Trip Summary
Annapurna Circuit Trek with a Side Trip to Tilicho Lake is a uniquely impressive trekking holiday that goes through picturesque villages, ancient monasteries, and the thrilling Thorong La Pass (5416 m). This trek is one of the most rewarding treks in the Annapurna region. It offers breathtaking views of the Tilicho Lake (one of the highest lakes in the world), high passes, diverse cultures, varied climate zones, holy temples and monasteries, gorgeous waterfalls, and Himalayan flora and fauna in Annapurna, which is centrally located in the north center of Nepal.
Brief Itinerary
Day 01: Drive from Kathmandu to Besisahar (760 m/2492 ft) to Jagat (1,300 m/4,265 ft)
Day 02: Trek from Jagat (1,300 m / 4,265 ft) to Bagarchhap (2160 m/7085 ft)
Day 03: Trek from Bagarchhap (2160 / 7,085 ft) to Chame (2,610 m / 8,890 ft)
Day 04: Trek from Chame (2,610 m / 8,890 ft) to Upper Pisang (3,300 m / 10,826 ft)
Day 05: Trek from Pisang (3,115m / 10,200ft) to Manang (3,540m / 11,300ft)
Day 06: Take a break day, adaptation day at Manang
Day 07: Trek from Manang (3,540 m/11,300 ft) to Tilicho Base Camp (4,150 m/13,583 ft)
Day 08: Visit Tilicho Lake (4,920 m / 16,138 ft), then back to Tilicho Lake Base Camp.
Day 09: Trek from Base Camp (41 m/13,320 ft) to Yak Kharka (4,060 m/13,020 ft)
Day10: Trek from Yak Kharka (4,060 m / 13,020 ft) to Thorong Phedi (4,525m / 14,525ft)
Day 11: Trek from Thorong Phedi to Muktinath (3,760 m) via Thorong La Pass (5,416 m)
Day 12: Drive from Muktinath (3,760 m / 12,623ft) via Jomsom to Tatopani (1,200 m / 3,940 ft)
Day 13: Trek from Tatopani (1200 m/ 3,940 ft) to Ghorepani (2860 mm/9,385 ft)
Day 14: Early morning hike to Poon Hill (3,210 m), trek to Birethanti (1,039 m), then drive to Pokhara via Nayapul
Day 15: Drive from Pokhara (820 m / 2,690 ft) to Kathmandu (1,350 m / 4,450 ft)
Day 16: Take a flight to Kathmandu (25 minutes)