12 Days Annapurna Circuit Trek with Tilicho Lake & Poon Hill

Today, you will begin your journey toward the Annapurna region. After breakfast in Kathmandu, you will drive to Besisahar by tourist bus, which takes around 6-7 hours and covers approximately 175 km. From Besisahar, you will continue by jeep to Chame, which takes another 3-4 hours. The road passes through rivers, hills, waterfalls, and traditional villages. After reaching Chame, you can relax and enjoy the mountain atmosphere.

Today, your trekking begins with a walk of about 5-6 hours, covering approximately 13 km. The trail follows the Marsyangdi River and passes through pine forests and small settlements. You will enjoy stunning views of Annapurna II and Lamjung Himal. Upon reaching Upper Pisang, you can explore the peaceful village and enjoy the scenery.

Today’s trek takes around 5-6 hours and covers about 16 km. You will walk through traditional villages and alpine landscapes with wide mountain views. As you reach Manang, you will notice the dry terrain and cooler climate. Manang is a great place to experience local culture and prepare for higher altitude.

Today, you leave the main Annapurna Circuit trail and head toward Tilicho Lake. The trek takes about 4-5 hours and covers around 10 km. The trail becomes narrower and passes through landslide-prone areas. The surrounding mountain scenery is stunning and peaceful.

Today’s trek takes around 5-6 hours and covers approximately 11 km. You will walk along narrow and rocky trails with dramatic mountain views. The path can be challenging in some sections. After reaching Tilicho Base Camp, you can rest and prepare for the next day’s hike to the lake.

Today is a long and rewarding day. You will start early and hike for about 3-4 hours to reach Tilicho Lake (4,919 m), one of the highest lakes in the world. After enjoying the beautiful and peaceful surroundings, you will return to base camp and continue trekking to Yak Kharka. The total walking time is around 7–8 hours, covering approximately 15 km.

Today’s trek takes around 5-6 hours and covers about 10 km. You will gradually ascend through high-altitude landscapes toward High Camp. The air becomes thinner, and the surroundings are more rugged. This is the final stop before crossing Thorong La Pass.

Today is the most challenging and exciting day of the trek. You will start early in the morning and walk for about 7-9 hours, covering approximately 15 km. The climb to Thorong La Pass (5,416 m) is steep but rewarding with breathtaking panoramic views. After crossing the pass, you will descend to Muktinath.

Today, you will travel by jeep or bus to Tatopani, which takes around 6-7 hours and covers approximately 110 km. The drive passes through the Kali Gandaki Valley with beautiful landscapes. After reaching Tatopani, you can relax in the natural hot springs.

Today’s trek takes about 5-6 hours and covers approximately 12 km. The trail climbs through terraced fields, villages, and forests. You will enjoy views of hills and local life along the way.

Today, you will trek for about 5-6 hours, covering around 12 km. The trail goes through beautiful rhododendron forests, especially colorful in spring. Ghorepani is a popular stop with stunning mountain views.

Early in the morning, you will hike for about 45 minutes to Poon Hill (3,210 m) to enjoy the famous sunrise view over Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges. After spending some time at the viewpoint, you will trek down to Ulleri, which takes around 4-5 hours (10 km). From Ulleri, you will drive to Pokhara, which takes about 3-4 hours. This marks the end of your amazing journey.