Annapurna Circuit Trek with Tilicho and Ghorepani Poon Hill – 18 Days

You will be met by our airport representative at Tribhuwan International Airport; please find the person who is holding the Trekhimal Expedition  display board. He will transport you to the hotel in a special tourist vehicle and help you check in. After a long travel, relax with a nap. To get your first sights of Kathmandu city, explore some of the lovely spots outside of your lodging.

Trip meeting: at 14:00 we will have a trip meeting at the Green valley Nepal Treks office for a briefing on the Annapurna Circuit Trek with the Tilicho Lake and Poon Hill Itinerary. 

A regular bus that departs early in the morning will take you from Kathmandu to Bhulbhule via Besisahar. Your journey to Dharapani, your final stop for the day, will next be made in a shared jeep. With its breathtaking waterfalls, snow-capped mountains, and several suspension bridges, the experience of Annapurna Circuit Trek with Tilicho and Ghorepani Poonhill will astound you. Before reaching Dharapani, you will travel beside the Marsayangdi River via charming rural villages like Ngadi, Bahundanda, Syange, Jagat, Chamje, and Tal. Visitors should register their IDs and hiking permits at the Dharapani police checkpoint.

You will travel through the alpine country today, where the temperature will decline. One gets to the Tibetan settlements of Bagarchhap and Danakyu after trekking through the woodlands. Along with pine forests, farms, and vistas of the Lamjung and Annapurna II peaks, you will witness the apple-growing region. After passing through the lovely towns of Timang, Thanchowk, and Koto, where the Naar-Phu road connects the Annapurna Circuit with Tilicho and Poonhill Trek Route, you will eventually arrive at Chame. The village's main entrance is framed by a sizable mani wall with prayer wheels. The district seat of Manang, Chame, offers a wide range of amenities, including lodging, Internet cafés, outdoor equipment stores, banks, and communication and medical centers.

The Chame route winds through stunning pine and rhododendron woods in a small, steep valley. The Annapurna Circuit with Tilicho Lake and Ghorepani Trek Route ascends after a suspension bridge over the Marshyangdi River and provides stunning views of mountainous terrain, including the face of Pangdi Danda and Swargadwari Danda. You will pass through the villages of Talekhu and Bhratang and arrive at Dhikur Pokhari if you keep going. Annapurna II, Pisang Peak, Chulu Peak, and Tilicho Peak, among many more peaks, can be viewed from Dhikur Pokhari. After that, you will go toward Upper Pisang by crossing a suspension bridge over a river. Upper Pisang offers stunning views of the Annapurna Range's Kuntu Danda, Longyo Danda, and Pisang Peak.

ou will take the toughest path, which includes multiple steep ascents and twists, starting from Upper Pisang. You can experience breathtaking views of the Lamjung Himal (6,983m), Annapurna II (7,937m), Annapurna IV (7,525m), Gandarbha Chuli (6,250m), Annapurna III (7555m), Gangapurna (7,544m), Glacier Dome (7,193m), and Khangsar Kan while trekking on the upper paths of Upper Pisang through Ghyaru and Ngawal (6,091m). You will notice that the air gets colder, dryer, and harsher as the Annapurna Circuit Trek with Tilicho and Ghorepani Route ascend.

You will get the chance to learn about Buddhist culture as you go through the Tibetan settlements along this trail. On the route to Manang, it passes through the endearing village of Munchi and the inconspicuous hamlet of Braga. You will eventually arrive at Manang market after passing through a number of monasteries. Along the way, you will notice that the road is lined with Buddhist temples. One of the largest settlements in Manang, which is situated along the Annapurna Circuit Trek with Tilicho and Poonhill route.

Before continuing to Tilicho Lake, this is a rest day as per Annapurna Circuit Trek with Tilicho Lake and Poonhill Itinerary. Make the most of your time by taking a little stroll to acclimate yourself by visiting Gangapurna Lake and the neighborhood. The scenery is stunning, despite the route of this tourist attraction is a little challenging and littered with tiny pebbles. The serene Gangapurna Lake receives its water from melting glaciers while being surrounded by gleaming mountains and rugged hills. Glacial Dom, Khangsar Kang, Mt. Gangapurna, and Annapurna can all be seen from the lake. Also popular among hikers are side trips to the beautiful Ice Lake and Base Camp.

Manang and Siri Kharka are connected via a shorter path. You will descend from the top route to a river, cross it, and then continue on a track that will take you through coniferous forests. It will take around three hours on foot to get to the Tibetan settlement of Khangsar. From Khangsar, go toward Shiri Kharka, passing a monastery along the way. With today's Annapurna Circuit Trek with Tilicho and Ghorepani Poonhill routes, you will get breathtaking views of Mount Chulu and Gungang Himal.

You will depart from Siri Kharka in the early morning to travel to Tilicho Base Camp. On the existing Annapurna Circuit with Tilicho and Poonhill Trek, the route from Siri Kharka to Tilicho Base Camp is neither very physically demanding nor steep. But given that you will be traversing uneven, landslide-prone ground while trekking along tight routes, it may be challenging. From the paths, you might be able to observe spectacular snow-capped summits like Tilicho Peak and incredible rock formations. After spending most of the day ascending a challenging terrain, you will eventually reach the valley, pass through a little creek, and reach Tilicho Base Camp.

This is one of the special days of the Annapurna Circuit with Tilicho Lake and Ghorepani Trek Itinerary because you will be able to see Tilicho Lake. However, you will start your day at Tilicho Base Camp early in order to avoid the afternoon breeze. Due to the steepness of the trail, it will take two to three hours of effort to get to Tilicho Lake, one of the highest lakes in the world. As you move along, yaks and deer will be grazing above and below your path.

