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Duration: 21 days
Cost: USD 1490
Trip Type: Hotels & Lodge
Grade: Moderate to Adventurous
Altitude: 5,416 m
Activities: Sightseeing tour, exciting drive and scenic walks.
Area of Trekking: Nepal North Mid-West around Annapurna Himalaya region.
People and Culture: Buddhist and Hindu
Start & End of treks: Besisar to Nayapul and at Pokhara
Season: Almost all months of the year except the monsoon months from June to Mid-September.
Trekking Duration: 16 Nights and 17 Days with drives and walks.
TILICHO LAKE – AROUND ANNAPURNA TREKKING
‘exciting walks to beautiful emerald lake of Tilicho and over high and scenic Thorang-la’
Tilicho Lake and Around Annapurna trekking, a marvelous combination within the best scenic areas of beautiful Manang high valley, where you will have enough opportunity to be in fabulous country facing daily views of high snow-capped peaks. Tilicho Lake and Around Annapurna Trekking, a perfect choice of adventure that leads you into remote and scenic country within northern dry side of massive Annapurna Himalaya with never a boring moment full of excitement and surprise on daily walks.
Tilicho Lake and Around Annapurna Trekking, located high areas of Manang district close to lower Mustang after crossing a high and scenic Thorang-La pass, the highest point of the adventure at above 5,416 m offers spectacular scenery of dramatic landscapes and high mountains of Annapurna-Damodar Himal and Dhaulagiri range of peaks.
Starting with ever exciting overland journey from Kathmandu to reach at Nepal Mid-West at Besisar around sub-tropical climate, where walks starts following raging Marysangdi upstream right to its glacial source near at Manang village.
An interesting walk on uphill path leading into cool shade of alpine woodland through lovely villages of Jagat and Dharapani, and the slowly tree lines fades for barren, dry country around Manang valley with fabulous scenery of unique landscapes and high mountains that surrounds the beautiful Manang valley. At Manang explore its impressive villages enriched with Buddhist culture and traditions and then leaving the main Annapurna circuit trail to reach our main destination at turquoise colored Tlicho Lake, one of the highest huge lakes within Nepal Himalaya.
From Tilicho heading back on the main trail of Annapurna to cross high and scenic Thorang-la to reach the other side at lower Mustang district at holy Muktinath Temple premises, facing amazing views of Dhaulagiri and Tukuche peaks. After a tough walks over a pass as our journey heads down at Kaligandaki River valley within world deepest gorge in between Dhaulagiri and Annapurna mountains to reach at warmer areas at Tatopani a village with natural hot-spring. With enjoyable and pleasant time at Tatopani walk continues uphill into cooler alpine area at Ghorepani where a short hike leads you at famous view-point Poon Hill for awesome panorama of mountains with stunning sunrise views.
Finally our adventure comes to an end walking down to lower warmer paddy fields and farm villages where a short exciting drive brings you at most fascinating and scenic Pokhara city by its calm Phewa Lake. Tilicho Lake and Around Annapurna Trekking completes at beautiful and scenic Pokhara with drive back to hustle and bustle city life in Kathmandu.
Day 01: Reach Kathmandu 1,345 m and then transfer to respective Hotels
Day 02: In Kathmandu sightseeing tour and preparations for the trek.
Day 03: Drive to Besisar 800 m and to Syange 1,100 m - 06 hrs.
Day 04: Trek to Dharapani 1,920 m - 06 hours.
Day 05: Trek to Chame 2,670 m - 05 hours.
Day 06: Trek to Pisang 3, 230 m - 05 hrs.
Day 07: Trek to Manang Village 3,450 m - 05 hrs.
Day 08: Rest day at Manang for local hikes and acclimatization.
Day 09: Trek to Siri Kharka 3,640 m - 06 hrs.
Day 10: Trek to Tilicho Lake 4,140 m - 05 hrs.
Day 11: Trek to Siri kharka - 06 hrs.
Day 12: Trek to Yak Kharka 4,110 m - 06 hours.
Day 13: Trek to Thorang High Camp 4,600 m - 04 hrs.
