Tilicho Lake Annapurna Semi Circuit Trekking

About the Trip

Overview

Introduction:

Tilicho Lake and Annapurna Semi Circuit Trekking an adventure of two week time frame that leads you to enjoy spectacular scenery of unique contrast of landscapes and high peaks that keeps leaves you awe-stricken. Tilicho Lake and Annapurna Semi Circuit Trekking where you will be in the midst of Annapurna and Chulu range of peaks, as walk progress crossing high Thorang-la pass with Dhaulagiri and southern Annapurna, truly a great walk with constant views of mountains that never ceases till treks ends at beautiful Pokhara. Tilicho Lake and Annapurna Semi Circuit with Nepal High Point will be an enjoyable adventure as this walk covers most of the wonderful and scenic sides of Annapurna and taking short flight from Jomsom in the end of the journey. Starting Tilicho Lake and Annapurna Semi Circuit Trekking taking an overland drive from Kathmandu towards Nepal Mid West around low warmer valley where trek begins following raging Marysangdi River upstream into cooler alpine areas filled with serene woodland of tall rhododendron-oaks and pine tree lines and nice country farm villages. As walk progress exploring local culture of Manang villages enriched with age-old heritage attached with Buddhism religion and culture heading into scenic Manang valley enclosed by array of peaks with Annapurna range in the south with Chulus in the north includes Manaslu Mountains towards east direction. Finally reaching into main Manang villages with time for side walk and excursion on rest days with charming views where our route leaves the main trail of Annapurna Circuit heading into hidden areas at picturesque country within beautiful Tilicho Lake. At Tilicho Lake enjoy spectacular scenery of mountains and its emerald colored lake, where walk leads back on the main trails to cross over Thorang-la pass to reach at lower Mustang areas at holy Muktinath, a place with temple dedicated to lord Vishnu (one of the main three gods of Hindu religion). From here down at Kaligandaki River valley to reach at Jomsom, headquarter and main town of Mustang areas and home of Thakali people, situated on old Trans Himalayan Caravan and Salt Trade route of Nepal and Tibet, at Jomsom ending our adventure taking a scenic, short flight to reach at Pokhara, a renowned touristic spot in whole Himalaya blessed with natural beauty of mountains and lakes. Pokhara the right and perfect place to complete our great adventure after a wonderful experience on Tilicho Lake and Annapurna Semi Circuit Trekking with excellent services of Nepal High Point Trekking.

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Day to Day Itinerary

Day 01

Arrival in Kathmandu and transfer to hotel.
On reaching at Kathmandu international airport received by Nepal High Point staff and guide with warm welcome then transfer to your hotel in centre of Kathmandu city, after getting refreshed in your rooms join for group briefing regarding your stay in Nepal, where guides will provide information of the trek-local lodge- hotels-culture and other necessary information related to this trekking.

Day 02

Free day in Kathmandu trek preparation with optional tour around world heritage sites.
In Kathmandu, a free day preparation for Tilicho Lake and Annapurna Semi Circuit trekking with optional sightseeing around Kathmandu, as the valley is steeped with many world heritage sites and important monuments and religious-historical sites.

Day 03

Drive to Dharapani1, 860 m- 07 hrs.
Morning a long and interesting overland journey from Kathmandu to reach Nepal Mid-West around Lamjung district at Besisar town and then towards Manang areas, where drive leads to Syange by the bank of Marysangdi River, with climb from here for few hours to reach at nice village at Jagat, after a refreshing stop at Jagat continue drive on gradual winding trail with super views of Annapurna and Manaslu mountain ranges to reach at Dharapani village for overnight stop.

Day 04

Trek to Chame 2,670 m - 05 hrs.
Morning walk leads on winding path within rhododendron, pine forest through Bagachap and Danque village, towards Timang village, from here onward into more Buddhist cultural areas facing views of Mt. Manaslu 8,163m. After Timang village few hours walks to Koto and then at Chame town for overnight stop, a large and major town and headquarter of Manang area.

