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Annapurna Circuit with Tilicho Lake Trek
In just 17 days, take on the iconic Annapurna Circuit combined with the Tilicho Lake Trek. As you trek, you’ll see unique village cultures, amazing mountain views, and feel proud crossing Thorong La and visiting Tilicho Lake. From lush forests and rivers to the dry, desert-like terrain, every day will be filled with exciting challenges, stunning panoramas, and cultural immersion. You’ll trek past majestic peaks like Annapurna I, Dhaulagiri, and Tilicho Peak, making this a truly unforgettable adventure.
per person
USD 1,716
Duration
17 Days
Difficulty
Moderate
Requires some level of experience in trekking with basic physical ability.
Best Season
March- April- May- Aug- Sep- Oct- Nov
Max. elevation
5,416m/ 17,764ft
Trip Code
CT-10036
Meals
Included
Included
Breakfast at the hotel in cities (Kathmandu and Pokhara). Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner during trek days and a farewell dinner on the last day in Kathmandu
Destination
Nepal
Region
Annapurna Region Treks
Activity
Trekking
Start / End Point
Kathmandu / Kathmandu
Accommodation
Guest House | Hotel
Activity Per Day
Approx. 4-6 hrs walking
Transportation
Tourist Bus | Domestic Flight | Local Bus
Route
Besi Shahar - Chyamje - Dharapani - Chame - Pisang - Manang - Khangsar Village - Tilicho Lake Base Camp - Tilicho Lake - Tilicho Lake Base Camp - Yak Kharka - Thorong Phedi - Thorong La Pass - Muktinath - Kagbeni - Jomsom - Pokhara
Trip Highlights
- Discovering the enchanting Manang valley
- Conquering the Thorang La Pass, the world’s highest mountain pass
- You can admire Tilicho Lake, the highest lake in the world
- Immersing in the cultural charm of Kagbeni village
- Experiencing the desert-like landscapes of the valley within the Tibetan Plateau
- Gazing at the majestic Himalayan ranges of the Annapurna Region
Annapurna Circuit with Tilicho Lake Trek Overview
The Annapurna Circuit with Tilicho Lake Trek is renowned as one of the world's finest treks and an ultimate Himalayan adventure in Nepal. Spanning over seventeen days, this trek guides adventurers through the awe-inspiring trails of the Annapurna region, consistently recognized as one of the premier trekking destinations globally. The trek shows different landscapes, from green valleys to dry mountains, with beautiful villages and snow-covered peaks.
During the Tilicho trek and Annapurna Circuit, travelers pass through many villages. Starting from lowland hilly villages predominantly inhabited by the Brahmin, Chhetri, Gurung, and Magar ethnic communities, the journey progresses towards the remote Tamang and Sherpa settlements of Manang, which resemble Tibetan culture. Along the way, trekkers encounter notable landmarks such as the Thorong-La pass, the highest point of the Annapurna region trek, the Kali Gandaki gorge, the deepest gorge in the world, and Tilicho Lake, the highest altitude lake in the world for its size. The trek offers magnificent views of Nepal's prominent Annapurna Himalayan range, including majestic peaks like Mt. Dhaulagiri (8,167m), Nilgiri (7,061m), Annapurna I (8,091m), Annapurna II (7,937m), Tilicho Peak (7,135m), Annapurna III (7,555m), Ganggapurna (7,454m), Chulu (6,584m), Fishtail (6,997m), Mardi Himal (5,553m), and Manaslu (8,156m). Three of the highest peaks in the world are located in the Annapurna region.
The Annapurna Circuit trek with Tilicho Lake expedition falls into the category of moderate to long treks in Nepal, making it ideal for those with sufficient time and endurance. Although the facilities for food and accommodation along the Annapurna Circuit are limited, they are adequate. Moreover, the cost of the Tilicho Lake trek with Annapurna Circuit is considered excellent value for money. This journey is unforgettable, showing Nepal’s natural beauty, culture, and Himalayan mountains.
Annapurna Circuit With Tilicho Lake Trek In Nepal Itinerary
Arrival In Kathmandu
Highest Altitude
1,350 m
A company representative from CoreTreks will come to pick you up at the airport. After that, we’ll be taking you to your hotel. After taking some rest we’ll meet you at our office or your hotel and have a short briefing session regarding our travel. Feel free to ask any questions you might have regarding the trek. If you want to explore the city we might as well walk around the street of Thamel and it’s even possible to do some last-minute shopping. There are no further activities for the day so you might as well check into the hotel.
Hotel
Kathmandu To Besi Shahar
Drive Hours
6 hours
Highest Altitude
1,350 m
We start the day early with a long drive to the town of Besi-Shahar. The drive goes through the beautiful hilly highway which will take about 7 hours. The highway passes through several small towns and market areas as we drive along. Upon arriving at Besi Shahar we rest as the next day our trip to the Annapurna Circuit and Tilicho Lake trek begins.
