Annapurna Circuit Trek with Tilicho Lake

Highlights of the day: Scenic drive along the Trishuli and Marshyangdi rivers. Pass terraced fields, lush hillsides, and small Gurung and Magar settlements before reaching Jagat, the starting point of the Annapurna Circuit.

Max. Altitutde 1,300m

Meal Plan Lunch, Dinner, Hot drinks

Accomodation Lodge

Activity 8–9 hrs drive (approx. 210 km, mountain road)

Highlights of the day: Follow the Marshyangdi River, crossing suspension bridges and walking through lush forests. Pass charming villages like Chamje and Tal, set in a river gorge. Gradual ascent into Dharapani, an important junction with the Manaslu trail.

Max. Altitutde 1,860m

Meal Plan Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Hot drinks

Accomodation Lodge

Activity 6–7 hrs trek

Highlights of the day: Enter pine and fir forests with views of Lamjung Himal and Annapurna II. Pass through Timang village, known for Tibetan culture and prayer flags. Arrive at Chame, the district headquarters of Manang.

Max. Altitutde 2,670m

Meal Plan Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Hot drinks

Accomodation Lodge

Activity 5–6 hrs trek, steady ascent

Highlights of the day: Walk through apple orchards and pine forest. Cross suspension bridges with magnificent views of Paungda Danda rock face. Overnight in Upper Pisang, offering great views of Annapurna II and Annapurna IV.

Max. Altitutde 3,300m

Meal Plan Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Hot drinks

Accomodation Lodge

Activity 5–6 hrs trek

Highlights of the day: Take the high trail via Ghyaru, passing Tibetan-style villages with panoramic views of Annapurna range. This is one of the most scenic sections of the circuit. Arrive at Ngawal (Nawal), a traditional Buddhist village.

Max. Altitutde 3,660m

Meal Plan Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Hot drinks

Accomodation Lodge

Activity 6–7 hrs trek, gradual but high-altitude trail

Highlights of the day: Descend gradually to Braga, with its centuries-old monastery and mani walls. Arrive in Manang, the cultural and administrative center of the region, surrounded by high peaks and glaciers.

Max. Altitutde 3,540m

Meal Plan Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Hot drinks

Accomodation Lodge

Activity 4–5 hrs trek

Highlights of the day: Leave the main Annapurna Circuit trail and head west toward Tilicho Base Camp. Pass through Khangsar village and follow rugged high-altitude trails with breathtaking views of Gangapurna and Tilicho Peak.

Max. Altitutde 4,150m

Meal Plan Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Hot drinks

Accomodation Lodge

Activity 6–7 hrs trek, gradual but steady ascent

Highlights of the day: Early morning hike to Tilicho Lake, one of the highest glacial lakes in the world. Stunning turquoise waters set against Tilicho Peak and the Annapurna massif. After enjoying the lake, descend back to Shree Kharka for overnight.

Max. Altitutde 4,919m (Tilicho Lake)/ Sleep Altitude: 4,080m

Meal Plan Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Hot drinks

Accomodation Lodge

Activity 6–7 hrs hike/trek

Highlights of the day: Rejoin the main Annapurna Circuit trail at Yak Kharka. Ascend steadily through alpine meadows with grazing yaks before reaching Thorong Phedi, base camp for the Thorong La crossing.

Max. Altitutde 4,525m

Meal Plan Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Hot drinks

Accomodation Lodge

Activity 6–7 hrs trek

Highlights of the day: Early morning climb to Thorong La Pass (5,416m), the highest and most challenging section of the trek. Rewarding panoramic views of Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, Manaslu, and Tibet’s Himalaya. Long descent to Muktinath, a sacred Hindu–Buddhist pilgrimage site.

Max. Altitutde 5,416m / Sleep Altitude: 3,760m

Meal Plan Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Hot drinks

Accomodation Lodge

Activity 8–9 hrs trek

Highlights of the day: Trek through barren Mustang landscapes and cross Lubra Pass (3,772m). Arrive at Jomsom, a windy town famous for apple orchards and the Kali Gandaki valley.

Max. Altitutde 2,743m

Meal Plan Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Hot drinks

Accomodation Lodge

Activity 6–7 hrs trek

Highlights of the day: Scenic drive down the Kali Gandaki valley through Marpha and Ghasa villages. Arrive at Tatopani, known for its natural hot springs, perfect for relaxation.

Max. Altitutde 1,190m

Meal Plan Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Hot drinks

Accomodation Lodge

Activity 6–7 hrs drive

Highlights of the day: Trek through terraced farmland and traditional Magar villages. Overnight in Sikha, a hillside farming community.

Max. Altitutde 1,935m

Meal Plan Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Hot drinks

Accomodation Lodge

Activity 4–5 hrs trek, mostly uphill

Highlights of the day: Ascend through rhododendron forests to Ghorepani, a popular stop on the Poon Hill trek. Great mountain views of Dhaulagiri and Annapurna ranges.

Max. Altitutde 2,860m

Meal Plan Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Hot drinks

Accomodation Lodge

Activity 5–6 hrs trek

Highlights of the day: Early morning hike to Poon Hill (3,210m) for sunrise views over Annapurna and Dhaulagiri massifs. Trek downhill via Tadapani to Ghandruk, a large Gurung village known for its rich culture and Himalayan views.

Max. Altitutde 1,940m

Meal Plan Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Hot drinks

Accomodation Lodge

Activity 6–7 hrs trek (including Poon Hill hike)

Highlights of the day: Descend along stone steps to Siuli Bazaar. From here, a short drive back to Pokhara, where you can relax by Phewa Lake.

Max. Altitutde 822m

Meal Plan Breakfast, Lunch

Accomodation Hotel in Pokhara

Activity 3 hrs trek, 2–3 hrs drive

Highlights of the day: Leisure day for boating on Phewa Lake, visiting Davis Falls, World Peace Pagoda, or simply relaxing after your long trek.

Max. Altitutde 822m

Meal Plan Breakfast

Accomodation Hotel in Pokhara

 Highlights of the day: Return drive to Kathmandu through river valleys and terraced hillsides. Final celebration of the trek in the capital city.

Max. Altitutde 1,400m

Meal Plan Breakfast, Lunch

Accomodation (Hotel in Kathmandu on request)

Activity 6–7 hrs drive