Follow the same route of Annapurna Circuit, break away to Tilicho Lake, one of the highest altitude lakes in the world, and then return to the circuit to cross the challenging Thorung La Pass.

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<li>Guided sightseeing in Kathmandu and Pokhara</li>
<li>Ascending the Marshyangdi River valley</li>
<li>Get acquainted with the mountain people in the heart of Himalayas</li>
<li>Views of the world’s highest mountains: Dhaulagiri I (7th), Manaslu (8th) and Annapurna I (10th)</li>
<li>Tilicho Lake, the highest located lake in the world</li>
<li>Crossing the Thorong La Pass at 5,416 m</li>
<li>The pilgrimage town of Muktinath</li>
<li>Scenic flight from Jomsom to Pokhara</li>
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Tilicho Lake at 5,200 m collects the glacial melt of the entire northern slopes of <a href="https://www.acethehimalaya.com/annapurna-circuit-trek-in-18-photos/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Annapurna </a>and Thorong Peak. It is claimed to be the highest located lake in the world.

This trek starts right from Besisahar which goes along the Marshyangdi River, with great views of Manaslu and Himal Chuli to the east. This magnificent trek leads you to the fine villages inhabited by a wide diversity of people from different ethnic groups, offering spectacular and majestic views of the Himalayas. We have customized this route as it is basically the same as Annapurna Circuit. From Manang instead of taking the valley north to Tanki Manang and Yak Kharka, this route goes to the main valley to the west and passes through the Khangshar Village and reaches Tilicho Lake. Then we travel to Yak Kharka and cross Thorong La Pass at the elevation of 5,416 m. After the pass, we head down to Muktinath and then to Jomsom from where a 30-minute scenic flight takes us to the Pokhara.

From Tilicho Lake we also have the option of crossing the challenging Moesokanta La Pass to Jomsom instead of traveling to the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thorong_La" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Thorong La Pass </a>but additional equipment including tents are required.

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<h4 class="section__heading">Itinerary</h4>
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<li><strong>Day 01</strong> Arrive in Kathmandu (1,400 m). Overnight at a Hotel.</li>
<li><strong>Day 02</strong> Guided Sightseeing in the Kathmandu Valley. Overnight at a Hotel.</li>
<li><strong>Day 03</strong> Drive to Besisahar (830 m) in a Public Bus and Take a Jeep to Syange (1,100 m) – 8 hours. Overnight at a Guesthouse.</li>
<li><strong>Day 04</strong> Trek to Tal (1,700 m) – 5 hours. Overnight at a Guesthouse.</li>
<li><strong>Day 05</strong> Trek to Danaque (1,860 m) – 5 hours. Overnight at a Guesthouse.</li>
<li><strong>Day 06</strong> Trek to Chame (2,670 m) – 4 hours. Overnight at a Guesthouse.</li>
<li><strong>Day 07</strong> Trek to Upper Pisang (3,300 m) – 6 hours. Overnight at a Guesthouse.</li>
<li><strong>Day 08</strong> Trek to Ngawal (3,660 m) – 5 hours. Overnight at a Guesthouse.</li>
<li><strong>Day 09</strong> Trek to Manang (3,500 m) via Bhraka (3,360 m) – 5 hours. Overnight at a Guesthouse.</li>
<li><strong>Day 10</strong> Acclimatization Day at Manang Village. Overnight at a Guesthouse.</li>
<li><strong>Day 11</strong> Trek to Khangsar Village (3,700 m) – 4 hours. Overnight at a Guesthouse.</li>
<li><strong>Day 12</strong> Trekking to Tilicho Base Camp (4,200 m) – 5 hours. Overnight at a Guesthouse.</li>
<li><strong>Day 13</strong> Trek to Tilicho Lake (5,200 m) and Return to Tilicho Base Camp (4,200 m) – 6 hours. Overnight at a Guesthouse.</li>
<li><strong>Day 14</strong> Trek to Yak Kharka (4,000 m) – 5 hours. Overnight at a Guesthouse.</li>
<li><strong>Day 15</strong> Trek to Thorong Phedi (4,450 m) – 5 hours. Overnight at a Guesthouse.</li>
<li><strong>Day 16</strong> Trek to Muktinath (3,800 m) via Thorung La Pass (5,416 m) – 8 hours. Overnight at a Guesthouse.</li>
<li><strong>Day 17</strong> Trek to Jomsom (2,720 m) – 5 hours. Overnight at a Guesthouse.</li>
<li><strong>Day 18</strong> Morning Flight to Pokhara. Overnight at a Hotel.</li>
<li><strong>Day 19</strong> Guided Sightseeing in Pokhara. Overnight at a Hotel.</li>
<li><strong>Day 20</strong> Drive Back to Kathmandu (1,400 m) in a Tourist Bus – 7 hours. Overnight at a Hotel.</li>
<li><strong>Day 21</strong> Transfer to the International Airport for Your Final Departure.</li>
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The following gives you a general idea of the trekking equipment and clothing needed for this trek.

