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Annapurna Circuit Trek with Tilicho Lake

Best Season: March to May, September to December

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Trip Overview

The Annapurna Circuit Trek with Tilicho Lake is a classic Himalayan journey enhanced with a side trip to the stunning Tilicho Lake, one of the world’s highest altitude lakes. This 16-day adventure is a perfect blend of natural grandeur, cultural exploration, and high-altitude trekking, offering you the best of Nepal's Annapurna region.

Your journey begins in Kathmandu, where you explore UNESCO World Heritage Sites, immersing yourself in the rich art, architecture, and culture of the capital city. From there, a scenic drive along the Prithvi Highway and through the Marsyangdi River valley sets the stage for your trek into the Himalayas.

As you follow the legendary Annapurna Circuit trail, you’ll pass through charming villages like Dharapani, Chame, Pisang, and Manang, each offering a unique glimpse into the culture and lifestyle of the Gurung and Tibetan-influenced communities. The acclimatization day in Manang allows for necessary rest while enjoying majestic views of the Annapurna range.

A major highlight of the trek is the excursion to Tilicho Lake (4,949m), believed to be the highest lake of its size in the world. Nestled beneath snowcapped peaks, this surreal alpine lake is a breathtaking reward for adventurous trekkers.

Rejoining the main trail, you’ll ascend to Thorong La Pass (5,416m)—the highest point of the trek—offering unmatched panoramas of the Manaslu, Annapurna I, and Dhaulagiri ranges, all above 8,000 meters. The descent brings you to Muktinath, a sacred pilgrimage site for Hindus and Buddhists, and then on to Jomsom, a charming town nestled between the high mountains and the windy Kali Gandaki valley.

The journey concludes with a scenic flight to Pokhara, Nepal’s beautiful lakeside city, followed by a comfortable drive back to Kathmandu.

This trek is a fantastic option for those seeking the full Annapurna experience—with remote high-altitude beauty, spiritual landmarks, and diverse cultural encounters—all made smooth, safe, and memorable by the professional team at Amazing Nepal Trek & Expedition.

Trip Highlights – Annapurna Circuit Trek with Tilicho Lake

Discover the cultural wonders of Kathmandu Valley, including visits to iconic UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Enjoy a scenic drive along the Prithvi Highway, following the beautiful Marsyangdi River valley into the Annapurna region.
Trek through diverse and picturesque villages such as Dharapani, Chame, Pisang, Manang, Khangsar, Muktinath, and Jomsom, experiencing local mountain culture and warm hospitality.
Spend an acclimatization day in Manang, with incredible views of Annapurna and Gangapurna.
Explore the breathtaking Tilicho Lake (4,949m)—considered the highest-altitude lake of its size in the world.
Cross the challenging yet rewarding Thorong La Pass (5,416m), one of the highest trekking passes in the world.
Witness magnificent views of three 8,000-meter peaks—Manaslu (8,163m), Annapurna I (8,091m), and Dhaulagiri (8,167m)—along with countless other snowcapped peaks.
Visit Muktinath, a sacred pilgrimage site revered by both Hindus and Buddhists.
Experience the dramatic landscapes and cultural richness of the lower Mustang region.
Take a scenic mountain flight from Jomsom to Pokhara, with spectacular aerial views of the Himalayas.
Complete a route that covers nearly all major highlights of the classic Annapurna Circuit, with the added beauty and adventure of the Tilicho Lake side trip.
Travel with the expert guidance and care of Amazing Nepal Trek & Expedition, ensuring a safe and unforgettable Himalayan experience.

If the suggested itinerary is not up to the mark, we can even customize your trip as per your need with a special group discount. Kindly contact us at [email protected] for detail information. You can also contact us by calling at +977-9851116042 for 24/7 support. We speak English, Hindi, and Nepali.

Itinerary

Day 01: Arrival day in Kathmandu (1,300m/4,264ft)

Our representative will be there at the Tribhuvan International Airport to receive you and take you to the hotel in Kathmandu. The same evening, you and your team members will be offered typical Nepali food in a fine restaurant. You will also be briefed about the trip, and dropped at your hotel.

Day 02: Sightseeing Kathmandu Valley and Preparation for Trekking (1,300 m/4,264ft)

After breakfast, you will set out for sightseeing of the culturally and architecturally rich heritage sites of the Valley. Places such as the Pashupatinath, the world famous temple precinct of the Hindus, the Boudhnath and Swaymbhunath, the world famous Buddhist stupa precinct, and Kathmandu Durbar Square will open up completely a new cultural world of Nepali art and architecture to you. You will also be taken to the Kumari Ghar, where resides the Virgin Goddess. We will also discuss the trip, and you will be introduced to your fellow trekkers and our crews.

