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Trip Overview

Nepal's most popular trekking Annapurna circuit including Tilicho Lake trek starts from Kathmandu to besisahar is 175 km in road distance and besisahar to dharapani is about 45 km. The total road distance from Kathmandu to dharapani is about 220 km and takes almost 8–9 hours’ drive. The Annapurna circuit trekking distance from Dharapani to Muktinath is approximately 125 km.

During Annapurna circuit trek, you will experience the real mountain lifestyle of Nepalese people, Hindu and Buddhist culture, terrace farming, waterfalls, beautiful landscape, and when you go higher up, then you will enjoy the stunning mountains views, glaciers, ice falls, Buddhist monasteries, Muktinath Temple and Tilicho lake is one of the highest lakes in the world, situated at 4919 meters from sea level in Manang district. Similarly, Muktinath to Pokhara is about 5-6 hours jeep drive through the Kaligandaki valley, jomsom and the original home village of Thakali people. Tatopani, the natural hot spring.

Annapurna Circuit and Tilicho Trek costs start from USD 73 to USD 129 per day per person depending on the number of pax booked the trip. The Annapurna circuit and Tilicho Lake trek cost includes a trekking permit, Annapurna conservation fee, transportation, accommodation, food, hotel in Kathmandu and Pokhara as per plan. Guide and porter with their food and salary.

Below is our day to day Itinerary of the Tilicho and Annapurna Circuit Trek 15 days.

Itineraries

Day 01

Arrival in Kathmandu

A representative from Guide for Nepal Pvt. Ltd. will heartily welcome to you in Tribhuvan international (TIA) airport 1370 meter from sea level in any time of your arrival and help you transfer to hotel at Thamel. Kathmandu is capital city of Nepal and it is normally busy during the day. It is about 15-25 minutes’ drive from airport to Thamel. It depends on your arrival time and traffic. You might have some time to explore Thamel or visit some important place in Kathmandu city and final preparation for Trekking from next day.

Day 02

Kathmandu to Dharapani

After breakfast in your hotel first day journey start from Kathmandu to Besisahar by private vehicle driving about 175 km via Prithivi high way. Besisahar to Dharapani 1860-meter is about 43 km drive throw off road. Kathmandu to dharapani is about 218 km takes almost 7-8 hours.

Day 3

Dharapani to Chame

First day of Annapurna circuit trek start from Dharapani following marsyangdi river valley, passing danakyu, timang village, thanchok and koto village where the nar-phu trek is starts. Trek from dharapani to chame is gradually uphill and some place is step up to timang village. Timang is good place for tea/coffee or lunch break it depends on your time. From timang the rest trail is more easier following motor road to Chame 2713-meter. Dharapani to chame takes about 6-7 hours, ascending almost 850 meters for roughly 16 km in distance. Chame is headquarters of manang district where all the local government office, small hospital, public and private boarding school are located.

Day 4

Chame to Pisang

Trek starts after breakfast from Chame just crossing marsyangdi river and following continue from other side throw talekhu – bratang apple garden. You might taste some local apple pie, apple cider and many other local products from apple. Trek is gradually up to dhukur pokhari throw some pine forest. Dhukur pokhari is the only lunch break option for most trekkers. Last part after lunch is 1-2 hours easy walk to Pisang 3185-meter. There is option to stay in upper pisang or lower pisang. Both places are nice, upper pisang might better for view and lower can be better to sleep in lower altitude. Normally chame to pisang is 14 km and ascending almost 500-meter, the average time is 6-7 hours.

Day 5

Pisang to Manang

There are two option trails from pisang to go manang village 3540-meter. The main normal trail go throw humde airport takes 4-6 hours to reach manang village. This trail is more recommended for slow and easy walking trekkers. Other upper trail throws ghyaru and ngawal village better for views takes 6-8 hours to reach manang village. Upper route is just recommendable for fit, fast and strong person to walking at that altitude reach from pisang to manang in one day. Pisang to manang is roughly 15 km throw humde airport and 19 km throw ngawal village.

Day 6

Acclimatization Day

This extra day at Manang is specially for acclimatize your body at that altitude but you still can do some short activities around Manang village. Chongkor view point and Gangapurna glacier lake is better place for few hours hike before lunch due to normally clear weather in the morning time. You can visit to clinic to listen about AMS talk in the afternoon.

Day 7

Manang to Tilicho Base Camp

Trek starts after breakfast in your lodge at manang then walking above 3500-meter until we cross thorong la pass for few nights including Tilicho Base camp 4150-meter. The trek from Manang to shree kharka is mostly gradual uphill passing khangsar village. After lunch break at shree kharka the trail goes some up and down crossing some dry landslide area. That area is always risk of rock falling down. You just walk in a bit distance each other and keep watch up while you are crossing landslide part. Manang to tilicho base camp is about 15km faraway and it takes 6-7 hours ascending 600 meters. Stay warm and hydrated, eat and drink properly.

Day 8

Tilicho Base Camp – Tilicho Lake – Shree Kharka

Wake up early and be ready at mentioned time to start your hike to tilicho Lake 4919 meters about 6 km far away from Tilicho Base camp to Tilicho lake. It is almost 775 meters ascending takes 3-4 hours. After some time in tilicho lake you back same way down to Tilicho Base camp for some hot lunch then walk back to shree kharka for another 1-2 hours. today will be long day trek with breathtaking views.

