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Annapurna Circuit with Tilicho Lake Trek is a fabulous trek with constant views of high snow-capped peaks on daily walks from the start to an end. It is listed as the world's topmost trekking destination. This amazing trek leads you to the high and scenic Manang valley enclosed within the high peaks of the Annapurna and Damodar Himal range. Tilicho Lake Trek is truly a fascinating spot in the whole Himalayas region with never a boring moment, as this adventure leads you to experience the magnificent scenery, Buddhist cultures, and ancient traditions of Manang and Thakali people.
Tilicho Lake Trek commences with a drive to reach our trekking point at Syange located in the Lamjung district where the trek follows the raging Marysangdi River upstream right up to its source at Manang. We can find Tilicho Lake fed by massive glaciers of the Northern Annapurna Mountains. The journey continues heading into alpine cool areas covered in tall rhododendron-pines and fir forest and past nice farm villages of Jagat-Dharapani to reach Chame the headquarters town of Manang district, and soon our route leads to high and dry beautiful Manang valley where tree lines drop for alpine shrubs and bushes.
Tilicho lake lets you visit the old Braga monastery enriched with ancient artifacts and Buddha's idol with grand views of Northern Annapurna including Pisang and Chulu peaks. As our journey heads at Manang village with acclimatization days to enjoy the views and sidewalks. From Manang leaving the main Annapurna Circuit Trek trail head towards Nepal's highest lake at Tilicho surrounded by the high peaks of Gangapurna-Tilicho and Nilgiris Himal, with a pleasant and enjoyable time at Tilicho.
Our route leads back to the main trail heading towards high Thorang-La pass at 5,416 m offering superb views of Dhaulagiri-Mustang Himal and Annapurna peaks. After an exciting time soaking in magnificent views, We head towards Mustang areas at holy Muktinath; a temple dedicated to the Hindu god Lord Vishnu, one of the most important pilgrimage places for Hindus and as well for some Buddhists too. Soon our marvelous adventure leads to a big drop at Kaligandaki River valley concluding our Tilicho lake trekking. Jomsom is the headquarters town located on the old route to Trans – Himalayan Salt and Caravan of Nepal & Tibet, this is the main town of Mustang as well for Thakali ethnic tribes famous as traders on this flourishing caravan trail.
The next morning We take an early sweeping flight to Pokhara on a small aircraft enjoying the super panorama of mountains all the way. Pokhara is a beautiful valley surrounded by snow-capped peaks of Annapurna and rolling green hills which reflect on its serene Phewa and Begnas Lakes. We conclude our Tilicho lake trek in Pokhara.
On reaching at Kathmandu Tribhuvan InternationalAirport, warmly greeted by ourstaff and guides for transfer to your hotel in the heart of Kathmandu around Thamel area, the happening spot in Kathmandu with many fine hotels and restaurants with shopping stores and shops, here our guide will brief you with all information regarding Tilicho Lake Around Annapurna trekking and while you are under our care.
Evening includes authentic Nepalese dinner in a nice local restaurant with cultural-folk programs to entertain you with delicious meals.
Starting wonderful adventure Tilicho Lake around Annapurna trekking with an interesting drive towards Nepal mid west, leading to Besisar town (headquarter of Lamjung district). From here transfer to another vehicle and continue drive on dirt road passing villages of Khudi, Bulbule and Ngadi following the Marshyangdi River upstream. Drive continues through rice terraces fields and villages to Syange a small village for overnight stop in the comfort of nice lodge.
At Syange where our adventure starts with slow climb on leaving Marshyangdi River behind reaching at Jagat village, a farm village with many lodges for trekkers. After Jagat walk leads on winding path to Chamje, and back at Marshyangdi River crossing to east side into forested area, with super views of Annapurna and Manaslu mountain ranges.
As the walk continues reaching a nice village at Tal Besi, from here another 3 hours walk leads to our overnight stop at Dharapani village.
Dharapani a nice village located on a junction of Annapurna circuit and Manaslu trekking trail.
After Dharapani walk leads into rhododendron and pine forest passing villages of Bagarchap and Danque, then at Timang village with more Buddhist cultured village including views of
Mt. Manaslu 8,163m / 26,781ft. From Timang village few hours trek leads to Koto and then to Chame town for overnight stop, Chame a large major town of Manang area and a head quarter town of the district.
