12-Day Annapurna Circuit Trek and Tilicho with Guide
Begin your journey with a scenic drive from Kathmandu to Besisahar and onward to Chame, where pine forests, rivers, and mountain views welcome you into the Annapurna region.…
- Adventure
- Pisang
- Duration: 288 hours
- From USD 1,200
- Concierge-confirmed
What's included
- Airport Pick up & Drop Transportation by private vehicle
- 01 Night hotel accommodation on 3-star hotel in Pokhara.
- 12 nights during Trekking on sharing basis.
- A professional English-speaking trekking guide for the whole tour.
- Accommodation in normal tea house, lodge and Home-stay during Trekking.
- AP Meal plan (Breakfast, lunch, dinner) during trekking.
- All costs for a staff (A First Aid and Eco trained & Government licensed holder English Speaking guide and one Porter for two pax while on trek)
- Salary, equipment, transportation & Insurance of trekking staff.
- Tourist Bus from Pokhara – Kathmandu.
- All permits.
- TIMS
- First aids kit
- Travel & Rescue arrangements.
- All government taxes.
- Shared Jeep from Jomsom – Pokhara.
- Shared Jeep from Kathmandu – Besisahar.
- Tourist Sofa bus from Pokhara – Kathmandu.
- Marvel at the turquoise waters of Tilicho Lake, one of the world's highest
- Trek through the Annapurna region, passing through forests and villages
- Cross the Thorong La Pass and enjoy panoramic views of the Himalayas
What's not included
- International Airfare
- Travel Insurance
- Personal spending money.
- Client's insurance, Items of personal nature i.e. Soft/hard drinks, Tips etc.
- Expenses incurred due to mishaps, landslide, strikes, political unrest etc. In such case extra will be charged as per actual.
- Anything that is not included on the inclusion section.
Itinerary
- Day 1 · Drive from Kathmandu to Chame (Drive 10 hrs). Distance: ~220 km Scenic countryside drive Overnight: Chame
- Day 2 · Chame ➜ Upper Pisang. (3,300m) Trek: 5–6 hrs | Distance: 14 km Trail: Beautiful rock formations & prayer walls Highlights: Swargadwari cliffs, Pisang monastery
- Day 3 · Upper Pisang ➜ Manang. (3,540m) Trek: 6 hrs | Distance: 17 km Trail: Choose High-route via Ghyaru & Ngawal for best views Highlights: Annapurna III, Tilicho Peak, Gangapurna Glacier Overnight: Manang
- Day 4 · Acclimatization Day. Highlights: Cultural museum, bakeries, panoramic valley views Purpose: Adapt to high altitude
- Day 5 · Manang ➜ Khangsar. (3,734m) Trek: 3–4 hrs | Distance: 9 km Trail: Off-shoot path through Tibetan villages Highlights: Monasteries, yak herds Overnight: Khangsar
- Day 6 · Khangsar ➜ Tilicho Base Camp. (4,150m) Trek: 5–6 hrs | Distance: 10 km Trail: Narrow cliff sections, landslide-prone areas Highlights: Amazing views of Tilicho Peak Overnight: Base Camp (cold & windy)
- Day 7 · Tilicho Lake. (4,919m) ➜ Return to Base Camp ➜ Khangsar Hike to Lake: 3–4 hrs up | 2–3 hrs down Total Distance: 10–12 km | 7–8 hrs round Highlights: One of the highest lakes in the world Deep blue water surrounded by high walls of ice Return to Khangsar for better acclimatization
- Day 8 · Khangsar ➜ Yak Kharka. (4,050m) Trek: 4 hrs | Distance: 9 km Trail: Rocky pasturelands, yaks grazing Highlights: Annapurna IV views
- Day 9 · Yak Kharka ➜ Thorong Phedi. (4,450m) Trek: 4–5 hrs | Distance: 8 km Trail: Gradual uphill, trek slowly Highlights: High mountain atmosphere
- Day 10 · Thorong Phedi ➜ Thorong La Pass. (5,416m) ➜ Muktinath (3,760m) Trek: 8–9 hrs | Distance: 15 km Start: 3–4 AM (avoid high winds) Long downhill to Mustang terrain Overnight: Muktinath – sacred Hindu/Buddhist shrine
- Day 11 · Drive from Muktinath ➜ Pokhara. (920m) (7hrs Drive) Highlights: Apple orchards in Kagbeni area
- Day 12 · Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu. (7hrs) Trek ends — hotel check-in & celebration!
