ANNAPURNA CIRCUIT + TILICHO LAKE

Annapurna Circuit is considered as one of the busy trek route which starts with a filthy road extending up to the valley of Besisahar and Khudi and to Torong La Pass. The wild side of Annapurna!

Round Annapurna is considered as one of the busy trek route which starts with a filthy road extending up to the valley of Besisahar and Khudi. We have easy walk in the beginning and then the path connects the valley of the Marsyangdi River with the Kaligandaki. Thorung La (5416m) is the highlight of the trek and one can see gigantic Himalayan and pass through subtropical to alpine region. Diverse ecosystems, cultures and beautiful landscape of lush paddy fields, oak forests, in the Kaligandaki the deepest gorge in the world, which make the Annapurna Circuit trekking one of the most famous trekking route in the world. Also, Around Annapurna trek offers an extraordinary panorama of Annapurna (8,097m) including, Dhaulagiri (8,167m), Lamjung, Manaslu, Machhapuchhre, Tukuche peak and many other stunning peaks. Besides, you will see 100 varieties of orchids and several varieties of rhododendron forests in the world. Moreover, you can see various wild lives like snow leopards, mountain Thar, jackal, blue sheep; different species of birds including colored Impeyan, kokla, blood pheasant, and varieties of butterflies and insects. In totality, 100 mammals, more than 60 reptiles and amphibians, 450 species of birds, 9 types of Rhododendrons can be spotted in this.

OUTLINE ITINERARY

  • Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu
  • Day 02: Kathmandu: Sightseeing and trek Preparation
  • Day 03: Drive to chame (2,710m/8,891ft) 9-10 hours
  • Day 04: Chame to Pisang (3,300m/10824ft) 5-6 hours
  • Day 05: Pisang to Manang,(3519/11545ft) 6-7 hours
  • Day 06: Manang Acclimatization day
  • Day 07: Trek to khangsar village(3700m) 4hours
  • Day 08: Trekking to tilicho base camp (4200m) 5-6 hours
  • Day 09: Trek to tilicho lake (5200m) return TBC 6-7hours
  • Day 10: Tilicho base camp to Yak Kharka (4,110m/13,484ft) 4-5 hour
  • Day 11: Yak Kharka to Thorong Phedi (4,600m/15,092ft): 3-4 hour
  • Day 12: Thorong Phedi to Muktinath (3,800m/12,467ft) via Thorong La pass (5416m/17764ft)7-8 hours
  • Day 13: Muktinath to jomsom (2,670m/8,760ft) 4-5 hours
  • Day 14: jomsom to fly pokhara.
  • Day 15: pokhara visit
  • Day 16: Flight from Pokhara to Kathmandu 35 minutes
  • Day 17: Kathmandu Sightseeing And Free Shopping Day
  • Day 18: Final departure

DETAIL ITINERARY

Day 01:  Arrival in Kathmandu (1,300m/4,264ft): After arriving in Kathmandu you will be picked up from Airport by our office staff and transfer to hotel. We will served authentic Nepalese cuisine with cultural show in the evening. Overnight in Kathmandu.
Meals included breakfast.

Day 02: Kathmandu: Trek Preparation/ Optional Sightseeing tour: Today, we will be free on your own. If we want to include some sightseeing around it is possible. We visit the historic Durbar Square, the sacred Hindu temple of Pashupatinath, the famous ‘Monkey Temple’ and Buddhist shrine called Bouddhanath, which are listed in UNESCO World Heritage sites. Meals Includes:Breakfast

Day 03: Kathmandu drive to Chame (2,710m/8,891ft) 09-10 hours: After breakfast we start driving to chame including the best view of Trishuli River.We will drive to chame, we reach at Chame the district headquarters of Manang District. You will admire amazing views of Annapurna II/IV and Lamjung Himal.
Meals Included:Breakfast.lunch,dinner.

Day 04: Chame to Pisang (3,300m/10824ft) 5-6 hours: After breakfast trek and  explore the exotic and rugged mountainous topography of Manang valley on the way, we head up to immerse into the dense and verdant forests of oak and rhododendron. Savoring the natural taste of deep gorges, rivers, aquamarine glaciers, yak pastures and green meadows, we reach to the beautiful Marshyangdi valley and Pisang Village.
Meals Included:Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner

Day 05: Pisang to Manang, 6-7 hours: Among two routes to go to Manang we will follow the upper Pisang route because of the excellent views of the beautiful mountains including Annapurna, Pisang, best vegetations and the best landscape. We will visit the Barge Monastery which is the biggest in Manang. Meals Included:Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner

Day 06: Acclimatization day in Manang: We have rest day in Manang today because we need some rest while traveling to mountains. You may keep busy to visit Bhojo Gumba, Vraga village or Gangapurna Lake.
Meals Included:Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner

Day 07: Trek to Khangsar village (3700m) 4 hours: Today we walk further west along the river Marshyangdi valley instead of taking the normal route of Thorong La. From a village called Tenki Manang, we walk down to the river Thorong Khola and cross the river and continue towards west. It is about 3 hours walk to Khangsar village which is the last settlement towards the Tilicho Lake. People of Khangsar village are following Tibetan Buddhism and it is likely undisturbed and unchanged form of the practice. Overnight stay in the normal standard lodge in Khangsar. Meals Included:Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner

