Round Annapurna (Circuit) with Tilicho Lake Trek
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Nepal · Annapurna & Other Treks

Cross Thorong La on the world's classic circuit

15 daysUp to 5,416 mChallenging2–12 people (small group)Group Join / Fixed DepartureFrom US$ 1,490 pp

Trip overview

The journey

The Annapurna Circuit is the world's most celebrated long trek for a reason: no other route passes through so many climates and cultures. It begins in subtropical rice terraces, climbs through pine forest into the arid, Tibetan-influenced Manang valley, crosses the prayer-flagged summit of Thorong La at 5,416 m, and descends to the sacred temple of Muktinath and the deepest gorge on earth.

Our version includes the side trip to Tilicho Lake — one of the highest large lakes in the world — and uses jeep stages to skip the road sections, keeping every walking day worth walking.

Trip highlights

  • Cross Thorong La (5,416 m)
  • Side trip to Tilicho Lake (4,919 m)
  • The arid, Tibetan-influenced Manang valley
  • Muktinath — sacred to Hindus and Buddhists
  • Kali Gandaki — the deepest gorge on earth
  • Full sweep of climates, from rice terraces to high desert

Detailed itinerary

Tap any day to expand it. Timings and overnights can be tailored — this is the shape we recommend.

Day 1

Kathmandu – Besisahar – Chame (2,710 m)

  • Early drive, then jeep up the gorge road
  • First views of Lamjung Himal

Overnight: Tea houseMeals: B, L, D

Day 2

Chame – Upper Pisang (3,300 m)

  • Pine forest and the vast Paungda Danda rock face, 5 hours

Overnight: Tea houseMeals: B, L, D

Day 3

Upper Pisang – Manang (3,540 m)

  • High route through Ghyaru and Ngawal — the circuit's finest day, 6–7 hours

Overnight: Tea houseMeals: B, L, D

Day 4

Acclimatisation in Manang

  • Ice-lake or Gangapurna viewpoint hike
  • Afternoon at the mountain-safety talk

Overnight: Tea houseMeals: B, L, D

Day 5

Manang – Khangsar – Tilicho Base Camp (4,150 m)

  • Traverse the landslide zone — steady footing required, 5–6 hours

Overnight: Tea houseMeals: B, L, D

Day 6

Tilicho Lake (4,919 m) – back to Shree Kharka

  • Dawn walk to the lake beneath Tilicho Peak, 7–8 hours

Overnight: Tea houseMeals: B, L, D

Day 7

Shree Kharka – Yak Kharka (4,050 m)

  • Rejoin the main trail high above the Marsyangdi, 4–5 hours

Overnight: Tea houseMeals: B, L, D

Day 8

Yak Kharka – Thorong Phedi (4,540 m)

  • Short stage to the foot of the pass; early night, 3–4 hours

Overnight: Tea houseMeals: B, L, D

Day 9

Cross Thorong La (5,416 m) – Muktinath (3,800 m)

  • Pre-dawn start for the great crossing, 8–9 hours
  • Evening at the temple complex

Overnight: Tea houseMeals: B, L, D

Day 10

Muktinath – Kagbeni – Jomsom (2,720 m)

  • Walk the medieval lanes of Kagbeni in the Kali Gandaki, 4–5 hours

Overnight: Tea houseMeals: B, L, D

Day 11

Fly or drive to Pokhara

  • Morning flight down the gorge, or jeep stages

Overnight: Hotel in PokharaMeals: B

Day 12

Pokhara – Kathmandu – departure day follows

  • Return to Kathmandu; farewell dinner

Overnight: Hotel in KathmanduMeals: B, D

Fixed Departures 2026 / 2027

Price
US$ 1,490

per person · minimum 2 people

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What's included

Included

  • All ground transport including jeep stages
  • Jomsom–Pokhara flight (or jeep) as itinerary
  • ACAP permit and TIMS card
  • Experienced English-speaking licensed guide
  • Porter service (1 porter for 2 trekkers)
  • Accommodation as per itinerary
  • All meals during the trek (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
  • First-aid kit and emergency support
  • Government taxes and service charges

Not included

  • International flights
  • Nepal visa fees
  • Travel insurance (mandatory — must cover high-altitude trekking)
  • Personal trekking gear and clothing
  • Tips for guide and porters
  • Extra meals and drinks in Kathmandu
  • Any costs arising from flight cancellations or itinerary changes due to weather

Important information

Fitness level

Good physical fitness required. Daily walking 5–8 hours.

Acclimatisation

Built-in rest days for safety, following a conservative ascent profile.

Travel insurance

Mandatory. Must cover helicopter evacuation up to 6,000 m.

Packing list

A full packing list is sent with your booking confirmation.

Altitude considerations

Your guide monitors wellbeing daily and can adjust the schedule when needed.

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