Day 05

Trek to Pisang 3, 230 m - 05 hrs.
Adventure continues into cooler area from here onwards heading closer to mountains, as trek leads into nice alpine forests of rhododendron and pine trees, following Masrsyangdi River upstream with few short ups and down hills to Bhratang village. From Bhratang village walk follows with uphill within green pine woodland overlooking Chulus and Pisang peaks, afternoon with lunch break where route descends to lower Pisang village for overnight stop.

Day 06

Trek to Manang Village 3,450 m - 05 hrs.
Morning walk from Pisang village leads through tall pines and rhododendron trees with short uphill and views of staggering Annapurna II and III, Gangapurna Chulus and Pisang peak. As walk continues reaching at Hongde village, from here tree lines disappear for barren, landscapes with cold, dry arctic climate. Before Manang, visit old Braga monastery with old Buddhist relics and then an hour walk brings at Manang village. The houses here are built up in traditional Tibetan style and Manang people are known for their rich cultural and traditions.

Day 07

Rest day at Manang for local hike and acclimatization.
A necessary rest day for acclimatization before heading higher elevation, explore Manang village, located beneath Annapurna and Gangapurna mountain range and Manang glacial Lake.

Day 08

Trek to Khangsar 3,734m - 04 hrs.
From Manang our route leads off and away and beyond Manang Valley to reach Tilicho Lake, on leaving the main Annapurna Circuit trail heading into complete wilderness and getting closer to high Himalayan peaks. Walk leads through Manang village where our path diverts heading due south to reach first at Khangsar village for overnight stop, a remote and last settlement of Manang on route to Tilicho Lake and towards Mesokanto-La pass.

Day 09

Trek to Tilicho Base Camp 4,150 m / 13,615 ft- 04 hrs.
After peaceful and quiet overnight in Khangsar, morning walks starts with climb up a hill facing tremendous views of Gangapurna and Tilicho Peaks at close distance, as our morning progress walking into sheer wilderness of arid and barren landscapes, with few bushes of juniper and Burberry prickly plants. Walk leads into narrow trail with short climb and ups to reach our highlight destination with overnight stop at Tilicho Base Camp facing panorama of snow clad peaks at near distance, with afternoon free to marvel the beauty of surrounding peaks and dramatic landscapes.

Day 10

Trek to Tilicho Lake 4,920m / 16,141 ft walk back to Siri-Kharka 4,000 m - 05 hrs.
Today morning walk reached you at our main highlight of the adventure with steep climb for short-while and then descend to a shore of beautiful turquoise colored Tilicho Lake, a magnificent spot surrounded by high peaks of Tilicho and Gangapurna Himal. Enjoy hike around the lake, regarded as sacred spot by both religions Hindu and Buddhist, truly a most mind-blowing experience to visit this lovely emerald lake of Tilicho. With glorious scenic moment at Tilicho Lake, where afternoon walk leads to a climb and then on gradual level path to reach our overnight stop at a small and isolated place at Siri-Kharka, after a great marvelous day.

Day 11

Trek to Yak Kharka 4,110 m - 06 hrs.
On completing our visit other sides of Manang valley around Tilicho Lake area, morning walk leads towards Khangsar village on uphill path then on near level trail to reach at a nice place in Yak Kharka for overnight stop, an interesting high altitude Yak grazing pasture at Yak Kharka with some good lodge to stay where you can catch tremendous views of Gangapurna, Annapurna III and Chulu Peaks.

Day 12

Trek to Thorang High Camp 4,600 m - 04 hrs.
Morning adventure heading high areas at the base of Thorang-la after climbing along the river bank, as walk leads to Thorang Phedi (bottom / base), from here an hour of steep climb takes you at Thorang High Camp for overnight stop.

Day 13

Cross Thorang-La Pass 5,416 m walk to Muktinath 3,800 - 06 hrs.
Today main highlight of the adventure, having early breakfast where trek leads to a steep climb to reach at high Thorang-la at above 5,416 m, facing tremendous panorama of snowcapped peaks, after feeling in high spirits on reaching the main highest spot of the trip where walk follows on long downhill to Muktinath at 3,800 m. On reaching Muktinath for overnight stop, a holy place for both Hindus and Buddhists the word Muktinath literally means ‘the place for Nirvana or Liberation’.

