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Tilicho Lake Annapurna Semi Circuit Trekking

Days
08 Days
Price From

USD$ 1200

Trip Introduction
Difficulty

Moderate

Destination

Nepal

Trip Duration

19 Days

Overview

Trip Highlights:

“Adventure on tranquil and beautiful Manang areas to turquoise Lake of Tilicho From low warm sub-tropic to cooler hills towards arctic zone of ice and glaciers Trek on high and northern sides of massive Annapurna mountain range  Enjoy visiting traditional farm villages of interesting Buddhism culture Walk on famous, scenic Annapurna circuit route and beyond to Tilicho Lake.” 

Trip Profile:

Trip Mode: Staying in tourist standard hotels while in cities of Kathmandu and Pokhara. On treks staying overnight in nice local lodges

Trek Grade: Moderate to Adventurous walks with uphill and downhill gaining altitude gradually.

Trekking Areas:  Nepal North Mid-West around Lamjung, Manang, Mustang and Kaski districts within Annapurna and close to Dhaulagiri Himalaya.

Trekking Duration: 14 nights and 15 days with drives and flight from Jomsom to Pokhara.

Highest altitude: At Thorang-La Pass 5,416 m high.

People and Culture: Lower area mix tribes of people both Hindu and Buddhist religions with various interesting cultures, high Manang and Mustang areas populated by Tibetan origin tribe of North West Nepal Mountain with strong Buddhism religion.

Total Trip: 18 Nights and 19 Days from Arrival to departure (Kathmandu to Kathmandu).

Seasons: March to May and September to November months, except wet months from mid-June to mid-September, falls within Monsoon time with heavy rains and dark clouds to obstruct the views and walks. March to May the best time when morning to mid-day with clear fine weather for views and walks with mild temperatures, right times for Tilicho and Semi Annapurna Circuit trek when wildflowers are in full bloom especially the rhododendron. October to November months another best time for treks around autumn/fall where days are clear for views as well right temperatures for walks cold during night and morning times with chances of snow in high areas of Annapurna above 1,800 meters high.

Introduction:

Tilicho Lake and Semi Annapurna Circuit Trekking a wonderful journey that takes you around the higher side of massive Annapurna Himalaya and towards the scenic and picturesque turquoise lake of Tilicho. Tilicho Lake regarded as highest glacial Lake of Nepal located within Manang area which is North Mid-West of the country behind Annapurna range listed as world top ten adventure destination which you can witness its beauty on this marvelous walks on Tilicho Lake and Semi Annapurna Circuit Trekking. Starts with an exciting overland journey to reach Nepal Mid-West around low warmer areas of Lamjung district at Besar the headquarter town of the region where the walk starts further ahead to reach cooler alpine hills. As the walk continues past nice traditional farm villages with time to explore its age-old culture of Buddhism religion then route slowly leads to the much higher area past the forest to reach scenic and beautiful Manang valley. At Manang villages stopping for another day to support acclimatization against high altitude symptoms and visiting its nice village enclosed by an array of peaks of Chulus and Annapurna range. Then our route diverts from the main Annapurna Circuit trail heading into the complete wilderness of mountainous areas at Tilicho Lake a magnificent spot surrounded by high peaks of Gangapurna and Tilicho. Enjoying great wonderful moments around Tilicho Lake then walking back to join mainstream trekking trails of Annapurna circuit with a climb to high Thorang-la pass festooned with hundreds of Buddhist prayer colorful flags that mark the top of the pass at above 5,416 m high. From the pass on the downhill, the path to reach at lovely areas of Lower Mustang at Mustang a holy pilgrimage place then with long descend to windswept Kaligandaki River valley to reach Jomsom town, headquarter of Mustang area and the hub of Thakali people the tribe of Kaligandaki region. After Jomsom town where next morning short panoramic flight takes you to land at the scenic and beautiful Pokhara by its calm lake Phewa with grand views of Annapurna and Machhapuchare Himal ‘Fish Tail’ a lovely place to conclude our fascinating adventure Tilicho Lake and Semi Annapurna Circuit trekking.  

Outline Itinerary:

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu and transfer to hotel.

