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Annapurna Circuit Trek with Tilicho Lake in Nepal
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Annapurna Circuit Trek with Tilicho Lake in Nepal

by Discovery World Trekking

16 days
Kathmandu
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16 days
Starting time
Monday 26 October 2026
Language
English
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Overview

The Annapurna Circuit Trek with Tilicho Lake in Nepal is a 16-day trek covering approximately 384 hours. The trek begins with a drive from Kathmandu to Syange. From there, the route circles the Annapurna massif, passing through deep gorges, high mountain passes, and farming villages. Trekkers visit Tilicho Lake during the journey. Along the way, the trail includes Buddhist and Hindu temples and a natural hot spring. The trek ends with public transportation from Muktinath to Tatopani. Accommodation is provided in tea houses or lodges throughout the trek, with breakfast, lunch, and dinner included. One night is spent in a selected hotel in Pokhara with breakfast. The itinerary concludes with a farewell dinner and a tourist bus ride from Pokhara back to Kathmandu. The trek includes all necessary permits: the Annapurna Conservation Area Permit (ACAP) and the Trekkers Information Management System (TIMS) card. A licensed and experienced guide from Discovery World Trekking leads the trek. The cost covers meals, insurance, salary, lodging, and transportation for guides and porters. Vehicles used during the trek have air conditioning. Special dietary needs can be accommodated. Assistance is available for rescue operations in case of serious health issues. All government and local taxes are included.

Highlights

Hiking around Annapurna massif including Tilicho Lake
Accommodation in tea houses and lodges with meals
Transport from Kathmandu to Syange and Pokhara to Kathmandu
Annapurna Conservation Area Permit and TIMS card included
Licensed guide and porter support with meals and insurance
Farewell dinner and hotel night in Pokhara with breakfast

What's included

Trekkers Information Management System (TIMS) card fee
Farewell dinner
Tourist bus from Pokhara to Kathmandu
Certificate from Discovery World Trekking after completing trek
Public transportation from Muktinath to Tatopani
Lunch during the trek
Dinner during the trek
Licensed and experienced trek leader from Discovery World Trekking
Air conditioning in vehicles used
Breakfast during the trek
All government and local taxes
Meals, insurance, salary, lodging, and transportation for guides and porters
Drive from Kathmandu to Syange
Assistance with rescue operations for serious health conditions
One night hotel accommodation in Pokhara with breakfast
Tea house or lodge accommodation with breakfast, lunch, and dinner during trek
Catering for extra dietary requirements
Annapurna Conservation Area Permit (ACAP) fee

What's not included

All costs and expenses not listed under 'cost includes'

Itinerary

1

Early morning we drive from Kathmandu for about 6-7 hours (190 Km) to the Besishar. In the way, we can see many beautiful villages, farms, flowing rivers and a glimpse of beautiful mountain ranges which definitely a perfect feast to eyes. As we'll be taking a local bus we might face some unplanned traffic or anything while changing local bus from Besishar that won't let us step further ahead towards Chamche, To avoid that scenario, if you want to book a private car/Jeep (excluded from the package - luxury private drive from Kathmandu itself) we can manage that or we can just stay a night there and Continue our drive tomorrow morning towards Chamche to Dharapani height by Local buses available with comfort.

360 min

2

After breakfast we begin the 2nd day of our trek, we cross a suspension bridge and after a steep climb we enter the vicinity of Manang region at the village named tal, here we see several waterfalls forming a river by the sandy beaches. We follow trail through barley, rice and potato fields. and pass through the village of Kodo which is one of the biggest villages in the Manang valley. We cross a suspension bridge, and after a short climb of the stone Kani, we reach Dharapani.

1440 min

3

Today we follow the trail through forest with pine , fir, oak and maple trees by a river to reach Chame, district headquarter of Manang district. Well be surrounded by the green forest around us and over us we'll see remarkable views of Lamjung Himal, Annapurna II, and Annapurna IV (7,525m). We'll also stop by a small hot springs where we can relax for a while.

