Overview
Annapurna Circuit Trek with a Side Trip to Tilicho Lake is a uniquely impressive trekking holiday that goes through picturesque villages, ancient monasteries, and the thrilling Thorong La Pass (5416 m). This trek is one of the most rewarding treks in the Annapurna region. It offers breathtaking views of the Tilicho Lake (one of the highest lakes in the world), high passes, diverse cultures, varied climate zones, holy temples and monasteries, gorgeous waterfalls, and Himalayan flora and fauna in Annapurna, which is centrally located in the north center of Nepal
Itinerary
Day 1
Kathmandu to Besisahar
Drive from Kathmandu to Besisahar (760 m/2492 ft) to Jagat (1,300 m/4,265 ft) airport and drop at hotel
Day 2
Jagat to Bagarchhap
Trek from Jagat (1,300 m / 4,265 ft) to Bagarchhap (2160 m/7085 ft)
Day 3
Bagarchhap to Chame
Trek from Bagarchhap (2160 / 7,085 ft) to Chame (2,610 m / 8,890 ft)
Day 4
Chame o Upper Pisang
Trek from Chame (2,610 m / 8,890 ft) to Upper Pisang (3,300 m / 10,826 ft)
Day 5
Upper Pisang to Manang
: Trek from Pisang (3,115m / 10,200ft) to Manang (3,540m / 11,300ft)
Day 6
Take a break day
: Take a break day, adaptation day at Manang
Day 7
Manang to Tilicho Base Camp
: Trek from Manang (3,540 m/11,300 ft) to Tilicho Base Camp (4,150 m/13,583 ft)
Day 8
Tilicho Lake to Tilicho Lake Base Camp.
Visit Tilicho Lake (4,920 m / 16,138 ft), then back to Tilicho Lake Base Camp.
Day 9
Trek from Base Camp to Yak Kharka
Trek from Base Camp (41 m/13,320 ft) to Yak Kharka (4,060 m/13,020 ft)
Day 10
Trek from Thorong Phedi to Muktinath via Thorong La Pass
: Trek from Thorong Phedi to Muktinath (3,760 m) via Thorong La Pass (5,416 m)
Day 11
Drive from Muktinath via Jomsom to Tatopani
: Drive from Muktinath (3,760 m / 12,623ft) via Jomsom to Tatopani (1,200 m / 3,940 ft)
Day 12
Trek from Tatopani to Ghorepani
: Trek from Tatopani (1200 m/ 3,940 ft) to Ghorepani (2860 mm/9,385 ft)
Day 13
Early morning hike to PooHilltrek to Birethanti
Early morning hike to PooHill (3,210 m), trek to Birethanti (1,039 m), then drive to Pokhara via Nayapul
Day 14
Day 15Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu
: Drive from Pokhara (820 m / 2,690 ft) to Kathmandu (1,350 m / 4,450 ft)
Day 15
Take a flight to Kathmandu (25 minutes)
Take a flight to Kathmandu (25 minutes)