Annapurna Circuit via Tilicho Lake Trek-15 Days

Detail Itinerary

• Day 1

  Arrival in Kathmandu (1,300 m)

  Upon your arrival at the Kathmandu airport, you will be greeted by a representative from Thai Nepal Travels. After picking up your luggage and look for our representative with a Thai Nepal Travels display board at the arrival gate. After that, you will be transferred to Hotel. After check-in, you can take a rest, hang around in the city - it all depends upon your interests and condition. In the evening we will organize a "Welcome Dinner" at an excellent traditional Nepalese Restaurant where you will enjoy Nepalese cultural programs as well as a fine meal.
  
  Including meal: Dinner

• Day 2

  Drive from Kathmandu to Besi Sahar (830 m) 6-7 hours

  We begin our long drive to Besi Sahar early in the morning. Along the way, we will get fine views of Himalchuli and Manaslu II. En route we get to enjoy the countryside of Nepal with its green hills, winding rivers, terraced farms and of course the mighty Himalayas.
  
  Including meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• Day 3

  Drive from Besi Sahar to Chame (2,710 m) 6 - 7 hours

  Today we begin our long drive to Besi Sahar early in the morning. We cross to the west bank of Marshyangdi River. The trail then climbs steeply and crosses a cliff face to the stone village of Jagat. The rocky trail crosses the Marshyangdi River again then follows the valley steadily uphill to Tal (1,700m), a former lakebed. Tal is the first village in the Manang district. We continue to drive through a forest of pine and fir, past the traditional village of Thanchowk to Koto, at the junction of the Nar-Phu Valley. You will get the fine views of Annapurna II (7,937m) as you approach Chame. The route crosses the Marshyangdi River again. We are overnight at Chame.
  
  Including meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• Day 4

  Chame to Pisang (3,300 m) 5-6 hours

  Today the trail is through a steep and narrow valley. We have our first sight of the soaring of Paungda Danda rock face, a dramatic curved rock face rising 1500m from the river. From here, we also gain excellent views of Annapurna II at the south and Pisang Peak to the northeast. We are staying in Pisang.
  
  Including meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• Day 5

  Pisang to Manang (3,500 m) 7-8 hours. Via Upper Pisang

  Today is our long day, from Pisang there are two trails, north, and south of Marshyangdi River. We follow the north route via upper Pisang. We walk through Ghyaru is a steep continuous climb of 420m and Ngawal (3,660m) it guarantees outstanding views of Mt. Annapurna, Pisang Peak. The tail continues to Mungji past the extraordinarily picturesque village and gompa of Bragha to nearby Manang. We are staying at Manang.
  
  Including meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• Day 6

  Manang acclimatization day

  In order to keep fit on the trails that follow, we keep ourselves busy today with a short hike to either Bhojo Gumba or Gangapurna Lake. Or more strenuous day hikes to Milarepa’s cave and the ice Lake, high above the valley floor at 4,600m. We are overnight at Manang.
  
  Including meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• Day 7

  Siri Kharka (4,1400 m) 5-6 hours

  From Manang, we cross the river and continue walking on its southern side through coniferous forest. After reaching Kangsar Village we walk further up towards Siri Kharka and pass a monastery on the way. The uphill walk could be tiring but we will have Gungang Himal and Mt. Chulu in the backdrop to keep us company. We reach to Siri Kharka and have lunch here. We overnight at Siri Kharka.
  
  Including meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• Day 8

  Tilicho Base Camp (4,140 m/) 6-7 hours

  From Manang, we cross the river and continue walking on its southern side through coniferous forest. After reaching Kangsar Village we walk further up towards Siri Kharka and pass a monastery on the way. The uphill walk could be tiring but we will have Gungang Himal and Mt. Chulu in the backdrop to keep us company. While the path from Siri Kharka to Tilicho Base Camp isn’t very steep or physically strenuous, it could be exhausting as we have to walk on narrow paths in loose scree and landslide area. Our trail goes through the middle of the landslide area whereby we can see impressive rock formations along the trail. We are overnight at Tilicho Base Camp..
  