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Guided Trek
USD 1,200 · ≈ NPR 1,62,000 · Per Person · Required
Full Board (Per Person)
USD 180 · ≈ NPR 24,300 · Per Person
Add lunch + dinner with the activity
Private English Guide
USD 360 · ≈ NPR 48,600 · Per Booking
Dedicated guide for your group
Adventure Insurance (Per Person)
USD 9.00 · ≈ NPR 1,215 · Per Person
Optional cover for medical evacuation up to USD 25,000
USD 1,200
≈ NPR 1,62,000
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Package details
Adventure- Concierge-confirmed
- Free cancellation up to 24h
- Duration
- 288 hours
- Group size
- Up to 10
- Meeting point
- Designated meeting point in Pisang
Itinerary
12 days · tap any day to expandDrive from Kathmandu to Chame (Drive 10 hrs)
Distance: ~220 km Scenic countryside drive Overnight: Chame
About 12-Day Annapurna Circuit Trek and Tilicho with Guide
Begin your journey with a scenic drive from Kathmandu to Besisahar and onward to Chame, where pine forests, rivers, and mountain views welcome you into the Annapurna region. From Chame to Pisang, follow a trail through forests and gorges with close-up views of Annapurna II and Pisang Peak. The route to Manang delivers wide Himalayan panoramas and traditional hillside villages.
After an acclimatization day exploring Gangapurna Lake and the ancient Manang settlement, the trail leads toward the quieter highlands of Srikharaka. Narrow ridges and rugged cliffs guide you to Tilicho Base Camp, followed by an early ascent to Tilicho Lake—one of the world’s highest and most stunning turquoise lakes. Rejoin the main circuit and trek through yak pastures to Yak Kharka and onward to Thorong Phedi.
Crossing Thorong La Pass offers dramatic 360° mountain views before descending into the sacred town of Muktinath. Finally, drive from Muktinath to Pokhara and then back to Kathmandu Day 01: Drive from Kathmandu to Chame (Drive 10 hrs) Distance: ~220 km Scenic countryside drive Overnight: Chame Day 02: Chame ➜ Upper Pisang (3,300m) Trek: 5–6 hrs | Distance: 14 km Trail: Beautiful rock formations & prayer walls Highlights: Swargadwari cliffs, Pisang monastery Day 03: Upper Pisang ➜ Manang (3,540m) Trek: 6 hrs | Distance: 17 km Trail: Choose High-route via Ghyaru & Ngawal for best views Highlights: Annapurna III, Tilicho Peak, Gangapurna Glacier Overnight: Manang Day 04: Acclimatization Day – Explore Manang Highlights: Cultural museum, bakeries, panoramic valley views Purpose: Adapt to high altitude Day 05: Manang ➜ Khangsar (3,734m) Trek: 3–4 hrs | Distance: 9 km Trail: Off-shoot path through Tibetan villages Highlights: Monasteries, yak herds Overnight: Khangsar Day 06: Khangsar ➜ Tilicho Base Camp (4,150m) Trek: 5–6 hrs | Distance: 10 km Trail: Narrow cliff sections, landslide-prone areas Highlights: Amazing views of Tilicho Peak Overnight: Base Camp (cold & windy) Day 07: Tilicho Lake (4,919m) ➜ Return to Base Camp ➜ Khangsar Hike to Lake: 3–4 hrs up | 2–3 hrs down Total Distance: 10–12 km | 7–8 hrs round Highlights: One of the highest lakes in the world Deep blue water surrounded by high walls of ice Return to Khangsar for better acclimatization Day 08: Khangsar ➜ Yak Kharka (4,050m) Trek: 4 hrs | Distance: 9 km Trail: Rocky pasturelands, yaks grazing Highlights: Annapurna IV views Day 09: Yak Kharka ➜ Thorong Phedi (4,450m) Trek: 4–5 hrs | Distance: 8 km Trail: Gradual uphill, trek slowly Highlights: High mountain atmosphere Day 10: Thorong Phedi ➜ Thorong La Pass (5,416m) ➜ Muktinath (3,760m) Trek: 8–9 hrs | Distance: 15 km Start: 3–4 AM (avoid high winds) Long downhill to Mustang terrain Overnight: Muktinath – sacred Hindu/Buddhist shrine Day 11: Drive from Muktinath ➜ Pokhara (920m) (7hrs Drive) Highlights: Apple orchards in Kagbeni area Day 12: Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu (7hrs) Trek ends — hotel check-in & celebration!
