Trip Overview
Highlights
- An adventure that leads you to the both sides Annapurna Himalayas.
- Tilicho lake – the highest altitude lake in the world.
- Thorong la pass – the highest point on Annapurna Circuit
- A journey into scenic Manang valley and beautiful areas of Kaligandaki valley.
- Enjoyable daily walks with stunning views of Annapurna, Manaslu and Dhaulagiri range of peaks.
Itinerary
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Day 1 On arrival at Kathmandu airport 1,340 m meet our staff and transfer to hotel.
Landing at Kathmandu and Nepal international airport, where your guide or staff receives you for the short drive to your respective hotels in the hub of Kathmandu.
After checking into your nice rooms with rest after a jet lag, and then rendezvous with another group member of Tilicho Lake and Semi Annapurna Circuit Trekking, where your tour operator will brief you with useful information regarding the treks, about hotels and lodge with Nepalese culture, do’s and don’ts.
Overnight at a hotel in Kathmandu.
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Day 2 At Kathmandu with options for tour with time for trek preparations.
Kathmandu is a free day where one can join in our interesting sightseeing tour as options, as the capital Kathmandu of Nepal is steeped with historical and religious monuments of world heritage sites.
Afternoon at leisure and preparation for Tilicho Lake and Semi Annapurna Circuit trekking, starting next early morning with to Nepal Mid-West.
Overnight at a hotel in Kathmandu. Include Breakfast/Welcome dinner.
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Day 3 Drive to Jagat 1,440 m via Syange 980 m and Besisar town 860 m - 07 hrs.
Morning an early morning start after a hearty breakfast in the hotel, then getting ready for a long and interesting overland journey on Nepal’s main highway to reach the warmer country around Mid-West at Lamjung district, and then continue to drive from Besisar headquarter town of Lamjung, located in a warm sub-tropical temperature valley.
The drive continues following the farm village and Marysangdi River upstream till Syange village and then on winding uphill to reach a nice place at Jagat farm village first.
overnight at the hotel Lodge/guest house. Include B, L, and D.
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Day 4 Trek to Dharapani 1,920 m via Tal-Besi 1,745 m and Chamje - 06 hrs.
From Jagat, our treks begin heading through farm areas above the river to reach Chamje where you can notice changes in village people, vegetation and culture entering into a more Buddhism country.
After Chamje crosses over the Marysangdi river to reach the cool shade of nice lovely woodland of pines and rhododendron tree lines heading above the river to reach a nice valley at Tal -Besi, where temperatures get much cooler from here onward.
With a refreshing stop heading towards the end of the valley and crossing over bridges with ups and downhill to reach nice Dharapani village, located above the river in route to the Manang and Manaslu area.
Overnight at guest house/Lodges. Include B, L, and D.
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Day 5 Trek to Chame 2,670 m - 05 hours.
The morning walk leads into nice alpine woodland within a river gorge to reach a small village Bagchap and Danaque encountering Buddhist religious monuments of prayer walls and spinning bells and then walking with views of Lamjung Himal and Annapurna IV and A II peaks, to reach the higher side of the trail at Timang village.
This village of mixed hill tribes with Magar-Gurung and Manang people facing grand views of Manaslu and Annapurna mountain range, after Timang on downhill then walk by the riverside to reach at the large town in Chame.
Chame headquarter and administrative town of Manang district with many good lodges for overnight stop, with time to browse its streets filled with shops and stores.
Overnight at Guest house/Lodges. Include B, L, and D.
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Day 6 Trek to Pisang 3, 230 m - 05 hrs.
Enjoying time in the largest town of this trek in Chame walk leads to following the river upstream within thick woodland of pines and rhododendron reaching Bratang village, as the walk continues crossing bridges then climb up into forested area on top of a hill facing views of Pisang peaks and Chulus, and then descend towards a near flat terrain to Pisang village for an overnight stop.
Overnight at Guest house/Lodges. Include B, L, and D.
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Day 7 Trek to Manang Village 3,450 m - 05 hrs.
After this nice village of Pisang, a morning walk leads to a climb for short-while into the wooded area to reach the top of a ridge facing wonderful views of Manang valley enclosed with Annapurna and Chulu peaks, as the walk leads downhill to Hongdae / Homre a village with a small airstrip.
From this village walk into tree lines with amazing views of peaks and then vegetation and tree lines fade as the walk leads to the nice village at Braga with an old monastery on top.
