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Annapurna Circuit Trek via Tilicho Lake
Annapurna, Gandaki, Nepal
Duration
14 days 15 nightsTour Type
Trekking NepalMin Travelers
2 PeopleMaximum Travelers
16 PeopleOverview
Annapurna Circuit Trek is located in the western development region of Nepal. This is one of the diverse & popular trails in Nepal as well as in the world. It provides the opportunity to witness various tall mountains/several peaks, amazing landscapes, indigenous culture etc. We cross the highest pass Throng La (5416m) & mountain deserts. Witness the highest lake in the world (Tilicho/4919m) The mesmerizing view of mountains from Throng La Pass & Tilicho Lake will lure you & make you feel like heaven on earth.
TREK HIGHLIGHTS
- Thorang
La Pass (5416m) - highest pass of the world.
- Tilicho
is the highest lake in the world. (4919m)
- Manang
valley & Braga - Unique & primitive stupas/monasteries at Braga &
amazing settlement at Manang, with full of facility.
- Waterfalls
- Waterfalls at Chyamche & Tal are
longest & most attractive among the trail.
- Amazing
settlements – experiment the old & traditional style of housing through all
the trail.
- Panoramic
views of mountains like Mt. Dhaulagiri, Mt. Annapurna I, Mt. Gangapurna, Mt.
Annapurna.
- Muktinath Temple – One of the biggest temple/places for Hindu, carries a religious significance.
Things you need to bring:
Clothing:
- Thermal base layers
- Warm fleece
- Down jacket
- (Gore-Tex) jacket /windproof
- Lightweight T-shirts
- Thermal long underwear
- Trekking paints
- Fleece/windproof paints
- Moisture- wicking underwear
- Warm wool socks
- Liner socks (to prevent blisters)
Footwear:
- Trekking boots
- Camp shoes/slippers
Accessories:
- Sunglasses (UV-protection)
- Warm hat & Buff
- Gloves inner liners + insulated outer gloves
- Power Bank (solar optional)
- Backpack
- Trekking Poles
- Headlamp
- Water Bottles
- Water purification tablets
- Micro Spikes (depends on which season trek)
NOTE:
Included
- Airport pickup & drop in private vehicle.
- Hotel accommodation with breakfast in Kathmandu.
- Kathmandu to Dharapani (public bus / jeep) & Pokhara to Kathmandu on a tourist bus.
- B & B plan accommodation in Pokhara (Bed & Breakfast).
- Muktinath to Pokhara by Tourist bus.
- An experienced & registered guide with insurance, salary & accommodation.
- All permits & paper works.
- 3 meals a day: breakfast, lunch & dinner during the trek. Accommodation in teahouse twin sharing (private room /shared bathroom).
- Seasonal fruits/juice every evening.
- Government tax & company service charge.
- Well trained guide with First Aid kits.
- Assistant guides including their salary, transportation, meal, accommodation & Insurance.
- Free Map & El Paso T-Shirt.
- Porters throughout the trek. (1 porter will carry 2 trekkers baggage) including salary, food, accommodation & transportation.
- A certificate of achievement can be prepared (only if requested).
Excluded
- Overseas airfare & visa fees ($30 for 15 days, $50 for 30 days & $ 125 for 90 days).
- Lunch & Dinner cost in Kathmandu & Pokhara during stay.
- Beverage & Deserts.
- Extra Porter & activities outside the itinerary.
- Extra fees & tickets during the trek.
- Personal health insurance & evacuation by Heli if needed.
- Hot shower, WIFI/ battery charge etc.
- Extra cost cause by natural disaster, flight delay, early arrival or health issue etc.
- Tips for Guide/Porter.
Meeting And Pickup
Arrival Point
Kathmandu(Arrive in Time)
Start Time
07:30AM(in the Morning)
Destination Point
Thorong La Pass(Return Back from Location)
Itinerary Details
Please check the itenary details provided below as per day.
1
2
Drive to Dharapani (1860m) via Besisahar (760m)
It will carry around 6 hours to reach Besisahar & around 4 hours to get Dharapani. The trail is highway until Besisahar & apart from Besisahar it's a mix trail (paved pitch & gravel) .Stay overnight at guesthouse.
3
Trek to Chame (2670m)
We walk for like 6-7 hours including rests & lunch crossing the distance of approx. 15 Km. The trail is gradual ascent through beautiful pine, fir & oak forest. witness mountains like Annapurna II (7937m) & Lamjung Himal. (6983m). We pass some primitive villages like Bagarchap & Danaque & some suspension bridge.
