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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.