Annapurna Circuit Trek With Tilicho Lake

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Duration19 Days
Trip Grade Challenging
Max Height 5416 Metres
Start From Besishar
End From Pokhara
Group Size 1-30 Pax
Accommodation Hotel/Lodge/Tea House
Transportation Bus/Car/Taxi
Best Season March, April and May & September, October and November

Trip Highlights

  • Enjoy the hot spring at Chame Village and Tatopani.
  • Magnificent views of Annapurna II, Annapurna III, Annapurna IV and many more.
  • Explore the Ancient Buddhist Monastery.
  • Visit Gangapurna Lake.
  • Crosses the world’s highest pass (Thorong La passes at 5,416 meters).
  • Delightful lakes, glacial, gorges, and waterfalls.
  • Top of the world’s highest lake of Tilicho Lake.
  • Discover the Muktinath, a sacred place for both Hindus and Buddhists.
  • Spend at Jomsom Village, the headquarters of Mustang District

Detail About Annapurna Circuit Trek With Tilicho Lake

Come and Join Our Local Guide and Porters team on an adventurous once-in-a-lifetime experience trip to the 19-day Annapurna circuit trek with Tilicho Lake journey blend in the Annapurna region. The Tilicho Lake is located at (4,919m/16,138ft), one of the world's highest lakes, and Thoronga La Pass (5,416m/17769ft) are two tourist attractions on this trek.

This trip allows you to see superb mountains like; Mt. Dhaulagiri (8,167m)Annapurna I (8,091m) Manaslu (8,163 m), Annapurna II (7,937m), Annapurna III (7,555m), Annapurna IV (7,525m), Lamjung Himal (6,983m,) Gangapurna (7,454m), Pisang Peak (6,091m), Chulu West (6,419m), east and South, Annapurna south (7,219m), Nilgiri (7,041m), Fishtail additionally called Machhapuchhare (6,998m), Hiunchuli (6,441m), Tukuche Peak (6,920m), and Tilicho Peak (7,134m), etc.

Tilicho Lake Trek with Annapurna Circuit goes along through numerous climatic areas and the vegetation changes in like manner. You will be going through paddy fields, subtropical woods, Himalayan Glacier zones, and country farmlands. In the good high ground, you might experience high-elevation creatures - like mountain goats, snow leopards, and yaks. The natural hot springs bring assorted people relaxing in the warm showers together. Additionally, Muktinath Temple, as a typical sacred site among Hindus and Buddhists, unites the two religions. One more significant piece of this journey is Thorong La Pass (5,416m/17769ft), perhaps the most noteworthy pass on the planet. The perspectives from the Thorong La Pass are incredible.

Annapurna Circuit Trek with Tilicho Lake Itinerary begins with an early morning transport ride from Kathmandu to Besishar and afterward to Jagat while enjoying the view of lovely towns, terraced farmlands, and mountain districts. The genuine trip begins from Jagat (1,300m/4,265ft) and ends at Dharapani (1,860m/6,200ft) on the 2nd day. The 3rd journey begins from Dharapani to Chame (2,610m/8,890ft) - the settling of the Manang region. From the way, you will get to appreciate extraordinary perspectives on Lamjung Himal, Annapurna II, and Annapurna III. In the wake of going through a night at Chame, we will trek continue to Pisang (3,115m/10,200ft), through the preliminary that allows us to see the Paungda Danda Rock face.

Our adventure takes us from Pisang to Manang (3,540m/11,300ft). From the way, you will see Tibetan-style settlements and astonishing high peaks including Gangapurna, Tilicho, and Pisang Peak. We will go through a day in Manang adapting, and afterward, we head to Siri Kharka (4,060m/13,320ft) the following day. From Siri Kharka, we trek to Tilicho Base Camp (4,150m/13,583ft) and go through the night there.

The next day will be exciting as we will reach magnificent Tilicho Lake, likewise called "The delightful Ice Lake" itself. From Tilicho Lake, you can relax with the incredible view of immaculate lake water and great snow-covered high mountains that are exceptional for any place on the planet. Tilicho Peak, Annapurna Range, and Nilgiri Himal encompass Tilicho Lake as though they are concealing nature's gems. After arriving at Tilicho Lake, we will get back to Siri Kharka to overnight at the Lodge.

