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Annapurna Circuit Trek via Tilicho Lake, Annapurna Region

Type

Trekking
Span

18 Days
Accomodation

3 star hotel in Kathmandu, Pokhara and tea house during the trek
Meal Plan

Breakfast in Kathmandu & Pokhara. Full board meals during trek.

Round Annapurna Trek at a glance

 

Annapurna Circuit via Tilicho lake offers incredible cultural & geographical diversity. Be it the lush green foothills of Annapurna range, or the dotted local houses, this round trek has all the ingredients that appeal you to travel further & more frequently than ever before.

Annapurna Circuit is considered one of the best trek in the world. The trek around the Annapurna massif is all about Nepalese village lifestyle, unbelievably challenging yet mesmerizingly beautiful landscape and above all pristine Himalayas. Annapurna circuit trek Via Tilicho lake takes you to four different regions,  Lamjung and Myagdi which are of the lower elevations whereas Manang and Mustang are of the higher elevations. Tilicho Lake,  one of the highest lake in the world takes an additional 2 to 3 days hike from Manang.

This 100 miles Annapurna Circuit trek Via Tilicho Lake passes from the world’s deepest gorge between two 8,000-plus meter peaks to 5416 meters elevated highland  Thorung La Pass.

Highlights of Anaurna Circuit Trek Via Tilicho Lake

  • Tilicho Lake (4,919 m), the highest lake in Nepal.
  • Challenging Thorong La Pass (5,416m) highest pass in the world.
  • Visit Gurung (Buddhist) and Thakali (Hindu) village to see their daiy life.
  • Muktinath (world's highest temple altitude 3,800m)
  • Mukti Kshetra (Place of Liberation)
  • Black fossilised (shaligram)
  • Kagbeni Village (oldest village in himalaya)

18 Day(s) Detailed Itinerary

Arrival on:Kathmandu, Nepal
Departure from: Kathmandu, Nepal
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Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu

Activities:

  • TIA to Kathmandu city, pickup
  • Kathmandu hotel check-in
  • Trek preparation & meet-up with guide
  • Collect all trekking permits & registration at one place
  • Local souvenir

Elevation: 1,400 metres 
Meals Provided: Welcome dinner

 

Day 2: Kathmandu Sightseeing

Activities:

  • Visit UNESCO World heritage site- Boudhanath Pashupatinath, the monkey temple Swayambhunath
  • Explore city streets & traditional crafts such as pottery and weaving.

Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Provided: Breakfast

 

Day 3: Kathmandu - Syange - Jagat

Activities:

  • Pass-Through the beautiful settlements Chyamche Valley
  • Encounter barley & potato fields followed by bamboo & rhododendron forests.
  • Cross several rivers, Suspension bridges, Witness picturesque valley on the eastern shore of marshyangdi valley
  • Show some love to revealing views of Mountains till you reach Dharapani.
  • Accommodation: Basic Teahouse

Elevation: 1.900m
Meals Provided: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

 

Day 4: Jagat to Dharapani

Activities:

  • Pass-Through the beautiful settlements Chyamche Valley
  • Encounter barley & potato fields followed by bamboo & rhododendron forests.
  • Cross several rivers, Suspension bridges, Witness picturesque valley on the eastern shore of marshyangdi valley
  • Show some love to revealing views of Mountains till you reach Dharapani.

Accommodation: Basic Teahouse
Elevation: 1.900m
Meals Provided: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5: Trek Dharapni to Chame

Activities:

  • Bless your eyes with mountain views of Lamjung Himal (6,983m), Annapurna II (7,937m) and Annapurna IV (7,525m)
  • Cross suspension bridge & hike through charming villages of Bagarchhap and Danakyu
  • Climb steeply to reach Timang
  • Pass by the wooded valley and apple orchards to reach Chame

Accommodation: Basic Teahouse
Elevation:2.670m
Meals Provided: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

 

Day 6: Chame - Pisang (3.200m)

Activities:

  • Walk through dense coniferous forest
  • Savour some stunning waterfalls 
  • Witness dramatic rock wall Paungda danda
  • Catch views of Lamjung and Annapurna
  • Visit beautiful monastery at Pisang

Accommodation: Basic Teahouse
Elevation:3200m
Meals Provided: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

 

Day 7: Pisang -Manang

Activities:

  • Pass by traditional villages of Ghyaru and Ngawal
  • Walk along route accompanied by pine forests 
  • Eat delicious piece of apple pie

Accommodation: Basic Teahouse
Elevation:3,540 m
Meals Provided: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

 

Day 8: Acclimatization Day at Manang

Activities:

  • Stretch your body for more challenging journey
  • Have proper rest to save energy for next day
  • Meanwhile, Explore the charming mountain village of Manang
  • Take an optional hike to Gangapurna Lake

Accommodation: Basic Teahouse
Elevation:3,540 m
Meals Provided: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

 

Day 9: Manang - Khangsar (3,745 m)

Activities:

  • Spot tilicho lake, one of the highest lakes in the world (4,920 m)
  • Cross suspension bridge, & prepare for uphill & downhill walks
  • Discover Tibetan village of Khangsar.

