Tilicho Lake Trek with Annapurna Round- 20 days
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Accommodation Hotel in Kathmandu/Tea House during Trek
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Duration 20
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Trip Difficulty Difficulte
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Activities Trekking
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Best Time Spring and Autumn
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Max. Elevation Thorong La Pass (5,416m/17,764ft)
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Group Size Min-02 pax
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Transportation Bus, Car & Flight
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Meals B L D During Trek
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Start/End Besisahar to Pokhara
Overview
Tilicho Lake Trek with Annapurna Round strolls off with a groovy bus drive to Besi Sahar directing you to Bhulbule landing you at the gateway of the Tilicho Lake Trek with Annapurna Round. The view is astoundingly green however bit by bit as the days progress the shine and greenery of the lower statures wind up observably cold and dry.
Tilicho Lake Trek with Annapurna Round remunerates you with the charismatic panorama of the majestic traverse of Lamjung Himal. Manang is the midpoint of the Tilicho Lake Trek with Annapurna Round with assurance of German bakery shops and cappuccinos.
After the picturesque backdrop of Manang the Tilicho Lake Trek with Annapurna Round routes towards Shri Kharka from where the beauty of the rugged terrain to the panorama of the majestic Himalayas is an awe-striking sight to gaze at. Plunging towards Yak Kharka the mind-boggling beauty of the tranquil lake of Tilicho which is acclaimed to be the lake at the highest altitude in the world at 5200m from the sea level is a sight worth every penny.
Statistically, only 1% of the world’s total population has ever been to this tranquil water which is an astounding accomplishment for all trekkers who put their feet on the bank of this tranquility. The walk around Thorong Phedi will be of simplicity to your worn-out feet. However, on every step to the world’s highest pass, the Thorong La Pass winds up noticeably hard. Breathing the thin cool air at the vantage of the Thorong La Pass is a spellbinding reward of the Tilicho Lake Trek with Annapurna Round.
The enchanting mystical asylum of Muktinath will enthrall you with the mesmerizing panorama of the bewildering mountain vistas and Nilgiri at its housetop. The Tilicho Lake Trek with Annapurna Round plunges towards Tatopani via Jomsom. Furthermore, a dip into the hot springs of Tatopani is certain to rev you up for your march toward Ghorepani.
Setting off in pitch dark, the hike to Poon Hill will charm you with the all-encompassing magnificence of Annapurna II, Annapurna South and Machhapuchree laid out straightforwardly before your sight.
The Tilicho Lake Trek with Annapurna Round at that point embarks for another colossal day of climbing, which will take a declining change at lunchtime into the swamps and unsettled areas around Tadapani. You will be spending your last night in Ghandruk. The following day will be an absolutely downhill trek to Nayapool where the vehicles will leave for Pokhara concluding the astounding Tilicho Lake Trek with Annapurna Round.
Outline Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival at TIA Kathmandu (1,300m/2,464ft)
Day 02: Kathmandu Sightseeing
Day 03: Long unwinding drive from Kathmandu to Syange (1,100m/3,608 ft): 8 – 10 hours
Day 04: Trek from Syange to Dharapani (1,960m/6,430ft): 7 – 8 hours
Day 05: Trek from Dharapani to Chame (2,710m/8,891ft): 6 hours
Day 06: Trek from Chame to Pisang (3,300m/10,824ft): 5 – 6 hours
Day 07: Trek from Pisang to Manang : 6- 7 hours
Day 08: Manang: Acclimatization day
Day 09: Trek from Manang to Siri Kharka (4,060m/13,320ft): 4-5 hours
Day 10: Trek from Siri Kharka to Tilicho Base Camp (4,140m/13,583ft): 5-6 hours
Day 11: Visit Tilicho Lake (4,949m/16,138 ft) and trek back towards Siri Kharka: 5-6 hours
Day 12: Trek from Siri kharka to Yak kharka (4,040m/13,020ft):4-5 hours
Day 13: Trek from Yak Kharka to Thorong Phedi (4,600m/15,092ft): 3 – 4 hours
Day 14: Trek from Thorong Phedi to Muktinath (3,800m/12,467ft) by means of Thorong La Pass (5,416m/17,764ft): 7 – 8 hours
Day 15: Drive from Muktinath to Tatopani (1,200m/3937ft): 6 – 8 hours
Day 16: Trek from Tatopani to Ghorepani (2,850m/9,350ft): 7 – 8 hours
Day 17: Trek from Ghorepani to Poon Hill to Tadapani (2,700m/8,860ft): 6 – 7 hours
Day 18: Tadapani to Pokhara (827m/2,789ft) through Ghandruk: 5 – 6 hours trek, 1 hour 20 minutes drive
Day 19: Fly back to Kathmandu
Day 20: Final Departure
Detailed Itinerary
After arriving in Kathmandu, a delegate from Snow Bank Adventure will pick you up and take you to your hotel. At night, there will be an appreciated supper hosted by Snow Bank Adventure.
