Annapurna and Tilicho Lake

Overview

Tilicho Lake (4920m), the literal highest lake of the world and massif Annapurna offer you wonderful trip to explore your dreams and view the idyllic region of Nepal. If you love adventure trip definitely you should not miss opportunity. You can enjoy the view of beautiful Himalayan peaks like Dhaulagiri, Annapurna, Nilgiri, Machhapuchre and also can visit sacred pilgrimage site called Muktinath and several Gompas. Not only this, you can also explore the isolated villages of Tibetan culture; Ghyaru, Ngawal and enjoy the marvelous view after reaching in Poon Hill. Our entire journey will be peaceful, invigorating and self-realization. You will surely forget all your exhaustion, after reaching to our destination.

This 23 days magnificent trip will make your journey indelible throughout the life. Our journey begins from Kathmandu; spend a night before embedding all the panoramic views. From your arrival at the airport, until your departure, we will guide you around here.

Outline Itinerary

Day 1 Arrival in Kathmandu

Day 2 Kathmandu to Nagdi (930m)

Day 3 Nagdi (930m) to Jagat (1314m)

Day 4 Jagat (1314m) to Darapani (1860m)

Day 5 Darapani (1860m) to Chame (2670m)

Day 6 Chame (2,670m) to Pissang (3,200m)

Day 7 Pisang Peak base camp (4,300m) to Ghyaru (3,670m)

Day 8 Ghyaru (3,670m) to Manang (3,535m)

Day 9 Manang (3,535m) to Kangshar (3, 770m)

Day 10 Kangshar (3,770m) to Tilicho Base Camp (4,150m)

Day 11 Discovery of Lake Ticlicho (4,919m) to Tilicho Base Camp (4,150)

Day 12 Tilicho Base Camp (4,150m) to Yak kharka (4,018m)

Day 13 Yak kharka (4,018 m) to Thorong Phedi (4,450m)

Day 14 Thorong Phedi -Thorong La (5,416m) to Muktinath (3,760m)

Day 15 Jarkot (3,550m) to Thinigaon (2,750m) via Lupra (3,000m)

Day 16 Thinigaon (2,750m) to Tukuche (2,591m) via Chairo

Day 17 Tukuche (2,591m) to Lete (2,440m) via Titi (2,780m)

Day 18 Lete (2,440m) to Tatopani (1,189m)

Day 19 Tatopani (1,189m) to Ghorepani (2,750m)

Day 20 Ghorepani (2,750m) to Pokhara (915m) via Poon Hill (3210m)

Day 21 Flight from Pokhara to Kathmandu

Day 22 Visit and Free day in Kathmandu

Day 23 Departure

Itinerary

Day 1 Arrival in Kathmandu
Your arrival at the airport will be greeted by one of your agents who will take you from the airport to your hotel and will also help with the check-in formalities. After going to your hotel room, take some rest, and we will meet you in the evening for the trek briefing. You can spend the evening resting, or you can roam around the bustling streets of Kathmandu for shopping or sightseeing.

Day 2 Kathmandu to Nagdi (930m)
The next day, early in the morning we will take the bus and leave Kathmandu then we will have lunch before reaching to Besishar. Enjoying the view of different landscapes along the drive, we will reach in Beshishar which is the administrative center of Lamjung district, again continue our journey towards Bhulbhule. During ascending gently along the beautiful terraced rice fields and different tropical vegetations, you will get an opportunity to enjoy with nature which will pleasure you and make your journey mesmerizing. Finally, you will arrive to a gorgeous village of Nagdi. Overnight in a lodge.

Day 3 Nagdi (930m) to Jagat (1314m)
The morning will bring romantic sunrise and another beautiful day to travel into nature! The third day, after having breakfast; we will leave Nagdi and move towards Jagat. Today is a special day for us from which our real trekking journey begins. We will walk along the path of river with the amazing scene of terraced corn and rice fields. After climbing few hours, we will reach to a village of Chhetri ethnic group; known as Bahun danda where we will take short break so you can observe their life style and culture. Then, we will drop down towards Ghermu and have lunch. After that, crossing the beautiful terraced rice fields along the Marsyangdi River, we will reach in Jagat in our destination. We will have dinner and overnight in lodge.

