Annapurna with Tilicho Lake Trek is a fantastic journey along the famous Annapurna region and to Tilicho Lake (4949m), one of the highest lakes in the world. The trail cuts through varied elevations, and has climates ranging from semi-tropical to desert, and with the landscapes varying from sub-tropical to alpine forests to snowy barren, and the stunning rocky Thorongla mountain pass with an altitude of 5416 meters. The trip begins in Kathmandu with visits to several cultural heritage sites. Next, drive to Pisang. The Annapurna with Tilicho Lake Trek concludes in Jomson after which you will fly to Pokhara, followed by another flight to Kathmandu.
What Is Included
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Airport pickups and drops ina private vehicle
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3-star hotel accommodation in Kathmandu and Pokhara with breakfast
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Teahouse accommodation during the trek
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All meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) during the trek
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Welcome and farewell dinners
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All ground transportation on a comfortable private vehicle as per the itinerary
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Domestic flights from Jomsom to Pokhara and from Pokhara to Kathmandu
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Guided city tour in Kathmandu by private vehicle
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Entrance fees for sightseeing/monument visits as per the itinerary
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An experienced, English-speaking guide
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Porter service (2 trekkers: 1 porter)
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Staff costs including their salary, insurance, equipment, food and accommodation
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All necessary paperwork and trekking permits (ACAP, TIMS)
Outline Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu (1,300m/4,264 ft)
Day 02: Kathmandu Sightseeing and trek preparation
Day 03: Drive to Pisang (3,300m/10824ft): 8 hours
Day 04: Pisang to Manang (3,500m/11,482ft): 6 - 7 hours
Day 05: Manang to Khangsar (3745m/12286ft): 2-3 hours
Day 06: Khangsar to Tilicho Base Camp (4140m/13,583ft): 5-6 hours
Day 07: Visit Tilicho Lake (4,949m/16,138 ft) then trek back to base camp: 5-6 hours
Day 08: Tilicho Base Camp to Yak Kharka (4040m/13,020ft): 4-5 hours
Day 09: Yak kharka to Thorang Phedi: (4420m/14501ft): 3-4 hours
Day 10: Thorong Phedi to Muktinath (3,800m/12,467ft) via Thorong La pass (5416m/17764ft): 7 - 8 hours
Day 11: Muktinath to Jomsom (2,715m/8,910ft): 5-6 hours
Day 12: Fly from Jomsom to Pokhara (823m/2,700ft): 30mins
Day 13: Fly from Pokhara to Kathmandu: 30mins
Day 14: Final departure