Day 03: Drive to Dharapani (1,960m/6,430ft) via Beshishahar (830m/2,723ft), 9-10 hrs drive

This morning we leave Kathmandu for our long trek to Annapurna. Drive by 4WD Jeep to Beshishahar first through the beautiful Nepalese countryside. Beshishahar is big town and district headquarters of the Lamjung District, stop here for quick lunch. Later on, you have another 5-6 hours shaky ride to Dharapani through Marsyangdy River valley passing by small mountain settlements Ngadi, Jagat, Chyamje, and Taal. Overnight stay in quiet Dharapani village situated on the riverside.

Day 04: Trek to Chame (2,710m/8,891ft), 6-7 hrs

We continue our trek further to Chame. From where the vegetation changes, people and the landscapes changes and the air will get cooler, the trail then climbs through pine forests to Bagarchhap, the first village on the trek with typical Tibetan architecture. After a pleasant walk to Bagarchhap, the altitude slowly gains as we come at Danaque and to the alpine region passing through farm, orchards and beautiful pine forest with views of towering peaks of Manaslu, Lamjung and Annapurna II, the trail follows the river Marshyangdi upstream passing by the villages of Timang, Thangchok, and Koto before further half an hour brings you at Chame for overnight at the hotel. This headquarters of Manang district with the grand view of Annapurna II.

Day 05: Trek to Pisang (3,200m/10,496ft), 5-6 hrs

The trails lead from the other side of the river on the northern bank passes through pine woods and small villages with few ups and downs till you reach the orchard village of Bhartang for an apple orchard. We continue on the gradual path up to a bridge, from the bridge a short steep climb through the pine forest brings you at the top of the ridge of Dhukur Pokhari for the lunch. After walking out of the tree line a great view of Pisang peak on the north and the Chulu peak can be seen with Pisang village below you, from this top a gentle descent of one hour brings you to the windswept village of Pisang for overnight. Evening visit upper Pisang for the Tibetan style of houses and monastery with a panoramic view of the Annapurna range and valley.

Day 06: Trek to Manang (3,500m/11,482ft), 4-5 hrs

The trek starts with a pleasant walk through pine forest and the scenic view. The walk climbs gently up for half an hour and reaching the top, stop at a ridge to get our first view of the Manang valley, This grand spot offers a spectacular views of the valleys, Humde village with its short air-strip and the great peaks of Gangapurna, Annapurna II & III, Tilicho and on the right Chulu east, on the back Pisang peak. The walk forward to Humde and pleasant walk up to the Braga village for traditionally built up Tibetans style of houses and if can be visited the monastery, it has an outstanding display of statues, Thanka paintings, and the religious manuscripts. From here it is only an hour walk to Manang for the overnight.

Day 07: Acclimatization day at Manang (3,500m/11,482ft)

Today is full of rest for acclimatizing and explore Manang. The village of about 500 flat-roofed houses is the picturesque set amongst some spectacular scenery -Annapurna II, Annapurna III (7,555 meters), Gangapurna (7,454 meters) to the South - Tilicho (7,132 meters) and the Grand Barrier to the West - Chulu West (6,583 meters) and Chulu East (6,059 meters) to the North. After explore and relaxing day at Manang, visit the Himalayan Rescue Association if needed and go for the movie show.

Day 08: Trek to Siri Kharka (4060m/13320ft), 4-5 hrs

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.

Day 09: Trek to Tilicho Base Camp (4140m/13582ft), 5-6 hrs

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.

Day 10: Visit the Tilicho Lake (4,949m/16207ft) then Trek back to Siri Kharka, 5-6 Hrs

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.

Day 11: Trek to Yak Kharka (4040m/13254ft) 4-5 hrs

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.

Day 12: Trek to Throng Phedi (4,400m/14,432), 3-4 hrs

We start our trek with slow and own pace to get to Phedi. We still have the same amazing view of mountains and landscapes. After an hour walk reaches Ledar and continues to climb along the east bank of the Jorsang Khola, then descends and crosses the stream on a wooden bridge to get a small tea shop. We stop for a wonderful view and tea breaks, we follow a narrow path across a high, unstable slope before heading to Thorong Phedi for the overnight. Phedi, which means 'foot of the hill', is a common Nepali name for any settlement at the bottom of a long climb.

