The Ascent
Annapurna Circuit Trek via Tilicho Lake
- Days
- 16
- Highest
- 4,949m
- Total climb
- 4,029m
- Grade
- 3/5
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Day 1
Arrival in Kathmandu
1,300m same altitude
Day 2
Drive from Kathmandu to Chamje
1,410m ▲ 110m
Day 3
Trek from Chamje to Dharapani
1,960m ▲ 550m
Day 4
Trek from Dharapani to Chame
2,710m ▲ 750m
Day 5
Trek from Chame to Pisang
3,300m ▲ 590m
Day 6
Trek from Pisang to Manang
3,500m ▲ 200m
Day 7
Trek from Manang to Khangsar
3,745m ▲ 245m
Day 8
Trek from Khangsar to Tilicho Base Camp
4,140m ▲ 395m
Day 9
Trek to Visit Tilicho Lake then trek back to base camp
4,949m ▲ 809m Highest point
Day 10
Trek from Tilicho Base Camp to Yak Kharka : 4 and half hours
4,040m ▼ 909m
Day 11
Trek from Yak kharka to Thorang Phedi
4,420m ▲ 380m
Day 12
Trek from Thorong Phedi to Muktinath via Thorong La pass
3,800m ▼ 620m
Day 15
Muktinath to Jomsom via Lupra village
2,900m ▼ 900m
Day 16
Fly from Jomsom to Pokhara
2,900m same altitude
Day 17
Drive Pokhara-Kathmandu, 7-8 hours
2,900m same altitude
Day 18
Departure from Nepal
2,900m same altitude
That is the whole climb.
16 days, 4,029 metres of ascent, topping out at 4,949 m on day 9.
Altitudes are read from this trip's own itinerary — 13 of 16 days state one, and a day that does not is shown at the altitude of the day before, which is what an acclimatisation day is.