What's included
- Airport Pick up & Drop Transportation by private vehicle
- 01 Night hotel accommodation on 3-star hotel in Pokhara.
- 12 nights during Trekking on sharing basis.
- A professional English-speaking trekking guide for the whole tour.
- Accommodation in normal tea house, lodge and Home-stay during Trekking.
- AP Meal plan (Breakfast, lunch, dinner) during trekking.
- All costs for a staff (A First Aid and Eco trained & Government licensed holder English Speaking guide and one Porter for two pax while on trek)
- Salary, equipment, transportation & Insurance of trekking staff.
- Tourist Bus from Pokhara – Kathmandu.
- All permits.
- TIMS
- First aids kit
- Travel & Rescue arrangements.
- All government taxes.
- Shared Jeep from Jomsom – Pokhara.
- Shared Jeep from Kathmandu – Besisahar.
- Tourist Sofa bus from Pokhara – Kathmandu.
- Marvel at the turquoise waters of Tilicho Lake, one of the world's highest
- Trek through the Annapurna region, passing through forests and villages
- Cross the Thorong La Pass and enjoy panoramic views of the Himalayas
- Explore the sacred town of Muktinath, a pilgrimage site for Hindus and Buddhists
- Enjoy a scenic drive from Kathmandu to Besisahar and onward to Chame
What's not included
- International Airfare
- Travel Insurance
- Personal spending money.
- Client's insurance, Items of personal nature i.e. Soft/hard drinks, Tips etc.
- Expenses incurred due to mishaps, landslide, strikes, political unrest etc. In such case extra will be charged as per actual.
- Anything that is not included on the inclusion section.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about 12-Day Annapurna Circuit Trek and Tilicho with Guide in Pisang — duration, what's included, meeting point, and cancellation.
How long does 12-Day Annapurna Circuit Trek and Tilicho with Guide take?
Approximately 288 hours.
How much does 12-Day Annapurna Circuit Trek and Tilicho with Guide cost?
From USD 1,200 per participant (≈ NPR 1,62,000). Final price depends on date, group size, and any add-ons.
What's included in 12-Day Annapurna Circuit Trek and Tilicho with Guide?
Airport Pick up & Drop Transportation by private vehicle; 01 Night hotel accommodation on 3-star hotel in Pokhara.; 12 nights during Trekking on sharing basis.; A professional English-speaking trekking guide for the whole tour.; Accommodation in normal tea house, lodge and Home-stay during Trekking.; AP Meal plan (Breakfast, lunch, dinner) during trekking.; All costs for a staff (A First Aid and Eco trained & Government licensed holder English Speaking guide and one Porter for two pax while on trek); Salary, equipment, transportation & Insurance of trekking staff.; Tourist Bus from Pokhara – Kathmandu.; All permits..
What's not included in 12-Day Annapurna Circuit Trek and Tilicho with Guide?
International Airfare; Travel Insurance; Personal spending money.; Client's insurance, Items of personal nature i.e. Soft/hard drinks, Tips etc.; Expenses incurred due to mishaps, landslide, strikes, political unrest etc. In such case extra will be charged as per actual.; Anything that is not included on the inclusion section..
Can I book 12-Day Annapurna Circuit Trek and Tilicho with Guide through Yatra For Fun?
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Is 12-Day Annapurna Circuit Trek and Tilicho with Guide refundable if my plans change?
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How do I pay for 12-Day Annapurna Circuit Trek and Tilicho with Guide?
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What should I bring to 12-Day Annapurna Circuit Trek and Tilicho with Guide?
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Is 12-Day Annapurna Circuit Trek and Tilicho with Guide suitable for kids or seniors?
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Free cancellation up to 24 hours
Cancel free of charge up to 24 hours before the start time. Weather-dependent activities reschedule to the next safe slot at no charge.
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