With time to explore its ancient monastery of great interest with fabulous views of Annapurna towards the south and Chulus with Pisang in the north, from here an hour’s walk reaches our destination at the main Manang village for
an overnight stop at Lodge or guest house. Include B, L, and D.
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Day 8 Rest day at Manang for local hikes and acclimatization.
At Manang, a necessary rest day to support acclimatization before heading towards high Tilicho Lake and Thorang-la pass, Manang for better acclimatization where one walks across Manang village down to Marysangdi River, then climb up to the viewpoint facing close to Ice-Falls and glaciers of Gangapurna and Annapurna II-III with the small turquoise lake of Manang.
Rest of the afternoon relax and explore this interesting village adorned with age-old Buddhist religion and fascinating culture and customs.
Overnight at hotel/guest house. Include B, L, and D.
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Day 9 Trek to Khangsar 3,734 - 05 hrs.
With enjoyable rest and a pleasant time at main Manang village, the morning walk leads past the main trails of the Annapurna circuit, to reach further hidden areas around Tilicho Lake as our route leads downs and up into the barren, arid windswept country to reach Kangsar village, which is the last main and permanent village of the area.
At Khangsar reach for an overnight stop with time to marvel at its beautiful surrounding of unique and scenic landscapes with snow-capped peaks.
Overnight at hotel/guest house. Include B, L, and D.
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Day 10 Trek to Tilicho Lake Base 4,670 m - 05 hrs.
After Khangsar village walk leads to higher areas and arid terrain with few downs and gradual winding ups getting closer towards Gangapurna and Tilicho peaks, as our route leads to one of the most remote and isolated corners of Manang Valley at Tilicho Lake base.
Overnight stay simple good lodge for. Include B, L, and D.
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Day 11 Free for hike to Tilicho Lake 4,110 m and back at base camp.
Enjoy the day with a walk to Tilicho Lake, considered one of the highest lakes around Nepal Himalaya, as our route leads down by the serene and pristine Tilicho Lake where you can enjoy the surrounding scenery of close views of Gangapurna and Tilicho peaks with another array of mountains.
After a fascinating and most thrilling moment head up to Tilicho Lake.
Overnight stop at the hotel. Include Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.
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Day 12 Trek to Siri kharka - 05 hrs.
As the trail at high altitude might lead to tiring walks, to allow people more time around this scenic wilderness where today’s route leads ups and down to reach a small settlement at Siri Kharka.
Overnight stop at the hotel. Include Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.
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Day 13 Trek to Yak Kharka 4,110 m - 04 hours.
From this small and peaceful place where onward walk leads towards the windswept high valley and barren hills and gets closer to snow-capped peaks as the walk leads past Khangsar village to reach our overnight stop at Yak Kharka, where the walk leads within the open wide country with views of Gangapurna-Tilicho peaks with Chulu West.
The walk finally ends by reaching a small Yak grazing pastureland known as Yak-Kharka.
Overnight stop at lodge/guest house. Include; B, L, and D.
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Day 14 Trek to Thorang High Camp 4,600 m - 04 hrs.
After a pleasant stop and overnight, a morning walk leads at the end of the valley rim to reach the bottom of Thorang-La Pass, where the walk leads on gradual ups with a few short descend to a river with a brief steep climb and then on a good trail to reach at Phedi with few good lodge.
A break here on this high altitude, then a short steep climb on a stone scree path leads you to the top of the ridge where Thorang High Camp is situated with about 2-3 lodges.
Overnight stop in this high country enclosed within giant peaks of Chulu and Damodar Himal. Include Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.
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Day 15 Cross over Thorang-La 5,416 m and descend to Muktinath 3,800 m - 06 hrs.
Our main tough and long walk of the adventure starts early morning having breakfast then leads to a slow climb on a winding steep uphill past a few glacial ponds and then finally reaching the top of the high Thorang-La pass where you can notice a big board on top with name and height of the pass, festooned with thousands of Buddhist colourful prayer flags.
The top offers amazing scenery of the Mustang region due west with Dhaulagiri-Annapurna and Chulu including the Damodar Himal range.
From the top a long downhill to reach the bottom of the pass with few shades and a tea-house, as the walk continues on a nice wide trail to reach the holy Muktinath Temple premises.
