Annapurna Circuit Trek with Tilicho Lake
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Annapurna Circuit Trek, One of the most popular treks in Nepal, circuit trek around the Annapurna with Tilicho Lake is a diverse trek and an exciting journey, dramatic deep gorges, desolate high mountain passes, relaxing hot spring, Buddhist and Hindu temples, delightful farming villages and at every turn a different view of the Annapurna summits.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
What To Expect
Drive from Kathmandu to Besisahar(760 m/ 2492 ft) - (6-7 Hours) Towards Chamche (1430 m/4692 ft): 8 - 10 hours
Accommodations
Overnight at the best possible lodge/hotel.
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
Sandup Choeding Gompa
Early morning we drive from Kathmandu for about 6-7 hours (190 Km) to the Besishar. In the way, we can see many beautiful villages, farms, flowing rivers and a glimpse of beautiful mountain ranges which definitely a perfect feast to eyes. As we'll be taking a local bus we might face some unplanned traffic or anything while changing local bus from Besishar that won't let us step further ahead towards Chamche, To avoid that scenario, if you want to book a private car/Jeep (excluded from the package - luxury private drive from Kathmandu itself) we can manage that or we can just stay a night there and Continue our drive tomorrow morning towards Chamche to Dharapani height by Local buses available with comfort.
Trek from Chamche to Dharapani (1,860m/6,430ft): 7 - 8 hours
Accommodations
Overnight at the best possible lodge/hotel.
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
Dharapani Temple
After breakfast we begin the 2nd day of our trek, we cross a suspension bridge and after a steep climb we enter the vicinity of Manang region at the village named tal, here we see several waterfalls forming a river by the sandy beaches. We follow trail through barley, rice and potato fields. and pass through the village of Kodo which is one of the biggest villages in the Manang valley. We cross a suspension bridge, and after a short climb of the stone Kani, we reach Dharapani.
Dharapani to Chame (2,610m/8,891ft): 5 - 6 hours
Accommodations
Overnight at the best possible lodge/hotel.
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
Annapurna Mountain Range
Today we follow the trail through forest with pine , fir, oak and maple trees by a river to reach Chame, district headquarter of Manang district. Well be surrounded by the green forest around us and over us we'll see remarkable views of Lamjung Himal, Annapurna II, and Annapurna IV (7,525m). We'll also stop by a small hot springs where we can relax for a while.
Chame to Pisang (3,200m/10824ft): 5 - 6 hours
Accommodations
Overnight at the best possible lodge/hotel.
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
Annapurna Mountain Range
We walk through a steep and narrow valley to have our first view of Paungda Danda rock face, a curved rock face rising 1500m from the river. From here, we also see clear views of Annapurna 2 at the south and Pisang Peak at the north east. Next, we descend to the Manang Valley floor
Pisang to Manang (3,540m/11,482ft): 6 - 7 hours
Accommodations
Overnight at the best possible lodge/hotel.
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
We trek on the upper trail through upper pisang via Geru, we choose this trail as it offers outstanding views of north face Annapurna II, III, IV, Gangapurna, Tilicho and Pisang Peak .as we ascend well feel the air turn cold, dry and harsher. The trail goes through Tibetan settlement and we get a chance to explore Buddhist culture in a short visit to Barge Monastery, largest in Manang
Manang: Acclimatization day
Accommodations
Overnight at the best possible lodge/hotel.
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
Thorangla Pass
For our body to acclimatize we spend this day exploring Manang , early morning we hike up to Gangapurna Lake and Base Camp spend the day admiring Annapurna III, Tilicho, Pisang and Chulu Peaks, roam around Manang Village and Monasteries.during the afternoon we may visit the Himalayan Rescue Association in Vraga village where we will be briefed about acute Mountain Sickness., its symptoms and preventions.
Manang to Siri Kharka (4060m/13,320ft): 4-5 hours
Accommodations
Overnight at the best possible lodge/hotel.
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
Mardi Himal
Today's trek will be a little easier. we take the upper route which follows a path down down to a river. We cross the river walk through coniferous forests , after -3 hours walking we arrive the Tibetan settlement Khangsar.After an hour more of walking we reach Shiri Kharka. Throughout the trek we will have a clear view of Gungang Himal and Mt. Chulu.
