Pokhara: Annapurna Circuit Trek with Tilicho Lake

What's included

• Vehicles pick up and drop off at international and domestic airports
• A highly experienced government-licensed guide and porter
• 1 porter provided for every 2 trekkers, with a maximum personal luggage allowance of 10 kg per trekker
• Meal options available for Vegetarian, Vegan, and Lactose-Free diets
• Bus Tickets
• Three meals a day (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner) during the trek
• Wages, accommodation, meals, gear, and medication for all the staff
• All Administrative expenses and government taxes
• All trekking permits required for the trip
• Assistance for emergency Rescue
• A participation Certificate
• Farewell dinner after the trip
• The trek covers parts of the Marsyangdi River Valley & the Kali Gandaki Valley.
• Tilicho Lake on this route sits at 4,919 m, one of the highest lakes in Nepal.
• Thorong La Pass reaches 5,416 m, one of the region’s highest trekking passes.
• Manang at 3,540 m is a recognized acclimatization village used by most trekkers.
• Poon Hill provides sunrise views of more than 20 peaks in clear weather.

What's not included

• International flight tickets
• Nepali entry visa fee
• All accommodation and meals in Kathmandu and Pokhara
• Personal expenses (hot shower, wifi, battery charge, cold drinks, alcohol, extra porters, shopping snacks, personal clothing & gear)
• Travel insurance
• Tips for guides and porters
• Excess Baggage Charges

Itinerary

1. Day 1 · Kathmandu to Jagat. Drive 11 hours covering 200 km from Kathmandu to Besisahar, then take a jeep to Jagat. Stay in a lodge at 1,300 meters with lunch and dinner included.
2. Day 2 · Jagat to Dharapani. Trek 6 hours for 15 km from Jagat to Dharapani. Stay at a lodge at 1,860 meters with breakfast, lunch, & dinner provided.
3. Day 3 · Dharapani to Chame. Walk 6 hours over 15 km from Dharapani to Chame. Sleep in a lodge at 2,650 meters with all meals included while following the Marsyangdi River valley.
4. Day 4 · Chame to Upper Pisang. Trek 5 hours for roughly 13 km from Chame to Upper Pisang. Stay in a lodge at 3,300 meters with breakfast, lunch, and dinner included.
5. Day 5 · Upper Pisang to Manang. Walk 7 hours covering 17.2 km between Upper Pisang and Manang. Stay in a lodge at 3,540 meters with all meals included while crossing villages like Braga.
6. Day 6 · Acclimatization in Manang. Spend the day acclimatizing at 3,540 meters in Manang. Stay in the same lodge with all meals provided while taking short hikes such as Gangapurna Lake or Ice Lake.
7. Day 7 · Manang to Siri Kharka. Trek 5 hours for 12 km from Manang to Siri Kharka. Stay in a lodge at 4,060 meters with meals included while passing Khangsar village and leading toward Tilicho Base Camp.
8. Day 8 · Siri Kharka to Tilicho Base Camp. Walk 4 hours over 8 km from Siri Kharka to Tilicho Base Camp. Stay in a lodge at 4,150 meters with all meals included.
9. Day 9 · Tilicho Lake and back to Siri Kharka. Hike 5–6 hours for 11 km to visit Tilicho Lake at 4,919 meters, then return to Siri Kharka. Stay in a lodge at 4,060 meters with meals included.
10. Day 10 · Siri Kharka to Ledar. Trek 4 hours covering 8.4 km from Siri Kharka to Ledar via Yak Kharka. Sleep in a lodge at 4,250 meters with breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
11. Day 11 · Ledar to Thorong High Camp. Walk 4 hours for 7 km from Ledar to Thorong High Camp. Stay in a lodge at 4,925 meters with meals included while preparing for the next day’s early-morning crossing of Thorong La Pass.
12. Day 12 · High Camp to Muktinath via Thorong La. Trek 7 hours for 15–16 km crossing Thorong La Pass and descending to Muktinath. Stay in a lodge at 3,760 meters with meals included.
13. Day 13 · Muktinath to Tatopani. Drive 7–8 hours across 90 km from Muktinath to Tatopani via Jomsom. Stay in a lodge at 1,200 meters with breakfast, lunch, and dinner included.
14. Day 14 · Tatopani to Ghorepani. Trek 7 hours for 15 km from Tatopani to Ghorepani. Stay in a lodge at 2,860 meters with meals included while moving through villages toward the popular viewpoint area.
15. Day 15 · Poon Hill, Birethanti, drive to Pokhara. Walk 3 hours for 14 km including a sunrise hike to Poon Hill, then continue to Birethanti and drive 3 hours to Pokhara. Overnight in Pokhara.
16. Day 16 · Pokhara to Kathmandu. Drive 7–8 hours covering 200 km from Pokhara to Kathmandu. Meals include a farewell dinner. Accommodation for this final night is not included, and an optional 25-minute flight is available at extra cost.