Annapurna Circuit Trek with Tilicho Lake

Trip-Duration: 15 Days

Destination: Nepal

Trip-Grade: Moderate

Transportation: Private Vehicle/Tourist Bus
Meals: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel + Teahouses + Lodges
Altitude: 5416 m

Annapurna Region holds plethora of splendid wonders and grandeurs of Mother Nature. From Village beyond mountains to high altitude pass and from green lush forests to Himalayan desert represents the best wilderness holiday destination. If you love to take breathtaking photographs of nature and landscape this is the right place to walk on. Moreover, one who stays at home read only one page of the book called life. Step out of your comfortable bush and entice the heavenly wonders of Nepal via Annapurna Round Trek. Famously known as Annapurna Circuit Trek also the place is effervescent with allures of nature. Scenic Nepal Treks & Expeditions identifies that this is the most diversified walking trail for trekking in Nepal.

Journey of Annapurna Round Trek is unusual than most of the Annapurna Region Trekking. Most of the trekking routes of this region start from Pokhara but it end in Pokhara after the flight from Jomsom or bus drive from Tatopani. Bus drive from Kathmandu to Besisahar and further on bumpy graveled road up to Dharapani is reached. However, nowadays the road system is very much upgraded and one can travel up to Chame. Our travel planners recently visited the area and arranged the itinerary through Chame. This would help in reduction of number of days required for the trip as well. Trekkers will trek through uphill and downhill in Himalayan desert or alpine forests landscape towards Manang. Acclimatization break is taken in Manang either by strolling around or visiting old monasteries. Trekkers will eventually be at the top of Thorong La Pass via Ledar and Thorung Phedi. The sight of Himalayas from this very popular high altitude pass of Annapurna region of Nepal is spectacular. Feel the mountain chill air before heading to Muktinath the holy place for both Buddhists and Hindus. It is believed that Lord Vishnu resides on this hill and would bless those who go there with wishes. Our trip ends at Jomsom – windiest town of Nepal. Morning flight will take us back to Pokhara. After one day of sightseeing, the journey returns back to Kathmandu.

Splendid wonders of Annapurna Circuit Trek or Annapurna Round Trek couldn’t be described perfectly through words. If you really want to feel highly motivated and want to witness fairyland attractions naturally then you have to visit Nepal and trek with us. We would be pleased to take you to such majestic place for momentous walking holiday in highly competitive rates.

Trip Highlights

Seven hour scenic drive to Beshishahar through mountain terrain
Marshyndi river valley and its natural wonders
Visit the oldest monastery in Braga village
Enjoy mix culture of Tibetan Buddhist and Bon culture
Crossing Throng La Pass (5416m)
Visit Muktinath the sacred temple of Hindus and Buddhists
Walking through the Kaligandaki valley
Warm hospitality of Thakali people and their culture.
Tilicho Lake, one of the Highest Lake
Beautiful City of Pokhara

Detail Itinerary:

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Day 01
Arrival in Kathmandu

Upon your arrival at International airport, Scenic Nepal treks and expedition representative will greet you by showing your beautiful name in front of the airport. After greeting you wil be transfer to the hotel. At your hotel you will be briefed about your daily activities. Overnight at hotel.

Day 02
Drive to Chame (2670 meters) 7/8 hrs

Private vehicle will take you to Chame via Besisahar Lamjung. Witness the highway lifestyle of Nepalese people while driving towards Chame. Trip up to Besisahar is smooth over black topped road but from Besisahar the trip can be bumpy. Hilly postal road might be treacherous but scenic view of mountains, hills and villages will be rewarding.

Day 03
Chame to Upper Pisang (2630m) 6hrs

A steep trail descends from Bahundanda, through rice fields, before crossing a stream at the bottom of a small waterfall. It then climbs again and traverses the hillside high above the river before reaching the village of Hani Gaon. Ahead, the Marshyangdi valley forms a steep V-shape. We follow the winding mountain path down through Syange and along the river for some distance. The trail then climbs steeply and the path is cut into the sheer cliff-face some 200-300m above the riverbed. Eventually we descend to the stone village of Jagat, situated on a shelf, which juts out into the precipitous Marsyangdi valley.