Overnight stop at Muktinath village, after a long tough walk of the day. Include B, L, and D.
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Day 16 Drive to Jomsom 2, 715 m with free afternoon- 02 hrs.
Due to the nature of the road conditions and the tiring walks of the previous day, today’s end of the walk was for short period taking the opportunity of a jeep drive on a motorable road heading downhill towards Jomsom and Kaliagandaki River Valley.
Reaching Jomsom for the last overnight stop in high mountain areas, Jomsom’s headquarter town of Mustang area located on the old Trans Himalaya Salt Trade and Caravan Trail of Nepal and Tibet, where trade still exists beyond Upper Mustang through Karo-la pass to the frontier of Tibet/ China.
This area is home to the Thakali people of the Buddhism religion, been in this trade for hundreds of years, from here around Kaligandaki Valley which includes Marpha-Tukuche and Kalapani / Lete famous for delicious apples and products.
Overnight stop at hotel/Lodges. Include; B, L, D.
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Day 17 Fly from Jomsom to Pokhara 860 m - 20 mins via air and transfer to hotel.
Morning is a short walk to Jomsom air-terminal where a scenic and sweeping short flight reaches Pokhara, during air-borne excellent views of the Dhaulagiri and Annapurna range on both sides of the plane window.
On landing at Pokhara airport, an interesting short drive takes you to the scenic and beautiful lakeside for overnight stops by its famous and serene Lake Phewa.
Overnight at Hotel in Pokhara. Include; Breakfast and Lunch.
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Day 18 Drive or fly back to Kathmandu afternoon free at leisure.
Morning from Pokhara an exciting overland journey back to Kathmandu on route observe Nepalese country life as the drive leads past farm villages and towns and to reach Kathmandu around afternoon time, rest of the day is free for individual activities and shopping souvenirs.
Overnight stop at a hotel in Kathmandu. Include Farewell Dinner.
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Day 19 International departure for home ward bound.
After a wonderful adventure holiday in Nepal with an amazing time in the high mountains enjoying walks on Tilicho Lake and Semi Annapurna Circuit Trek, with the last day in the Himalayan country, enjoying an adventure in the high Himalayas, where our staff and guide transfers you to the airport for your flight back home or to next port of call.
Include: Drop on Our private vehicle to Airport.
What's Included
- Arrival airport picks up on our private vehicle.
- Welcome dinner with live Nepali cultural program and Farewell dinner at one of the finest restaurants around in Thamel.
- 3 Nights' accommodation at Kathmandu with breakfast.
- Guided city tour in Kathmandu valley
- 1 Night 3-star standard accommodation in Pokhara with breakfast.
- Kathmandu to Besisahar by public bus and Besisahar to Jagat by sharing Jeep
- Jomsom to Pokhara flight fare
- Pokhara to Kathmandu by tourist coach
- Teahouse/lodges accommodations during the trek (Nate and clean).
- Full board meals (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) during the trekking period.
- Purified drinking water while on a trek
- One Trekking guide (Experienced, Fluent English Speaking, Gov. Licensed, first aid and eco trained)and their entire expenses, equipment and insurance
- Entire coverage cost and all the trekking equipment for porters (one porter for every two members in a group)
- ACAP Permit (Annapurna Conservation Area Project).
- TIMS Card (Trekker's Information Management Systems).
- Down Jacket and Sleeping Bags while on trekking (if required). and sleeping bag must be return after the trek
- Heaven Nepal Adventure Duffle Bag and T-shirt/trekking Map and Adventure Certificate.
- Medical Kit Box (Diamox & other first Aid Medicine).
- All the Government, and Local taxes as per applicable.
- Adventure certificate (after completion of the trek)
- Final departure transfer to the airport.
Included
- International Airfare/Nepal Visa.
- Flight to Kathmandu and return ticket to your Home country.
- Entrance and monument fees during sightseeing in Kathmandu city ($26 per person)
- Your meals at Kathmandu, except welcome dinner/farewell dinner and breakfast.
- The entire cost of beverages, mineral water/Coca-Cola/Fanta/sprite and beer etc. while on the trek.
- The entire cost of beverages, mineral water/Coca-Cola/Fanta/sprite and beer etc. while on the trek.
- Travel insurance (Must include Helicopter evacuation and Trip Cancellation charges.
- Tipping to the guide and porter at the end of your trip.
- Any other expenses not mentioned in the "Service Included" section.