Day 02: Tour of Kathmandu heritage sites of great interest.

Day 03: Drive to Syange 1,340 village via Besar town 795 m - 06 hrs.

Day 04: Trek to Dharapani 1,920 m via - 06 hrs.

Day 05: Trek to Chame 2,670 m - 05 hours.

Day 06: Trek to Pisang 3, 230 m - 05 hrs.

Day 07: Trek to Manang Village 3,450 m - 05 hrs.

Day 08: Rest day at Manang for local hikes and acclimatization. 

Day 09: Trek to Khangsar 3,734 - 05 hrs.

Day 10: Trek to Tilicho Lake Base 4,140 m - 05 hrs.

Day 11: Free for a hike to Tilicho Lake and back at base camp.

Day 12: Trek to Siri Kharka - 05 hrs.

Day 13: Trek to Yak Kharka 4,110 m - 06 hrs. 

Day 14: Trek to Thorang High Camp 4,600 m - 04 hrs. 

Day 15: Cross Thorang-La 5,416 m and to Muktinath 3,800 m - 07 hrs. 

Day 16: Trek to Jomsom 2, 715 m - 04 hrs.

Day 17: Morning flight to Pokhara 860 m transfer to hotel.

Day 18: Drive or fly back to Kathmandu and transfer to hotel.

Day 19: International departure for homeward bound.

Detailed Itinerary

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu and transfer to hotel.

On arrival at Kathmandu international airport received by Yeti Mountain staff and guides for short transfer to your hotel in the center of Kathmandu city around interesting Thamel area or nearby. On checking into your rooms getting refreshed briefing of the treks with other useful information, with welcome dinner in nice Nepalese restaurants with cultural programs.

Day 02: Tour of Kathmandu heritage sites of great interest.

Morning by 9 a.m. where our city guide will take you for an interesting tour around great places steeped with world heritage sites and monuments, after a half day or full day tour back to the hotel with trek preparation.

Day 03: Drive to Syange 1,340 village via Besar town 795 m - 06 hrs.

The morning starts with a long and interesting drive on Nepal main busy highway to reach at Dumre town (midway from Kathmandu and Pokhara), from here leaving the main road heading into farm country to reach Besar a large town and headquarter of Lamjung district. From here few hours drives follows River Marysangdi to reach our overnight stop at Syange village after an exciting day drive s.  

Day 04: Trek to Dharapani 1,920 m via - 06 hrs.

After a refreshing stop at Syange village start the first day walk with a climb to reach Jagat and then to Chamje village crossing over a river towards the forested area, with superb views of Annapurna and Manaslu mountain ranges. The walk continues to Tal Besi village, and then a few hours walks take you at Dharapani village for an overnight stop.

Day 05: Trek to Chame 2,670 m - 05 hrs.

Morning walk leads on the winding path within rhododendron, pine forest past Bagarchap and Danque villages, then climb to Timing village from here on into more Buddhist cultural areas facing grand views of Mt. Manaslu range.  From Taming village a few hours trek leads to Koto and then to Chame town for an overnight stop, a large town and headquarter of Manang area.

Day 06: Trek to Pisang 3, 230 m - 05 hrs.

The adventure continues walking higher into the cooler region from here onward getting close to mountains, trek through the nice alpine forest of rhododendron and pine trees, following Masrsyangdi River upstream with short ups and down hills to Bhratang village. From Bhratang village uphill into alpine tree lines with views of Chulu and Pisang peaks, after a short break on top of a hill at Dukuri Pokhari descend to lower Pisang village for an overnight stop. 

Day 07: Trek to Manang Village 3,450 m - 05 hrs.

Pisang village offers views of Annapurna II and III, Gangapurna Chulu and Pisang peaks, as morning walk heads to Hongdae village, where tree lines drop for barren landscapes with cold, dry arctic climate. Before Manang, visit old Braga monastery enriched with old Buddhist idols and relics and then an hour walk to main Manang village. The houses here are built in traditional Tibetan style and Manang people are known for their rich culture and traditions. 

Day 08: Rest day at Manang for local hikes and acclimatization. 

