| Group size: | Min:2, Max: 8+ | Max-Altitude: | 5200m |
| Destination: | Nepal | ||
| Arrival on: | Kathmandu | Departure from: | Kathmandu |
| Meals: | All meals (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner) | ||
| Accommodation: | Sharing/Mountain Lodges | ||
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TiIicho Lake and Annapurna Circuit Trek, two weeks of a walking journey along the horseshoe-shaped fascinating trail that encircles amazing Annapurna is the world’s most popular trek beyond doubt. It is the most frequented trek in Nepal as well. The trek highlights exceedingly beautiful valleys like Marshayngdi & Kali Gandaki. The cultural encounters in numerous ethnically inhabited villages are the wonders of Nepal’s cultural diversity seen during the trek. The floral and faunal biodiversity of Annapurna Conservation Area Project is great sights. The rawness of nature that includes pure cascading waterfalls, the Rocky Mountains, and deep gorges are mesmerizing. The most important highlights of the trek are the Himalayan vista from the top of Thorung La Pass. The incredibly adventurous walk to the top of Thorung La Pass and down to Muktinath is beautifully challenging. The shifting views of Annapurna and its neighboring peaks are always the prime highlights of Annapurna Circuit Trek. Last but not the least Jomsom the last stopover point of the trek is simply icing on the cake.
Day 01: Arrive at Kathmandu International Airport, transfer to Hotel
Altitude: 1350/4428 ft.
Day 02: Drive to Besisahar
Altitude: 760 m/ 2510 ft. | Drive: 8-9 hrs. – bus/ 6 hrs. - Jeep | Meal: BLD
Day 03: Jeep drive to Chame (Stopover for acclimatization)
Altitude: 2670 m/8810 ft. | Drive: 7/8 hrs. | Meal: BLD
Day 04: Trek Chame to Pisang
Altitude: 3200 m/10524 ft. | Trek: 5- 6 hours | Meal: BLD
Day 05: Trek Pisang to Manang, Overnight at the local lodge
Altitude: 3400 m/11152 ft. | Trek: 5 to 6 hrs. | Meal: BLD
Day 06: Rest day at Manang for acclimatization
Altitude: 3400 m/11152 ft. | Meal: BLD
Day 07: Short Trek to Khansar Village
Altitude: 3734 m/12322 ft. Treks: 2 to 3 hrs. | Meal: BLD
Day 08: Excursion to Tilicho Lake, back to Tilicho Base Camp/Khangsar village
Altitude: 5200m/17056ft | Trek: 6 to 7 hrs. | Meal: BLD
Day 09: Trek Khansar Village to Yak Kharka
Altitude: 4010m/13153ft, | Trek: 4-5 hrs. | Meal: BLD
Day 10: Trek Yak Kharka to Thorong Phedi
Altitude: 4,600m/15,092ft. | Trek: 5-6 hrs. | Meal: BLD
Day 11: Trek to Muktinath via ThorungLa pass
Altitude: Thorung-la Pass: 5416 m/ 17873 ft. | Muktinath: 3800 m/12540 ft. | Trek: 7-8 hrs. | Meal: BLD
Day 12: Trek Muktinath to Jomsom
Altitude: 2720 m/ 8976 ft. | Trek: 5-6 hrs. | Meal: BLD
Day 13: Fly to Pokhara, transfer to Hotel
Altitude: 820 m/2705 ft. | Flight: 20 minutes | Meal: Breakfast
Day 14: Drive to Kathmandu
Altitude: 1350/4428 ft. Meal: B
Day 15: Depart Kathmandu
Altitude: 1350/4428 ft. Meal: Breakfast
Day 01: Arrive at Kathmandu International Airport, transfer to Hotel - Altitude: 1350/4428 ft.
On your arrival at Kathmandu International Airport, one of our office representatives will pick up you and escort you to the hotel as well as help you to check-in at the hotel. After refreshment, you will be briefed about the next day trip.
Day 02: Drive to Besisahar- Altitude: 760 m/ 2510 ft. | Drive: 8-9 hrs. – bus/ 6 hrs. - Jeep | Meal: BLD
After having breakfast, our guide will meet you at the hotel to drive to Besisahar. Recheck your luggage and be ready for a drive. Following the River Marshyangdi, you will reach Besisahar. On the way, you can explore the Green Mountain, a scattered village, and refreshing landscape. Stay overnight at the local lodge.
Day 03: Jeep drive to Chame (Stopover for acclimatization) - Altitude: 2670 m/8810 ft. Drive: 7/8 hrs. - local bus | Meal: BLD
From Besisahar, catching a local bus, you will start to drive on a bumpy road towards Chame. It is a small village of the Annapurna Region at an elevation of 1430 m. You can enjoy the waterfall that attracts both the local and tourists. Stay overnight at the local lodge.
Day 04: Trek Chame to Pisang - Altitude: 3200 m/10524 ft. | Trek: 5- 6 hours | Meal: BLD
Today, you will have a steep walk through dense forest into a narrowed valley. Crossing the raging Himalayan River at two points 2,910m & 3,040m are absolute highlights of the trek. Just crossing a suspension bridge at 3040m, the stunning view of Rocky Hill Paungda Danda feasts catch by the eyes. Beyond here, the course connects towards Pisang on a steep trail. Pisang nestles between 3,200m and 3,300meters. Stay overnight at the local lodge.