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Faq
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On Tilicho Lake and Semi Annapurna Circuit treks can I bring family with children?
We suggest that young ones above 14 of age can join in it will be an exciting holiday as well for adults, where walk leads to ups and down with high country of Manang with the highest point of the adventure crossing over Thorang-la. A few days will be quite tough for young and elderly people, otherwise, it’s a great interesting walk for all.
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When do I book for Tilicho-Lake and Semi Annapurna Circuit Trekking?
Depending upon your time and duration for the trek you can book this trip at least 2-3 weeks ahead of our departure dates for the trek, with advance payment as per the norms and rules of the company. Make sure that you have checked your medical and physical fitness before signing for the trip and as well purchasing medical and travel insurance which is very important for this kind of adventurous trek in Nepal Himalaya.
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How many people will be in the group?
From a minimum of 3-4 people in the group with a maximum of 10-15 persons in the group, in some cases we do allow booking for a single person as well, running independently at an extra cost than in groups.
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What will be weather like on the trek?
The season-wise, where best time is from March to May when most of the day is clear with minimum temperatures of 0° to 20° Celsius depending upon the altitude and areas. Where most of the morning till middays clears for views and walks, sometimes afternoon can get overcast with chances of light rains and snow. March to May will be lively with wild flowers in full bloom especially various species of rhododendron (national flower of Nepal) from trees to short bushes.
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How are the lodge and Tea-House on Treks?
Tea-House is the word used in the early days when there were smaller numbers of lodges on route trekking, at present each village has more than 10 to 20 good lodges with pleasant room accommodations, serving excellent food menus as per the season wise. Some villages above 2,500 m and 3,000 m do have nice lodges, but due to freezing cold temperatures at night and morning time where they have toilets on the outside, with some inside as common bathrooms and restrooms. All rooms and dining with warm heating and cosy facilities make your stay much more pleasant and enjoyable.
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Are there electricity and network for cell-phones?
Most of the places do have electricity on route trekking run by hydro-power after main villages, where much of electric supply are private and individual of the lodge owners with sun / solar power to activate electric just for the lodge and as well for customers to charge their computers and cell-phones. Some places do have networks for cell phones and as well for internet like Wi-Fi above Manang valley some areas due to high peaks and hills, the networks are disturbed in deep areas like around river gorge areas. At present nearly all people in Nepal including remote villages do have assistance with cell phones with fine network connections only in bad weather the line can be broken, otherwise it is fine and in working order.
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What happens if some is sick and have to break the trek?
In this situation where our guides are well equipped with knowledge for emergency and medical purposes, depending upon the seriousness of the victims if it is much critical where nearest medical attention is needed, we call for immediate evacuation for Helicopter services to reach the victims to the nearest medical station and hospital.
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What to expect on this journey?
Scenic views of the world’s highest mountains with Dhaulagiri-Annapurna and Manaslu range include magnificent Machhapuchare Himal ‘Fish Tail’ peaks, where walk leads you around Buddhist country interwoven with old traditional life and custom similar to Tibetans. The walk leads to visiting Manang-Thakali-Magar / Poon and Gurung villages encountering many farm fields and terraces of interesting traditional life of the local villagers.
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Who are Manang, Thakali, Magar and Gurung people?
The above group of tribes are high hills people of Nepal Far Mid-West Himalaya spread out throughout Nepal, where most concentrated within Annapurna and Dhaulagiri area of both Hindu and Buddhist religion and origin, these hill tribes are famous as legendry Gurkha soldiers in foreign legion and army like British, India as well some as a police force in Singapore and security guards in many parts of the world overseas. Besides men-folk as famous Gurkha soldiers, the hill people are mostly farmers and cattle herders as a traditional profession.
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Is it really spectacular in flowering times of March to May?
Absolutely the best months of the year and seasons for botany students, flower and nature lovers, where hills and valleys are alive with wild flowers in full bloom with riots of different colours, rhododendron from tall trees to short bushes will be in flowering times, rhododendron national flower of Nepal also.
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Trek Details
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Best Seasons Sep- Dec, Mar-May
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Group Size 2-20
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Duration 18 nights/19 Days ( Kathmandu To Kathmandu )
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Maximum Altitude 5416 m
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Trek Difficulty Moderate to Adventurous
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Accommodation On Lodge
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Transportation Local BUs