From Pisang onwards walk leads close to mountains through alpine forests of rhododendron and pine trees, following Marshyangdi River upstream with short ups and down hills to Bhratang village. From Bhratang village walk follows uphill through alpine woodland to Dhukure Pokhari a small place with few teahouses and lodge overlooking Chulu’s and Pisang peak, with possible lunch stop, and then descends to lower Pisang village for overnight stop.
Morning views of mountains, from here onward altitude gains as the walk leads through forest with short uphill and views of Annapurna II and III, Gangapurna Chulu’s and Pisang peak.
Walk downhill to reach flat valley at Hongde village, from here onward tree lines fades for barren, arid landscapes with cold, dry arctic climate. Before Manang, visit old Braga monastery with old Buddhist relics, ancient wall painting and frescos and stunning views of Annapurna Himalaya, from here an hour walk reaches at Manang village.
A necessary rest day at Manang for acclimatization before reaching higher areas to Thorang-la pass, in Manang short hike around Manang village, this is a large village situated on windswept valley by the bank of Marshyangdi River below Annapurna and Gangapurna mountain range, a nice walk uphill for views of Gangapurna Glacier and Manang glacial Lake.
From Manang morning leads to another highlight of this trip, as our route diverts from main Annapurna circuit trail reaching one of the last village of Manang at Khangsar for overnight stop which lies on route to Tilicho Lake.
Walking past Manang onward heading into dry and arid country, morning with downhill for some time, and then uphill to reach at beautiful emerald color Tilicho Lake for lunch and to explore the surrounding beautiful emerald colored Tilicho Lake with incredible views of peaks that encircles this lovely spot. Tilicho Lake a holy spot for both Hindu's and Buddhist religions, after a wonderful time around Tilicho Lake head back towards base camp for overnight stop.
After a fantastic experience and exciting moment around beautiful Tilicho Lake, walk leads back with overnight stop in a small settlement at Shri-Kharka with amazing views.
After a good walk around Tilicho Lake, morning walk leads past Khangsar village onwards Ghunsang small village with short uphill to reach at Yak Kharka, an interesting walk with views of snowcapped mountains, on crossing a small stream reaching Yak Kharka for overnight stop, a small settlement with views of Gangapurna, Annapurna III and Chulu Peaks.
Morning walk lead to more high elevation getting closer at the base of Thorang-la after crossing a bridge with a climb along the river bank of Jarjung, finally walk leads at Thorung Phedi, here depending upon the physical conditions of the clients, if all goes well an hour steep climb to Thorang High Camp for overnight stop.
Our big day of this awesome adventure, after early breakfast walk leads to a long climb to Thorang-la on steep winding path to reach Thorang La Pass at 5,416 m / 17,769 ft. Highest point of the adventure with views of snowcapped peaks, and then with long descends to reach at holy Muktinath around Lower Mustang area. On reaching Muktinath for overnight stop, a scenic holy spot for both Hindus and Buddhists the word Muktinath means ‘Nirvana or Liberation’.
From Muktinath onward, rest of the journey is easier with moderate walks all the way with a big drop of 1,200m downhill to Kaligandaki river valley, where our pleasant walk leads at Jomsom, headquarter town of Mustang area with a small airstrip above Kaligandaki River.
Taking an early super short flight with exceptional views of Dhaulagiri and Annapurna Himalaya range of peaks, with green hills dotted with farm villages and well tended terraces, soon landing at beautiful Pokhara airport, where a short drive brings you to scenic Phewa Lake, where most of good hotels located.
Early morning transfer to bus or other smaller vehicle for scenic and exciting drive to Kathmandu as the morning ride leads towards farm villages and towns and driving along the Marysangdi and Trisuli River toward Mugling Bazaar, and then after an interesting 5-6 hours journey reaching at hustle and bustle of Kathmandu city life.
(By Air options of 30 minutes of scenic flight to Kathmandu)
Last day in Nepal, the land of Himalayan wonders as per your international flight time our staff will transfer you to airport for your flight homeward bound or to respective destination with wonderful experience on Tilicho Lake around Annapurna Circuit Trekking.
Eating is a big part of the Holiday. Traveling with Mountain Magic Treks, you experience the vast array of wonderful food in Nepalese, Italian, Continental, Chinese, and several local cuisines. Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner are included in the package. Your guide will suggest delicious, hygienic, and each places special food during your trip. Mountain restaurant owner prefers not to order many dishes and waste food as they would like to cater to more trekkers with limited food before runoff stuck. It’s a week or more day’s hard work to Porters and caravans to bring food to these places. During this trek you will usually have breakfast and dinner at the same Lodge, Lunch will be eaten at one of the trailside restaurants on route.
