Непалдағы Торонг-Ла жолының қиындықтары мен қауіптері

Mountain pass in Nepal
The route from west to east (Muktinath to Manang) is much more difficult, because it does not allow most trekkers sufficient time for acclimatization to the altitude. For trekkers choosing this direction of travel, the last place where it is possible to spend the night is located at Ranipauwa, where there is a lodge situated at There is also a very basic lodge located at Muktinath Phedi, situated at , but this lodge is only open seasonally. Trekkers going from west to east must therefore ascend at least and descend at least in one day. The safest months to cross the pass are March–April and October–November. Attempting to cross Thorong La at other times of the year is dangerous due to the increased risk of avalanches, frostbite and the likelihood of a storm or a whiteout, which can cause trekkers to become disoriented and lost. Trekkers usually depart Thorung Pedi / Thorung High camp a few hours before sunrise, as strong winds typically begin a few hours after sunrise.

The local climate on the western side of the pass is much drier than on the eastern side. There is practically no vegetation on the western side, except where irrigated, while in the Manang valley there is much more vegetation and cultivation is possible, while it is still fairly dry, as the valley is protected from the wet southern monsoon winds by the Annapurna mountain range.

After a heavy blizzard from Cyclone Hudhud about forty people, including trekkers, guides and locals, were killed around Thorong La. Hampered by 1.8 meters of snow within twelve hours and disruption of cell service in the Manang District, local forces were able to rescue ca. 300 people by helicopter.