Annapurna Tilicho is the admirable trek destination by many visitors of Nepal. Tilicho lake is the only lake situated at the highest altitude of 4990 m). This trek is extended part of Annapurna Circuit trek. 

To reach Tilkicho, from Khansar we will continue our journey towards Tilicho base camp.  We will reach Tilicho base camp after walking 7 hours. Here we have to stay overnight at tented camp/lodge. Next day morning we will walk towards high camp, on the way we will explore Tilicho lake (5200 m) (highest lake in the world) surrounded by Annapurna range. After walking 8 hours we will reach high camp, here we will stay at tented camp. Next day morning we will walk towards Yak Kharka after crossing Tilicho Pass.

Trip Itinerary Highlights
  • Day 01 Kathmandu
  • Day 02 Kathmandu - Beshi Sahar (823m) - Chame (2670 m.)
  • Day 03 Chame – Pisang (3300 m) 4/5 hrs.
  • Day 04 Pisang – Manang (3540 m) 4/5 hrs.
  • Day 05 Manang (3540 m)
  • Day 06 Manang - Khangsar (3734m.) 3/4 hrs.
  • Day 07 Khangsar - Tilicho Base Camp (4150m.) 5/6 hrs.
  • Day 08 Tilicho Base Camp – Tilicho (4990m.) – Tilicho Base Camp 6/7 hrs.
  • Day 09 Tilicho Base Camp - Yak Kharka (4018 m) 7 hrs.
  • Day 10 Yak Kharka - Thorong Phedi (4450 m) 3 hrs.
  • Day 11 Thorong Phedi - Thorong La – Mukhtinath (3760 m) 8 hrs.
  • Day 12 Mukhtinath – Jomsom ( 2670 m ) – 7/ 8 hrs
  • Day 13 Jomsom - Pokhara (820 m)
  • Day 14 Pokhara - Kathmandu
  • Day 15 Kathmandu
  • Day 16 Departure
  • NOTE The itinerary can be customized according to your duration of holiday. Similarly hotel can be upgraded or downgraded depending on your requirement.
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After your arrival in Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA), our correspondent will be there to welcome you to the Himalayan country. We will pick up you in private vehicle and transfer to hotel. After your arrival we will be briefing you and prepare for the trek. Overnight at hotel.

Early morning drive from Kathmandu to Chame via Besisahar. It takes 6 hours drive by private vehicles and 7/8 hours by public vehicle to reach Besisahar. From there we will hire private jeep head towards Chame in another 4 hours. Overnight at lodge.

After breakfast we head towards Pisang which takes about 4/5 hours. The trial climbs up to 3,000 m high. The climate is already High Mountain and the temperature can drop, at night, several degrees below zero. The population already has Tibetan features. Finally we will arrive at the town of Pisang where we will see abundant chortens, manis and with excellent views of Annapurna II, Gangapurna and the glaciers that descend from the summits. Overnight at lodge. 

At the beginning of the day we will have an excellent view of the Manang Valley with the Tilicho Peak (7,132 m) at the bottom of the valley. The path, after passing a small hill, is comfortable and without great slopes. Manang is a picturesque merchant town with more than 200 houses. Shortly before Manang we will visit the Monastery of Braga.

A day of acclimatization in which, in the morning, we will be able to approach the Gangapurna icefall, and in the afternoon we will make a short journey of about 2 ½ hours uphill and 2 hours back to Manang, to the village of Yak Kharka, around 4,000 m, thus favoring the mandatory acclimatization for the subsequent passage of the Thorong-La pass.

After a stage of about 3-4 hours we will arrive at Khangsar. Lodge accommodation.

After about 5 – 6 hours we will reach Lake Tilicho. Accommodation in lodge or tent.

 

We will have to walk about 6/7 hours to reach Tilicho Base Camp. We will walk around Lake Tilicho and explore its surroundings. Accommodation in lodge or tent.

 

After breakfast we will have to walk about 7 hours to reach Yak Kharka. We ascend towards the West. It is a stage with little unevenness that facilitates acclimatization in the hardest part, from the point of view of altitude, of the entire trek. Wonderful views of the Annapurna massif (IV and II) and Tilicho, Gangapurna, Dôme Glacier and Chulu East. Overnight at lodge.

 

After breakfast we will have to walk about 3 hours to reach Thorang Phedi. Crossing the valley of Jorsang Khola, we approach in a short stage to the foot of the pass (Thorong Phedi) where there is a mountain refuge with all its characteristics: common dining room, multiple rooms with bunk beds and blankets, mountain environment and good food but few hospitality services. Overnight at lodge.

 

 

After breakfast we will have to walk about 8 hours to reach Muktinath. The mountain pass has been used for hundreds of years to connect the Marsyangdi Valley with the Khali Gandaki Valley. We will reach the hill of 5,400 meters. after 5 hours of walking. The landscape offered by the Himalayas is great. From the pass, the mountain that stands out the most for its size and beauty is Dhaulagiri (8,150 meters) in contrast to the more modest and equally beautiful peaks of Tibet. Overnight at lodge.

 

This day after having breakfast we head towards Jomsom. This takes around 5/6 hours of walk to reach Jomsom. We can enjoy the landscape as well as Tibetan culture on the way to Jomsom. Jomsom is a beautiful village in Mustang from where we can see the Dhaulagiri and Nilgiri Mountains. Overnight at lodge.

Early morning fly Jomsom to Pokhara and transfer to hotel. After the flight we can explore the Pokhara city: enjoy cycling, boating or walking through its lake and surroundings, visit the Tibetan refugee camp, the stupa of world peace, the David waterfall, etc and enjoying the number of restaurants that the area offers us, massages, etc. Overnight at hotel. 

There is flight to Kathmandu after every half and hour. We will have enough time to explore around Pokhara.  Afternoon fly to Kathmandu, It will take 25 minutes flight form Pokhara to reach Kathmandu. Otherwise we can drive by private vehicle/tourist bus which will take 7/ 8 hours to reach Kathmandu, Overnight at hotel.

This day will be a free day in Kathmandu. In meantime we can do sightseeing at the different places listed in UNESCO World Heritage Sites like: Boudha, Pashupatinath, Swoyambhu and Kathmandu Durbar Square. Overnight at hotel.

Our correspondents will come at the hotel to depart you with the warm hearts at your mentioned time for departure. Fly towards your destination.

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