Kathmandu 15 Days Annapurna Circuit with Tilicho Lake Trek

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Arrival in Kathmandu (1400m)
1 stop
1
Our airport agent will meet you at Tribhuwan International Airport. He will assist you to check in and drive you to the hotel in a private tourist vehicle. Get some rest after a long journey. Wander outside of your accommodation and tour some of the picturesque areas to catch your first glimpses of Kathmandu city.
5 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 2
Drive from Kathmandu (1400m) to Dharapani (1860m)
1 stop
2
Your Annapurna Circuit Tilicho Lake Trek adventure will astonish you with its stunning waterfalls, snow-capped mountains, and several suspension bridges. You will pass through picturesque small villages like Ngadi, Bahundanda, Syange, Jagat, Chamje, and Tal as you follow the Marsayangdi River side by side before you reach Dharapani.
9 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 3
Trek from Dharapani (1860m) to Chame (2610m)
1 stop
3
Today's journey will take you over alpine terrain, where the temperature will drop. After passing through forests, one arrives at the Tibetan villages of Bagarchhap and Danakyu. You will see the apple-growing region in addition to pine woods, farms, and views of the Lamjung and Annapurna II peaks. You will finally reach Chame after traveling via the charming settlements of Timang, Thanchowk, and Koto, where the Naar-Phu route joins the Annapurna Circuit Trek with Tilicho Lake Route. The village has a substantial mani wall with prayer wheels at the entryway.
7 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 4
Trek from Chame (2610m) to Upper Pisang (3300m)
1 stop
4
In a narrow, steep valley, the Chame path passes through gorgeous pine and rhododendron woodland. Following a suspension bridge crossing the Marshyangdi River, the Annapurna Circuit Trek with Tilicho Lake Route ascends and offers breathtaking vistas of rocky surfaces, including the face of Pangdi Danda and Swargadwari Danda. If you continue on, you will travel through Talekhu and Bhratang villages and reach Dhikur Pokhari. The mountains that can be seen from Dhikur Pokhari include Annapurna II, Pisang Peak, Chulu Peak, Tilicho Peak, and many more.
6 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 5
Trek from Upper Pisang (3300m) to Manang (3540m)
1 stop
5
Starting from Upper Pisang, you will follow the roughest route, which has several steep ascents and turns. Trekking on the upper paths of Upper Pisang through Ghyaru and Ngawal will give you breathtaking views of the Lamjung Himal (6,983m), Annapurna II (7,937m), Annapurna IV (7,525m), Gandarbha Chuli (6,250m), Annapurna III (7555m), Gangapurna (7,544m), Glacier Dome (7,193m), and Khangsar Kan. (6,091m). As the Annapurna Circuit Trek with Tilicho Lake Route ascends, you will note that the air is colder, dry, and harsher. As you go through the Tibetan communities on this trail, you will have the opportunity to learn about Buddhist culture. It passes via the charming village of Munchi and the unremarkable hamlet of Braga on the way to Manang.
6 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 6
Acclimatization at Manang (3540m)
1 stop
6
Today is the day off for acclimatization in the Annapurna Circuit Trek with Tilicho Lake Itinerary before moving on to Tilicho Lake. Making the most of your time, visit Gangapurna Lake and the area around it for a little acclimatization stroll. The route of this tourist attraction is a little difficult and covered with small pebbles and trash, but the vista is breathtaking. Since it is encircled by dazzling mountains and rough hills, the calm Gangapurna Lake gets its water from melting glaciers.
5 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 7
Trek from Manang (3540m) to Siri Kharka (4060m)
1 stop
7
A simpler route connects Manang with Siri Kharka. The upper path will lead you down to a river, which you will cross, and then you will continue on a trail that will lead you through coniferous trees. You will reach Khangsar, a Tibetan village, after traveling on foot for around three hours. As you move on from Khangsar, you will pass a monastery to eventually arrive in Shiri Kharka. Today's Annapurna Circuit Trek connecting Tilicho Lake routes will provide you with stunning vistas of Gungang Himal and Mt. Chulu.
7 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 8
Trek from Siri Kharka (4060m) to Tilicho Base Camp (4150m)
1 stop
8
Early in the morning, you will set out on a journey to Tilicho Base Camp from Siri Kharka. The trail from Siri Kharka to Tilicho Base Camp on the current Annapurna Circuit Trek featuring Tilicho Lake is not particularly steep or physically challenging. However, it could be exhausting because you'll be walking on narrow pathways across unstable ground that is prone to landslides. You may see stunning snow-capped summits like Tilicho Peak and amazing rock formations from the routes. You will reach the valley after spending most of the day climbing a difficult path, then come through a little creek, and ultimately arrive at Tilicho Base Camp.