Day 14: Cross Thorang-La 5,416 m and to Muktinath 3,800 m - 07 hrs.
Day 15: Drive to Tatopani 1,190 m via Jomsom and Marpha- 04 hrs.
Day 16: Trek to Ghorepani 2,750 m - 06 hrs.
Day 17: Morning Hike to Poon Hill 3,210 m and trek to Tadapani 2,700 m -05 hrs.
Day 18: Trek to Ghandruk 1,960 m - 04 hrs.
Day 19: Trek to Nayapul 1,100m -05 hrs with 2 hrs drive to Pokhara 860m.
Day 20: Drive of fly back to Kathmandu.
Day 21: Depart for International flights homeward bound.
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Day 01: Reach Kathmandu 1,345 m and then transfer to respective Hotels
On reaching at Kathmandu international airport received by our representative and guide, then transfer for short drive in the heart of Kathmandu city and to your hotels.
After checking into your pleasant rooms then join in for group briefing regarding Tilicho Lake and around Annapurna treks with other useful information to make your stay in Nepal with us more enjoyable and worth-while. Evening includes group dinner in a nice Nepalese restaurant with cultural programs as entertainment.
Day 02: In Kathmandu with tour and preparations for Tilicho and Annapurna trek.
Morning after breakfast in the hotel, our tour guide will take you in the heart of Kathmandu city, for exciting historical and heritage tour of old Durbar (royal palace and courtyard) square of great importance. Tour includes Temple of Kumari (Living young virgin Goddess) Kastamandap Temple where Kathmandu name derived from, a temple built with the wood of a single tree, tour of old palace during the reign of Malla and late Shah kings.
As tour continues towards famed landmark of Nepal at Swayambhunath Stupa of more than 2,500 years old a Buddhist Chaitya or Stupa, facing all seeing eyes of Lord Buddha, as tour continues towards famed landmark of Nepal at Swayambhunath Stupa of more than 2,500 years old a Buddhist Chaitya or Stupa, facing all seeing eyes of Lord Buddha. Afternoon tour of famous Hindu Temple of Pashupatinath and visit Bouddhanath Stupa, one of the largest dome shaped monument in Asia of Buddhist religion and culture.
After an exciting and interesting tour head back to hotel preparation for Tilicho Lake and around Annapurna next early morning with exciting drive to Nepal Mid-West.
Day 03: Drive to Besisar 800 m and to Syange 1,100 m - 06 hrs.
Starting wonderful Tilicho Lake and around Annapurna trek taking an interesting long drive towards north mid west from Kathmandu, leading past Besisar town (headquarter of Lamjung district). From here transfer to another vehicle for the rough and exciting drive on dirt trail to Khudi village and continue further following Marysangdi River to reach at a small farm village Syange for overnight stop.
A nice village located by the Marysangdi River with sub-tropical temperature with time here to browse around the village market or dip in the river around shallow side of the raging fast flowing river.
Day 04: Trek to Dharapani 1,920 m - 06 hours.
From Syange first day walk begins heading towards farm areas on leaving Marysangdi River to reach at Jagat village, a small farm village with few good lodges for trekkers.
From Jagat morning walk starts on winding path to Chamje, and towards Marysangdi River, and into forested area with super views of Annapurna and Manaslu range, walk continues reaching at Tal village located on a nice valley, after Tal Besi few hours walk to Dharapani village for overnight stop.
Dharapani a nice village with Buddhist culture, situated on the junction of Annapurna circuit and Manaslu trekking trail.
Day 05: Trek to Chame 2,670 m - 05 hours.
Starting our morning as walk leads into cool rhododendron and pine forest past villages of Bagachap and Danque, and then climb up to Timang village.
From here onward entering into more Buddhist cultural areas, with super view of Mt. Manaslu 8,163m / 26,781ft, after Timang few hours trek leads to a large town at Chame for overnight stop, a major town and headquarter of Manang district.
Day 06: Trek to Pisang 3, 230 m - 05 hrs.
From here on air gets cooler as walk gets closer to mountain views within serene cool shade of alpine forest with rhododendron and pine trees, following Masrsyangdi River upstream to Bhratang village.
