Annapurna Tilicho Lake Mesokanta Pass Trek Itinerary
Outline Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival in TIA and welcomed by RNT staff and transfer to your hotel via private vehicle
Arrival in TIA and welcomed by RNT staff and transfer to your hotel via private vehicle.
Day 02: Full day Sight-seeing in Kathmandu
Today, you will visit main places of Kathmandu valley. In the morning you visit Pashupatinath, Bauddhanath, and Swayambhunath. Pashupatinath is the oldest and holiest Hindu temple; Bauddhanath Stupa and Swayambhunath Stupa are the oldest Buddhist Stupas. After launch you visit Kathmandu durbar square and Patan durbar square. In Kathmandu durbar square, you visit Kumari temple, the temple of Living goddess.
Day 03: Drive from KTM to Besisahar (6-7 hours drive)
After enjoying the delicious breakfast at Kathmandu, we will drive to Besisahar. The driving road goes for about 6 to 7 hours long. We can see the beautiful scenario of natural beauty along with the roadside houses during the drive. The night will be at Besisahar enjoying at the lodges.
Day 04: Besisahar to Bahundanda (5-6 hours walk)
After having the breakfast at Bahundanda, we will trek further towards Bahundanda. The trail will offer us stunning view of great mountain ranges like Annapurna, Khudi, Ngadi peak and many more. We will have our lunch on the way. Continuing our journey through the main trail will lead us to Bahundanda after a walk of 5 to 6 hours.
Day 05: Bahundanda to Jagat (5-6 hours walk)
From Bahundanda, we will continue our journey following the cultivated area along with some beautiful waterfalls. We will have our lunch at Syange. We shouldn’t stop at Syange viewing the beautiful surrounding as we must have to reach at Jagat the same day. We should trek for about 5 to 6 hours from Bahundanda to Jagat. We will stay the night at Jagat.
Day 06: Jagat to Dharapani
Today, we will start our journey in a bit hurry as we need to move for more walking hours. Thus, we resume our journey following the ever flowing river Marsyangdi to the beautiful valley called Taal. With every step, we are getting closer to Manang district through the pine forest and the cultivated fields. We will be finally at Dharapani at 1960m with a trek for about 7 hours. We will rest the night at Dharapani.
Day 07: Dharapani to Chame
From Dharapani, we continue our trek ascending through the forest of fir and maple. The trail will offers its visitors with the glittering view of White Mountains like Manaslu, Lamjung and Annapurna II. After trekking for 5 hours, we will ultimately reach at Chame at the altitude of 2630m. We will stay the night at Chame.
Day 08: Chame to Pisang
From Chame, we will trek for about 6 hours to reach at Pisang. The trekking route is extremely beautiful here. After reaching at Pisang, we can visit the monasteries of that place. We will spend the night at Pisang at the altitude of 3200m above sea level at the nearest lodges.
Day 09: Pisang to Manang
From Pisang, our trekking route (for 6 hours) continues towards Manang viewing the Yak grazing land along with the scalar chain of Annapurna i.e. Annapurna II, III,IV. After walking for several hours will be enough for us to reach at Jharlang River. Following the main trail, crossing several villages, we are ultimately at Manang at the altitude of 3540m.
Day 10: Manang to Khangsar village
We may use one day to acclimatize ourselves at the Manang village. But as Himalayan view trekking suggests, we should continue our way following the Khangsar River. After crossing the Khangsar River through the bridge, we ascend slowly to the village where we can see houses made in Tibetan styles. Khangsar village is at the altitude of 3700m.
Day 11: Trek to Tilicho Base Camp
After spending a night at Khangsar village, we need to continue our way towards the Tilicho base camp. We need to pass through a monastery. Continuing our journey for several hours will leads us towards the Tilicho base camp at the elevation of 4200m.
Day 12: Tilicho base camp to Tilicho Lake and back to base camp
We will start the day early in the morning with a trek over to the Tilicho Lake. We need to trek for about 3 to 4 hours from base camp to Tilicho Lake. After reaching at Tilicho Lake, we will roam there for several hours and will return instantly to the base camp as the coldness may increase with the passage of time. We will be at base camp to enjoy the night. The whole phenomenon goes for about 6 to8 hours.
Day 13: Trek to Yak Kharka
From base camp, we will return to the yak kharka following the main trail down the path. After crossing the river with the help of log, we will be at yak kharka. We will spend the night at yak Kharka at one of the reputed guest houses at the height of 4000m.
Day 14: Trek to Thoran Phedi
From Yak Kharka, we will continue our journey towards the Thorang Phedi along the bank of Jarsang River. We should continue our way until we reach at Thorang Phedi where we will stay the night. The Thorang Phedi is at the altitude of 4420m. Today, we have walked around 4 to5 hours.
Day 15: Trek to Muktinath
After enjoying the breakfast at Thorang Phedi, we walk towards the holy land to Muktinath. We can get an opportunity of viewing Gangapurna, Annapurna and other several peaks. After the several ups and downs, we can reach at Muktinath. We will take rest at Muktinath at 3800m. The trekking route is 8 hours long.
Day 16: Muktinath to Jomsom
Early morning, we will wake up earlier than sun to worship lord Vishnu at Muktinath. Then we will have the breakfast and will proceed forward to Jomsom the same day. The trail goes down to Jomsom for about 5 to 6 hours. We can see beautiful hills in our side screen. Overnight will be enchanting at Jomsom. Jomsom is at the height of 2600m.
Day 17: Jomsom to Pokhara
From Jomsom we can catch the flight from the nearest airport to fly over to Pokhara and half day Tour Pokhara Valley visit to David fall, Tibetan camp, Bindu basini Temple International Museum and Fewa Lake. After the sightseeing warm up with team work delicious food and stay Overnight at hotel.
Day 18: Drive back from Pokhara to KTM
We drive back to Kathmandu from Pokhara today. Upon reaching Kathmandu, you can utilize your time for the last minute shopping or you can explore around the city. We celebrate the Farewell Dinner together with the trekking team and spend overnight at the hotel.
Day 19: Departure
Final good bye to the Kathmandu as your journey in Nepal comes to an end today! We will transfer you to the airport for your returning flight.