Annnapurna Tilicho Lake Trek

Detail Itinerary

Day 01: Arrive Kathmandu and transfer to Hotel .

Day 02: Sightseeing Pashupatinath, Patan, Kathmandu city and evening to Swayambhu Stupa and Back to Hotel.

Day 03 :Bhulbhule(950m), 7 hours drive. After your Break fast around 7-30 Am. Moving with your trekking guide from the Hotel with Taxi drive to Local Bus station in Gongabu and by local mini express bus to Bhulbhule 7 hours drive this day Lunch will be Pack lunch which you will take from the hotel. And overnight in nice Hotel in Bensisahar Lamjung.

Day 04 : Trek to Bahundanda (1310m.) 4 ½ hours. .) From Besi Sahar the trail descends sharply then climbs steeply through the deep gorge. It moves up and down through fields, tropical forest and small hamlets to khudi at 845m, the first Gurung village. Most people are Brahmin or Chettri with a few Gurung villages. Northwards up the Marsyangdi valley cross over a suspension bridge in Bulbule Good views of Manaslu and Ngadi Chuli. Ngadi is a small settlement mix people and you will have to cross very high suspension bridge over the Ngadi River and rightside gradually uphill about 1 and ½ hours to get Bahundanda.

Day 05 : Trek to Jagat. (1300m.) 6 hours.
Follow the trail marked signs, at first Descent to a stream is along a steep, slippery trail then pass a huge slide area to khane at 1180m. flocks still following the Marshyangdi River climbing gradually except where necessary to cross steep ridges till suddenly the valley opens on to a wide plateau again cross the Suspension bridge on Syange on Marshyangdi River and right turn again beyond the Marsyangdi river bank and gradually uphill to Jagat.

Day 06 : Trek to Dharapani (1860m.) 6 ½ hours. The trail continues zigzag way across the rightside Marsyangdi river view and after crossing again suspension bridge in the Marsyangdi river the trail goes uphill and gradually steep flat and get to Taal. Taal is one of the famous place for valley views and water falls. You will have to take lunch break here in Taal with the water fall scenery. And after lunch continue to Dharapani with passing several local villages and crossing many places on the Marsyangdi river bridge. For 5th times we have to cross on the Marsyangdi river bridge this day. Dharapani is one junction way for Manaslu round also this is very nice place.

Day 07: Trek to Chame (2670m) 6 hours. The trail is rocky and rough but suddenly a broad level stretch appears. A fine wooden bridge near a waterfall and out standing stone work supports the trail. Tyangja, also known as lattamanang appears at 2360m. The track stays near Marsyangdi in forests of oak and maple, climbing and descending between water worn boulders to cross a large stream into Kyupar.

Day 08 : Trek to Lower Pisang (3200m.) 6 hours.The next village is Chame at 2630m, HQ of the regional administration with good views of lamjung and Annapurnas II and IV. From here cross a stream and then the Marsyangdi itself on a large suspension bridge and continue up the north side of the river to talung and later, through apple orchard to Bratang, a now largely abandoned Khampa settlement. Return to the trail across the bridge and follow the new trail that has been blasted out of the cliff face through a narrow and steep valley. Pass through deep forest then cross to the south side of the river on a long suspension bridge at 3040m. There is a dramatic first view of the Paungda Danda rock face rising 1500m from the river. Over a ridge marked by prayer flags and stone cairn, continue the steep ascent to the upper Marsyangdi. The lower sections of Pisang appear as a cluster of homes with a long Mani wall

Day 09 : Trek to Manang (3540m) by visiting Ngawal monastry with enjoying mountain views left side and to Manang 7 hours. A short distance beyond Pisang the trail climbs a steep ridge right side of the Marsyangdi River to get Ngawal but it is one of the really great viewing point o f the whole Annapurna Ridge and the Marsyangdi river valley view.

Day 10 :day Excurations or rest for good acclim.and overnight same lodge.

Day 11: Trek to Khangsar (3610m) 4 hours. After breakfast Spend the time at Manang in order to acclimatize yourself for crossing over the Tilicho pass. It is possible to cross the ridge north of Annapurna IV, II, and Glacier Dome or to descend from village to the glacial lake at the foot of a huge icefall descending from the northern slopes of Gangapurna. Manang village itself is compact collection of slightly over 500 flat roofed houses whose entrances are reached from the narrow alleys that interweave among them by ascending a steep log notched with steps. And after lunch moving to Khangsar.

Day 12: Trek to Tilicho lake (4930m) which is holy lake due to Guru Ringpuche bathing place so, normally every year Pilligrimage festival in August. 6 hours. Overnight in nice lodge.

Day 13: Day Excorations to small peaks and lake and overnight in lodge.

Day 14: Trek to Northern Camp side (5121m.) 6-7 hrs. and overnight Camp.

Day 15: Trek to overthe mesokantola pass and overnight at Naphukana (3460m.) 6 hrs and overnight Camp.
 

Day 16: Trek to Jomsom (2770m) 4-5 hours and overnight lodge.

Day 17: Early morning flight to pokhara 25m.and drive to Hotel and  After breakfast sightseeing in Pokhara like : Mahendra cave, Bindabashini Temple, David fall, Tibetan Refugee camp and World peace Stupa for the View.

Day 18: Drive\Fly to kathmandu.

Day 19: Final Departure transfer to International Airport.