A necessary rest day for acclimatization before heading higher elevation, explore Manang village, located beneath Annapurna and Gangapurna mountain range and Manang glacial Lake.  

Day 09: Trek to Khangsar 3,734 - 05 hrs.

With enjoyable rest and pleasant time at main Manang village, morning walk leads past main trails of 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 reaching for an overnight stop with time to marvel its beautiful surrounding of unique and scenic landscapes with snow-capped peaks.  

Day 10: Trek to Tilicho Lake Base 4,670 m - 05 hrs.

After Khangsar village walk leads to higher area within barren and arid country some downs and ups with close views of Gangapurna and Tilicho peaks, as walk leads to remote and isolated corners of Manang valley at Tilicho Lake base with few simple lodges for overnight stay.

Day 11: At a base camp for a hike to Tilicho Lake 4,110 m and back.

Enjoy the day with a hike to Tilicho Lake, highest lake 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 fascinating and most thrilling moment head up to Tilicho Base for an overnight stop before joining back on Annapurna circuit main trail. 

Day 12: Trek to Siri kharka - 05 hrs.

As the trail on high altitude might be lead to tiring walks, to allow people with more time around this scenic wilderness where today route leads ups and down to reach a small settlement at Siri Kharka for overnight, after an enjoyable and exciting time at Tilicho Lake.  

Day 13: Trek to Yak Kharka 4,110 m - 04 hours. 

After a marvelous time around Tilicho Lake, morning walk head towards to join on the main trail of Annapurna circuit to Yak Kharka, an interesting high altitude journey with views of snowcapped mountains, then cross a small stream river to reach at Yak Kharka, a small settlement with tremendous views of Gangapurna, Annapurna III and Chulu Peaks. 

Day 14: Trek to Thorang High Camp 4,600 m - 04 hrs. 

Morning head towards the higher area, to reach at the base of Thorang-la after a climb along the river bank, the walk reaches at Thorang Phedi, from here hour steep climb to Thorang High Camp for an overnight stop. 

Day 15: Cross Thorang-La 5,416 m and to Muktinath 3,800 m - 07 hrs. 

Our highest point of the adventure with an early start for the long climb to reach Thorang-la walking on the steep winding route on top Thorang-La Pass at the height of 5,416 m / 17,700 ft high, offers super views of snowcapped peaks after feeling high a long descend leads you at Muktinath.  On reaching Muktinath for an overnight stop, a holy site for both Hindu and Buddhists the word Muktinath means ‘a place for Nirvana or Liberation’.

Day 16: Trek to Jomsom 2, 715 m - 04 hrs.

From Muktinath, rest of the journey much easier as walk leads to a big drop of 1,200m downhill to Kaligandaki river valley to reach Jomsom, headquarter town of Mustang region with small airstrip above Kaligandaki River.  At Jomsom enjoy an afternoon walking around the shops and streets of Jomsom and observe the interesting culture of Thakali people on this old Trans Himalayan Salt and Caravan route of Nepal and Tibet. Jomsom a nice town similar to Tibetan style houses with paved streets and numerous well kept lodges for travelers. 

Day 17: Morning flight to Pokhara 860 m transfer to hotel. 

From here, last day of our adventure taking an early morning short flight to reach famous and scenic Pokhara city by its calm Phewa Lake for an overnight stop, with a free afternoon to explore around interesting Pokhara city. 

Day 18: Drive or fly back to Kathmandu and transfer to hotel.

Morning transfer for the overland journey back to Kathmandu where a drive leads on the scenic and interesting road past farm villages and towns and then uphill to reach Kathmandu valley and the city. After an exciting drive of 5-6 hours reaching Kathmandu and transfer to hotel with afternoon free for individual activities. (Flying options of 30 minutes to reach Kathmandu from Pokhara).

Day 19: International departure for homeward bound.

Last day in Nepal the country of Himalayan wonders and impressive cultures, as your international flight time transfer to the international airport in Kathmandu for home-ward bound or to respective destinations, after a memorable experience on Tilicho Lake and Semi Annapurna Circuit Trekking with grand service of Yeti Mountain Treks.

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