Accommodation: Basic Teahouse
Elevation: 3,745 m
Meals Provided: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

 

Day 10: Khangsar - Tilicho Base Camp (4.150m)

Activities:

  • Enroute To tilicho base, visit pretty monastery Thare Gompa (3,800 m)
  • Walk through expanded difficult passages
  • Stunning view of Khangsar Kang and the Grand Barriere
  • Stay overnight at lodge near Tilicho base camp

Accommodation: Basic Teahouse
Elevation: 4135m 
Meals Provided: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

 

Day 11: Excursion to Lake Tilicho (4,919 m)

Activities:

  • Mesmerise picturesque Tilicho lake
  • Watch unforgettable view of mountains around the lake
  • Witness snow-covered Tilicho Peak

Accommodation: Basic Teahouse
Elevation: 4919 m
Meals Provided: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

 

Day 12: Tilicho Base Camp - Yak Khara (4,020 m)

Activities:

  • Discover Khangsar village
  • Watch Panoramic view of the entire Manang Valley
  • Pass by Thorong Khola River
  • Explore yak Kharka, a typical Himalayan village located on a high alpine pasture
  • Yaks Yaks & Yaks Everywhere

Accommodation: Basic Teahouse
Elevation: 4020 m
Meals Provided: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

 

Day 13: Yak Khara - Thorung Phedi (4.520 m)

Activities:

  • Short hike to thorong Phedi 
  • Take a nap & save energy for next day

Accommodation: Basic Teahouse
Elevation: 4520 m
Meals Provided: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

 

Day 14: Thorung Phedi - Thorong La (5,416 m) - Muktinath (3,760 m)

Activities:

  • Challenge yourself with the steepest section after Thorong Phedi
  • Navigate your way up the serpentine path to the High Camp
  • Celebrate your success on reaching Throng la pass the highest pass of Annapurna
  • Descend down & Visit Muktinath, Hindu Temple

Accommodation: Basic Teahouse
Elevation: Throng La (5416m), Muktinath(3760m)
Meals Provided: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

 

Day 15: Muktinath - Jomsom (2,740 m)

Activities:

  • Pass by the rugged landscape of Kali Gandaki river till Jomsom
  •  Time to Nap, End of trek no exhausting walks

Elevation: 2740 m
Meals Provided: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Basic Teahouse

Day 16: Jomsom - Pokhara

Activities:

  • Drive to Pokhara 
  • Bid goodbyes to views of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri
  • Stroll around the lake side, Pokhara

Elevation: 1,400 m
Meals Provided: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel

 

Day 17: Pokhara To Kathmandu

Activities:

  • Drive back to  Kathmandu

Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Provided: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 18: Final Departure

Activities:

  • Bid final goodbye to the team
  • Airport Drop off

Meals: Breakfast

Inclusion

What's included?
  • A porter and his entire expenses.
  • Airport pickup and drop facility.
  • All necessary paperwork and trekking permits (National Park Permit, TIMS)
  • Breakfast,Lunch and dinner during the trek.
  • Down jackets and sleeping bags (provided upon request).
  • First aid medical kit
  • Fresh seasonal fruits after the dinner (while on the trek).
  • Full day guided city tour in Kathmandu (Day 2) by a private vehicle.
  • Insurance of guide and porter.
  • Licensed, experienced and English speaking trekking guide.
  • Lodge expenses during the trek.
  • One porter for two people.
  • Stay in the city at finest hotel (3 nights twin sharing room at Kathmandu and 2 nights at Pokhara).
  • Trekking permits/TIMS.
  • Upscale Adventures duffel bag, t-shirt, and trekking map.
  • Welcome and farewell dinner at one of the finest Nepalese Restaurant with traditional ethnic music and dance.
What's not included?
  • Cost for additional trips.
  • Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu and Pokhara in case of early arrival, late departure, and early return from the mountain(due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary
  • Extra porter charge.
  • International airfare to and from Kathmandu
  • Nepal arrival visa.
  • Personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, extra porters, bottle or boiled water, shower, etc.)
  • Tipping to staffs (as an appreciation).
  • Travel insurance which covers emergency rescue and evacuation
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