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Hotel
Besi Shahar To Chyamje To Dharapani
Trek Distance
10-12 km
Trek Duration
5-6 hours
Drive Hours
2-3 hours
Highest Altitude
1,810 m
After having our breakfast, we start our travels with a drive for about 2 to 3 hours furthermore towards the village of Chyamje from where we begin our trekking. We make our way to the Dharapani village and the walk will take us 5-6 hours. We walk through the forests and terraced fields before reaching the village of Dharapani.
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Guesthouse
Dharapani To Chame
Trek Distance
10-12 km
Trek Duration
7 hours
Highest Altitude
2,725 m
The walk today might be a bit challenging but the mesmerizing views of the mountain range like Lamjung Himal, Annapurna II, and IV will make up for it. The trail involves some steep ridge walking and landslide crossing. After about 7 hours of trek, we reach the village of Chame where we’ll be resting for the night.
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Guesthouse
Chame To Pisang
Trek Distance
15 km
Trek Duration
5 hours
Highest Altitude
3,190 m
Upon having breakfast, on this day we make our way towards the village of Pisang. We’ll be walking through the trails of dense forested area and reach towards the front of a rock face which rises above the river and we then enter into a beautiful valley from where amazing views of the mountain ranges can be savored. We’ll call it a day upon reaching Pisang.
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Guesthouse
Pisang To Manang
Trek Distance
15 km
Trek Duration
5 hours
Highest Altitude
3,500 m
This day should be a lot of fun to walk. There are two different routes we can take which are via the Upper Pisang or Geru. Beautiful views of the mountains follow us throughout the trek. Later we encounter a famous monastery called Barge Monastery which is a unique experience in itself. Finally, we reach Manang and our journey comes to an end for the day.
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Guesthouse
Acclimatization At Manang
Trek Distance
4-5 km
Trek Duration
2-3 hours
Highest Altitude
3,500 m
This day is set apart for acclimatization as it is necessary to get our bodies adjust with the high altitude of the Himalayas. We can do some hiking trips to Bhojo Gompa or to Gangapurna Lake which will help us to adjust to the high altitude even more.
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Guesthouse
Manang To Khangsar Village
Trek Distance
6-7 km
Trek Duration
3-4 hours
Highest Altitude
3,734 m
We head down to the path of the river as we head out from Manang towards the west. We continue our walk through the coniferous forests crossing the river as we head towards the Khangsar Village. Following these trails, we reach Khangsar village and that will be the end of the trek upon reaching there.
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Guesthouse
Khangsar Village To Tilicho Lake Base Camp
Trek Distance
5-6 km
Trek Duration
3 hours
Highest Altitude
4,150 m
On this day we’ll be passing through the village of Siri Kharka and then towards the Tilicho Base Camp. The path is fairly easy but it can be technical sometimes as we have to walk on narrow paths in loose scree. Our path goes on through the middle of a landslide zone so following the guide’s instructions is always a good idea while walking through here as they know it the best.
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Guesthouse
Tilicho Base Camp - Tilicho Lake - Tilicho Base Camp
Trek Distance
6-8 km
Trek Duration
5 hours
Highest Altitude
4,920 m
This day is going to visit Tilicho Lake. The lake is also known to be the lake at the highest altitude on earth based on its size. We’ll be walking alongside mountainous terrain in a gradual steep incline before reaching the lake. Tilicho Lake is a beautiful place to be as travelers can see the Tilicho Peak at the north face. After spending some time at the lake we head back to Tilicho Base Camp.
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Guesthouse
Tilicho Base Camp To Yak Kharka
Trek Distance
12-13 km
Trek Duration
4 hours
Highest Altitude
4,140 m
We descend towards the Khangsar village after having breakfast. We’ll also be passing a thousand-year-old monastery called Tare Gumba which is a unique experience in itself. From Khangsar we walk further towards the Thorong River valley. Upon crossing the Thorong River we ascend for some time through the plateau and finally reach Yak Kharka where we’ll spend overnight.
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Guesthouse
Yak Kharka To Thorong Phedi
Trek Distance
4-5 km
Trek Duration
3 hours
Highest Altitude
4,441 m
We further descend as we cross the river and then ascend towards Thorong Phedi which lies at an altitude of 4,420m. We’ll rest after reaching Thorong Phedi as we have a strenuous walk ahead of us the next day.
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Guesthouse
Thorong Phedi To Muktinath Via Thorong-La Pass
Trek Distance
16-12 km
Trek Duration
8 hours
Highest Altitude
5,416 m
The trail leads us through the Thorong-La pass today as we make a steep climb along the trail. The high altitude might take a toll on our body and sometimes it is even more time-consuming if the pass is covered with snow. The view however is amazing from the top of the pass which will make us forget the difficult walk we had to make even if it is only for some instance. We descend down towards Muktinath. This is also a place that holds sacred importance for Hindu and Buddhist people as it is also one of the prime pilgrimage destinations. There is a temple called “Muktinath” and hence is the name of this place.