Siri Kharka to Tilicho Base Camp (4150m/13,583ft): 5-6 hours
Accommodations
Overnight at the best possible lodge/hotel.
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
Today we walk an easy path that leads through the middle of the landslides area where we can view impressive rock formations, we trek up till Tilicho base camp where we can get a good view of Tilicho Peak and other snow Cover Mountains – overnight at Lodge. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner).With a mesmerising view of Tlilicho peak, our 8th day of Annapurna circuit trek with Tilicho lake will be successful.
Visit Tilicho Lake (4,920m/16,138 ft) then back to Siri Kharka: 5-6 hours
Accommodations
Overnight at the best possible lodge/hotel.
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
Tilichol Lake
We start the day early to avoid afternoon wind. After a steeps consistent climb of 2-3 hours we reach Tilicho lake, The highest lake in the world also referred as the “the great ice lake” by the leader of the French expedition team .this is a large sparkling lake that lies at the foot of the north face of tilicho peak, after spending some time here we take the same route back to siri kharka.
Siri kharka to Yak kharka (4060m/13,020ft):4-5 hours
Accommodations
Overnight at the best possible lodge/hotel.
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
We descend to the uninhabited Khangsar village ,pass Tare gumba,a thousand year old monastery then follow a rock wall out of Khangsar to descend a bridge in the Thorong Khola valley.We go across a river ,hike up to a plateau to reach yak kharka . from her you can see Annapurna mountains range, other peaks, blue sheep (bharal) and if you are lucky you might spot a snow leopard.
Yak kharka to Thorang Phedi: (4525m/14501 ft): 3-4 hours
Accommodations
Overnight at the best possible lodge/hotel.
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
We walk uphill to Thorong Phedi.a small busy settlement with an amazing view of mountains and landscapes. On our way we get the best views of Mt. Gundang, Mt. Syagang, Thorung Peak and Mt. Khatungkan.
Thorong Phedi to Thorong La pass (5416 m/17764 ft) to Muktinath (3,800/12,467ft): 7 - 8 hours
Accommodations
Overnight at the best possible lodge/hotel.
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
Muktinath Temple
Today's the most challenging part of the trip, we cross Thorong La pass, one of the highest passes in the world, and the highest point of the trek.we have to wake up early morning at 3 to complete this challenge . we have to push ourselves through the icy air , and high altitude but the view from the pass will make it totally worth it. We will see a panorama of majestic Himalayan peaks extending northwards into Tibet,at the back we can see several of the main peaks of Annapurna. We then descend all the way to Muktinath a sacred place for both Hindus and Buddhists.The Buddhists call it Chumig Gyatsa, which in Tibetan means "Hundred Waters".
Drive from Muktinath to Tatopani (1,200m/3937 ft): 6 - 8 hours
Accommodations
Overnight at the best possible lodge/hotel.
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
Tatopani Hot Spring
We visit Muktinath temple before continuing our journey in a car ride to Tatopani. Tatopani is famous for natural hot spring; it is place where we can soak in the hot springs.
Tatopani to Ghorepani (2,850m/9,350ft): 7 - 8 hours
Accommodations
Overnight at the best possible lodge/hotel.
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
We ascend to Ghorepani through villages of Sikha and Chitre, the villages of ethnic thakali people.we go through a terraced farmland with mountains all around.then pass lush forests filled with rhododendron, birch, magnolia we stop at Ghorepani, a beautiful village located at a ridge top.
Ghorepani to Poon Hill to Trek to Nayapul then drive to Pokhara: 5-6 hours trek and 1 hour drive
Accommodations
Overnight at the best possible lodge/hotel.
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
We ascend to poon Hill (3,210m) early morning to view sunrise over the whole Annapurna , Dhaulagiri massif including Mt Machhapuchhre (Fishtail) , Mt Manaslu and surrounding rice terrace A favourite spot among photographers After visiting Poonhill, we will trek back to nayapul then drive to pokhara ,
Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu: 5-6 hours
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
Kathmandu Durbar Square
After breakfast, we drive back to Kathmandu on a tourist bus. You may also choose to return by a 225-minute flight (not included in the package). Our trek package completes at Kathmandu We wish you have a memorable journey trekking Annapurna Circuit to Tilicho Lake.
