Kathmandu: Annapurna Circuit Trek with Tilicho Lake

Embark on an 18-day trek through the Annapurna region with a local guide. See the Kali Gandaki Gorge, the Tilicho Lake, and the Poon Hill viewpoint.
Embark on an 18-day trek through the Annapurna Circuit with Tilicho Lake. Encounter a wide range of culturally rich and ethnically diverse villages and settlements as you walk on beautiful trekking trails through the very heart of the Annapurna region.
Day 1: Arrival in Nepal
Day 2: Drive from Kathmandu to Jagat
• Driving Time: Approximately 8-10 hours
Day 3: Trek to Dharapani
• Walking Hours: 6-7 hours
• Highlights: Trek through dense forests, cross suspension bridges, pass through charming villages like Chamje, follow the Marsyangdi River.
Day 4: Dharapani to Chame (2560m)
• Walking Hours: 6-7 hours
• Highlights: Walk through pine and fir forests, views of Manaslu and Annapurna II, visit the hot springs in Chame.
Day 5: Chame to Pisang (3300m)
• Walking Hours: 5-6 hours
• Highlights: Spectacular views of Lamjung Himal, Annapurna II, and Annapurna IV, trek through the narrow, steep path, reach the beautiful Pisang village.
Day 6: Pisang to Manang
• Walking Hours: 5-6 hours
• Highlights: Choose between the lower and upper trails, panoramic views of the Annapurna range, visit Braga Monastery, explore Manang village.
Day 7: Acclimatization in Manang
• Highlights: Rest day to acclimatize, optional hikes to Gangapurna Lake or Ice Lake, explore local culture and traditions.
Day 8: Manang to Yak Kharka
• Walking Hours: 3-4 hours
• Highlights: Gradual ascent with views of alpine landscapes, spot blue sheep, cross suspension bridges, stay at Yak Kharka.
Day 9: Yak Kharka to Thorong Phedi
• Walking Hours: 4-5 hours
• Highlights: Trek through meadows and pastures, cross the Kone Khola bridge, reach the base camp of Thorong La Pass.
Day 10: Thorong Phedi to Muktinath (3,800m)
• Walking Hours: 7-8 hours
• Highlights: Cross the Thorong La Pass (5,416m), breathtaking views from the pass, descend to the sacred Muktinath Temple.
Day 11: Muktinath to Marpha or Drive to Tatopani
• Walking Hours: 6-7 hours (if trekking)
• Highlights: Visit Muktinath Temple, trek through the Kali Gandaki Gorge, reach the apple orchards of Marpha or drive to Tatopani.
Day 12: Marpha to Ghasa
• Walking Hours: 6-7 hours
• Highlights: Trek through the world's deepest gorge, Kali Gandaki, pass through traditional Thakali villages, views of Dhaulagiri and Annapurna.
Day 13: Ghasa to Tatopani
• Walking Hours: 5-6 hours
• Highlights: Trek through lush forests, reach the hot springs at Tatopani, relax and rejuvenate in the natural hot springs.
Day 14: Tatopani to Ghorepani
• Walking Hours: 7-8 hours
• Highlights: Long ascent through rhododendron forests, pass through villages like Shikha and Chitre, arrive at Ghorepani.
Day 15: Hike to Poon Hill and Rest at Ghorepani
• Walking Hours: 1-2 hours (hike)
• Highlights: Early morning hike to Poon Hill for sunrise views over the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges, return to Ghorepani for rest and exploration.
Day 16: Trek to Nayapul and Drive to Pokhara
• Walking Hours: 5-6 hours
Day 17: Pokhara to Kathmandu
Day 18: Departure

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.