Annapurna circuit with Tilicho lake trek

Annapurna circuit with Tilicho lake trek is one of the most stunning hike routes that circles the whole Annapurna range by clockwise. Thousands of the hikers around the world come to hike the Annapurna circuit every year. Most of the time it has been chosen as the best hiking route by different guide books. The incredible Annapurna circuit hike used to be 21 days in the past but with the facility of the transportations, you can also shorten the time durations of the Annapurna circuit hiking. Annapurna Circuit and Tilicho lake trek are very famous for the gigantic mountain view, diversified and colourful landscapes, the friendly local people of the area and the Thorong la pass 5416 Meters are the major things that the hikers can explore on their Annapurna circuit hike.

What to see on Annapurna circuit with Tilicho lake trek

Annapurna circuit with Tilicho lake trek offers the incredible view of the Annapurna, Manaslu and Dhaulagiri Range mountains while doing the Annapurna circuit trek with Tilicho lake. The hike offers a stunning view of Mt. Dhaulagiri (8167m), Mt. Annapurna I (8091m) Mt. Manaslu (8,163m) which are above 8000 Meters peaks. With that Mt. Annapurna II (7,937m), Mt. Annapurna III (7,555m), Mt. Annapurna south (7,219m), Mt. Annapurna IV (7,525m), Mt. Nilgiri (7,041m), Mt. Machhapuchhare (6,998m), Mt. Hiunchuli (6,441m), Mt. Lamjung Himal (6,986m), Tukuche peak (6,920m), Tilicho peak (7,134m), Chulu east peak, Chulu west peak, yak kawang peak are other mountains too. Hikers can also see the colourful landscapes of the Mustang and Manag. Apart from that, the deepest gorge Kali Gandaki, The Marshyangdi river valley, apple farms, Muktinath temple and Thorong la pass are major things you can see.

Thorong la pass of Annapurna circuit with Tilicho lake trek

Thorong la pass is the main attraction and goal of the Annapurna circuit trek and Tilicho lake. The Thorong la pass 5416 Meters is the ultimate goal of every hiker who hikes to Annapurna circuit. After crossing the Thorong la pass trekkers will reach the Mustang district. If trekkers are unable to cross the Thorong la they have to return by the same way ie they can’t circle the Annapurna circuit. Trekkers need to wake up early in the morning and start walking around 4-5 Am in the morning to complete the pass. Waking up early in the morning is very best to avoid the winds and weather changes that may happen during the hike. Normally, it takes about 8-9 hours to cross the Thorong La pass.

Tilicho lake

Another attraction of the Annapurna circuit trek and Tilicho lake is Tilicho Lake. Tilicho lake is the highest elevated lake in the world unofficially. The lake is at the altitude of 4949 M (16,138 Ft) in the base of the Tilicho peak 7,134 M (23,406 ft). Hike to Tilicho lake is a great chance to see the colourful landscape, glaciers and mountains peaks. The Tilicho lake is quite hard and risky because of the trails conditions. The trails to Tilicho lake goes through the sloppy and slippery mountains trails and it has a high risk of the stone falls. The view from the lake and nearby the lake is absolutely incredible which travellers should not miss on their Annapurna circuit with Tilicho lake trek.

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When is the best time to hike Annapurna circuit with Tilicho Lake trek

Without any arguments and discussion October is undoubtedly the best month to hike the Annapurna circuit and Tilicho Lake around the years. But there are some other months which are also similar to October. In the Autumn season, October and November are the best months to hike the Annapurna circuit because it is a good time in terms of the weather and temperatures. Spring on the other hand is also considered as the second-best time of the year. March, April and May are the other months on which you can do hiking in the Annapurna circuit. Below is the Time Chart on which you can hike to Annapurna circuit trek.

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