Facts of the Annapurna with Tilicho Lake
This is the most popular trek among travelers from the world. The trek offers you the experience of mountainous phenomena of flora and fauna, excellent landscapes, sacred temples and monasteries, gorgeous waterfalls, different climatic regions, unique local culture, high passes, the world's deepest gorge, and the pristine Tilicho Lake (the highest lake in the world).
Highlights of the Trek
- Highest Pass at Thorong La (5,416m)
- Visit World Highest Lake, Tilicho (4,949m)
- May Encounter Blue Sheep
- Mesmerizing Views of Mt. Annapurna, Thorong Peak, Nilgiri, Gangapurna, Chulu West and East, Tukuche Peak, Dhaulagiri, Lamjung Himal, Annapurna II, and Annapurna IV
- Enjoy the Tatopani Hot Spring
- Awesome Lakes, glaciers, gorges, and waterfalls
- Muktinath – a holy pilgrimage place for both Hindu and Buddhists
- Various Monasteries
- Advantages of Trekking with Himalayan Vista Trekking (HVT)
- Free Airport pick up and drop service
Online trip briefing
- Pulse Oximeter for monitoring blood oxygen saturation at high altitudes for alerting the symptoms of altitude sickness and other health problem
- Easy booking and reservation system
- Multiple communication system (email, Whtas App, We Chat, Viber etc)
- 24 hours phone communication at +977-9841624665
- Easy Payment System
- Free baggage storage service during the trek
- First Aid Medical Kit
What is an Online Trip Briefing?
The online briefing is a detailed explanation of the whole trip expedition that will clear the trek including things, excluding things, trek difficulties, equipment checklist, itinerary details, and expected facilities on the trail. After you reserve your trip, we will ask you for the essential documents and conduct in our confirmed file.
Comprehensive Annapurna Circuit Trek with Tilicho Lake Details
The Annapurna Circuit Trek with Tilicho Lake begins with an early morning drive from Kathmandu to Besishahar either on a private vehicle or public bus then changes to another off-road drive to Dharapani enjoying the sceneries of typical villages, beautiful terraced farms, and astounding mountain views.
The Annapurna Circuit Trek with Tilicho Lake commences from Dharapani (1,960m) to Chame (2,740m) also the headquarters of Manang district on the second day. On the way you will enjoy the incredible panoramas of Lamjung Himal (6,983m),Mt. Annapurna II (7,937m), and Mt. Annapurna III (7,555m). Same as, after spending an overnight at Chame, you will proceed to Pisang (3,115m) and get an opportunity to observe the rock face of Pauda Danda. On the fifth day, you will take the adventure journey to Manang from Pisang. While taking your journey you will behold the Tibetan lifestyle and enormous high peaks with Mt. Gangapurna (7,455m), Tilicho Peak (7134m), and Pisang Peak (6,091m). Manang is located at an altitude of 3,519 meters means you are going uphill altitude and your body needs to adjust to the high elevation to prevent altitude sickness. So, you will stay one more day in Manang for the acclimatization. In this day you can go to visit either Ice Lake or Gangapurna viewpoint for a side trip. The next day you will trek to Siri Kharka (4,060m) and enjoy the deserted land trip of Nepal.
From Siri Kharka, your trek will divert to Tilicho Base Camp (4,150m) and overnight stay there. The next day is the special day that will lead you to pristine Tilicho Lake also known as the "Great Ice Lake" of Nepal. The Lake offers wonderful views of the majestic lake of Tilicho and the gorgeous silver–shining snow-capped Himalayas which are truly incredible and glistering with charm. The lake is sleeping at the lap of Tilicho Himal and other Annapurna Himalayan Ranges and Nilgiri (7061m) is the hidden gem of Nepal. After spending your time at Tilicho Lake, you will return to Siri Kharka and spend your night. The next day's trek is targeted to Yak Kharka (4060m) as it will start after breakfast and start walking in the trekking trail of the sloppy hill. Yak Kharka is especially famous for blue sheep and sometimes you may see the snow leopard too but it depends on your luck and you will spend your night at Yak Kharka or in Ledar. The coming day's destination is Thorong Phedi (4,450) small settlement to overcome the target to Thorong La Pass or High Camp (4800m) higher settlement to cross the Thorong La Pass we recommend staying at the Phedi because it will be easy to descend in case of altitude symptoms.
