Annapurna Circuit with Tilicho Lake Trek

As you arrive at Kathmandu Airport (Tribhuvan International Airport), finish your custom formalities (visa, etc.), and get to the airport waiting terminal, you will find Sherpa Expedition and Trekking representative waiting to greet you. He/she will be holding Sherpa Expedition and Trekking signboard. You will be then transferred to your hotel in our private tourist vehicle. You can either rest in your hotel or you can do shopping for a trek around Thamel.

After morning breakfast, We start your journey to Western Nepal via a Local bus to Besisahar. Besisahar is the headquarter of the Lamjung district. It takes about six to seven hours to reach there by bus. Microbus or bus takes you faster. From Besisahar, you take a Jeep through the beautiful countryside to Jagat. It takes about 2 hours to drive through a dusty road to reach Jagat.

Today after breakfast we start our trek, we cross a suspension bridge and after a steep climb up we enter the vicinity of the Manang region at the village named Tal, where we will see several waterfalls forming a river by the sandy beaches. Then after we follow trails through barley, rice, and potato fields. And pass through the village of Kodo then after we cross a suspension bridge, and after a short hike of the stone Kani, we reach Dharapani. We will spend our night at Dharapani.

After breakfast, we’ll follow the trail through rhododendron forest with pine, fir, oak, and maple trees by a river to arrive Chame, headquarter of Manang district. We’ll be surrounded by the green forest around us and over us, we'll see stunning views of Lamjung Himal, Mt. Annapurna II, and mt. Annapurna IV (7,525m). We'll also stop by small hot springs where we can relax for a while. We will spend our night at Chame village.

After breakfast at Chame we climb up to Telekhu and continue on a long, mostly flat path through a forest to Bhrathang. We cross the Marshyangdi via a suspension bridge. Reach Dhikurpokhari and 45 minutes trek to reach Pisag. We will stay in Pisang at the teahouse.

The Pisang village divides of lowland settlements from those in the mountains. Visit the Tibetan-style village of Braga, where houses are stacked upon each other with the roof of one house acting as a veranda of the one above it. The main attraction of Braga village is its monastery, the largest in the district. With an array of statues on display, this monastery is perched atop a high crag and provides wonderful views of the surrounding areas. From Braga 45 minutes trek to reach Manang. We willstay in Manang at the teahouse.

We need to acclimatize to avoid the risk of altitude sickness as we move hike to a higher elevation. Spend a day in Manang village. Explore the village or hike up to Gangapurna Lake/ 100 rupees Lama Cave in the afternoon. We will stay in Manang at the teahouse.

After breakfast, we take the upper trail which follows a path down to a river. We will cross the river, trek through coniferous forests, after three hours walking we reach the Tibetan settlement Khangsar. Then after one hour of walking, we reach Shiri Kharka. Throughout the trek, we will have a magnificent view of Mt. Gungang Himal and we will spend our night at Shiri Kharak.

After breakfast, we trek an easy trail that leads through the middle of the landslides area where we can view impressive rock formations, we trek up till Tilicho base camp (4,150m) where we can get a good view of Mt. Tilicho Peak and other snow-capped mountains with a mesmerizing view of Tilicho peak. We will spend our night at Tilicho Base Camp.

Today, we start our day early to avoid afternoon wind. After a steeps climb up of three hours we reach Tilicho lake (4,919m), The highest lake in the earth also referred to as the “the great ice lake” by the leader of the French expedition team. It is a large sparkling lake that lies at the foot of the north face of Mt. Tilicho peak, after spending some time around Lake we take the same route back to Shiri Kharka. We will spend our night at Shiri Kharka.

Leaving Shiri Kharka, we trek hike up to the uninhabited Khangsar village, pass Tare gumba, a thousand-year-old monastery then follow a rock wall out of Khangsar village to trek down a bridge in the Thorong Khola valley. Then after we cross the river, hike up to a plateau to reach yak Kharka . From here we can see Mt. Annapurna Mountains range, other peaks, blue sheep, and if you are lucky you might spot a snow leopard. We will spend our night at Yak Kharak.

After breakfast, We Follow the Jarang River. Reach Thorong Phedi, a meadow surrounded by vertical cliffs. We will stay in Thorong Phedi at the teahouse.

Today, Time to cross the highest navigable mountain pass in the world. you need to care about the altitude and strong winds. The trail we follow today has been used for hundreds of years by traders. from Phedi to trek for about 6 hours to reach Thorong La. Cross the pass while enjoying beautiful views of Annapurna, Gangapurna, and other mountains. See Mt Dhaulagiri up close while descending. The trail becomes less steep as it enters grassy fields and meadows to finally reach Muktinath, one of the holiest shrines of the Hindus that is also known for its hot water spouts. We will stay in Muktinath at the teahouse.

After breakfast, we will visit the Muktinath temple before continuing our drive on a local bus ride to Tatopani. It will be a rough drive through the deepest gorges in the earth. We will go from the arid highlands to lush green forests Tatopani is famous for hot springs; it is a place where we can soak in the natural hot springs. We will spend our night at Tatopani.

Leaving Tatopani, we climb up to Ghorepani through villages of Sikha and Chitre, the villages of ethnic Thakali people. We walk through a terraced farmland with the Himalayas all around. Then after pass lush forests filled with rhododendron, birch, magnolia we stop at Ghorepani, a beautiful village located at a ridge top. We will spend our night at Ghorepani.

Today, we will climb up to Poon Hill (3,210m) early morning to view sunrise over the Himalayas including Mt. Annapurna South, Mount Dhaulagiri, Mt. Machhapuchhre (Fishtail), and many Himalayans peak natural view of sunrise and the warm sun kissing surrounding the rice terrace. A favorite spot among photographers after visiting Poon hill, we will trek down to Nayapul then drive to Pokhara. We will spend our night at Pokhara.

After breakfast, we will drive to Kathmandu via Prithvi Highway. Once again the scenic bus ride will keep us refreshed throughout the journey. On arriving at Kathmandu, you can once roam around this vibrant city and buy gifts and souvenirs to take back home.

Today is the end of the beautiful Annapurna Circuit with the Tilicho Lake journey. Sherpa Expedition and Trekking Team’s representative will take you to the airport 3 hours prior to your flight. We bid farewell as you take heaps of memories and happiness back to your home.