Day 08: Trek to tilicho base camp (4200 m) 5-6 hours: We walk today to Tilicho Base Camp where seasonal lodge is available. The trail today is quite long for about 5 – 6 hours ( since we mostly take upper route) . We pass by the Gompa ( Monastery ), yak herders hut during the walking. After the hut, the trail forks where the lower one is a bit difficult often dangerous with loose stone pebbles in a steep trail. We take the upper trail which is ideal for acclimatization as well. First we ascend few hundred meters and then descend again. Meals Included:Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner.

Day 09: Trek to Tilicho lake (5200m)return Tilicho Base camp 6-7 hours: We start early in the morning to explore and enjoy the beauty of this Lake. The lake is situated at an altitude of 4,919 m and taken as one of the highest lakes of the world. Tilicho lake is situated in the lap of Tilicho Peak/7,134 m. / 23,406 ft.). Just on the southwestern side of Tilicho is Khangsar Kang ( Roc Noir ) which is seen as a rock wall touches Great Barrier. Annapurna I/8,091 m. is just behind this Khangsar Kang. Maurice Herzog and his team who succeeded to climb Annapurna I in 1950 with a record of first-ever climbed 8000 m. the peak of the world checked if they could climb Annapurna I from this route, straight up from Tilicho Lake. Once they reached Tilicho, they found that the Annapurna I is blocked by a long and great barrier. We, enjoy the beauty of the lake and surrounding and return back to the Base Camp..
Meals Included:Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner.

Day 10: Tilicho base camp to Yak Kharka (4,110m/13,484ft) 4-5 hours: Another short day of walking crosses a stream, climbs to a village of Tenki and continues to climb out of the Marshyangdi Valley. The trail further passes near the small village of Ghunsa. After that the trail goes through meadows where horses and yaks graze, crossing a small river on a wooden bridge we reach small village of Yak Kharka.
Meals Included:Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner

Day 11: Yak Kharka to Thorong Phedi (4,600m/15,092ft)34 hours:
An uphill walk after walking and crossinga suspension bridge we reach Ledar village. We ascend furthermore and pass through towering cliffs before reaching Thorang Phedi, the last village before Thorong La pass.  While trekking we can see the best view of Thorung Peak, Mt. Gundang, Mt. Syagang, and Mt. Khatungkan.
Meals Included:Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner

Day 12: Thorong Phedi-Thorong La pass (5416m/17764ft)to Muktinath (3,800m/12,467ft) 7-8 hours: After breakfast at Thorong La Phedi we trek to Thorong La Pass, one of the highest passes in the world from East to West (Manang to Muktinath) which is the easiest and safest route. We morning around 2.30 am and trek up to the mountain. When we finally make it to reached at top around 6-7 am in the morning. This will be the best day to takes me pictures. After that we defend to Muktinath valley. Meals Included:Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner

Day 13: Muktinath to jomsom (2743m/8,997ft) 4-5 hours: Muktinath, an important pilgrimage site both Hindus and Buddhists . In the morning, we pay our visit to Muktinath Temple and a Gompa. After the temple visit we will trek down toward Kagbeni and then to Jomsom finally arriving at jomsom.
Meals Included:Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner

Day 14: jomsom fly to Pokhara (25 minutes): early morning take a breakfast and we will reach jomsome airports.after 25 minutes we will reach pokhara end of our trekking
Meals Included:Breakfast.

Day 15: pokhara visit: Pokhara free day to visit the city,the lake,the sanctuary and the mountain museum.
Meals Included:Breakfast.

Day 16: Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu, 5-6 hours drive/ 25 mins flight: After breakfast at a hotel in Pokhara you will drive/fly to Kathmandu. A farewell dinner served in the evening. Meals Included :Breakfast,Dinner

Day 17: Kathmandu Sightseeing And Free Shopping Day: After breakfast take an excursion visit. Today we will go for sightsing  Bhaktapur world heritage site and freely shopping day. evening there will be a Typical Nepali Dinner organized  for you in the Typical Nepali restaurant with cultural program. Overnight at the hotel. B

Day 18: Final departure: You will have breakfast and You will be free till your departure. A representative will take you airport for your final departure.
Meals included :Breakfast

INCLUDED

  • All airport transfers from arrival to departure
  • Internal transfers
  • 15kg baggage during trekking
  • Porter service
  • Airport transfers
  • English-speaking, government-licensed trekking/climbing guide
  • All applicable trekking and climbing permits
  • Nights’ accommodation in Kathmandu on b&b plan
  • Government taxes, entrance fee, equipment fee, and other applicable fees
  • Farewell dinner

NOT INCLUDED

  • International flight ticket
  • Nepali visa fee
  • Personal equipment for climbing (if necessary)
  • Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu
  • Personal expenses
  • Emergency evacuation by helicopter
  • Any other service not mentioned in “included” section