Annapurna Circuit - Tilicho Lake - Thorung la pass Trekking

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu. Flying to Kathmandu along the northern border of Nepal on a clear day is in itself an exciting and memorable experience. As you fly, the panoramic view of snow-capped Annapurna mountain range greets your sight. After the completion of Visa formalities, you have to come downstairs to collect Luggage and proceed to outside from terminal Building. Please look at your Printed Name and Our Company Signboard Annapurna Foothills Treks & Exp and follow them. Meet our representative and then you will be transferred to hotel. You will be served free welcome drinks, tea or coffee or juice at the time of check in.

The Managing Director or The Manager of company will meet you in hotel and will brief about the trip. You should clear your dues before we proceed for the trip. You are free to relax or explore around the city in the very first day.

Day 02: Sight seeing Kathmandu AM: Guided visit of Kathmandu City and Swayambhunath.
PM: Guided visit of Boudhanath Stupa and Pashupatinath + Read more

Day 03: Drive Kathmandu to Besi Sahar: (820M) After 6 hours long drive, we finally reach Besi Sahar. Besi Sahar is the capital of Lamjung District. Overnight stay at guesthouse with breakfast, lunch and dinner included with Tea and Coffee.

Day 04: Besisahar to Bahundanda: (1320M) Begin Annapurna circuit trekking; we walk through the deep river gorge, rice fields, subtropical forest and small hamlets, past a majestic waterfall with towering views of Lamjung Himal, Himalchuli and Manaslu. Overnight stay at guesthouse with breakfast, lunch and dinner included with Tea and Coffee.

Day 05: Bahundanda to Chamje: (1440M) A steep and slippery trail runs up and down through paddy fields, passing through tiny Tibetan villages, the trail ascends through the rhododendron forest to Chamje at 1440m height. Overnight stay at guesthouse with breakfast, lunch and dinner included with Tea and Coffee.

Day 06: Chamje to Bagarchhap: ( 2160M) The path climbs the river through bamboo groves, we cross barely and potato fields to reach Dharapani and work an hour to Bagarchhap (2160m) site of our first Tibetan Monastery and with the views of Annapurna 2 and Lamjung Himal. Overnight stay at guesthouse with breakfast, lunch and dinner included with Tea and Coffee.

Day 07: Bagarchhap to Chame: (2675M) The trail climbs along the mule track through in and fir forest and then follows the river for a time amongst the higher oak and maple trees. Stay at 2710m. Overnight stay at guesthouse with breakfast, lunch and dinner included with Tea and Coffee.

Day 08: Chame to Pisang: (3210M) The trail follows through the river valley stay at pisang(3210m) with good views along the way of Pisang peak and Annapurna 2. Overnight stay at guesthouse with breakfast, lunch and dinner included with Tea and Coffee.

Day 09: Pisang to Manang ( 3500M) Trek from Pisang to Manang (3500m.) and it takes about five hours. Beyond Pisang, the trail climbs a steep ridge which affords good views of the Manang valley and Tilicho peak (7145m.). Descending past Manang's airstrip at Hongde (3320m.), you come to a level area from where the north-east face of Annapurna III rises majestically above you. From the wide plains of the Sabje Khola Valley, Annapurna IV [7525m] also becomes visible. Large chortens and mani walls abound and the tall peaks of the Himalaya spread out before you - Annapurna II, Annapurna III, Annapurna IV, Gangapurna [7455m] and, to the rear, Tilicho Peak [7145m]. Overnight stay at guesthouse with breakfast, lunch and dinner included with Tea and Coffee.

Day 10: Acclimatization day at Mannag : This is a rest day to acclimatize to the higher altitude. Time to visit monasteries take advice from Himalayan Rescue Association and observe the spectacular views of the peaks. ]. Overnight stay at guesthouse with breakfast, lunch and dinner included with Tea and Coffee.

