18-Day Annapurna Circuit Trek from Kathmandu with Tilicho Lake

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Day 01

Arrival in Kathmandu and Welcome Dinner

• Land at the airport, complete the necessary documentation, and meet the team representatives at the airport terminal gate.
• Go to the hotel and check in.
• Later in the evening, meet the other team members over a welcome dinner and end the day with lots of laughter.

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Day 02

Kathmandu Sightseeing and Trek Preparation

• Wake up and have a delicious breakfast.
• After that, go on a short guided city tour and visit places like Swayambhunath, Pashupatinath Temple, Boudhanath Stupa, etc. These monuments are part of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The tour guide will explain the monuments.
• Later, meet with the trek guide and talk about the trail. Check all the gear and documents before the final packing.

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Day 03

Scenic Drive from Kathmandu to Chamje

• Wake up early in the morning and drive to Chamje. It is going to be a long journey.
• During the drive, enjoy the scenic views of lush green hills, rivers, dense forests, and small settlement areas. Chamje is a small fine village.

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Day 04

Forest Trails and Waterfalls to Dharapani

• From Chamje, follow the trail that goes through forested paths and beautiful waterfalls.
• Hike through small villages and cross a suspension bridge that ascends steeply to Tal.
• Further, go through Kodo village and continue walking towards Dharapani.

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Day 05

Trek to Chame with Himalayan Views

• Trek through steep ascents along the forested ridge.
• Pass by landslide areas and reach Chame. Further, the trail offers amazing views of Annapurna II, Annapurna IV, and Lamjung Himal.
• Pass by a few small hot springs before reaching Chame for a night stay.

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Day 06

Trek from Chame to Pisang

• Trek through ascents and descents, crossing many rivers and scattered settlement areas.
• Ascend on a steep and narrow valley path while enjoying Panungda Danda rock face, a huge 1,500-meter rock rising from a river.
• From here, observe the views of Annapurna II, Annapurna South, and Pisang Peak as you reach Pisang village.

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Day 07

Upper Pisang Route to Manang

• Begin the trek following the Upper Pisang route. The trail ascends and leads to Geru.
• During trekking, get to see stunning views of Mt. Annapurna, Pisang Peak, and other surrounding mountains. The trail will soon get dry and cold while approaching Manang.

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Day 08

Acclimatization Day in Manang

• Spend the day exploring Manang village. It is a beautiful village with many ancient stupas and monasteries.
• Go for a short hike to Bhojo Gumba, Braga village, or Gangapurna Lake as well. This rest day will help you acclimatize to the altitude.

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Day 09

Trek from Manang to Khangsar

• Continue on the trail towards Khangsar.
• Descend through a gorge and move ahead while enjoying Tilicho Peak's view. The trail will further offer stunning landscape views.
• Further, pass through a small scenic settlement area, reach the Khangsar River, and continue to Khangsar village.

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Day 10

Trek to Tilicho Base Camp

• Move towards Tilicho Lake Base Camp. The trail passes through a wide grassy field and ascends to a small hill that gives the entire view of the valley.
• From here, descend along a steep path and reach Tilicho Base Camp.

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Day 11

Tilicho Lake Excursion and Return to Base Camp

• Wake up early in the morning and ascend on a moraine, then move along the hillside. See fantastic views of Mt. Nilgiri, Tilicho Peak, and many other Himalayan mountains.
• Reach Tilicho Lake and enjoy breathtaking views.
• Spend some time at the lake, then drop down to the base camp for a night stay.

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Day 12

Trek from Tilicho Base Camp to Yak Kharka

• Leave for Marsyangdi Valley and ascend to Yak Kharka. Pass through more alpine vegetation.
• Cross a log bridge and reach Yak Kharka, which offers a wonderful view of Annapurna III and lovely yak grazing lands.

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Day 13

Ascent from Yak Kharka to Thorong Phedi

• From Yak Kharka, ascend and cross a suspension bridge to reach Ledar.
• Further, move up through cliffs and reach Thorong Phedi.
• On the way, get to see excellent views of Thorong Peak, Mt. Syagang, Mt. Khatungkan, and Mt. Gundan.

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Day 14

Cross Thorong La Pass to Muktinath

• Begin the day early and cross the challenging Thorong La Pass.
• From Thorong Phedi, the trail ascends through a steep and rugged path.
• Reach Thorong La Pass and get to see outstanding landscape views. Further, the trail descends to Muktinath Temple, which is a very famous pilgrimage site in Nepal.

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Day 15

Trek from Muktinath to Jomsom via Kagbeni

• Visit Muktinath Temple in the morning and pass by Kali Gandaki Gorge. The trail offers superb views of Mt. Dhaulagiri.
• Further, move through the lovely meadows and cross the streams that take you to Kagbeni.
• Take a small break at Kagbeni for lunch and head to Jomsom.

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Day 16

Flight from Jomsom to Pokhara

• Take a morning flight back to Pokhara.
• During the flight, get to see aerial views of the Annapurna Himalayas.
• Upon landing in Pokhara, move to the hotel.
• Rest for the day and explore the nearby tourist sites.

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Day 17

Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu

• Today, drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu. It will be a long scenic drive.
• After reaching Kathmandu, head to the hotel.
• Visit monuments and do shopping.
• In the evening, meet the other team members over the farewell dinner.

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Day 18

Final Departure from Kathmandu

• Fly back home.
• Meet one of the team representatives and transfer to the airport.