Day 1 : Drive from Kathmandu to Synge/Jagat (1100m)

We will drive to Beshisahar. We then take a local jeep from Beshisahar to Syange. This drive gives you some insight of the rural people – their lifestyle and their culture. From Syange, we begin our trek. We’ll walk to Jagat. Overnight at Guesthouse – Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner are included.

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Day 2 : Chamje to Bagarchhap (2160m)

The day today begins with a walk on the rocky trail following the Marshyangdi River and progressively travelling uphill to Tal that lies at 1675 meters. This is the first village in the Manang district. The trail crosses an extensive flat valley, then ascends along a stone staircase at 1860 meters. Continuing the journey, you would be trekking to Dharapani at 1890 meters where you can find stone chortens- a typical character pertaining to religious beliefs of the Tibetan villages from here northwards. We will then visit the village of Bagarchhap at 2160 meters where we can view the typical flat-roofed stone houses of local Tibetan design. Overnight at Guesthouse – Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner are included.

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Day 3 : Bagarchhap to Chame (2630m)

Today, we will be moving along beautiful trails to the village of Chame. The often rough and rocky trail climbs to Timang first, at 2360 meters and continues through lush forests near the river to Kopar that lies at an elevation of 2590 meters. Approaching Chame- the headquarters of the Manang district, we will be rewarded by amazing views of Annapurna and two small hot springs by the town. Overnight at Guesthouse – Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner are included.

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Day 4 : Chame to Pisang (3300m)

Today, we will begin our day trekking through a forested steep and narrow valley. Crossing a river on a long bridge at 2910 meters, we can look at the view of the towering Paungda Danda rock face beginning to appear. From there, the trail climbs to Pisang. Overnight at Guesthouse – Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner are included.

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Day 5 : Pisang to Manang (3500m)

We will continue through the upper part of the Manang district. The terrain of this part resembles a dry and heaving landscape as it is cut off from the monsoon rains by the Annapurna Range. People of this region herd yaks and raise crops for certain parts of the year. They also continue to enjoy special trading rights granted to them in 1784. Leaving Pisang, there are alternate trails north and south of the Marshyangdi River which meets up again at Mungji. The southern route by the Hongde airstrip at 3325 meters involves less climbing than the northern route via Ghyaru, though there are better views on the trail that follows the northern bank of the river. From Mungji, the trail continues past the picturesque but partially hidden village of Bryanga at 3475 meters to nearby Manang at 3500 meters. Overnight at Guesthouse – Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner are included.

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Day 6 : Manang to Siri Kharka (4060m),

From Manang, we will head out through the western gates and follow the path down to the river. Crossing the river, we will continue walking on its southern side through coniferous forests. After reaching the Kangsar Village, we will walk further up towards Siri Kharka and pass a monastery on the way. The uphill walk could be tiring but we will have the Gungang Himal and Mount Chulu in the backdrop to keep us company. Overnight at Guesthouse – Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner are included.

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Day 7 : Siri Kharka to Tilicho Base Camp (4140m),

While the path from Siri Kharka to Tilicho Base Camp isn’t very steep or physically strenuous, it could be exhausting as we will have to walk on narrow paths in a loose scree and landslide-prone area. Our trail goes through the middle of the landslide area where we can see impressive rock formations along the trail. Overnight stay at the Tilicho Base Camp. Overnight at Guesthouse – Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner are included.

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Day 8 : Visit the Tilicho Lake (4,949m) then back to Siri Kharka,

After the initial tough ascent, our trail continues to pester along the side of the mountain in a gradual steep incline before reaching the watershed. On the way, we can enjoy yaks and deer grazing along our trail. On the other side is the Tilicho Lake, a large spectacular lake nestled at the foot of the north face of the Tilicho Peak. The lake was referred to by the leader of the French expedition team as ‘The Great Ice Lake’. The Lake also holds an important place for the Hindus as this sacred lake is featured in one of the holiest texts of the Hindus, The Ramayana. After spending some time at the lake, we will retrace our step and return back to Siri Kharka. Overnight at Guesthouse – Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner are included.

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Day 9 : Siri Kharka to Yak Kharka (4040m)

We will leave Siri Kharka and descend towards the Khangsar Village today. On the way, we will pass Tare Gumba- a thousand year old monastery which is very important to the local people there. Upon reaching the Khangsar Village, we can see that it is unhabituated except for occasional herders during festival times. Following a rock wall out of Khangsar, we will walk further until we reach a seasonal bridge in the Thorang Khola valley. After crossing the river, we will ascend for a while to a plateau. Next, we will be walking until we reach Yak Kharka. Overnight at Guesthouse

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Day 10 : Yak Kharka to Phedi or High Camp (4600m)

Today, the trail descends to cross the river at 4310 meters, then ascends to Phedi at 4420 meters. At High Camp (elevation- 4600 meters), some good guesthouses have been built. Overnight at Guesthouse .