Day 4 Jagat (1314m) to Darapani (1860m)
It’s a 2nd day of our trek, after having breakfast; we will leave Jagat and walk a head crossing Chyamje village where we cross Marsyangdi river by a suspension bridge after the bridge we start to climb up towards Tal village. While going up, you amazed of wonderful waterfalls and the Marsyandi river gorge. We will make lunch break in dazzling Tal village which is surrounded by beautiful bamboo forest. From this village you will enter to another district which has least population among 77 districts of Nepal. After having lunch, you have rest few hours to get to the today’s destination. Finally, after a long walk we will reach in our destination which is known for its Mani walls and traditional houses. It is junction of Annapurna circuit and Manaslu circuit.

Day 5 Darapani (1860m) to Chame (2670m)
On the fifth day, after having breakfast, we will leave Darapani and hike towards Bagarchap, on the way, you can enjoy magnificient view of Annapurna II (7937m) and after crossing Bagarchap, you can view wonderful prayer flags and Mani walls and stontes along the path. We will ascend towards lush forest which leads to Timag village where we will have lunch enjoying panoramic view of Manaslu and Annapurna. We need to walk ahead around 2 hours after lunch. The trail is quite easy after the lunch, most of the time we will follow the unhitched road. After 6 hours long walk, we will reach in Chame and overnight in lodge

Day 6 Chame (2,670m) to Pissang (3,200m)
Today’s journey begins, after having breakfast word tea/coffee. The scenic views of Lamjung Himal and interesting daily life activities of administrative city of Manang district will revitalize and rejuvenate to walk further. At the end of the city we will cross bridge and right after you will encounter amazing ancient colorful Mani wall and Budhhist stupa. After taking some photos we walk along Marsyangdi River passing via beautiful pine forest where you can view various species of flora and fauna. After climbing gently we will reach in Dukurpokhari where we will have lunch. On the way, you can see the beautiful houses with terraced roofs, topped with beautiful prayer flags. Today, during the journey, you will get an opportunity to view astounding Annapurna range, Pisang peak (6,092m), Chulu East (6,558m). After 5 hours walk, we will reach in Pisang from where you can view breathtaking North face of Annapurnas and even visit rebuild Pisang Monastery. We will overnight in lodge.

Day 7 Pisang Peak base camp (4,300m) to Ghyaru (3,670m)
Today will be your special day. After breakfast, we will climb gradually and enjoying the scenic beauty of nature, we will reach in Pisang peak base camp then explore the panoramic view of peaks by taking rest for some time. From there, continue along a splendid pine forest then begin descending towards Ghyaru with beautiful scenery of nature. Finally, after long walk we will reach in a gorgeous traditional Gyaru village which lies opposite to the marvelous Annapurna range. We will overnight enjoying the view of Annapurna range. Since there is no any lodges and tea houses you will take pack lunch in your back pack.

Day 8 Ghyaru (3,670m) to Manang (3,535m)
Today, you can enjoy your breakfast with the breathtaking scenery of Annapurna massif as well as beautiful view of sunrise. Then the trail gently climbs towards the hillside and overlooks the Hongde valley and continues our trek towards a beautiful village called Ngawal located at the height of 3,657m from where you will get a great opportunity to explore the astounding view of Annapurna II (8,091m), Annapurna III (7,555m) and Annapurna IV (7,525m). While, descending slowly, we will reach in a beautiful village called Braga where you can view traditionally constructed houses with carved stones and some time we can see herds of yaks which will make your journey mesmerizing. After reaching to the village, during preparing of lunch we will vitist the oldest Buddhist monastery of the Manang Valley. From Braga to Manag, the trail is nearly flat for an hour. Finally, we will reach in Manang which is quite big where you can get the facilities of hotels, lodges, guest houses, bakeries, cafes and souvenir shops. It is better to visit Himalayan Rescue Association to get advice on acute mountain sickness.

Day 9 Manang (3,535m) to Kangshar (3, 770m)
After the magnificent overnight and breathtaking sunrise view from 3,535 meters high and amazing scenery of dazzling Annapurna Himalayas, we will have breakfast then leave classic Annapurna Tour Trail and begin to climb gently. Today, you will get time to rest so we will walk slowly taking rest and easily following Marsyangdi River and reach in a beautiful village called Kangshar that is located at the height of 3, 770m. We will overnight there.

Day 10 Kangshar (3,770m) to Tilicho Base Camp (4,150m)
The next day, after having breakfast, we will begin our journey towards Tilicho Base Camp. Enjoying the scenery of nature, flora and fauna. Today’s path is little narrow and we will pass through landslide area. We need to pay enough attention because most of the time rock are falling down and trail is quite slippery. After walking 4 hours, we will get in Tilicho Base Camp. After checked in to the lodge, we take lunch and then we go for short walk around.

