Annapurna Circuit Trek Tilicho Lake

Annapurna Circuit Trek with Tilicho Lake is a 16-day trek in the Annapurna region of Nepal. You can enjoy your amazing time in different parts of the Annapurna Circuit over a 13-day trekking duration. You will spend two nights in Kathmandu, one night in Pokhara, and 13 nights in the Annapurna region. The beautiful scenery of the Annapurna range welcomes you in Chame, Pisang, Manang, Shree Kharka, Tilicho Yak Kharka, High Camp, Thorong La Pass, and Muktinath.

Enjoy the peaceful environment far from the crowded city and make a lifetime memory on the Annapurna Circuit Trek with  Lake.

Visa for ACT with Tilicho Lake:

You need a 1 month visa for the Around Annapurna Trek since the trek is 16 days long. Tourist visas for Nepal can be obtained from the Nepal Embassy or from Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu.

Accommodation

Annapurna circuit with Tilicho Lake trek itinerary includes comfortable accommodation in each resting spot. Clean rooms with comfortable beds will be available throughout the trek. The bathroom will be outside the room, which is common for groups of people.  Attached bathrooms will be available in Besisahar, Pokhara and Kathmandu.

Transportation:

You will drive from Kathmandu to Beshisahar and walk for 13 days in your comfortable pace, resting in tea houses. After reaching Marpha we will drive to Pokhara. In case you want to take flight from Jomsom to Pokhara and Pokhara to Kathmandu you should pay an extra charge for flight ticket.

Meal in Trekking

Company will provide three meal: breakfast, Lunch and dinner during the trek. You will get breakfast in around 7:30 am every morning. You will get tea/coffee, bread items, porridge, egg items and curry in breakfast. In lunch and dinner, you will get Nepali Thali (rice, dal, curry, pickles, pappad), momo, chowmein, noodles, spaghetti, macroni in noon and evening, respectively. Choosing food from the menu and the number of items are available depend on the number of groups.

Best Time

Spring (March, April, May) and autumn (September, October, November) are the consider as best times for the Annapurna trek. You will get the best weather, a clear sky, and a and a wonderful view of the mountain and its surroundings during spring and autumn. It is always best to trek from Mid-March to Mid-May in spring. You may face cold weather in Early March and rainy weather in late May.

Similarly Early September will be rainy and late November will be cold. So always plan your trek between mid-September to mid – November during autumn.

Difficulties

Annapurna Circuit with Tilicho Lake Trek is a moderate trek. You should walk six hours a day, on average, during the trek. Thorong La Pass is hardest trial of this trek and have to walk around 8–9 hours in a single day.

Wi-Fi and Network

Wi-Fi is available throughout the trekking route. In case of Network, you will get network up to Manang. Get either N-cell or Ntc sim card and use Network in trekking route.

Clothes for ACT  with Tilicho Lake:

• Warm jacket – down jacket,
• Water and windproof jacket (alternatively bring a poncho or umbrella)
• Long sleeved synthetic fleece (windproof material, if possible)
• Thermal underwear.
• Hat, a pair of gloves and a scarf.
• Comfortable hiking trousers. (loose fitting)
• Shorts and trousers, or a skirt.
• 2 pairs of warm wool-blend socks.
• 2 pairs of running socks or liner socks.
• Proper hiking boots.
• Running shoes and flip-flops.
• 2-3 T-shirts.
• Water bottle.

Altitude Sickness

This is a kind of illness that is caused by ascent to high altitudes. You may suffer from altitude sickness in the Around  Annapurna trek. The symptoms will occur within 6 to 24 hours of achieving a high altitude. Altitude sickness is fatal and can result in death if not treated in time. You need to stay alert to any of the symptoms listed below occurs in your body.

Symptoms

• Headache
• Nausea and vomiting
• Dizziness
• Tiredness
• Loss of appetite
• Upset stomach
• Feeling unsteady
• Shortness of breath
• Increased heart rate
• Difficulty sleeping

How to recover from early AMS?

If you happen to notice any of the symptoms, follow the guideline mentioned below-

• Do not climb any higher for the next 48 hours
• Descend to a lower altitude if possible
• Take complete rest until you feel well
• Do not exercise
• Do not smoke
• Drink plenty of water
• Take external oxygen supply if necessary
• Take anti-sickness medicines

If you see no improvement in your health within 48 hours, you will have to be immediately deported to the city for medical support.

Preventive Measures

There is no way to train your body prior to trekking so as to adapt to the high altitude. Some ways in which you can prevent it are as follows:

• Take plenty of rest
• Ascend slowly and gradually as you reach higher
• keep yourself hydrated
• Eat high-calorie food
• Do not smoke, drink or consume tranquilizing medicines

Insurance

During times of emergencies like acute altitude sickness or a natural calamity, you might have to be immediately deported in a helicopter. The cost of such deportation is covered by health insurance that needs to be purchased before you start the trek.

Trekking option

• Solo trekking with a private guide and porter.
• Trekking with the only guide.
• Trekking with a guide cum porter.
• Trekking with Group with guide & Porter.