Annapurna with Tilicho Lake Trek

After breakfast, we begin our guided tour to several historic, antique and spiritual site in Kathmandu which are protected by UNESCO world heritage sites. Today, we explore quaint Durbar Square, Pashupatinath (Hindu Temple), Swayambhunath (2,000 years old monkey temple) and Boudhanath (largest Buddhist stupa). After sightseeing of UNESCO designated world heritage sites, we drive back to hotel and get our trekking gears checked by our trekking leader and discuss about the trip Alpine Kailash’s office.

Meals

Breakfast

Today, we take an early morning drive from Kathmandu to Chamje Village – the starting point of the trek. At Chamje, we explore beautiful waterfalls that has been main source of attraction for domestic and international tourists. The village is itself beautiful with verdant scenery all around.

Activity & Duration

6-7 hours

Highest Altitude

1430m (Chamje)

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

After breakfast, we start our trek through cultivated fields, waterfalls and different villages that are believed to be migrated from Tibet. We cross suspension bridge and ascends two steep ridge to reach the village of Tal. Crossing Kodo village and walking several uphill and downhill section, we reach oone of largest village of Manang district – Dharapani.

Activity & Duration

5-6 hours

Highest Altitude

1960m (Dharapani)

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Today, we negotiate with multiple uphill and downhill section, cross several rivers and less populated settlements. We climb through narrow and steep valley to have first glimpse of Paungda Danda rock face. This dramatic curved rock face rises 1500m from the river. We enjoy the great view of Annapurna II to the south and Pisang Peak to the north east. Further, we drop off to the Pisang village enjoying the surreal views.

Activity & Duration

5-6 hours

Highest Altitude

3300m (Pisang)

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinne

Today, we start through several steep forested ridge and walk landslide section to reach Chame. En route to Chame- you will be blessed with incredible views of Lamjung Himal, Annapurna II and Annapurna IV (7,525m). We halt at small hot spring where we soothe to relax our tiring muscles. Chame is district headquarter of Manang district.

Activity & Duration

5-6 hours

Highest Altitude

3300m (Chame)

Meals

reakfast, Lunch & Dinner

From Pisang, there are two routes that joins us to Manang. We choose to trek along the Upper Pisang via Geru, as it ensures the best views of Mt. Annapurna and Pisang peaks. The route to Humde airstrip is less challenging with less uphill and downhill section. Today, we walk through the dry and cold part of Manang. We make a short visit to Bagre Monastery – the largest monastery in Manang District.

Activity & Duration

6-7 hours

Highest Altitude

3500m (Manang)

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

From Manang, we hike join a trailhead to Tilicho Lake, splitting from the main trail that takes us to Thorung Pass. Hike through the western gate, we climb down to the steam and enter into village of Khangsar. It is quaint Tibetan Buddhist village and known as last permanent Tibetan village.

Activity & Duration

4-5 hours

Highest Altitude

4060m (Khangsar village)

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Today, we head through the newly built trail and cross colorful monastery. There are two trail to Tilicho but we choose to take downward trail. The upward trail is challenging with steep and technical route at Kharka and Top of the Col (4,970m). The trail we follow goes through the high crest and finally to Tilicho Base Camp.

Activity & Duration

5-6 hours

Highest Altitude

4140m (Tilicho Base Camp)

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

The initial part of the trek negotiates the tough, steep, switch backed ascend and continues to climb until the watershed. En route, we enjoy the yaks and deer grazing all over the meadows. You will be overwhelmed with the appealing beauty of Tilicho Lake. It is nestled at the lap of the north face of Tilicho Peak. The French expedition named this lake as “The Great Ice Lake”. The lake holds great spiritual importance to Hindu as this sacred lake is mentioned in Hindus text book – The Ramayana. After exploration, we retrace back to Khangsar village.
Overnight in Khangsar village
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Activity & Duration

5-6 hours

Highest Altitude

4949m (Khangsar village)

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Today, we retrace the route for a while and follow unmarked trail and descend to the river. We further an ancient bridge between Gunsang and Yak Kharka before climbing up to the village of Yak Kharka.

Activity & Duration

4-5 hours

Highest Altitude

4040m (Yak Kharka)

Meals

Breakfast. Lunch & Dinner

Although, Yak Kharka – Thorang Phedi trek is short hike, the thin air is tough to deal with. After breakfast, we start gaining height for couple of hours and then descend towards the River. Crossing the river, we climb up to Thorung Phedi. We can climb up to the High camp if you are fit and acclimatized properly. However, Phedi is the best place to halt for almost every trekker.

Activity & Duration

3-4 hours

Highest Altitude

4420m (Thorung Phedi)

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Though crossing Thorong La Pass is the toughest and challenging part of the trek, the beauty it offers compensates all the effort. We start trekking early in the morning to avoid the unfavorable weather. If we start lake, there is high risk of rock fall and strong wind. It requires 5 hours of climb to reach the top of Thorong La (5,416m). The surreal scenery of snowy peaks like Annapurna, Manaslu, Yakwakang, Thorung Peak and surrounding peaks are magnificent.

After exploration, we descend through the steep trail to Muktinath. Another couple of hours, we walk through the barren hillside and reach to Muktinath temple – the significant pilgrimage destination for Hindus and Buddhist.

Activity & Duration

7-8 hours

Highest Altitude

3800m (Muktinath)

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Muktinath is an ultimate sacred for Hindus and Buddhist pilgrims. After exploration, we hike through meadows, streams and hill to reach Kagbeni village – a small village dotted with ancient chortens and monasteries. After lunch at Kagbeni, we walk through gorgeous Kali Gandaki valley to reach prosperous village of Jomsom.

Activity & Duration

5-6 hours

Highest Altitude

2715m (Jomsom)

Meals

Breeakfast, Lunch & Dinner

After breakfast, we fly to Pokhara. 30 minutes flight to Pokhara is scenic as we fly over deepest gorge in the world with spectacular views of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges. At Pokhara, we will feel warm and better. We can boat at Phewa Lake that reflects Fishtail Mountain on its waters. In evening, we stroll around the quaint street and buy souvenirs for loved ones.

Activity & Duration

30 minutes

Highest Altitude

823m (Pokhara)

Meals

Breakfast

Today, we take off from Pokhara in the afternoon. After arriving in Kathmandu, we drive to our hotel and take rest for a while. We enjoy leisure day at Kathmandu exploring the bustling city Thamel and catching last minute shopping. You can also explore Shayambhunath and Darbar Square which is few minute drive from your hotel.
In evening, we attend the farewell dinner organized by Alpine Kailash to celebrate the successful completion of the trek.

Meals

Breakfast

You journey in Nepal ends today. You escorted to Tribhuvan International Airport for your final departure. If you wish, you can plan your next Nepal adventure.

Meals

Breakfast