Tilicho Lake and Round Annapurna Trekking
Unforgettable scenery but caution is required on the trek
One of the world’s highest lakes, Tilicho Tal, is reached on a side trip from Manang. The lake is set amidst dramatic scenery and is often frozen over. Glaciers form a wall of ice on the western shore of the lake and avalanches sometimes fall from the high snows above. This trek covers some tricky ground and conditions should be checked if there has been snowfall.
The bleak beauty of the trail will inspire, but make sure you have an experienced guide and are well-prepared. On the way back it is possible to stay at a new lodge before Khangsar at Shree Karka, and then take a short cut to the main trail below Yak Karka, avoiding a return to Manang. Depending on fitness and energy you can also shorten this side trip.
Tilicho lake & Round Annapurna trekking itinerary(Option 1) | ||
(trek via Besisahar ) | ||
Day 01: |
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Kathmandu to Besisahar by bus & trek to Bulbule. 840m (8 hrs). |
Day 02: |
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Besisahar to Bahundanda. 1,310m (4 hrs) |
Day 03: |
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Bahundanda to Jagat. 1,300m (4 hrs) |
Day 04: |
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Jagat to Dharapani. 1,860m (6 hrs) |
Day 05: |
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Dharapani to Chame. 2,670m (5 hrs) |
Day 06: |
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Chame to Pisang. 3,200m (6 hrs) |
Day 07: |
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Pisang to Manang. 3,540m (6 hrs) |
Day 08: |
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Visit Manang and Depart to Khangsar 3,734m (2.5 hrs) |
Day 09: |
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Khangsar to Tilicho Base Camp 4-6 hours, 570m ascent |
Day 10: |
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Tilicho Base Camp to Tilicho Tal 3.5 to 5 hours, 870m ascent. Return to Shree Karka (3900m), 3.5 hours |
Day 11: |
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Shree Karka to Ledar (4200m) 5 hours |
Day 12: |
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Ledar to High Camp (4,925m) 4 hours |
Day 13: |
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High Camp to Muktinath. 3,800m (6 hrs) |
Day 14: |
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Muktinath to Jomsom. 2,710m (5 hrs) |
Day 15: |
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Jomson to Kalopani. 2,530m (4.5 hrs) |
Day 16: |
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Kalopani to Tatopani. 1190m (5hrs) |
Day 17: |
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Tatopani to Ghorepani. 2750m (7 hrs) |
Day 18: |
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Ghorepani – Tikhedhunga. 1600m (4 hrs) |
Day 19: |
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Tikhedhunga to Birethanti and then drive back to Pokhara (4 hrs) |
Day 20: |
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Pokhara to Kathmandu (200 km/ 6-7 hours): Drive by bus/car or fly. |
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Annapurna Circuit Trekking itinerary(Option 2) | ||
(Fly out via Jomsom) | ||
Day 01: |
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Kathmandu to Besisahar by bus & trek to Bulbule – 840m (8 hrs) |
Day 02: |
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Bulbule to Bahundanda – 1,310m (4 hrs) |
Day 03: |
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Bahundanda to Jagat – 1,300m – (4 hrs) |
Day 04: |
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Jagat to Dharapani – 1,860m (6 hrs) |
Day 05: |
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Dharapani to Chame – 2,670m (5 hrs) |
Day 06: |
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Chame to Pisang – 3,200m (7 hrs) |
Day 07: |
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Pisang to Manang – 3,540m (6 hrs) |
Day 08: |
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Visit Manang and Depart to Khangsar 3,734m (2.5 hrs) |
Day 09: |
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Khangsar to Tilicho Base Camp 4-6 hours, 570m ascent |
Day 10: |
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Tilicho Base Camp to Tilicho Tal 3.5 to 5 hours, 870m ascent. Return to Shree Karka (3900m), 3.5 hours |
Day 11: |
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Shree Karka to Ledar (4200m) 5 hours |
Day 12: |
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Ledar to High Camp (4,925m) 4 hours |
Day 13: |
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High Camp to Muktinath – 3,800m – (5 hrs) |
Day 14: |
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Muktinath to Jomsom – 2,710m (5 hrs) |
Day 15: |
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Fly back to Pokhara |
Day 16: |
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Drive/fly to Kathmandu |