Day 11 Discovery of Lake Ticlicho (4,919m) to Tilicho Base Camp (4,150)
The eleventh day is very special day for you that you will reach in one of our amazing destination. After taking breakfast, we will begin climbing and reaching at the height of 4,919m, you can view and experience the literal highest lake of the world called Tilicho which is at the bottom of Tiliicho peak. With 360 views, surrounding atmosphere you will lost yourself and will feel amazing and revitalizing. Annapurna, Tilicho peak, and mountains are impressive of Tilicho Lake. All your tiredness will go away once you get to see what the place has to offer. After discovery of beautiful Tilicho Lake, we will return to our base camp and overnight there.

Day 12 Tilicho Base Camp (4,150m) to Yak kharka (4,018m)
After spending amazing overnight in Tilicho base camp, we will have breakfast then begin our trek towards Yak Kharka. Today, you will view marvelous beauty of nature as the altitude increases. After reaching in Yak Kharka, we will have lunch then take rest. You will view its surroundings then overnight in lodge.

Day 13 Yak kharka (4,018 m) to Thorong Phedi (4,450m)
It’s a very short day that we have just around 3 hours of walking, but we are going to take time to walk as we are in high altitude its necessary to walk slowly. We will leave Yak Kharka and continue climbing towards Thorong Phedi after taking breakfast. Altitude level is high but walking is not so hard so enjoying the scenic beauty of nature and crossing several altitude, finally reach in Thorong Phedi and overnight in lodge.

Day 14 Thorong Phedi -Thorong La (5,416m) to Muktinath (3,760m)
This is the most important day for us that you are going to turn our dream to reality. At the same time it going to be hardest and longest day of our trip as well. So we are going to weak up very early in the morning. We will begin our trek, climbing steep trail and reach in the first tea shop located in Thorong high camp. Then, continue climbing to the top of the pass at 5,416m which is surrounded by amazing Himalayas so you can view the breathtaking scenery of Himalayas, standing at the highest point of our trek. As for your memorable journey, you can take photos then begin dropping down towards Muktinath. After long descent, we will reach in Muktinath from where we can view entire Kali Gandaki Valley and marvelous scenery of Mustang. We will overnight in lodge. But some time, the pass can be snowy so we need to carry mountain gloves, gaiters and necessary equipment.

Day 15 Jarkot (3,550m) to Thinigaon (2,750m) via Lupra (3,000m)
After having breakfast, we will begin our descent towards the gorgeous hilltop village of Jarkot from where you can experience that Jarkot dominates Kali Gandaki Valley. Not only this, before descent towards Lupra, you can also view yellow and ocher landscapes dominated by snowcapped peaks with the passage by a narrow pass. Then, we will have lunch and walk a head following the path of Panda Khola to reach in Kali Gandaki. After an hour walk, we will reach in entrance of Jomsom then crossing a beautiful wheat fields, we will follow the left bank of Kali Gandaki. Enjoying the spectacular view of Dhaulagiri ice falls and Nilgiri, we will reach in Thinigaon. We will have dinner and overnight in lodge.

Day 16 Thinigaon (2,750m) to Tukuche (2,591m) via Chairo
After breakfast, we will leave Thinigaon walking along the stone wall which is protecting in the fields of Thinigaon. Then, we will reach in a small beautiful lake situated in Dhumba. From there, we will ascent towards a monastery that is located above a crest and then pass to the hamlet of Dhumba wedged between the orchards. After that, we will cross Dhumbra Khola and following a narrow path carved into the rock the trail rises above the Kali Gandaki. You can view the beautiful scenery of Marpha village in the opposite bank. Then, we will have a lunch in a small community restaurant in Tibetan refugee camp. After that, following Narrow Street along the beautiful white stones houses and terraced roofs with wood reserves, we will reach in old monastery that is under restoration. Then, crossing lush coniferous forest, apple and apricot orchids, and the path diverse so we need to choose the trail depending on the season, either cross Kali Gandaki by the new Dorejan bridge or continue on the left bank to join the hamlet of Chokopani. After that crossing the river, we will reach in Tukuche where gorgeous Takhali village is located. There is a history of Tukuche that it was the place where exchanging of goods like salt, goats, wool, rice, Indian fabrics, spices with Tibetan traders. We will test homemade cider and apple mo:mo:s we will overnight in Tukuche.