A Tea House is a combination of a guest house, restaurant, and social hang-out. A private room is available in most tea houses, except for high altitudes ones where it will be just dormitories. The Lodges are fairly basic. The room is spare with twin beds and very little additional furniture. Blankets are generally provided. There is a large dining hall warmed by the Bukhara stove (an iron cylinder, fitted with a chimney duct, in which a log fire is lighted. There is normally no electric lighting in the room unless the village has hydroelectric power. The dining room usually has solar lighting.
Most tea houses now also have electricity for charging small appliances- mobile phones and cameras- and there will be a small charge for this.
Mountain Magic Treks provides unlimited chlorine/iodine treated water during the trek. All tea houses have mineral water and boiled water for trekkers at additional cost. We discourage the purchase of mineral water and bottled water while on the trek as plastic bottles and difficult to dispose of and have become an environmental problem.
Mountain Magic Treks offers you complementary route map T-short and duffel bags
This is a very active trip, it means you will be on the move most of the time, so pack as lightly as possible. We provided one porter for two trekkers; your trekking gear will be carried by the porter in a duffel bag that we will provide. The maximum the porters are allowed to carry 15 kg per trekker means 30 kg from two trekkers. Unnecessary luggage can be left in the Kathmandu Hotel and its free of cost.
Please read the Gear list section of this trip notes for additional details of what you need to bring for the trek on this trip. You will need to bring a comfortable medium-sized day pack to carry the things that you will need during the day. This should have a waist strap or (batter) a padded waist belt. The weather is subject to change in the mountains so layered clothing is recommended all around the year.
Whilst some individuals seek to summit the greatest mountain on earth, it is enough for most mere mortals to simply stand at the base and experience the awesome stature of Annapurna from below. However, there are no roads into Annapurna Circuit Trekking and every person seeking to view the incredible mountain up close will need to trek through the Annapurna region from Besisahar to Thorung la Pass and back again - unless, of course, you can afford a helicopter!. The journey usually takes several weeks and can sometimes seem a little daunting to a novice hiker. But don't panic, it's very achievable!
For everyone who will plan to Trek in Nepal, it is highly recommended that you get travel insurance that covers added expenses that might result due to various health issues, injuries, or accidents (together with an air ambulance, helicopter rescue, and another treatment cost). Your insurance policy should cover the entire activities that you are planning to accomplish throughout your stay in Nepal. In addition to this, the policy should also cover death, misplaced luggage, theft and liability, cancellations, medical treatment (counting hospital charges, cost of the medicine, doctor’s fees) as well as repatriation costs. Also, this trekking trail in Nepal takes you of 5,416 m above the altitude, therefore, you also need to ensure that your insurance policy covers treks that go over 5,000 m. In short, the client himself/herself has to take responsibility for unforeseen expenses during this trip.
If you are wondering about how to obtain Nepal visa, then the easiest way to obtain it is at the Tribhuwan International Airport upon your arrival in Nepal or else at the immigration entry point if you are entering through the border of India or Tibet.
Note: There are a few countries namely Nigeria, Ghana, Afghanistan, Zimbabwe, Somalia, Cameroon, Swaziland, Iraq, Ethiopia, Liberia, Palestine, etc. People from these countries do not get visas from the immigration entry points of Nepal.)
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If you are thinking of taking visa at the airport or immigration entry point, following are your requirements: A valid passport (The passport should have validity of at least six months) You should fill the application form for visa available at airport or immigration entry points. Two passport size photos
If you want to extend visa for 15 days or less, visa extension charge is USD 30 or equivalent convertible currency
If you want to extend the visa for more than 15 days, USD 2 will be charged per day after 15 days. However, the visa can be extended maximum up to 150 days in a visa year (Visa year refers to year starting January to December).
When a foreigner has to get down at Nepalese airport as a result of his/her transit point or due to any force landing for whatever the reason, the foreigner can obtain transit visa for a day after paying USD 5 or any other currency equivalent.
Spring (March, April & May) and autumn (September, October and November) are the best time of the year to visit Nepal. During this time, the weather is pleasant with efficient sunlight and warmth. The sky is clear which means that you can truly enjoy the remarkable Nepalese landscape complete with the Himalayan vista.
