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  • Duration16 Days
  • Difficulty LevelStrenuous
  • Max Altitude5,416 M (17,769 ft)

Annapurna Circuit Trek has been always famous trekking trail in the world. Trekking in Annapurna Region especially Annapurna Circuit Trek Trail used to be the longest trek with various beauty. After the Road Construction Complete circuit trek is less popular. A side trek route to Tilicho Lake wasn't focused because of infrastructure and Rugged Trails Nepal use to organize camping Trek to Tilicho lake. Very few people have visited even doing Annapurna Circuit Trek.

Tilicho Lake Trek with Annapurna Circuit, Thorong La Pass

Obviously, the mountain views are amazingly beautiful on this Rugged Trail. Stunning views of Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, Machhapuchre, Tukuche Peak, Manaslu, and other peaks around. Tilicho Lake Trek is not just the highlighted with the Tilicho lake and Throng La pass Trek. The Trekking trail is extremely beautiful with many Lakes, waterfalls, rivers, orchid forest, Rhododendrons trees.

Culturally there is no such trek that is richer than this trail. Diverse community from different faith and belives which is another unique part of this Trek. Manang valley it's a picturesque village with dozens of Ancient Monasteries, Stupa, and a unique living style. After crossing Thorong la pass Muktinath is another biggest and sacred place for Hindu and Buddhist. Tilicho Lake Trek trail designed itinerary is also another major attraction of wildlife. This is the Home of Snow Leopards, Jackal, Blue Sheep, Thar, Yaks. Different kinds of birds Kokila, blood pheasant, Impeyan, etc.

Trekking in Nepal above 5000 M is Strenuous but not technical, Just need to be mentally and physically in a good shape. Tilicho Lake Trek with Thorong La pass trek starts from Kathmandu after preparing all necessary trekking permits, and gears. During the Trek Rugged Trails, the Nepal Mountain guide will lead the trail and there will be a porter to carry your luggage. Foods can choose from the menu vegetarian, Vegan or Non-Vegetarian meals. Drinking water can be purchased by the bottle or filtered water. 

We suggest all our trekkers not to buy mineral water unless you don't have other options. Nepal doesn't have proper recycling systems so most of the plastics will be burned behind our back or dumped in this beautiful mother earth. We request all our friends to buy water purifying pills for drinking water.

Trekking gears list: Nepal Trekking gears

What makes this tour very interesting

  • Highest Glacier Lake in Nepal. Before used to be the world's highest lake
  • Crossing Thorong La Pass, Ice lake.
  • Amazing Annapurna Circuit Classic Trail.
  • Annapurna Mountains ranges.
  • Food, Cultures, lifestyle and more. 
  • Kaligandaki Valley, Exploring Lower Mustang.
  • Tibetan Culture, Buddhist Monastery.
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Heart stolen by Nepal

The blue clean and crystal lake is just amazing, and the snowy mountains make me feel am in Heaven. The best place on Earth Tilicho Lake, Nepal is a lovely country and people are so kind and helpful. I will come back for Rara Lake trek,  ...

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Itinerary

  • Day: 1
    Arrival, Check in Hotel. Evening Welcome.
    • Hotel
    • NA
    • Dinner
    • 1300 M
  • Day: 2
    Kathmandu drive to Syange via Besisahar.
    • Lodge
    • 9 Hour Drive
    • Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
    • 1100 M
  • Day: 3
    Syange Trek to Dharapani.
    • Lodge
    • 5-6 Hour Walk
    • Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
    • 1860 M
  • Day: 4
    Dharapani Trek to Chame.
    • Lodge
    • 4-5 Hour Walk
    • Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
    • 2670 M
  • Day: 5
    Chame Trek to Pisang
    • Lodge
    • 5-6 Hour Walk
    • Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
    • 3300 M
  • Day: 6
    Pisang Trek to Manang
    • Lodge
    • 6 Hour Walk
    • Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
    • 3540 M
  • Day: 7
    Manang day hike to Ice Lake 4,600 M (15,092 ft)
    • Lodge
    • 6-7 Hour Walk
    • Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
    • 3540 M
  • Day: 8
    Manang Trek to Khangsar Village
    • Lodge
    • 4-5 Hour Walk
    • Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
    • 3734 M
  • Day: 9
    Khangsar trek to Tilicho Base Camp.
    • Lodge
    • 5 Hour Walk
    • Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
    • 4150 M
  • Day: 10
    Tilicho Base Camp Trek to Tilicho Lake 4,920 M (16,141 ft) - back to Tilicho Base camp
    • Lodge
    • 6 Hour Walk
    • Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
    • 4150 M
  • Day: 11
    Tilicho Base Camp Trek to Yak Kharkha
    • Lodge
    • 5 Hour Walk
    • Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
    • 4000 M
  • Day: 12
    Yak Kharka Trek to High Camp.
    • Lodge
    • 5 Hour Walk
    • Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
    • 4925 M
  • Day: 13
    High Camp Trek to Muktinath crossing Thorong La Pass 5,416 M (17,769 ft)
    • Lodge
    • 7-8 Hour Walk
    • Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
    • 3760 M
  • Day: 14
    Muktinath Trek to Jomsom
    • Lodge
    • 5-6 Hour Walk
    • Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
    • 2720 M
  • Day: 15
    Jomsom Fly to Pokhara
    • Hotel
    • NA
    • Breakfast
    • 827 M
  • Day: 16
    Drive to Kathmandu
    • Hotel
    • 5-6 Hour Drive
    • Breakfast,Dinner
    • 1300 M
  • Day: 17
    Final Departure
    • NA
    • NA
    • Breakfast
    • NA

What's Included

  • Full Board (breakfast, lunch, and Dinner) in Trekking
  •  Accommodation during the trek (local lodge).
  •  The government registered English speaking local expert guides, porters.
  •  Annapurna Conservation park fees, TIMS Card.
  •  Accommodation at standard hotel in Kathmandu on twin sharing with breakfast.
  •  Guided Tour in the city with an expert tour guide.
  •  Welcome and farewell dinner in the city
  •  Equipment clothing for porter & staff.
  •  Insurance for all staff & porters.
  •  Private transportation to and from the starting and ending points of the trek
  •  First Aid Kit for Tilicho Lake Trek
  •  Tilicho Lake Trekking Map.
  • Jomsom Pokhara flight ticket
  •  Salary, allowances, expenses & insurance for all staff including porters

What’s Excluded

  • Nepal visa - Multiple Entrée 30 days - USD 40
  • Lunch & dinner during hotel stay in Kathmandu
  • Extra baggage charges
  • Personal gears & clothing (available on hire)
  • Any expenses incurred in emergency evacuation/roadblock due to any reason.
  • Table drinks, snacks while walking
  • Personal insurance, medical evacuation in case of emergency.
  • Service other than mentioned above
  • Expenses incurred due to accidents, landslide, strikes, political unrest, etc..
  • Hot shower, battery charge (during the trek), telephone, Tips, etc….
  • Items of personal nature expenses such as alcoholic drinks, cold drinks, laundry, mineral water
  • Entrance fees during sightseeing in the city.

Useful Information

  • If you are in a group get the best offer from Rugged Trails Nepal.
  • Instead of a drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu can take a flight, about 25 minutes only.
  • Check another Short Annapurna circuit trek in our Annapurna Region if you don't have enough time for this trip.
  • If you just want to visit Tilicho Lake then also possible contact Rugged Trails Nepal tour expert.