4
Trek to Upper Pisang (3300m)
The distance between Chame to upper Pisang is 13 Km & will carry 6-7 hours. The trail is moderate & well mentioned with smooth climbs, pine forest & scienic valleys. Panaromic view of mountains like Annapurna II, Lamjung himal, Pisang peak etc. As Upper Pisang is a trasitional Tibetan – style village with old monasteries & stupas. Stay overnight at Upper Pisang (3300m).
5
Trek to Manang (3540m)
The distance is approx. 17 Km & we walk 6-7 hours to reach Manang from Upper Pisang. The trail is moderate to challenging, however the scienic view from the Ghyaru (3670m) is astonishing & Ngawal (Tibetan influenced architecture & ancient monastaries).
6
Acclimatization/ Excursion
We hike toward Manang View Point after breakfast. It will carry 1 to 1.5 hours to reach on the top.We will see the 360 view of mountains like Annapurna IV, Gnagapurna, Chulu west, Chulu fareast ,Tilicho peak & beautiful valley Manang. We do the excursion around Manang valley & several other monasteries. More we go up; the air gets thinner & we might be the victim of Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS). So, to overcome AMS we need to be proper acclimatized in Manang for further the trek well.
7
Trek to ShreeKharka (4050m)
It will take 5-6 hours from Manang to Shreekharka & the distance is approx. 10 Km. The trail is moderate as the trail goes gradual ascent through alpine landscapes. There's a chance to see the blue sheep,Yaks & Himalayan birds.
8
Trek to Tilicho Base Camp (4150m)
The trail is not so long compare to other days as we walk like 3-4 hours. Walking a alpine landscape gradual ascent to the narrow section we cross the landslide area carefully.We descend little bit after this section & ascend slighty for Tilicho Bae Camp. we reach Tiicho base camp sooner than other days.
9
Trek to Tilicho Lake (4919m) & back to Shreekharka (4050m)
Day 9th will be our success day, as we experiment Tilicho lake from closer. We ascend 3-4 hours from the base Camp & descend around5- 6 hours to reach Shree Kharka .As we start the trek early morning to avoid wind & snow having quick breakfast at Tilicho Base Camp the same spot will be our lunch point .The distance coverage will be approx.15 Km & the trail will be steep, zigzag ,rocky ,exposed & challenging. Surely, the overwhelming views of mountains like Nilgiri, Annapurna ranges, Tilicho peak & Khangsar Kang will make your trip "worth the money".
10
Trek to Yakkharka (4050m)
It will take 5-6 hours from Shreekharka to Yakkharka & the distance is approx. 10 Km. The trail is moderate as the trail goes gradual descent & ascent from Khangsar village through alpine landscapes. There's a chance to see the blue sheep, Yaks & Himalayan birds. Stay overnight at guesthouse.
11
Trek to Thorng High Camp (4880m)
The trail is not so long compare to other days as we walk like 4-5 hours. Walking a alpine landscape gradual descent & ascent we reach Thorang base camp (4450m) sooner than other days. There's option that if you want to continue the trek toward Thorang High Camp then we can stay overnight at High Camp too. Stay overnight at guesthouse.
12
Trek to Muktinath via Thorang La Pass (5430m)
Day 12thh will be another success day, as we cross Thorang La Pass(5430m) after ascending 4-5 hours from base Camp & rest 3.5 hours to reach Muktinath. As we start the trek early morning to avoid wind & snow having quick breakfast Thorang fedi will be our lunch point. The distance coverage will be approx.17 Km & the trail will be challenging. Overwhelming views of mountains like Dhaulagiri, Annapurna, Thorang peak & Tibeatan plateau. We relax / stay overnight at sacred pilgrimage site of Muktinath a great spot for Hindus. Stay overnight at guesthouse.
13
Drive to Pokhara (800m)
We drive to Pokhara from Muktinath by public bus. The distance between Muktinath & Pokhara is about 200 Km & will carry around 8 hours. By passing beautiful old towns like Jhomsomg, Ghasa, Tatopani & mountains like Dhaulagiri, Tukucha etc we spend the day in experiencing the mountains roads. Stay overnight at hotel.
14
Drive to Kathmandu (200 Km)
Duration is 7-8 hours by tourist bus. Stay overnight at hotel.
15
Departure from Nepal
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