This is the day of our main goal to complete Thorong La Pass (5,416m), the adventure will start early in the morning around 4 am and proceed our walking in the sloppy hill of Thorong and it is the toughest day of this trekking trip. The Pass is flat land and after you been there, spend some time for taking pictures and behold the different Himalayan ranges of Annapurna region. After spending your time at the Pass you will descend to Muktinath (3,760m) – special Hindu and Buddhist sacred site. After long day walk will make you tired and overnight stay at the Muktinath. In the morning after breakfast, you will take the local bus to Tatopani but there is also the option to take a ride to Jomsom and fly with airplane to Pokhara, it is all depend on your choice. If you take public transport you will pass through different Thakali villages like Marfa, Kalopani, and Ghasa etc. You can enjoy at the hot spring of Tatopani, it is believed that if people take the bath at Tatopani, they will get rid of longterm ailment of joint problem. Similarly, from Tatopani you will divert your trip to Ghorepani, where you can find the 360 degree viewpoint of Poon Hill (3210m).
The journey will start in the morning after breakfast and proceed the walking along the roadway then cross the bridge over Kali Gandaki the go uphill. You can see the astounding views of different mountains on the way from Sikha and Chitre Village and goes inside the rhododendron woods and will arrive at Ghorepani for an overnight stay. In the next morning, you will start your hike up to Poon Hill where you have to cross 2324 stone steps to arrive at Poon Hill. From Poon Hill you can see the stunning Mt Annapurna (8091m), Mt. Dhaulagiri (8167m) and Mt Fishtail (6733m) with its neighboring peaks including magnificent sunrise. After spending your time at Poon Hill, you well take downwalk to Ghgorepani and eat your breakfast at tea house then proceed your trek to Ulleri then take a jeep and drive to Pokhara – adventure and tourist capital of Nepal. You will get more facility in Pokhara and enjoy the massage and make relief your body from long day trekking and also enjoy the night life of Lake Side City, eat different types of cuisine and use luxurious accommodations. In the following day, take the Tourist bus or you have an option to take the flight to Kathmandu, by the time the Annapurna Circuit Trek with Tilicho Lake has been completed. In you free day you can enjoy your time for sightseeing around Kathmandu Valley which is the best choice to understand history, culture and religion of Nepal.
Special about Annapurna Circuit Trek with Tilicho Lake
Annapurna Circuit Trek with Tilicho Lake is a magnificent adventure in the Annapurna region. The Tilicho Lake located at the altitude of (4,919m) is the world's highest lake and Thorong La Pass (5,416m) are the main attractions of this trek. Annapurna Circuit Trek with Tilicho Lake offers you to behold the numerous majestic mountains like Mt. Dhaulagiri (8,169m), Mt. Annapurna I (8,091m), Mt. Manaslu (8,163m), Mt. Annapurna II (7,937m), Mt. Annapurna III (7,555m), Mt. Annapurna IV (7,525m), Mt. Annapurna South (7,219m), Mt. Nilgiri (7,041m), Mt. Fishtail (6993m) also called Machhapuchre, Mt. Hiunchuli (6,441m), Mt. Lamjung Himal (6986m), Tukuche Peak (6920m), and Tilicho Peak (7,134m).
Selection of Annapurna Circuit Trek with Tilicho Lake Vs Other Trekking route in Nepal
Annapurna Circuit Trek with Tilicho Lake provides you with various climatic geography in Nepal, especially in the northern Himalayan part of Nepal and the vegetation has been changing accordingly. You will go along the rice terrace, subtropical forests, glacial zones, and remote farmlands. At the altitude area, you may meet with high-altitude animals like snow leopards, Yaks, blue sheep, Himalayan Thar, etc. The natural hot spring will make your body relax and treat your long-term ailments. In the same way, you will visit the sacred Muktinath Temple which is famous for both Hinduism and Buddhism and it is also a unique example of religious harmony while you will not find such uniqueness in other trekking. Another attraction of the Annapurna Circuit Trek with Tilicho Lake is the Thorong La Pass (5,416m) one of the highest pass in the world. You will be fascinated by the fabulous Himalayan views from Thorong La Pass and the most difficult part of this trek is to cross the Thorong La Pass.