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Day 11 : Phedi or High Camp to Muktinath (3710m)

Phedi’s literal translation is “foot of the hill”. The journey from Phedi to the Thorong La Pass starts today. We will make a steep climb along a trail that is regularly used and easy to follow. However, problems may occur due to the altitude and snow which can often make the crossing impossible if the pass is covered by snow. It takes about four hours to climb up to the pass marked by chortens and prayer flags. As you reach the top, you will be rewarded by the magnificent view of the entire terrain from the top. Overnight at Guesthouse.

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Day 12 : Trek to Jomsom (2713m)

You will have a visit to the Muktinath temple early in the morning. The temple of Muktinath is the second biggest Hindu temple that is sacred to the Buddhist people as well. Many Hindu pilgrims come to visit the Muktinath temple. There are 108 water taps constructed in the shape of a cow’s head and two small pounds. The Hindu people believe that if you take a bath under all 108 taps (108 is a sacred number in Tibetan Buddhism), you will free yourself from the sin which you committed in your past life. A short walk past a collection of chortens is the Dhola Mebar Gompa, or the Jwalamai (goddess of fire) temple, where a holy flame of natural gas burns behind a grill just above the spring at all times. After visiting Muktinath, we will come back to the guesthouse for breakfast, then start trekking to Jomsom via the Jharkot village. It is one of the windiest valleys in Nepal. Every afternoon, you can be sure of strong winds sweeping across the terrain at all seasons. Overnight at Guesthouse .

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Day 13 : Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu

Scenic drive to Kathmandu, 6-7 hours. Overnight at hotel, breakfast included.

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Day 14 : Pokhara to Kathmandu

Fly back to Kathmandu and Visit to the Most attractive places of Kathamnadu

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Day 15 : Departure to Airport

Morning free for shopping and after lunch Drive to Airport for Departure.

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Features Included on Annapurna Round Tilicho Lake

• All ground transportation by private vehicle including airport transfers
• Two nights’ accommodation with breakfast at a 3-star hotel in Kathmandu
• A night accommodation with breakfast at a 3-star hotel in Pokhara
• Guided sightseeing in Kathmandu with a tour guide and all temples/monuments entrance fees
• Full board meals with tea/coffee (breakfast, lunch and dinner) during the trek
• Best available twin sharing room for accommodation during the trek
• Surface transfer from Kathmandu – Beshisahar by private car and from Beshisahar to Syange by local jeep
• Pokhara to Kathmandu drive by tourist bus.
• Airfare from Jomsom to Pokhara including departure tax
• An experienced English-speaking (trekking guide), porter to carry luggage (2 trekkers: 1 porter) including their salary, insurance, equipment, food and lodging
• Down jacket, four seasonal sleeping bag, Nepal Hiking Team duffel bag, t-shirt, and trekking map (down jacket and sleeping bag are to be returned after trip completion)
• All necessary paper work and permits (ACAP, Trekking permit)
• A comprehensive medical kit
• All government and local taxes

Features Not Included on Annapurna Round Tilicho Lake

• Meals not specified in the 'Meal Inclusions' in the itinerary'
• Travel insurance
• International airfare
• Nepal entry visa: you can obtain a visa easily upon your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport in Kathmandu. (a multiple-entry tourist visa good for 30 days can be obtained by paying US $ 40 or equivalent foreign currency. Similarly, multiple-entry tourist visas for 90 days can be obtained by paying US $ 100. Please bring 2 copies of passport-size photos.)
• Hot showers during the trek
• All kind of cold drinks e.g. water, coke, Fanta, juice etc.
• Personal trekking equipments
• WiFi internet during the trek
• Tips for trekking staff and driver

Things To know

Your safety is of paramount concern while traveling with Himalayan Glacier. Please note that your leader has the authority to amend or cancel any part of the itinerary if it is deemed necessary due to safety concerns. Every effort will be made to keep to the above itinerary; however, since this adventure entails travelling in remote mountainous regions, we cannot guarantee that we will not deviate from it. Weather conditions, health condition of a group member, unexpected natural disasters, etc., can all contribute to changes in the itinerary. The leader will try to ensure that the trip runs according to plan, but please be prepared to be flexible if required.

Requirement

As you are going into the high Himalayas and the weather is subjected to change anytime so warm cloths are recommended all year round.  You could leave all the unnecessary items at your hotel or contact us to be storage. Just pack all your trekking gears in one bag which will be carried by our carrier and make a small day bag for yourself to carry the things which you might need during the day and for your valuable belongings.