Options
Trek
Twin Sharing Duration: 16 days Minimum 2 people required Pickup included
What‘s Included
Trekkers Information Management System (TIMS) card fee.
Farewell dinner
Pokhara to Kathmandu by Tourist Bus
Discovery World Trekking’s appreciation of certificate after over the successfully trek.
Public transportation from Muktinath to Tatopani
Government License holder Discovery World Trekking experienced and qualified trek leader
Air-conditioned vehicle
Assistance in arranging rescue operation in case of complicated health condition
All Government and Local Taxes
Drive from Kathmandu to Syange
Coverage of guides and porters meals, insurance, salary, lodging, transportation
One night accommodation in selected hotel in Pokhara with Breakfast
Tea House/ Lodge accommodation including meals Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner during trek.
Catering extra dietary requirements
Annapurna Conservation Area Permit (ACAP) Fee
All the costs and expenses which are not listed in "cost includes" will be counted as Excludes
Pickup points
Tribhuwan International Airport
Tibet Guest House
Chhetrapati, Kathmandu Nepal
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Reviews
410 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
10/10 would go again
justsayKK,Jun 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We booked an accelerated 14-day Annapurna Circuit itinerary with Tilicho Lake for 3 pax, and the experience exceeded our expectations. Our guide, Mansing, and our porters, Manish and Khadka, were absolutely instrumental in making the trek a success. They went above and beyond to take care of us throughout the journey, and their professionalism, kindness, and support could not have been better. Also, these 3 were a bunch of fun! Hahaha we felt like a full team of 6 instead of 3 trekkers. Unfortunately, part of our group had to descend due to worsening AMS symptoms. Despite this setback, DWT made special arrangements to allow one member of our party to safely continue the trek and cross Thorong La Pass. Their flexibility, responsiveness, and commitment to their clients were truly impressive. We are incredibly grateful for everything the team did for us and highly recommend DWT to anyone planning a trek in Nepal. 10/10 — we would not hesitate to book with them again.
Lovely time doing Annapurna Circuit Trek
jaivigneshv2026,Jun 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I’ve always wanted to do multi day treks across nepal. I got to know about Discovery World Trekking through my colleague who also booked for the same Annapurna Circuit Trek. I think the trekking company as a whole is a lovely bunch of people. I’ve had flight reschedules that caused delays but Paul was very accommodating to those requests, even those it was so close to the trip start date. Picking me up from the airport and dropping at our hotels was truly nice of them. I had a very nice guide and 2 porters throughout the trip. They helped serve us lunch and dinner although they didn’t necessarily have to. And also getting us fruits after every meal. Whenever I had doubts on something, they were always ready to help with it. They are physically very strong people and yet they waited for us when we took our time. I had a bad stomach one of those days, and my guide was sure to ask me if all was okay. I felt very safe with them. Another great thing is that they are honest with the situations. They don’t beat around the bush and come straight to the point. Helped us make decisions well when we needed to. The company has heart, I hope it grows larger and larger.
A MUST DO TRIP!!!
Navigator12362695435,May 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We could not have had a better time doing the Annapurna Circuit with Discovery World trekking. Everything was extremely well planned out and seamless, making it so we could truly relax and enjoy everything that Nepal has to offer! Our amazing experience would not have been possible without our guide Nabin and our porter Bikash. They both went above and beyond to explain the culture and history of the locations each day, encourage us on the hard days, and make our trek as enjoyable as possible. They both were incredibly attentive and I’ll remember sharing tea and playing Nepali card games with them as much as the incredible views. Could not have more good things to say!!!
Great experience, must do!
katherinedR8462XD,May 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We did annapurna circuit trek with tilicho lake with Nabin as guide and Bikash as porter! Nabin was amazing and informative and Bikash was funny and hardworking. Nabin always helpful and knew all the mountain ranges and trekking information around the hike and could always answer any of our questions along the way. Bikash always helped pack our bags timely and helped organize our luggage. They provided excellent accommodation throughout the trek and pickup from airport, as well as service through the tea houses and playing cards with us every night. Bikash and Nabin were amazing, and I would recommend anyone take them as porter and guide. The annapurna circuit with tilicho lake view was amazing and a once in a lifetime trip with excellent care from the team, must recommend!
