Annapurna Circuit with Tilicho Lake
Key Elevations and Distances
- Tilicho Lake: 4,919 meters (16,138 feet)
- Thorong La Pass: 5,416 meters (17,769 feet)
- Tilicho Base Camp: 4,150 meters to 4,200 meters
- Total Trip Length: 15 to 19 days
- Total Distance: 128 to 145 kilometers round trip
Major Highlights
- Turquoise Waters: Tilicho Lake is one of the highest glacial lakes in the world.
- High Mountain Views: Clear sights of Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, and Tilicho Peak.
- Thorong La Crossing: The high alpine mountain pass connecting Manang and Mustang.
Essential and Best Time
- Permits Needed: Annapurna Conservation Area Permit (ACAP) and TIMS card accompained by Trek Guide.
View Detail Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu (approx. 1400m). Overnight in Kathmandu
Day 02: After breakfast, drive Kathmandu / Pisang (approx.270km/8hrs) (approx. 3185m). Lunch Enroute Overnight in Pisang (B, L, D)
Day 03: Trek from Pisang to Manang (approx. 3500m) via Upper Pisang(3300m) – Ngawal. Overnight in Manang (B, L, D)
Day 04: Trek from Manang to Siri Kharka (approx. 4060m). Overnight in Siri Kharka (B, L, D)
Day 05: Trek from Siri Kharka to Tilocho Base Camp (4150m). Overnight in Tilicho Base Camp (B, L, D)
Day 06: Trek to Tilicho Lake (4949m) & then back to Siri Kharka. Overnight in Siri Kharka (B, L, D)
Day 07: Trek to Thorang La Pass (5416m). Overnight in Thorang La (B, L, D)
Day 08: Trek to Mukthinath (approx. 3800m). Overnight in Mukthinath (B, L, D)
Day 09: Trek to Marpha (approx. 2650m). Overnight in Marpha (B, L, D)
Day 10: Trek to Ghasa (approx. 2000m). Overnight in Ghasa (B, L, D)
Day 11: Trek to Tatopani (approx. 1190m). Overnight in Tatopani (B, L, D)
Day 12: Trek to Ghorepani (approx. 2870m). Overnight in Ghorepani (B, L, D)
Day 13: Morning hike to Poonhill (approx. 3200m) for Sunrise, trek down to Ulleri & drive to Pokhara (820m). Overnight in Pokhara (B, L)
Day 14: Drive Pokhara / Kathmandu. Overnight in Kathmandu (B)
Day 15: Departure transfer. (B)