Annapurna with Tilicho Lake Trek – 17 Days

Upon your arrival, a team member representing Unleash Nepal Treks & Adventure will pick you up from the airport and take you to the hotel. In the evening, you will attend a welcome dinner, where you will be served authentic Nepalese cuisine that will introduce you to Nepal’s food culture, at the hotel hosted by Unleash Nepal Treks & Adventure. You will stay the night in Kathmandu.
Included meal: Dinner

We will have a guided tour of several of the most historical and spiritual attractions of Kathmandu, which are are listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. We will be visiting Durbar Square, sacred Hindu temple Pashupatinath, the famous Swayambhunath (also known as ‘Monkey Temple’) and Boudhanath, which is one of the largest stupas in the world. Afternoon, We will get our equipment checked at night by our leader, get and be introduced to our fellow trekkers and discuss our trip. We stay the night in Kathmandu.
Included meal: Breakfast

We will be travelling by road from the capital to Chamje village, early in the morning. Chamje village will be our starting point of the trek. Situated at an elevation of 1430m, Chamje is a small village in Annapurna region. The waterfall at Chamje is one of the main attractions of the city for both locals and tourists. The greenery surrounding us will pump us for the upcoming trek. We stay the night in Chamje.
Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

We will be beginning our trek early in the morning. We will walk through several waterfalls, mixed communities and vegetable plantations that are believed to have been inhabited from Tibet. We will climb two steep sections before reaching the village of Tal, after crossing a suspension bridge below Chamje. We will enter the district of Manang from Tal. We will pass through Kodo village on our way and walk through the trail across a mountain side to one of the biggest villages of Manang district, Dharapani. We stay the night in Dharapani.
Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

On our way to Chame, the headquarters of Manang district, we will walk through a few forested ridges. We will admire the outstanding views of the Himalayas including Lamjung Himal, Annapurna II and Annapurna IV (7,525m) throughout our journey. We will come across small hot springs, where we can dip in and relax our aching body. We stay the night in Chame.
Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

We will walk through a steep and narrow path through a dense forest. It will bring us to the dramatic 1500m high curved rock face rising from the river. After passing the rock, the valley opens up with majestic vistas. Paungda Danda, a massive sloping rock face risen over 1500m above the trail, will stand right where the valley starts to widen.
Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Amongst the two trails to Manang, we will follow the trail that takes us to Upper Pisang via Geru. This trail is sure to provide us with excellent views of beautiful landscapes and the mountains including Annapurna and Pisang. We will begin to note a change in landscape, vegetation and a harsh environment that the cold and dry climate will create. We stay the night in Manang.
Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

We will continue our trek up to the village of Khangsar after completing our breakfast. On our walk ahead, the trail cuts down through a gorge. Tilicho Peak can be spotted far above. The beauty of Annapurna will continue to amaze us throughout our journey. We pass through a small scenic settlements and the Tore monastery. We will enjoy superb Khangsar River and a massive barrier before reaching our destination, Khangsar. We stay the night in Khangsar.
Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

On our way to Tilicho Base Camp, we will come across grassy fields. After a slight ascend up a small hill, we will get to witness the spectacular view of the entire valley. We will enter the Tilicho Base Camp next, after walking down a steep inclination. We will be camping here, as it is the only option due to the absence of lodges. We stay the night in Tilicho Base Camp.
Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Our trail passes through a moraine and then cuts along the sides of the mountain, after the initial ascent, which is bound to be tough. But the spectacular views of Tilicho, Nilgiri, Khangsar and Muktinath peaks are always in our presence to cheer us up. Upon reaching the highest lake in the world, Tilicho, we will get to admire the serene beauty that it has to offer. We take a break beside the lake and let the outstanding views sink in before making our way back to the camp. We stay the night in Tilicho Base Camp.
Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

On our way back from the Tilicho Base Camp, the path leads out of the Marsyangdi valley and we start to notice the sudden change in surroundings as the trees are left behind. Our trail continues through the ruins of old Khangsar village, until we cross a log bridge over the river between Gumsang and Yak Kharka. We will be treated to seeing a lot of yaks grazing around, as the Himalayan village, Yak Kharka, will stand up to its name. From here, we will also get to absorb the breathtaking views of Annapurna III. We stay the night in Yak Kharka.
Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

From here, it is an uphill walk to Thorang Phedi. After a short walk, we will cross a suspension bridge and reach the village of Ledar. Furthermore, we ascend and pass through towering cliffs before reaching Thorang Phedi. This is the last village before Thorang La. In this trip, we will be rewarded by some of the best views of Mt. Gundang, Mt. Syagang, Thorung Peak and Mt. Khatungkan. We stay the night in Thorang Phedi.
Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

The main objective of the day will be crossing Thorang La pass. We will cross the pass from east-to-west, which is the easier and safest direction. We will be waking up at around 3 in the morning and walk up the mountain. Our journey will be worth it when we finally make it to the top. We can take a few photographs before heading to Muktinath Valley at the foot of the Thorang La pass. We stay the night in Muktinath
Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Muktinath is an ultimate destination for Hindu and Buddhist pilgrims alike, and it is a beautiful place. We visit the Muktinath temple before making our way further ahead. We will get to enjoy the magnificent views of Mount Dhaulagiri, as the trail extends further. We can choose to buy Shaligram as a souvenir. We move further ahead amongst meadows, cross streams and hills over to Kagbeni. Kagbeni is a village filled with memorial stupas and a small monastery. We will continue our trek after lunch break at Kagbeni and over to Jomson on the Kali Gandaki Valley, as the trail cuts through windy area. We stay the night in Jomsom.
Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Today, we will be flying back to Pokhara. After checking-in at the hotel, we can choose to take a rest for a while or visit the Lakeside area around Fewa Lake. We can choose to buy some souvenirs here. We stay the night in Pokhara.
Included meal: Breakfast

We fly back to Kathmandu in the afternoon. Upon our arrival in Kathmandu, we will be escorted back to our hotel. We can enjoy the day freely, go shopping, or explore any landmarks we might have missed during our first day in Kathmandu. To celebrate our wonderful journey, we will have a farewell dinner in the evening. We stay overnight in Kathmandu.
Included meals: Breakfast & Dinner

Our journey and time together in Nepal comes to an end today! A representative from Unleash Nepal Treks & Adventure will drop us off at the airport approximately 3 hours before our flight. On your way back home, you can plan your next adventure in this beautiful country of Nepal with Unleash Nepal Treks & Adventure.
Included meals: Breakfast