OUTSTANDING ANNAPURNA CIRCUIT AND TILICHO LAKE TREK – 18 DAYS

As you arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu, you finish the custom formalities.

Our representative will receive you with a placard displaying your name. After welcoming you to Kathmandu, we will drive you to the hotel.

As you will be transferred to the hotel in a private vehicle, you can have some rest.

Once you freshen up, we will brief you about the itinerary. We introduce you to the crew members. You can stroll around the hotel and explore the place.

In the evening, we enjoy our welcome dinner. You can taste some authentic Nepali dinner.

After that, you can enjoy the nightlife of Kathmandu.

Overnight in Kathmandu.

Shankar Hotel www.shankerhotel.com.np

or Manaslu Hotel

We tour UNESCO World Heritage Sites today. These sites highlight Nepal’s cultural and religious heritages.

Our first stop will be Kathmandu Durbar Square and then Swayambhunath Stupa, next is Pashupatinath Temple which is one of the most sacred pilgrimage sites for Hindus all over the world, followed by the Buddhist shrine of Boudhanath which is one of the largest stupas in the world.

Lastly, in the late afternoon we visit our office for a brief orientation on our trek.

Overnight in Kathmandu.

Shankar Hotel www.shankerhotel.com.np

or Manaslu Hotel

Before we begin the trek, we need to reach the village of Chamje. After we get our permits and load all the required equipment, we will begin our drive.

First, we leave the valley as we drive along the bank of Trishuli River. We drive on a private jeep or a bus.

About 7-8 hours of drive to Chame village is scenic and fun as we get to enjoy the pleasant drive with the countryside scenery.

The distant mountain vistas appear closer as we arrive at Chamje. In the evening, you can stroll around the place and explore the village in your leisure time.

Overnight in Chamje Village

Moving ahead from Chame, we walk towards Danakyu. Danakyu is a village suited at an altitude of 2,300m.

Then, we will pass along Bagarchhap. The trek takes about an hour as we pass along the fir and pines.

Walking through the shades will make the tour easy. After some rest, we will walk along with a white-coloured monastery.

At the place called Danakyu, we can witness eye-catching views of mountains like Mt. Manaslu and Peak 29.

Overnight at Danakyu.

Today, we need to walk for about 5 hours to the village of Chame. On the trip, we can witness a well-known Dudh Khola.

The River flows from the South face of Mount Manaslu. As we walk through the Fir woods, you might get to witness some exotic wild animals.

Then, you stop for lunch. A few hours of the trek takes you to the district headquarter of the Manang district.

Chame is a beautiful settlement that lies on the shore of the River.

Overnight at Chame

Today will take us through the steepest part of the Marshyangdi Valley, it is so steep that the trail is carved into the vertical rock-face. 

A slew of breathtaking scenery this day as the trail goes through a deep gorge and after passing the last bit of rock, the valley opens up and right where the valley widens, stands the great sloping rock-face of Paungda Danda, a massive sloping rock face that rises over 5,000ft (1500m) above the trail.

Generally. today its mostly easy walking with few ascending stretches of trail.

The trail ensues through the river valley offering breathtaking views of Pisang Peak and Annapurna II at Pisang.

Overnight at Pisang.

As we enter the upper Manang region, an area renowned for its spectacular views, you will notice a contrast with the landscape and vegetation and you will be sure to come across local farmers herding yaks.

(Note: Tibetan yaks take a special interest in people wearing red!)

The entire trail showcases the wonders of Himalayan views dominated by the famous Annapurna Range.

The walk itself offers a magnificent view of the mountain peaks in the famous Annapurna range yet we still have opportunities to see the best of Tibetan culture in the most authentic form.

Overnight at Manang.

This is your rest day which will help us acclimatise to the high altitude.

Experts believe that it is better to stay active even during rest days for a better trekking experience, and for this reason, we are going to spend the day enjoying small hikes exploring with spectacular trips to Bhojo Gompa or Gangapurna Glacial Lake and Glacier.

There is also a mountaineering school in Manang village that gives basic mountaineering training.

The views of the Himalayan Vistas are also equally prodigious.

Overnight in Manang.

Today is an easy day as we walk for about four to five hours. After breakfast in the morning, we head through the western gates of Manang and follow the trail down to the river.

After we cross the river, we hike towards the South. 

After some walk, we reach the village of Kangsar. From Kangsar, we further trek to Siri Kharka.

On the path, we will also visit a monastery. The trek to the hilltop can be tiring.

But once you reach the top, the views of mountain vistas like Mount Chulu and Gungan Himal are stunning.