Day 9

Shree Kharka to Yak Kharka

Take a hot breakfast and start your trek to Yak Kharka 4195-meter to join in Annapurna circuit trail. Trek from shree kharka to yak kharka is some uphill, downhill and some easy flat takes 5-6 hours and total distance is about 14km. you will enjoy the beautiful view of Annapurna range, tilicho peak, manang valley, chulu peaks range and other views.

Day 10

Yak Kharka to Phedi

Yak Kharka to Phedi 4430-meter is just 7km you can finish before lunch normally takes 4-5 hours. When you reach phedi take any hot drinks as you like, eat a lunch properly, stay warm and hydrated. You can have a good rest in the afternoon but don’t go for deep sleep during the day.

Day 11

Phedi – Thorong La Pass - Muktinath

Today is the big day to cross Thorong-La Pass, 5416 meters and descending all the way down to Mukthinath 3802 meters. So, wake up early morning on mentioned time with all necessary equipment and make sure to carry some dry food/chocolate bar, enough water. Take some hot breakfast before you leave lodge and start your trek as soon as possible to reach top on time before worse windy and cloudy. It is almost 1000 meters ascent from thorong phedi to thorong la pass and more than 1600 meters descent from thorong la pass to muktinath. The total distance from thorong phedi to muktinath is 15 km. this big day might need 7-10 hours. Muktinath is very important scared place for both Hindu and Buddhist and also popular for tourist as well. You can visit muktinath temple on the way down or tomorrow early morning if you have enough time before start your trek.

Day 12

Muktinath to Pokhara

Mukthinath to Pokhara is about 5-6 hours jeep drive through Kaligandaki valley passing, jomsom, Tatopani the natural hot spring. you can spend afternoon and evening exploring lake side, Pokhara.

Day 13

Pokhara to Kathmandu

You can have breakfast as program and be ready to back Kathmandu on time as per planned to reach airport one hour before flight time and Pokhara to Kathmandu flight time is 25 minutes.

Day 14

Back to country

If your flight time is late afternoon or evening, you can visit some place in Kathmandu your own or if you need help, we can provide guide and vehicle on extra charge. Otherwise, be ready at hotel on time as per your flight details to catch international flight. A Representative from Guide for Nepal Pvt Ltd will arrange transportation and drop you in Tribhuvan international (TIA) airport and good bye for this time wishing safe journey back to home.

 

Cost Includes:

• Arrival & Departure Transport By private Car/Van /Bus as per group size.
• Two-night hotel in Kathmandu in twin share bed room with breakfast.
• One-night hotel in Pokhara in twin share bed room with breakfast.
• Ten-night normal accommodation in trek.
• Three meals, three cups of hot drinks during the trekking, (breakfast, lunch, dinner).
• Seasonal fresh fruits as dessert.
• Welcome drinks and farewell dinner.
• Kathmandu to Besisahar by private transportation.
• Besisahar to Dharapani private local jeep.
• Muktinath to Pokhara private local jeep drive.
• Pokhara-Kathmandu Flight for clients and guide.
• Muktinath-Kathmandu ground transportation for porter.
• Normal Accommodation in Tea House during the Trekking.
• Porter with Insurance. (01 Porter for 02 People).
• An English-Speaking Trekking Guide, Government Licensed Holder.
• Trekking starting/ending points by  jeep/van/Bus as per group size.
• Very basic First Aid kit.
• Sleeping bag and company duffel bag during the trek if need.
• Trekking permit (Annapurna Conservation fee). TIMS.
• Insurance for guide and porter.
• Accommodation, salary, food for guide and porter.

Cost Excludes:

• International Air fare.
• Nepal Visa fee.
• Extra activities in Kathmandu and Pokhara.
• Your personal expenses.
• Drinks, Dessert, bar bill and extra food in trekking.
• Hot shower, hot water, battery charge, WIFI.
• Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu and Pokhara.
• Hotel in Kathmandu / Pokhara and all other expenses if you come early from trek.
• Hotel in Kathmandu / Pokhara and all other expenses if you stay longer than plan.
• All the expenses if you quit trip on half way.
• Your Travel Insurance and rescue for emergency case.
• Tipping for guide, porter and driver.
• All extra expenses as per unexpected situation (flight delay/cancelled, landslide, weather, strike).
• All the things which are not mentioned in included items.

Useful Information:

• Read about area where you are trekking soon.
• Read about weather forecast.
• Read about culture, religion.
• Make sure are you physically fit for trek/tour.
• Double check all the trekking equipment before you start trek.
• Make sure all gadget is ready/full charged and well dress before start birding tour.
• If you have brand new trekking boots, use at least few times before trek.
• Check your flight ticket, trekking permit and other necessary documents before start trek.
• Read and be clear with your program in details before you start your tour.
• Better ask permission before taking photograph of someone during the tour.
• Better not encourage street dog to follow you/group by giving food.
• Better not encourage children to beg by giving money/candy.
• Respect local culture.
• Listen your tour Guide.
• Follow rule and regulations while you are trekking in national park/conservation area.
• Eat and drink properly, stay hydrated, read your body and listen AMS alerts while you are in the mountain/trekking.
• Check your Guide and porter are also fit and fine or not.