  Including meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• Day 9

  Visit Tilicho Lake (4,949 m) then back to Siri Kharka (4,1400 m) 5-6 hours

  Tilicho Lake is a large spectacularly set lake nestled at the foot of the north face of Tilicho Peak. The Lake also holds an important place for the Hindus as this sacred lake features in one of the holiest texts of the Hindus, The Ramayana. After the initial tough, steep, switchbacked ascent, our trail continues to hug the side of the mountain in a gradual to steep incline before reaching the watershed. We retrace our step and return to Tilicho Base Camp. After breakfast, we leave Tilicho Base Camp and descend towards to Siri Kharka and overnight here.
  
  Including meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• Day 10

  Yak Kharka (4040m) 4-5 hours

  We leave Siri Kharka and descend towards Yak Kharka. On the way, we pass Tare Gumba, a thousand-year-old monastery which is very important to the local people. We follow a rock wall out of Khangsar. After crossing the river, we ascend for a while to a plateau. Next, walk until reaching Yak Kharka. We are overnight at Yak Kharka.
  
  Including meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• Day 11

  High Camp (4600 m) 5 - 6 hours

  It is an uphill walk to High Camp. After walking for some time we cross a suspension bridge and reach Ledar village. We ascend and pass through towering cliffs before reaching Thorong Phedi, the last village before Thorong La. On this trip we are rewarded with one of the best views of Mt. Gundang, Mt. Syagang, Thorong Peak and Mt. Khatungkan. We stop to have lunch here and hike up hill to Hight camp. We are overnight at High camp.
  
  Including meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• Day 12

  Muktinath (3,800) via Thorong La Pass (5416 m) : 7 - 8 hours

  Crossing Thorong La pass, one of the highest passes in the world will be our ultimate objective today. We will be crossing the pass from east to west (Manang to Muktinath) which is the easiest and safest direction. We get up around three in the morning and walk up the mountain. It takes about four to six hours to reach the pass, marked by chortens (Tibetan Buddhist stupas) and prayer flags, and en route.
  
  After reach Muktinath we have lunch and visit the Muktinath Temple. Muktinath, an ultimate destination for Hindu and Buddhist pilgrims, is a beautiful place. There are water spouts where fresh water pours out channeled from the streams above the temple. As the trail extends we can enjoy the magnificent views of Mt. Dhaulagiri. You can even buy a fossilized mollusk, called ‘Shaligram’ as a memento. We are overnight at Muktinath
  
  Including meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• Day 13

  Drive to Pokhara: 7-8 hours

  Today early morning we take private jeep to Pokhara while looking at views of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges and over the deepest gorge in the world. On arrival at Pokhara airport, you will transfer to the hotel. You can discovering the beautiful Pokhara Valley leisurely. While we walk along the bank of Phewa Lake, a second biggest lake of Nepal, we cannot stop admiring the state of Fish Tail Mountain reflecting in the lake. We can also take a boat around the Fewa Lake Evening time, we overnight at Pokhara.
  
  Including meal: Breakfast

• Day 14

  Fly to Kathmandu

  After breakfast we take a flight from Pokhara to Kathmandu, Upon our arrival in Kathmandu, we will be escorted into our hotel. You can do some shopping or walk around in the streets of Thamel, or take a rest, hang around in the city - it all depends upon your interests and condition. In the evening, there will be a farewell dinner hosted by Thai Nepal Travels to celebrate the successful completion of our trip. Overnight in Kathmandu. And overnight at Kathmandu.
  
  Including meal: Breakfast and Dinner

• Day 15

  Final departure

  Our 15 Days Annapurna Circuit - Tilicho Lake treks comes to an end today. A representative from Thai Nepal Travels and Treks will take you to the airport approximately 2 hours before the scheduled flight. We hope you have enjoyed the tour with us, and we are sure you will be back making another trip somewhere with Thai Nepal Travels again.
  
  Including meal: Breakfast