The trek leads trekkers to Tilicho lake along with fascinating Manang. One of the highly demanded and recommended trekking routes in the world. The must-visit destination is ornamented with one of the largest lakes at an elevation of 4919 m.
Overview
Globally recommended trek for its adventure and aesthetic pleasure.
Itinerary
Day 1: Drive to Dharapani
Day 2: Dharapani to Timang
Day 3: Timang to Chame
Day 4: Chame to Upper Pisang
Day 5: Upper Pisang to Nagwal
Day 6: Nagwal to Manang
Day 7: Rest/Acclimatization day
Day 8: Manang to Siru Kharka
Day 9: Siru Kharka to Tilicho Base Camp
Day 10: Explore Tilicho lake, back to Siru Kharka
Day 11: Siru Kharka to Yak Kharka
Day 12: Yak Kharka to Thorong Phedi
Day 13: Thorong Phedi to Muktinath
Day 14: Muktinath to Jomsom
Day 15: Explore Jomsom, fly to Pokhara
Itinerary
The trek starts from Pokhara with a four-hour ride on a bus to Beshisahar through the scenic riverside. Another two and half-hour drive to Dharapani. Overnight at a lodge.
Gradual uphill trek from Dharapani to Timang through beautiful pine forests and gorges across hills.
This trek moves gradually for around 10-12 k.m. from Timang to Chame. Overnight at Chame.
Around 15 k.m. in length, and 600 m. in elevation, this gradual trek moves from Chame to Upper Pisang through different valleys. One might feel mild altitude sickness symptoms.
This route probably has one of the best views on treks worldwide. The view of the Annapurna range and Manang valley through the horizon is breathtaking. We reach the beautiful village of Nagwal.
We trek down from Nagwal to Manang valley, where the trail gets gradual on the flat riverbank. On the way, we visit the old village of Bhraka. Overnight stay at Manang.
Rest and acclimatization day. Visit Gangapurna lake and the clinic; get information about altitude sickness. If you have any problems get some medicine.
Gradual ascending from Manang to Siru Kharka via Khangsar Village. We reach Siru Kharka for an overnight stay.
Another day of short trek to Tilicho Base Camp from Siru Kharka, we take this trek slowly with the views of the surroundings. It usually is windy in the afternoon on the way to Tilicho lake, so we stay in the Base Camp overnight.
Early morning visit to Tilicho Lake for sunrise, after an hour or so of exploration, we come down to Siru Kharka.
Trek from Siru Kharka to Yak Kharka. We go on to join the trail to Thoroung La Pass.
Trek brings us to the base of Thorung La Pass. We also conduct a go-high sleep-low program to acclimatize for the next day's climb. Overnight at Thorung Phedi.
Early morning trek to Muktinath via Throng La pass (5416 m). Ascending and descending the hike, we reach the holy place called Muktinath.
Trek from Muktinath to Jomsom or we can drive from Muktinath to Jomsom. The area after Muktinath is the most popular windy valley behind the Annapurna Himalayan Range.
Another day, we catch a flight back to Pokhara from Jomsom.
Cost Includes:
- Land transportation, airport pick up and drop
- Foods (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
- Accommodation best available Lodges along the trail.
- Drinking water purification pills
- Well-experienced English-speaking trekking Guide.
- TIMS (Trekkers Information Management System).
- ACAP (Annapurna Conservation Area Entry Permit Fee).
- Food, wages, accommodation, equipment, medicine, and insurance coverage. for all trekking staff.
- All Government taxes.
Cost Excludes:
- Flight Ticket from Jomsom to Pokhara.
- Personal Travel insurance.
- Other expenses like costs incurred due to any unforeseen circumstances, emergency evacuation and rerouting, and flight changes.
- Alcoholic, hot and cold beverage, laundry.
- Personal trekking Equipment.
- Support (Porter) service if needed.
- Tips for trekking staff - Tipping is expected.
The itineraries are merely a guideline and are prearranged based on their popularity with our previous guests. We can easily customize it to suit your schedule and requirement.
We can organize combination packages to explore various regions and attractions throughout the country if you have an interest to explore Nepal further. Popular destinations and activities include the famous Chitwan National Park Jungle Safaris, guided tours of Lumbini – the birthplace of Lord Buddha, Paragliding, Bungee Jumping, Mountain Biking, and River Rafting. Please share your desire by contacting us and we will make it happen for you.
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