Annapurna Circuit Trek with Tilicho Lake

We will be waiting at the Tribhuvan International Airport to receive you according to the arrival time you have given to us. We humbly receive you and make a comfortable transfer to the hotel. Relax at the hotel or take a short walk around the city if you have time.

We go for a 4-5 hours sightseeing tour to UNESCO World Heritage Sites including Swyombhunath Stupa, Patan Durbar Square, Bouddhanath Stupa and Pashupatinath Temple. We will observe some marvelous arts and architectures on this visit. At the end of the tour before you go to the hotel, we meet and talk about the trekking trip and prepare for it. We can go for buying the trekking gear you require during the trek.

Since there are no luxury tourist buses for Besisahar from Kathmandu, we either have to go with a local bus or private jeep/car drive. Private transport is more convenient than a local bus ride. We leave Kathmandu after breakfast early in the morning passing through Thankot. We follow Prithvi Highway until we get to Dumre and take the right turn and continue driving to Besisahar.

You will experience driving along the rural off road drive today. This four wheel jeep drive passes through magnificent traditional villages and landscapes. To cover a 66 km drive from Besisahar to Chame, it takes around 4-5 hours. Before we get Chame, we pass a beautiful village called Khudi. Arrive at Chame and stay at a local lodge.

The occasional views of Lamjung Himal and Manasalu Range make today’s trek more spectacular. We also can capture awe-inspiring landscapes on the trail. Similarly, the majestic view of Annapurna-II makes you tremendously delighted. Nagadi Chuli is also visible, sometimes, on the way to Pisang. We can explore the wall of Pangri Danda as well. Arrive at Chame and explore the local village.

Today, the topography and the landscapes will get drier. The beautiful combination between arid landscapes and the mountain panorama become more fascinating on the trail. Moreover, we witness incredible Annapurna-III, Annapurna- IV,Gangapurna, Pisang Peak, Chulu Peak today. Eventually, ascend to Manang valley via Nawal.

Trekkers spend one extra day for acclimatization at Manang Valley before heading towards Thorungla Pass. They use this day for exploration of the incredible Manang valley, local settlements, shops and a few monasteries. We hike up to Gangapurna Lake with our guide. Also, trekkers enjoy magnificent mountain views including Gangapurna today. Rest of the time, they relax at the lodge.

You will get more 500m elevation while you are getting to Sirikharka. Ascend through very similar arid Himalayan topography. You will follow the trail on the riverside initially and cross it. Crossing the Khangsar Khola, we arrive at Khangsar village. From Khangsar, we further continue our walk to our final destination Sirikharka. Stay overnight at the local teahouse.

We pass a ridge after passing a monastery following the newly constructed trail. You have two paths that are leading us to Tilicho Lake Base Camp. Catch the new one which one is convenient and arrive at Tilicho Lake Base Camp located at 4140m.

Begin your walk to Tilicho Lake early in the morning so that you can avoid cold wind. Walk up to Tilicho Lake and imprison photos and videos of the lake located at the highest elevation of the world. Moreover, the entire surrounding of the lake is awesome. Now, trek back to Tilicho Base Camp, have lunch there and trek back to Sirikharka following the same trail.

Initially, we walk down to Khangsar village. Next, we move forward passing Tare Gumba and further descend to the bridge across Thorng Khola following the walled out trail. Finally, we ascend up to Yak Kharka after crossing this bridge. We can take beautiful pictures of Annapurna mountain range and other alluring mountain summits from Yakkharka.

Walk through arid landscapes and majestic mountain panorama around. You will ascend to Thorung Phedi to prepare to cross Thorungla Pass. If you feel comfortable to continue the walk, you can continue your trek up to High Camp. Before we reach High Camp, we pass through the villages called Ledar and Deurali Tea House.

Reach the top of the Thorungla Pass and make photos and videos of stupendous mountain panorama. The entire Annapurna mountain range, Manaslu and numerous incredible peaks marvel you here. You will spend some time to celebrate the blissful moments and descend down to Muktinath. What you will observe at Muktinath are: 108 water taps, impressive Muktinath Temple and a natural flame. You will have a sense of spirituality here at this holy Hindu pilgrimage site.

You are experiencing magnificent landscapes and mountain panorama of the Lower Mustang region too. Enjoying the very special dry setting of the mountain region of Nepal, we, today, trek to Jomsom. Thakalies are the main residents of Jomsom. Jomsom is the district headquarter of Mustang district. Dhaulagiri and Nilgiri are visible from Jomsom. We wait for the next day’s flight/drive to Pokhara.

If you take flight, it is a 25 minutes flight to Pokhara with a marvelous mountain panorama. The flight takes place early in the morning. Optionally, you can drive to Pokhara by jeep along the graveled country road. We pass Beni Bazaar and arrive in Pokhara city. You can take a walk around the city especially on the lakeside. Better to have a flight to Pokhara so that you have time to visit tourists’ attractions of Pokhara city.

We spend 6-7 hours driving. This drive will be with a luxury tourist bus along Prithvi Highway passing through various towns like Damauli, Mugling, Malekhu and Thankot. If you take a flight, this will be the flight for 25 minutes viewing spectacular mountain ranges and landscapes. Arrive in Kathmandu and check in Hotel. Enjoy the evening with a beautiful cultural dinner.

Our representative will drop you to Tribhuvan International Airport safely. Now, we bid farewell to you and you go to catch your international flight to return back to your country. Wish you a beautiful time ahead.