ANNAPURNA CIRCUIT WITH TILICHO LAKE

Day 01:                   Drive Kathmandu – Besisahar – Dharapani (1,960 M / 6,430 Ft.) 10 Hours’ Drive

Meals: Lunch & Dinner                                                                           

We drive from Kathmandu to the village of Khudi via Besishahar. Along the way we can see many beautiful villages, farms, rivers and magnificent mountain scenarios. After reaching Mugling we take the road towards Pokhara. At Dumre, we leave the highway and drive north towards Besishahar, after half an hour drive from Besishahar. In Besisahar we change our vehicle to Jeep and continue drive to Dharapani.

Overnight at Local lodge

Day 02:                   Trek Dharapani to Chame (2,710 M / 8,891 Ft) – 5/6 Hrs. Walk

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

After breakfast, start trek to Chame. Today’s walk is up the River valley and passes through the Gurung Village Thonje to Bagarchhap. Continue walk along the left bank of the river, climb up the heavily wooded Manang valley and small settlements with outstanding views of Mt. Manaslu (8163meter). Throughout the day there are nice views of Lamjung Himal, Annapurna II and Annapurna IV (7525m). 

Overnight at Local lodge 

Day 03:                   Trek Chame to Pisang (3,185 M / 10,824 Ft) – 5/6 Hrs. Walk

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Today we walk pass the older part of Chame and climb up to Telekhu at 2840 meter and continue with a long pleasant and mostly level walk through the forest to Brathang, which lies at 2950 meter. Further we cross back to the south bank of the Marsyangdi River on a suspension bridge at 3080 meter and then make a long gentle climb over a ridge through blue pine forests. After this, the trek reasonably level as it heads to the upper part of Manang valley to Pisang. This town marks the beginning of the region known as Nyesyang, the upper portion of the Manang district.

Overnight at Local lodge 

Day 04:                   Trek Pisang to Manang (3,540 M / 11,545 Ft.) – 6/7 Hrs. Walk

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

We walk up to the Tibetan-style village of Braga at 3500 meters. At Braga you see houses stacked one atop the other, each with an open veranda formed by a neighbor’s rooftop. The Gompa perched on a high crag overlooking the village, is the largest in the district and has an outstanding display of statues. Then continue through a very arid countryside, dominated by weird cliffs of yellow rock, eroded into dramatic pillars alongside the trail to reach today’s destination, Manang.

Overnight at Local lodge 

Day 05:                   In Manang

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Acclimatization is very important at this point. We spend our time visiting monastery, side trip to Gangapurna Lake and doing some excursions with the wonderful views around the villages.

Overnight at Local lodge

Day 06:         Trek Manang To Kangsar (3,745 M / 12,286 Ft.) – 3 Hrs. Walk

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

After breakfast the trek continues up to the village of Kangsar, as you walk ahead the trail cuts down through a gorge and the Tilicho Peak can be spotted afar. 

Overnight at Local lodge

Day 07:         Trek Kangsar To Tilicho Base Camp (4,140 M / 13,582 Ft) – 5 Hrs. Walk

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

 As you commence the trek from Kangsar to Tilicho Lake Base Camp, you will come across wide grassy fields and after making a slight climb up a small hill, witness the glorious views of the entire valley. After trudging down a steep inclination, you now enter the Tilicho Base Camp.

Overnight at Local lodge

Day 08:         Day Trip to Tilicho Lake (4,950 M / 16,240 Ft) – 7 Hrs. Walk

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

After the initial tough ascent, the trail traverses onto a moraine and then cuts along the side of the mountain and the spectacular views of Tilicho, Nilgiri, and Khangsar peaks awaits you. The tranquil Tilicho Lake is one of the highest lakes in the world as sometimes the reflection of the surrounding peaks are seen on the turquoise waters, at other times the lake is literally frozen. After spending some time here head back to the base camp

Overnight at Local lodge

Day 09:         Trek Tilicho Base Camp to Yak Kharka (4,040 M / 13,255 Ft) – 5 Hrs. Walk

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

When returning from the Tilicho Base Camp, the trail leads out of the Marsyangdi valley and the abrupt change in surroundings can be noticed as the trees are left behind and replaced with more alpine vegetation. The trail continues some three to four hundred meters over Khangsar village and through the ruins of the old Khangsar village, until you cross the log bridge over the river between Gumsang and Yak Kharka from where you see the breathtaking views of Annapurna III. The typical Himalayan village is an accolade to its name, as lots of yaks can be seen grazing and standing around.