This is a porter-supported trek. Two clients share one porter. We will supply you a trek duffel bag where you keep your heavy items and this bag is carried by the porter. You will need to bring your own daypack to be carried by you. In the daypack, you can put money, important documents, water bottle/bladder, camera, toiletries, sunscreen, notebook, etc.

The weight limit for Jomsom-Pokhara flights is 15 kg or 33 pounds. This is combining both the duffel bag and the daypack. If you exceed this limit, you will have to pay an additional fee. When this happens, sometimes the airline sends your bag in later flights and this can be very problematic for many reasons. So, we recommend you to pack as carefully as you can and not exceed the weight limit. You can leave your non-trekking stuff at the locker facility in the Kathmandu hotel.
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<li>4-season sleeping bag (We can provide one if you need it but has to be returned after the trek.)</li>
<li>Duffel bag (We will provide one complimentary Ace the Himalaya duffel bag which is yours to keep.)</li>
<li>Daypack</li>
<li>Down jacket (We can provide it if you need one but has to be returned after the trek.)</li>
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<h4 class="section__heading">Upper Body – Head / Ears / Eyes</h4>
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<li>Sun hat (We will provide you a complimentary Ace the Himalaya hat.)</li>
<li>Wool or synthetic hat that cover the ears</li>
<li>Lightweight balaclava</li>
<li>Glacier glasses with 100% UV protection</li>
<li>Headlamp</li>
<li>Neck warmer</li>
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<li>Thin wool or synthethic liner gloves</li>
<li>Heavier fleece or wool warm gloves</li>
<li>Shell gloves or mitts</li>
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<h4 class="section__heading">Core Body</h4>
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<li>T-shirts</li>
<li>Lightweight expedition thermal tops</li>
<li>Fleece jacket or pullover</li>
<li>Water/windproof shell jacket (Preferably breathable fabric)</li>
<li>Synthetic sports bras (For women)</li>
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<h4 class="section__heading">Lower Body – Legs</h4>
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<li>Lightweight expedition thermal bottoms</li>
<li>Nylon hiking shorts</li>
<li>Soft shell and hard shell trekking pants</li>
<li>Water/windproof trousers</li>
<li>Casual pants</li>
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<li>Liner socks</li>
<li>Heavyweight socks</li>
<li>Waterproof hiking/trekking boots</li>
<li>Light shoes/sneakers/sandals</li>
<li>Crampons</li>
<li>Gaiters (For monsoon and winter)</li>
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<h4 class="section__heading">Medicines and First Aid Kits</h4>
(Please note our guide will carry the first-aid kit bag during the trek. However we still recommend you to bring your personalized first-aid kit as well.)
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<li>Extra Strength Excedrin for altitude related headaches</li>
<li>Ibuprofen for general aches and pains</li>
<li>Immodium or Pepto Bismol capsules for upset stomach or diarrhea</li>
<li>Diamox (commonly prescribed as Acetazolamide) 125 or 250mg tablets for altitude sickness</li>
<li>Anti-infection ointments</li>
<li>Band-aids</li>
<li>Lip balm (At least SPF 20)</li>
<li>Sunscreen (SPF 40)</li>
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<h4 class="section__heading">Miscellaneous, but Important!</h4>
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<li>Passport and extra passport photos (3 copies)</li>
<li>Airline ticket (Please make a copy and leave one at our office in Kathmandu just in case if you need to change the date of your flight.)</li>
<li>Durable wallet/pouch for travel documents, money & passport</li>
<li>Water bottle/bladder</li>
<li>Water purification Iodine tablets</li>
<li>Toiletry kit (Be sure to include toilet paper stored in a plastic bag, hand wipes, and liquid hand sanitizer, towel, soap, etc.)</li>
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<h4 class="section__heading">Optional</h4>
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<li>Adjustable trekking poles</li>
<li>Favorite snack foods (No more than 2 pounds)</li>
<li>Paperback books, cards, mp3 player</li>
<li>Binoculars</li>
<li>Cameras (Memory cards, chargers and also batteries)</li>
<li>Pee bottle for men and pee funnel for woman</li>
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This list is only a guide. While you are required to bring everything on this list, there are numerous options, brands, and versions of each piece of equipment. Use your experience and the listed features to find the best gear for you. Some of the above equipment can be easily found in stores in Kathmandu for cheaper prices.
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<strong>Note: Tight fitting, figure-hugging clothing such as those made with Lycra can often be offensive to locals, especially to women. If you find these items comfortable as a base layer, please pack something to wear on top of them.</strong>

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