Tilicho Lake, a large lake with a stunning setting, is located on the other side, hidden behind the north face of Tilicho Peak. An elite French expedition team referred to Tilicho Lake as "The Great Ice Lake." The three majestic peaks that surround Tilicho Lake are the Tilicho Himal, Annapurna Range, and Nilgiri Himal. The Lake also holds a unique place in Hinduism since it is mentioned in The Ramayan, one of the religion's holiest books. You will enjoy the splendors of Tilicho Lake before heading back to Siri Kharka, where you will spend the night.

The Annapurna Circuit Trek with Tilicho and Ghorepani journey will be started today from Siri Kharka to Yak Kharka. As you continue down the same route toward the village of Kangsar, you will pass through Tare Gumba, a more than a thousand-year-old complex of monasteries that is incredibly important to Buddhists. Upon arrival, Khangsar Village will be desolate, with the exception of a few irregular herders during festival seasons. After leaving the village of Kangsar in the Thorang Khola valley, you will encounter a seasonal bridge that will lead you to a plateau. To get to Yak Kharka, where you will spend the night, you must go a bit farther. Beautiful views of the Annapurna mountain ranges can be seen from Yak Kharka.

After breakfast, you will continue your Annapurna Circuit Trek with Tilicho and Poonhill through Ledar, the final settlement on the trail. After continuing along the winding path, you will ascend a ridge that will provide you with a breathtaking view of Annapurna II, Gangapurna, Tobuche, and Chuli Peak. Following that, the path descends to Marsyandhi, which you may access through the wooden bridge. A small neighborhood teahouse is seen along the walk, where visitors may unwind and eat.

You will ascend the path from the river's right bank after passing the hamlet, then go along the twisting road before descending to Thorung Phedi. After being assigned, you have a choice between relaxing in the teahouse and making the ascent to high camp for an overnight stay. No matter what, you can always enjoy the breathtaking view of the neighboring snowy peaks and valleys.

The journey you will undertake today is one of the toughest on the entire Annapurna Circuit Trek with the Tilicho Lake and Poon Hill Itinerary.

Start earlier than on other days because we have to hike up to 5,416 meters to Thorong La Pass, which is the highest point of this trek. Thorong La Pass offers a distant view of the Annapurna Range, Thorong Peak, Dhaulagiri Range, Nilgiri, and other mountains. After savoring the splendor and snapping a few pictures, you will descend to Muktinath. There is only downhill travel between Thorong La Pass and Muktinath.

Muktinath is not only a Buddhist temple but also the second-largest Hindu temple. The Muktinath shrine receives a high number of Hindu pilgrims. In Muktinath, there are two small ponds and 108 water taps. A holy natural gas flame sparkles behind a grill just above the spring at Dhola Mebar Gompa, or the Jwalamai (goddess of fire) temple, a short distance away via a group of chortens.

Today's Annapurna Circuit Trek with Tilicho and Ghorepani Poon Hill Trekking route will leave from Muktinath once breakfast is over.

Take a sharing Jeep to Tatopani from Muktinath. Total driving distance to Tatopani from Muktinath is 43.5 kilometers. It will take about 4 to 5 hours to reach Tatopani.

Once you reach Tatopani, you will have to explore around town and bathe in a natural hot spring.

After enjoying a sumptuous breakfast in Tatopani, you will set off on your Annapurna Circuit Trek with Tilicho and Ghorepani Poonhill route from the highway. You will pass through picturesque villages with terraced and sloping farmlands, such as Ghara, Shikha, and Phalate. Throughout the trek, you may see how villagers live. Ghorepani is reached after a hard climb largely along stone-paved routes. A variety of vibrant plants can be seen along the way, and as you climb, you can see more and more majestic mountain peaks. The next morning, additional beauty can be seen at Poon Hill.

For the Poon Hill excursion, you must get up early. The most breathtaking panoramic views of the Himalayas are provided by Poon Hill, which is located 3210 meters above sea level. The golden summits come to life with the dawn's first light. Following an hour of taking in the breathtaking scenery, you will return to Ghorepani for a delicious supper before continuing the Annapurna Circuit with Tilicho and Poonhill Trek in the direction of Tikhedhunga. To ultimately get to Tikhedhunga, your final stop for the day, you will walk through rhododendron woods, passing through magnificent towns like Nangethanti, Banthanti, and Ulleri, a sizable Magar hamlet.

You will begin your Annapurna Circuit with Tilicho Lake and Ghorepani Trek from Tikhedhunga to Nayapul today after breakfast. To ultimately reach Nayapul, you will stroll through picturesque towns like Hile, Sudame, and Birethanti. Following Bhurungdi Khola from Sudame to Birethanti and then Modi Khola to Nayapul is your hiking route. You will take a private vehicle from Nayapul to Pokhara. You will have free time in Pokhara to spend any way you choose. You may go shopping, explore the area around your hotel, or perhaps rent a boat and cruise Phewa Lake.

This will be the last day of your Annapurna Circuit Trek with Tilicho and Ghorepani Itinerary, which involves trekking. After a sumptuous breakfast in Pokhara, you will board a tourist bus for Kathmandu. The travel time to the Kathmandu Valley will be between 7 and 8 hours. From the bus's windows, you can take in the breathtaking scenery as you journey. Once in Kathmandu, our driver will assist you in getting to your accommodation. We will celebrate the successful conclusion of your trekking with an incredible farewell dinner in the evening.

A drop from the hotel to the airport 3 hours before the scheduled time of the flight is arranged in a private tourist vehicle.

You can also opt for another program with us and elongate your stay.