Overnight at Local lodge

Day 10:         Trek Yak Kharka to Thorang Phedi (4,600 M/15,092 Ft) 4 Hrs. Walk

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

From Yak kharka you will continue to climb along the east bank of the Jarang Khola to Thorung Phedi, a rock-strewn meadow surrounded by vertical cliffs at 4420 meters. Blue sheep and even snow leopards can be seen sometimes in this valley. High in the skies above, you can see lammergeyers and Himalayan griffons circling around.

Overnight at Local lodge

Day 11:         Trek to Muktinath Via Thorang La Pass (5,416m/17,764 Ft) – 8 Hrs.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Crossing Throng La pass (5,416m/17,764ft) is an unforgettable experience and highlight of this trek. An early start is important to complete the mission. Each moment we have to work hard through the icy high-altitude trail on to Muktinath. Muktinath is an important pilgrimage site for both Hindus and Buddhist. The area hosts a Vishnu temple and a Monastery nearby. Muktinath itself demonstrates the religious harmony in Nepal.

Overnight at Local lodge

Day 12:         Trek Muktinath to Jomsom (2,600m) 5-6 hrs.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Today we descend through meadows, and streams onwards to Jomson (more correctly Dzongsam, or “new fort”).

Overnight at local lodge

Day 13:         Fly Jomsom – Pokhara And Connect Flight to Kathmandu

Meals: Breakfast

After breakfast, transfer to Jomsom airport and fly back to Pokhara and then connect flight back to Kathmandu. Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel as booked.

Overnight at Own arrangements

***Trip Ends***

Included in the costs:

• 12 Nights’ accommodation in Local Lodge as per the itinerary SHARING TWIN room on full board basis (FOOD ONLY). (Note: We will provide the best available Local Lodges in Annapurna region based on the room availability. please also expect that some of local lodges may not have attached bathrooms. Hence, clients will have to adjust on common bathrooms as well. However, we will try our best to allocate the rooms with attached bathroom wherever available).
• 13 days trekking is accompanied by a local basic English-speaking Sirdar & a Porter. (Note: - one porter will carry a maximum weight of 24kgs, 1 porter for every 2 guests and 1 Sirdar will accompany for every 4 guests). Includes all meals, accommodation and allowance of trekking crew, insurance of sirdar and porter & porter equipment.
• Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP) & TIMS Permit Fee
• Surface transfer from Kathmandu – Besisahar by a private air-conditioned vehicle.
• Surface transfer from Besisahar to Dharapani in Jeep.
• Loan of trekking poles, sleeping bag, duffel bags.
• Bus fare for Sirdar and porter from Jomsom.

Not included in the costs:

• International airfares
• Nepal visa fees & Immigration assistance (visa fee subject to change, if revised)
• Flight: Jomson – Pokhara – Kathmandu including airport tax
• Supplement for a specialized trek guide (
• Any beverages, including mineral water, soft drinks, alcoholic drinks etc.
• Meals not mentioned in the above itinerary.
• Any items of a personal nature such as laundry, telephone calls etc.
• The prices do not include: undue escalation in fuel prices, new taxes levies on hotels and transportation services or any hikes in entrance fees. Any large tax hikes and new levies shall be payable extra and shall be billed accordingly with prior notice.
• Rescue, Evacuation & Insurance
• Tips for the staffs
• Helicopter Rescue, Evacuation & Insurance
• Tips for the staffs
• Accommodation and Meals in Pokhara & Kathmandu
• Personal trekking equipment, Internet charge, battery recharge fees.
• Cost of showers during trek.
• Supplement foods like energy bars, juices, coffee etc during trek.
• Bottled water