Annapurna Tilicho Lake Trekking
Overview
Annapurna Tilicho Lake Trekking is the world’s trekking trail which is located in the western Himalayan part of Nepal. Trekking in this route is truly on overwhelming adventure leads us through picturesque Annapurna Himal. This wonderful landscape varying from sub-tropical the alpine forests to snowy barren and we will also pass through the popular Thorong la pass. This magnificent lake trekking leads you to the fine village inhabitant by a wide diversity of people from the different ethnic group, offering the wonderful views of the White Mountains. Experiences the differences on the terrain that ranges from subtropical woodlands to dry arid landscapes as you move higher and let you visit the spiritual hub of this region which makes your journey more memorable. The trekking carries you on a journey premise of the highest altitude lake in the world inciting you from beginning to the end of your trek. The main focus of this trekking is Lake Tilicho. We will be also on the site of one of the highest altitude of Nepal. Through thousand of tourist trek in this lake every year, still this place has undisturbed natural beauty and peaceful environment in the high Himalayan. It is an amazing trail for the experienced and adventurous trekker.
Annapurna Tilicho Lake Trekking via Annapurna Circuit Trek is one of the most challenging treks in the Annapurna region. Trekking in this route is suitable for that type of trekker who is fit and adventurous. At the time of trekking, we get an opportunity to explore or to see one of the world’s highest lakes. This lake is counted as the holy lake in Nepal and in Hindu pilgrims from around the world gathered to the lake. This wonderful trekking starts from Chemje after the wonderfully scenic drive from Kathmandu valley. During the time of trekking, we get an opportunity to know about the lifestyle of the peoples who lived in this wonderful region. People like Gurung, Thakali, Magar, Rai, Brahmin, Tibetan Sherpa, etc are the people who lived in this route with their own culture and tradition. We get an opportunity to take a bath in the natural hot spring of Nepal which is proved that to be very good for the skin and there are many examples of cured of many skin diseases. While exploring in this wonderful lake, we get an opportunity to see the wonderful views of the mountain which includes Annapurna, Thorung peak, Nilgiri, Chulu west and east, Dhaulagiri, and many more mountains of this route. The perfect time for trekking in this route is between March to May and September to November.
Outline itinerary
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu
Day 02: Drive to Chamje (1,410m) 6-7 hours
Day 03: Trek from Chamje to Dharapani (1,960m) 5 – 6 hours
Day 04: Dharapani to Chame (2,710m) 5 – 6 hours
Day 05: Chame to Pisang (3,300m) 5 – 6 hours
Day 06: Pisang to Manang (3,500m) 6 – 7 hours
Day 07: Manang to Khangsar (3745m) 2-3 hours
Day 08: Khangsar to Tilicho Base Camp (4140m) 5-6 hours
Day 09: Visit Tilicho Lake (4,949m) then trek back to base camp 5-6 hours
Day 10: Tilicho Base Camp to Yak Kharka (4040m) 4-5 hours
Day 11: Yak Kharka to Thorang Phedi: (4420m) 3-4 hours
Day 12: Thorong Phedi to Muktinath (3,800m) 7 – 8 hours
Day 13: Muktinath to Jomsom (2,715m) 5-6 hours
Day 14: Fly from Jomsom to Pokhara (823m) 30mins
Day 15: Pokhara to Kathmandu
Day 16: Final departure
Details Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu
After you reach in Kathmandu valley then there will be one guide of our company will be waiting to pick-up you. And after pick-up, we will directly check out the hotel and have some dinner and make some preparation for the trip and take some rest.
Day 02: Drive to Chamje (1,410m) 6-7 hours
We will drive towards Chamje city after having a hot breakfast in the hotel of Kathmandu valley. During the time of travel, you get an opportunity to see the small city of Nepal, wonderful landscapes, majestic views of the mountain, and many other things on the route. After 6 to 7-hrs drive from Kathmandu valley, we will reach Chamje where we will spend overnight.
Day 03: Trek from Chamje to Dharapani (1,960m) 5 - 6 hours
If the hotel is able to make breakfast then we will have our breakfast in the hotel and start our walking. We will have great views of the mountain, landscapes, and all the way and we have our lunch on the way then after slowly move towards Dharapani where we will spend one night.
Day 04: Dharapani to Chame (2,710m) 5 - 6 hours
On the way, we will have a great view of the Himalayas including Lamjung Himal, Annapurna II, and Annapurna IV. And we will have our lunch on the way then after slowly move towards Chame and spend overnight.