Day 17 Tukuche (2,591m) to Lete (2,440m) via Titi (2,780m)
Spending amazing night in Tukuche, after breakfast, we will pass through the junipers to reach in Sauru, a small beautiful village that has been protected by Gompa from where you can view amazing scenery of village located in Kobang which is dominated by Dhaulagiri Himalaya. When we are in Kokethanti Bridge, we can follow the left bank again and cross the classic path then ascent to reach in a Himalayan pine forest. After that, you will enjoy wonderful view of Dhaulagiri and its dazzling glaciers then discover breathtaking scenery of Blue Mountain called Nilgiri. Then, reaching in Titi which is popular for cutting and selling wood, we will have lunch. We will overlook small lake then continue the trail to discover the beautiful villages of Khunjo and Taglung which are miraculous plateau situated on the lap of Nilgiri. Then, following wide path via pine forest takes us towards Chyo from where we will cross Kali Gandaki and walk a head towards Lete. After long hours, we will reach in Lete or Ghasa (2,200m), we will overnight in lodge.

Day 18 Lete (2,440m) to Tatopani (1,189m)
Today, after breakfast, we will leave Lete and descent crossing through the village of Ghassa and the village Rukse Chhahara from where you will see the view of cascading waterfall. Then, we will have lunch and continue our trail through a beautiful rice fields in a narrowing valley. After that, begin descent then leave Takhali region and enter in Beni region. Finally, we will reach in Tatopani, a small and beautiful village on the bank of Kali Gandaki. There, you can take bath in a hot spring. We will overnight in lodge.

Day 19 Tatopani (1,189m) to Ghorepani (2,750m)
Today it can be little bit hard for us because our trail almost all the time goes up. But you will forget it with the nose touching views of Dhaulagiri. After breakfast, we will begin climbing towards Ghorepani. We will leave Dhaulagiri and Tukuche behind us then walk ahead towards Ghara (2,390m) and marvelous village of Shikha where we will take lunch then, after long ascent, we will have lunch then continue our uphill walk up to Chitre. After that, the trail enters in lush forest of rhododendrons and crossing stone steps, we will reach in a beautiful village called Ghorepani.

Day 20 Ghorepani (2,750m) to Pokhara (915m) via Poon Hill (3210m)
Today, early in the morning, we will climb on the ridge of Poon Hill to grab incredible sunrise view. From there, you can explore 360 panoramic view of Dhaulagiri and Annapurna massif. Enjoying the beautiful moment, we will back to lodge then begin a long descent towards the direction of Birethani (1,080m). From where we begin our drive. After 1:30 hour of drive, we will reach in Pokhara which is a beautiful valley rich in natural scenery. We will overnight in hotel.

Day 21 Flight from Pokhara to Kathmandu
We will our return to the capital city. Before drop to the airport will do boating sightseeing on Fewa Lake. There, we will drop you to your hotel and you can catch up to some shopping. We will have dinner overnight in hotel.

Day 22 Visit and Free day in Kathmandu
Next morning, after breakfast we will do sightseeing of world cultural heritages located in Kathmandu valley which is rich in arts, architecture, culture, history, handicrafts and so on. All these implausible artistic will make your eyes open and are found in Kathmandu Durbar Square, Pashupatinath and Boudha Stuppa. Later, we come back to hotel and have farewell dinner. Overnight in hotel.

Day 23 Departure
The final day of the amazing adventure, we will help you with the checkout formalities and drop you off to the airport with a heavy heart.

Date & Cost

Trips Dates	Trip Cost	Trip Status

What's Included

Included In The Cost

- Airport pickups and drops in a private vehicle
- 3-star hotel accommodation in Kathmandu and Pokhara with breakfast
- Teahouse accommodation during the trek
- All meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) during the trek
- Welcome and farewell dinners
- All ground transportation on a comfortable private vehicle as per the itinerary
- Domestic flights (Kathmandu-Pokhara-Kathmandu)
- An experienced, government-licensed trek leader and assistant trek leader (4 trekkers: 1 assistant guide)
- Porter service (2 trekkers: 1 porter)
- Staff costs including their salary, insurance, equipment, food and accommodation
- Agency’s trekking bag/duffel bag, t-shirt and trekking map are yours to take
- All necessary paperwork and trekking permits (ACAP, TIMS)
- Medical kit (carried by your trek leader)
- All government and local taxes

Not Included In The Cost

- Nepalese visa fee
- International airfare to and from Kathmandu
- Excess baggage charges
- Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu and/or Pokhara
- Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu and Pokhara in case of early arrival, late departure, and early return from the mountain(due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary
- Travel and rescue insurance
- Personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, extra porters, bottle or boiled water, shower, etc.)
- Tips for guide(s), porter(s) and driver(s)

