many people from across the globe. You get inspire and at times you inspire others to do things you love the most.
After hiking for 3 hours and 30 minutes I was finally standing strong at Thorang La (5400 m). I was fit as a fiddle and after clicking a couple of pictures I started the steep descend towards Muktinath. I was genuinely missing Kajol at the pass and I prayed that she gets through the pass without any problems.
There is a small tea shop near the pass where you can drink some hot tea to keep your body warm.
The descend to Muktinath (3800 m) is easy but it is too long and tiring. I would recommend carrying trekking poles with you, they will be really helpful on this section of the trail. There will be no shops or tea houses on this descend until Charabu (4230 m) which houses 3-4 guest houses. If you reach here little late then you can even stay here or if you are really early then you can take a lunch break and start off for Muktinath.
I was both happy and sad after reaching Muktinath. I was sad because the trek came to an end and I was happy because I got to go to the Annapurna base camp trek after this where I could see the mighty Annapurna (8091 m) from up close.
I skipped the Muktinath to Tatopani section (80 km on road). I took a bus from Muktinath that dropped me at Tatopani and I started my trek to the Poon Hill, the Annapurna base camp, Machapuchare base camp and the Mardi Himal base camp one after the other.
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Starting of this video hooked me to this video
I wanna know what exactly happened to him that he cried
Thanks a lot Priyanka. 🙂 Aryan cried because once you reach the pass you have the feeling of accomplishment, as they say, you don't conquer the mountain, you conquer yourself. David, Aryan and Paul had an amazing time on the trek, they experienced tough days too. Finally reaching the pass brings tears of joy as the journey comes to an end. They had planned the trek for days and came all the way from Netherlands. It was more than just a trek for them. 🙂🙂
Priyanka 👋 crossing the thorang la is an emotional 😭 moment ,bless you
Hard to explain what happened to him. I cried too when I crossed the pass. It is a mixed bag of happiness, contentment, accomplishment, gratitude towards your body and life that you were able to experience this, sorrow that its over etc.
Awesome love from Nepal
Thank you very much 🙂🙏
Love the series❤️❤️
Thank you
Great videos btw
Thank you 🙂
niceee video
Thank you. ✌️🙂
Great great effort
Keep it up
Thanks ☺️
I am binging on your videos and its 2 AM. Just watching the videos makes my legs hurt.
😀😀 Glad you liked them bhai 🙂
Somehow I cried a lot while watching this video.
Abey . .how come? 🤔🤔
tears were coming out in this pattern 😂🤣😂🤣
feel ya bro.Anurag 👊🏽
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Your content is awesome. I love this series. Its flashback of all old memories from the book I read on Annapurna circuit long back. Cheers mate !!
Thank you very much Rohan. This is one of the best compliments. 🙂🙂 Even I wish to look back at these videos after few years and cherish these days for life. 🙂
Thanks Crerdaz. Kindly keep up the good work. Buy some good gifts or gear for your self if you're fine.. all the best
You're welcome.
The humility of Mr.Jhonson just made my day. You get to meet such amazing people. Memorable video!
He was indeed an inspiration. Forced me to think, 'What am I doing with my life' 🤔
I saw all of them.. just amazing.
Thank you Snehal. 🙂✌️
One ☝️ love 💗 from the paradise island 🌴 of Mauritius 🇲🇺,be safe and take care .I did it back in April 2018 and i miss it .
Thank you 🙂
Hi Manav,
Enjoyed the series and I really love your content. Hope you get a lot many subscribers because your videos are too good. Would be a dream to trek with you someday. Awesome work!!
Thank you very much
Wwhhhaaat... 64 n on cycle, I have got budhapa goals already. Ligit man. You don't know how your blogging has hit us.
That joke was apt.. she will walk any higher
Haha . . Ron is indeed a huge inspiration. I too got budhapa goals from him. haha
Thank you Swati for all your comments and support to the channel. I am glad you liked the content. Wish to see you in the outdoors.
It is a great series. Enjoyed it and wished it to continue like that 😁🙏
Thank you very much Varun bro. 🙂
Again .. Youre content is amazing and congrats for completing the Circuit 💯
Thank you very much Priyanka. 🙂 All your support means a lot. ✌️
Amazing love your video waiting for informative video..
Thank you very much bhai. 🙂✌️
Great Job Manav! Video is super scenic and informative. Keep em rolling!
Thank you very much Rakesh bro 🙂✌️
Loved this series 😍😍 Looking forward to trek Annapurna Circuit !🤘
Thank you Siddhanth ✌️🙏
It’s the same with Lake as many people pronounce it as Pangong Tso Lake
True
love your whole ACT series man 💕
Thanks Harshal 🙂
Wow amazing content 🔥🔥🔥❤️🇳🇵🇳🇵🇳🇵 lots of love from nepal 🇳🇵
Thank you very much 🙂🙏🙏
You brought my 2 years back memories ...Thank you I am doing it again this year 🤙🤙
You're welcome Siman 🙂 I wish you all the best. We might see each other in Nepal soon. ✌️
@@Creedaz Thanks bro. Hope to see you someday and it would be great to make hiking vlogs together. Keep up the great work🤙
You're welcome 🙂 All the best to you too. ✌️
Nice vlog👌👌 and waiting for your next vlogs...
