Annapurna Circuit with Tilicho Lake Trek

Top of the World Adventure is the only travel agency at Tribhuvan International Airport. After collecting your baggage, you will find our agency inside the international arrival terminal. Our airport staff will brief you about the trip and provide you with vouchers. You will then be transferred to your hotel from the arrival gate. In the evening, our trekking guide will meet you to check on and ensure your trekking equipment and other necessary items are available.

Your day starts with a local bus journey from Kathmandu to Besisahar, which takes approximately 7-8 hours. In Besisahar, your permits and TIMS will be checked. After the permit check, your guide will arrange a shared jeep to Jagat. Overnight at a local teahouse lodge in Jagat.

A wonderful walk with changing scenery and a range of gradients begins today. From Jagat, you will head across the river and ascend steeply to reach the ridge top high above. You will cross another suspension bridge before continuing up a narrow and beautiful valley, where many spectacular waterfalls flow after rain. Just before reaching Dharapani, you will enter a wide, flat valley with a long, silvery waterfall to the right. Dharapani is connected to the Manaslu trekking trail, offering beautiful views of Manaslu and more. Overnight at a teahouse lodge in Dharapani.

The journey continues with ups and downs to Chame (2,670 meters). You will find a stone entrance Chorten typical of the Tibetan-influenced villages from here northwards. Visit Bagarchhap (2,160 meters), which offers typical flat-roofed stone houses of local Tibetan design. The trail climbs to Tyanja (2,360 meters) and continues through the forest. As you reach Chame, the headquarters of the Manang district, you will be rewarded with fine views of Annapurna II and two small hot springs by the town. Overnight at a teahouse in Chame.

The day starts through a deep forest in a steep and narrow valley. You will cross two long bridges at the elevation of 2,910 meters and another bridge at 3,040 meters. From there, the view of the soaring Paungda Danda rock face begins to appear. The trail then climbs to Pisang, which sprawls between 3,200 meters and 3,300 meters. On the way, you will see stunning views of Kuntu Danta, Longyo Danda, Pisang Peak, and many other mountains of the Annapurna Range. Overnight at a teahouse in Upper Pisang.

Today, you will continue through the drier upper part of the Manang district, cut off from the full effect of the monsoon by the Annapurna Range. The people of this region look after yaks and raise crops for part of the year, besides enjoying special trading rights gained way back in 1784. Leaving Pisang, you will have alternate trails north and south of the Marsyangdi River, which meet up again at Mungji. The southern route by Hongde, with its airstrip at 3,325 meters, involves less climbing than the northern route via Ghyaru, though there are better views on the trail that follows the northern bank of the river. From Mungji, the trail continues past the picturesque but partially hidden village of Bryanga (3,475 meters) to nearby Manang (3,540 meters). Overnight at a teahouse in Manang.

Spend the day acclimatizing in Manang. Enjoy fine day walks and magnificent views around the village. The daytime is best for gaining altitude.

Today, you will start the second stage of your trek, as it is more than 3,500 meters. This day's trek is more physically demanding due to crossing uneven, landslide-prone paths. Along the way, you will see magnificent snow-capped mountains, including Tilicho Peak. You will trek to Tilicho Base Camp through a narrow path. Upon reaching Tilicho Base Camp via Srikharka, you will rest and prepare to explore Tilicho Lake the next day. Overnight at Tilicho Base Camp.

The most exciting and spectacular day of your trek will be exploring Tilicho Lake, the highest-elevation lake in the world. After breakfast at Tilicho Base Camp, you will start trekking to the lake, which takes around 4-5 hours to reach. The lake will be frozen in winter and cloudy in summer. The strong wind and excellent glacier views provide an amazing experience. From this lake, you will witness three major majestic peaks: Tilicho Peak, the Annapurna Range, and Nilgiri Mountain. After sightseeing around the lake, you will return to Srikharka for accommodation. Overnight in Srikharka.

Continue down the same route, passing various gumbas and monasteries like Tare Gumba. You will cross Khangar village and the Thorong River for some hours. After crossing the suspension bridge, you will reach Yak Kharka village, where you will spend the night. Overnight in Yak Kharka.

Leave Yak Kharka and make an ascent of nearly 2,000 meters to the Thorong La Pass. Climb steadily through Tenki, leaving the Marshyangdi Valley. Continue along the Jarsang Khola Valley to reach Thorong Phedi (4,450 meters), where the vegetation becomes sparse. Overnight in Thorong Phedi.

Begin your journey from Thorong Phedi, located at the foot of the 5,416-meter Thorong La Pass. The climb is steep but regularly used and easy to follow. However, altitude and snow may pose challenges. It takes about four hours to climb to the pass, marked by Chortens and prayer flags. At the top, you will be rewarded with magnificent views of the Annapurna Range, Dhaulagiri, Nilgiri Himal, and Thorong Peak. After enjoying the views, descend towards Muktinath. Overnight in Muktinath.

Today, you will leave Muktinath for Jomsom, a town located at an altitude of about 2,720 meters in the Mustang District. It extends over both banks of the Kali Gandaki River, where you will find rocks holy to Hindus called "Saligram." The soaring peaks of Dhaulagiri and Nilgiri form a stunning backdrop. As the district headquarters, Jomsom is primarily an administrative and commercial center, with government officials and merchants mingling with the residents, known as Thakali. Nearby is Jomsom Airport, which offers occasional flights to Pokhara. Overnight in Jomsom.

After breakfast, you will catch a local bus to Tatopani via Marpha and Ghasa. The bus journey takes about 4-5 hours. Upon reaching Tatopani, you can take a relaxing bath in the natural hot springs. Afterward, return to the lodge, explore the area, and get a good night's sleep in preparation for the next day's drive to Pokhara. Overnight in Tatopani.

The drive from Tatopani to Pokhara by local bus takes around 3-4 hours, passing through Beni and Baglung. You will reach Pokhara by midday. Spend the afternoon relaxing by the lakeside and exploring the area. Overnight in a 3-star hotel in Pokhara.

After breakfast, take a tourist bus to Kathmandu. The journey takes about 7 hours. Upon reaching Kathmandu, you can go shopping and buy some souvenirs. Prepare for your final departure. Overnight in a 3-star hotel in Kathmandu.

According to your flight schedule, our team will drop you off at the airport for your onward destination.