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Guesthouse
Muktinath To Jomsom Via Kagbeni
Trek Distance
16-18 km
Trek Duration
6 hours
Highest Altitude
2,804 m
After visiting the Muktinath temple and some other religious sites of the Hindu and Buddhist communities we start our trek towards Kagbeni. Kagbeni is a beautiful village in the Manang Valley and travelers can really enjoy the serene beauty of this place. From there we head towards Jomsom which is also one of the windiest valleys in Nepal. Strong winds sweeping across the valley are sure to hit every traveler during the afternoon. We’ll spend our night here at Jomsom as we’ve come to the end of our trekking journey.
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Guesthouse
Jomsom To Pokhara
Flight Hours
25 min
Highest Altitude
2,700 m
We take a flight from Jomsom to Pokhara and spend the rest of the day in this beautiful lakeside city. There are tons of activities that can be done in this city. If you’re not feeling like getting physical then activities such as boating in the lake, food hunting, or experiencing the city’s nightlife could be great options.
Breakfast & Lunch
Hotel
Pokhara To Kathmandu
Flight Hours
25 min
Drive Hours
7 hours
Highest Altitude
1,350 m
We’ll return back to Kathmandu via the mode of transportation of your choice (i.e. by air flight or by drive). We’ll drive back to Kathmandu and back to your hotel. After resting for a bit, we’ll be organizing a dinner party for our fellow guests where you’ll be taken to a traditional Nepalese cuisine restaurant.
Breakfast & Farewell dinner
Hotel
Departure
Highest Altitude
1,350 m
Our travel journey has now come to an end as we say our goodbyes and take you to the Tribhuvan International Airport 2 hours prior to your flight time. We’ll come to pick you at your hotel and a representative will drive alongside you up till the departure gate at the airport.
Breakfast
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Annapurna Circuit With Tilicho Lake Trek In Nepal Altitude Chart
Altitude in:
Temperature by Month at Tilicho Lake
Trip Includes
- Airport transfers by Private Vehicles.
- Standard twin-sharing accommodation in a three-star hotel in Kathmandu & Pokhara, breakfast included. (3 Nights).
- Twin sharing accommodation during trek. (13 Nights).
- Kathmandu – Besi Shahar & Pokhara – Kathmandu by Luxury tourist bus (If you want both ways private vehicles & flights also available at additional cost).
- Besi Shahar to Chymje (Trekking start Point) by local transport.
- From Jomsom to Pokhara by flight.
- Three daily meals with tea/coffee (breakfast, lunch and dinner) during the trek.
- TIMS Fee- Trekkers’ Information Management System & Annapurna Conservation area permit (Please bring 2 passport-size photos).
- One highly experienced, helpful, and friendly guide. Porters (1 porter for 2 people) and their food, accommodation, salary, and equipment. Accident insurance for all staff
- Farewell dinner in a traditional Nepali restaurant with cultural performances.
- Personal care & attention.
- Local and government taxes.
Complimentary Services
Available after complete booking
- Down jacket and four seasonal sleeping bag (to be returned after completion of the trip).
- Core Trek duffle bag, T-shirt, and a trekking map.
- A self-sufficient medical first aid kit containing vital medications.
- Company branded water bottle with purification tablets
- Warm woollen hat
- Solar panel for battery charging in the mountain
- Oximeter
Trip Excludes
- All kind of beverage including mineral water, Phone calls, laundry, hot shower during Trek
- Travel and Rescue Insurance
- Tipping to crew.
- Personal mountaineering gears
- Optional trips and sightseeing if extended
- International airfare and airport departure tax
- Visa fee, you obtain a visa easily upon your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport Kathmandu
- Do not mention the services apart from the services mentioned in “Cost Included services”
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Annapurna Circuit with Tilicho Lake Trek Additional Information
Equipment And Gears
To prepare for your trek in Nepal, it’s essential to consider both the specific route and the time of year. Here is a Nepal trekking packing list to help you pack wisely. Here’s our Nepal Trekking packing list.
Travellers Reviews
57 Reviews in TripAdvisor
Advisor linkWe Fell In Love With Nepal
As a newly married couple, we wanted to find a nice place to travel together. Since we both enjoy trekking, we thought why not make it an adventure? That’s how we ended up choosing Nepal.
It turned out to be a great decision and gave us a beautiful start to our journey together.
Molly
Australia
Peaceful Country Nepal
I really loved how peaceful Nepal felt. Kathmandu was a bit busy, but once we got outside the city, everything became quiet and calm just the way I like it.
I’m not a fan of crowds or traffic, so I’m happy I picked Nepal for my trek to Tilicho Lake. I got to take some amazing photos and even spent time meditating in the mountains.
A big thank you to CoreTreks and their professional team for guiding me through the journey and teaching me about Nepal’s nature. I truly enjoyed the trip and plan to visit again.
Eckart
Germany
Love The Nepali Cuisine
I personally love food, and I have to say Nepali cuisine is now one of my favorites. It was honestly the best part of the whole trip.
Our trek to Tilicho Lake went smoothly, all thanks to the helpful guides from CoreTreks. They really listened to what we needed and were always ready to go the extra mile to make us feel comfortable.
I highly recommend booking your Nepal trip with CoreTreks. They also have many adventure options. Until next time see you again, Nepal!
Thomas
United Kingdom
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