During the monsoon (June-August) although there will be no problem for trekking, the issue could be of less visibility and rain. But for a keen botanist, monsoon is a blessing as the higher valleys, mountains and meadows blossom with flowers and abundant vegetation. You can trek in winter (December, January, February) as well especially in the hilly regions but as you reach higher elevations it is much more colder with snow- fall. If you don’t necessary enjoy crowds, trekking during the monsoon or winter or choosing more solitary trekking destination could be your options. Note that due to global warming there has been a change in the regular climate worldwide and Nepal is no exception. Please be open to unpredictable weather conditions as well
This is a high altitude journey and elevation starts from low 2810 m to 5,545 m high, where symptoms of AMS (Acute Mountain Sickness) might occur due to dry air and less oxygen, as our adventure starts by vehicle to Syange and overnight stops at Syange in nice and cozy local lodge, which provides you with acclimatization as well with rest day at Manang before heading much higher altitude for Thorong La Pass.In this trip one needs to be in good physical shape with sound health to avoid other medical complication on route the journey, just follow our guide he will advice and suggestion which keeps and makes you feel secure to enjoy this fabulous adventure with us.
The weather depending upon the season of trekking in Annapurna Himalayan belts, where's Annapurna Circuit Trek can be visited all time of the year, however monsoon months of July to mid September will be wet but much greener with heavy moistures.
The best time will be from March to May when wild flowers are in full bloom around Dharapani, Chame and Pisang in 2,000 m to 3,000 m high and then tree lines and vegetation declines for rough arctic terrain, the temperature will be 15 to 20 degree Celsius during the day with sunlight, morning and evening can be much cooler with minimum of -0 to 05 degree Celsius not counting the wind chill factors.
As the trek leads higher above 4,000 m temperature drops in the shade as well in the morning and night time, day will be clear with strong sunlight and UV (due to drop in oxygen and air pressure on high elevation) , where you need strong sun screen to avoid sun burn in direct sunlight.Mid September to December will be the clearest weather but with short days minimum of -05 to -10 degree Celsius in the morning and night time with maximum of 15-20 degree during the day in full sunlight, also depends upon the altitude and areas of trekking.
December to March will be the coldest months with chances of snows with minimum of -10 to -15 degree Celsius with maximum 15-18 degree Celsius without wind chill factor, however most of the day time will be clear with fine blue sky.
Main flow of foreign visitors in Nepal is for trekking from moderate to adventurous or challenging treks, the most important is choosing the right trip as per your duration of holiday and fitness, for Annapurna Himalayan trekking adventure one needs to be in sound health and physically fit.
On booking with us preparation of fitness required like walking-jogging-Jumba-aerobic at least a month before your departure from home country.
Please send us your dietary list and medical history report so that we can arrange well in advance respectively. Book the ticket from home for Kathmandu-Nepal to reach at least a day ahead or earlier from trek departure with much space in Kathmandu after the trek, this allows you with more time in Nepal to enjoy the culture and heritage life of Nepalese
If it’s too much to carry from your home country some of the necessary equipment can be hired or bought in Kathmandu around Thamel as well.
Most of the equipment is general and standard lists for all seasons while on trek, but may differ as per the season and duration of trekking and areas of your chosen trip.
Sun hat or scarf
For head
For Lower Body
For Feets
For Upper Body
For Hands
Other Accessories:
Toiletries
On Personal Hygiene
Extra Luxuries as optional:
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13th Jun, 2023
Since my very first contact with Rewati via email, Mountain Magic Treks has been nothing but professional and accommodating. From prompt responses to emails to airport pickup and drop-off, the company did everything possible to make this a stress-free experience.
I did the 17-day Annapurna Circuit with the Telicho Lake Trek with my guide Khem and porter Pratap. Both Khem and Pratap were polite and professional, and they couldn't do enough to make my experience a positive one. As a first-time trekker traveling alone, this was very important and appreciated.
Khem is very experienced and knowledgeable and was constantly checking with me to see if I was feeling okay and if there was anything I needed. He has a great relationship with the tea house owners, always chooses excellent places to stay, and made sure I got the best room. Carrying fruit and serving it to me every evening is one of the small things that make a huge difference; I was the cause of envy many evenings in the tea houses amongst guests who were missing fresh fruit!
I have no hesitancy in recommending this company for trekking in Nepal, and I will definitely book with them when I come back! Thank you, Rewati, Khem, and Pratap.
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