Annapurna Circuit Trek with Tilicho Lake Trekking Gears
Trekking gears are the lifesaving partners while you are doing trekking in the high mountains. We advise you to bring essential equipment for the trekking in Nepal. Following are the equipment that you need to bring for your Annapurna Circuit Trek with Tilicho Lake.
Head
Cap or sun hat
Woolen warm hat
Head Lamp
Face
Sunscreen
UV protected Sunglass
Face/body wipes
Hands
Lightweight gloves
Warm winter gloves
Body
Trekking shirts
Long sleeve shirt
Hooded rain jacket
Fleece jacket
Lightweight cotton pants
T-shirt
Sports underwear
Down Jacket
Waterproof jacket and pants
Footwear
Trekking shoes
Thick Trekking socks (extra thick socks are recommended)
Necessary Gears
Backpack but the seize depends on whether you take porter or not
Thermal Bottle
Water purification tablet or leaser light
Trekking pole
Sleeping bag (-15 degree sleeping bag is recommended at the higher altitude)
Toiletries
Medium size drying Towel
Toothbrush
Toothpaste
Deodorant/floss
Biodegradable bar soap
Nail trimmer
Tiny mirror
Personnel Things
Money
Camera
Book
Cellphone
Watch
Extra things
First Aid Kit
Extra passport-size photo and passport photocopy
Notebook and pen
Binoculars
Safety pad for her incase of mensuration
Information about Annapurna Circuit Trek with Tilichho Lake Package
Free airport pick up and drop
On the arrival at the Tribhuwan International Airport of our client who have reserved trekking or tour with Himalayan Vista Trekking Pvt. Ltd provides free airport pick up and drop. Our airport representatives will welcome our valued clients at the airport showing the pamphlet with your name. After meeting with our airport representative, he or she will put the marigold or khata in your neck and do greeting by Namaste then transfer to the hotel by private vehicle. This services make our clients feel secure and friendly with us in the new country.
Starting of Annapurna Circuit Trek with Tilicho Lake
After you spend a night in Kathmandu, next day morning after breakfast you will take a private vehicle or public transport which depends on your payment package and drive to Besishahar and change another jeep ride to Dharapni. The driving duration will be 8/9 hours and on the way you can take your lunch and somewhere you will have toilet break and if take private vehicle, you can take your time for rest as per your needs. If you are missed something to brief online or in your arrival in Kathmandu, our experienced guide will brief about trekking details at the first day of your trekking.
Accommodation
The Annapurna Circuit Trek with Tilicho Lake offers the best accommodation in the trekking region of Annapurna and Pokhara. We try to provide attached bathrooms at Dharapani, Chame, Pisang, Manang (2N), Muktinath, Tatopani, and Ghorepani. And, in SIrikharka, (2N), Tilicho Base Camp, Yak Kharka, and Thorong Phedi during the trek need to adjust in the twin sharing room with common bathrooms. Similarly, at Pokhara and Kathmandu, you will get a luxury room with an attached bathroom. We try our best to provide single private rooms for solo trekkers as per the availability.
Meals
The trekking takes place at a higher place in the world and you will need nutritious food. We guarantee to provide you with nutritious and hygienic cuisine during the adventure journey. Nevertheless, the choice of meals is bounded in comparison with urban areas. We will provide Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner during your trekking. We choose the lodges where they provide, fresh, hygienic, delicious, and nutritious cuisine. You can find different food items on the Menu like Asian, Nepal traditional, and Western foods. If you want to eat more we, suggest you take the Nepali traditional food, Dal Bhat, you can add more rice, lentil soup, and curry multiple times until you get an appetite. We highly advise taking fresh vegetables, and a lot of liquids such as green tea, lemon tea, mint tea, hot lemon, ginger tea, and garlic soup, which are the natural antibiotics for altitude sickness. However, non–veg items are also available at the trekking areas, you can take them as per your choice but we do not recommend them from a hygienic perspective. Dairy items, alcoholic drinks, caffeinated items, and smoking are discouraged.
