Annapunrna Ciruit Trek with Tilicho Lake

Description

Outline Itinerary

Day 1: Kathmandu to Besisahar (760m, 7-8 hrs drive)
Early pickup and drive through scenic countryside to Besisahar. Overnight at lodge. (BLD)

Day 2: Besisahar to Chame (2670m, 6–7 hrs jeep drive)
Drive via rugged mountain roads along Marsyangdi River through Jagat, Dharapani. Overnight at lodge. (BLD)

Day 3: Chame to Pisang (3300m, 5–6 hrs trek)
Ascend through pine forests and cliffs, reaching Pisang. Annapurna II and IV dominate the skyline. Overnight at lodge. (BLD)

Day 4: Pisang to Manang (3540m, 6–7 hrs trek)
Take the upper trail via Ghyaru and Ngawal for stunning views. Pass old monasteries and yak pastures. Overnight at lodge. (BLD)

Day 5: Acclimatization in Manang (3540m)
Short hikes to Gangapurna Lake or the Ice Lake viewpoint. Rest and hydrate for higher altitude. Overnight at lodge. (BLD)

Day 6: Manang to Khangsar Village (3734m, 4–5 hrs trek)
Trek to the ancient village of Khangsar, gateway to Tilicho. Overnight at lodge. (BLD)

Day 7: Khangsar to Tilicho Base Camp (4150m, 5–6 hrs trek)
Climb gradually through landslide-prone trails with dramatic scenery. Overnight at lodge. (BLD)

Day 8: Visit Tilicho Lake (4919m) – Return to Base Camp (6–7 hrs round trip)
Early start to ascend to the holy Tilicho Lake, surrounded by snow-capped peaks. Return to base camp. Overnight at lodge. (BLD)

Day 9: Tilicho Base Camp to Yak Kharka (4050m, 6–7 hrs trek)
Retrace part of the trail and rejoin the Annapurna route at Yak Kharka. Overnight at lodge. (BLD)

Day 10: Yak Kharka to Thorong Phedi (4450m, 4–5 hrs trek)
Gradual ascent through rugged terrain to base camp of Thorong La. Overnight at lodge. (BLD)

Day 11: Cross Thorong La Pass (5416m) – Trek to Muktinath (3800m, 7–9 hrs)
Start early for a long ascent to the famous Thorong La. Enjoy breathtaking Himalayan views. Descend to sacred Muktinath. Overnight at lodge. (BLD)

Day 12: Muktinath to Kagbeni to Jomsom (2720m, 6–7 hrs trek)
Trek down to the windy Kali Gandaki valley. Stop at Kagbeni for exploration. Continue to Jomsom. Overnight at lodge. (BLD)

Day 13: Jomsom to Tatopani by Jeep (1190m, 4–5 hrs drive)
Scenic off-road drive through Marpha and Kalopani. Enjoy a dip in natural hot springs at Tatopani. Overnight at lodge. (BLD)

Day 14: Tatopani to Ghorepani (2874m, 6–7 hrs trek)
Long uphill through terraced villages and dense rhododendron forest to Ghorepani. Overnight at lodge. (BLD)

Day 15: Hike to Poon Hill (3210m) – Trek to Tadapani (2630m, 6 hrs)
Sunrise hike to Poon Hill for panoramic views of Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, and Machhapuchhre. Continue through forested trail to Tadapani. Overnight at lodge. (BLD)

Day 16: Tadapani to Ghandruk (1940m, 3 hrs trek) – Drive to Pokhara (3 hrs)
Descend through lush forest to Ghandruk, a beautiful Gurung village. Drive back to Pokhara. Overnight at hotel. (BLD)

Day 17: Pokhara – Free Day
Rest, relax by Phewa Lake, or go boating, café-hopping, or shopping. Optional activities. Overnight at hotel. (B)

Day 18: Pokhara to Kathmandu (6–7 hrs drive or 25 mins flight)
Return to Kathmandu. End of trek. (B)