Overnight at Siri Kharka

Our trek from Siri Kharka begins early in the morning. Our destination for the day is Tilicho Base Camp.

Today’s path is very steep and can be very exhausting. So, we must begin the trek early in the morning. 

The walk along the narrow paths can be thrilling and adventurous. The beautiful stairs of the rock are going to make the trek fun.

In the evening, you can explore the Tilicho Base Camp.

Overnight at Tilicho Base Camp

This is the most important day of our trek. This day, we trek to Tilicho from Tilicho base camp in the morning.

The ascent to the top is both thrilling and difficult. But the views of grassland with yaks and deer grazing can be relaxing.

Finally, we can witness the beauty of Tilicho Lake. The lake is suited on the lap of the north of Tilicho Peak.

The Lake has its importance in the Hindu religion. This is called a sacred lake that is featured at the holy books of the Hindus.

After some time at the lake, our shanks will be relaxed. Then we will trace our route back to Siri Kharka. The path is mostly downhill and easy.

Overnight at Siri Kharka

Today, we descend to the Khangsar Village. On the path, we pass a monastery called Tare Gumba.

This is a thousand-year-old monastery that is important for the locals of the area.

In Khangsar Village, we can only witness the occasional herders.

Following a rock wall taking outside the Khangsar, we reach the seasonal bridge right above the Thorang Khola Valley.

After we cross the river, we trek to Yak Kharka.

The path is comparatively easier. This is only about four to five hours of walk in the slightly steep path.

Overnight at Yak Kharka

This is another easy day of the trek. Today we walk steadily on the edge and move to the Marsyangdi River.

After crossing the river through a wooden bridge we further walk to the top. After the walk through the transversely uneven hill, we ascend towards the Thorung La Phedi.

The entire trek is only about 3 hours. And we must rest in the evening so we can prepare ourselves for the tough walk of the next day.

Overnight at Thorung Phedi

Today, we begin the trek early in the morning. First, we walk downhill to the Marsyangdi River.

After crossing the river with a wooden bridge, we walk on the right bank of the river.

After that, the path turns slender as it moves crossways. Then, we take a path down to Thorung La Pass.

The walk to the top of the hill is steep and tough. But the view from the edge is stunning.

After some rest, we walk down to Muktinath. This part of the trek takes about 5 hours.

Muktinath means God of Salvation. The temple of Muktinath is regarded as a holy place for Hindus as well as Buddhists.

Besides exploring the temple, you can observe the water that flows from 108 stone taps.

Overnight in Muktinath

Today, our trekking days comes to the end. As we move from Muktinath, we reach the valley of Kali Gandaki.

After passing the settlements such as Khingar, we reach Jharkot. Jharot has different typical Tibetan architecture.

In the entire journey, the magnificent views of Dhaulagiri and Nilgiri accompany us.

The landscape of Muktinath is also distinct and beautiful.

Then we further walk through the apple orchards to the Marpha village. 

After we explore the beautiful Marpha Village, we will trek down to Jomsom.

From Jomsom, we will drive to Tatopani in Jeep. The drive along the shore of the Kali Gandaki River is scenic.

Once we reach Tatopani, we can take a bath in the natural hot spring. The water heated by nature itself will release you from all the pain.

Overnight at Tatopani

In the morning, we will enjoy the beautiful views of Tatopani. If you wish, you can take a final bath in the hot spring.

After breakfast in this beautiful place, we will drive to the valley of Pokhara.

First, we drive to Beni and then to Pokhara. The total drive is about four to five hours. The off-road drive will be adventurous.

In the evening, you can explore the beauty of this city. Pokhara is Nepal’s most beautiful touristic destination.

You can enjoy boating in Phewa Lake or simply stroll around the lakeside.

Do not forget to enjoy the nightlife of Pokhara.

Overnight at Pokhara.

After a memorable time in the city of Pokhara, we will drive towards Kathmandu.

The drive on a tourist bus takes about 8 hours. The trail along the bank of Trishuli River is scenic.

On the trail, you pass multiple small settlements and temples. 

In the evening, you can spend your time shopping around Thamel. Here, you can purchase different classic gifts for yourself and your loved ones. Thamel is also famous for its nightlife.

In the evening, we will gather together for our farewell dinner. We celebrate our successful journey for the last time.

Overnight at Kathmandu.

Shankar Hotel www.shankerhotel.com.np/

or  Manaslu Hotel https://hotelmanaslu.com

Today, you can enjoy your last breakfast in Kathmandu.

As per your flight schedule, you will be transferred to the Airport.

Our representative will leave you at the airport three hours before your flight schedule.

Waving a final goodbye to the country of the Himalayas, you can head for your next destination.