Day 04
Upper Pisang to Nawel Village (3600m) 5 hrs

Day 05
Nawel to Manang (3540m) 5/6 hrs

The trail from Jagat descends until it reaches the river and then continues through a lush forest. Further ascent leads to sharp-edged cliff facing the riverbank. En route, Chyamje comes into picture amidst the glorious backdrop of towering Annapurna mountain ranges. After crossing a suspension bridge, we climb steeply towards the slippery and physically challenging path to Sattale. On treading along a succession of rock-strewn trails, we descend to a grassy riverbank that leads to Tal. As we walk away from Tal, the path becomes rugged and winding. Then we approach steep forested village of Karte. Meandering along the waterfalls and cliffs, we finally reach Dharapani after crossing a suspension bridge.

Day 06
Manang Rest Day

During high altitude trekking proper acclimatization is utmost necessity. For acclimatization we will do short hiking trips. Walking around Manang is also best way to acclimatize as well as understand geography and culture of people. Bhojo Gumba and Gangapurna Lake are usual short hiking destination on this day.

Day 07
Manang to Tilicho Base Camp (4140m) 5/6hrs

After a mesmerizing sight of the glowing Lamjung Himal [6893m] in the morning, we head off for Pisang. En route, we cross a large suspension bridge along Marshyangdi and approach houses and lodges on the northern side of the river. Our trekking trail meanders through barley field leading to Teleku at 2775 meters. As we leave undulating mountain passes, we enter fascinating apple orchard and near a bridge at 2840 meters. On crossing the bridge, the pristine hamlet of Bratang appears. History has it that Bratang used to be a Khampa settlement. A stone memorial of a Japanese climber has been built in this place. After leaving the forested village, the valley changes from a V-shape to a gentle U-shape. Before us, the Annapurna mountain range rears up. Further on, we continue our steep rock-strewn trails to the south side and cross a long suspension bridge at 3040 meters. At this vantage point on the bridge, we get to view Paungda Danda rock rising more than 1500 meters from the river. En route, we get to capture splendid views of Annapurna II rearing up on the east and Pisang Peak on the north-east. We cross a bridge and enter the village of Pisang.

Day 08
Tilicho base Camp to Tilicho Lake and Sirikharkha (4060m) 5hrs

As we continue with our trek, further afield from Pisang we head along a steep ridge savoring beautiful sights of the Manang valley and the Tilicho peak towering above 7132 meters. As we descend through Manang's airstrip, we come to Hongde lying beneath the gigantic Annapurna III on the north-east face. The route further leads to the wide plain of the Sabje Khola Valley from where we get the majestic view of Annapurna IV [7525m]. Further on, we cross a wooden bridge, as the Marsyangdi Khola gushes below us. We enter the beautiful village of Mungji. We continue treading along the cultivated fields and after a while we arrive at the village of Bryaga with a splendid monastery. On trekking down to Manang, we enjoy the majestic views of the Annapurna range - Annapurna II, Annapurna III, Annapurna IV, Gangapurna [7455m] and Tilicho Peak [7134m].

Day 09
Sirikharkha to Yakharkha (4040m) 4/5hrs

After reaching Manang, we take a day off for complete rest and adequate acclimatization before crossing the Thorung La. We can spend this day strolling down the river to see the tremendous ice-fall cascading down from the glaciated mountain peaks or by simply take in the panoramic beauty of the Annapurna mountain range and the Manang Valley. A short visit to Himalayan Rescue Association [HRA] aid post makes for an interesting visit.