7 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 9
Visit Tilicho Lake (4920m) then Trek Back to Siri Kharka (4060m)
1 stop
9
You will reach Tilicho Lake, one of the highest lakes in the world, after two to three hours of exertion due to the path's steepness. Yaks and deer will be grazing above and below your route as you travel. On the other side lies Tilicho Lake, a sizable lake with a magnificent setting that is tucked behind Tilicho Peak's north face. Tilicho Lake was referred to as The Great Ice Lake by an esteemed French expedition team. The Tilicho Himal, Annapurna Range, and Nilgiri Himal are the three magnificent peaks that encircle Tilicho Lake. The Lake also occupies a special position in Hinduism since The Ramayan, one of the religion's holiest writings, mentions this sacred lake. You will return to Siri Kharka, where you will spend the nigh.
7 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 10
Trek from Siri Kharka (4060m) to Yak Kharka (4018m)
1 stop
10
You will continue on the same path toward the hamlet of Kangsar and pass through Tare Gumba, a monastic complex that is more than a thousand years old and carries outstanding value for Buddhists. You will discover Khangsar Village is deserted when you arrive, with the exception of sporadic herders during festival seasons. In the Thorang Khola valley, after leaving Kangsar hamlet, you will come to a seasonal bridge that will take you to a plateau.
6 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 11
Trek from Yak Kharka (4018m) to Thorang Phedi (4550m)
1 stop
11
You will climb a ridge after continuing along the windy route, giving you a spectacular vista of Annapurna II, Gangapurna, Tobuche, and Chuli Peak. The route then descends to Marsyandhi, which you will reach by way of the wooden bridge. A modest community teahouse where travelers may relax and dine is visible along the route. After passing the settlement, you will ascend the route from the river's right side, then go along the winding road before descending to Thorung Phedi. You have two options after being placed: either stay at the teahouse and unwind or climb the trek to high camp for an overnight stay.
7 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 12
Trek from Thorang Phedi (4550m) to Muktinath (3760m)
1 stop
12
Thorung High Camp will lead you to Thorung La Pass, which is located at 5416 meters. The Annapurna Range, Thorong Peak, Dhaulagiri Range, Nilgiri, and other mountains may be seen in the distance from Thorung La Pass. After taking a few photos and admiring the beauty, you will stroll down to Muktinath. The route from Thorung La Pass to Muktinath is all downhill. Muktinath is the second-largest Hindu temple in addition to being a Buddhist temple. Hindu visitors come in large numbers to the Muktinath shrine.
10 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 13
Trek from Muktinath (3760m) to Jomsom (2720m)
1 stop
13
Muktinath and begin your descent through a number of picturesque villages, including Jharkot, Kagbeni, and Ekle Bhatti. Since most of the routes are downhill, the journey to Jomsom is significantly simpler than the previous one. Sharp inclines make the last few portions of the trail a little more difficult. To get to Jomsom, you must climb the slopes that lead to the Kali Gandaki River and a windswept valley. The Thakali people and the traditional salt traders live in Jomsom, which serves as the district's administrative center for the Mustang region. Dhaulagiri, Nilgiri, and Tilicho Peak can all be seen clearly from Jomsom.
6 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 14
Sharing Local Bus from Jomsom (2720m) to Pokhara (822m)
1 stop
14
We will take Sharing local bus from Jomsom to Pokhara. During the trip, you can see the path leading to Tatopani and Ghorepani as well as expansive views of the Annapurna Himalaya Range. Use a free day in Pokhara to unwind, relax, and recover your muscles after a strenuous day of hiking.
8 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 15
Drive from Pokhara (822m) to Kathmandu (1400m)
1 stop
15
Thamel
You will board a tourist bus 7am in the morning after waking up in Pokhara to travel back to Kathmandu. The 200 kilometers that separate Pokhara from Kathmandu follows the enthralling Marsyangdi River and then the Trishuli River. The route from Pokhara to Kathmandu passes through various attractive villages.
7 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
• Wheelchair users.
• Passport copy and photo (selfie also works) requested prior to the trek, as we need to issue trekking permit.

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