Day 14

From Muktinath drive to Jomsom 2,715 m- 02 hrs.
After Muktinath, where walking parts ends as motorable road has reached to this point at Muktinath through the town of Jomsom, which makes our adventure much easier where drive leads to a big drop of 1,200 m downhill to Kaligandaki river valley, and to Jomsom a headquarter town of Mustang region with a small airstrip above Kaligandaki River.

Day 15

Fly to Pokhara 860 m and transfer to hotel by the Phewa Lake.
Morning a short walk to Jomsom air-terminal where scenic and sweeping short flight reaches at Pokhara, during air-borne excellent views of Dhaulagiri and Annapurna range on both side of the plane window. Reaching at Pokhara airport drive of less than 30 minutes takes near scenic beautiful Phewa lake side for overnight stops.

Day 16

Drive or fly back to Kathmandu and transfer to hotel.
Having early breakfast where interesting drive brings you back in Kathmandu, as drive departs from Pokhara (either tourist coach or in private vehicles), as journey leads past many nice farm villages and town, from Mugling Bazaar following Trisuli River for sometimes, and then on winding uphill to reach into Kathmandu valley as well back to your respective hotels. (Flying options of 30 minutes flights to Kathmandu from Pokhara).

Day 17

Depart Nepal for international flight home-ward bound.
Last day in the country of Himalayan wonders, after an amazing experience and wonderful adventure on Tilicho Lake and Annapurna Semi Circuit treks with great service of Nepal High-Point Trekking and then depart from the hotel as per your flight time our staff transfers you to Kathmandu international airport for your home-ward flight or to next respective countries.

Included

  • Kathmandu-International Airport pickup and drop off service.
  • 2 nights accommodation (2 star category) in Kathmandu. B/B plan.
  • Bus station hotel bus station by taxi.
  • 2 nights accommodation in Pokhara(2 star category) B/B plan.
  • Lodge accommodation on the way (Trek).
  • Meals three times a day (Breakfast, lunch and dinner on trek).
  • ACAP permit and TIMS card.
  • One English speaking government register guide and one porter to carry personal belongings.
  • Private car to Nayapul and back to Pokhara.
  • Guide required porter’s- food, lodge, bus transportation, salary, insurance, equipment.
  • Bus to Pokhara-Kathmandu.

What is Excluded?

  • Meals in Kathmandu, monuments for sightseeing, Hard and soft table drinks, tea and coffee (pot size).
  • all confectionary and snacks, hot water for shower and boiled drinking water, personal expenses, personal insurance.
  • meals in Kathmandu except breakfast, departure tax, monument’s entrance fees while sight seeing and tips etc.

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Trekking Highlights:

“Enjoy wonderful adventure within high Manang valley with beautiful Tilicho Lake Exceptional scenery both sides of Annapurna Himalaya with striking Chulus peaks From low warm paddy fields to cooler hills and at arctic zone of ice and glaciers Sensational views of high and beautiful landscapes of green hills and mountains Explore impressive villages enriched with colorful Buddhist cultures and custom Within picturesque emerald colored Tilicho Lake surrounded by high peaks Crossing highest point of the adventure over Thorang-la pass at 5,416 m high.”

Trip Profile:

Trip Mode: On hotels and lodge basis on treks.

Trek Grade: Moderate to Adventurous walks

People and Culture: High areas populated by Gurung Manang people and Thakali of Kaligandaki valley with other ethnic hill tribes of both Hindu and Buddhism religions of varied interesting cultures.

Highest spot: On top Thorang-la pass at 5,416 m / 17,769 ft high.

Region of Trekking: Nepal Far North Mid-West within Annapurna Region.

Duration of walks: 12 Nights and 13 Days (drives and flights from Jomsom).

Total Trip: 16 Nights and 17 Days (Arrival to final departure).

Seasons: March to May and September to mid December months, March to May wild-flowers in seasons with clear morning for views and pleasant day for walks, October to mid December another best months for clear views of mountain scenery, morning and night times will be cold as per altitude wise.

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