Day 10
Yakharkha to Thorang Phedi (4420m) 3/4hrs

Journey can be arduous today because of uphill trail. Ledar Village is on the way and passing by the village we walk past high cliffs to reach Thorang Phedi. This is the last village before we cross world famous Thorong La Pass. You might have sore legs or tired muscles but heart will pound with astounding sight of mountains like Gundang, Thorung, Khatungkan and others.

Day 11
Thorang phedi to Mukthinath (3710m) Via Thorang la pass 7/8hrs

Today is the most iconic day after the day when we reached Tilicho Lake. Crossing Thorong la Pass can be the most cherished moment of your life. From top of Thorong La pass panoramic view of mountains is marvelous. It is definitely a photographer’s paradise. Capture the moments on your camera in the world’s most famous high altitude pass. Upon crossing the pass we will reach Muktinath.

Day 12
Mukthinath to Jomsom (2713m) 5/6hrs

We will explore the harmonious temple of Muktinath and nunnery before walking downhill to Jomsom. The temple is the most sacred place for Hindus as they regard the temple as home of Lord Vishnu. Nunnery present in the area really symbolizes great harmony between Buddhism and Hinduism in Nepal. Journey descends steeply towards Kaligandaki River and follows the river all the way to Jomsom (Windiest town of Nepal). This town on the bank of Kaligandaki River is alluringly placed as you can see mountains and alpine forests right in front of you from your room as well.

Day 13
Early morning Flight to Pokhara 35 mins

Scenic morning flight will take you to Pokhara. The view from flight could also be the one to remember as we will fly over hills, forests, villages and rivers with mountains in backdrop. Enjoy your evening in the Lake City Pokhara. There are numerous eateries and bars at Lakeside Pokhara where you can relax. The clamor of such vibrant touristic city can be rewarding for you after such a long walking holiday.

Day 14
Drive Back to Kathmandu (5/6hrs)

We will take private vehicle or tourist bus to get back to Kathmandu. Company management will host the farewell dinner in Nepalese cuisine restaurant.

Day 15
Final Departure

Today is farewell, our representative will make your farewell with Buddhist Khada for your Best Journey. We will transfer you to international Airport for your Final departure.

What's Includes:

Airport pick-up and drop-off (private Transport)
Local Bus to Besisahar from Kathmandu and from Jomsom to Pokhara
Licensed English-speaking guide
Standard meals during the trekking( Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner) with a cup of tea or offee.
Sleeping bag and Duffel Bag
All Govt. and Local Taxes
Special Care with Daily Fresh Fruits
Trekking Certificate by Scenic Nepal Treks and Expedition

What's Excludes:

International airfares
Travel/trekking insurance
Nepal entry visa fees
Hot and cold Drinks
Mountain rescue charges or insurance
Bottled drinks on trek (cold and alcoholic) and Hot Drinks
Lunches and dinners when not trekking
Additional food or drink on trek in addition to three standard meals
Personal expenses
Special region permit and liaison officer fees (where applicable)
Tips (Tipping are expected)

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Edward Cheng
United Kingdom Published: Tuesday, February 16, 2016

Lifetime Experienced Annapurna Base Camp Trek with Scenic Nepal Treks.
Rating:
Am glad that we did the base trek with this company! We went during the worst time possible during the monsoon season and our guide Rajan has been amazing. From the very beginning before the trek he's given us advice on how to prepare for the trek. And then throughout when we encountered problems such as fatigue, altitude sickness and even landslides (so that we had to change routes), he's been there every step of the way. And even afterwards with sorting out return journeys him and Dipendra have been great and efficient with sorting out tickets for him. I couldn't recommend them highly enough. Experienced and friendly guides at a fair price. We couldn't ask for better. We would happily go with them again for other future treks around the Himalayas!

Trip Note

Highway and Flights depends on weather conditions and we mostly always have flight cancellation or Road Block. So that we recommend you to have 1 extra Night in Kathmandu after trek. To do this Trek, we recommend you to have 17 Days, so that time will be enough and easy going.

If you have any futher questions, drop your email here at info@Scenicnepaltreks.com

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