Day 11: Manang to Khangsar (3850m) This day we will trek to the village of Khangsar, about 2-hrs from Manang at (3730m). On the way, we can make a detour to small lake at the Gangapurna glacier. There about 70 houses in Khangsar as well as a monastery named Tore Gompa. From the village, there are superb views up the Khangsar Khola to Tilicho Peak and the Grand Barrier. . Overnight stay at guesthouse with breakfast, lunch and dinner included with Tea and Coffee.

Day 12: Khangsar to Tilicho Base camp (4800m) In between Tore Gompa and Tilicho Lake, there is a big, grassy field where Blue Sheep are often seen. About one kilometer from the field, we reach a hill. Climbing this hill (4800m) affords us a view of the entire valley. A steep descent will bring us to Tilicho Base Camp, where we find our lodging for the night. Overnight stay at guesthouse with breakfast, lunch and dinner included with Tea and Coffee.

Day 13: Tilicho Base Camp for hiking Tilicho lake and return to Base camp If weather conditions are favorable, we’ll make our day trip to Tilicho Lake, the highest lake in the world at (5200m.) The Lake is 4 kilometers long and 2.5 kilometers wide. It is the main source for the Marsyangdi River. It is about 3-hrs from the lodge to the lake. We’ll have a picnic lunch before returning to the lodge. . Overnight stay at guesthouse with breakfast, lunch and dinner included with Tea and Coffee.

Day 14: Tilicho base Camp to Yak Kharka (4050m) Returning from Base camp you can keep high and follow a track 400meters or so above Khangsar village passing through the ruins of old Khangsar and follow an unmarked trail which will lead you around and down to cross the river on an old log bridge between Gumsang and Yak Kharka. . Overnight stay at guesthouse with breakfast, lunch and dinner included with Tea and Coffee.

Day 15: Yak Kharka to Thorung Phedi (4550M) Working near by the river, It is some time possible to see herds of blue mountain sheep stay overnight at Phedi 4450m. ]. Overnight stay at guesthouse with breakfast, lunch and dinner included with Tea and Coffee.

Day 16: Crossing Thorung La, 5416M and descend Muktinath ( 3800M) We ascend steeply to high camp at 4590m then along an undulating trail to the flat top of throngla( 5416m) from here the trail descend steeply down to Muktinath. This is one of the most important pilgrimage sights for Hindus. It is also home to many ethnics Tibetans and holy Buddhists stay at 3800m ]. Overnight stay at guesthouse with breakfast, lunch and dinner included with Tea and Coffee.

Day 17 : Muktinath –Jomsom Trek from Muktinath to Jomsom (2670 m.) and it takes about five hours. You now begin the trek descent down the dramatic Kali Gandaki Gorge, initially through arid country in the same geographical and climatic zone as Tibet. Jomsom is the headquarter of Mustang and it is split into two towns and between these two towns passes through Kali Gandaki river. There is access of internet and banking facilities. From Jomsom, you can enjoy the magnificent views of Nilgiri and Tilicho peak. Overnight stay at guesthouse with breakfast, lunch and dinner included with Tea and Coffee.

Day 18 : Fly from Jomsom –Pokhara Fly from Jomsom to Pokhara which takes about 30 minutes. The flights are available during the morning time. The strong breeze blows during the after and frequent change of the weather prevent the flight being landed and taken off in the afternoon. During the flights in morning, the sky looks very clear which makes you able to enjoy the splendid views of different mountain peaks

Day 19: Pokhara: Relax day in Pokhara

Day 20: Drive back to Kathmandu: (1345 meters) Overnight stay at the hotel in Kathmandu . If you are interested in continuing on to Chitwan Jungle Safari, River Rafting Adventure or any other tours you can start today.

Day 21: City Tours in Kathmandu Bhaktapur and Patan Tours (click more for detail)
Over night stay at Hotel.

Day 22: Depart Kathmandu: Our Nepalese support team will take you to the airport for your flight back to home. (Or stay longer for short tours such as game drive at National parks, rafting, Tibet tours, mountain biking etc).