Annapurna Circuit Trek via Tilicho Lake 15 Days

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Duration 15 Days
Fitness Level Challenging
Max Elevation 5200m/17056ft
Meals Full Board Meal
Accomodation Basic Mountain Lodges and Tea Houses
Best month March - May and September - Mid December
Price USD 1375

Trip Introduction

15 Days Annapurna Circuit Trek via TiIicho Lake is a beautiful combination of trekking that takes you to the highest lake in the World. Tilicho Lake (4,919m from sea level) is the lake located at the highest altitude in the world. Annapurna Circuit Trek via TiIicho Lake is one of the most famous treks in Nepal with a brief look at the highest altitude lake, stunning landscapes, hot springs, widest pass (Thorong la), blue sheep, and many more.

Along the route, we will see several beautiful sceneries and areas that reach from subtropical to alpine terrains. The Annapurna Circuit trek offers a remarkable panorama of Annapurna (8,097 m), Manaslu, Machhapuchhre, Dhaulagiri (8,167 m), and Tukuche along with numerous other dazzling peaks in the background. The trek is very wonderful, with various rhododendrons covering whole hills in their normal red hue in the spring and numerous orchid forests surrounding the trail. You get a chance to learn about the Tibetan lifestyle that firmly runs in Mustang valley. The circuit takes you through several beautiful areas. There is a small opportunity of witnessing a snow panther in Yak Kharka along with blue sheep. You will also see the wonder of the blue icy lake of Tilicho. The lake Tilicho reflects the beautiful surrounding mountains which are really lovely and interesting sights to see since it is formed by the glacier melting from Annapurna. The unique combination of nature and culture is what makes the Annapurna Circuit Trek via TiIicho Lake one of the most popular trekking routes in the world. 

Outline Itinerary

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. Meal: BLD
Day 03: Drive Besisahar to Chame - 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: Breakfast
Day 15: Depart Kathmandu - Altitude: 1350/4428 ft.Meal: Breakfast

 

Day to Day Itinerary

Day 01: Arrive at Kathmandu International Airport, transfer to Hotel - Altitude: 1350/4428 ft. 

Arrive at Kathmandu

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: Breakfast

Day 15: Depart Kathmandu - Altitude: 1350/4428 ft.

Meal: Breakfast

Trip Includes

  • Ground Transportation: Airport pick up and drop off service in private vehicle
  • Ground Transportation: Kathmandu/Besisahar drive in the private vehicle
  • Domestic Airfare: Jomsom to Pokhara and airport tax
  • Accommodation during Trek: 11 Nights'basic guesthouse accommodation during the trek in mostly twin-share and occasionally dormitory-style rooms. [Few nights in an attached bathroom in available places ]
  • Accommodation in Kathmandu: 2 Nights' accommodation in Kathmandu in twin sharing accommodation with Bed and Breakfast plan
  • Accommodation in Pokhara: 1 Night accommodation in Pokhara in twin sharing accommodation with Bed and Breakfast plan
  • Meals: 3 Meals per day during the trek (BLD: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner. Each meal consist of one course of the meal)
  • Guide: Nepal Government licensed English-speaking trekking guide.
  • Porter: The required number of local staff and porters to carry your luggage during the trek (2 trekkers: 1 porter)
  • Permit: Annapurna Conservation Area Project [ACAP] Permit and Trekkers' Information Management Systems [TIMS] Card
  • Souvenir: Duffle Bag, Trekking T-shirt, Trekking Maps
  • Equipment: Sleeping Bag and Down Jacket during Trek (upon request)
  • Food, accommodation, insurance, equipment, and medicine for all staff.
  • Exclusive medical kit bag carried by trekking guide
  • All our government taxes, vat, tourist service charges.
  • Official expenses
     

Trip Excludes

  • Nepal arrival visa
  • Your personal expenses for mineral water, soft beverages, confectionaries, laundries, phone calls, hot drinking water, bbar bills showers etc. 
  • Internet facility, battery chargers, multi plugs etc. 
  • Extra baggage excess while flying to Lukla.
  • Medical expenses and trip cancellation. 
  • Any other extended trips and accommodation.
  • Tips of ga guides, porters and driver as  a token of appreciation. 
  • Any other expenses or charges that are not mentioned in “cost includes” list. 
     

Source:www.alphaadventuretreks.com