Trek Season for Annapurna Circuit Trek with Tilicho Lake
The trekking to Annapurna Circuit is possible throughout the year but spring and autumn seasons are the best season. These seasons present clear skies, pleasant weather neither rain nor clouds, and offers astounding views of various Himalayan ranges. We organize the trekking to Annapurna Circuit Trek with Tilicho Lake throughout the year. The trekking adventure will be challenging in winter because of the cold temperatures, and heavy snowfalls in high elevation. Likewise, there will be raining all day and night during summer season so that trekking might be slippery and disturb by landslide somewhere. Although, some trekkers aimed to obtain this trek to face the challenges and entertain the Annapurna Circuit Trekking trip in summer and winter too. The temperature and weather situations have been changing from place to place as following is the information about the weather conditions in the different seasons.
Spring (March, April, and May):
If you want to visit Nepal for trekking and tour, spring is the best season for travel. Similarly, this is the most recommended time to obtain for Annapurna Circuit Trek with Tilicho Lake. At this time temperature gets mild, with zero or less rainfall and clear skies including colorful rhododendrons on the way. The mountain views are awesome, thousands of trekkers hike in the Annapurna region throughout this time. The daily temperature at the high altitude will ranges from 80 C to 00 C. But in the lower regions are even warmer and it makes comfortable for trekking.
Summer (June, July, and August):
The summer season is not recommended for trekking and touring in Nepal. At this time it will be heavy rainfall most of the time. The trekking trail gets wet and the small stream changes into a river flood and has a risk of landslides on the way. In the same way, leeches bite and suck your blood and it will be quite uncomfortable for trekking in the summer. But if you face the challenges of all things, you will get a peaceful environment because only fewer people used to trek in this time. Usually, monsoon starts in the second week of June and ends in the second week of August. At higher altitude temperature ranges from 100 C to 220 C during the day and at night it will be 5 – 100 C, normally, in the morning weather will be clear and the mountain sceneries but not guaranteed. Because of the rain, different kinds of plants has been blooming and whole trekking area will covered by greenery and become attractive.
Autumn (September, October, and November):
Autumn is the best season to visit Nepal after spring. Travelers enchanted to trek Annapurna Circuit Trek with Tilicho Lake in this season. Adjustable temperatures, normal wind, clear skies and low possibility of rain make the season best for trekking in the Annapurna region. Generally, monsoon will be ended up by early September, and the weather ranges from gentle to snug in the days. At the daytime temperatures, at the higher places get 200 C. And, nights are colder from 00 - 50 C. During this time you can observe the greenery which was grown in monsoon fade to golden supply an exceptional contrast against the dark blue skies. The terrain is covered with ripe crops, clean environment, and lowlands are the attractive phenomena of the trek. Furthermore, the two biggest festivals of Hindus, Dashain and Dipawali also celebrate this time.
Winter (December, January, and February):
In this season, at the higher altitude, there will be snowfall and weather will be nasty cold. The temperature at the higher altitude ranges from 00 - 100 C. The coldest time is starting from late December to February. But, from late February temperature gradually growing like - 50 to 00. However, being cold, the skies in this time normally gets clear. The mountain sceneries present awesome views of white snowcapped crowns and the trail becomes less crowded. Novice trekkers or beginners may find the trail difficult and other experienced fellows will enjoy the adventure of Annapurna Circuit Trek with Tilicho Lake, but in case of the heavy snowfall the adventure should be diverted.
Trek Difficulty
The Annapurna Circuit Trek with Tilicho Lake excursion is an example of a challenging trek in Nepal. The walking activities are normally complete for 4 to 7 hours a day and beholding the gorgeous views of different mountains. The trek includes extended climbs, precipitous descents, and parallel roads. Previous hiking experience is more beneficial but technical experience and distinct skills are not required.
Similarly, physically fit trekkers with hiking experience can do the Annapurna Circuit Trek with Tilicho Lake. But keep in mind that hiking at an altitude is more physically demanding than hiking in the low land. We suggest exercise, jogging, and cardiovascular training regularly before commencing the trek to enhance your stamina. To join the Annapurna Circuit Trek with Tilicho Lake, you must be healthy with physical fitness and self-confidence and determination, but please consult with your doctor if you have been using the medicine for any disease for longtime before planning the trek.