Annapurna Circuit Trek with Tilicho Lake and Poon Hill – 20 Days
Trip Itinerary
Trek on the Annapurna circuit, visit the world’s highest lake and enjoy tantalizing sunrise views from the Himalayas in Poon Hill
Annapurna Circuit trek with Tilicho Lake and Poon Hill takes us to the world’s highest lake in the Manang District of Nepal. The first part of the trail is that of the Annapurna circuit. However, from Manang we go to the mail valley to the west and trek up to the Tilicho Lake. Our trail again joins the Annapurna circuit route and crosses the Thorong La pass, one of the highest passes in the world. We also climb up to Poon Hill, which is famous for spectacular views of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges. On our 20-day journey, we pass through forests, cross the pristine meadows, experience changes in vegetation, all the while being in the company of the glorious Himalayas.
- Tilicho Lake: A large spectacularly set lake at the foot of the north face of Tilicho Peak.
- Poon Hill Sunrise: Breathtaking sunrise view over the Himalayas.
- Ghorepani: Explore the beautiful Ghorepani village and its surrounding rhododendron forests.
- Varied Terrain: Trek through diverse terrains, forests, landscapes, high mountain passes, and picturesque valleys.
- Annapurna Circuit Landscapes: Lush valleys and terraced fields to high-altitude deserts and snowy mountain passes.
- Cultural Exploration: Encounter diverse ethnicities along the trail, and immerse in the unique culture and traditions.
Overview
Arrival City
Kathmandu, Nepal
Departure City
Kathmandu, Nepal
Lodging Level
3-Star Hotel (Hotel Moonlight)
Meals
17 dinner, 19 breakfast, 16 lunch
Trip Grade
Demanding
Maximum Altitude
5,416m/17,770ft
Activity
Trekking and Hiking
Styles
Family Holiday
Outline Itinerary
| Itinerary | Maximum Altitude | Walking/Hiking |
|---|---|---|
| Day 01 Arrival in Kathmandu | 1,350m/4,429ft | - |
| Day 02 Kathmandu: Sightseeing and Trek Preparation | 1,350m/4,429ft | - |
| Day 03 Drive from Kathmandu to Syange | 1,080m/3,543ft | - |
| Day 04 Trek from Syange to Dharapani | 1,960m/6,431ft | 7-8 hrs |
| Day 05 Dharapani to Chame | 2,710m/8,892ft | 5-6 hrs |
| Day 06 Chame to Pisang | 3,300m/10,827ft | 5-6 hrs |
| Day 07 Pisang to Manang | 3,519m/11,546ft | 6-7 hrs |
| Day 08 Manang: Acclimatization day | 3,519m/11,546ft | - |
| Day 09 Manang to Siri Kharka | 4,060m/13,321ft | 4-5 hrs |
| Day 10 Siri Kharka to Tilicho Base Camp | 4,140m/13,583ft | 5-6 hrs |
| Day 11 Visit Tilicho Lake; back to Siri Kharka | 4,060m/13,321ft | 5-6 hrs |
| Day 12 Siri kharka to Yak kharka | 4,110m/13,485ft | 4-5 hrs |
| Day 13 Yak kharka to Thorang Phedi | 4,420m/14,502ft | 3-4 hrs |
| Day 14 Thorong Phedi to Thorong La pass to Muktinath | 5,416m/17,770ft | 7-8 hrs |
| Day 15 Drive from Muktinath to Tatopani | 1,200m/3,937ft | - |
| Day 16 Tatopani to Ghorepani | 2,850m/9,351ft | 7-8 hrs |
| Day 17 Ghorepani to Poon Hill to Tadapani | 3,210m/10,532ft | 6-7 hrs |
| Day 18 Trek to Ghandruk; drive to Pokhara | 827m/2,713ft | 3-4 hrs |
| Day 19 Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu | 1,350m/4,429ft | - |
| Day 20 Final departure | - | - |
- Accommodation in Standard Hotels on Twin Sharing Basis
- Equipment
- Local Guide & Support Staffs
- All Private Ground Transportation Including Airport Transfers
- Meals in the Mountain
- Small-Group Adventure
- Guaranteed Departures
- Lifetime Deposit
- No Booking Fee
For Your Information, International flights aren’t included. Rooms are usually shared by two people unless you request a private room. Also, you can upgrade to better hotels in the mountain and even in the cities. For your customized services, please specify during the booking process or contact our Destination & Products Specialist.
During our trek, we can enjoy authentic Nepalese food as well the more common international cuisine (Tibetan, Continental, Italian, Indian, etc.). Breakfast and dinner will be served from the teahouse or from a lodge menu where we spend the night whereas lunch will be served on the way to the next destination. All meals will be provided during trekking while only breakfast will be available in Kathmandu. There will also be welcome and farewell dinners for guests.
We will be staying in Hotel Moonlight or similar in Kathmandu, Hotel Landmark in Pokhara and teahouses during the trek. All accommodations are on twin-shared basis. Single supplement will be served on request and will cost an additional USD 360. Himalayan Glacier will arrange rooms with attached washrooms; however, teahouses in some places only have shared washing and toilet facilities. Also note that single rooms are readily available in Kathmandu and the trekking regions at lower elevation but it might be difficult to find them at higher elevations.
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