The next morning we wake up at Siri Kharka and start our journey to Yak Kharka (4,000m/13,123ft) the point during the current day. Yak Kharka is well known for its mountain goats and assuming everything time right, you may see a snow leopard. We will go through a night at Yak Kharka, and, we will arrive at Thorong Phedi and High Camp. To get prepared for Thorong La Pass crossing, we get up in the early morning at High Camp and push against the frosty air and high-elevation weariness to arrive at Thorong La Pass. From the Thorong La Pass, you will see the Himalayas stretch up north to Tibet and the Annapurna Mountains to your south.

We will cross the Thorong La Pass and downhill to Muktinath(3,760m/12,623ft) is a Buddhist and Hindu sacred site. When we arrive at Muktinath, we will be tired, so we will be overnight at Muktinath. After we spend overnight at Muktinath, we trek to continue to Jomsom and take a bus to Tatopani. Along the way, we will be crossing the Marpha Ghau, Tukche, and Ghasa and reach Tatopani village. At the Tatopani, you will get a chance to take a bath in the natural hot spring.

If you do feel not very much tired, also you have a chance to explore another popular destination for this trek is the viewpoint of Poon Hill (3,210meters) from the sea level, we start at Tatopani and the trek continues to Ghorepani through Sikha Chitre Ghau. We will spend at the Ghorepani the night, and the next day early morning, we will hike to poon Hi to see the magical views of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri Range. After visiting the public viewpoint of poon hill, we will trek descend to Ulleri, Tikhedunga, Birethanti, Nayapul, and a Short drive back to Pokhara.

Why the Annapurna Circuit and Tilicho Lake trek with the Himalayan Local Guide Team in 2024/2025?

Himalayan Local Guide Pvt. Ltd is one of the responsible travel and trekking companies in Nepal. Our company is run by experienced trekking guide teams. We are authorized by the government of Nepal to guarantee your hundred perfect, successful trekking in the country nestled among rising hills and the Himalayas, including Tilicho Lake and the Annapurna circuit

  • Best price Guaranteed.
  • We are not charging any hidden costs.
  • More than 15 Years of experience local trekking Guide will provide to you.
  • Hassle-free booking
  • The guide will arrange the best teahouses and foods.
  • Obtaining all the necessary trekking permits and documents.

Best cost for Annapurna circuit trek with Tiliho Lake 2024/2025

Generally, the trip cost to go on the journey to the Annapurna circuit and Tilicho Lake is definite based on the total price of trekking:

  • Permits.
  • Accommodations and food.
  • Guides and Porter's salary.
  • Transportations.
  • Travel insurance.
  • Visa Fees.
  • Air ticketing.
  • Trekking equipment. 

We are offering the best prices for 19 Days Annapurna circuit trek with Tilicho Lake:

Number of Pax                                         Number of per person

  • 1                                                                  1100 U$D
  • 2-5                                                               990 U$D
  • 6-10                                                             950 U$D
  • 10 & above                                                  910 U$D

This package trip will cover all expenses during the trekking including teahouses or Homestays 19 breakfasts, 18 lunches, and 17 dinners, and through the trekking stays, along with the required permits, Guides, porters, etc.