Day 05: Chame to Pisang (3,300m) 5 - 6 hours
The district center teems with lodges, modern fast food or cyber cafe. Before reaching Pisang, we have to cross many suspension bridges and waterfall on the way. And we will reach Pisang where we will spend one night.
Day 06: Pisang to Manang (3,500m) 6 - 7 hours
From Pisang, there are two routes to heading towards Manang. We begin to notice a contrast in the landscapes and vegetation from today. The people are basically traders though partially engaged in Farming.
Day 07: Manang to Khangsar (3745m) 2-3 hours
As we walk ahead, the trail cuts down through a Gorge and the Tilicho peak can be spotted shrouded in clouds far above. We also pass through small scenic settlements and the Tore Monastery and get to enjoy the breathtaking views of River.
Day 08: Khangsar to Tilicho Base Camp (4140m) 5-6 hours
We come across wide grassy fields and, after making a slight climb up a small hill, witness to the glorious views of the entire valley. We will have our lunch on the way then after take some rest and slowly move towards the destination where we will spend one night.
Day 09: Visit Tilicho Lake (4,949m) then trek back to base camp 5-6 hours
Today we will explore all around the Tilicho Lake. After complete explore of the lake, we will back to the base camp. On the way, we will have our lunch then after we will slowly move towards Base Camp where we will spend one night.
Day 10: Tilicho Base Camp to Yak Kharka (4040m) 4-5 hours
We make the climb steadily through Tenki, leaving the Marshyangdi village. The trail follows this valley northward, passing a few pastures and scrub of juniper trees as it’s steadily gained elevations.
Day 11: Yak Kharka to Thorang Phedi (4420m) 3-4 hours
It is an uphill walk to Thorang Phedi. It takes almost 3 to 4 hrs to reach Thorang Phedi from Yak Kharka where we get an opportunity to see the wonderful views of the mountains and landscapes on the way.
Day 12: Thorong Phedi to Muktinath (3,800m) 7 - 8 hours
The views are dramatic, to say the least from the snow-capped mountains to the heads of the Kali Gandaki valley below and the brown and purple hills on the Mustang which is spread out before us.
Day 13: Muktinath to Jomsom (2,715m) 5-6 hours
We leave Muktinath for Jomsom. We will continue our trek walking by the bank of Kali Gandaki River and we will descend the closer views of Stupas and old traditional houses and civilizations.
Day 14: Fly from Jomsom to Pokhara (823m) 30mins
Early in the morning, we will walk drive towards the local airport of Jomsom to fly towards Pokhara. After reach in Pokhara, first of all, we will check out the hotel then after have our lunch and explore all around the city and spend one night in this beautiful city.
Day 15: Pokhara to Kathmandu
In the morning after having breakfast, we will drive back towards the Kathmandu valley by the same route. After 6 to 7 hrs drive from Pokhara, we will reach Kathmandu valley. And after reach in Kathmandu valley, first of all, we will check out the hotel and then after we will have our farewell dinner and spend one night in this wonderful city.
Day 16: Final departure
With lots of memory, you will drive towards the international airport of Kathmandu valley. We will sure that it’s not the last time in Nepal and you will provide us to see you again and give us a chance to serve you next time too.
Cost Details
COST DETAILS
- Airport / Hotel / Airport pick up and Drop by private car/van/bus.
- 2 Nights Hotel In Kathmandu with BB
- 2 Night Hotel in Pokhara with BB
- Twin sharing accommodation in a tourist city with breakfast as per itinerary.
- Kathmandu to Jagat Local Express bus
- Pokhara to Kathmandu by Tourist Bus
- Local Transportation
- All 3 meals and basic accommodation during the trek.
- Familiar and knowledgeable guide for trek and sightseeing and 1 porter between 2 person
- All the facilities for the staff like salary, equipment, insurance, etc.
- Trekking permit and tims card for every client.
COST EXCLUDES
- International Airfare (from and to Kathmandu)
- Nepal Visa fee
- Airport Departure taxes/Excess baggage charges.
- Lunch/Dinner in Tourist city.
- Travel Insurance.
- Medical evacuation in case of emergency.
- Personal spending money, Items of personal nature i.e. Soft/hard drinks, tips, etc.
- Expenses incurred due to mishaps, landslide, strikes, political unrest, etc. In such case, extra will be charged as per actual.
- Extra accommodation early arrived and let departure, early arrived from the trekking due to any case.
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