From this village an uphill into pine trees to Dhukure Pokhari, a small place with few lodge and views of Chulu and Pisang peak, after a lunch stop walk downhill to Pisang village for overnight stop. Pisang village located within Manang valley with stunning mountains views as altitude gains for here onwards.
Day 07: Trek to Manang Village 3,450 m - 05 hrs.
Morning begins walking into nice woodland with short uphill with grand views of Annapurna II and III, Gangapurna Chulu and Pisang peak. From here downhill to Hongde village with a small air strip, from here on tree lines fades to barren and arid country but beautiful.
On route Manang village visit old Braga monastery enriched with Buddhist ancient relics, colorful painting, frescos includes super panorama of Annapurna Himalaya, from here an hour walk to Manang village where houses are of traditional Tibetan style with similar culture and traditions.
Day 08: Rest day at Manang for local hikes and acclimatization.
An important rest day for acclimatization before reaching high altitude and up to Thorang –la, here with short hike exploring Manang village beneath towering Annapurna and Gangapurna peaks, a nice short hike up for views of Gangapurna Glacier and the Manang glacial Lake.
Day 09: Trek to Siri Kharka 3,640 m - 06 hrs.
After Manang trek towards Tilicho Lake with overnight at Siri Kharka past Khangsar village, a short scenic walk to Khangsar, few hours of nice trek leaving the main Annapurna circuit trail behind, heading south in remote areas away from mainstream trekking route, overlooking fantastic views of mountains, walk finally reaches to Khangsar and then walk further for an hour to reach at a small settlement with few lodge at Siri Khraka for overnight stop.
Day 10: Trek to Tilicho Lake 4,140 m - 05 hrs.
A moderate day walk heading into barren country, after a short descend and then our route heads uphill onto dry country, after a nice walk reaching at picturesque and emerald colored Tilicho Lake, regarded as holy lake for Buddhist and Hindu’s, this wonderful place with few lodges by shore of Tilicho Lake, afternoon relax and enjoy the surrounding beautiful scenery of the Lake changing its colors with the sunlight.
This lovely place surrounded by staggering Tilicho Peak with views of Annapurna III and Gangapurna mountains.
Day 11: Trek back to Shri-Kharka 3,640 m - 04 hrs.
After an amazing time around Tilicho Lake return journey to Jomsom as the morning walk leads towards a small settlement at Shir-Kharka for overnight stop before joining the main Annapurna circuit trail.
Day 12: Trek to Yak Kharka 4,110 m - 06 hours.
After a good time at Tilicho Lake, morning adventure leads towards Khangsar village on the uphill path to Yak Kharka, an interesting high altitude walk with super scenery of the snowcapped mountains, then crossing the river to reach Yak Kharka a small settlement, offering tremendous views of Gangapurna, Annapurna III and Chulu Peaks.
Day 13: Trek to Thorang High Camp 4,600 m - 04 hrs.
Morning walk leads closer to Thorang-la as the walk progress crossing a bridge and then a climb along the Jarjung River, then leading at Thorang Phedi for short rest and then climb the last hour uphill to Thorang High Camp for overnight stop.
Day 14: Cross Thorang-La 5,416 m and to Muktinath 3,800 m - 07 hrs.
Starting early morning for the Big Day! To reach the highest point of the adventure and highlight, after breakfast a long climb leads to Thorang-la with some steep haul to reach at 5,416 m / 17,700 ft on top Thorang-la festooned with thousands of Buddhist colorful prayer flags. Thorang-La Pass rewards you with super vista of landscapes and snowcapped peaks, from here a long descend to Muktinath at 3,800 m.
Muktinath a holy place for both Hindu and Buddhist the word Muktinath literally means ‘the place for Nirvana or Liberation’.
Day 15: Drive to Tatopani 1,190m via Jomsom and Marpha - 04 hrs.
After Muktinath, rest of the journey much easier taking an exciting and scenic drive all the way downhill with big drop of 1,200m to Kaligandaki river valley, as ride leads at Kaligandaki river valley, from here heading past Jomsom, headquarter town of Mustang area with small airstrip above Kaligandaki River.
