Annapurna Circuit with Tilicho Lake - 17 days

Trip Description

Accomodation

Stay program

• day 1

  Arrival in Kathmandu

  Welcome, transfer and check-in at the hotel. - Accommodation: Holy Himalaya Hotel or similar Meals not included.

• day 2

  Kathmandu, Besisahar and jeep to Dharapani.

  Early morning minibus transfer to the village of Besisahar (950 m), where we meet our porters. Transfer by private local jeep with the team to near Dharapani. View of Tilje Peak. - Accommodation: Lodge

• day 3

  Dharapani - Upper Timang - Dhukur Pokhari

  In the morning, the path we take crosses a splendid forest of Himalayan pines, up to Bratang, then a small climb leads to Dhukur Pokhari (Dove Pond). We have lunch on the banks of the Marsyangdi river at Talekhu. We cross the river on a suspension bridge and continue on the other side. View of the Lamjung Himal range and the foothills of Annapurna II. - Elevation gain: 1300 meters - Elevation loss: 100 meters - Number of hours walking: 6 - Accommodation: Lodge.

• day 4

  Dhukur Pokhari - Ngawal

  We arrive at altitude in the upper Marsyangdi valley, north of the Annapurnas. Ngawal is an old Tibetan village with its monastery, its chortens and, above all, a fantastic view of Annapurnas II, III, IV, Gangapurna and Mount Tilicho. If the weather allows, we visit the Pisang monastery on the way, a typical village of Tibetan culture. - Ascent: 600 meters - Descent: 100 meters - Number of hours walking: 5 - Accommodation: Lodge

• day 5

  Ngawal - Manang

  Along the way, we overlook the Manang valley and leave the Tibetan village of Ngawal. We then reach the bottom of the valley at Mungji and Braga, a very beautiful Tibetan village, where we visit the 500-year-old monastery. We then continue towards Manang. - Positive elevation gain: 150 meters - Negative elevation loss: 250 meters - Number of hours of walking: 4 to 5 - Accommodation: Lodge.

• day 6

  Trek Manang - Khangsar - Tilicho Base Camp

  Following the Marsyangdi river, we climb to Khangsar, the last village in the region. We continue along the mountainside to the Tilicho base camp. Night in a lodge and rest for acclimatization. - Positive elevation gain: 700 meters - Negative elevation loss: 50 meters - Number of hours of walking: 7 - Accommodation: lodge.

• day 7

  Tilicho Lake Excursion - Tilicho Base Camp

  Beautiful ascent along the moraines up to the lake. At about 5000 m altitude, Lake Tilicho is the glacial accumulation of the entire northern part of the Annapurnas. The lake is a major Hindu pilgrimage site linked to the Ramayana. Spectacular view of the ice walls of Annapurna and Tilicho Peak (7134 m). The lakeshore, dotted with wildflowers in spring and summer. Return to Tilicho Base Camp for the night - Ascent: 700 meters - Descent: 700 meters - Number of hours walking: 5-6 - Accommodation: Lodge.

• day 8

  Tilicho Base Camp Manang - Letdar

  Descent then ascent to Letdar. - Positive elevation gain: 500 meters - Negative elevation gain: 500 meters - Number of hours of walking: 5 - Accommodation: lodge

• day 9

  Letdar - High Camp

  Gradual ascent, sometimes steep. Free afternoon or walk. - Positive elevation gain: 600 meters - Number of hours of walking: 4h - Accommodation: lodge.

• day 10

  High Camp - Thorong Pass - Jarkhot

  Departure very early in the morning, with a 3h30 ascent to reach the Thorong pass, then a steep descent to Muktinath. First village of Mustang and religious sanctuary for Buddhists and Hindus. Visit to the small temple of Muktinath. Night in Jarkhot, a sumptuous traditional village. - Positive elevation gain: 600 meters - Negative elevation loss: 1800 meters - Number of hours of walking: 8 - Accommodation: Lodge.

• day 11

  Jarkhot - Kagbeni - Marpha

  Easy descent into the valley, through a landscape of villages and irrigated fields. We pass through Jarkhot, a magnificent traditional village, and also visit monasteries along the way. We pass through Kagbeni, at the gateway to Mustang. We follow the Kali Gandaki valley to reach Marpha, considered one of the most beautiful Thakali villages, famous for its apple orchards. - Elevation loss: 950 meters - Number of hours walking: 6 - Accommodation: Lodge.

• day 12

  Marpha - Tatopani

  Transport by private jeep to the Tatopani hot springs. Possibility to take a bath in the hot springs at the end of the afternoon. - Accommodation: Lodge

• day 13

  Tatopani - Ghorepani

  We go up to Ghorepani via the village of Sikha, after which we cross a rhododendron forest. - Positive elevation gain: 1600 meters - Number of hours of walking: 6 - Accommodation: Lodge.

• day 14

  Ghorepani - Ghandruk

  Early in the morning, optional ascent to Poon Hill (3100 m) through the rhododendron forest. Very beautiful view of Dhaulagiri and the Annapurnas. After breakfast in Ghorepani, fairly easy walk through a beautiful rhododendron forest to Tadapani, where we will have lunch. In the afternoon, descent through a beautiful tropical forest, inhabited by langurs or entelle monkeys, to Gandruk, a very beautiful Gurung village with dry stone houses. Last evening with the Nepalese team. - Elevation gain: 750 if ascent to Poon Hill - Elevation loss: 1600 if ascent to Poon Hill - Number of hours walking: 6 - Accommodation: Lodge.

• day 15

  Gandruk - Birethanti - Pokhara.

  Beautiful descent through the rice fields to Birethanti, where we will have lunch before taking the vehicle to reach Pokhara. Free time and overnight in Pokhara. - Negative elevation gain: 1000 meters - Number of hours of walking: 3 - Accommodation: Hotel Lake Side Retreat Dinner not included

• day 16

  Back to Kathmandu

  Return to Kathmandu in 6/7 hours by road - Accommodation: Holy Himalaya Hotel or similar - Free meals

• day 17

  Transfer to the airport

  End of Base Camp services