Once in a lifetime ✨
5abbyyy,May 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide, Gakul, and porter, Lal, were the best! They were very experienced and helped to pace the hike well. They were extremely considerate, helpful and ensured we were taken care of well. The home stays were clean and sufficient. It’s a once in a lifetime experience and I’m so glad my husband and I did this with Discovery World Trekking ❤️
An Anniversary We Won’t Forget
adela897,May 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an amazing trek with our porter, Lal, and guide, Gakul! The views of the Annapurna circuit made the trek worth it. The itinerary that was planned gradually prepare for each challenging day. Gakul and Lal ensured that we were travelling at our own pace while making us feel comfortable throughout. My wife and I would definitely relive this experience again.
Everest Three Passes, Annapurna Circuit & Annapurna Base Camp
N9331FKdalej,May 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My partner and I had an incredible experience with Discovery World Trekking. We spent nearly six weeks completing the Everest Three Passes and then the Annapurna Circuit and Annapurna Base Camp, with extensions to Tilicho Lake and Everest Base Camp throughout our time. Our guide (Binod) was excellent across our whole journey, leading us through some of the best scenery available in the world. Our porter (Janok and Dur respectively) were also excellent. Adjustments were made on the fly to best suit the weather, our pacing and needs. They ensured we had a great day each day, and ensured we were well-fed, had good accommodation and looked after entirely. We were blessed with incredible views and saw 7 x 8000m+ peaks. The views from Gokyo Ri were particularly stunning, with the sun rising above Mt Everest one of many highlights All treks were stunning in their own right, and would highly recommend either if you’d like to visit Nepal. We will return for more of the hikes in the future
Discovery World Trekking EBC via Cho La
Freedom65214616211,May 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was the everest base camp trek via the cho la pass. This was very tiring, VERY, but we did it and this once-in-a-lifetime experience has been had. Discover did a great job organizing and we felt very comfortable the whole way. We felt taken care of and supported. It seemed like we got the best tea houses they could get based on where we were. It was a pleasure, thank you! Paul organized the trip and was very responsive to all our questions, he was very professional and proper. Our guide was Dil. He was matched perfectly for us. We are introverts and keep to our selves, he didn’t push anything on us, gave us space but was always available. Our porter was Tejendra, he was prompt, courteous , and respectful.
A great trekking and organisational experience
406brendanw,May 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00https://www.tripadvisor.com/UserReviewEdit-g293890-d17459313-Annapurna_Circuit_Trek_with_Tilicho_Lake-Kathmandu_Kathmandu_Valley_Bagmati_Zone_Central_Re.html The experience was very smooth and easy. From the airport pickup, to prep, to the final climb. Bikas and Pahrbat were great at what they do. Bikas, as the porter, took a heavy load without complaint. He also did well to lead a lot of the time at a pace that suited the pace needed for the altitude we were hiking at. He also helped with ordering food, prep etc. Pahrbat did a great job at making us feel confident with every step, knowing what comes next and ensuring it was all done safely. Reminding us to slow down and stay safe when we wanted to run off. He was always clear with where we needed to be when and answered any questions we had about or along the trek. We thank them both for their hard work and appreciate what Discovery World Treking did to make our experience enjoyable.
I enjoy the trekking in Nepal
yuenyic2026,May 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Thank you Delivery World Trekking gave me an amazing experience in Nepal. I’m very grateful for the support and encouragement of my friends, tour guides Siddhanta and Manish, and porters and glad to finished in schedule and backed to Lukla. During the trekking, two guides Siddhanta and Manish gave us full support and clearly instructions. Leader Siddhanta briefed the information about tomorrow’s trek after dinner every day, including the members conditions, weather, difficulty, kilometres and duration of the trekking. In the rest day and acclimatisation at Namche Bazaar, we climbed to the Everest View Hotel. We danced and sang along the way, and had a lot of fun. At an altitude of over 4000 meters, I started to have headache and feel dizzy so I walked slowly, but Manish didn’t mind that I was walking slowly and walked slowly with me. Although the original plan was changed and changed and we separated two teams after going to EBC because of altitude sickness (one team went Cho La Pass and Gokyo and then back to Namche, another team skipped it and returned to Namche), two guides gave us advice, supported us and accepted our opinions.
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