- Accommodation: Over night at Star Hotel
- Meals: D
After breakfast, we start our voyage through four astonishing UNESCO World Heritage Sites. These incorporate the compositionally rich Durbar Square, the hallowed Hindu sanctuary of Pashupati Nath, the fascinating 'Monkey Temple' (Swayambunath), and Bauddha Nath Stupa which is probably the most enthralling stupa on the planet.
- Accommodation: Overnight at hotel
- Meals: B
We start our long drive to Syange promptly toward the beginning of the day. On the way, we get the chance to appreciate the wide-open of Nepal with its green slopes, winding waterways, terraced ranches, and obviously the strong Himalayas.
- Accommodation: Overnight at teahouse
- Meals: B L D
We enter Manang locale in the wake of the intersection of an enormous scaffold close to Tal. The trail goes through the grain, rice, and potato fields; and the cascades keep on going with us even today. We additionally go through the town of Kodo before coming to Dharapani which is perhaps the greatest town in the Manang valley.
- Accommodation: Overnight at teahouse
- Meals: B L D
Today we stroll through a couple of forested edges on our approach to Chame, which is the central command of the Manang District. All through the trek, we can respect stunning perspectives on the Himalayas including Lamjung Himal, Annapurna II, and Annapurna IV (7,525m/24,688ft). On the present trek, we additionally go over little natural aquifers where we can dunk in and alleviate our hurting muscles.
- Accommodation: Overnight at teahouse
- Meals: B L D
A precarious and restricted way through the thick backwoods will carry us to the emotional bent shake face, rising 1500m from the stream. This is most likely the steepest piece of the Marshyangdi Valley, so steep that the trail is cut into the vertical shake. In the wake of passing this last piece of shake, the valley opens up with glorious vistas. What's more, right where the valley enlarges stands the Paungda Danda, a monstrous slanting rock face that ascents over (1,500m/4,920ft) over the trail. We trek for some time before achieving Lower Pisang where we go through the night.
- Accommodation: Overnight at teahouse
- Meals: B L D
There are two courses to Manang yet we pursue the trail that takes us to Upper Pisang through Geru. This trail ensures fantastic perspectives on the excellent scene and the relentless mountains including Annapurna and Pisang. We start to see complexity in the scene and vegetation from today. The cold and dry atmosphere additionally makes a lot harsher condition. Our short visit to Barge cloister, the biggest religious community in the whole region of Manang will be essential.
- Accommodation: Overnight at teahouse
- Meals: B L D
So as to stay in shape on the trails that pursue, we keep ourselves occupied today with a short climb to either Bhojo Gumba or Gangapurna Lake.
- Accommodation: Overnight at teahouse
- Meals: B L D
From Manang, we head out through the western entryways and pursue the way down to the stream. We cross the waterway and keep strolling on its southern side through coniferous woods. Subsequent to coming to Kangsar Village we walk further up towards Siri Kharka and pass a religious community in transit. The tough walk could be tiring yet we will have Gungang Himal and Mt. Chulu in the scenery to stay with us.
