Annapurna Circuit with Tilicho Lake Trek

Welcome to the country of the Himalayas. Welcome you at Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu. Uma Holidays Travels & Tours airport representative will be waiting for your arrival with a placard of our company outside the airport terminal. From the airport, you will be transferred to the hotel by a private tourist vehicle. Depending on your flight time and activities we will be joining for a cultural dinner at a typical Nepali restaurant. After enjoying a Nepalese dinner we head back to the hotel for overnight stay.

Your guide will pick up you from the hotel in the morning then we will drive to Machhapokhari Bus Park to catch our local bus to Bhulbhule. The drive to Bhulbhule is a scenic experience through small settlements around the sides of the Nepalese highway. The drive takes about 7 to 8 hours from Kathmandu. On the way to Bhulbhule, we will have the first glimpse of Mt. Himalchuli Peak. Passing through small villages like Samdi, Chanute, Sera, and Khudi we will reach a small town near the bank called Bhulbhule. overnight stay at the teahouse.

From Bhulbhule, we start our trek to Chamje. we will have lunch at Bahundanda. we would trek along the steep and slippery trail running through paddy fields; trail ascends through the rhododendron forest to Chamje. overnight stay at the teahouse.

After having breakfast, we start our trek with the rocky trail following the Marsyandi River progressively uphill to Tal at 1700m, the first village in the Manang district. We will trek through the extensive, flat valley, then ascends a stone staircase to 1860m. The journey continues to Dharapani at 1890m where we find a stone entrance Chorten typical of the Tibetan villages from here we head to Bagarchhap for 45 minutes walk. overnight stay at the teahouse.

After having breakfast we follow the rocky trail climbs to Timang at 2360m, then continues trek through the dense forest near the river, to Kopar at 2590m. Approaching Chame, the headquarters of the Manang district, we are rewarded by the spectacular views of Mount Annapurna II and two small hot springs by the town. We will spend our night at the teahouse.

From Chame, We start our day walking through a dense forested steep and narrow valley, then we cross a river on a long bridge at 2910m. We then cross another bridge at 3040m, where we can see the majestic view of the towering Paungda Danda rock face begins to appear. From there, the trail climbs to Pisang, 3200m. overnight stay at the teahouse.

Leaving upper Pisang, the upper trail enters pine grooves to reveal views of the small turquoise lake. The path does a dogleg through the charming village, passing with views of painted Mandalas and dragon mouth spouts. Walking through the fields of grazing Yak and a wide variety of crops. It is a large Tibetan settlement that provides good views of Annapurna II/III/IV, Gangapurna, and Tarkekang. Stay overnight at teahouse.

Today we spend a second night in the Manang village to acclimatize to the higher elevations you will encounter towards the Thorong La Pass. Take advice from the Himalayan Rescue Association of Nepal and observe the spectacular views of the Himalaya nearby. There are great views of the milky blue glacier lake at the foot of spectacular Gangapurna icefall and traditional stone buildings. we stay overnight at the teahouse.

After having breakfast, we will trek through the western gates and follow the path down to the river. Crossing the river, we will continue walking on its southern side of the river through coniferous forests. After reaching the Kangsar Village, we will climb up further Siri Kharka and pass a monastery on the way. The uphill walk could be tiring but we will have the Gungang Himal and Chulu Peak in the backdrop to keep us company. overnight stay at the teahouse.

After having breakfast, The trail from Siri Kharka to Tilicho Base Camp isn’t very steep up or physically strenuous, it could be exhausting as we will trek through the narrow trails in a loose scree and landslides area. The trail goes through the middle of the landslide area where we can see impressive rock formations along the path. Overnight stay at the Tilicho Base Camp (4,150m

Today early in the morning we hike up to Tilicho Lake, the trail continues to pester along the side of the Himalaya in a gradual steep incline before reaching the watershed. On the way to Tilicho Lake, we can enjoy yaks and deer grazing along our path. On the other side is the Tilicho Lake, a large magnificent lake nestled at the foot of the north face of the Tilicho Peak. The lake was referred to by the leader of the French expedition team as ‘The Great Ice Lake’. This Lake also holds an important place for the Hindus as this sacred lake is featured in one of the holiest texts of the Hindus, The Ramayana. After spending some time at the beautiful lake, we will trek back to Siri Kharka for overnight stay.

From Siri Kharka, We will descend towards the Khangsar Village today. On the way, we will trek through Tare Gumba- a thousand-year-old monastery which is very important to the local people there. Upon reaching the Khangsar Village, we can see that it is unhabituated except for occasional herders during festival times. Following a rock wall out of Khangsar, we will trek further until we reach a seasonal bridge in the Thorang Khola valley. After crossing the river, we will hike for a while to a plateau. Next, we will be walking until we reach Yak Kharka. overnight stay in teahouse.

We will follow the trail climbs along the east bank of the Jarsang Khola, then trek down to the river and crosses the stream on a wooden bridge at 4310m. Sometime we will able to see Blue sheep and even snow leopard. The crow-like bird choughs, large lamer glaciers, and Himalayan griffons circle you overhead. overnight stay in Thoring Phedi at teahouse.

Today very early in the morning we start our trek the trail becomes steep immediately after leaving Thorung Phedi, switchbacking up moraines and following rocky ridges as it ascends to the Thorung La pass (5416m). You can see the long Great Barrier ridge, Tibet like region of Manang, as well as the Mt. Annapurnas, Mt. Gangapurna and the heavily glaciated peak of Khatung Kang (6484m). After spending a some time at the pass, The trail descends crossing meadows steeply down to Muktinath, one of the most important pilgrimage sites for both Hindus and Buddhists. we stay overnight at Muktinath.

Leaving Muktinath, it will be our last trekking day. Jomson is the beginning and end of many treks and also getaway to Upper Mustang. Ending the trek in this place offers the possibility to have a scenic drive and flight above the Himalaya. Overnight stay at the hotel.

The 6-7 hours journey to Pokhara will allow us time to take in the views. On arrival at Pokhara, we will drop you back at your hotel.

After enjoying the sunrise, boating, or traveling to some popular tourist destinations in Pokhara, we will drive back to Kathmandu for 6 to 7 hours. overnight stay at Hotel.

On your last day of the Annapurna Circuit with Tilicho Lake Trip, we will drop you off at Tribhuvan International Airport. We would like to welcome you again to visit our Himalaya country to explore more of the hidden treasures of our nation.