Day 13: Trek to to Muktinath (3,800/12,467ft) via Throng La (5,416m/17,765 ft), 7-8 hrs

Today is the longest and hardest day of the whole trip. We start our walk early in the morning with packed lunch and the trail becomes steepest initially and reaches high camp. Walk at your own pace viewing with sunrise and glimpse of the mountains. We continuing walk to the top takes 3-4 hrs to the Throng-La top and with a great feeling of victory take a short break for picturesque scenery and down to the Mustang part of mountains and the Kaligandaki valley far below to the West. Finally, we made to Muktinath, one of the famous pilgrimage site in Nepal, after 7-8 hrs long walk and overnight at lodge.

Day 14: Trek to Jomsom (2,670m/8,760ft), 5-6hrs

We visit temple in the morning and continuing our journey descending to the Kaligandaki river valley floor, with a brief stop at Ekle Bhatti meaning a lonely teahouse, from here onwards the valley gets very windy path, the walk follows the gentle trail for another two hours till the large town of Jomsom a town and a headquarter of the Mustang region with a small airstrip just above the Kaligandaki River. After lunch explore the surrounding area and overnight at the hotel.

Day 15: Fly to Pokhara (823m/2,700ft), 25min

You will fly back to Kathmandu mostly in the morning. You will be dropped at your hotel and rest of the time explore the lakeside area or simply relax and overnight at Hotel.

Day 16: Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu (1,300m/4,264 ft), 7-8 hrs

The morning we'll drive back through the scenic countryside and en route will stop for breakfast & lunch. It takes 7 hours back to Kathmandu. On arrival at Kathmandu, your guide will transfer to the hotel and rest of the day relax or explore the surrounding areas and overnight at hotel.

Day 17: Final Departure

Transfer to the international airport and fly to the onward destination.

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Cost Includes

Airport Transfers and Assistance

Private vehicle pickup from the airport upon arrival and transfer to your hotel.
Private vehicle transfer to the airport for your final departure.

Accommodation

Kathmandu: 3 nights in a quality 3-star hotel on a Bed and Breakfast (BB) plan.

Pokhara: 1 night in a quality 3-star hotel on a Bed and Breakfast (BB) plan
During Trek: 12 nights in cozy tea houses/lodges along the trekking route (twin-sharing basis).

Guided Tours and Transportation

Guided city tour in Kathmandu.

Kathmandu to Dharapani by private jeep.

Jomsom to Pokhara flight.

Pokhara to Kathmandu by deluxe tourist bus

Meals and Drinking Water During Trekking

12 Breakfasts: Enjoy Tibetan bread, pancakes, porridge, eggs, toast, tea, and coffee.
11 Lunches: Dal Bhat (rice, lentils, vegetables), noodles, momos, fried rice, pasta, soups, and more.
11 Dinners: Hearty meals such as dal bhat, Sherpa stew, pizza, spaghetti, and traditional Nepali dishes.
Drinking Water: Purified drinking water treated with Ef-Chlor tablets.

Permits and Entrance Fees

Annapurna Conservation Area Entry Permit
TIMS (Trekkers’ Information Management System) card

Guides and Support Staff

Experienced, licensed English-speaking trekking guide trained in first aid.
Assistant guide for groups larger than six trekkers.

One Porter for every 2 Trekers
Salaries, food, accommodation, and insurance for all trekking staff.

Trekking Essentials Provided

Annapurna region trekking map.
Trekking poles (on request).
Sleeping bag rated for -20°C conditions.
Duffel bag (70-80L capacity).

Emergency Preparedness

Comprehensive first-aid medical kit
Insurance for all Nepali staff.
Assistance with emergency rescue arrangements (requires your personal insurance coverage).

Extra Benefits

Official certificate of trek completion.
Complimentary luggage storage at Amazing Nepal Trek’s office during your trek.
Amazing Nepal Trek T-shirt as a Trekking souvenir.
Welcome & Farewell dinner at a top-rated restaurant hosted by Amazing Nepal Trek & Expedition.

Not Included

❌ International Flights and Nepal Visa

Airfare to/from Kathmandu.
Nepal visa fees: USD 30 (15 days), USD 50 (30 days), USD 125 (90 days).

❌ Accommodation and Meals in Kathmandu

Additional hotel nights due to early arrival, late departure, or early return from the trek.
Lunches and dinners while staying in Kathmandu.

❌ Travel Insurance

Personal insurance covering medical emergencies, high-altitude evacuation, trip cancellation, and unforeseen situations (mandatory).

