Annapurna Circuit & Tilicho Lake trekking holiday
| country: | Nepal |
| location: | Annapurna, Annapurna Circuit |
| trip type: | Strenuous trekking holidays |
| departures: | 2008: 2 Dec 2009: 7 Jan, 19 Jan, 5 Feb, 24 Feb, 7 Mar, 15 Mar, 26 Mar, 3 Apr, 9 Apr, 15 Apr, 27 Apr, 4 May, 9 May, 15 May, 15 Sep, 26 Sep, 6 Oct, 11 Oct, 18 Oct, 25 Oct, 2 Nov, 9 Nov, 21 Nov, 2 Dec |
| price: | From US $968 (18 days) excluding flights, plus US $148 domestic air fare |
| offers: | Late availability and special 10% discount on 16th December |
| vouchers: | Gift vouchers can be used with this holiday |
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the amazing things you'll be doing
This is one of the most beautiful region in terms of bio-diversity due to unique its geographical position, hospitality of inhabitant people and ethnic culture. It provides excellent views of Annapurna massif. Tilicho Lake presents dramatic spectacular views of waters reflect the surrounding snowy peaks. It is situated in the foot of the extensive glacier system of the Great Barrier, the highest point of Tilicho Peak.
A unique chance to explore amazing views of exotic birds such as white capped river chat, brown dipper, white-breasted kingfisher, butterfly, barking deer, rhododendron forest & orchid flowers.
The trek begins through a unique low land of Marshyandi valley and reaches remote Manang and Tilicho regions, then crosses the snow covered Thorong-La 5416 meter and reaches in Muktinanth, the land of holy which is a famous Temple for Hindus and Buddhist devotees.
A unique chance to explore amazing views of exotic birds such as white capped river chat, brown dipper, white-breasted kingfisher, butterfly, barking deer, rhododendron forest & orchid flowers.
The trek begins through a unique low land of Marshyandi valley and reaches remote Manang and Tilicho regions, then crosses the snow covered Thorong-La 5416 meter and reaches in Muktinanth, the land of holy which is a famous Temple for Hindus and Buddhist devotees.
day-by-day itinerary
| Day 1: | Arrival at airport and transfer to hotel. |
| Day 2: | Explore Kathmandu. |
| Day 3: | Early morning drive to Bensisgar 760 meter. |
| Day 4: | Trek to Boundada 1310 meter. |
| Day 5: | Trek to Tal 1700 meter. |
| Day 6: | Trek to Chame 2670 meter. |
| Day 7: | Trek to Pisang 3200 Meter. |
| Day 8: | Trek to Manang 3540 meter. |
| Day 9: | Acclimatizing day at Manang. |
| Day 10: | Trek to Khangsar 3734 meter. |
| Day 11: | Trek to Tilicho Lake 4150 meter. |
| Day 12: | Trek to Khangsar. |
| Day 13: | Trek to Thorang Phedi 4450 meter. |
| Day 14: | Early morning crosses snow covered Throng-La Pass 5416 meter. Overnight at Muktinanth 3798 meter, the temple is famous for Hindus and Buddhist devotees. |
| Day 15: | Trek to Jomsom 2720 meter. |
| Day 16: | Early morning fly to Pokhara. Check into hotel. |
| Day 17: | Early morning fly to Kathmandu. Check into hotel. |
| Day 18: | Departure to airport. |
travellers' tales
Most memorable was crossing Throng La in perfect weather - the highest pass in the world certainly has great views! (more)
travelling with a local operator
This holiday is operated by a company based in the holiday destination and they will be able to provide expert local knowledge. They will be able to tailor make your holiday to suit your requirements not only concerning the dates of travel but also typically the standard of accommodation, and thus price. It is rare for local operators to be able to help with the booking of your flights.how this holiday makes a difference
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Our trekking company is wholly committed to responsible tourism. On our treks & tours, tourism helps improve the standard of living for the local people by generating income for the local community through purchasing of local products such as fresh fruits, handloom products, meat, drinks, and fresh vegetables and providing job opportunities.
 We employ well-trained & experienced local guides and hire local porters whose load limit is 20-25kg. Our guides will give a briefing about responsible tourism e.g. rubbish disposal, giving food scraps to domestic animals, paying the porters to carry out trash, using a fire pit when camping, not picking flowers, using kerosene instead of firewood, avoiding bathing/washing clothes in streams, using local tea houses or camping sites. In addition the small group size of 4-10 people helps to minimise the impact on the environment. On this trek, we stay at local lodges/tea-houses operated by local people such as Himalayan Panorama lodge, Mountain views lodge and Tilicho lodge. These lodges manage garbage properly, use gas for cooking and solar energy facilitated. Our trekking company supports a local school & health post by financial donations and educational and medical materials. We also support the Kavresthali Women society with financial donations which provides goat farming and adult literacy for women. On this trip, our guests will have the opportunity to give donations to these causes, and visit the Annapurna conservation project to explore the activities of environment protection system in this region. This project plays vital role to protect environment and development community of this region. Visitors can share a moment with the project and see how it is moving ahead for the preservation of nature and culture in this region. Visiting Manang School, visitors can learn about the educational activities of Mongolian students and also can support them by contributing educational materials such as copies, art books, pencils, and sports goods. |
Tourism can be good and bad for destinations & local people. We carefully screen every holiday against our criteria for responsible travel. 'Look behind the brochure' to find how each holiday makes a difference (see left). We don't claim to be perfect - there is no global accreditation - but we've led the way since 2001 and screened 1000's of holidays. We invite every traveller to write a review about their experiences and responsible tourism. This valuable feedback is sent to the people who run the holidays. We keep a very close eye on it and take off holidays that don't live up to our standards. |