From Kathmandu: 18-Day Annapurna Circuit & Tilicho Lake Trek

What's included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Guide
• Full meals
• Accommodation
• Annapurna Conservation Area permit
• First aid kit
• See Tilicho Lake (altitude of 4,919), one of the highest lakes in the world
• Admire stunning mountain views at Thorong La Pass, the highest point of the trek
• Take in panoramic views of the Annapurna Ghorepani at Poon Hill a popular detour
• Trek through lush forests, diverse landscapes and lots of traditional villages
• Experience authentic Nepalese culture, warm hospitality, and tasty local food

What's not included

• Any other food
• Drinks

Itinerary

1. Day 1 · Drive from Kathmandu to Besishahar & Trek To Chame. (2,710m). Start early morning drive from Kathmandu to Besishahar, Trek to Chame, through beautiful waterfalls and lush forests.
2. Day 2 · Trek to Pisang. (3,300m). Start with a steep climb through dense forests of pine and rhododendron trees, passing through the village of Bratang and arriving at Pisang.
3. Day 3 · Trek to Manang. (3,540m). Pass through Ghyaru and Ngawal villages and visit Braga before arriving in Manang for an overnight stay.
4. Day 4 · Rest day in Manang. Explore the village of Manang and take short hikes around the area to acclimatize to the high altitude.
5. Day 5 · Trek to Khangsar. (3,734m). Pass through the Tilicho Lake trail and reach Khangsar for an overnight stay.
6. Day 6 · Trek to Tilicho Base Camp. (4,200m). Pass through steep and rocky terrain towards the Tilicho Base Camp for an overnight stay in a tented camp.
7. Day 7 · Visit Tilicho Lake. (4,919m) and back to Base Camp. A day reserved for visiting the beautiful Tilicho Lake and trekking back to the Base Camp for an overnight stay.
8. Day 8 · Trek to Yak Kharka. (4,000m). Descend towards Yak Kharka, passing through scenic landscapes and offering stunning views of the Annapurna range.
9. Day 9 · Trek to Thorong Phedi. (4,450m). Pass through the village of Ledar before arriving in Thorong Phedi for an overnight stay.
10. Day 10 · Trek to Muktinath. (3,800m) via Thorong La Pass (5,416m). A challenging day trekking through Thorong La Pass, the highest point of the trek at 5,416m, before arriving in Muktinath.
11. Day 11 · Visit to Muktinath temple in the morning, followed by a descent to Jomsom. (2,700m) for an overnight stay in a guesthouse.
12. Day 12 · Marpha to Kalopani. (2,530m). Pass through Tukuche and enjoy stunning views of Dhaulagiri and Nilgiri mountains before reaching Kalopani.
13. Day 13 · Kalopani to Tatopani. (1,200m). Trek through waterfalls and lush forests to reach Tatopani, known for its natural hot springs.
14. Day 14 · Tatopani to Ghorepani. (2,860m). Trek through Shikha and Chitre to reach Ghorepani.
15. Day 15 · Hike to Poon Hill. (3,210m) and trek to Tadapani (2,630m). Early morning hike to Poon Hill for a stunning sunrise view, then trek back to Ghorepani and continue towards Tadapani.
16. Day 16 · Tadapani to Ghandruk. (1,940m). Trek through lush forests of rhododendron and oak trees to reach the beautiful Gurung village of Ghandruk.
17. Day 17 · Ghandruk to Nayapul. (1,070m) and drive back to Pokhara (820m). Descend towards Nayapul and drive back to Pokhara.
18. Day 18 · Pokhara to Kathmandu. Drive back to Kathmandu and end the trip.