❌ Personal Porter Service

Personal Porter available at an additional cost of USD 220 per porter (up to 25 kg carrying capacity).

❌ Personal Expenses

Hot showers, extra meals, Wi-Fi, charging electronic devices, and upgraded accommodations during the trek.
Bottled water, alcoholic beverages, soft drinks, coffee, and other personal drinks.

❌ Personal Equipment and Gear

Personal clothing, trekking equipment, and personal medications (see our recommended packing list).
Toiletries like soap, shampoo, toothpaste, tissue paper, etc.

❌ Special Permits

Drone permits, professional filming fees, and other special permits (if applicable).

❌ Tips and Miscellaneous

Gratuities for guides, porters, and staff.
Any other expenses or services not specifically listed in the “Includes” section.

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Useful Information

Accommodations

As we are conscious of accommodation is the first thing that needs to be managed properly for our energization. Thinking so, being based on your budgets and wishes, the Amazing Nepal Trek offers Apsara Boutique Hotel or Hotel Blue Horizon in Kathmandu, and teahouses and lodges during the trek. Mostly you will be offered twin-shared bedrooms during accommodation. No problem, single bed also can be managed but it costs more than having double beds. Moreover, the room offered by Amazing Nepal has attached bathroom in many places; however, teahouses and lodges in the hiking area have shared toilets and bathrooms. To remain true to ourselves, the single room is only available in Kathmandu and Pokhara, but we cannot find facilities in high elevated trekking zone as much as in Kathmandu and Pokhara.

Meals

When you are staying in Kathmandu and Pokhara, we offer you authentic Nepalese foods as well as more common international cuisine (Tibetan, Continental, Italian, Indian etc.). However, teahouses and lodges do not offer you foods as your intention; but they offer you breakfast and dinner. The management of breakfast is not available everywhere except Kathmandu and Pokhara. Moreover, Amazing Nepal Trek offers welcome and farewell dinners for guests.

Is this trek appropriate for me?

Our company ensures Annapurna Circuit Terk with Tilicho Lake Trek is a fairly challenging trek. Therefore, it might not appropriate for all. It has high possibilities of suffering from high altitude and thin air but we adopt some measures preventing it. It requires us having inspiration and passion, which makes your trek successful. You must require your positive attitude and strong determination that can help to accomplish this trek. For making comfortable walking, adjusting to changing climate, our package manages the facility of acclimatization in needed place as well as 5-6 hours walking per day. If you have already accumulated hiking and jugging experiences that will be beneficial to adjust with the situation. Amazing Nepal Trek & Expedition cordially requests to have medical checking before you plan to start long trekking and hiking.

Briefing of the Tour:

You will be briefed about the trek, you will be given an information file, and importantly introduced with your guide.

Trekking Crews:

We will provide government registered, well-trained English Speaking guide, who holds enough knowledge about responsible tourism and eco-friendly tourism

We will also provide an assistant guide who is ready to help you with every situation.

We will provide a porter is provided to every two of you, and he will be carrying not more than 25kg.

We get our crews’ life get insured.

Certificate:

After the trek is over, you will be provided with ANTE adventure certificate.

Size of Group:

Trekking Group Size of our group can range from two people to ten people. In case you want to travel alone, do not hesitate to write to us. We will plan accordingly. In case, you more than ten people, please do let us know so that we can develop and improvise plans and itinerary.

Acclimatization:

Trekking to the Annapurna Region is as much difficult as it is technical. We give special priority to its technical sides as well. For this, we have designed an itinerary to allow you to get acclimatize naturally. We know the particular location you need to stay for rest, and the particular distance you need to walk slowly and so on. In case you get high altitude sickness, we have crews who know how to deal with it effectively and smartly.

How to respond to Altitude Sickness?

Please do carry a first aid box

Please consult your physician

Please do keep on informing our crews if you feel uneasy

Please do walk in the group so that you can help each other

Travel Insurance:

We would like to recommend you to get your trekking insured. Since you are trekking in probably one of the wildest and challenging routes, you need to be cautious of anything inevitable. You may need helicopter evacuation and get your trip canceled. You may get injured and get your baggage theft and so on. Hence, we would like to recommend you to get your trekking insured.

Permits and fees:

The government local body charges some small amount of fee for every you make to the World heritage sites, Conservation areas, National Parks, and restricted areas along climbing. The price we charge includes all the fees.