From Jomsom through charming Marpha village with white painted houses, paved streets and well kept lodges. Famous for delicious apple and its products cider, brandy and juice this area from Kagbeni to Larjung is famous for apples orchard.
Enjoyable drive follows Kaligandaki river downstream with views of Tukuche peak, Dhaulagiri and Mt. Nilgiri walk to Larjung village, and then back into forest of pine, oaks and rhododendron trees past Kalapani village, another lovely village with grand views of Mt. Annapurna I, Nilgiri’s and Dhaulagiri, a short downhill past Lete.
Drive enters between two giant peaks of Dhaulagiri and the Annapurna forming world deepest gorge of Kali-Gandaki River.
After Ghasa village end of Mustang area dominated by Thakali people ethnic tribe till Tatopani village.
This pleasant drive continues leading back to paddy fields in warm sub-tropical climate to Tatopani for overnight stop past beautiful waterfalls of Rupsi.
Tatopani (Hot Spring) village the valley is quite constricted and it is quite warm with sub-tropic climate and vegetation, Tatopani is another nice village with large hot spring pools just by the bank of the River Kaligandaki.
Day 16: Trek to Ghorepani 2,750 m - 06 hrs.
After a wonderful time at Tatopani, trek continues on the nice winding trail for an hour, our route diverts heading uphill with steep climb then with gradual up all the way through dense forest to reach at Chitre, from here an hour climb to Ghorepani village with fantastic views of Mt. Dhaulagiri and Annapurna South with Vara-Shikar known as Annapurna Fang.
Ghorepani famous and popular for hike to Pun Hill a view point offering super wide angle views of world’s three highest peaks and range of other mountains with striking sunrise and sunset.
Day 17: Morning Hike to Poon Hill 3,210 m and trek to Tadapani 2,700 m -05 hrs.
Early morning before breakfast, hike up for an hour on top scenic Poon Hill at above 3,210 m our highest spot of this wonderful trekking. From Poon Hill catch striking sunrise views of panorama of mountains which includes Dhaulagiri-Tukuche-Nilgiri’s-Annapurna Fang (Vara Shikar) Annapurna range of peaks with majestic Machhapuchare Himal 'Fish Tail' the unclimbed and virgin peaks of Himalaya.
View includes Mt. Manaslu with Lamjung extending towards Ganesh Himal due east horizon, after a marvelous photo session head back to Ghorepani for breakfast and carry on trekking uphill into beautiful woods of rhododendron trees with views of mountains.
Finally as walk leads to descend and then up at Tadapani within forested areas with grand views of Annapurna Himalaya.
Day 18: Trek to Ghandruk 1,960 m - 04 hrs.
After a pleasant overnight stop at Tadapani, where morning walk leads downhill to Ghandruk, one of the largest Gurung village around Annapurna region, where men-folks are famous as Gorkha soldiers in British and Indian armies. By ancient heritage and culture they are farmers and cattle herders, here with time to visit its small interesting Gurung museum to learn more of Gurung custom and traditional way of life.
Day 19: Trek to Nayapul and drive to Pokhara - 04 hrs walks and 2 hrs drive.
From Ghandruk our last day walk of the adventure leads you to long descend on stone steps down to reach at Syali village and then on gradual trail with few short ups and down, past Bhirethati to reach at Nayapul town for few hour drive back to Pokhara after a great and wonderful time up in the high mountains.
Day 20: Drive back to Kathmandu and transfer to respective hotels.
Morning an early drive back to Kathmandu on same interesting highway with exciting
moments as drive leads through rural farm villages and towns with views of mountains after six
hours journey ending at Kathmandu, and then transfer to your respective hotels.
(Options via air 30 minutes of scenic flight to Kathmandu from Pokhara)
Day 21: Depart for International flights homeward bound.
Final and last day in Nepal, country of high Himalaya and varied culture, after a memorable experience and great scenic adventure on Tilicho Lake and Annapurna Circuit trekking, with your time for international flight our staff transfer you to the airport for homeward bound or to your next port of call and respective destinations.