Trip Itinerary

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu (1350meters/4,429 feet)
Day 02: Kathmandu – Besishar (790meteres/2,591feet) 6/7 Hours Drive.
Day 03: Besishar - Bahun Danda (1315meters/4,314feet) 5/6 Hours Walking.
Day 04: Bahun Danda – Chamje Village (1435meters/4,708feet) 5/6 Hours Walking.
Day 05: Chamje Village – Danaque (1900meters/6,233feet) 6 Hours walking.
Day 06: Danaque – Chame Village (2675meters/8,776feet) 6/7 Hours Walking.
Day 07: Chame Village – Pisang Village (3200meters/10,498feet) 5/6 Hours walking.
Day 08: Pisang – Manang Village (3545meters/11,630feet) 6/7 Hours Walking.
Day 09: Acclimatization Day at Manang Village
Day 10: Manang Village – Khangsar Village (3900meters) 4/5 Hours Walking.
Day 11: Khangsar – Tilicho Base Camp (4150meters) 5/6 Hours Walking.
Day 12: Visit to Tilicho Lake and Return to Tilicho Base Camp
Day 13: Tilicho Base Camp – Yak Kharka (4000meters) 5/6 Hours walking.
Day 14: Yak Kharka – High Camp (4890meters/16,043feet) 4/5 Hours Walking.
Day 15: High Camp – Thorong La Pass (5416meters/17,769feet) – Muktinath (3750meters/12,303feet) 7/8 Hours Walking.
Day 16: Muktinath – Tatopani Village (1200meters/3,940feet) 4/5 Hours Drive.
Day 17: Tatopani – Ghorepani Village (2860meters/9,385feet) 6/7 Hours Walking.
Day 18: Ghorepani – Tikhdunga - Nayapul - Pokhara
Day 19: Drive Back to Kathmandu.

Cost Includes

  • International Airport to Hotel and Airport Pick up and drop by private car/van/jeep / Hiace depend on the Group Size.
  • Transportation service from Kathmandu – Besishar by Bus.
  • Jomsom - Tatopani by Bus.
  • Nayapul - Pokhara by Car.
  • Pokhara – Kathmandu by Tourist Bus.
  • All Meals on a Full Board basis BLD (Italian, Chinese, Indian, Nepali, and many European delicious food lunches, dinner, and breakfast) Choose by menu.
  • All necessary Entry fees including ACAP Permit (Annapurna conservation area Project) and Tims Card (Trekking Information Management System).
  • Himalayan Local Guide team, Professional Honest, strong and Government trained English speaking Guide, His salary, three times the meals, Insurance and equipment, etc.
  • Himalayan experienced strong and honest porters during the trek (2 Clients for 1 Porter).
  • Trekking Lodges (Tea House or Home Stay) During the Trek.
  • Assistant Guide for the group 5 or above.
  • Approval of Certificate after the successful trekking.
  • Supplementary energy bar, crackers, Cookies, Halls, etc.
  • Seasonal fruits likes; apples, Oranges, pomegranates, Blackberry, etc.
  • First Aid kit box (Guide will Carry it during the trekking).

Cost Excludes

  • Cold drinks, such as beer, mineral water, cock, Fanta and Whisky, etc.
  • Hot Tea and Coffee.
  • Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone, WIFI, Hot Shower, Shopping, etc.
  • Your International airfare.
  • Nepal visa fee. (15 Days -25 U$D, 30 Days — 40U$D, and 90 Days — 100 U$D.
  • Hotel in Kathmandu and Pokhara with Lunch and Dinner.
  • Trekking Equipment.
  • Travel insurance is just in case.
  • Tips for Guide and porters.

Frequently Asked Questions Expand All

If you are walking in the high elevation 1st time or do not have experience in hiking, in the mountains area, then the trekking might be an ordeal.

As the Annapurna trekking trails are long and rough, on foot it is never easier. Physical wellness and stamina are most important to the complete attempt of hiking the circuit. 

Do I need to buy the permit for the trekking?

Yes, you need to buy the permit for Annapurna Conservation Area Permit and a TIM's card is obligatory for this trek.

  • Permit Cost for Foreigners: U$D30, TIMS card: U$D 20.
  • Permit Cost for SAARC Country: U$D10, TIMS Card: U$D 10.

It’s possible trekking solo in the Annapurna area. But, it’s a risk. We would like to recommend to you if you are a solo trekker, then, you can take a guide, after you can successful this trip, otherwise you will or not.

The best season to explore the Annapurna and Tilicho Lake is spring and autumn. This time will be clear blue skies and offer trekkers, making travel easier and more comfortable.

It takes an average of 18 to 20 days the complete this trek; you will have to walk around for 5 to 7 hours each day on rocky terrains. The trekking trail has many ascending and descending slopes with moderate.