Flight Delay in JOMSOM

Twin Otter and Dornier is the primary mode of transport from the airstrip at Jomsom. This service is fairly dependable. Sometimes, flights may be canceled due to mountain weather conditions or other technical problems. In such case, Amazing Nepal will organize the alternative available road transportation to ensure you are on schedule for your international flight.

The expense of the road transport will be managed from the reimbursement received from the flight ticket after the deduction of cancelation charge. So please note that there will be no refund of the flight from Jomsom to Pokhara if the alternative road transportation is consolidated.

Equipments

If you want to book a trekking package with Amazing Nepal Trek and Expedition and still wondering about the essential equipment for your trekking journey, here we are more than happy to offer our checklist for your references. Please make necessary amendments to our checklist as per your need and convenience. For some case, if you couldn’t get any of these listed equipment/gears in your hometown or you’re in a rush before you fly to Kathmandu, don’t worry! The listed necessary items mentioned below can be easily purchased here.
Except for your day pack, all luggage will be carried by porters. A porter is available for two people who will carry maximum up to 25 kg. So, You have to be careful while packing your Bag or luggage.

Moreover, There is an allowance of 15kg per person on the domestic flights. Additional personal items are not needed for the trekking portion of the trip which can be kept in the hotel’s storage room without extra cost.

Below is the checklist of equipment that are required for the trek:

HEAD

Buff headwear /neckwear
Sun hat or scarf
Light balaclava or warm fleece hat
Sunglasses
Head Torch

UPPER BODY

Cotton T-shirts or Thermals
Fleece jacket
Waterproof/windproof jacket
Down filled jacket (Your own Down Jacket is strongly recommended, but Amazing Nepal Trek also supply complimentary down jacket which is needed to be returned after the completion of trek)

LOWER BODY

Lightweight cotton pants (long)
Waterproof Pants
Thermal underwear

FEET

Thin inner socks
Thick and warm wool hiking socks
Comfortable Hiking boots
Sneakers /slippers

HANDS

Gore-tex gloves

ACCESSORIES

Sleeping bag rated to - 20°C (Your own sleeping bag strongly is recommended, but Amazing Nepal Trek also supply complimentary sleeping bags which is needed to be returned after the completion of trek)
Trekking bags/duffel bag (Amazing Nepal Trek will supply complimentary water and windproof duffel/kit bag, but one extra big duffel bag/suitcase is necessary for items that are left at the hotel in Kathmandu)
Large plastic bags (For keeping items dry inside trek bag)
Trekking poles (Optional, Recommended)
Water bottle or camel bag
Toiletries
Towel
Sewing Kit
Insect repellent, sunscreen, and lip balm
The first-aid kit; should contain lip salve, Aspirin, Band Aids, anti-histamine, Imodium or similar tablets for mild cases of diarrhea
Re-hydration powder, extra prescription drugs you may be taking if any particular
Wet wipes
Reading or writing material

Frequently Asked Questions

How many days is the Annapurna Circuit Trek with Tilicho Lake?

The Annapurna Circuit Trek with Tilicho Lake runs over 17 days, starting and ending in Kathmandu.

How much does the Annapurna Circuit Trek with Tilicho Lake cost?

The Annapurna Circuit Trek with Tilicho Lake starts from US$ 1250 per person. The final price depends on your group size and chosen services — contact Amazing Nepal Trek & Expedition for current group discounts.

What is the maximum altitude on the Annapurna Circuit Trek with Tilicho Lake?

The highest point reached on the Annapurna Circuit Trek with Tilicho Lake is 5416m/17769ft.

How difficult is the Annapurna Circuit Trek with Tilicho Lake?

The Annapurna Circuit Trek with Tilicho Lake is graded Fairly challenging. A reasonable level of fitness is recommended, and our government-licensed guides support you throughout the trek.

What is the best time to do the Annapurna Circuit Trek with Tilicho Lake?

The best months for the Annapurna Circuit Trek with Tilicho Lake are March to May, September to December.

What is included in the Annapurna Circuit Trek with Tilicho Lake package?

The Annapurna Circuit Trek with Tilicho Lake includes accommodation (Hotel/Teahouse/ Homestay) and meals (Breakfast in Kathmandu and Pokhara/Full board in Trekking). See the Cost Includes / Excludes section above for the complete list.

How do I book the Annapurna Circuit Trek with Tilicho Lake?

You can book the Annapurna Circuit Trek with Tilicho Lake using the Book Now button on this page, or contact Amazing Nepal Trek & Expedition directly by phone, email or WhatsApp. A small deposit confirms your booking.