Thank you very much. More video logs coming soon 🙂
Enjoyed a lot and exciting to do 👍, wonderful information and nice video, thanks for sharing us. Hope you do more more treks .😍
Thank you Ganesh bro. 🙏 More videos coming soon.
Another successfully completed trip and yet another wonderfully made vlog. I must say that was quick. Complete circuit in 8 days (with one day of forced stay-back). Keep going mate. Cheers..!!!
Thank you Ranjith. 🙂🙂 Working on the informative content now. Thank you for your inputs. Will share the content soon. 🙂
7:34 Holyyyyy I could die for that walk over & over again.
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Very interesting videos, Creedaz !! Which time of the year have done the AC? I plan going in Nov.23. Any recommendations ? Thanks and keep going!! 🙂
I did it in second half of October. The nights will be quite cold in November last week. That's all.
Lovely!!
Thank you. 🙂
@maanav , i feel you shud add subtitles when someone else is speaking as audio then is not clear .
Thanks Shreyash. 🙂 I will make sure I do it in upcoming videos. Thank you very much. 🙂
I can hire but she will not go any higher. 👏😂
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fantastic
Thank you 🙂✌️
What's with the cyclists at Thorang la? Does it have a separate path, or is it the same route?
There is no separate path for cycling. They do it on the trail itself.
Once again thank you for the clear and wonderful video blog. Glad you stopped and spoked to Ron.
Did you stop at Muktinath? Does the trek continue further ? How did you get back ?
Thank you Aaron. 🙂 I was really happy seeing Ron on the trail again. 🙂 He is a great inspiration. 🙏 Yes, I ended the day at Muktinath.
The next day I took a bus to Tatopani and then I did 3 other treks in the region. The Annapurna Circuit Trek comes to an end with this episode. 🙂
@@Creedaz Thank you. Let's pray the crisis ends as soon as possible 🙏.
Yup, I wish the same.
to the guy in blue.. - We know brother how it feels ! We can feel you .
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Lovely ❤
Thank you Laitonjam. 🙂✌️
@@Creedaz ❤
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How can we cycle the Annapurna circuit especially the Thorangla section between Manang and Muktinath? Is it difficult and can we push our cycle up any steep portion of the route?
It is difficult and yes you can push through the trails. In some sections like near Thorang Phedi you will have to walk and drag your bike up the slope.
@@Creedaz ok. I hope that it's only an incline that we need to drag our cycle up on, and not any stony steps/stairs kind of an ascending slope that we need to constantly lift our cycles over at that tough section near thorang phedi?
I wonder whether the road is covered with some snow like this in April? Thank you.
The road should be clear I guess.
Scenes were amazing. I hope i could make it one day with my friends.
Thank you Yogesh 🙂
Wow That's amazing
we are planing to do The Annapurna circuit this October, starting from Pokhra , and plan start our trek from Chame, so if we are to hire a porter , from where do we hire him
I don't know about the porter availability but I guess you can definitely hire a porter from Chame. There are many Nepali porters in most of the villages along the way.
@@Creedaz Thanks,
do we need to exchange our money to NPR in Pokhra,
This is ABC Trek?
ACT
Sir do you have any idea with regard to Dhaulagiri Icefall trek from Larjung?
Nope
After Mukhtinath, how does one reach Pokhra or Kathmandu? Without air transport. Which option did you avail ?
Bus
Comments to views ratio for all your videos is really high. Which means you are touching everyone. Keep going.
Thank you Aravind 🙂 I try to respond to all the comments on the channel because I feel there is a real person typing even the smallest of comment. I should value his/her time and efforts. RUclips indeed is a good space to build a community of like minded individuals.
Thanks to you for dropping by. 🙂
The wait is over
Haha . . ans the series is also over bhai. 🙂 Thank you for all your support. ✌️
@@Creedaz next series ?
Annapurna Base Camp. Will share soon.
Hi brother, I have recently watched your series , really liked it, I am also planning to do annapurna circuit from 13 to 23 oct , can you please tell me about the current situation of trekking solo if u r aware , it will be a great help.
I dont want to hire a guide, how can I do that please help.
I don't know if it can be done as an independent trekker now. You can do EBC and 3 passes on your own. Guide is not compulsory there.
8:25 I totally agree with him you know 😂
😂😂 No No No 😂😂
I looked forward to these videos daily, what am I gonna do with my life now? :D
Next video coming on Tuesday bro. Don't worry 😄🙈
As usual 👍
Thank you Rajesh bhai 🙂✌️
@@Creedaz just a thought ( not a suggestion) - starting with your short intro and few seconds of your every videos as a flashback .wish if you can make / upload .I just want to share with few people and also on Facebook
@@Creedaz Your (my) journeys to mountains
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I will definitely think of it.
It is indeed a good suggestion. Thank you very much 🙂🙂
Hey brother i have been watching your videos alot recently as I am also planning to do the circuit trek this December itinerary is all set could you please tell me what accomodation one can get in early December and if 10 days enough to complete the whole circuit including tilicho lake.
December is not a good time.