Trip Grade |
Strenuous |
Max Altitude |
5,416m |
Activity |
Trekking |
Group Size |
02-12 People |
Arrival On |
Kathmandu, Nepal |
Departure From |
Kathmandu, Nepal |
Accommodation |
Stone Built Houses (tea houses) during trek |
Meals |
All meals during trek & breakfast in kathmandu |
Annapurna Circuit with Tilicho Lake Trek explores one of the most celebrated walks in the vicinity Himalayas of Nepal and circumambulates the majestic Annapurna massifs, navigates to the beautiful Tilicho Lake and the scenic Ghorepani village, the ancient trading spot in the foothills of Annapurna range. This trek provides you with the opportunity to experience diverse culture, lush valleys as well as arid landscape, alpine as well as sub-tropical vegetation, world’s deepest gorge formed by the Kaligandaki River as well as the high passes of Thorang La besides other contrasting sites. Join Annapurna Circuit Trek with Tilicho Lake and Ghorepani to feel the flavor of Hinduism, Buddhism and its blend, culturally rich villages and swaying suspension bridges, prayer wheels and Chhortens, terraced lands and alpine pastures as well as the towering eight-thousandths including the Annapurna I, II, III, Annapurna South, and others watching over the diverse landscape of Annapurna region.
Annapurna Circuit with Tilicho Lake Trek begins from the beautiful hill town of Besisahar reached after a drive from Kathmandu in a scenic drive that takes past terraced fields, fast-flowing streams, rocky gorges, rural settlements and twisting roads. Continuing along the mighty Marshangdi River, we explore the landscapes and vegetation of Annapurna Conservation Area, rural settlements including Jagat, Syange, Chamje and others as we enter into the Manang district. With the vegetation changing from dense forest to scattered alpine, we continue traversing the Tibetan like settlements of Dharapani, Braga, Ngawal and others. From this scenic landscape surrounded by the majestic Annapurna range, we head on to the gorgeous Tilicho Lake through an ancient settlement of Manang. Ahead in the trek shall be the challenging and inspirational Thorang La Pass (5,416m), the widest pass in the world, which we cross cautiously and enter into the region of spiritual Muktinath Temple. Descending to the Valley of Kaligandaki River, we traverse through one-of-the-kind Kagbeni, Marpha (famous for tasty apple and its products) and the windy valley of Jomsom. Along the Kaligandaki River, we shall continue exploring the quaint villages, forests and lush hills, diverse flora and fauna before relaxing at the natural hot water springs at Tatopani. Ahead in the Annapurna Circuit Trek with Tilicho Lake and Ghorepani adventure, we explore the Ghorepani village through beautiful rhododendron forest and get immersed in the early morning sunrise from Poonhill. The sunrise seen from here, over the panoramic vistas of the Himalayas including Dhaulagiri, Annapurna ranges, Fishtail, Himchuli, Thapa Peak, Dhampus Peak and others, is beyond description. From here, we descend through lush and colorful villages of Tadapani, Chhomrong before heading for Pokhara and then to Kathmandu where the trek shall come to an end.
Without embarking on the Annapurna Circuit with Tilicho Lake Trek, the adventure experience in Nepal is incomplete. In this trek requiring moderate fitness and previous trekking experience, trekkers shall have diversities, contrast and enriching encounters; a strenuous, pleasant and amusing experience awaits here besides the diversity of communal in habitation, cultural heritage and wildlife. Join this package at
Himalayan Holyland Treks & Expedition for professional service, properly planned itinerary and wonderful experience.
Outline Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival in the airport in Ktm(1350m) and transfer to hotel
Day 02: Kathmandu Sight-Seeing day
Day 03: Kathmandu to Beshisahar(840m) drive about 6h
Day 04: Bhulbule to Jagat(1300m)-walk about 5h 30min
Day 05: Jagat to Dharapani(1860)-walk about 6h
Day 06: Dharapani to Chame(2670m)-walk about 6h
Day 07: Chame to Pisang(3300m)-walk about 5h
Day 08: Pisang to Manang(3540m)-walk about 4h
Day 09: Rest/exploration day in Manang
Day 10: Manang to Siri Kharka( 3900m)
Day 11: Siri Kharka to Tilicho Base Camp (4950m)-about 3h
Day 12: Hike to Tilicho lake(3h) early morning
Day 13: Siri Kharka to Yak Kharka(4050m)-4h
Day 14: Yak Kharka to Thorong Phedi(4450m)
Day 15: Thorong Phedi to Muktinath(3800m)
Day 16: Muktinath to Kagbeni(2810m)-about 4h
Day 17: Kagbeni to Marpha(2670m)-5h
Day 18: Marpha to Kalopani(2530m)-about 5h
Day 19: Kalopani to Tatopani(1190m)-about 6
Day 20: Tatopani to Ghorepani(2860m)
Day 21: Hiking -Poonhill (3210m), trek to Tadapani (2630m) Duration: 6h30
Day 22: Tadapani to Chhomrong (2170m) Duration: 5 hrs
Day 23: Chhomrong to Pokhara(800m)-about 5h
Day 24: Pokhara to Kathmandu(200km)
Day 25: Free day in Kathmandu
Day 26: Departure