Equipments

- Important documents and items
  - Valid passport, 2 extra passport size photos, airline tickets
  - Separate photocopies of passport, visa form (easily obtained at Kathmandu airport), proof of insurance
  - Dollars, pounds or Euros in cash for purchasing Nepalese visa at Kathmandu airport, for paying for restaurants and hotels, for gratuities, snacks, and to purchase your own drinks and gifts
  - Credit cards, Bank/ATM/Cash machine cards for withdrawing funds from cash machines (bring a photocopy of your cards), traveler’s checks, etc.
  Head
  - Bandana or head scarf, also useful for dusty conditions
  - Warm hat that covers your ears (wool or synthetic)
  - Headlamp with extra batteries
  - Sunglasses with UV protection
  - Prescription sunglasses (if required)
  Upper Body
  - Polypropylene shirts (1 half sleeve and 2 long sleeves)
  - Light and expedition weight thermal tops
  - Fleece wind-stopper jacket or pullover
  - Waterproof (preferably breathable fabric) shell jacket
  - Down vest and/or jacket *
  - Gore-Tex jacket with hood, waterproof and breathable
  Hands
  - 1 pair of lightweight poly-liner gloves.
  - 1 pair of lightweight wool or fleece gloves
  - 1 pair of mittens, consists of 1 Gore-Tex over mitt matched with a very warm polar-fleece mitt liner (seasonal)
  Lower Body
  - Non-cotton underwear briefs
  - 1 pair of Hiking shorts
  - 1 pair of Hiking trousers
  - 1 pair of lightweight thermal bottoms (seasonal)
  - 1 pair of fleece or woolen trousers
  - 1 pair of waterproof shell pants, breathable fabric
  Feet
  - 2 pairs of thin, lightweight inner socks
  - 2 pairs of heavy poly or wool socks
  - 1 pair of Hiking boots with spare laces (sturdy soles, water resistant, ankle support, “broken in”)
  - 1 pair of trainers or running shoes and/or sandals
  - Cotton socks (optional)
  - Gaiters (winter only), optional, “low” ankle high version
  Sleeping
  - 1 sleeping bag (good to -10 degrees C or 14 degrees F)*
  - Fleece sleeping bag liner (optional)
  Rucksack and Travel Bags
  - 1 medium rucksack (50-70 liters/3000-4500 cubic inches, can be used for an airplane carryon)
  - 1 large duffel bag *
  - A small daypack/backpack for carrying your valuables, should have good shoulder padding
  - Small padlocks for duffel-kit bags
  - 2 large waterproof rucksack covers (optional)
  Medical
  - Small, personal first-aid kit. (simple and light)
  - Aspirin, first-aid tape, and plasters (Band-Aids)
  - 1 skin-blister repair kit
  - Anti-diarrhea pills
  - Anti-headache pills
  - Cough and/or cold medicine
  - Anti-altitude sickness pills: Diamox or Acetylzolamide
  - Stomach antibiotic: Ciprofloxacin, etc. Do not bring sleeping pills as they are a respiratory depressant.
  - Water purification tablets or water filter
  - 1 set of earplugs
  - Extra pair of prescription glasses, contact lens supplies
  Practical Items
  - 1 small roll of repair tape, 1 sewing-repair kit
  - 1 cigarette lighter, 1 small box of matches
  - 1 compass or GPS(optional)
  - 1 alarm clock/watch
  - camera with extra cards and batteries
  - large Ziplocs
  - 2 water bottles (1 liter each)
  - 1 small folding knife
  - Binoculars (optional)
  Toiletries
  - 1 medium-sized quick drying towel
  - Toothbrush/paste (preferably biodegradable)
  - Multi-purpose soap (preferably biodegradable)
  - Deodorants
  - Nail clippers
  - Face and body moisturizer
  - Anti UV sun block cream
  - Female hygiene products
  - Small mirror
  Personal Hygiene
  - Wet wipes (baby wipes)
  - Anti-bacterial hand wash
  Extras/Luxuries
  - Reading book
  - Trail map/guide book
  - Journal and pen
  - Travel game i.e. chess, backgammon, scrabble, playing cards (to help you pass the time at teahouses and/or camps)
  - 1 modest swim suit
  - Binoculars (optional)
  - Voltage converter (from 220 to 110)
  - Plug adapter (2 round pegs to 2 flat pegs)
  - Lightweight pillow case (in case your teahouses provide you with pillows) or use your own stuff as a pillow

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Meals: Authentic Nepali cuisine, common international cuisines like Indian, Italian, Continental
Accommodation: 3- Star hotel during your stay in the City; teahouses and lodges during the trek

Annapurna and Tilicho Lake

Overview