ANNAPURNA CIRCUIT TILICHO LAKE GHOREPANI POON HILL ABC TREK FROM POKHARA

The trek begins with a scenic drive from Pokhara to Besisahar, followed by a shared jeep ride up to Chame. This drive offers glimpses of rural life in Nepal, beautiful landscapes, and majestic mountain views along the way. The journey takes around 9-10 hours, so it's important to rest up upon arrival in Chame, the gateway to the Annapurna Circuit.

Start your trek today by heading toward Upper Pisang. The trail takes you through dense forests, small villages, and offers stunning views of Manaslu and Lamjung Himal. As you ascend, the landscape becomes more rugged, and you'll notice the changing terrain. The trek today is moderate, taking around 5-6 hours, and the reward is a peaceful stay in Upper Pisang, surrounded by beautiful mountain scenery.

This is a longer trek that takes you from Pisang to Manang via Ngawal Village. The trail climbs gently through forests and small settlements, offering views of the towering Annapurna and Gangapurna peaks. The village of Ngawal is rich in culture, and stopping here offers a chance to interact with locals. Continue your trek to Manang, a beautiful village where you’ll spend the night, allowing time for acclimatization. Duration: 8-9 hours.

Today, the trek heads toward Tilicho Base Camp. The trail begins with a steady ascent, passing through alpine meadows and rocky terrain. As you get closer to Tilicho Base Camp, the scenery becomes more dramatic with expansive views of the surrounding mountains. The day’s trek takes about 5-6 hours, with a night spent at the base camp to rest and prepare for the hike to Tilicho Lake.

Today, you will hike up to Tilicho Lake, the world’s highest lake, situated at 4,920 meters. The trail is strenuous but rewarding, with panoramic views of the surrounding peaks and glaciers. After spending time at the lake, you’ll return to Tilicho Base Camp to collect your belongings, then descend to Shree Kharka. The day is long, taking around 7-8 hours, but the stunning landscape makes it worthwhile.

From Shree Kharka, begin the trek to Thorong Phedi. The trail ascends gradually through forests and small villages before reaching the base camp of Thorong La Pass. The hike is challenging, and you’ll need to conserve energy for the high-altitude crossing of Thorong La Pass. The trek takes around 7-8 hours, and the night is spent in Thorong Phedi.

This is one of the most challenging and rewarding days of the trek. The trek begins early in the morning, as you climb to Thorong La Pass, which is the highest point of the Annapurna Circuit at 5,416 meters. After taking in the breathtaking views from the pass, descend to Muktinath, a sacred pilgrimage site for both Hindus and Buddhists. The trek takes around 7-9 hours.

After a long trek, today is a relatively relaxing day. You will take a 6-7 hour drive from Muktinath to Tatopani, a village famous for its natural hot springs. Relax and unwind in the soothing waters of the hot springs, which will help ease any muscle soreness from the trek.

Today, you’ll begin the trek from Tatopani to Ghorepani, a beautiful village nestled in the foothills of the Annapurna Range. The trek involves an ascent through dense forests, with views of the surrounding peaks becoming clearer as you get higher. The journey takes 7-8 hours, and upon arrival in Ghorepani, you’ll rest and prepare for an early morning hike the following day.

An early start today to hike up to Poon Hill for a magnificent sunrise view over the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges. The panoramic view from Poon Hill is one of the best in Nepal. After enjoying the sunrise, trek down to Tadapani, passing through rhododendron forests and beautiful terraced fields. The trek today takes about 5-6 hours.

The trek from Tadapani to Upper Sinuwa takes you through dense forests, quaint villages, and up rugged terrain. This day’s journey offers fantastic views of Machapuchare (Fish Tail Mountain) and other surrounding peaks. After a long day of trekking (7-8 hours), you’ll reach Upper Sinuwa to rest for the night.

The trek from Upper Sinuwa to Deurali is an exciting one, with clear views of the surrounding mountains. As you ascend through forests and pastures, the terrain becomes steeper. After 6-7 hours of trekking, you’ll reach Deurali, which is a small settlement with spectacular mountain views.

Today, the trek takes you to Annapurna Base Camp (ABC). As you ascend, you’ll be surrounded by towering peaks, including Annapurna I, Annapurna South, and Machapuchare. The final push to ABC takes around 5-6 hours, and upon arrival, you’ll be rewarded with breathtaking panoramic views of the Annapurna Range.

After spending time at ABC, descend to Sinuwa. The trek down offers different perspectives of the surrounding mountains, and the terrain becomes gentler. This descent takes around 7-8 hours, and you'll stay overnight at Sinuwa.

The final day of the trek involves descending from Sinuwa to Matque, a small village where you’ll take a drive back to Pokhara. The drive takes around 7-8 hours, and once you arrive in Pokhara, you’ll have time to relax and reflect on your incredible journey.