1440 min

4

We walk through a steep and narrow valley to have our first view of Paungda Danda rock face, a curved rock face rising 1500m from the river. From here, we also see clear views of Annapurna 2 at the south and Pisang Peak at the north east. Next, we descend to the Manang Valley floor

1440 min

5

We trek on the upper trail through upper pisang via Geru, we choose this trail as it offers outstanding views of north face Annapurna II, III, IV, Gangapurna, Tilicho and Pisang Peak .as we ascend well feel the air turn cold, dry and harsher. The trail goes through Tibetan settlement and we get a chance to explore Buddhist culture in a short visit to Barge Monastery, largest in Manang

1440 min

6

For our body to acclimatize we spend this day exploring Manang , early morning we hike up to Gangapurna Lake and Base Camp spend the day admiring Annapurna III, Tilicho, Pisang and Chulu Peaks, roam around Manang Village and Monasteries.during the afternoon we may visit the Himalayan Rescue Association in Vraga village where we will be briefed about acute Mountain Sickness., its symptoms and preventions.

1440 min

7

Today's trek will be a little easier. we take the upper route which follows a path down down to a river. We cross the river walk through coniferous forests , after -3 hours walking we arrive the Tibetan settlement Khangsar.After an hour more of walking we reach Shiri Kharka. Throughout the trek we will have a clear view of Gungang Himal and Mt. Chulu.

1440 min

8

Today we walk an easy path that leads through the middle of the landslides area where we can view impressive rock formations, we trek up till Tilicho base camp where we can get a good view of Tilicho Peak and other snow Cover Mountains – overnight at Lodge. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner).With a mesmerising view of Tlilicho peak, our 8th day of Annapurna circuit trek with Tilicho lake will be successful.

1440 min

9

We start the day early to avoid afternoon wind. After a steeps consistent climb of 2-3 hours we reach Tilicho lake, The highest lake in the world also referred as the “the great ice lake” by the leader of the French expedition team .this is a large sparkling lake that lies at the foot of the north face of tilicho peak, after spending some time here we take the same route back to siri kharka.

1440 min

10

We descend to the uninhabited Khangsar village ,pass Tare gumba,a thousand year old monastery then follow a rock wall out of Khangsar to descend a bridge in the Thorong Khola valley.We go across a river ,hike up to a plateau to reach yak kharka . from her you can see Annapurna mountains range, other peaks, blue sheep (bharal) and if you are lucky you might spot a snow leopard.

1440 min

11

We walk uphill to Thorong Phedi.a small busy settlement with an amazing view of mountains and landscapes. On our way we get the best views of Mt. Gundang, Mt. Syagang, Thorung Peak and Mt. Khatungkan.

1440 min

12

Today's the most challenging part of the trip, we cross Thorong La pass, one of the highest passes in the world, and the highest point of the trek.we have to wake up early morning at 3 to complete this challenge . we have to push ourselves through the icy air , and high altitude but the view from the pass will make it totally worth it. We will see a panorama of majestic Himalayan peaks extending northwards into Tibet,at the back we can see several of the main peaks of Annapurna. We then descend all the way to Muktinath a sacred place for both Hindus and Buddhists.The Buddhists call it Chumig Gyatsa, which in Tibetan means "Hundred Waters".

1440 min

13

We visit Muktinath temple before continuing our journey in a car ride to Tatopani. Tatopani is famous for natural hot spring; it is place where we can soak in the hot springs.

1440 min

14

We ascend to Ghorepani through villages of Sikha and Chitre, the villages of ethnic thakali people.we go through a terraced farmland with mountains all around.then pass lush forests filled with rhododendron, birch, magnolia we stop at Ghorepani, a beautiful village located at a ridge top.

1440 min

15

We ascend to poon Hill (3,210m) early morning to view sunrise over the whole Annapurna , Dhaulagiri massif including Mt Machhapuchhre (Fishtail) , Mt Manaslu and surrounding rice terrace A favourite spot among photographers After visiting Poonhill, we will trek back to nayapul then drive to pokhara ,

16

After breakfast, we drive back to Kathmandu on a tourist bus. You may also choose to return by a 225-minute flight (not included in the package). Our trek package completes at Kathmandu We wish you have a memorable journey trekking Annapurna Circuit to Tilicho Lake.

Languages

English (guide)

Cancellation policy

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Additional info

1–15 travelers per booking
Mobile ticket
Reachable by public transport
Not advised during pregnancy
Not advised for anyone with a heart condition
A moderate level of fitness is needed
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