- Accommodation: Overnight at teahouse
- Meals: B L D
While the way from Siri Kharka to Tilicho Base Camp isn't steep or physically strenuous, it could be debilitating as we need to stroll on limited ways in free scree and avalanche zone. Our trail experiences the center of the avalanche zone whereby we can see noteworthy shake arrangements along the trail.
- Accommodation: Overnight at teahouse
- Meals: B L D
Our trail keeps on embracing the side of the mountain in a slow to soak slant before achieving the watershed. In transit, we appreciate yaks and deer brushing above and underneath our trail. On the opposite side is Tilicho Lake, a huge stupendously set lake settled at the foot of the north substance of Tilicho Peak. The lake was referred to by the pioneer of the French undertaking group as 'The Great Ice Lake'. The Lake likewise holds a significant spot for the Hindus as this sacrosanct lake includes in perhaps the holiest content of the Hindus, The Ramayan. We follow our progression and come back to Siri Kharka.
- Accommodation: Overnight at teahouse
- Meals: B L D
We leave Siri Kharka and plummet towards Khangsar Village. In transit, we pass Tare Gumba, a multi-year-old cloister that is critical to the neighbourhood individuals. After coming to Khangsar Village we understand that it is unhabituated except incidental herders during celebration times. We pursue a stone divider out of Khangsar. We walk furthermore until we achieve an occasional extension in the Thorong Khola valley. In the wake of the intersection of the waterway, we rise for some time to a level. Next, walk moreover until achieving Yak Kharka.
- Accommodation: Overnight at teahouse
- Meals: B L D
It is a tough stroll to Thorang Phedi. After strolling for quite a while, we cross a suspension extension and reach Ledar village. We climb moreover and go through transcending bluffs before coming to Thorong Phedi, the last town before Thorong La pass. On this outing, we are remunerated with probably the best perspective on Mt. Gundang, Mt. Syagang, Thorong Peak, and Mt. Khatungkan.
- Accommodation: Overnight at teahouse
- Meals: B L D
Intersection Thorong La pass, perhaps the most astounding go on the planet, will be our definitive target today. We will cross the go from east to west (Manang to Muktinath) which is the least demanding and most secure bearing. We get up around three in the first part of the day and stroll up the mountain. When we at long last make it to the top, we understand that our adventure was justified, despite all the trouble.
- Accommodation: Overnight at teahouse
- Meals: B L D
In the first part of the day, we visit the Muktinath Temple which a sacrosanct spot for the two Hindus and Buddhists. In Hinduism, the sanctuary is accepted to be a consecrated spot called Mukti Kshetra, which actually implies the "spot of freedom ". After a visit to the hallowed spot, we drive to Tatopani and go through the night.
- Accommodation: Overnight at teahouse
- Meals: B L D
The trail drives us through a terraced farmland with mountains all around. We go through the towns of Shikha and Chitre before achieving a delightful rhododendron backwoods. At the point when in blossom the rhododendron trees with their normal stature of up to 100" will be secured with pink or red blooms. Strolling further we reach Ghorepani, a wonderful town situated at an edge top.
- Accommodation: Overnight at teahouse
- Meals: B L D
To get the dawn over the Himalayas, we make an early morning move along the precarious trail to the perspective of Poon Hill (3,210m/10,529ft), the most famous trekking goal of the Annapurna locale. It is additionally an incredible perspective to appreciate the astounding perspectives on Mustang, Pokhara, and more than 20 of the most astounding mountains including the nearby perspectives on the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges. The blanketed pinnacles of the high mountains loom above and around us shining in the first part of the daylight. Subsequent to taking photos, we return back to Ghorepani. After breakfast, we head east and climb an adjacent edge. We slide through rhododendron timberlands, go by fabulous cascades and reach Tadapani to go through the night.