Day 05: Trek Pisang to Manang, Overnight at the local lodge - Altitude: 3400 m/11152 ft. | Trek: 5 to 6 hrs. | Meal: BLD
After breakfast, you will walk through the arid & higher region of Manang. As you trek higher, the region affected is at the rain shadow of Annapurna comes into sight. Natives of this county flock yak most of the times of the year and cultivate crops for a very short period of the year. As you leave Pisang, you will tread along the northern via Ghyaru for the better views of the Himalayan peaks throughout the trail that chases along the northern bank of the river. Now, you will arrive at Munchi. Beyond Munchi, the trail passes the charming and the authentic village of Braga 3475m. The last push brings to Manang.
Day 06: Rest day at Manang for acclimatization - Altitude: 3400 m/11152 ft. | Meal: BLD
Starts a day with morning tea and explore the surrounding. Today, you will take a rest day. Hence, it is your time to use as you like. You can hike for a while to get familiarize with altitude. You can go nearby Gangapurna glacier or visit the Manang village, Gompas, and cave exploring native people and culture. Spend overnight at Lodge.
Day 07: Short Trek to Khansar Village - Altitude: 3734 m/12322 ft. | Treks: 2 to 3 hrs. | Meal: BLD
Today, you will have a short climbing up to the Khangsar village. Walking ahead for a while, the trail cuts down through a gorge. From here, you can click the picturesque view of Tilicho Peak along with the beautiful Annapurna range. On the way, you will cross a small settlement and monastery and pass along the Khangsar river and a wall taking you to Khangsar. Stay overnight at the local lodge.
Day 08: Excursion to Tilicho Lake, back to Tilicho Base Camp/Khangsar village - Altitude: 5200m/17056ft | Trek: 6 to 7 hrs. | Meal: BLD
One of the highlights of this trek is your visit to Tilicho Lake, a beautiful lake at an altitude 4920 m forming the highest lake in the world. Today, you will starts trek through a grassy field and slightly climb up to a hill from where you can view the entire valley. Then, slowly slopping down in a steep inclination, you will reach Tilicho Base Camp. Resting for a while, walk-in steep uphill onto a moraine, along with the side of the mountain. You will never be missed to grasp the closest views of spectacular peaks- Tilicho, Nilgiri, Khangsar as well as Muktinath Peak. Reaching Tilicho Lake, you will get an eye-popping view of tranquil lake and surrounding. Enjoy the surrounding for a while, then make your journey to Tilicho Base Camp.
Day 09: Trek Khansar Village to Yak Kharka - Altitude: 4010m/13153ft | Trek: 4-5 hrs. | Meal: BLD
While returning from the Tilicho Base Camp, you will follow the trail to the alpine vegetation. Walk along the ruins of the old Khangsar village, you will cross a wooden suspension bridge leading you towards the Yak Kharka. It is a place where Yaks are left for grazing. From here, you can have outstanding views of Annapurna III. Stay overnight at the local lodge.
Day 10: Trek Yak Kharka to Thorong Phedi - Altitude: 4,450 m/ 14685 ft. | Trek: 5-6 hrs. | Meal: BLD
Today, you will walk uphill to the Thorang Phedi. Walking for a while in an easy trail, you will cross a suspension bridge leading you towards Ledar village. Then, slightly ascend and passing through towering cliffs, you will reach Thorang Phedi. It is the last village before Thorang-la Pass. During the trail, you can click the views of Mt. Gundang, Thorang Peak, Mt. Syangang and Mt. Khatungkan. Overnight in Thorang Phedi.
Day 11: Trek to Muktinath via Thorung La pass - 8 hrs - Altitude: Thorung-la Pass: 5416 m/ 17873 ft. Muktinath: 3800 m/12540 ft. | Trek: 7-8 hrs. | Meal: BLD
Here comes the most exciting and adventurous time as you are going to cross the world’s largest pass- The Thorong-La pass. Hence, today’s trek will be lengthy, you will starts trek early. Five hours of steep strenuous walk from the camp at Thorung Phedi brings you to the top of Thorung La Pass 5416m. The regular course to Thorung La Pass seems easy. However, a number of difficulties might encounter due to the elevation and snow. Getting up to the pass may be tough but the acme of the pass marked by revered Chortens and colorful prayer flags will reward you with the most eye-catching views of the Himalayas that include Annapurna at its best.
Day 12: Trek Muktinath to Jomsom - Altitude: 2720 m/ 8976 ft. | Trek: 5-6 hrs. | Meal: BLD
You will descend through the Kali Gandaki Valley to Jomsom, the windy city & the home to the apple orchard of Nepal. Coming down the hill, you always have to be cautious and not be excited to reach the destination. Spend overnight at the local lodge.
Day 13: Fly to Pokhara, transfer to Hotel - Altitude: 820 m/2705 ft. | Flight: 20 minutes | Meal: BLD
From the windy city, Jomsom and you will take a flight back to Pokhara. Leaving the tranquil isolation, as you land at Pokhara, you will be once again transferred to your hotel in the city. Rest of the evening on your own.
Day 14: Drive to Kathmandu - Altitude: 1350/4428 ft. | Drive: 6-7 hrs. | Meal: B
While driving back to Kathmandu the 1st half of the trip is along the highway above Seti and Marsyandi Rivers and the latter half winds along Trisuli River. Green hills along the spiral roads, stopping in between for snacks (fish) are the trip highlights. Upon arriving at Kathmandu, you will be transferred to the hotel in the city.
Day 15: Depart Kathmandu - Altitude: 1350/4428 ft. | Meal: B
Our tour officer will pick you up from your hotel three hours prior to your departure time. You will be escorted in a private vehicle to the airport for your final departure. Have a safe flight home.
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Cost offered is based on a public vehicle sharing basis and could be customized using the private transfer on request.