Useful Information

Accommodation during the Annapurna Circuit and Tilicho Lake Trek:

Along the journey, accommodation on the trek, basic tea houses, and trekking Lodges. The rooms are generally simple but clean and with double sharing wooden beds, mattresses, pillows, and blankets, also some place gets attached bathrooms, but not every place. Your lodging in cozy rooms will provide you with the best and most comfortable sleep during the trek route. If you are a solo traveler, during peak season times will be difficult to get a single room, but the Guide will adjust to what you might be sharing with other Groups. We make sure, to accommodate you to good available Guest Houses with the best views of the Himalayas ranges and scenery during the trek. 

Group or Private Trek in Nepal:

We organize private and group treks in Nepal. If you are coming with groups then discounts are available based on your crew size. The bigger group is the more reduction you will get. However, if Himalayan Local Guide collects the group, you will not be entitled to a discount. We handle whole group sizes. Your group will consist of a group leader, and one porter for two trekkers, and we provide the assistant guide for a group of 10 or more over.  

Extra personal expenses during the Nepal Trek:

For the main course, the Guide will pay along the journey (B+L+D) with accommodation, but if you want to take some hard drinks, cold drinks, hot (tea, Coffee) snacks, souvenirs as well as dessert, it is all things are extra cost, also Hotel in Kathmandu and Pokhara with meals. We recommend you bring the cash, and exchange the NPR, along the trek route, with No ATM or Bank. 

Note: You can use the ATM Card in Kathmandu and Pokhara, but sometimes it does not work. The best idea is the Dollar, Euro, or Ponds. 

Luggage for Porters:

We provide (two trekkers for one Porter), it is included in our packages a 10kg luggage weight limit per trekker. The porter will not carry more than 20kg of luggage. You can bring necessary things, unnecessary things you might leave at your hotel or our office. 

Note: If you are a solo trekker. We do not provide a porter. If your luggage is less than 7kg, the Guide will help you. Otherwise, you can hire a porter. The porter cost is 22U$D per day.  

Trek Start and End:

Our Guide and Porter will come to pick up you up at your Hotel, after the Guide books the taxi, you can drive to the Bus station, which takes around 10 to 15 minutes to reach the Bus station after you can take a local Bus for around 6/7 Hours to reach Beshishar, starting point of our journey. 

Your trek will end at Pokhara. This package covers the transportation from Pokhara to Kathmandu by tourist or local Bus. However, you can take a car or flight from Pokhara to Kathmandu, but it is an extra price. 

TREKKING EQUIPMENT LIST:

Body Clothing:

  • Sleeping Bag
  • Down Jacket
  • Three pairs of trekking t-shirts
  • Long-sleeved shirts
  • Thermal Shirt for Colder place
  • Fleece Jacket
  • Warm wool Sweaters
  • Waterproof and windproof Jacket
  • Cotton Trekking pants with folding
  • Waterproof and windproof pants

Head and Face:

  • Sun Hat
  • Wool or fleece hat
  • Headlight
  • Sunglass
  • Sunscreen 50
  • Face wipes and towel

List of Footwears:

  • Trekking Boats
  • ¾ Paris Preferably Cotton Socks
  • Crampon
  • One pair of extra Sport Shoes

Necessary Gears: 

  • Gaiters just in case snow
  • Gloves and Thick Gloves
  • Big rucksack above the 40 L
  • Waterproof Bag Cover
  • Rain Coat
  • Trekking Pole (if you needed)
  • Laundry Soap
  • Shampoo
  • Toothbrush
  • Toilet papers
  • Water peals
  • Bottle for drinking water
  • Pen and NoteBook
  • Copy and Tourist Guide Book
  • Camera
  • Battery charger
  • Memory card
  • Cell Phone and Charger
  • Money Wallet
  • Altimeters and Playing card

First aid Kid:

  • Diamox
  • Cotton bandages
  • Paracetamol
  • Painkillers
  • Loperamide to Control diarrhea (just in case).
  • Water purified tablets
  • Lozenges
  • Elastic bandages
  • Thermometer
  • Moleskin and sling.
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