- Accommodation: Overnight at teahouse
- Meals: B L D
From Tadapani, we make a precarious plunge through the thick and dull timberland. This piece of the trek will be through the thick woods of old rhododendron trees. At the point when the rhododendron trees are in sprout, these backwoods really transform into astounding plant enclosures. By evening, contingent on the period of movement, we additionally get the opportunity to appreciate cherry blooms in blossom on the slants on the opposite side of the gorge. In the wake of trekking a couple of more minutes, we enter the town of Ghandruk, an incline settlement with stone houses generally possessed by the Gurung individuals. Here, we appreciate the amazingly close-up transcending perspectives on Fishtail, Annapurna South, and Hiunchuli mountains. We proceed with our trek to Nayapul from where we drive to Pokhara.
- Accommodation: Overnight at hotel
- Meals: B L
We fly to Kathmandu in the evening. In the wake of landing in Kathmandu, we will be accompanied to our inn. We appreciate the day relaxed or make up for lost time with some very late shopping or investigate any tourist spots we missed during our first day in Kathmandu. To commend the fruitful culmination of our voyage, we will have a goodbye supper at night.
- Accommodation: Overnight at hotel
- Meals: B D
Our adventure in Nepal reaches an end today! A Snow Bank Adventure delegate will drop you off at the air terminal roughly 3 hours before your booked flight. On our approach to home, you will have a lot of time to design your next experience in the magnificent nation of Nepal.
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- Meals: B
Includes & Excludes
Includes
- Airport Transportation
- Farewell dinner
- Kathmandu sightseeing by private vehicle
- Accommodation 3 nights in Kathmandu and 1 night in Pokhara with Bed and breakfast
- Kathmandu to Besi Sahar by private transport and Besi Sahar to Syange by sharing Jeep
- Transportation from the ending point of trekking by private vehicle
- Pokhara to Kathmandu by domestic flight
- Three meals and tea, coffee during the trek
- Safe drinking water( treated with chlorine and iodine)
- Permit of the trek(TIMS, Conservation, and National park fee)
- All types of necessary government paperwork and government taxes
- Guide and Porter(meals, wages, Insurance & transpiration )
- An English speaking government registered trekking guide and porter
- Trekking equipment like a raincoat, sleeping bag, down jacket, and walking pole
Excludes
- Personal expenses
- Personal & medical insurance
- Rescue evacuation by Helicopter in Emergency case
- Beverage and Bar bills( soft drinks, hard drinks, and mineral water)
- Boiled water
- Lunch & Dinner in Kathmandu except for welcome and farewell dinner
- Electronic devise recharge
- Wi-fi during the trek
- Tips for Guide and Porter
Trek Video
Packing List
- Duffel Bag ( 25 kg): Provided during the briefing in Kathmandu. It is durable and waterproof and porters will carry it throughout the trek.
- Daypack with Rain Cover ( 25-30L): Choose one with good back support and adjustable straps. It should hold your daily essentials like a Jackets, water, snacks, sunscreen, gloves, a camera, and important documents.
- Sleeping Bag ( -10°C to -15°C): A high - quality sleeping bag is included at no extra cost. Suitable for colder places like Deurali, MBC, and ABC.
- Down Jacket ( -10°C to -15°C): Supplied by us. It is warm, insulated, and comes with a hood- perfect for chilly morning and evening.
- Trekking Poles: Helpful for maintain balance, and reducing strain on joints, especially on steep trails like ulleri, chomrong, and the descent to jhinu Danda.
- Water Bottle ( 1-2L): Can be refilled daily. We suggest using a Nalgene bottle or a 2-3l hydration bladder with a tube for convenience.
- Headlamp + Spare Batteries: Necessary for early starts, Power outages and pre-dawn hikes
- Travel Adapter ( Type C,D,M): Nepal uses different plug types so a universal adapter with USB ports is recommended.
- Dry Bags / Zip Locks (3-4): Use to protect clothes, electronics, and toiletries from moisture. Large Plastic bags also work well in wet seasons.
